Erysipelas (3.5e Disease)
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| Name: | Erysipelas (Ex) |
|---|---|
| Infection DC: | 18 (Contact, Inhalation) |
| Incubation: | 1-6 days |
| Damage: | Nauseated, possible ability damage (2d4 Con), death within 2 weeks |
Also known as Red Plague, this disease causes fever, shaking, chills, vomiting, and general illness. A red rash may appear, rising from the skin as warm to the touch and hard and painful. Blisters may form on the rash, and skin necrosis may occur once the infection sets in. Red Plague causes death from septicaemia (infection).
If the PC fails the check by more than 5 points, s/he suffers the ability damage mentioned above (2d4 Con).
If the PC fails the check by more than 10 points, s/he is considered dead.
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