The Color Spyral

Sky Kaasht. One of the most beloved and beautiful of all the kaasht species. They are unique, as they are the only ones with natural wings that allow them to fly.

But their past hold a plague known as the Sky Kaasht Curse.

Only about a two hundred years ago in kaasht terms, a horrible plague struck the Sky Kaasht of Tryne. It only struck the Sky Kaasht, and no other kaasht. Most Sky Kaasht at that time lived in only one place. The Hymbroad Cliffs. There they lived peacefully and happily, with an almost perfect society.

Then one day one Sky Kaasht fell sick. His name was Weskain, and he was the first kaasht to die of the Curse. Weskain literally fell from the sky, and after a few shudders died on the ground.

At the time, the Sky Kaasht thought it just a fluke, or something that the Plains Kaasht had done to the poor kaasht.

Then, after a few days, three more kaasht died. Then more. Each day, the death toll in Hymbroad grew. After the Sky Kaasht figured out what was going on, many fled. Most of the ones who stayed, and many of the kaasht who fled, died.

The end result of the Curse? Only about a hundred or less Sky Kaasht in existance.

Now the Sky Kaasht are coming back, but slowly. Many of the kaasht who survived ended up sterile. Others had defunctional kits that were killed to save them from a life of misery. Yet others had odd wings, tails, ears, and bodies. Some were born without wings.

Still, somehow they managed to survive. But they live in a harsh world, where Plains Kaasht hate and kill them, predators are more than willing to take down a kaasht, and peace was a thing that did not exist.

To this day they do not know what caused the Curse, but many speculate that it was a Plains Kaasht. Some even whisper the name Chameleon in dark corners.

Nonetheless, despite all the obstacles in their way, the Sky Kaasht still live and still strive to bring peace to the world of Tryne.

What is the Sky Kaasht Curse?
The Curse is actually two diseases, confused due to their similar symptoms and the fact they only seem to affect Sky Kaasht. The bacterial version of the Curse is far more fast-killing and deadly, responsible for the deaths 200 years ago which nearly made the Skies extinct. The viral form is much less severe and still occasionally surfaces, as opposed to the bacterial form which is mainly obsolete. Both diseases target the fluid around the brain and the reproductive organs, causing death, speech/mental problems, or mutated kits.

What are the symptoms?
The first symptom of the Curse is a headache and mild discomfort in the genital region. These swiftly progress to seizures, delirium, and blackouts. While the bacterial version of the Curse can kill in a matter of hours, the viral form progresses much more slowly. Many survivors, due to the fact that the brain and the reproductive organs are the targets, are left sterile or with mental disorders. These can be passed on to the surviving kaasht's kits.

What causes it?
There are two culprits: one is a type of bacteria, which caused the near extinction of the Sky Kaasht and is now fairly obsolete, and the other is a virus, much less serious and still floating around today.

How is it spread?
How the Curse got to the Sky Kaasht is unknown, but it can be passed from kaasht to kaasht through the air or bodily fluids. Both forms of the disease are highly contagious, and even healthy carriers - kaasht who have the virus or bacteria in them but aren't affected by it - are common. Most of the time, these healthy carriers are kaasht that aren't Skies.

Where is it found?
No one is truly sure where the Curse came from, though it first appeared on the Hymbroad Cliffs. It spread rapidly throughout Tryne, and really perhaps only the tundra or deserts were free of the bacterial form - the viral form is everywhere.

How can it be prevented?
So little is known about the Curse that there seems to be few ways to avoid infection. Since no one knows how the disease is transferred from carrier to kaasht, no one knows what to avoid. However, as both forms of the Curse are fairly rare, there's a small chance of catching it nowadays.

How is it treated?
Several gold kaasht working together can occasionally stop the Curse, but if you're unlucky enough to catch it there's very little you can do. It depends on the strength of the kaasht's immune system. However, if a kaasht recovers from one strain of the Curse, he or she develops an immunity... but is still susceptible to the other form. This immunity works better for the viral form, as the bacterial form mutates occasionally.

What are your chances of getting it?
The Curse has become fairly dormant in recent years, though the viral form still surfaces occasionally. Also, the Curse only affects Sky Kaasht, so any other breed is safe. If there's an epidemic of either type of the Curse going around, there's a 87% chance a Sky Kaasht will catch it. The chances are nonexistant if there's no epidemic, however.


