Withcmind is contracted by eating the brain tissue of a former witch. It is a neurological condition, a disease that turns one’s brain into a black, spongy substance. Those who partake in this unique form of cannibalism have their own brains change, along with their perceptions. The infinite secrets of the universe unveil right before their eyes.
The weak-willed quickly go mad. Their minds are crushed under the unending heft. They succumb to shakes and start foaming at the mouth. Death takes them not long after. The lucky few, however, can accept the infinite vastness of the universe. The breadth of this knowledge is so enormous, though, that it’s unfathomable to mortal minds and is accompanied by a constant headache. Due to the pain, witches are unable to sleep, forever doomed to contemplate the chaotic mysteries of the universe. The intimate knowledge of the unknowable lets a witch tap into the limitless possibilities that are hidden from mortal eyes.
For a witch, space-time unfolds, allowing a peek into distant places and events. A prophecy of this nature is worth a lot, even if it’s incomprehensible to a mortal. In many cultures, witches serve as spiritual guides and fortune tellers.
Witchmind lets one discover secret passages, hidden in the cosmic folds, and visit times eons and worlds lightyears away. This unique ability allowed the human race to spread throughout the cosmos.
An aware mind reigns over all matter. The fingers of a witch’s hand press on reality with an infinite weight. This lets a witch manifest her chaotic thoughts, twisting and shaping the physical world around her.
The first witch manifested her wondrous abilities naturally. When she died, her disciples opened her skull and consumed her brain to partake in her wisdom.
Witchmind might have an eldritch purpose, hinting at a bigger force. It might have been engineered by someone. Or it might be a way to communicate with a cosmic entity.
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