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Condition — Wounded

Wounded (value): increases Dying value when you drop to 0 HP. Gained each time you recover from Dying. Creates a death spiral. Compounds lethally with Doomed. Removed by full rest.

You've been knocked out and revived — you're more fragile now.

Mechanical Effects:

When you are reduced to 0 HP, your Dying value starts at 1 + your Wounded value instead of Dying 1
Wounded 1: next time you drop to 0 HP, you start at Dying 2
Wounded 2: start at Dying 3
Wounded 3: start at Dying 4 (instant death without Doomed)

How Applied:

Whenever you regain consciousness from the Dying condition (being healed above 0 HP after Dying)
Your Wounded value increases by 1 each time this happens

How Removed:

Full night's rest removes Wounded entirely
Being treated with Treat Wounds during rest
Some restorative magic

Interaction with Doomed: Wounded and Doomed compound lethality:

Wounded 1 + Doomed 1: drop to 0 HP → Dying 2, die at Dying 3. One failed Recovery Check = death.
Wounded 2 + Doomed 1: drop to 0 HP → Dying 3 = instant death.

The Death Spiral: Wounded creates a dangerous spiral: each time you're knocked out and revived, the NEXT knockdown is more dangerous. A character who has gone down twice (Wounded 2) starts at Dying 3 — one more failed Recovery Check or hit while Dying means death.

Tactical Impact: Wounded makes healers think carefully about keeping everyone up. After the first knockdown, the character is much more fragile. Prioritize keeping Wounded characters above 0 HP at all costs.