Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-29522860-20161105232705

I think that we can all agree that getting cursed is aweful. Even though the penalties are not as bad by the third game, it causes you to die, and it is not very pleasing.

But what is the curse itself?

Basilisks can turn you to stone, using a spray.

Seath's crystal magic, apparently predating human crystal sorceries, caused curse on contact.

The Deacons of the Deep generate curse with their power, and the Deep Accursed have spray as well.

And there are hands that curse you in Lothric Castle, and ivory wax can prevent it.

There is some function behind most of the things that occur in the game, so why do all those things mentioned result in crystalization and dying? 