Sleeping Sickness

Description

Sleeping Sickness is passed by various flying insects - especially those who drink blood. It causes fever, headache, joint pain, swelling of glands in the back and neck, and most notably fatigue. It gradually moves to infect the brain, causing confusion and reduced coordination, as well as difficulty of keeping track of time. Later periods lead to insomnia, and victims often die due to lack of sleep. Onset is 1d2 days, and the victim takes 1d4 Wis damage while affected. Two consecutive saves of Fort DC 14, as well as a diluted dosage of arsenic, can cure the disease.

Type

Parasitic