R.I.2

Mother is aware of what you did. The choice you made. To protect it and its brood. Its center splits open again, and two Broods fly down toward you. The first lands in your hands.

Gain Item: Epidural Bypass, from whatever it is. If you already have it, Resolve ⇧.

Gain Keyword Brood Bypass.

• Brood Bypass
• If you have the Epidural Bypass, it gains:
  • Charge:
    • Whenever you use the Epidural Bypass, it gains 1 Charge.
    • Maximum Charge: 4.
    • At 4 Charge → Discharge: Deal +d4 Damage, then reset its Charge to 0.

The second hovers directly in front of your forehead.

You may let the Brood penetrate your head. If you do, choose one:

• Max HP +d4
• ST +d4

After the ritual, you feel connected to Mother essence.

• Recover half of you Max HP, rounded up.
• Clear half your Strain, rounded up.

If you have the Keyword Nurturer → Entry R.I.3

Otherwise:

Mark this Hex as R.I.1. Reroll the Hum.
You may continue your journey.