Significant Events The Time of Madness The Stonebranch War The Sky Kaasht Curse Back to History	Sky Kaasht. One of the most beloved and beautiful of all the kaasht species. They are unique, as they are the only ones with natural wings that allow them to fly. But their past hold a plague known as the Sky Kaasht Curse. Only about a two hundred years ago in kaasht terms, a horrible plague struck the Sky Kaasht of Tryne. It only struck the Sky Kaasht, and no other kaasht. Most Sky Kaasht at that time lived in only one place. The Hymbroad Cliffs. There they lived peacefully and happily, with an almost perfect society. Then one day one Sky Kaasht fell sick. His name was Weskain, and he was the first kaasht to die of the Curse. Weskain literally fell from the sky, and after a few shudders died on the ground. At the time, the Sky Kaasht thought it just a fluke, or something that the Plains Kaasht had done to the poor kaasht. Then, after a few days, three more kaasht died. Then more. Each day, the death toll in Hymbroad grew. After the Sky Kaasht figured out what was going on, many fled. Most of the ones who stayed, and many of the kaasht who fled, died. The end result of the Curse? Only about a hundred or less Sky Kaasht in existance. Now the Sky Kaasht are coming back, but slowly. Many of the kaasht who survived ended up sterile. Others had defunctional kits that were killed to save them from a life of misery. Yet others had odd wings, tails, ears, and bodies. Some were born without wings. Still, somehow they managed to survive. But they live in a harsh world, where Plains Kaasht hate and kill them, predators are more than willing to take down a kaasht, and peace was a thing that did not exist. To this day they do not know what caused the Curse, but many speculate that it was a Plains Kaasht. Some even whisper the name Chameleon in dark corners. Nonetheless, despite all the obstacles in their way, the Sky Kaasht still live and still strive to bring peace to the world of Tryne. What is the Sky Kaasht Curse? The Curse is actually two diseases, confused due to their similar symptoms and the fact they only seem to affect Sky Kaasht. The bacterial version of the Curse is far more fast-killing and deadly, responsible for the deaths 200 years ago which nearly made the Skies extinct. The viral form is much less severe and still occasionally surfaces, as opposed to the bacterial form which is mainly obsolete. Both diseases target the fluid around the brain and the reproductive organs, causing death, speech/mental problems, or mutated kits. What are the symptoms? The first symptom of the Curse is a headache and mild discomfort in the genital region. These swiftly progress to seizures, delirium, and blackouts. While the bacterial version of the Curse can kill in a matter of hours, the viral form progresses much more slowly. Many survivors, due to the fact that the brain and the reproductive organs are the targets, are left sterile or with mental disorders. These can be passed on to the surviving kaasht's kits. What causes it? There are two culprits: one is a type of bacteria, which caused the near extinction of the Sky Kaasht and is now fairly obsolete, and the other is a virus, much less serious and still floating around today. How is it spread? How the Curse got to the Sky Kaasht is unknown, but it can be passed from kaasht to kaasht through the air or bodily fluids. Both forms of the disease are highly contagious, and even healthy carriers - kaasht who have the virus or bacteria in them but aren't affected by it - are common. Most of the time, these healthy carriers are kaasht that aren't Skies. Where is it found? No one is truly sure where the Curse came from, though it first appeared on the Hymbroad Cliffs. It spread rapidly throughout Tryne, and really perhaps only the tundra or deserts were free of the bacterial form - the viral form is everywhere. How can it be prevented? So little is known about the Curse that there seems to be few ways to avoid infection. Since no one knows how the disease is transferred from carrier to kaasht, no one knows what to avoid. However, as both forms of the Curse are fairly rare, there's a small chance of catching it nowadays. How is it treated? Several gold kaasht working together can occasionally stop the Curse, but if you're unlucky enough to catch it there's very little you can do. It depends on the strength of the kaasht's immune system. However, if a kaasht recovers from one strain of the Curse, he or she develops an immunity... but is still susceptible to the other form. This immunity works better for the viral form, as the bacterial form mutates occasionally. What are your chances of getting it? The Curse has become fairly dormant in recent years, though the viral form still surfaces occasionally. Also, the Curse only affects Sky Kaasht, so any other breed is safe. If there's an epidemic of either type of the Curse going around, there's a 87% chance a Sky Kaasht will catch it. The chances are nonexistant if there's no epidemic, however.