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Source:
Grim Hollow: Campaign Guide, Pg 27
(3rd party/)

Casting Time: 1 Hour , Range: Self , Components: V (Vocal) - S (Somatic) - M (Material) , Duration: Until Cured ,
Curse Material: Keepsake of the Target, Shard of Shadow-Steel
Special Material: a weapon that belonged to the target, a severed hand, and a Shadowsteel knife worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes.

Triggering Event:

• The next time the cursed creature wields a weapon or spellcasting focus, an old wound of theirs reopens.

Effect

• This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an uncontrollable temper and lust for violence. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spell’s DC, which is modified by the Curse Strength Table. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse’s triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.

Stage 1

• The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.

Stage 2

• The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicates them, and their demeanor toward their allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature cannot benefit from the spells or abilities of allies.

Stage 3

• The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while there are enemies to slaughter. The cursed creature cannot complete a long rest.

Culmination

• Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes an Avatar of Slaughter. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM’s control.

Curse DC

Stage Advancement

• Cursed creatures roll an Un-Modified D20 each day at Dawn. The DC to beat starts at 1 and increases by 1 each time the cursed creature succeeds their escalation save. The DC resets to 1 when the cursed creature fails the DC save.

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