Condition: Cursed (The Crimson Bloom)
Stage: Active – Unstable
Description:
A forbidden curse woven into blood and soul. The Crimson Bloom feeds upon unfulfilled desire, igniting the vessel with fevered hunger. The afflicted is driven towards yearning, delirium and carnal release. Should the vessel maintain purity past the appointed threshold, the bloom will wither and collapse the body from within, resulting in death.
Effects:
Fever of Desire: Body temperature rises uncontrollably, leading to weakness, delirium, and uncontrollable impulses.
Crimson Thorns: Resisting relief worsens the condition, accelerating decay of life force.
Bloom of Desire: Only through the surrender of purity may the curse be broken.
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Damon didn't even know what to say. No wonder Abellona had been so touchy with him—she couldn't help it. She was already suffering from the first stage of the curse.
'Why the hell would Ashcroft use this particular curse?'
