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Np: /* Poison */

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Poison

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	tear ducts, and other parts of the body.		tear ducts, and other parts of the body.

	Injury. Injury poison can be applied as a Bonus		'''''Injury.''''' Injury poison can be applied as a Bonus
	Action to a weapon, a piece of ammunition, or		Action to a weapon, a piece of ammunition, or
	similar object. The poison remains potent until		similar object. The poison remains potent until

Np: /* Poison */

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Poison

Np: /* Step 2: Determine Your XP Budget */

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Step 2: Determine Your XP Budget

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	\|+'''XP Budget per Character'''		\|+'''XP Budget per Character'''
	\|-valign="bottom"		\|-valign="bottom"
	!rowspan=2!!Party's Level!!colspan=3\|——— Encounter Difficulty ———		!rowspan=2\|Party's Level!!colspan=3\|——— Encounter Difficulty ———
	\|-		\|-
	!Low!!Moderate!!High		!Low!!Moderate!!High
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	\|20\|\|6,400\|\|13,200\|\|22,000		\|20\|\|6,400\|\|13,200\|\|22,000
	\|}		\|}

	===Step 3: Spend Your Budget===		===Step 3: Spend Your Budget===
	Every creature has an XP value in its stat block.		Every creature has an XP value in its stat block.

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Traps

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Np: /* Poison */

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Poison

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Np: /* Mental Stress Effects */

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Mental Stress Effects

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	take half as much damage instead of no damage, at		take half as much damage instead of no damage, at
	your discretion.		your discretion.
	{\|		{\|class="wikitable"
	\|+'''Sample Mental Stress Effects'''		\|+'''Sample Mental Stress Effects'''
	\|-valign="bottom"		\|-valign="bottom"

Np: /* Fear Effects */

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Fear Effects

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	based on how terrifying the situation is. The Sample		based on how terrifying the situation is. The Sample
	Fear DCs table provides some examples.		Fear DCs table provides some examples.
	{\|		{\|class="wikitable"
	\|+'''Sample Fear DCs'''		\|+'''Sample Fear DCs'''
	\|-		\|-
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	* Attack rolls against the Frightened creature have Advantage.		* Attack rolls against the Frightened creature have Advantage.
	* The Frightened creature can do only one of the following on each of its turns: move, take an action, or take a Bonus Action.		* The Frightened creature can do only one of the following on each of its turns: move, take an action, or take a Bonus Action.

	==Mental Stress Effects==		==Mental Stress Effects==
	When a character is subjected to an effect that		When a character is subjected to an effect that

Np: /* Fear and Mental Stress */

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Fear and Mental Stress

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	If you plan to use any of these rules, discuss them		If you plan to use any of these rules, discuss them
	with your players at the start of the campaign.		with your players at the start of the campaign.
	Fear Effects		==Fear Effects==
	Whenever the characters encounter something that		Whenever the characters encounter something that
	is supernaturally frightful, use the Frightened condition		is supernaturally frightful, use the Frightened condition
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	based on how terrifying the situation is. The Sample		based on how terrifying the situation is. The Sample
	Fear DCs table provides some examples.		Fear DCs table provides some examples.
	Sample Fear DCs		{\|
	Example Save DC		\|+'''Sample Fear DCs'''
	When the characters open a sarcophagus, a		\|-
	harmless yet terrifying apparition appears.		!Example!!Save DC
	10		\|-valign="top"
	A character triggers a magical trap that		\|When the characters open a sarcophagus, a harmless yet terrifying apparition appears.\|\|align="center"\|10
	creates an illusory manifestation of that		\|-valign="top"
	character's worst fears, visible only to that		\|A character triggers a magical trap that creates an illusory manifestation of that character's worst fears, visible only to that character.\|\|align="center"\|15
	character.		\|-valign="top"
	15		\|A portal to the Abyss opens, revealing a nightmarish realm of torment and slaughter.\|\|align="center"\|20
	A portal to the Abyss opens, revealing a		\|}
	nightmarish realm of torment and slaughter.		Typically, a Frightened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. At your discretion, a Frightened creature might be subject to other effects as long as the Frightened condition lasts. Consider these examples:
	20		* The Frightened creature must take the Dash action on each of its turns and uses its movement to get farther away from the source of its fear.
	Typically, a Frightened creature repeats the saving		* Attack rolls against the Frightened creature have Advantage.
	throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect		* The Frightened creature can do only one of the following on each of its turns: move, take an action, or take a Bonus Action.
	on itself on a success.		==Mental Stress Effects==
	At your discretion, a Frightened creature might
	be subject to other effects as long as the Frightened
	condition lasts. Consider these examples:
	• The Frightened creature must take the Dash action
	on each of its turns and uses its movement to
	get farther away from the source of its fear.
	• Attack rolls against the Frightened creature have
	Advantage.
	• The Frightened creature can do only one of the
	following on each of its turns: move, take an action,
	or take a Bonus Action.
	Mental Stress Effects
	When a character is subjected to an effect that		When a character is subjected to an effect that
	causes intense mental stress, Psychic damage is the		causes intense mental stress, Psychic damage is the
	best way to emulate that effect.		best way to emulate that effect.

