Spell

Red Symbiote

Created by PlayComix Shadow society

This crimson parasitic entity bonds with those who practice the forbidden arts of Dark Saintology, granting them unholy power in exchange for their servitude. The symbiote wraps itself around the wearer's body like living armor, pulsing with an otherworldly energy that corrupts the very essence of divine magic. Those who bear this creature gain enhanced strength and resilience, their bodies becoming vessels for eldritch forces that blur the line between blessing and curse. The symbiote whispers seductive promises of power, gradually eroding the wearer's moral compass with each passing day. Only practitioners deeply versed in the twisted doctrines of Dark Saintology can hope to control this malevolent being without losing themselves entirely. The bond between host and symbiote is absolute and nearly impossible to sever, for the creature has woven itself into the very fabric of the bearer's soul. Those who have merged with the Red Symbiote are forever changed, marked as servants of darkness in the eyes of the righteous.

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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: PlayComix Shadow society
Connected worlds: 0
Detail fields: 7
Profile sections: 2
Artwork images: 1

Details

School: Necromancy
Level: 3
Duration: 1 hour
Range: self
Area of effect: None
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes

Components

Verbal

A dark incantation invoking the name of the symbiote.

Somatic

A series of intricate gestures mimicking the wrapping of the symbiote.

Material

A drop of the caster's blood.

Effects

Upon casting, the user gains +2 to Strength and Constitution scores, and resistance to radiant damage. Additionally, the user can deal 2d6 necrotic damage on a melee attack. However, the user must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw at the end of each hour or suffer 1d4 psychic damage and have disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws until the bond is severed.

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