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Description

Lore:
The Grimoire of Eternal Torment is an unholy artifact, its origins shrouded in the darkest annals of forbidden lore. It is whispered that the grimoire was forged from the cursed essence of a powerful lich, whose soul was bound within its pages through an unspeakable ritual of sacrifice and suffering.

The grimoire's covers are adorned with twisted runes and sigils that seem to writhe and pulse with an otherworldly energy, as if alive. Its pages are filled with blasphemous incantations and rituals that grant mastery over the forces of undeath and eternal torment.

Properties of the Grimoire of Eternal Torment:
Undying Resurrection: The grimoire's wielder can cast the revivify spell without expending a spell slot, once per long rest. However, the target is resurrected as an undead thrall bound to serve the caster's will.
Torment Unleashed: Through a profane ritual, the user can unleash a wave of agonizing necrotic energy, dealing massive damage to all living creatures within a specified area and inflicting them with a debilitating curse for a limited time.
Master of the Undead: The bearer gains proficiency in the Intimidation skill and advantage on saving throws against being frightened or effects that cause fear.

Curse of the Grimoire of Eternal Torment:
Unholy Corruption: Each time a ritual is performed using the grimoire, the user's body is slowly corrupted by necrotic energy. They must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or gain a level of exhaustion that cannot be removed until the next dawn.
Insatiable Hunger for Power: After delving into the grimoire's secrets, the user develops an insatiable hunger for power over life and death. They must pass a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become obsessed with studying the grimoire, ignoring all other activities, including eating and sleeping.
Lich's Vengeance: The bound essence of the lich seeks to escape its prison by possessing the user's body. The lich may attempt to influence or torment the user through nightmarish visions, whispers from the dead, or by manipulating the user's undead servants.

Use in Campaign:
The Grimoire of Eternal Torment could be the centerpiece of a campaign delving into the darkest depths of necromancy and the dangers of tampering with the forces of undeath. Its discovery could set the party on a path of unraveling a sinister cult's plans to unleash a powerful undead scourge upon the world. Alternatively, a reckless wizard or warlock could stumble upon the grimoire, unleashing its corrupting influence and drawing the attention of the bound lich's essence.

Possessing or using the grimoire could lead to harrowing encounters with undead horrors, eerie phenomena, and the ever-present risk of succumbing to the lure of power over life and death at the cost of one's soul. The party must grapple with the temptation of mastering necromancy versus the potential corruption and dangers posed by the grimoire's curse, creating rich roleplaying opportunities and moral dilemmas.

Description

Lore:
The Grimoire of Eternal Torment is an unholy artifact, its origins shrouded in the darkest annals of forbidden lore. It is whispered that the grimoire was forged from the cursed essence of a powerful lich, whose soul was bound within its pages through an unspeakable ritual of sacrifice and suffering.

The grimoire's covers are adorned with twisted runes and sigils that seem to writhe and pulse with an otherworldly energy, as if alive. Its pages are filled with blasphemous incantations and rituals that grant mastery over the forces of undeath and eternal torment.

Properties of the Grimoire of Eternal Torment:
Undying Resurrection: The grimoire's wielder can cast the revivify spell without expending a spell slot, once per long rest. However, the target is resurrected as an undead thrall bound to serve the caster's will.
Torment Unleashed: Through a profane ritual, the user can unleash a wave of agonizing necrotic energy, dealing massive damage to all living creatures within a specified area and inflicting them with a debilitating curse for a limited time.
Master of the Undead: The bearer gains proficiency in the Intimidation skill and advantage on saving throws against being frightened or effects that cause fear.

Curse of the Grimoire of Eternal Torment:
Unholy Corruption: Each time a ritual is performed using the grimoire, the user's body is slowly corrupted by necrotic energy. They must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or gain a level of exhaustion that cannot be removed until the next dawn.
Insatiable Hunger for Power: After delving into the grimoire's secrets, the user develops an insatiable hunger for power over life and death. They must pass a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become obsessed with studying the grimoire, ignoring all other activities, including eating and sleeping.
Lich's Vengeance: The bound essence of the lich seeks to escape its prison by possessing the user's body. The lich may attempt to influence or torment the user through nightmarish visions, whispers from the dead, or by manipulating the user's undead servants.

Use in Campaign:
The Grimoire of Eternal Torment could be the centerpiece of a campaign delving into the darkest depths of necromancy and the dangers of tampering with the forces of undeath. Its discovery could set the party on a path of unraveling a sinister cult's plans to unleash a powerful undead scourge upon the world. Alternatively, a reckless wizard or warlock could stumble upon the grimoire, unleashing its corrupting influence and drawing the attention of the bound lich's essence.

Possessing or using the grimoire could lead to harrowing encounters with undead horrors, eerie phenomena, and the ever-present risk of succumbing to the lure of power over life and death at the cost of one's soul. The party must grapple with the temptation of mastering necromancy versus the potential corruption and dangers posed by the grimoire's curse, creating rich roleplaying opportunities and moral dilemmas.