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Folder: World
Title: Medicine & Disease
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# Medicine & Disease
## Overview
Healing in Ashenveil combines practical knowledge, herbal remedies, religious faith, and, in rare cases, magic.
Even minor injuries may become life-threatening without proper treatment.
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## Healers
Most settlements rely upon:
• Herbalists
• Midwives
• Physicians
• Monastery healers
• Priests
True magical healers are extremely uncommon.
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## Common Treatments
Healers use:
• Medicinal herbs
• Poultices
• Bandages
• Splints
• Surgery
• Rest
• Prayer
The quality of treatment depends heavily upon the healer's knowledge and available supplies.
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## Disease
Disease remains one of civilization's greatest threats.
Common illnesses spread rapidly through crowded cities, refugee camps, and military encampments.
Entire villages have disappeared during severe outbreaks.
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## Magical Healing
Magic can cure wounds and illnesses, but powerful healing magic is rare, exhausting, and often controlled by religious orders or powerful mages.
Most citizens will never receive magical treatment during their lives.
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## Related Pages
• Religion
• Everyday Life
• Magic
• Kingdoms