Earlier on the Stellima blog, Vivian wrote a fascinating analysis of illnesses, what they are, how they feed and spread, and all sorts of fun stuff. After that post, they wanted a fantasy-focused illness that wasn’t a run of the mill disease or random magical disease number 3289, but something inspired by the magic system itself, hence my fantasy-based practicum on illnesses was born! I created the world of Aermundi (with Vivian’s input), developed an intricate system of mana poles and magic use, then explored the different ways mana can interact with people to create entirely fantasy-based illnesses. If you can make ailments fit your world, you add to the complexity and realism a hundredfold and your readers will love it. So explore Aermundi and be glad you don’t get lightpox… because I end up with it!
