Sleeping Plague (Jade's Curse)
One of the few times a curse turned into a disease, the 'Sleeping Plague' first affected the young princess of Earthein and spread until nearly every person in all three kingdoms were effected.
Transmission & Vectors
If someone breathes the same air the ill person is in, they can contract the illness, falling prey to it. That and touching them without proper washing afterward.
Symptoms
With Jade, the host of the illness, she experiences incredible weakness and dizziness and went to bed. Once asleep, she entered a dark, dreamless realm, faintly aware of what is happening around her. No matter how much someone shook her or made noise or tried anything, they could not wake her. If someone breathes the same air she is long enough, they can contract the illness as well, falling prey to the same illness
Treatment
A mix of specific herbs and plants, crushed and boiling water poured over, allowing it to steep for five minutes is the process of being made. The liquid is given to the ill via drinking and needs to be administered three times, two hours apart of each other.
Prevention
To prevent contracting it, people have to wear thick cloth over their nose and mouth and avoid touching the person unless able to properly wash their hands afterward.
Type
Parasitic
Origin
Magical
Cycle
Chronic, Acquired
Rarity
Unique
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