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| 3 || '''Allergic reaction''' causes character to sneeze uncontrollably and suffer 1 damage every hour, until removed from present vegetative environment or antidote given.
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| 01-05 || '''Allergic reaction''' causes character to sneeze uncontrollably and suffer 1 damage every hour, until removed from present vegetative environment or antidote given.
 
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| 2 || '''Beehive or wasp's nest''' is unintentionally disturbed, resulting in multiple stings for one or more members of the party (2-8 for the character, 1-3 for any others within 20 ft.).
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| 06-08 || '''Beehive or wasp's nest''' is unintentionally disturbed, resulting in multiple stings for one or more members of the party (2-8 for the character, 1-3 for any others within 20 ft.).
 
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| 3 || '''Blisters''' and sore feet result from inadequate or worn out footwear; reduce maximum movement to stride-3.
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| 09-13 || '''Blisters''' and sore feet result from inadequate or worn out footwear; reduce maximum movement to stride-3.
 
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| 8 || '''Burn self''' on a cooking pot or while reaching into the fire at dinner time; suffer 1d4 damage.
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| 14-27 || '''Burn self''' on a cooking pot or while reaching into the fire at dinner time; suffer 1d4 damage.
 
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| 1 || '''Catch random affliction''' without the source or reason being known; perhaps someone who was met, or from handling an object, or simply brewing the disease from within.  Determine area of infection, nature and degree randomly.
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| 28 || '''Catch random affliction''' without the source or reason being known; perhaps someone who was met, or from handling an object, or simply brewing the disease from within.  Determine area of infection, nature and degree randomly.
 
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| 2 || '''Contact with a poisonous plant''' causes an intensive skin irritation, rash and itching that continues for 3-12 days without relent, unless an antidote is applied; denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses); the character suffers a 10% possibility of spell failure due to itching.
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| 29-31 || '''Contact with a poisonous plant''' causes an intensive skin irritation, rash and itching that continues for 3-12 days without relent, unless an antidote is applied; denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses); the character suffers a 10% possibility of spell failure due to itching.
 
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| 3 || '''Cut self deeply''' while being foolishly distracted, while employing a blade, stake or similar-shaped object; suffer 1d6 damage.
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| 32-36 || '''Cut self deeply''' while being foolishly distracted, while employing a blade, stake or similar-shaped object; suffer 1d6 damage.
 
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| 13 || '''Cut self lightly''' while rearranging gear or performing general work in camp; suffer 1 damage.
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| 37-58 || '''Cut self lightly''' while rearranging gear or performing general work in camp; suffer 1 damage.
 
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| 1 || '''Falling rock''' either closely misses (1-7) or strikes (8) character from above.  If hit, the character suffers 1-10 damage.
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| 59-60 || '''Falling rock''' either closely misses (1-7) or strikes (8) character from above.  If hit, the character suffers 1-10 damage.
 
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| 2 || '''Gear lost or left behind,''' requiring either its abandonment or searching back along the way the players came, requiring 2-5 hours; success requires the party's wisest person to make a wisdom check.
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| 61-63 || '''Gear lost or left behind,''' requiring either its abandonment or searching back along the way the players came, requiring 2-5 hours; success requires the party's wisest person to make a wisdom check.
 
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| 8 || '''Get lost'' and lose all orientation for 20 to 30 minutes; rangers with orientation or pathfinding skill are confused for only 5 to 8 minutes.
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| 64-76 || '''Get lost'' and lose all orientation for 20 to 30 minutes; rangers with orientation or pathfinding skill are confused for only 5 to 8 minutes.
 
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| 8 || '''Insect sting''' produces a mild rash that denies the character a restful sleep that night, before subsiding.
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| 77-90 || '''Insect sting''' produces a mild rash that denies the character a restful sleep that night, before subsiding.
 
