Bessus' Crucifix

Origin
Bessus was a prominent Persian Satrap (governor) of Bactria, located in Central Asia. When Alexander the Great conquered Persia, Bessus gathered a group of uncaptured satraps and kidnapped current ruler Darius III. The conspirators panicked at the sight of the advancing Macedonians, killed Darius and declared Bessus King of the Persians. Bessus was then sacrificed to the Macedonians when they approached their homeland. Bessus claimed he deposed an ineffective leader for the kingdom’s sake, but Alexander was not satisfied with the answer. Alexander had Bessus’ earlobes and nose cut off, as according to Persian custom against rebellion. Further sources debate whether Bessus suffered from crucifixion, decapitation or being torn apart; according to Warehouse records, Bessus actually experienced all three before his demise.

Effects
Requires the proximity of a leader who achieved their success through popular support rather than their own self-determination. Old, decayed vines will sprout from the arms and feet, wrapping the user to the cross. As the person struggles, their restraints will uncomfortably tighten while they feel their entire body trying to rip itself apart.