Old Alchemy

Alchemy

Alchemy is the semi-magical art of mixing Mysterious substances together to create wondrous potions of all kinds. These brews can range from the mundane, treating warts and bad breath, to the truly fantastic, instantly healing wounds and giving dragon's breath. While there is a little Mystery bottled in every vial, society is generally more tolerant of alchemists than they are other workers of wonder, regarding them more as a strange breed of doctor or pharmacist. Fortunately for adventurers, this means that alchemy items can be acquired almost anywhere.

There are several things one should keep in mind when considering Alchemy Items:

Prices are listed per Rank, meaning that an item valued at 25 Crowns at Rank I is worth four times as much (100 Crowns) at Rank IV.
Alchemy Items weigh .25 Stones, meaning you can carry a stack of 4 in one item slot (Stone).
All Alchemy Items are Consumables, meaning that once used, they are gone (but more can be found, purchased, or brewed).
Multiple effects from the same source do not stack. For example, if a character is rapidly healing under the effects of a regenerative potion, he could not increase that effect by using the same potion again. Using the same item again while its effect is still active just overwrites the previous instance of the effect.

Side-Effects

Though potions offer strange and wonderful effects, they can take their toll on the body that imbibes them. When a potion you take has a Side-Effect, roll a d20 and consult the chart below or spend a Resolve dice (of the appropriate size) to ignore the Side-Effect and avoid rolling altogether.

Side-Effects are described as Mild, Moderate, or Severe. The severity of a Side-Effect determines how long it lasts, the Resolve required to ignore it, and how you roll on the Side-Effects table.
Mild

Lasts until your next Full Rest ends
Spend a Resolve dice of 1d6 (or greater) to ignore
To determine Side-Effect, roll two d20 and use the higher roll

Moderate

You may Save to end the effect when your next Full Rest ends
Spend a Resolve dice of 1d8 (or greater) to ignore
To determine Side-Effect, roll a d20 and consult the chart

Severe

Save (with Disadvantage) to end after your next Full Rest ends
Spend a Resolve dice of 1d10 (or greater) to ignore
To determine Side-Effect, roll two d20 and use the lower roll

Side-Effects

Roll
1	Roll two side-effects instead of one
2	You lose access to all your Schema
3	Everyone magically hates you. Animals will attack you unprovoked and you have Disadvantage on social Feats.
4	Suffer a random Trauma.
5	Suffer a random Trauma.
6	Your eyes stop working; you become Blinded.
7	Your ears stop working; you become deaf.
8	You have horrible nightmares and do not benefit from your next Full Rest.
9	You immediately lose consciousness for 1d6 hours.
10	You are Slowed.
11	You are Weakened.
12	You lose your voice and cannot speak louder than a whisper.
13	Whenever you fail a Feat, roll 1d6. If it Bumps, you puke.
14	Over the course of the next hour, all your hair falls out. All of it.
15	Your skin slowly turns a sick shade of green.
16	You bleed randomly from your nose and ears.
17	Suffer random cramps in your legs, arms, and abdomen.
18	Upset stomach, gas, diarrhea and general intestinal distress.
19	Intense waves of nausea; food and drink make your stomach turn
20	Parts of your body randomly go numb.

Types of Alchemy Items

Decoctions

Powerful items brewed from the remains of magical beings, Decoctions confer a long-lasting benefit to the drinker.

Because of its foul taste, thickness, and potency, it takes a full 5 minutes to get a decoction down. Thus, one cannot be taken in the heat of a battle or perilous situation.

The effects of a decoction wear off after your next Full Rest.

You cannot force-feed a decoction to anyone; the subject must be willing to take in the substance for it to work.

Explosives

Volatile and dangerous, explosives fill a large area with poisonous gas, destructive force, or some other effect.

Use a Minor Action to throw an explosive up to 20 meters. It detonates on impact.

An explosive's effect fills a 3x3 meter area centered on the space it was thrown into. All creatures in the area of effect must Save or be subjected to the effect of the explosive.

Poisons

Just as potions have wonderful and generally beneficial effects, poisons are made with a mind to harm, weaken, and control.

Use a Minor Action to poison a weapon. The next creature hit by the weapon suffers the poison's effect.

You can also poison food or drink - the difficulty to detect the poison is equal to your Skill rating.

