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Alexei Nikolaevich (12 August [O.S. 30 July] 1904 – 17 July 1918) was the last Tsesarevich (heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire).
He was the youngest child and only son of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
He was born with haemophilia — inherited from his mother Alexandra, an X chromosome hereditary condition that typically affects males, which she had acquired through the line of her maternal grandmother, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
It was known as the "Royal Disease" because so many descendants of the intermarried European royal families had it (or carried it, in the case of females).
In 2009, genetic analysis determined that Alexei had hemophilia B.
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Haemophilia figured prominently in the history of European royalty in the 19th and 20th centuries. Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, of the United Kingdom, through two of their five daughters – Princess Alice and Princess Beatrice – passed the mutation to various royal houses across the continent, including the royal families of Spain, Germany, and Russia. Victoria's youngest son, Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, also had the disease, though none of her three elder sons did. Tests on the remains of the Romanov imperial family show that the specific form of haemophilia passed down by Queen Victoria was probably the relatively rare haemophilia B.[1] The presence of haemophilia B within the European royal families was well-known, with the condition once popularly known as "the royal disease".
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CONTENT WARNING: BODY HORROR.
So, I decided to hop onto the MLP Infection AU bandwagon because I really like some of the fanart that's come out of it and I wanted to make my own little contribution. This was heavily inspired by the DA user AngstyRam's version as I felt like doing my own spin on the idea. This particular infection has been dubbed "Timberbeast Disease" after the beast-like form that comes from Stage 3 as well as the belief that the infection originally came from timberwolves. It's kind of a combination of timberwolves and the Swamp Fever from Season 7.
Stage 1: Bitten
The host is bitten and infected, with a bite wound being an indication of infection.
Symptoms includes fear, paranoia and pain from the affected area.
This stage can last anywhere from a few hours to 2-3 days.
If caught early enough, the host could potentially be saved if the affected area is amputated
Stage 2: Sprouting
Infection begins spreading through the rest of the body.
Mane begins falling out. The host may also start coughing up leaves.
Leaves and small twigs begin sprouting out of various parts of the body, mainly in the area where the host was originally bitten. Breaking them off will only make the infection progress faster.
Wings/horns typically remain intact at this stage. Can still fly/use magic as normal.
Eyes become bloodshot and take on a greenish glow similar to that of timberwolves.
Other symptoms include migranes, weight loss, fever, chills and memory loss.
Can no longer be saved.
Stage 3: Timberbeast
The most dangerous stage. Host now bears little resemblance to the pony they once were and is much more aggressive and vicious.
Has completely lost all memory and their only instinct now is to hunt down prey. Will attack and eat other ponies.
Most of the host's skin has fallen off to reveal a wooden, tree-like body underneath. Twigs and branches continue to sprout from various parts of the body.
Root-like claws develop from what was once the host's hooves.
Can no longer fly/use magic.
Drool is actually tree sap and has been confirmed to pass the infection if contact is made.
KILL ON SIGHT. There is no hope of saving them.
Stage 4: Rooted
The host's claws have developed into roots that keep them anchored to the ground.
Hair and skin are completely gone.
More leaves and branches sprout from the body as they gradually transform into a tree.
Much less dangerous than Stage 3 as the host is now immobile, but can still potentially bite if one gets too close. Best to be avoided while they can still bite.
Stage 5: Tree
The final stage. Host has completely transformed into a tree and is no longer dangerous.
The host's cutie mark will typically appear as a pattern in the tree's bark.
Some of these trees have been known to bear fruit. Eating these fruits are not advised as the effects from consuming them are currently unknown.
Since these trees are being studied to potentially find a cure for Timberbeast Disease, cutting them down is strictly prohibited. Any creature caught attempting to cut them down will face criminal prosecution.
Also RIP Royal Pin
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March 5, 2024. Sevilla, Spain.
Queen Letizia, Honorary President of the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases, speaks with the people taking part in Rare Disease Day
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