Malady Codex 1: The Mindflayer Danger
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This supplement is written by medical students with a love for tabletop roleplaying games. Inspired by the vast array of diseases¸ and the medieval myths that once surrounded them¸ we embarked on a mission; to enrich other worlds with fantastical diseases. Deep in each civilization's roots¸ there are myths¸ remedies¸ and folklore¸ all revolving around the ailments that affect its people. When each Dungeon Master wants to expand on the details of the societies that unfold before their very eyes¸ tools that spice up the process become a vital weapon. This supplement will hopefully become one of them¸ as DMs become inspired by the grim¸ epic or mundane conditions of the human body and mind. In this preview installment of Acesius' writings ¸ we dwelve deep into two alien diseases¸ brought down on us by Illithids! Due to their entirely different nature¸ Mindflayers and Elder Brains can create diseases that mortals have no way of defending against¸ which makes them even more horrifying. Do not underestimate diseases. Part of the Dungeon Master's art is to be able to stir feelings up in their players¸ and few human conditions could accomplish that better. Used as a way to advance a storyline¸ to expand a character arc or to create conflict¸ the following stories can serve you well! In this preview book¸ you'll find content from both Malady Codexes¸ such as: The Mindflayer Network¸ an illithid virus that connects its victims senses to an elder brain¸ leaking information and slowly driving them insane! The Fugue State¸ a parasitic infection of the brain that forces mortals to run off and offer themselves as sacrifices to the Mindflayer Dragon known as Brainstealer ! Details on the origins¸ symptoms¸ and cures for all these maladies. Tips on how to implement each one in your games¸ making your life just a bit easier. The stat blocks for Brainstealer himself¸ a CR 18 monster with quite a few powerful abilities! A useful table to consult when deciding what specific spells affect what disease. Give your worlds a touch of fantastical realism and watch as your players dive deep into the stories you create with these tools! Illithds in intimate momments with some humanoids because why not: 232="" alt="Brainiac" title="Hugs" /> For thrilling adventures from the authors¸ check out the following adventures: King to an Empty City¸ where the exploration of a city devoid of life leads up to an epic battle with its king! The Encounter with the Edan Sha¸ a free encounter against a ruthless gang of thieves and their Helmed Horror. The Necromanteion¸ an innovative Dungeon Crawl based on the archeological findings of the homonymous Ancient Greek Temple. The Storm King's Barrows¸ a collection of 10 unique¸ exciting adventures set in the North.