The Void's Curse

Transmission & Vectors

One will infect himself with The Void's Curse the moment they cast there first Spell, as The Void's Curse is a byproduct of the active use of Void Energy

Causes

The First Sign of The Void's Curse can be noticed when one reaches the advanced Ranks of Spell Craft (Spell Craft Level 10), or if one has extended contact with Points of Power or similar Sources of Void Energy (i.e. Electrum or Thaumium).

Symptoms

It begins by changing one's perspective of the surroundings, in accordance with one's chosen School of Magic. Some common Exampels:

• Clerics
  • One Develops the Ability to see Purity aligned Lifeforms (commonly called Angels) and gains a certain apathy towards not Purity aligned Individuals
• Summoner
  • One Gains a fascination of the Buildingblocks of Life and Materials in general, as well as a drive toward Corruption based sources of Life.
• Druid
  • Druids develop a strong respect for life and a drive to protect plant and animal Life, they also develop a certain piety toward there God.
• Thaumaturge
  • The Thaumaturges become fascinated with the Idea to control reality it's self and are inclined to use rather Corrupt sources of Power.
• Elementalist
  • one who follows the path of the Elementalist will identify with there chosen Element and will wish to protect it against any Corrupt influences.
• Necromancer
  • a Necromancer will develop a fascination with death and control over it, as well as the ability to see Corruption based Lifeforms (commonly called Demons).

Treatment

There is no real treatment for The Void's Curse, but it's effects can be dampened up to the Severe Stage by spending extended periods of time in Void energy Deprived Places such as The Hotsprings of Stellate.

Prognosis

The Void's Curse with slowly but surly Transform one's body into one's Magical Image of themself and one's Magical School. This Process is divided into four Parts:

1. Initial Stage

   • Light Development of Symptoms and transformation of one to five Skin patches in relevant Material (one to five months)
     • Prerequisites: Advanced Ranks of Spell Craft(Level 10)

2. Intermediate Stage

   • Full Symptom Development and Full Transformation of one to two appendages into relevant Material (one to two years)
     • Prerequisites: Expert Ranks of Spell Craft(Level 20) and extended contact with Void energy infused material (nine months to two years)

3. Severe Stage

   • Transformation of all appendages and most skin into relevant Material as well as adaptation of regular senses to adapt to relevant material
     • Prerequisites: Master Ranks of Spell Craft(Level 40) and extended contact with a Void energy source (one to five years)

4. End Stage

   • Total transformation into relevant Material and Mind adaptation to suit relevant Material
     • Prerequisites: Grand Master Ranks of Spell Craft(Level 100) and infusion with a source of Void Energy (two to 12 Days)

Sequela

After the Intermediate Stage one can feel there spells in the void as parts of oneself and one is more vulnerable to attacks for the other side.

Prevention

One can Prevent the Void's Curse, by simply never casting any spells.

History

The Void's Curse was discovered by the close friends of Augustus von Godo as he delved deep into the secrets of Magic in the years during the Terran Civil War.

Cultural Reception

The Void's Curse is seen by other Mages as a sign of Power and admiration in contrast the general population views The Void's Curse as  being part of the upper echelon of society and fear.

Type

Magical

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon