Royal Advisory: The Nyxium Infection

[Unwillingly 18096]

 

 

Issued by the Ivory Crown & Will of the High Prince

11th of the Snow’s Maiden, 207 S.A

 

 

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To the Denizens of Caurost,

 

In light of revelations and swelling concern regarding the elusive metal “Nyxium” and its malevolent, corruptive properties, it is with caution to our people that the crown issues the following informative and cautionary advisory. Additionally, the crown hereby extends its willingness to to collaborate with other sovereigns or guilds in interest of thwarting the threat of Nyxium, which includes the mutual exchange of knowledge, resources, and the extradition of afflicted individuals.

 

I. “Nyxium” Defined

Nyxium is described as a crystalline metal, regarded to be of high value due to the apparent properties of strength it wields. However, it harbors a sinister nature, one designed to form a parasitic symbiosis with the user by way of elusive creatures lurking within the fibres of the metal. These parasites are said to form an infestive corruption of both the mind and body, wherein they are occupied to enact the will of these beings as their eyes, ears, and blades. For further information, the crown cites previous order reports issued by the Order of the Remnant Lion below. 

 

II. Symptoms & Identification

Nyxium is recognized as a violet shade of crystalline metal, said to infect upon contact. Those infected can be recognized commonly by the following:

 

• Elevated heart beats
• Purple eyes, both the sclera and iris
• Extreme aversion to water

 

Any individual exhibiting these shared symptoms is to be deemed compromised by Nyxium.

 

III. Protocol for Containment

Citizens are advised to regard the presence of Nyxium with caution and vigilance.

 

Those found guilty of the Nyxium infection within the Princedom are to be apprehended with whatever force necessary and delivered to city authority for extradition.
 

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CITATIONS:
 

ORDER REPORT: On the Cult of Nyxium
ORDER REPORT: Nations Lost to Nyxium, Symptoms of Infection

 

Signed,

The Ivory Crown

By the Will of the High Prince

 

 

[Pallodium 3775]

John Nyxium laughs maniacally.

 

[Karina 1881]

Sorrel looked over the missive, preparing another bird. He had another to thank for spreading the message. Exhaustion ate in the edge of his eyes, for every thought was focused on the pursuit of this insanity. Paranoia had started to seep in. The deeper he had dived, the more he exposed himself; the more risk.

But what else did he have? For what was shown to him was far worse then any fate they might drag him into. Obsession came in equal parts with genius, so often, and this was but one more case.