Post by Varos Talantos on Nov 18, 2015 23:02:47 GMT -5
Bernhard Reiniger God of Sickness Bernhard's domain is sickness, disease, and health in general. He can often be found in areas that are besieged by particularly interesting illnesses, or which contain interesting samples of a species or race. Those who he finds to be useful or outstandingly interesting may receive his boon in the form of a blood offering, an act which infuses the receiver with some of Bernhard's power. The effects of this are almost always positive, though unforeseen consequences and side effects may result. Hero/Heroine of Bernhard Reiniger Those who please Bernhard significantly might become a Hero/Heroine of Bernhard Reiniger; that is, they will be granted blessings that vary by tier. Each tier of this nature is progressively more beneficial than the last, and past blessings are retained. Healthy - The first tier of official favor has been gained from Bernhard Reiniger. Those blessed with this small offering may find themselves in possession of a bolstered immune system, their body now being able to fight off all but the most severe of afflictions. Few side effects are liable to manifest themselves at this stage, and even fewer that are external or particularly detectable. Wholesome - The second tier of official favor has been gained from Bernhard. This next offering offers a dramatically increased rate of healing, though any side effects induced by the previous tier will be enhanced as well. In addition, new and more dramatic effects may begin to take place. Immunity - The third tier of official favor has been gained from the old doctor. As the name implies, this blessing grants immunity from sicknesses and diseases, though poisons and venom will still be dangerous. If the side effects weren't noticeable before, they certainly will be after this injection of power. Theriac - The fourth tier of official favor has been gained from Bernhard. Those who have shown themselves to be worthy of this blood offering will be imbued with a small fragment of Bernhard's own vast understanding of cures and vaccines, and are able to slowly cure those afflicted by sickness. This comes at a severe cost, however, as the body of the blessed reacts and mutates to a great degree. Accursed of Bernhard Reiniger Those who anger Bernhard significantly might become Accursed; that is, they will be inflicted with curses that vary by tier. Each tier of the Accursed is progressively more dangerous than the last. Sickly - The first tier of the Accursed has been cast by Bernhard. Those afflicted by this tainted injection will find themselves to be much more receptive to sickness and disease, the slightest exposure being enough to infect them in most cases. As with the blessing of the same tier, side effects will be few and subtle. Afflicted- The second tier of the Accursed has been cast by the doctor. What was once a severely weakened immune system has turned into a nearly nonexistent one. The accursed will be locked in a constant state of illness, their body ravaged by disease and bacteria. In addition, new and more dramatic side effects may begin to manifest. Infected - The third tier of the Accursed has been cast by Reiniger. This injection contains the start of a massive and incurable infection, cursing the receiver to live through the pains of both it and the mutations that will begin changing them. Carrier - The fourth tier of the Accursed has been cast by Bernhard. The unfortunates afflicted by this curse are now walking distributors of bacteria, of viruses, of ailments and plagues of all sorts. They are not allowed to succumb to their sickness, being made to watch as everyone and everything around them is infected by the accursed's miasma. Dramatic mutations and body alterations will take place with this injection, marking the Carriers as cursed men and women. Hysteria As a demigod, a Hysteria is not yet granted. |