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===== Damned Aging =====
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//Source: \\ Grim Hollow: Campaign Guide, Pg 24 \\ (3rd party/) //

=== Level 4, Necromancy, Curse ===

//**Casting Time:** 1 Hour , **Range:** Self , **Components:** V (Vocal) - S (Somatic) - M (Material) , **Duration:** Until Cured , \\ **Curse Material:** Keepsake of the Target, Shard of Shadow-Steel  \\ **Special Material:** a childhood possession of the target, a pint of blood, and a Shadowsteel stopwatch worth at least 1,000 gp, all of which the spell consumes// \\

**Triggering Event:**
  *The next time the target changes clothing, they find multiple wrinkles, grey hairs and liver spots they did not previously have.

**Effect**
  *This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with withering and horrific aging. The target must make a Strength saving throw against the spell’s 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 the completion of this curse’s triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse

**Stage 1**
  *The cursed creature is compelled to rest when the occasion permits it, becoming lethargic and lazy.

**Stage 2**
  *The cursed creature becomes feeble as their muscle mass begins to deteriorate. The cursed creature has disadvantage on Strength saving throws.

**Stage 3**
  *The cursed creature starts to age rapidly, becoming decrepit. The cursed creature’s Strength score becomes 6, unless it was already lower.

**Culmination**
  *Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a Body Snatcher. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM’s control.

**Curse DC**
<WRAP box 40em>
^ Knowledge of the Target ^ Save Modifier ^
| Second-Hand | -10 | 
| First-Hand | -5 | 
| Familiar | 0 | 
^ Target's Transgression ^ Save Modifier((Only the Highest Relevant Modifier Applies)) ^
| Broke a Deal | +2 | 
| Sworn Enemy | +7 | 
| Egregious Betrayal | +10 | 
| Desecrated Home | +8 | 
| Spiteful Envy | +5 | 
</WRAP>

**Stage Advancement** 
  *Cursed creatures roll an Un-Modified D20 each day at Dawn. The DC to beat starts at 1 and increases by 1 each time the cursed creature succeeds their escalation save. The DC resets to 1 when the cursed creature fails the DC save.

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