Darakhul Fever

Spread mainly through bite wounds, this rare disease makes itself known within 24 hours by swiftly debilitating the infected. A creature so afflicted must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw after every long rest. Failure costs the victim 1d6 Constitution damage and 1d4 Dexterity damage. The victim recovers from the disease by making successful saving throws on two consecutive days, but the accumulating Constitution damage makes this less likely with each passing day. Greater restoration cures the disease; cure disease allows the victim to make the daily Constitution check with advantage. Once the disease is cured, the victim recovers 2 Dexterity points per day naturally, but only magic can restore the lost Constitution.
Primarily spread among humanoids, the disease can affect ogres, and therefore other giants may be susceptible. If the infected creature dies while infected with darakhul fever, roll 1d20 , add the character’s current Constitution modifier, and find the result on the Adjustment Table to determine what undead form the victim’s body rises in.

Adjustment Table

1–9 None; victim is simply dead
10–16 Ghoul
17–20 Ghast
21+ Ghoul, Darakhul

Type

Supernatural

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon