Rot
Rot is a disease that can be contracted by spending any amaount of time in the Feral Wyld. When the Wyld turned feral many had tried to stay and make it habitable but died shortly after from the rot. The rot is similar to serious cases of tree rot. it will cause a persons flesh to dry out and harden until it begins to crumble away. The rot can start anywhere and never truley goes away. One could slow it down by cutting off a limb but it will eventually return and will continue to grow until it finds a vital organ or attacks the throat. There is no known cure for the rot but it can be slowed with certain herbs and magic.
Transmission & Vectors
It is spread through proximity. Similar to radiation.
Causes
The cause of Rot was a curse that destroyed the Wyld forest.
Symptoms
infected skin turns grey and dries out no matter what. Skin will begin to crumble off. internally it will make infected bones brital and organs will be affected similarly to skin.
Treatment
There is no known cure, but lesser restoration can sate the effects for a time. Some have found that a mixture of lavender angelica and honey applied to the infected areas can sooth the pain and slow the effects slightly.
Prognosis
In the long term the condition is fatal. Some do not know they have it until it is to late as it had attacked their organs right away. for some it attacks their flesh and limbs first giving them some time. It will eat away at what ever area is infected causing it to dry up and flake away.
Affected Groups
There is no set group. the rot will effect any living creature.
Hosts & Carriers
The Feral as a whole carries the disease. Though some speculate that it may be the heavy fog that covers the forest.
Prevention
The best way to protect yourself from the rot is to never enter the Feral Wyld.
Epidemiology
Rot is not contagious. you can only get it from walking in the Feral Wyld.
History
The first recorded case would have been year 1 Post abandonment. Those who stayed in the cursed forest would have become sick rather quickly.
Cultural Reception
People fear those who are infected and shun them. People don't understand what would posses someone to travel into the Feral Wyld and contract the rot.
Type
Fungal
Origin
Magical
Cycle
Chronic, Acquired
Rarity
Rare
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