This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with an uncontrollable temper and lost for violence. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against the spells 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 completion of this curse's triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.
Triggering Event. The next time the cursed creature wields a weapon or spellcasting focus, an old wound of theirs reopens.
Stage 1. The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.
Stage 2. The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicated them, and their demeanor towards their allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature cannot benefit from the spells or abilities.
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, they become an NPC under the GM's control.
* - (a weapon that belonged to the target, a severed hand, and a Shadowsteel knife worth at least 1,000 gp )
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