GitP Regulars as...Waste Hazards.

[SangoProduction]

The GitP Regulars as... series was always kinda fun to watch unfold. So I'm here bringing it back. This topic is based off the Sandstorm book's well...waste hazards. Most regulars would be appropriate as Supernatural Waste Hazards, rather than mundane ones, but I didn't want to close the door on any idea someone could come up with.

For an example Waste Hazard from Sandstorm:
BLACK SAND
Mundane volcanic lands sometimes feature black sand
composed of ground-up cinders. Other than its striking
color, such sand is no different from any other. However,
magical black sand is a vile peril, whether on the scoured
surface of Minethys in the Tarterian Depths of Carceri
(where the Plane of Shadow overlays the Elemental Plane
of Earth) or in lands cursed by foul magic.

Black sand is infused with shadowstuff and negative
energy. A region of black sand literally swallows light;
magical darkness rises to a height of 20 feet over the
surface. Nothing short of a sunburst spell can disperse this
darkness, and even then only for a period of 1 hour per
caster level. In addition, creatures that come in contact
with the sand take 1d4 points of damage per round from
negative energy. Upon reaching 0 hit points, they crumble
and join the black sand.

Here's a link for the Permapermissions (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?445955-3-5-PF-GitP-Regulars-as-Permapermissions&highlight=Permapermission).


khadgar567
JNAProductions
Buufreak
Inevitability
flappeercraft
inuyasha
unseenmage
Marlowe
Thealtruistorc
Waker
Blackhawk748

Current Waste Hazards : Their Regular


The Red Haze : Red Fel (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22306618&postcount=2)
Illvents : Illven (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22307016&postcount=7)
Snowbluff : Snowbluff (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22318376&postcount=34)
Eldan Oasis : Eldan (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22320519&postcount=36)

[SangoProduction]

The Red Haze
Based on: Red Fel

The Red Fel is a seemingly permanent, perhaps even sentient, thick, red mist. It roams the lands, particularly those of temperate climate, enveloping all sentients in its way. Many have claimed, with it on the horizon, that it is a harbinger of the end times.

Is it a spell gone awry, or perhaps a god toying with mortals? None seem to know, for anyone who breathes in the mist begin to change. The first stage is mental, causing the subjects to become protective of The Red Haze, with many experiencing heightened and more in depth thought. Next is dependence, where its subjects begin taking on a corrupted form, and talk of "True Evil" over "Chaotic Stupid" whatever that means. It is recommended to not listen to heretics for too long for fear of second hand corruption. Subjects often return to the mist at each opportunity. They are past the point of return after just 2 more trips to imbibe of the Haze.

And finally is the full transformation. After a month of exposure, the corruptive properties of the mist result in a horrifying transformation. Shedding any semblance of their former selves, the afflicted become demons. Or that is at least the working theory. Everyone watching the damned over their final days all invariably have died, being turned to nothing but red paste for the clean up crews.

[khadgar567]

Well put me back to the perma pile perma permission granted

[Eldan]

Sure, I'd love to see this.

Spoiler about what I think I'd look like, don't read f you'd want to try.
Looking at my homebrew and interests, it would b some kind of large illusion hiding an area covered in slime which gives randomly chosen interesting diseases, mutates animals and then dumps them on random planes.

Alternatively, it's an affliction that forces mages to become obsessed with rewriting the laws of magic but never finishing those rewrites.

[Waker]

And finally is the full transformation. After almost a month of exposure, the demons that were no doubt feeding on them since their exposure finally shed the mortal coil, and create a full demon is born. Or that is at least the working theory. Everyone watching the damned over their final days all invariably have died, being turned to nothing but red paste for the clean up crews.

Just wanted to point out a little mistake. Otherwise it's a fun idea. I'm sure Red Fel will be pleased with your work.

[SangoProduction]

Just wanted to point out a little mistake. Otherwise it's a fun idea. I'm sure Red Fel will be pleased with your work.

Yes, *I* know it's supposed to be a devil.

Hrm. I guess I thought the entry was more interesting from the perspective of a researcher, but that doesn't fit the way the book does it. Maybe I'll rework that.

[JNAProductions]

Illvents
Based on Illven

Illvents are highly magical geothermic vents that appear in water, usually in the presence of merfolk or nymphs. These vents, while highly valued for the raw magical power they contain, are quite hazardous.

