Every day, we are bombarded with information from all directions. The rise of technology and social media has made it easier than ever to access news, opinions, and entertainment. But amidst this constant stream of information, how can we separate fact from fiction? One approach is what I call "The Magical 95 5." This concept suggests that 95% of the information we come across may lack accuracy or reliability, while only 5% can be considered trustworthy and credible. It paints a picture of a world where misinformation, whether intentionally disseminated or created innocently through obliviousness or errors, is the norm. The reason behind this concept is simple.
“Yooou who reeeekindle the Flaaaame, embraaaaccceee deeaatttthhhh!”
Such a curse can be from a variety of sources; an exploitation of a life source at a deific level, exposure to using evil magics for too long, a hex brought upon by a powerful caster or even a destructive force bent on draining life from all reality. Maybe it was a little too realistic for classic monster movie fans; maybe Drake just isn t enough of a monster; or maybe it just came along a decade too late.
The reason behind this concept is simple. The internet has democratized access to information, allowing anyone to publish and share content. However, this democratization has also lowered the barrier for spreading false or misleading information.
Curse of Undeath – A Dark Souls-inspired mechanic
Check out my updated take on this alongside some neat ways to change up Tomb of Annihilation (again) here!
“Yooou who reeeekindle the Flaaaame, embraaaaccceee deeaatttthhhh!”
Sometimes, the sweet embrace of death is all but impossible for countless damned souls. They are forced to continue to walk a dark path. For them, they seek to regain an essence of life and restore their shattered minds, lest they be lost to an abyss of emptiness and madness. Such a curse can be from a variety of sources; an exploitation of a life source at a deific level, exposure to/using evil magics for too long, a hex brought upon by a powerful caster or even a destructive force bent on draining life from all reality.
The Curse of Undeath is a vile magical power that breaks the soul and leaves the body as little more than a husk. These drained husks share little with their once living counterparts. They are merely corpses controlled and warped by dread energy. Any remnants of mind left in these creatures are stretched to madness and driven to violence. While many of them retain enough knowledge to fight as though could in life, it is impossible for them to engage in rational dialogue let alone interact peacefully.
Author’s Note: Dark Souls III is out and I love it! With that, here’s an optional rule for handling a curse similar to the Undead of the Dark Souls universe. If you don’t want to literally be running Dark Souls, it shouldn’t be too hard to reflavor this into a different dread curse of sorts. If you’ve ever played Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, Anthony’s chapter certainly comes to mind. One last disclaimer, these are mostly random ideas in my head, in an attempt to make a Dark Souls inspired mechanic. As such, it’s more than likely that this idea is a bit clunky. It will probably receive a revision in the future, if reader interest is there.
An Affliction of Body, Mind and Soul
As the last of life’s flames extinguish, you become less and less human. For every time you die, a piece of you is lost when you’re brought back. Only through restoring your humanity can you truly become whole. Even before the curse has truly taken hold of you, its dark power has tainted you indefinitely. You may currently look like one of the living, but heinous power seeks to transform you into one of many mindless and angry dead.
The source of the curse can be from one of several horrible events. Perhaps the Gods attempted to prolong the life of themselves and their followers by draining life essence from the planes. Perhaps an entire area was desecrated by overuse of necromancy. No matter the cause, the results will turn apocalyptic in the long run as people without souls begin to wither into deranged husks. Even before before truly becoming one of the Undead, the cursed already suffer greatly. Upon being afflicted by the Curse of Undeath, you automatically fail death saving throws when brought to 0 HP. You must still roll a Death save. Upon failure, you receive two failed saves instead. Getting a natural 1 causes three failed saves instead of two.
Image Source: Revenant – oevrlord
Based off of Dark Souls, which belongs to From Software. Made by Doctor Necrotic, for Doctor Necrotic Media.
There’s always a ranch or town boss in a Western who’s the villain, but when there’s a vampire gunman in town any villain is going to seem soft by comparison—even someone like Bruce Gordon, who played Frank Nitti in the old Untouchables TV series and also appeared with Vincent Price in Tower of London. And there’s always a damsel in distress, a delectable morsel-in-waiting in every vampire movie. Here, the part is played by Kathleen Crowley, who was in her fair share of B movies and Westerns, including The Rebel Set, Target Earth, Female Jungle, and Maverick.
It has become increasingly challenging to verify the authenticity of what we see and read. The Magical 95 5 concept serves as a reminder that we should approach information with caution and skepticism, particularly online. We should be critical thinkers, questioning the source, motive, and evidence behind the information we encounter. Additionally, the concept highlights the need to diversify our sources of information. Relying on a single news outlet or social media platform can lead to a limited and biased perspective. By seeking out various perspectives and fact-checking claims, we can increase the likelihood of accessing accurate information. At the same time, it is essential to develop our own media literacy skills. The ability to navigate through the overwhelming amount of information available to us is crucial. We must learn to discern between reliable sources and unreliable ones, identify logical fallacies, and separate fact from opinion. This is an ongoing process, as new forms of manipulation and misinformation continue to emerge. Overall, the Magical 95 5 concept underscores the increasingly complicated landscape of information. It reminds us that while we have access to unprecedented amounts of information, not all of it can be trusted. By remaining vigilant, critical, and open-minded, we can better navigate the digital age and make informed decisions based on accurate and reliable information..
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