At first, nothing was noticed. But as the days passed, the villagers became sick and some began to die. They had burns on their hands. The sickness couldn’t be stopped
– from the history of Kerran
History
The first know cases were recorded in Kerran, a now ruined settlement in the Kingdom of Orsholon – Region. Miners for Blackglass came across a vein of yellow powder in the Dead Hills Mine.
After contact, the miners began falling ill. The miners closed off that are of the mine and stopped mining in the area.
Causes
Prevention
Prognosis
Sequela
Symptoms
Transmissionvectors
BRK is contracted through contact with Yellow Powder. The material causes skin burns within hours of direct contact. Breathing in dust laced with yellow powder causes sever burns to lung and throat tissue.
Within days of contact, nausea and vomiting begin, as well a a general weakness. Appetite is curbed dramatically. After 4-5 days, hair begins to fall out. Within 10-14 days, lungs are affected regardless of contact method, and phenumonia sets in.
By the 20th day, most are either dead or dying.
It does not appear to have any transmission method other than the yellow powder.
Treatment
Until recently, there was no treatment. Doctors in Chadigartu have discovered that the berries from the Aku Nevom Mepequ bush could be used to make an oral treamtment for early stages of BKR. The berries, and indeed most parts of the plant, are poisonous. But when boiled, the poison in the berries is neutralized. Combined with honey, the concoction is found to eventually stop the damage from contact with yellow powder.
Unfortunately, any damage already done is permanent and likely cannot be reversed.