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Corpse Feeder 2
TransmissionsWorms undergo feeding frenzy in corpses, significantly increasing infectivity when corpses present
Despair
SymptomsAltered serotonin levels impact mood regulation, induce feelings of despair in the host and lessen self preservation instinct
Devotion
SymptomsSurges of Dopamine and Serotonin compel the host to constantly think about the worm and triggers intense rushes of pleasure
Drug Resistance 1
AbilitiesPathogen becomes resistant to class 1 and 2 drugs. Increase effectiveness in wealthy countries
Drug Resistance 2
AbilitiesPathogen develops resistance to class 3 and 4 drugs. Increase effectiveness in wealthy countries
Eggs 1
TransmissionsThe Neurax worm produces eggs that are ejected from the host brain in the thousands, increasing infectiousness
Eggs 2
TransmissionsEggs hatch when they experience an increase in warmth, likely due to nearby human activity, greatly increasing infection
Environmental Hardening
AbilitiesPathogen develops hardened coating - becoming highly weather resistant and extremely comfortable in both hot and cold climates
Frontal Mesh
SymptomsTendrils mesh with frontal lobe - the conscious thought centre - and gain ability to mentally manipulate host
Genetic Hardening 1
AbilitiesPathogen becomes harder to analyse in the lab. Decreases future research speed
Genetic Hardening 2
AbilitiesThe pathogen does not reproduce in lab conditions. Decreases future research speed
Genetic ReShuffle 1
AbilitiesPathogen DNA strands reassembled. More work needed to develop a cure
Genetic ReShuffle 2
AbilitiesA new strain of the pathogen now exists, increasing the work needed to develop a cure
Genetic ReShuffle 3
AbilitiesMultiple strains of the pathogen now exist, increasing the work needed to develop a cure
Genetic Swap
TransmissionsWorms able to exchange genetic material inside host body, increasing chance of mutation
Hallucinations
SymptomsOccipital lesions created, causing severe hallucinations. Lack of awareness increases transmission chance as well as risk of injury
Heat Resistance 1
AbilitiesPathogen evolves to withstand hot temperatures and climates
Heat Resistance 2
AbilitiesPathogen avoids cellular breakdown in high temperatures. Increased effectiveness in hot climates
Immaturity
SymptomsHormone production altered which causes reduction in maturity. Lower levels of hygiene increase infection
Insanity
SymptomsNeuropathic manipulation causes severe emotional and behavioral abnormalities, increasing infectivity. Can be fatal
Insect 1
TransmissionsWorm eggs attach themselves to insects, causing increased infectiousness, especially in hot climates
Insect 2
TransmissionsAttaching to a greater range of insects allows a large increase in infection, especially in hot climates
Mania
SymptomsExcess serotonin production triggered. Manic episodes lead to increased contact with others and inability to focus
Memory Loss
SymptomsNeuritic plaques deposited on grey matter significantly impact memory and learning. Very hard to cure