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| 5 || '''Mis-step into shallow water''' causes the character to soak their footwear and stockings from the ankle down; irritating and causes -1 charisma until dried.
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| 91-98 || '''Mis-step into shallow water''' causes the character to soak their footwear and stockings from the ankle down; irritating and causes -1 charisma until dried.
 
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| 2 || '''Mis-step into adjacent pond or stream''' causes the player to become soaked from the waist or the shoulders down (50/50 chance); -2 charisma until clothes and gear are dried.
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| 99-101 || '''Mis-step into adjacent pond or stream''' causes the player to become soaked from the waist or the shoulders down (50/50 chance); -2 charisma until clothes and gear are dried.
 
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| 13 || '''Not enough gathered wood''' for the fire becomes apparent in the middle of the night; as the embers darken, something must be done.
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| 102-110 || '''Not enough gathered wood''' for the fire becomes apparent in the middle of the night; as the embers darken, something must be done.
 
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| 1 || '''Rip tent while setting up;''' needs repair.
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| 111-123 || '''Rip tent while setting up;''' needs repair.
 
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| 2 || '''Roll to break''' random non-magical item in the player's possession.
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| 124-126 || '''Roll to break''' random non-magical item in the player's possession.
 
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| 1 || '''Route travelled is blocked or washed out;''' nature of the obstruction is left up to the DM.
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| 127-128 || '''Route travelled is blocked or washed out;''' nature of the obstruction is left up to the DM.
 
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| 8 || '''Slip and fall''' results in a forward tumble that causes 1-4 damage; if slip occurs in a small boat or along a cliff, the character must make dexterity check or go over the side.
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| 129-142 || '''Slip and fall''' results in a forward tumble that causes 1-4 damage; if slip occurs in a small boat or along a cliff, the character must make dexterity check or go over the side.
 
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| 5 || '''Sunburn''' causes discomfort and peeling that lasts for several days, denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses).
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| 143-150 || '''Sunburn''' causes discomfort and peeling that lasts for several days, denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses).
 
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| 8 || '''Trip and stumble''' results in a hard bruise that lasts from 2-4 days; movement during that time cannot exceed stride-1; there's a 50% chance the character cannot ride.
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| 151-163 || '''Trip and stumble''' results in a hard bruise that lasts from 2-4 days; movement during that time cannot exceed stride-1; there's a 50% chance the character cannot ride.
 
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| 5 || '''Twisted ankle''' (1-4) or wrist (5-6) causes 1 point of injury; character cannot rely on that body part until the injury is healed.
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| 164-172 || '''Twisted ankle''' (1-4) or wrist (5-6) causes 1 point of injury; character cannot rely on that body part until the injury is healed.
 
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| 13 || '''Walk into a branch,''' lightly cutting face or neck; character suffers 1 damage.
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| 173-193 || '''Walk into a branch,''' lightly cutting face or neck; character suffers 1 damage.
 
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| 2 || '''Walk into an overhanging limb,''' knocking the character flat; character suffers 1-3 damage per level.
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| 194-197 || '''Walk into an overhanging limb,''' knocking the character flat; character suffers 1-3 damage per level.
 
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| 1 || '''Weather change''' on an unpredictable micro-level (even with regards to spells/abilities) produces a 4-point increase in [[Travel#Wind|wind]] or a brief rainshower that last 5-20 minutes.
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| 198 || '''Weather change''' on an unpredictable micro-level (even with regards to spells/abilities) produces a 4-point increase in [[Travel#Wind|wind]] or a brief rainshower that last 5-20 minutes.
 
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| 1 || '''Wildfire''' of a natural origin can be smelt or seen from a distance, but offers a threat to the players well-being depending on the wind direction.
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| 199-200 || '''Wildfire''' of a natural origin can be smelt or seen from a distance, but offers a threat to the players well-being depending on the wind direction.
 
