Sunny-Day Sleepies

"Be careful, egglet, eating so much today!" Gram-nana cooed gently, as a fledgling Ebi scarfed down yet another plate of food. "You catch a single sunbeam, and you'll be out like a light!"

— Path to Adventure, chapter 2: Sunny-day Sleepies

Striking those who find themselves in the comfort of a warm sunbeam, the sunny-day sleepies is a condition that inflicts a great sleepiness upon its unfortunate victims.

Inevitable Naptime

There are some levels of sleepy that you just can't shake, where the nearest soft spot screams to you, and simply won't let you pass by without taking the tiniest little nap. The sunny-day sleepies are more likely to hit you if you've got a belly full of delicious homemade meals, or if you've loaded up on tasty treats before setting out on the path.
Sleepiness is already common enough in these situations, but the added effect of the sunny-day sleepies makes for a simply inescapable desire to lay down and rest — and few are able to resist the allure of naptime in this state.

Bane of New Adventurers

The sunny-day sleepies are sometimes known as the fledgling adventurer's greatest foe — but that doesn't mean the experienced sort are immune to it! There's a reason most experienced adventurers save their biggest meals for dinner, and it's to make sure their missions aren't derailed by a spreading yawn, as one member of the party comes down with the sunny-day sleepies and spreads it to the whole team, whether they've eaten or not.

Cure for the Yawn

There are few known remedies for the sunny-day sleepies that can reverse the sleepy effect once it's kicked in. The usual pick-me-ups aren't terribly effective; no tea or coffee is going to keep your eyes open once the warm sun draws that first, deep yawn out of you, but certain energy potions might do the trick. Rather unconventionally, some spells and consumables of darkness can also reverse the exhaustion, but they are hard to come by, and not everyone is keen on using this school of magic for everyday troubles.

Best to have your big meals before bed, or you might find yourself in bed at midday!

Effect Type

Sleep

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Causes

Warm sunlight & a full belly

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Symptoms

Big yawns, incredible drowsiness, trouble walking straight, great desire to lay down

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Remedies

Energy Potions
Darkness Potions & Spells

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On the Path to Adventure

This great foe of new adventurers struck Ebi on her journey to Iverra, in chapter two of the Path to Adventure!
I think she'd say the pumpkin pie was well-worth the delay in her travels.