You can force-feed poison to a creature that is restrained, unconscious, or otherwise helpless to resist.

Potions

Potions are wondrous mixtures that confer a powerful but short-lived effect upon the one who uses them.

Use a Minor Action to apply a potion to yourself or a willing creature that is adjacent to you.

You can force-feed a potion to a creature that is restrained, unconscious, or otherwise helpless to resist.

Alchemy Items

Ablegum

Common Potion
Valued at 25 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Espadine
Duration: 1 hour

Chewing on this bland, flavorless gum causes neural pathways to open up, granting new insight and creativity while the magic lasts.

Rank I: Nigredo

Gain a +1 bonus to all non-combat Feats.

Rank II: Albedo

Gain a +2 bonus to all non-combat Feats.

Rank III: Citrine

Gain a +3 bonus to all non-combat Feats.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Gain a +4 bonus to all non-combat Feats.

Rank V: Iliaster

Gain a +5 bonus to all non-combat Feats.

Alinthian Salts

Rare Potion
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Aqua Regis + Mosaic Foam
Duration: Instant

When exposed to air, these salts produce a vapor that can instantly bring an unconscious or injured person back into action.

Rank I: Nigredo

When used on an Unconscious creature, the creature must Save; if successful, they immediately awaken.

Rank II: Albedo

Use on an Unconscious creature to immediately awaken them.

Rank III: Citrine

Use on a Wounded and Unconscious creature to immediately stabilize and awaken them with 1 HP.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Use on a Wounded and Unconscious creature to immediately stabilize and awaken them with 1 HP.

Use on a creature that has been dead for no longer than 15 minutes; the creature must Save. If successful, they immediately return to life and consciousness with 1 HP.

Rank V: Iliaster

Use on a Wounded and Unconscious creature to immediately stabilize and awaken them with 1 HP.

Use on a creature that has been dead for no longer than 1 hour to immediately return them to life and consciousness with 1 HP.

Amaranthine

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Godsblood
Duration: until your next Full Rest

The essence of a god's immortality, distilled into liquid form, this Decoction makes one more durable than they were previously.

Rank I: Nigredo

Add 1d4 to your pool of Resolve dice. If spent, this dice returns to your pool after a Short Rest.

Rank II: Albedo

Add 1d6 to your pool of Resolve dice. If spent, this dice returns to your pool after a Short Rest.

Rank III: Citrine

Add 1d8 to your pool of Resolve dice. If spent, this dice returns to your pool after a Short Rest.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Add 1d10 to your pool of Resolve dice. If spent, this dice returns to your pool after a Short Rest.

Rank V: Iliaster

Add 1d12 to your pool of Resolve dice. If spent, this dice returns to your pool after a Short Rest.

Apex

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Dragon's Breath
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Through this draught, the knowledge, strength, and wisdom of a Dragon are transferred to you in the form of a brand new skill.

Rank I: Nigredo

Gain a random new Proficiency.

Rank II: Albedo

Gain a new Proficiency of the GM's choice.

Rank III: Citrine

Gain a new Proficiency of your choice.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Gain two new Proficiencies; one of your choice, and one of the GM's choice.

Rank V: Iliaster

Gain two new Proficiencies of your choice.

Auspice

Rare Potion
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Ethesia
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Drinking this liquid puts you into a trance-like state for about 10 minutes, wherein you see visions of the future play out before your eyes.

Rank I: Nigredo

Describe to the GM one thing you'd like to see unfold before the end of your next Full Rest. These things will likely come to pass, though perhaps not exactly as you envision. The GM is free to take license with how, why, and to what end events play out as they do.

Rank II: Albedo

Describe to the GM two things you'd like to see unfold before the end of your next Full Rest. These things will likely come to pass, though perhaps not exactly as you envision. The GM is free to take license with how, why, and to what end events play out as they do.

Rank III: Citrine

Describe to the GM three things you'd like to see unfold before the end of your next Full Rest. These things will likely come to pass, though perhaps not exactly as you envision. The GM is free to take license with how, why, and to what end events play out as they do.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Describe to the GM four things you'd like to see unfold before the end of your next Full Rest. These things will likely come to pass, though perhaps not exactly as you envision. The GM is free to take license with how, why, and to what end events play out as they do.

