Living Rebreather (5e Equipment)

Wondrous Item (symbiote), Rare (Requires attunement)

Ever wonder what would happen if you merged an ooze with some water, well this symbiote is bluish but is completely clear in any liquid.
This Symbiote seeks out bodies of water and tries to be drunk. When a liquid with this symbiote in it is consumed the symbiote rushes forward and into the lungs of the host instead of the stomach. The host feels as if they are choking on the water and has trouble regaining their breath.

For the next 3 days they are constantly short of breath and is tired, their movement speed is halved during this time, and they may take an action or bonus action but not both. After the 3 days these effects end and the symbiote is bonded, while bonded the host gains the ability to breathe underwater and has a swimming speed equal to their walking speed,

additionally, whenever their mouth is opened, it appears to be filled with water suspended in place, which is actually the ooze, which has filled their lungs and mouth, giving their speech a muffled tone

To unattune, you must forcible breath and expel the symbiote while in a body of water, which after, all abilities gained are lost.

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