Target: Helsik, the devil dwarf warlock of Asmodeus
Type: Injury (Direct to the brain)
Cost: 150,000 gold
Ingredients: Blood filled with hatred towards Helsik, and a phoenix feather for eternal suffering.
Immediate Effects
Upon administration:
Save: DC 25 Constitution. The poison's effect triggers after three successful saves or one failure.
Intellect Boost: Helsik immediately gains a +10 bonus to Intelligence, reflecting heightened awareness and cognitive abilities.
Visions: Helsik is afflicted with vivid, unescapable visions while awake, instilling stress and fear. These visions serve as a constant source of torment and cannot be evaded by sleep or any means of mental disengagement.
Transformation Process
Onset of Burning: Begins 1d4 weeks after exposure. While burning, Helsik experiences effects akin to a continuous *Word of Pain* spell, representing intense physical and psychic torment.
Command Immunity: Any movement or action commanded by the individual whose blood was used in the poison's creation temporarily negates the adverse effects of the *Word of Pain* condition, showcasing a twisted bond between the creator and Helsik.
Transformation Warning: As the burning sensation intensifies, Helsik becomes acutely aware of an impending, more severe transformation.
Long-Term Effects
One year post-exposure:
Physical Transformation: Helsik's body completes its transformation, burning away to reveal a new, dark, smaller form. This change reflects Helsik's horror and desire to run away and hide, embodying the warlock's torment and fear.
Intellectual Insight: The +10 Intelligence bonus increases by an additional +10, totaling a +20 bonus to Intelligence. This significant boost grants Helsik profound insights into realities beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings, reflecting an enhanced understanding and cognitive ability.
Boons: Specific boons or abilities are granted at this stage, reflecting Helsik's new form and the depth of their understanding. These should be tailored to align with the narrative and the character's development in your campaign.
Special Properties
Eternal Bond: The poison's effects are permanent, symbolizing an unbreakable curse of hatred. The only way to remove the poison is by killing every creature whose blood was used in its creation.
Selective Efficiency: Affects only Helsik, rendering it harmless to any other being.