{"general_knowledge":"The Curse of the Abyss (Strains of Ascension) is an unavoidable affliction for delvers ascending from the Abyss. The deeper one goes, the more severe the effects of ascending become. It is tied to the forcefield of the Abyss. Ascending at a cautious and moderate pace can prevent the fullest effects, but attempting to ascend beyond the fifth layer still results in death or loss of humanity.","strains":[{"id":"strain-1","layer_number":1,"effects":"Mild dizziness and nausea upon ascending."},{"id":"strain-2","layer_number":2,"effects":"Heavy nausea, headaches, and numbness of limbs."},{"id":"strain-3","layer_number":3,"effects":"Vertigo, visual and auditory hallucinations, in addition to the effects of previous layers."},{"id":"strain-4","layer_number":4,"effects":"Intense pain throughout the body and bleeding from every orifice, in addition to previous effects."},{"id":"strain-5","layer_number":5,"effects":"Complete loss of all senses, confusion, and self-endangerment, in addition to previous effects."},{"id":"strain-6","layer_number":6,"effects":"Loss of humanity (resulting in becoming a Narehate/Hollow) or certain death."}]}