Fuleni's Curse

A terrible fate brought down on its victims

Causes

Fuleni's Curse is brought on by unpredictable factors and a general case of bad luck, there seems to be no correlation as to how documented cases of the disease find its targets. It was once a wide-spread belief when the disease had first surfaced, that those who betrayed some kind of divine trust, was fated to suffer. The first sign of the 'Curse' is that those affected rapidly age physically, making them look older than they really are, while still maintaining the mental and social immaturity that they had originally.

Symptoms

As stated above, the first 'sign' of the disease is that of rapid growth, this is of the general physical level, but height and agility are stunted to their current age forever. This disease also reverse conditions of the senses, perfect hearing and seeing people are now completely blind and deaf, well-bodied individuals are weak and fragile, geniuses can now barely comprehend what is happening around them.

Treatment

There are several different methods of subduing the symptoms for a period of time, and often these methods have to be repeated regularly which will take a different kind of health toll on those who do so. There are cultural rituals that can also take place depending on the victim's age, ethnicity, stage of the disease, symptoms shown, and general health levels.

Prevention

There is no 100% certified way to prevent Fuleni's Curse, but many people spend hundreds on amulets and pocket runes that have been enchanted with safeguards as a means of protecting individuals from the potentials of getting the disease.

Cultural Reception

There is a great overall sense of sorrow and pity for the victims of Fuleni's Curse, but it is also common for society to cut ties with those affected by it in an attempt to shield themselves from it.

Type

Prion

Origin

Engineered

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Extremely Rare

Fuleni

Fuleni was a gifted neurologist and micro-scientist who's true goal in life was to find sure-fire cures to neurodegenerative and psychosocial diseases and conditions.