Thaumic Gradient Syndrome
Thaumic Gradient Syndrome(TGS) is an acquired thaumic imbalance caused by overexposure to, or improper decompression from, a specific baseline of ambient or font magic, referred to as Saturate or Desaturate depending on which direction on the gradient.
TGS is often separated into Saturate and Desaturate subcategories
Causes
Magical Saturation or Desaturation over a condensed span of time, usually after coming into contact with an area with a much higher, or much lower ambient thaumic background than an individual is acclimated to.
Desaturate TGS can be caused by rapid expenditure, or draining, of one's personal thaumic reserves beyond a certain point
Symptoms
Saturate: Euphoria, jitters, restlessness, buzzing sensation in extremities and teeth, mania, acutely heightened physical sensation, Nausea, vertigo
Desaturate: Lethargy, emotional withdrawal, loss of appetite, Nausea, vertigo
Treatment
Saturate: steady ramp down of thaumic exposure, preferably in an environment of lower ambient thaumic background, or extended controlled exposure to thaum sinking materials. Ramp down can take days, or months, depending on express severity.
Desaturate: steady ramp up of thaumic exposure, preferably in an environment of higher ambient thaumic background, or extended controlled exposure to thaumic fonts or foci
Prevention
Much like treatment, Thaumic Gradient Syndrome can be prevented largely through steady ramp up, or ramp down exposure to the new thaumic baseline.
Type
Magical
Origin
Magical
Cycle
Short-term
Rarity
Common
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