The Infection
A biologically engineered contagion has been unleashed upon Eorzea. Â It is a constantly mutating virus that is transmitted through physical contact with those whom are carriers.
How is this disease transferred?
Through physical contact between two individuals. The exposure to bodily fluids greatly increases that chance. Â If someone has poor hygiene they are more likely to spread the disease than someone who washes regularly. Â The exchange of sweat, spit, blood, etc puts you at risk.
Exposure to open sores or mucus from a severely infected person is an even greater chance if you are not immune.
For the sake of OOC courtesy if your character is infected and you interact with someone that might expose them offer the following tell.
How fast does this disease progress?
It is a slow-acting disease that has a long incubation period but that period depends on the individual. Â It can begin in weeks or even moons. Â Each stage should last a minimum of 1 week (e.g. you shouldn't go from stage 1 to stage 4 in the span of a few days).
Can it be detected?
Stages 1-3: Mistaken for the flu or other illnesses. Not distinguishable at this time.
Stages 4-6: Seen as an unknown illness, distinguishable but not like anything else seen before.
Will there be a cure? Treatments?
Yes, we hope. Through the Eorzean Medical Society and supporting Free Companies that come on board we hope through organic roleplay to detect the epidemic, create treatments, ways to detect the illness and eventually formulate a cure and even a vaccine.  True, many may die as a result but hopefully Eorzean's finest doctors and healers can help!
To help with the timing of this progressive plot it is humbly requested that all progression toward a cure be sanctioned by the originators of the plot.  Certainly some people may have an immune system that can 'fight off' early stages but any unsanctioned 'cure' will be regarded as snake oil and not guaranteed to actually work.
Someone touched me and said I'm infected, do I have to be?
This plot is completely optional, if you do not wish any part of it or any risk simply decide your character is immune.
The infected may not show any symptoms of being a carrier for the infection at all. There is also an incubation period for the infection that ranges based on individual character (you can decide for yourself if you want to go this route).
For a touch of the random certain races are even said to be more likely immune than others. See the chart below for your racial chance to be infected.
Roegadyn: 15% (<150 on /random)
Hyur: 75% Â (<750 on /random)
Miqo’te: 85% (<850 on /random)
Lalafell: 50% (<500 on /random)
Elezen: 25% (<250 on /random)
The Stages of Illness
Vary in severity based on individual and how long they have been exposed going through several phases. These phases should not happen quickly and some people may naturally fight off the disease up to phase 4. If your character goes past phase 4 you will need to be "cured". Â Each phase should last a minimum of 1 "real" week meaning you should not go from Stage 1 to Stage 4 in a few days. Â It should take months.
Incubation Period
Lasts anywhere from a few days to a few months before any signs can be shown. Â The infected individual is still contagious but will not show signs of illness.
Stage 1
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Sneezing/Runny nose
Stage 2
- Mild fever
- Nausea
- Insomnia
Stage 3
- Stomach aches
- Vertigo
- Blackouts
- Sleep walking
At this point another major player decision must be made. Â Your character's immune system may be able to naturally fight off the illness or the illness may mutate into the next stages. Â The next stages of the illness are far more compromising and potentially deadly. Â The first cases of Stage 4 should occur no sooner than May 1st.
Infection Origination
At current there have been two 'points' of infection in Ul'dah. Â If your Free Company would like to be part of 'Operation: Ground Zero' please send me a private message between now and April 6th. Â Choosing to be a part will include a small mini-event where the villains behind the infection will assault your company and leave the originating contagion or send an infected person to your company to spread the disease.
High Level Plot Overview:: SPOILERS CAUTION
The following is a basic overview of the plot and where the milestones and intentions are. If you would rather it be a surprise, don't read.
A biologically engineered contagion has been unleashed upon Eorzea. Â It is a constantly mutating virus that is transmitted through physical contact with those whom are carriers.
How is this disease transferred?
Through physical contact between two individuals. The exposure to bodily fluids greatly increases that chance. Â If someone has poor hygiene they are more likely to spread the disease than someone who washes regularly. Â The exchange of sweat, spit, blood, etc puts you at risk.
Exposure to open sores or mucus from a severely infected person is an even greater chance if you are not immune.
For the sake of OOC courtesy if your character is infected and you interact with someone that might expose them offer the following tell.
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I am participating in a cross-FC medical plot. My character is infected and yours may be too. If you'd like to know more and decide whether or not to participate check out http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10792 for more details.How fast does this disease progress?
It is a slow-acting disease that has a long incubation period but that period depends on the individual. Â It can begin in weeks or even moons. Â Each stage should last a minimum of 1 week (e.g. you shouldn't go from stage 1 to stage 4 in the span of a few days).
Can it be detected?
Stages 1-3: Mistaken for the flu or other illnesses. Not distinguishable at this time.
Stages 4-6: Seen as an unknown illness, distinguishable but not like anything else seen before.
Will there be a cure? Treatments?
Yes, we hope. Through the Eorzean Medical Society and supporting Free Companies that come on board we hope through organic roleplay to detect the epidemic, create treatments, ways to detect the illness and eventually formulate a cure and even a vaccine.  True, many may die as a result but hopefully Eorzean's finest doctors and healers can help!
To help with the timing of this progressive plot it is humbly requested that all progression toward a cure be sanctioned by the originators of the plot.  Certainly some people may have an immune system that can 'fight off' early stages but any unsanctioned 'cure' will be regarded as snake oil and not guaranteed to actually work.
Someone touched me and said I'm infected, do I have to be?
This plot is completely optional, if you do not wish any part of it or any risk simply decide your character is immune.
The infected may not show any symptoms of being a carrier for the infection at all. There is also an incubation period for the infection that ranges based on individual character (you can decide for yourself if you want to go this route).
For a touch of the random certain races are even said to be more likely immune than others. See the chart below for your racial chance to be infected.
Roegadyn: 15% (<150 on /random)
Hyur: 75% Â (<750 on /random)
Miqo’te: 85% (<850 on /random)
Lalafell: 50% (<500 on /random)
Elezen: 25% (<250 on /random)
The Stages of Illness
Vary in severity based on individual and how long they have been exposed going through several phases. These phases should not happen quickly and some people may naturally fight off the disease up to phase 4. If your character goes past phase 4 you will need to be "cured". Â Each phase should last a minimum of 1 "real" week meaning you should not go from Stage 1 to Stage 4 in a few days. Â It should take months.
Incubation Period
Lasts anywhere from a few days to a few months before any signs can be shown. Â The infected individual is still contagious but will not show signs of illness.
Stage 1
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Sneezing/Runny nose
Stage 2
- Mild fever
- Nausea
- Insomnia
Stage 3
- Stomach aches
- Vertigo
- Blackouts
- Sleep walking
At this point another major player decision must be made. Â Your character's immune system may be able to naturally fight off the illness or the illness may mutate into the next stages. Â The next stages of the illness are far more compromising and potentially deadly. Â The first cases of Stage 4 should occur no sooner than May 1st.
Infection Origination
At current there have been two 'points' of infection in Ul'dah. Â If your Free Company would like to be part of 'Operation: Ground Zero' please send me a private message between now and April 6th. Â Choosing to be a part will include a small mini-event where the villains behind the infection will assault your company and leave the originating contagion or send an infected person to your company to spread the disease.
High Level Plot Overview:: SPOILERS CAUTION
The following is a basic overview of the plot and where the milestones and intentions are. If you would rather it be a surprise, don't read.
