FX weilding critters
FX weilding critters posted in Species, Aliens, Xenoforms & Monsters forum comment posted by derek_holland There is a tick that induces an allergy to red meat, one that is expanding its range in North America. Fantastic versions may induce all kinds of allergies:
- Sunlight is pretty bad as it causes many other characters to think the afflicted are vampires or otherwise cursed (which they are, sort of). Also applies to silver, iron and salt.
- Saltwater. Not bad for most people, terrible for sailors and seafolk that come onto land occasionally (like mers that can turn their tails into legs for a limited amount of time).
- Blood. A useful biological weapon versus vampires.
- Reading. A useful biological weapon versus wizards.
And then there is the possibility of compulsions rather than allergies:
- Walking to X location, such as the North Pole or first temple of an ancient god. Attempts to travel in other ways results in symptomatic attack.
- Building an effigy to that ancient god. Depending on how the character's culture looks upon that god, this could result in pitchforks and torches or holy battles.
- Farming a crop that is unusual and only desired by arboreal elves and pixies. Trade with them is possible, but payments will be weird.
- Dig for gold in one's backyard. If there is no gold there, eventually the hole will reach the lair of the monster that created the ticks.
Any suggestions for other allergies and compulsions?
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