Tarnishing

I've seen what Tarnishing does to a person, it isn't pretty. They don't last very long, and most societies will just put them down as an act of mercy.

— Angela Esther Lloyd -Ascendant Ahresi

Causes

Every being with a mana pool has a capacity of how much mana waste they can absorb, once the amount of mana waste exceeds that, mana-burn begins the tarnishing process.

Symptoms

The most common symptom found in tarnishing is the discoloration upon parts of the body, often stemming from the magic channeling focal points. Mostly in the hands, fingertips, and arms.
Alongside the discoloration comes the desaturation of colors within the mana pool, mana loses its effectiveness and the magic is a lot less focused. Most color based effects diminish until colorization is lost.

Treatment

For early signs of mana-burn, usage of Foils as a waste conduit is highly recommended to purge the waste from the afflicted.
This can still be applied until Tarnishing has destroyed the soul. The damage done via the tarnishing is permanent, however.

Prognosis

Once tarnishing has taken further hold of the afflicted, physical and mental deterioration occur. All internal reserves of mana are weakend and discolored until left null and void. Mana no longer regenerates, and the intense craving for it increases hundred-fold. Leaving the individual a husk of their former self.
Once Tarnishing fully takes over, the soul is left in tattered remains, and the body ceases to function. At this stage, pray that Ascendant Ahresi puts the soul to rest.

Sequela

For any who do manage to contain Tarnishing or survive mana burn, the survivor gains a deep craving for foils and mana. A form of mana-withdrawal, where the afflicted will seek out sources of colored mana in order to gorge themselves. Hoping to feel some form of connection to it once more.
Depending on the severity of the Tarnished, this can range from simple longing to life-crushing addiction and dependance on a feeling that will never return.

Prevention

In order to prevent buildup of mana waste, you can cleanse it from the body by transfering waste to a Foil.
So long as they are within the on a person, e.g Pockets, in one's hand, or even in worn jewelery. The foil acts as a conduit for mana waste. Absorbing all waste until it exceeds capacity and cracks.

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Type

Magical

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Unique