Vasospasm

The blood vessels in your skin constrict, leaving you feeling cold and numb. The area affected depends on IE as follows: 1, digits (fingers and toes); 2, extremities (hands and feet); 3, limbs (arms and legs); 4, whole body. You take an additional (IE) × 10 percent cold damage. If the trait is degenerative, it will eventually lead to Thrombosis and amputation.

Real-world Examples

Raynaud’s Disease, Scleroderma, Lupus, Vasculitis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Assistive Options

Wrapping the affected areas in heavy insulating clothing for warmth will reduce the IE by 1 while worn.

Magical Assistance

Spells and magic items that provide resistance to cold damage reduce the IE by 1 while in effect. If you have immunity to cold damage through magic protection, you will still take (IE) × 5 percent of the original cold damage.