Concept OriginsThis virus and the research provided to support it is actually based off the measles. While in our modern society  most industrialized nations have vaccines or treatments for the measles now it was not always the case.  Like with the measles some people are just plain immune to the actual disease and some will experience different degrees of infection.

If you've ever played the game Pandemic this is the Eorzean version. Infected people can show no outward signs at first and still pass the disease on to others.  How you decide to handle the illness is up to you as the individual player.  The infection has already been introduced to players in Eorzea, through general gameplay and community interaction this virus may spread (like cooties) organically through the citizens.

Advanced InfectionStage 4
- Hallucinations
- Sleeplessness
- Excessive energy

Stage 5
- High fever
- Paranoia
- Sores/Boils [increased chance of spreading infection]

Stage 6
- Violent Schizophrenia
- Hardened bones/skin (like Rhino hide, harder to damage)
- Increased strength, increased stamina

Stage 7
- Heart Failure
- Liver failure

Plot Milestones (Spoilers)
This plotline is intended to be fun and engaging by any whom wish to take part.  A lot of grey area has been left to hopefully make it so people can decide for themselves what level of risk they wish to take with their character as well as provide a lot of platform to spin off extra roleplay.  Each stage of the plotline will have milestones that I hope will be achieved by the community.

Stage 1: Infect the World. March - April
The cult group behind the disease hopes to sow the seeds of chaos by bringing Eorzea to its knees with this epidemic.  The hired thugs have no idea what they are doing but the outcome is that several 'Ground Zero' points will be made.  The first occured on March 21st and has already spread.  If more Companies wish to be part of the origination I can set that up.

Stage 2: Something is Wrong!  April - May
The medical community starts getting more and more reports of people being sick. It starts a buzz as the first stir of a contagious disease begins to stir panic and noise.  The medical world starts to try and isolate and identify the illness and the first attempts at treatment may be started (tackling symptoms more than the disease itself).

Stage 3: Detection and Treatment May - June
The scientists and medics have been working very hard with patients to try and detect and treat the cure. People who have naturally healed from it are studied to try and figure out why some get sick and some get better.  First treatments may even cause the disease to mutate faster in patients and the first Stage 4 patients start to come in.  Panic begins to rise as the symptoms become more severe.

While treatment attempts are largely unsuccessful -- detection becomes more readily available.

Stage 4: Race for the Cure! June - July
While the death toll rises and people are becoming gravely ill the medical professionals are working around the clock.  A tentative breakthrough occurs but who is brave enough for the clinical trial?  Who is desperate enough to try what has mutated and killed before?

Stage 5: Memorial Service. July
While the pandemic is over the scars it has left us will remain. A memorial service will be held for those who perished to the disease.  Several special commissions will be sanctioned to honor those we have lost.  If you are an artist willing to donate your services to this cause contact me.

Rumors and Gossip
- April 23:: A short, black-haired Lalafell was speaking vocally in the Thaumaturge Guild about an antidote for 'paint'