Scroll of ancient forbidden unspeakable evil

scroll of ancient forbidden unspeakable evil

This is a tattered scrap of paper with some evil-looking markings on it. As you glance at it, you see the markings rearrange themselves into legible characters. At least they didn't rearrange themselves into cartoon characters, because that would've been even creepier.

Type: combat item

Selling Price: 65 Meat.

On use in combat:

You use the scroll of ancient forbidden unspeakable evil.

You read the runes written on the tattered scroll. Black tentacles emerge from the ground beneath it, and beat it soundly for 25 damage.

You double over with pain -- your brain feels like it's on fire. These things are bad for you. You lose 6 hit points. (hot damage)

or

You use the scroll of ancient forbidden unspeakable evil.

You read the runes written on the tattered scroll. A fire-ringed portal opens up behind it, singeing it for 42 damage before closing again. That portal must've lead somewhere pretty awful.

You suddenly notice a horrible smell. You look around, but find that it's coming from inside your nose! These scrolls are dangerous, man. You lose 5 hit points. (stench damage)