Addled

A temporary confusion status. Caused by [Rotten Egg] and higher-level [Deviled Egg], as AOE effect w/ 2 sec timer, when dropped/thrown from nest by Giant Eagles, and other giant birds. Giant birds are larger than most birds through genetics, but their increased size is largely due to a time-delayed enlarging effect engineered into the shell (by the community of well-meaning, if short-sighted, giant animal watchers). Enlargement takes effect on hatching. Unfortunately, this also applies when the egg is full of pink goop.
When it gets in the face, the goop causes [Addled]. The character stands up, attempt to remove the goop, turns in a tight circle seeking a wall (falling off any ledge), and attacks anyone in that circle (as an unknown threat). The effect is generally brief (to avoid irritating timers), but is potentially impactful when multiple party members are hit in proximity.
Addled eggs can hatch into birds with permanent [Addled] status.

AI Stub Addled by ChatGPT 4.0 Plus / DALL-E

Type

Neurological

• Wiktionary - Addling
• Wikipedia - Goose Egg Addling
• Merriam-webster - Addled