Rank V: Iliaster

Describe to the GM five things you'd like to see unfold before the end of your next Full Rest. These things will likely come to pass, though perhaps not exactly as you envision. The GM is free to take license with how, why, and to what end events play out as they do.

Axiom

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Godsblood
Duration: until your next Full Rest

When mixed into this potent brew, the remains of a defeated god grant the drinker improved agility, reflexes, and bodily coordination.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Skill by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Skill by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Skill by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Skill by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Skill by 5.

Azoth

Common Potion
Valued at 30 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Cadmia
Duration: Instant

All manner of curses and afflictions can be banished in an instant with a drop of Azoth, a potion long used in healing rituals across the worlds.

Rank I: Nigredo

You may Save to end a status condition which a Save could normally end.

Rank II: Albedo

You may Save (with Advantage) to end a status condition that a Save could normally end.

Rank III: Citrine

You may Save to end a status condition, even one a Save couldn't normally end (except conditions related to Trauma).

Rank IV: Rubedo

You may Save (with Advantage) to end a status condition, even one a Save couldn't normally end (except conditions related to Trauma).

Rank V: Iliaster

Instantly end any status condition, even one a Save couldn't normally end (except those related to Trauma).

Berite Shell

Scarce Explosive
Valued at 60 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Cavenic Gas
Duration: Save Ends

An explosive blast sends shards of Berite in all directions, tearing through flesh and rendering all magic inert for a short time.

Rank I: Nigredo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or be Silenced (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 2d6 Chaos damage and be Silenced (Save ends).

Rank III: Citrine

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 2d6 Chaos damage and be Silenced (Save ends).

Creatures who Save take half damage and are Silenced until the end of their next turn.

Rank IV: Rubedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 4d6 Chaos damage and be Silenced (Save ends).

Creatures who Save take half damage and are Silenced until the end of their next turn.

Rank V: Iliaster

All creatures in a 5x5 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 4d6 Chaos damage and be Silenced (Save ends).

Creatures who Save take half damage and are Silenced until the end of their next turn.

Black Star

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest+ Umbral Heart
Duration: until your next Full Rest

By consuming the essence of an aberrant creature, even the uninitiated can expand their arcane knowledge and learn to cast spells.

Rank I: Nigredo

Gain a random new Rote.

Rank II: Albedo

Gain a new Rote of the GM's choice.

Rank III: Citrine

Gain a new Rote of your choice.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Gain two new Rotes; one of your choice, and one of the GM's choice.

Rank V: Iliaster

Gain two new Rotes of your choice.

Blobber

Uncommon Explosive
Valued at 45 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Quicksilver
Duration: Save Ends

A vial of liquid that becomes sticky and quickly hardens when exposed to air, Blobber is an ideal non-lethal tool for capturing criminals.

Rank I: Nigredo

Fills a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with sticky goo that dissolves after 1 hour. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within this zone must Save or become Slowed (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

Fills a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with sticky goo that dissolves after 1 hour. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within this zone becomes Slowed (Save ends).

Rank III: Citrine

Fills a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with sticky goo that dissolves after 1 hour. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within this zone must Save or become Immobilized (Save ends).

Rank IV: Rubedo

Fills a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with sticky goo that dissolves after 1 hour. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within this zone before the Scene ends becomes Immobilized (Save ends).

Rank V: Iliaster

Fills a 5x5 meter area centered on the explosive with sticky goo that dissolves after 1 hour. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within this zone becomes Immobilized (Save ends).

Blockbuster

Common Explosive
Valued at 25 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Alchemic Ash
Duration: Instant

This metal sphere produces a powerful blast of force and heat when ignited and can destroy obstacles as well as enemies.

Rank I: Nigredo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 2d6 Elemental Damage (creatures take half damage with a successful Save).

Any unattended objects within the zone no more durable than wood are instantly destroyed.

Rank II: Albedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 3d6 Elemental Damage (creatures take half damage with a successful Save).

Any unattended objects within the zone no more durable than stone are instantly destroyed.

Rank III: Citrine

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 4d6 Elemental Damage (creatures take half damage with a successful Save).

Any unattended objects within the zone no more durable than iron are instantly destroyed.

Rank IV: Rubedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 5d6 Elemental Damage and be knocked prone (with a Save, creatures take half damage and are not knocked prone).

Any unattended objects within the zone no more durable than Steel are instantly destroyed.

