Magebane

"Gods lad you need to pace yourself! Look at 'yer hand, gray as the grave, can 'ye even feel it now? You let too much magick through again and next time 'ye might not live to regret it." - Hullnach Gift-Giver

As mentioned briefly before, magick flowing through the body from the Arcane to cast a spell, can be potentially very dangerous to the caster. If the proper tolerance to magickal energy is not built up before attempting to cast too powerful of a spell, a wizard is at risk of developing a horrific affliction known as Magebane; Varying in severity of symptoms from minor burns, horrible lesions, immediate decay of one or more limbs, to the destruction of the caster's very soul, ending their existence outright; No afterlife, no eternal rest, just blown away by their own hubris. It is imperitive that the magicks be wielded with careful attention to one's actions while casting and the utmost precaution be taken regarding their limits, even a cramp could make the difference between hurling a ball of flame and engulfing your own body instead; There are of course the prodigies who's bodies are more able to withstand magicks than others, but even so, if one's boundaries are ignored, if one tries to fight through the pain or acquire too much power too quickly, for their greed and over-ambition, crippling injury, instant mummification, or sudden death shall be their only reward.

Causes

Over-exertion of bodily limits regarding tolerance to magickal energies flowing through the body when spellcasting.

Symptoms

• Migraines
• Nose-Bleeds
• Blisters
• Lesions
• Burning & Itching Rashes
• Necrosis
• Sudden Death

Treatment

Appropriate dosages of simple healing potions, amputations, or invasive corrective surgery depending on severity of symptoms obtained on acquisiton.

Affected Groups

Spellcasters of all varieties.

Prevention

Careful attention to how much energy a spellcaster allows through their body from the Arcane when casting their spells, so as to not surpass their bodily limits.

Type

Magical

Origin

Natural

Cycle

Short-term

Rarity

Common