Anyone who breathes in the gasses that leak from the vent are subject to a Charm Person spell, as if cast by the next person they lay eyes on, with a Caster Level of 15 and a save DC of 18. In addition, all spells cast while within 30' of an Illvent gain +1 Caster Level per spell level, but have a chance of misfiring. Roll a d20 whenever a spell is cast using this bonus-if the d20 comes up equal to or lower than the spell level (e.g. 4 or less for a 4th level spell) the spell misfires, affecting a different target. If it is an offensive spell, it affects (or is centered on) the caster, and if it is a beneficial spell, it affects a hostile creature. If there are no hostile creatures, the spell is merely wasted.

One can stop themselves from using the increased caster level with a Concentration check, DC of 15+Spell level, made as a free action when casting the spell. If this Concentration check is failed, however, you roll a d10 instead of a d20 for the misfire chance.



Also, I give permission for myself. Not sure if I count as a 3.5 regular, though, so...

[Waker]

Yes, *I* know it's supposed to be a devil.

Hrm. I guess I thought the entry was more interesting from the perspective of a researcher, but that doesn't fit the way the book does it. Maybe I'll rework that.

No, I don't mean that devil would be more appropriate than demon. I mean the "create a full demon is born" doesn't make sense. Maybe change it from

And finally is the full transformation. After almost a month of exposure, the demons that were no doubt feeding on them since their exposure finally shed the mortal coil, and create a full demon is born.
to

After a month of exposure, the corruptive properties of the mist result in a horrifying transformation. Shedding any semblance of their former selves, the afflicted become demons.
Or something to that effect. You might also wanna include an explanation of what demons people can turn into. Something either based on HD or involving a % roll like Reincarnation would work.

[SangoProduction]

No, I don't mean that devil would be more appropriate than demon. I mean the "create a full demon is born" doesn't make sense. Maybe change it from

to

Or something to that effect. You might also wanna include an explanation of what demons people can turn into. Something either based on HD or involving a % roll like Reincarnation would work.

Oh. Yeah. I noticed the "create" in there right before you replied lol. I had used different wording on my first time around, and apparently forgot to delete that bit.

I do like your phrasing much better though. I'll replace it. English is hard, even after so many years, lol.

[khadgar567]

Is any one have idea for planetary teleporting mirage cuz i like to have one

[Buufreak]

Feel free to throw me on the pile of permapermission'd. I've always enjoyed these things: its a nice way to give back to the community, but also shows a bit of what people here think of each other... In a good way, of course.

[Inevitability]

I'd love to see one of those about me.

[flappeercraft]

Everyone has my full permission to make me as anything. Just PM me if you do and send link because I want to see what you guys make of me.

[Red Fel]

The Red Haze
Based on: Red Fel

The Red Fel is a seemingly permanent, perhaps even sentient, thick, red mist. It roams the lands, particularly those of temperate climate, enveloping all sentients in its way. Many have claimed, with it on the horizon, that it is a harbinger of the end times.

Is it a spell gone awry, or perhaps a god toying with mortals? None seem to know, for anyone who breathes in the mist begin to change. The first stage is mental, causing the subjects to become protective of The Red Haze, with many experiencing heightened and more in depth thought. Next is dependence, where its subjects begin taking on a corrupted form, and talk of "True Evil" over "Chaotic Stupid" whatever that means. It is recommended to not listen to heretics for too long for fear of second hand corruption. Subjects often return to the mist at each opportunity. They are past the point of return after just 2 more trips to imbibe of the Haze.

And finally is the full transformation. After a month of exposure, the corruptive properties of the mist result in a horrifying transformation. Shedding any semblance of their former selves, the afflicted become demons. Or that is at least the working theory. Everyone watching the damned over their final days all invariably have died, being turned to nothing but red paste for the clean up crews.

Aside from the Demon thing, I like this. A lot, actually. Just the idea of an addictive, insidious fog that slowly corrupts and warps the minds and bodies of those under its influence.

And, I like to think, makes them smarter and more pragmatic. You know, like you do.

[SangoProduction]

Aside from the Demon thing, I like this. A lot, actually. Just the idea of an addictive, insidious fog that slowly corrupts and warps the minds and bodies of those under its influence.

And, I like to think, makes them smarter and more pragmatic. You know, like you do.

yay. lol. Thanks.

[inuyasha]

I'll volunteer for this thread. You can go off the theme of some of my homebrew, my username, my avatar, or whatever anyone's figured out about me through forum posts, haha.

[Waker]

Aside from the Demon thing, I like this. A lot, actually. Just the idea of an addictive, insidious fog that slowly corrupts and warps the minds and bodies of those under its influence.

And, I like to think, makes them smarter and more pragmatic. You know, like you do.

