Illness

Illness is prevalent in Zenith. There are multiple types of sicknesses that someone can get. There are a few that those who choose to be Plague Victims could choose for their Origin mechanics, as well as a few role-play-based ones. This list will have fictional illnesses. You may also catch any real life illnesses as well (such as cold/flu).

### Void Sickness

Void Sickness is caught by a non-End citizen coming in contact with The End, or digging down to Bedrock. Void Sickness generally starts in a small portion, with the most common starting site being the hands or arms. Void Sickness, if left untreated, slowly spread through the entire body. It can also be gained from using Dark Magic, where it slowly spreads from the fingertips.

It is most commonly found in Necromancers. It doesn't always end in death - and sometimes can be transformed into a spirit such as a Banshee. Rarely, they may be transformed into a Enderian. Although, only human races can be transformed this way.

Void Sickness is described by dark, void-like patches growing across the skin, with a deep ache in the limb(s) that are affected. As it slowly consumes, victims may start coughing up void essence (black, inky liquid), or have it leak from their nose or eyes. Blood may be slowly turned into this substance as well.

It appears as varieties shades of purples, and blacks. Similar to the color scheme of Endermen.

### Lycanthropy

Lycanthropy can randomly pop up in those who parents were born werewolves in their lifespan. Generally, the disease starts when a traumatic event happens, or often when they first discover they can use magic. It has the following symptoms:

* Craving of Raw Meat
* Sudden Obsession with the Moon
* Sudden growth of hair and claws
* Slowly enhancing senses
* Glowing eyes

Those afflicted will turn on the next full moon regardless of when they were turned. They may also gain these symptoms from the blood of fully transformed werewolves (leaking into wounds, drinking it). Certain races are Immune to Lycanthropy (ie. Merling/Sirens, Arachnid, Daemons, Banshee, Copper Golem, Gorgon, Dullahan).

### Vampirism

Vampirism is gained when a Vampire draws another person close to death after drinking from them, and then having their victim drink their blood. The process of turning into a Vampire is very painful, and takes several hours in some cases. Victims generally start to feel the transformation taking place right after they physically die. They will feel a slow burning sensation, before it ramps up and settles in your chest.

They will be undead after they transformation starts, and victims are in a hazy state. They will have nightmarish visions while they are transforming.

Newly turned Vampires have many names (ie. Spawn, Newborns). They have a great craving for mortal blood. While they can ingest food items (fruit/vegetables), they can get physically sick from it if they eat too much. Vampires may also drink animal blood or eat uncooked animal flesh (or human, if they like).

They have an aversion to the Sun. They will not immediately die from it, but they will start to slowly burn if not covered. Races from The Nether are naturally Immune to Vampirism. Phoenix, Copper Golem, Banshee, Dallahan, and Phantoms are immune.

#### The Porcelain Plague

The Porcelain Plague is the plague that first created vampires. It swept wildly through mortal cities and many cities were under siege within hours. The symptoms included:

* Pale skin but the face is specifically flushed
* Fragile bodies
	+ Even strong wind can leave bruises
* Weakened immune system
	+ Those with the sickness usually contracted other sicknesses as well

The only known cure was a mixture of werewolf (specifically feral) venom and werewolf blood. Although incorrect mixtures could turn the victim into a werewolf. After drinking it, victims are permanently immune to becoming a vampire (IF they were already turning it). Vampires who drink it has their insides burn.

Monster hunters generally use this concoction to become temporarily immune to vampirism. It also enhances the body's immune system during this time, and also keeps void sickness away as well. It takes a year to completely wash out of the body, and at the half-way point it's only half effective.

However, now days, vampires are generally turned the normal turning method listed directly under Vampirism. The Porcelain Plague is rarely around anymore unless an outbreak occurs directly from the archdemon.

#### Vampire Terms

Here are the terms that are used when concerning vampires

* Blood-Father/Mother/Parent
	+ Term for the vampire who turned someone
* Turned-Child
	+ Term for the turned vampire
* Sires
	+ Vampires who specifically are turned by the Porcelain Plague