Ok, death magic and afflictions, what's the deal?

[Poopsi]

Ok, the 5D guy got afflicted around turn 80. About the same time my 4D guy got a second affliction (limp, I think)

At that point I jumped onto another experimentation phase: I had him cast burden of time, and watched what happened to my thaums: some died, most got many afflictions. In fact, my 5D caster was toasted (i assume that by the spell, I dont *really* know because I didnt check every single turn)
On the other hand, my D4 guy was around 90 at that point without extra afflictions. And a D3 guy got to 100 with only a limp.

So, it seems Death magic reduces your affliction chances, but not to zero.