Rank V: Iliaster

All creatures in a 5x5 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or take 6d6 Elemental Damage and be knocked prone (with a Save, creatures take half damage and are not knocked prone).

Any unattended objects within the zone no more durable than Adamant are instantly destroyed.

Colossus

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Giant Tallow
Duration: until your next Full Rest

The strength and durability of a giant is boiled down into this glowing decoction, which grants unnatural might to the drinker.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Brawn by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Brawn by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Brawn by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Brawn by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Brawn by 5.

Crucible

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Soul Core
Duration: until your next Full Rest

By drinking in the essence of an artificial creature, one becomes more alive than ever before, boosting their personal vitality significantly.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your total Hit Points by 5.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your total Hit Points by 10.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your total Hit Points by 15.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your total Hit Points by 20.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your total Hit Points by 25.

Demoneye

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Demonic Ichor
Duration: until your next Full Rest

In consuming this vile concoction, one gains the ability to see the glowing aura of living creatures just as the demons do.

Rank I: Nigredo

Rank II: Albedo

With an Awareness Feat (Difficulty 1), you can see the aura of living creatures around you (this only affects living creatures; you cannot see undead or artificial creatures like constructs and machina).

Sensing auras reveals the position of Hidden and Invisible creatures whose aura you see and tells your their Level and current HP. You can see auras through up to 3 meters of matter like walls and floors.

Rank III: Citrine

Rank IV: Rubedo

With an Awareness Feat (Difficulty 2), you can see the aura of living creatures around you (this only affects living creatures; you cannot see undead or artificial creatures like constructs and machina).

Sensing auras reveals the position of Hidden and Invisible creatures whose aura you see and tells you their Level, current HP, and any special abilities they possess. An aura also tells you what type of creature they are, any weaknesses or Vulnerabilities they possess, and whether they are good or evil in a cosmic sense. You can see auras through up to 3 meters of matter like walls and floors.

Rank V: Iliaster

With an Awareness Feat (Difficulty 2), you can see the aura of living creatures around you (this only affects living creatures; you cannot see undead or artificial creatures like constructs and machina).

Sensing auras reveals the position of Hidden and Invisible creatures whose aura you see and tells you their Level, current HP, and any special abilities they possess. It also tells you what type of creature they are, any weaknesses or Vulnerabilities they possess and whether they are good or evil in a cosmic sense. You can even tell if they are lying and what (if any) magic is currently affecting them. You can see auras through up to 3 meters of matter like walls and floors.

Devil's Fog

Common Explosive
Valued at 30 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Bismuth
Duration: until the Scene ends

When exposed to air, the occluded liquid in this vial becomes a dense cloud of smoke that blinds and chokes all who come near.

Rank I: Nigredo

Fill a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with dense smoke. The smoke blocks all line of sight into, inside, and to the other side of the zone.

Rank II: Albedo

Fill a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with dense smoke. The smoke blocks all line of sight into, inside, and to the other side of the zone.

Creatures who start their turn inside the smoke take 1d6 Chaos damage.

Rank III: Citrine

Rank IV: Rubedo

Fill a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive with dense smoke. The smoke blocks all line of sight into, inside, and to the other side of the zone.

Creatures who enter or start their turn inside the smoke take 1d6 Chaos damage now and must Save or take ongoing 1d6 Chaos damage (Save ends).

The smoke is flammable; any spark or open flame causes it to combust, removing the zone. All creatures inside or adjacent to the zone must Save or take 5d6 Elemental damage (a successful Save results in half damage).

Rank V: Iliaster

Fill a 5x5 meter area centered on the explosive with dense smoke. The smoke blocks all line of sight into, inside, and to the other side of the zone.

Creatures who enter or start their turn inside the smoke take 1d6 Chaos damage now and must Save or take ongoing 1d6 Chaos damage (Save ends).

The smoke is flammable; any spark or open flame causes it to combust, removing the zone. All creatures inside or adjacent to the zone must Save or take 5d6 Elemental damage (a successful Save results in half damage).

Dew of the Vale

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Giant Tallow
Duration: until your next Full Rest

This glowing green drink is made from the essence of giants and gives one an increased reservoir of energy for special attacks and abilities.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your total Focus by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your total Focus by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your total Focus by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your total Focus by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your total Focus by 5.

