My theme is a month of prompts and ideas for tabletop role-playing games or prompts for fantasy writers.
Knowledge Kidnappers Quest - Object
(See letter K post for details.)Lady Capherhim's Comb
While running this through one's hair, charisma is boosted +50. Anyone who sees the player using the comb, and who has the letters "p" or "h" in their name, takes a 20 point hit to dexterity for 24 hours; those named with the letter "f" take a 40 point hit to dexterity for 72 hours and needs to roll for every action, including walking or drinking, as they are so enamored by the beauty they have seen that they can barely function.
Misuse - If the comb is used in a way that ruins the life of another (to take the consent of someone or to destroy a true love), the user drops to negative 20 charisma for all time, and no items, spells, or enhancements can improve it. The misuser becomes hideous, and any who look upon them feels revolted and overcome with thankfulness that they look better. Even the blind are somehow aware that they're in the presence of someone disgusting. The comb gives a warning, sending a telepathic message to the player, asking them to rethink their choice before that dreadful use. Time-traveling back and stopping the user is the only way to undo the misuse curse.
Great idea! It reminds me of something I saw in a published scenario with a mirror and a curse...
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