Fae Metamorphosis

While travelling to the Fae Realm presents a number of risks through the various Fae one may encounter, even just staying there too long can carry its own risks. While it's known that the magic that permeates all of the Fae Realm is known for chaoticly altering and rearranging the landscape and geography on a whim, the transformative effects of this wild magic can also affect those not native to the Fae Realm, gradually mutating them into beings better suited to such a chaotic environment.

Transmission & Vectors

Fae Metamorphosis only occours within the Fae Realm.

Causes

Fae Metamorphosis is caused by exposure to the chaotic magics that permeate the Fae Realm.

Symptoms

The first symptoms of Fae Metamorphosis include the mind of the affected individual becoming more Fae-like, commonly manifesting as heightened emotional responses, difficulty with comprehending the passage of time, and a greater sense of impulsiveness, all of which become more pronounced over time. If one stays in the Fae Realm long enough, they will begin to physically change, with the exact nature and extent of these changes varying between individuals.

Prevention

The best way to avoid being subjected to Fae Metamorphosis is to simply not enter the Fae Realm. Beyond this, one can protect themselves against the transformative effects of this condition through warding magic.

Cultural Reception

Tales of Fae Metamorphosis and those afflicted by it feature in folktales throughout Taeva, particularly among those who live near the Elderwood (a place known for its particularly strong connection to the Fae Realm), and serve as cautionary tales on the dangers of wandering into the Fae Realm.

Type

Magical

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Rare