This spell curses a creature on the same plane of existence as you with withering and horrific aging. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw against your spellcasting DC. On a successful save, the target becomes aware that somebody attempted to curse them. On a failed save, the target becomes cursed and is unaware of this. Upon the completion of this curse’s triggering event, the target automatically advances to stage 1 of this curse.   Triggering event. The next time the cursed creature wields a weapon or spellcasting focus, an old wound of theirs reopens.   Stage 1. The cursed creature becomes easily agitated and aggressive.   Stage 2. The cursed creature becomes obsessed with violence. The thrill of solo battle intoxicates them, and their demeanor toward their allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature cannot benefit from the spells or abilities of allies.   Stage 3. The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while there are enemies to slaughter. The cursed creature cannot complete a long rest.   Culmination. Upon failing the final escalation check, the cursed creature twists into a deformed figure and becomes a permanently transformed Lycanthrope. If the creature is a player character, they become an NPC under the GM’s control.