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Spell

Adaptability Curse

Created by Imposter

This curse afflicts the victim with a startling resilience, granting them the ability to rapidly heal from non-fatal wounds. Their eyes take on a vibrant, almost unnatural glow, betraying the strange power coursing through their body. However, this gift comes at a heavy price. The infected individual faces the constant risk of succumbing to madness, as the strain of their enhanced regenerative abilities takes a toll on their psyche. Over time, their body becomes increasingly hardened, as if turning to stone, a transformation that ultimately seals their fate. This curse is often the result of a near-death experience in childhood, where the victim's tenuous grasp on life was miraculously overcome, leaving them forever changed. Those afflicted must learn to navigate the delicate balance between their newfound strength and the looming threat of their own mental and physical deterioration.

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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 7 labeled detail fields; 2 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.

Creation type
Spell
Shared by
Imposter
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
7
Profile sections
2
Artwork images
1

Details

School
Necromancy
Level
0
Duration
Permanent
Range
Touch
Area of effect
None
Ritual
No
Concentration
No

Components

Verbal

A whispered incantation invoking the essence of resilience

Somatic

A gesture mimicking the act of healing

Material

A drop of the victim's blood

Effects

The afflicted individual gains the ability to heal from any non-fatal wound at a rate of 1 hit point per round. Their eyes glow brightly, indicating their condition. However, they must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) at the end of each week or suffer a point of madness. After 10 weeks, their body begins to harden, and after 20 weeks, they become petrified, turning to stone.

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