The Blooming One, now known as the Blooming Messiah, built a castle upon the high frozen hills: Abel. His followers studied in the cold, the freezing air destroying the particles that would travel from their shared ailment. Once touched by the Blooming Messiah, you would flower into a new form of person. The castle was hidden by the eternal squall of snow, people only going by accident or by letter, served by the Messiah's appointed handman, Master Aureate. They cultivated a following by curing those with untreatable illnesses, the flowering eyes removing their original sickness. The Sanctity of the castle was a marvel to behold, the halls quiet and people respectful. No matter what background nor feelings, they had come for the same reason. They had several subdivisions of scientists, including: Class of Eyes, Class of Flowers, and the Class of Mushrooms. Each studying how the "infections" afflicted themselves.
...The rift.