The dolorous dream

A state of extreme depression and lethargy that can be brought about when one's entire plane of existence has been wiped out by a Primordial or something.

Transmission & Vectors

It is not 'contagious' in the normal sense of the word, but it is extremely dangerous.

Causes

When everything you have become is because of everything you are surrounded by, and then that all goes away, your reason for being can seem trivial. Your entire life? Utterly meaningless. Everything you have ever loved or cared about?
Gone.

Symptoms

An unmoving state of torpor.

Treatment

A goal, or purpose, in life.

Prognosis

Unknown

Sequela

An interest in art and moody music.

Affected Groups

The Travelers

Hosts & Carriers

At the moment, the Traveller Vekhetsinyrmalax-Nermil is the only one suffering from this condition.

Prevention

Unknown

History

First noted in one of the Travelers by the Singers that were caring for them.

Cultural Reception

The affected usually goes somewhere to be alone. Not to 'hide', per se, but to be utterly alone.

Type

Mental

Origin

Alien

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Unique