Brain Matter
Items it suits
The part fits a special slot in items like these:
- ring of mind shielding
- amulet of proof against detection and location
Where it comes from (2)
| Creature | CR | Grade | Capacity | Check | Load · portions | Drawback | Ruin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couatl | 4 | Medium | 100 | Medicine or Survival 15 | light · 1 | – | Psychic |
| Aboleth | 10 | Medium | 100 | Medicine or Survival 15 | light · 1 | Necrotic, Poison | Psychic |
Description
Aboleth
Glistening white brain tissue – the organ that lets an aboleth bend other minds to its will.
Use: eat it (action) and make a DC 12 Constitution save. Success – telepathy out to 30 feet for 1 hour. Failure – poisoned for 1 hour.
Good for: telepathy items (minor fit).
Couatl
Pink-grey brain tissue that makes you dizzy and confused if you stare at it too long.
Good for: mind items and items that hide you from detection (minor fit), e.g. a ring of mind shielding.
In this system
A portion is an empty vessel that holds its grade’s capacity (100 MP). Unique parts are what a special slot is for.
Based on Nord Games – The Ultimate Guide to Foraging, Harvesting & Natural Discovery, Harvesting – description rewritten in our own words.