What if the transformation from the Haze was dependent upon the creatures previous alignment? LG/LN/LE creatures would turn into Devils, CG/CN/CE would turn into Demons, and NG/N/NE would turn into Yugoloths? Since one of the components is talking about "True Evil", it could imply those affected have at least some subconscious knowledge of the haze's source.

[unseenmage]

Giving explicit permission.

Will try to contribute if/when i find time.

[Marlowe]

Well, well. These are back?

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And permission granted, of course.

[Snowbluff]

What? No! There is no way people liked my stupid threads to bring these back! NOOOOO!
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[khadgar567]

Look whom decides to grace us. The good old snailbluff

[Marlowe]

What? No! There is no way people liked my stupid threads to bring these back! NOOOOO!
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Don't make me throw updates. I'll throw updates.

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[Thealtruistorc]

Permission granted. Let's see what people come up with.

[Waker]

Oh, it seems I'm not in the master list for permapermissions. Feel free to use me if you have the inspiration. Inevitability, I might do a tribute to you later if I don't get hit by the laziness. Was gonna do one the other day, but then work happened.

[Snowbluff]

Don't make me throw updates. I'll throw updates.
>:L
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I'm still on the permapermission list. My element is probably a bit cold for a default wastes though.

[Marlowe]

>:L
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I'm still on the permapermission list. My element is probably a bit cold for a default wastes though.

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[Eldan]

Gah. Why is it these theoretically interesting threads always devolve into anime gif spam so quickly. IT really makes them unreadable.

[Marlowe]

Since it doth annoy you, oh great and sagacious Eldan; I'll not post another anime gif (or disney gif. Or gif of any description) for the remainder of the thread. I just was trying to keep in touch with tradition.

[Blackhawk748]

Gah. Why is it these theoretically interesting threads always devolve into anime gif spam so quickly. IT really makes them unreadable.

Tradition?

Also, perma permission

[unseenmage]

Gah. Why is it these theoretically interesting threads always devolve into anime gif spam so quickly. IT really makes them unreadable.
Gah. Why is it these theoretically interesting threads always devolve into badwrongfun complaint spam so quickly. IT really makes them unreadable.

[SangoProduction]

Gah. Why is it these theoretically interesting threads always devolve into badwrongfun complaint spam so quickly. IT really makes them unreadable.

Well, to be fair, a single GIF does take up almost an entire screen on its own. Having them in Spoilers would preserve both the GIFs and not make it be such a large post.

[unseenmage]

Well, to be fair, a single GIF does take up almost an entire screen on its own. Having them in Spoilers would preserve both the GIFs and not make it be such a large post.
A reasonable request reasonably made. Thank you for showing that such can be accomplished politely.

[SangoProduction]

A reasonable request reasonably made. Thank you for showing that such can be accomplished politely.

Appreciated, and duly noted.

[Fouredged Sword]

SNOWBLUFF

A snowbluff is a mundane hazard in dry places with snow and blowing winds. After a storm large bluffs of lightly packed show can be piled up. Such structures appear to be normal show covered hills at first glance, but a DC 15 survival check reveals them to have no solid core. Creatures wearing snowshoes or using other means to walk on top of snow can walk up and onto such a false hill. This is dangerous as such structures are unsound. Every round a small or larger creature walks on a snowbluff roll a percentile die. Small creatures have a 10% chance to fall into the snowbluff. Medium creatures have a 20% chance. Large creatures have a 40% chance. Huge and larger creatures cannot walk onto a snowbluff. Tiny or smaller creatures have no risk of sinking. Creatures without snowshoes automatically collapse a snowbluff as soon as they attempt to walk on it, but are generally on the edge and do not get caught in the effect. ANY creature that lands on a snowbluff from the air with any force automatically falls in.

A creature that sinks into a snowbluff drops immediately to bottom of the false bluff and the surface, now disturbed, collapses. The bluff decreases to half it's height, causing anyone on it to fall. The snow is soft, cushioning their landing and preventing fall damage. The danger is for the individual who fell though initially. They are fully enclosed under the now solidly compact snow. The primary danger is now suffocation as they must hold their breath as if underwater. All visibility is lost. They may attempt to "swim" 1ft a round with a DC 20 strength check or DC 25 escape artist check. The snow is much easier to dig from the outside. A creature can dig only in a square within it's natural reach. A individual not caught may dig at a rate of 2 ft per round, or 4 with a shovel or such tool. If the person who falls in is tied to a rope that someone outside the fallen bluff they may be pulled up with a DC 15 strength check. Such an attempt is a standard action and allows the puller to drag the victim up 5ft. The second advantage to having a rope is that the victem will be stopped by the rope and only sink up to the rope length into the collapsed bluff.

