Rot Sickness

Trigger Warning: Illness/mention of decay 
 
Rot Sickness or Rot Illness is the disease that afflicts humans and supernaturals when they are exposed to Lost Cove's polluted waters (often referred to as "Black Water" for its pitch black appearance and smell of decay). 
This illness may or may not be terminal, depending on the length of exposure and the individual's physical strength. Generally it's just an annoyance, but it extreme cases can make life very difficult. But usually, the following symptoms occur: 
* Coughing up black sludge that smells/tastes like rot. 
* Fatigue/fever during flare ups.
* Cold sweats 
* Body aches
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