The Cursed Diadem of Despair
Object
Item Type Object
Wearing this diadem promises dominion—at the cost of your sanity and your body's decay.
Cost
50s
Description
A tarnished crown of twisted brass, crowned with a cracked, blackened jewel that oozes a foul, oily substance.
Effect
Imposes -d4 Morale on all around; wearer suffers continuous Presence DR14 to resist hallucinations. Overuse causes physical rot, reducing Toughness by 1 each day.
Hook
Wearing this diadem promises dominion—at the cost of your sanity and your body's decay.
GM Notes
- The crown exudes a subtle aura of despair, affecting nearby morale.
- Each hour worn, the wearer must make a Toughness DR14 or suffer a permanent mental scar.
- The jewel may contain a trapped soul or a source of dark power.