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-'''Deafness''' is an aural [[affliction]] resulting in the inability to hear. Because being deaf also confers resistance to certain theft tactics, it can also be counted as a [[defence]].
+'''Deafness''' is an aural [[affliction]] causing the inability to hear. Those who are deaf cannot typically hear certain modes of communication, such as says and [[yell|yells]].
-Deafness is cured by application of an [[epidermal salve]], and can be caused by consumption of the [[hawthorn]] berry or administration of the [[colocasia]] venom.
+[[Colocasia]] venom causes deafness (and also blindness). Because being deaf confers resistance to certain theft and damage tactics, it can also be counted as a [[defence]]. Eating [[hawthorn]] berry or [[calamine]] crystal gives deafness.
+Deafness on oneself is cured by the application of an [[epidermal salve]].
 The [[Mindseye Tattoo|mindseye tattoo]] will allow one to hear while deaf, but is not a cure for deafness.
 [[Category:Afflictions]]