	The Sample Mental Stress Effects table provides a		The Sample Mental Stress Effects table provides a
	few examples of such effects, with suggested saving		few examples of such effects, with suggested saving
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	take half as much damage instead of no damage, at		take half as much damage instead of no damage, at
	your discretion.		your discretion.
	Sample Mental Stress Effects		{\|
	Example		\|+'''Sample Mental Stress Effects'''
	Save		\|-valign="bottom"
	DC		!Example!!Save<br>DC!!Psychic<br>Damage
	Psychic		\|-align="center" valign="top"
	~~Damage~~		\|align="left"\|A character ingests a hallucinogenic substance that distorts the character's perception of reality.\|\|10\|\|1d6
	A character ingests a hallucinogenic		\|-align="center" valign="top"
	substance that distorts the character's		\|align="left"\|A character touches a fiendish idol that tears at the character's mind, threatening to shatter it.\|\|15\|\|3d6
	perception of reality.		\|-align="center" valign="top"
	10 1d6		\|align="left"\|A magical trap flings a character into the Far Realm until the end of that character's next turn.\|\|20\|\|9d6
	A character touches a fiendish idol		\|}
	that tears at the character's mind,		===Prolonged Effects===
	threatening to shatter it.		Exposure to mental stress can cause prolonged effects. Consider the following possibilities.
	15 3d6
	A magical trap flings a character into		'''''Short-Term Effects.''''' The character has the [[Frightened]], [[Incapacitated]], or [[Stunned]] condition for 1d10 minutes. This condition might be accompanied by alarming behavior or hallucinations. These effects can be suppressed with the ''[[Calm Emotions]]'' spell or removed by the ''[[Lesser Restoration]]'' spell.
	the Far Realm until the end of that
	character's next turn.		'''''Long-Term Effects.''''' The character has Disadvantage on some or all ability checks for 1d10 × 10 hours, stemming from an unwillingness or inability to exert a particular set of abilities. The character might feel enervated and unable to exert much Strength, for example, or become so suspicious of others that Charisma checks are more difficult. These effects can be suppressed with the ''[[Calm Emotions]]'' spell or removed by the ''[[Lesser Restoration]]'' spell.
	20 9d6
	Prolonged Effects		'''''Indefinite Effects.''''' An indefinite effect is a longterm effect (see above) that lasts until removed by a ''[[Greater Restoration]]'' spell. It can be suppressed by a ''[[Calm Emotions]]'' spell.
	Exposure to mental stress can cause prolonged effects.
	Consider the following possibilities.
	Short-Term Effects. The character has the Frightened,
	Incapacitated, or Stunned condition for 1d10
	minutes. This condition might be accompanied by
	alarming behavior or hallucinations. These effects
	can be suppressed with the Calm Emotions spell or
	removed by the Lesser Restoration spell.
	Long-Term Effects. The character has Disadvantage
	on some or all ability checks for 1d10 × 10
	hours, stemming from an unwillingness or inability
	to exert a particular set of abilities. The character
	might feel enervated and unable to exert much
	Strength, for example, or become so suspicious of
	others that Charisma checks are more difficult.
	These effects can be suppressed with the Calm
	Emotions spell or removed by the Lesser Restoration
	spell.
	Indefinite Effects. An indefinite effect is a longterm
	effect (see above) that lasts until removed by a
	Greater Restoration spell. It can be suppressed by a
	Calm Emotions spell.
	=Poison=		=Poison=
	Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are		Given their insidious and deadly nature, poisons are

