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Spell

Melancholy Curse

Created by Baban44590

This dark enchantment feeds upon the profound sorrow that dwells within mortal hearts, granting its wielder the ability to drain the spiritual essence from a targeted creature and convert it into arcane power. When activated, the caster experiences a rush of renewed magical vitality as their mana reserves are replenished through this vampiric connection. However, the benefits of this cursed magic are fleeting and unstable, lasting only a brief span of time before the effects inevitably fade. As the curse's influence wanes, the caster becomes increasingly aware of a creeping despair that settles over their mind and spirit. The sadness grows ever more intense with each passing moment, threatening to overwhelm the user with waves of hopelessness and melancholy. Those who rely too heavily upon this curse risk finding themselves trapped in a spiral of deepening emotional anguish, making it a double-edged weapon that exacts a terrible psychological price for its temporary power.

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Creation type
Spell
Shared by
Baban44590
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
7
Profile sections
2
Artwork images
1

Details

School
Enchantment
Level
3
Duration
1 minute
Range
30 feet
Area of effect
sphere(radius: 10)
Ritual
No
Concentration
Yes

Components

Verbal

A mournful chant invoking the sorrow of the heart

Somatic

A sweeping gesture that mimics the act of drawing in energy

Material

A small vial of salt, representing tears

Effects

Effects

Target a creature within range to drain 2d8 psychic damage, converting half of the damage dealt into mana for the caster. After the duration ends, the caster must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or suffer disadvantage on all ability checks and saving throws for the next minute due to overwhelming sadness.

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