The Vorpal Tribble
2010-04-16, 10:01 AM
Fractal Dementia
Spread by mental contact with infected psionic beings or by visual means mentioned below; mental contact or visual; Will DC 16; incubation 1d4 days; damage fractal dementia.
Fractal dementia is linked to the mind's need to find patterns and shapes. Almost everyone at some time has been momentarily intrigued by the shape of an object or a particularly interesting pattern. Some however are literally mesmerizing, more so to individuals of particular mental might. Their minds see more than a pattern, they view a fascinating enigma whose solution is right on the brink of being understood. Perhaps it could be solved if they just concentrated enough...
Captivated by this puzzle they no longer care for such unimportant things as drink, food or even simple comfort. For the disease causes the mind to spiral internally, seeking with infinite anticipation the end of the riddle. But there is no known end, or if there is an end, it dwells so deep that once within, it is nigh impossible to pull oneself out.
Such fractals can be crafted into any transparent or semi-transparent material, usually crystals, with the Craft Fractal Pattern feat. Those who make contact with the mind of an infected individual suddenly recieve a clear image of the fractal and must make the same saves or contract the disease as well.
Even if they make the save they become Dazed. If they fail, they become Fascinated by the pattern. An infected creature dwells upon the mystery of the pattern and it fills their thoughts so as they cannot achieve Psionic Focus or cast spells requiring concentration. Each day of their incubation period they may attempt a new save to keep from becoming enthralled and normal disease healing spells will remove the condition. If they fail every save their mind turns completely within itself and they are considered permanently helpless. Only psychic chirurgery, bend reality, reality revision, or other similiar powerful abilities can bring the subject out of themselves.
Non-psi's with an intelligence score of 12 or greater can also be affected, but if they fail they merely become Fascinated.
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Craft Fractal Pattern (Item Creation)
You may etch enscribings that enthralls intelligent beings.
Prerequisites: Int 16, psionic ability (spell-like abilities described as psionics, psi-like abilities, or psionic powers)
Benefit: You can work intricate three dimensional patterns into an object that cause the Fractal Dementia disease. Psionic beings who look upon it from within 5 feet must make an initial will save.
The save DC for the disease is equal to DC 16 + Int mod. Even if moved away and no longer in sight of the fractal the being remains infected, the image burned into their memory.
Spread by mental contact with infected psionic beings or by visual means mentioned below; mental contact or visual; Will DC 16; incubation 1d4 days; damage fractal dementia.
Fractal dementia is linked to the mind's need to find patterns and shapes. Almost everyone at some time has been momentarily intrigued by the shape of an object or a particularly interesting pattern. Some however are literally mesmerizing, more so to individuals of particular mental might. Their minds see more than a pattern, they view a fascinating enigma whose solution is right on the brink of being understood. Perhaps it could be solved if they just concentrated enough...
Captivated by this puzzle they no longer care for such unimportant things as drink, food or even simple comfort. For the disease causes the mind to spiral internally, seeking with infinite anticipation the end of the riddle. But there is no known end, or if there is an end, it dwells so deep that once within, it is nigh impossible to pull oneself out.
Such fractals can be crafted into any transparent or semi-transparent material, usually crystals, with the Craft Fractal Pattern feat. Those who make contact with the mind of an infected individual suddenly recieve a clear image of the fractal and must make the same saves or contract the disease as well.
Even if they make the save they become Dazed. If they fail, they become Fascinated by the pattern. An infected creature dwells upon the mystery of the pattern and it fills their thoughts so as they cannot achieve Psionic Focus or cast spells requiring concentration. Each day of their incubation period they may attempt a new save to keep from becoming enthralled and normal disease healing spells will remove the condition. If they fail every save their mind turns completely within itself and they are considered permanently helpless. Only psychic chirurgery, bend reality, reality revision, or other similiar powerful abilities can bring the subject out of themselves.
Non-psi's with an intelligence score of 12 or greater can also be affected, but if they fail they merely become Fascinated.
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Craft Fractal Pattern (Item Creation)
You may etch enscribings that enthralls intelligent beings.
Prerequisites: Int 16, psionic ability (spell-like abilities described as psionics, psi-like abilities, or psionic powers)
Benefit: You can work intricate three dimensional patterns into an object that cause the Fractal Dementia disease. Psionic beings who look upon it from within 5 feet must make an initial will save.
The save DC for the disease is equal to DC 16 + Int mod. Even if moved away and no longer in sight of the fractal the being remains infected, the image burned into their memory.