Vaevus
Vaevus is a term encountered primarily in contemporary fantasy, speculative fiction, and occult-adjacent writings. It is used to describe a malignant force, influence, or condition that afflicts a person, place, or object. In many fictional settings, a vaevus is not a disease in the medical sense but a metaphysical malady that can be inherited, transferred by ritual or pact, or awakened by specific circumstances. The concept often overlaps with curses, malevolent influences, or spiritual infestations, but vaevus is typically treated as a distinct category within a lore system.
Etymology and usage: There is no standard historical etymology for vaevus. The term is usually presented as
Characteristics: A vaevus may manifest as persistent bad luck, sudden misfortune, or upheavals in health, relationships,
In reception: Vaevus is not recognized as a real-world medical or religious concept. It functions as a