Masters of Rot, Decay, and Tenacious Survival

Those who bond with rodents gain mastery over rot and necrosis, shaping decay as both a weapon and a tool. Their bond reflects the tenacity, resourcefulness, and survival-driven instincts of creatures who thrive in the shadows, carving resilience from hardship and strength from ruin.

Abilities Granted by the Rodent Bond

Rotbite – Inflict a rapidly decaying wound that spreads mild necrotic damage over time.
Gnawing Decay – Targeted object or armor slowly breaks down as if chewed by invisible teeth.
Putrefy – Cause organic material to rot instantly, turning food, wood, or corpses into sludge.
Moldburst – Release a burst of fast-growing mold that blinds or chokes enemies in a small area.
Carrion Bloom – Animate a patch of rotting ground that lashes at enemies with fungal tendrils.
Filth Fever – Infect a target with a debilitating sickness that saps strength and accuracy.
Toxic Gnarl – Coat your or your rodent’s claws/teeth with an infectious necrotic toxin.
Septic Cloud – Summon a rancid vapor that obscures vision and induces coughing fits.
Spoil – Corrupt a nearby water or food source, making it temporarily harmful.
Burrowborn Resilience – Gain temporary resistance to poison, disease, and necrotic damage.
Scrapper’s Endurance – Temporarily boosts stamina and pain resistance.
Scavenger’s Vitality – Heal slightly whenever eating food.
Resistant Nest – Create a protective zone that reduces poison and disease effects for allies.
Rot – Infest a small area with rot that slows enemies and lowers their defenses.
Fester Mark – Mark a target so all necrotic or poison effects against them are intensified.
Nibblestep – Move silently and swiftly through debris or cluttered terrain.
Scrap Sense – Detect weak points in decaying structures, traps, or barriers.