Np: /* Magical Contagions */

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Magical Contagions

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	'''''Spreading the Contagion.''''' Any Humanoid that makes skin contact with a creature infected with Sight Rot must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or also become infected with the contagion. On a successful save, the Humanoid can't catch the contagion from that particular infected creature for the next 24 hours.		'''''Spreading the Contagion.''''' Any Humanoid that makes skin contact with a creature infected with Sight Rot must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or also become infected with the contagion. On a successful save, the Humanoid can't catch the contagion from that particular infected creature for the next 24 hours.
	~~==Magical Contagions==~~
	Alchemists, potion brewers, and areas of wild magic are credited with creating the first magical contagions. An outbreak of such a contagion can form the basis of an adventure as characters search for a cure and try to stop the contagion's spread.
	~~===Rest and Recuperation===~~
	If a creature infected with a magical contagion spends 3 days recuperating—engaging in no activities that would interrupt a [[Long Rest]]—the creature makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw at the end of the recuperation period. On a successful save, the creature has Advantage on saving throws to fight off the magical contagion for the next 24 hours.
	=Environmental Effects=		=Environmental Effects=
	==Deep Water==		==Deep Water==

Np: /* Rest and Recuperation */

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Rest and Recuperation

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	Alchemists, potion brewers, and areas of wild magic are credited with creating the first magical contagions. An outbreak of such a contagion can form the basis of an adventure as characters search for a cure and try to stop the contagion's spread.		Alchemists, potion brewers, and areas of wild magic are credited with creating the first magical contagions. An outbreak of such a contagion can form the basis of an adventure as characters search for a cure and try to stop the contagion's spread.
	===Rest and Recuperation===		===Rest and Recuperation===
	If a creature infected with a magical contagion spends 3 days recuperating—engaging in no activities that would interrupt a Long Rest—the creature makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw at the end of the recuperation period. On a successful save, the creature has Advantage on saving throws to fight off the magical contagion for the next 24 hours.		If a creature infected with a magical contagion spends 3 days recuperating—engaging in no activities that would interrupt a [[Long Rest]]—the creature makes a DC 15 Constitution saving throw at the end of the recuperation period. On a successful save, the creature has [[Advantage]] on saving throws to fight off the magical contagion for the next 24 hours.

	===Example Contagions===		===Example Contagions===
	The following examples show how magical contagions can work. Feel free to alter the saving throw DCs, effects, and other characteristics of these contagions to suit your campaign.		The following examples show how magical contagions can work. Feel free to alter the saving throw DCs, effects, and other characteristics of these contagions to suit your campaign.

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	Poisons come in the following four types:		Poisons come in the following four types:

	Contact. Contact poison can be smeared on an		'''''Contact.''''' Contact poison can be smeared on an
	object and remains potent until it is touched or		object and remains potent until it is touched or
	washed off. A creature that touches contact poison		washed off. A creature that touches contact poison
	with exposed skin suffers its effects.		with exposed skin suffers its effects.

	Ingested. A creature must swallow an entire dose		'''''Ingested.''''' A creature must swallow an entire dose
	of ingested poison to suffer its effects. The dose		of ingested poison to suffer its effects. The dose
	can be delivered in food or a liquid. You may decide		can be delivered in food or a liquid. You may decide
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	dealing only half as much damage on a failed save.		dealing only half as much damage on a failed save.

	Inhaled. Poisonous powders and gases take effect		'''''Inhaled.''''' Poisonous powders and gases take effect
	when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing		when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing
	the gas subjects creatures in a 5-foot Cube to its		the gas subjects creatures in a 5-foot Cube to its