Small bluffs are not particularly dangerous. Most are only 10-15 foot tall and 20-40 foot on a side. Huge snowbluffs have been recorded though, ranging 30-40 feet tall and 100's of feet on a side. Hills are generally dune shaped, with a long side and short side. The long side normally runs perpendicular to the wind direction of the last storm.

Some places, like cold snowy valleys, have been known to generate whole landscapes of snowbluffs. Such locations are dangerous to the unprepared.

Snowbluffs on slopes are expecially dangerous. A snowbluff on a hill automatically turns into an avalanche as soon as it collapses. This moves all creatures on it to the bottom of the hill, deals 5d6 bludgeoning damage, and places all creatures on the bluff or in it's path in a random place within the settled snow.

Creatures tied together with rope in such a nasty event stay tied together unless the rope snaps. The avalanche makes a break check with a +10 strength score for each segment of rope holding creatures together. If the check exceeds the rope's break DC that section of rope snaps.

[SangoProduction]

Oh our first Mundane Waste Hazard. And so detailed. Nice.

[Fouredged Sword]

Eldan Oasis.

Eldan Oasis are a particularly dangerous hazard that shows up in dry locations that are connected to the paraelemental plane of slime. Normally a location that has a connection to the plane of slime is quite wet, but when such a connection forms in a place that is naturally very dry it creates a single wet oasis of tainted life that can poison a much larger area. The oasis takes the form of a normal looking oasis. Closer inspection shows the water to have a slimy film and the plants to be fungus and algae rather than actual plantlife. A DC 15 survival check will reveal that the oasis is not natural. A DC 20 knowledge (the planes) check will reveal the name and nature of the hazard. Drinking the water is a mistake. Drinking the water causes the subject to contract a particularly nasty strain of slimy doom (Save DC 18). At the bottom of the pool is always a open portal to the paraelemental plane of slime. The portal is frequently very small, but slimes and oozes can pass though even a pinhole given enough time. There is a 75% chance a creature from the Paralemental plane of slime is residing in the oaisis and will likely attack any creature who comes near. Roll a random encounter from the paraelemental plane of slime. Such creatures rarely stand the dry desert and will be unlikely to stray from the waters of the pool. If the portal is large enough any creature can pass freely between the desert and the plane of slime

What is worse is that this threat naturally causes travelers to blunder into it. The slime water drys into a light dust that is picked up by the desert wind. Any creature down wind from the oasis up to one mile per step of wind intensity is exposed and must save VS the poison for every 15 minutes of exposure. The dust acts as inhaled poison called Eldan Dust.

Eldan Dust - Poison (inhaled) DC 14 - Initial damage, 1d2 wisdom - Secondary damage, dehydration (the target becomes intensely thirsty. The immediately start dehydrating as if they failed to drink water. This effect is cumluative with multiple doses and natural dehydration. Drinking water removes this condition as normal) - Special, Eldan Dust is powdered contagious slime. Any creature who contacts it with their skin, injests, or inhales contracts slimy doom. A dose of this poison, added to water, taints thousands of gallons with the disease. Adding water to Eldan dust removes it's poisonous properties though. The wisdom damage cannot be healed naturally if the subject is dehydrated.

Creatures who inhale the poisonous dust will likely seek out a source of water. Such creatures die of dehydration, sickness, or an ooze predator living in the pool.

Eldan Oasis are a planer phenomenon. Any effect that can close a portal will stop the source of the ooze. The oasis will then dry out naturally and the slime and dust dissipate into harmless quantities over the next month or so. Some Eldan Oasis are fixtures in an area, others are cyclical, forming and fading on a regular pattern as the portal that fuels them turns on and off based on planer movement. Still more show up randomly and disappear just as randomly.

Despite the dangers of such a location there is a black market in Eldan Dust around some of the more predictable oasis. The dust is highly illegal to have or use as it is both a poison AND disease. Still, there is a market for such things, and unscrupulous beings willing to brave exposure for money.

[SangoProduction]

Who is that based on? Or is it just a waste hazard?

[Fouredged Sword]

Eldan, post #4. Requested a disease or ooze based concept. I didn't work in illusion, but rather a naturally sneaky threat.

[Eldan]

Aww, that's lovely, thank you.

[Snowbluff]

SNOWBLUFF


Oh man actual Snowbluffs.
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I could kiss you!

[Marlowe]

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