Acid Reflux

August 3, 2022
Limitless Heroics Cover: As our heroes fight the hydra, we see just some of the variety of symptoms represented in this book. The paladin has a prosthetic arm to assist with their amputation. The barbarian rages from their wheelchair, providing mobility for their paralyzed legs. The ranger, whose body is more accustomed to an aquatic environment just as someone in the real world may be more comfortable in a quieter or darker sensory environment, finds ways to compensate and keep fighting. The wizard’s vitiligo may not be thought of as a disability, nor should it be, yet many in the real world experience severe discrimination due to unusual skin pigment — how many celebrities, corporate executives, or politicians do you know with visibly irregular skin?

You experience heartburn: a burning or stabbing pain in your lower chest area. Any action that requires concentration (e.g., maintaining a spell) requires a successful DC 6 + (IE) Constitution saving throw per round to maintain concentration.

Real-world Examples

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Down Syndrome

Assistive Options

Avoiding certain foods can help reduce heartburn. If you avoid smoking, caffeine, alcohol, large meals, and spicy and acidic foods for a day, you can make a DC 10 + (IE) Constitution saving throw. On success, the IE reduces by 1.

Magical Assistance

Magic effects that provide resistance to acid damage reduce the IE of Acid Reflux by 1.