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Revision as of 01:30, 15 August 2023

Malady Checks are an unpleasant part of every individual's life, as the word "malady" is used in-game as a blanket term for mishaps, illnesses, setbacks, inconveniences and such like. No character is exempt from these rolls, regardless of their prestige or ability — because anyone might, at any time, have a bad day. Checks are made randomly, once per game session, or whenever characters find themselves in especially dangerous circumstances. Some are dire and potentially fatal, while others merely create problems. As time passes, expect more and more possibilities to be added to the list.

The chance of a wholly random malady occurring is 1 in 20. It's suggested that every member of the party rolls a d20 and calls out their number; the DM also throws a d20, or rolls one using a cup without revealing it until the players have rolled. Any player's roll that matches that of the DM suffers a malady.

Table

Malady Table
Roll (d200) Result
01-05 Allergic reaction causes character to sneeze uncontrollably and suffer 1 damage every hour, until removed from present vegetative environment or antidote given.
06-08 Beehive or wasp's nest is unintentionally disturbed, resulting in multiple stings for one or more members of the party (2-8 for the character, 1-3 for any others within 20 ft.).
09-13 Blisters and sore feet result from inadequate or worn out footwear; reduce maximum movement to stride-3.
14-27 Burn self on a cooking pot or while reaching into the fire at dinner time; suffer 1d4 damage.
28 Catch random affliction without the source or reason being known; perhaps someone who was met, or from handling an object, or simply brewing the disease from within. Determine area of infection, nature and degree randomly.
29-31 Contact with a poisonous plant causes an intensive skin irritation, rash and itching that continues for 3-12 days without relent, unless an antidote is applied; denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses); the character suffers a 10% possibility of spell failure due to itching.
32-36 Cut self deeply while being foolishly distracted, while employing a blade, stake or similar-shaped object; suffer 1d6 damage.
37-58 Cut self lightly while rearranging gear or performing general work in camp; suffer 1 damage.
59-60 Falling rock either closely misses (1-7) or strikes (8) character from above. If hit, the character suffers 1-10 damage.
61-63 Gear lost or left behind, requiring either its abandonment or searching back along the way the players came, requiring 2-5 hours; success requires the party's wisest person to make a wisdom check.
64-76 'Get lost and lose all orientation for 20 to 30 minutes; rangers with orientation or pathfinding skill are confused for only 5 to 8 minutes.
77-90 Insect sting produces a mild rash that denies the character a restful sleep that night, before subsiding.
91-98 Mis-step into shallow water causes the character to soak their footwear and stockings from the ankle down; irritating and causes -1 charisma until dried.
99-101 Mis-step into adjacent pond or stream causes the player to become soaked from the waist or the shoulders down (50/50 chance); -2 charisma until clothes and gear are dried.
102-110 Not enough gathered wood for the fire becomes apparent in the middle of the night; as the embers darken, something must be done.
111-123 Rip tent while setting up; needs repair.
124-126 Roll to break random non-magical item in the player's possession.
127-128 Route travelled is blocked or washed out; nature of the obstruction is left up to the DM.
129-142 Slip and fall results in a forward tumble that causes 1-4 damage; if slip occurs in a small boat or along a cliff, the character must make dexterity check or go over the side.
143-150 Sunburn causes discomfort and peeling that lasts for several days, denying restful sleep unless mildly intoxicated (or some other means of dulling the senses).
151-163 Trip and stumble results in a hard bruise that lasts from 2-4 days; movement during that time cannot exceed stride-1; there's a 50% chance the character cannot ride.
164-172 Twisted ankle (1-4) or wrist (5-6) causes 1 point of injury; character cannot rely on that body part until the injury is healed.
173-193 Walk into a branch, lightly cutting face or neck; character suffers 1 damage.
194-197 Walk into an overhanging limb, knocking the character flat; character suffers 1-3 damage per level.
198 Weather change on an unpredictable micro-level (even with regards to spells/abilities) produces a 4-point increase in wind or a brief rainshower that last 5-20 minutes.
199-200 Wildfire of a natural origin can be smelt or seen from a distance, but offers a threat to the players well-being depending on the wind direction.