Curse of Cacophonous Whispers

The Curse of Cacophonous Whispers is a malevolent enchantment inflicted upon those who dare to delve too deeply into the forbidden knowledge of the eldritch abomination known as the "Infinite Maw." This curse is an insidious form of mental torment that corrodes the victim's sanity and erases their most cherished memories.

While cursed, the target experiences relentless torment as unsettling and maddening whispers plague their mind. These incoherent voices continuously assault the target's sanity, causing extreme mental anguish. The cursed creature is afflicted by the following effects:

Con save DC: 15, made at the start of the curse and each day while affected by the curse.
Failed saves suffer the following effects:

1. The creature is Incapacitated 1d4 hours and takes 4d10 psychic damage. The caster can forgo this effect to make the cursed creature loose a memory per day that heal the caster 2d4, the caster decides when to use the healing during the same day.

2. The creature can't maintain concentration on spells.

3. The creature is prone to seizures and convulsions (DM permitting)

Effects:

1. Whispers of Madness: Once afflicted by the curse, the victim begins to hear incessant, maddening whispers that no one else can hear. These whispers are the voices of the Infinite Maw, which speak in a nightmarish, incomprehensible tongue. The victim must make Wisdom saving throws at the beginning of each day or be afflicted by temporary madness for that day.

2. Memory Erosion: The curse systematically erases the victim's most precious memories, leaving them with a profound sense of loss and disconnection from their past. This memory loss might affect their relationships, knowledge, and personal history. The victim loses one randomly determined memory every week, and the memories cannot be recovered by any means.

3. Compulsive Search: The victim becomes consumed by an insatiable desire to seek out more forbidden knowledge related to the Infinite Maw. They are compelled to embark on quests, study forbidden tomes, or uncover eldritch secrets, all of which lead them deeper into madness. This curse creates a constant internal struggle as the victim grapples with their desire for knowledge and the fear of losing more memories.

4. Visible Mark of the Maw: Those afflicted by the curse develop a physical mark, often in the form of an otherworldly sigil or a grotesque tattoo that manifests somewhere on their body. This mark is a visible sign of their connection to the Infinite Maw and serves as a warning to others of their cursed state.

5. Release of the Eldritch: As the curse progresses, it begins to tear at the very fabric of reality. The victim may inadvertently release eldritch horrors or arcane anomalies into the world, causing chaos and disruption. These manifestations can range from disturbing illusions to physical aberrations that haunt the victim and those around them.

The curse can be removed only by a Wish spell or through a powerful divine intervention.