Pierre-Joseph Desault’s Culottes

Origin
Originally planning to be involved in the Church, Pierre-Joseph Desault changed his career path after picking up medical skills from his village barber-surgeon. An apprenticeship with a military hospital only increased his formal knowledge in bodily processes and surgical procedures. He entered Paris at age 12 giving medical lectures, inciting the jealousy of more established and veteran teachers. With years of practice, he became one of the eminent surgeons of France, attracting students from various countries.

However, he gained the habit of disregarding the republic’s authority after the Revolution occurred. He was twice examined and then imprisoned, but was summoned by figurehead Louis XVII of France for consultation on his health. Desault mysteriously died before he met the King, with some believing his death was an orchestrated poisoning.

Culottes, similar to knee breeches, were popular legwear before trousers. During the French Revolution, radicals identified themselves by forgoing the culottes, a symbol of the aristocracy.

Effects
Lets the user identify the medical problems afflicting a person with a cursory glance. Further scrutiny will reveal the root of physical conditions and illnesses that would otherwise be misdiagnosed. The user will become dismissive of “higher” authorities and liable to gain the spite of powerful people.