Elixir of Health

Common Potion
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Ethesia
Duration: Instant

Famed for its ability to revitalize the body, the Elixir of Health has saved countless adventurers from an untimely demise.

Rank I: Nigredo

Use 1 Resolve die of your choice and recover an additional 5 HP.

Rank II: Albedo

Use up to 2 Resolve dice of your choice and recover an additional 10 HP.

Rank III: Citrine

Use up to 3 Resolve dice of your choice and recover an additional 15 HP.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Use up to 4 Resolve dice of your choice and recover an additional 20 HP.

Rank V: Iliaster

Use up to 5 Resolve dice of your choice and recover an additional 25 HP.

Emperor's Twilight

Scarce Poison
Valued at 75 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Aether
Duration: varies

This poison is said to have been the doom of an emperor in a far off land. Just a few drops are enough to open the mind to hypnotic suggestion.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim is Charmed (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim is Charmed (Save ends).

If not in combat, the victim will obey a single, simple (one or two step) command without thought or hesitation so long as it would not obviously harm them.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim is Charmed (Save ends).

If not in combat, the victim falls under the control of the first person to speak after they've imbibed the poison. They will obey for one full hour or until given a command that obviously would harm them or those they care about.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim is Charmed (Save ends).

If not in combat, the victim falls under the control of the first person to speak after they've imbibed the poison. They will obey for up to three hours. If given a command that would obviously result in their harm or harm to those they care about, the victim may Save to end the effects of the poison.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim is Charmed (Save ends).

If not in combat, the victim falls under the control of the first person to speak after they've imbibed the poison. For the next six hours, they will obey any order completely (and often literally) without thought, question, or hesitation.

Epitaph

Rare Poison
Valued at 65 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + King's Yellow
Duration: 10 minutes

Tasteless, odorless, and nearly undetectable, this toxin shuts the body down over the course of ten agonizing minutes.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim must Save 3 times over the next 10 minutes. Each failed Save results in the loss of their smallest Resolve dice. At 0 Resolve, the victim dies.

Rank II: Albedo

The victim must Save 5 times over the next 10 minutes. Each failed Save results in the loss of their smallest Resolve dice. At 0 Resolve, the victim dies.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim must Save 7 times over the next 10 minutes. Each failed Save results in the loss of their smallest Resolve dice. At 0 Resolve, the victim dies.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim must Save 10 times over the next 10 minutes. Each failed Save results in the loss of their largest Resolve dice. At 0 Resolve, the victim dies.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim must Save 15 times over the next 10 minutes. Each failed Save results in the loss of their largest Resolve dice. At 0 Resolve, the victim dies.

Everbreath

Common Potion
Valued at 20 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Alchemic Ash
Duration: varies

By inhaling the vapors from this miraculous mixture, one becomes capable of going without breath for an unnaturally long time.

Rank I: Nigredo

You can go the next 5 minutes without breathing.

Rank II: Albedo

You can go the next 15 minutes without breathing.

Rank III: Citrine

You can go the next 30 minutes without breathing.

Rank IV: Rubedo

You can go the next 45 minutes without breathing.

Rank V: Iliaster

You can go the next hour without breathing.

Fool's Tea

Common Poison
Valued at 30 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Cadmia
Duration: Save Ends

A bitter yellow liquid that robs the victim of their aggression and will to fight, Fool's Tea makes a fight easier by weakening the opponent.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim is Weakened (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim is Weakened until the Scene ends.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim is Weakened until the end of their next Short Rest.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim is Weakened until the end of their next Full Rest.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim is Weakened. This effect only ends with a Save, and this Save can only be made at the end of a Full Rest.

Ghostwalk

Scarce Potion
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Quicksilver
Duration: varies

Splashing oneself with this smokey oil causes the body to become veiled and ghost-like, allowing for improved stealth and even invisibility.

Rank I: Nigredo

Effect

Rank II: Albedo

Effect

Rank III: Citrine

Effect

Rank IV: Rubedo

Effect

Rank V: Iliaster

Effect

Gnosis

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Demonic Ichor
Duration: until your next Full Rest

All the hidden knowledge of the demons can be yours by drinking this strange decoction, distilled from the remains of a powerful infernal.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Intellect by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Intellect by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Intellect by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Intellect by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Intellect by 5.

