Ghost-Glass Calcification - AI-generated fantasy Hazard

Ghost-Glass Calcification

Jagged, semi-translucent crystal growths that sprout from the stone in places where necrotic energy has pooled. These shards are formed from the literal crystallization of lingering psychic trauma and spiritual residue.

Hazard EntryEnvironmentalLevel1Simple

Ghost-Glass Calcification

1LevelCommonRarityTombs, Catacombs, Haunted RuinsEnvironment
NecroticFragileDetection
Level1
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HP5
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AC10
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TypeEnvironmental
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ComplexitySimple
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RarityCommon

Defenses

AC10
Hard0
HP5
BT 0
Fort+N/A
Ref+-5
Will+N/A
Immune
Psychic, Poison
Resist
Piercing, Slashing
Weak
Bludgeoning, Thunder
NecroticFragileDetection

Detection

PerPassive Perception 12
StlDC 12
InitN/A

Clusters of milky-white, razor-sharp shards that pulse with a faint, cold blue luminescence. They resemble frozen smoke or jagged glass teeth growing from the floor.

Standard Engagement

Trigger

A creature enters the hazard area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there.

Routine

N/A

Reset

The hazard is destroyed once triggered or cleared. It slowly regrows over 1d4 weeks if the necrotic source is not purified.

Jagged Shards

The creature takes 1d4 piercing damage from the razor-sharp edges.

Spiritual Backlash

The creature must make a DC 11 Charisma saving throw as the shattered crystal releases a burst of psychic sorrow. On a failure, the creature takes 1d6 necrotic damage and has disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn.

Treacherous Footing

The area covered by Ghost-Glass Calcification is considered difficult terrain.

Description

Jagged, semi-translucent crystal growths that sprout from the stone in places where necrotic energy has pooled. These shards are formed from the literal crystallization of lingering psychic trauma and spiritual residue.

Discovery

A DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals the subtle shimmering of the floor and the faint, discordant humming the glass emits.

Archival Lore

Necromancers call this Ghost-Glass. It appears after a mass loss of life where the souls were unable to transition. The shards act as a physical battery for sorrow.

Environment
Tombs, Catacombs, Haunted Ruins
Theme
Restless Spirits
Creator
Natural necrotic accumulation
Purpose
Accidental environmental hazard
Game System
D&D 5E
Art Style
Gothic horror with dark shadows and ethereal, glowing blue highlights. The texture of the glass should look sharp and unnaturally translucent.
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