Blightbane

== Blightbane ==
Item Level: 8
Price: 400 gp
Usage: Consumable
Bulk: L
Activation: [Action]
Blightbane is a dark green, viscous liquid extracted from corrupted plants and tainted by necromantic forces. It grants the user the temporary ability to control and manipulate decay and disease. Blightbane is sought after by those who wish to wield the power of blight, often for nefarious purposes, but it comes at a high cost.
=== Effects: ===
# Blight Infusion (1 minute): When the user consumes Blightbane as an action, they gain the ability to channel the forces of decay and disease. They can use the following abilities during this time:
#* Inflict Decay: As an action, the user can touch an object or creature, causing it to rapidly decay. This deals 4d6 negative damage to the target. If used on a living creature, they must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 18) or become afflicted by a mild disease (GM's choice).
#* Spread Blight: As an action, the user can release a cloud of necrotic spores in a 20-foot radius. Living creatures in the area must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 18) or become sickened for 1 minute.
#* Decay Resistance: While under the effects of Blightbane, the user gains resistance to negative energy damage and diseases, granting them a +4 circumstance bonus to saving throws against such effects.
=== Drawbacks: ===
# Tainted Soul: Regular use of Blightbane can corrupt the user's soul and body over time, leading to physical changes such as ashen skin, a sickly appearance, and a foul odor. They may become repulsive to others and attract the attention of creatures associated with decay and undeath.
# Contagious Influence: The user's control over blight is not always precise. Unintentional decay or disease may affect nearby objects or allies if they are not careful, potentially causing harm to friends and allies.
# Withdrawal: After the effects of Blightbane wear off, the user may experience withdrawal symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, and an increased susceptibility to diseases for a short duration.
=== Crafting: ===
Creating Blightbane is a forbidden and perilous alchemical process that involves exposing a potent mixture of herbs and plants to necrotic magic. Crafting it is often considered an abhorrent act, and those who do so risk becoming pariahs in society.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The PCs stumble upon a hidden laboratory where a deranged alchemist is creating Blightbane in large quantities. They must put a stop to the operation before the substance falls into the wrong hands.
# A village plagued by a mysterious blight seeks the party's help. They discover that someone in the community has been using Blightbane to cause the affliction, and they must track down the culprit and find a way to reverse the damage.
# A character in the party becomes tempted by the power of Blightbane and begins using it recklessly. The group must confront their friend's descent into darkness and find a way to break their addiction.