The Claim of Hell Condition in Bailse | World Anvil
BUILD YOUR OWN WORLD Like what you see? Become the Master of your own Universe!

Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild

The Claim of Hell

Transmission & Vectors

The claim is 'transmitted' by Hell. She picks out beings that are young and powerful. And she claims them.

Causes

Hell always needs beings to keep the creatures of Hell in check. Sometimes, beings who are affected go to live in Hell and are known as the King / Queen / Prince / Princess of Hell. Some beings prefer to live normally in Bailse.

Symptoms

The being's eyes turn a piercing red that is the same colour as the fires of Hell. Creatures of Hell are usually attracted to the being. Powerful beings attract larger, more powerful and more evil creatures but with time, they gather the strength required to dispel them. Less powerful beings attract smaller creatures of Hell.

Treatment

Using sheer willpower, beings can diffuse the creatures of Hell that stalk them by controlling and animating them.   With the help of Galdur Oxygen"> they can calm the fiery red in their eyes and make their eyes a smoky grey like embers or dying ashes, or a warm gold like a glittery flame.   Nowadays, small tablets, the colour of sleepy lilac mayflowers, are used. They are infused with Galdur Oxygen"> and help the being to look more normal.

Affected Groups

Usually, young people are affected so that they grow up with the abilities and are eventually able to fulfill the purpose of the claim. The age range is around 6 - 14 years old.   Beings who are claimed are extremely powerful with their abilities and the claim strengthens them.

Cultural Reception

In the past, beings who were claimed were thought to be dangerous, foul and scary. Since the condition was relatively unheard off, it was passed of as a sign from Hell. This was when Hell was considered an evil force. Many families kicked out their children and left them to fend for themselves, many of the children were found by members of the Graiar Class, who have an assossiation with Hell.   Using Galdur Oxygen"> they were able to change their appearance and fit in with society.
Type
Magical
Origin
Magical
Rarity
Unique

Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild

Comments

Please Login in order to comment!
Oct 10, 2023 00:44 by Molly Marjorie

Very interesting. I want to know more about the implication that Hell was thought of as an evil place, but isn't necessarily.

Check out Natural Magic : a coming of age fantasy novel, because life is hard enough when you're fourteen, even without saving the world. Or listen to it in podcast form .
Oct 10, 2023 13:20 by Aether Soleil

I'm actually working on that! But thanks for the tip!