Possession Damage

Possession damage occurs when one has been possessed through the magic of a Wraith. In order to control a sentient being, considerable damage must be done to the mortal's mind. This is because to insert the will of something from outside body of the mortal, "space" is required and the well-being of target is of no concern. With magic crossing over dimensions to enter the target, their perception and connection to reality is irrevocably contorted in a way not meant to be experienced by a mortal. This is the source of the mental trauma.

Prevention

Only with an absurd willpower, some matter of experience with extra-reality/dimensional rifts, or divine blessing can one hope to resist or lessen the effects of possession.

Cultural Reception

Those who are possessed are usually in opposition to the very world and are enemies to all life. It is somewhat unprecedented to encounter someone who escaped the control of possession and is now living with the after-effects. They would come off as insane or mentally unhinged, which they very well are.

Type

Mental

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Rare