text; Sleeping Curse

[afflatusexarch]

Type: Text
Sender ID: afflatusexarch ( G'raha Tia )
To: General
Subject: Assistance
Warnings: Nothing, honestly

I apologize in advance, for I truly wish that I could present you all with a more cheerful message. In truth, I am asking for assistance and any knowledge in relation to the malady that has stricken several individuals in the last couple of weeks. Some are finding it difficult to desire to get an appropriate level of rest, for fear of a nightmare that might ultimately result in the loss of life.

[ Okay so he's not really sleeping that much either, but that's a normal life choice for him. And only about two people at this point actually know that G'raha is afflicted as well. ]

There are means to temporarily alleviate symptoms, but thus far a cure does not seem to be within sight. As the nature of this does not seem to be physical, it must be magical in nature.

I was hoping to acquire aid in researching the matter. Curses, hexes, other illnesses that are thought to be magical in nature. Given how many are sharing in the same nightmare, I wonder if we might start there.

Comments

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[afflatusexarch]

Admittedly, my definition of such things might be colored by how magic operated on my star. Though, truthfully, this seems to have an intelligence behind it.

You are correct in your assumptions. Initially, there is a dark marking upon one's hand. One might find some discomfort or pain there after some time, but it does not appear to be an injury for it does not heal. The nightmare itself takes the dreamer to the darkest, deepest parts of the ocean.

So vivid is the nightmare that one might find themselves out of breath as though they were the one drowning.

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[torinoko]

It's always the exact same dream? And for everyone who experiences it?

[THere's a pause for a minute while she thinks.]

Let me revise my previous statement. It could well be a curse, but by an active participant, not lingering malice.

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[afflatusexarch]

Even if the dream begins differently, what transpires is the same. Encroaching waters and being submerged, plunged into the depths.

This shared trait is why I thought it no mere physical issue to be healed. There should be a source, one would think.

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[torinoko]

I can think of a few kinds of beings that can cause that effect actively, but it's hard for me to determine without direct contact.

It can't kill me but this may still be problematic.

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[afflatusexarch]

Would you be able to tell if you came into contact with the mark?

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[torinoko]

Highly plausible. With my powers sealed, I'm unable to provide a true guarantee.