"That's Spiralvine Disease. It's caused by a parasitic plant and makes the patient's entire body twist into vine-like spirals," Xi said, pointing at the twisted body. "Patients with this disease develop certain plant-like traits. They can even photosynthesize, which extends their lifespan."
"And that one is Iron Blue Algae, a parasitic alga that converts its host's skin into a respiratory surface, much like certain amphibians. It allows them to absorb oxygen even underwater. This alga is incredibly resilient and can even parasitize the skin of land creatures, granting them the ability to breathe underwater..."
"Flashing Scale Disease, caused by an infection from the Flashing Scale Fungus. The body grows scales that glitter like diamonds. Those scales are incredibly hard; ordinary weapons can't shatter them. Some races even intentionally cultivate the fungus on their bodies to contract the disease, because it makes them stronger."
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