Hatunyay

Causes

Hatunyay is almost always caused by a noncancerous tumour in the brain.
Though there are rare inherited disorders in some communities that infrequently manifest similar symptoms.

Symptoms

Physical

Extreme height and rapid growth spurts

Unusually large hands and feet with thick fingers and toes

Prominent jaw and forehead

Coarse facial features like a broad nose, thick lips and large tongue

Gaps or spaces between the teeth

Sensory

Severe or recurring headaches from tumour pressure

Vision changes or loss of side vision if the tumour presses on nerves

Weakness or fatigue in muscles

Other

Excessive sweating and oily skin

Joint pain and body aches

Delayed puberty or irregular menstrual cycles

Sleep problems like sleep apnea

Affected Groups

Hatunyay is a rare condition in children who grow rapidly in height and size compared to their peers.
It is mostly observed in people from oasis valley but it can emerge in other place from time to time.

Cultural Reception

Once in a generation, there would be a set of people who grow unusually large. They hold significant religious power in the collective coastal cultures. Their presence regularly raise morale during major gatherings and hard times and are practically worshipped as representatives of their gods.

Aic'thedho

A 9ft woman with grey skin who died at 44.

Ovhigh'kri

A 7ft man with blueish skin who died at 23.

Ez'iolla

A 8ft woman with grayish-green skin who died at 41.

Yothaz'me

A 10ft man with tan skin who died at 22.

The tallest of the coastal people enjoy an easily lifestyle. They spent the most of their days lounging in natural pools with their beautiful entourage catering to their every need.

Type

Genetic

Origin

Natural

Rarity

Extremely Rare