Green Solstice

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Monstrous Fang
Duration: until your next Full Rest

The living, growing, regenerative essence of the wild is distilled into a brew made from the remains of a twisted, monstrous beast.

Rank I: Nigredo

Recover 1d4 HP at the end of every Scene.

Rank II: Albedo

Recover 1d6 HP at the end of every Scene.

Rank III: Citrine

Recover 1d8 HP at the end of every Scene.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Recover 1d10 HP at the end of every Scene.

Rank V: Iliaster

Recover 1d12 HP at the end of every Scene.

Howler

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Savage Sinew
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Made from the remains of savage, Man-like creatures, Howler is an elixir that improves the reflexes, aggression, and combat ability.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Combat by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Combat by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Combat by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Combat by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Combat by 5.

Last Gasp

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Grave Ash
Duration: until your next Full Rest

When death might spell the end, this concoction, brewed from the ashes of an undead monster, starts the heart back to beating once more.

Rank I: Nigredo

After you are Wounded, you return to consciousness with 1 HP at the start of your next turn. This effect can occur once before the end of your next Full Rest

Rank II: Albedo

After you are Wounded, you return to consciousness with 1 HP at the start of your next turn. This effect can occur twice before the end of your next Full Rest

Rank III: Citrine

After you are Wounded, you return to consciousness with 1 HP at the start of your next turn. This effect can occur three times before the end of your next Full Rest

Rank IV: Rubedo

After you are Wounded, you return to consciousness with 1 HP at the start of your next turn. This effect can occur four times before the end of your next Full Rest

Rank V: Iliaster

After you are Wounded, you return to consciousness with 1 HP at the start of your next turn. This effect can occur five times before the end of your next Full Rest

Lingua Franca

Uncommon Potion
Valued at 35 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Espadine
Duration: varies

Each pill is made with a specific language in mind. Taking this pill grants one full fluency in that tongue until the effect wears off.

Rank I: Nigredo

Gain Fluency in a language (determined by the potion) until the Scene ends.

Rank II: Albedo

Gain Fluency in a language (determined by the potion) until your next Short Rest ends.

Rank III: Citrine

Gain Fluency in a language (determined by the potion) for one hour.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Gain Fluency in a language (determined by the potion) for the next 6 hours.

Rank V: Iliaster

Gain Fluency in a language (determined by the potion) for the next 24 hours.

Living Death

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Grave Ash
Duration: until your next Full Rest

By drinking in the essence of undeath, one becomes resistant to harm as the skin deadens and a state of living death washes over.

Rank I: Nigredo

Physical Soak +1

Rank II: Albedo

Physical Soak +1
Elemental Soak +1

Rank III: Citrine

Physical Soak +2
Elemental Soak +1

Rank IV: Rubedo

Physical Soak +2
Elemental Soak +2

Rank V: Iliaster

Physical Soak +2
Elemental Soak +2
Chaos Soak +1

Magefoil

Common Poison
Valued at 60 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Cavenic Gas
Duration: varies

This specialized poison affects the nodes where Mana pools in the body, effectively preventing one from accessing their special abilities.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim is Silenced (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim is Silenced until the Scene ends.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim is Silenced until the end of their next Short Rest.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim is Silenced until the end of their next Full Rest.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim is Silenced. This effect only ends with a Save, and this Save can only be made at the end of a Full Rest.

Marquis Milk

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Umbral Heart
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Drinking this pungent brew makes one irresistible to the opposite sex. Long has this obscure tincture been used by conmen and manipulators.

Rank I: Nigredo

+1 to Charisma-related Feats.

You have Advantage on all social Feat rolls concerning the opposite sex.

Rank II: Albedo

+2 to Charisma-related Feats.

You have Advantage on all social Feat rolls concerning the opposite sex. Once during the potion's duration, you can tell a member of the opposite sex a lie and they will believe you, no matter how absurd it may seem.

Rank III: Citrine

+3 to Charisma-related Feats.

You have Advantage on all social Feat rolls concerning the opposite sex. Three times during the potion's duration, you can tell a member of the opposite sex a lie and they will believe you, no matter how absurd it may seem.

Rank IV: Rubedo

+4 to Charisma-related Feats.

You have Advantage on all social Feat rolls concerning the opposite sex. Three times during the potion's duration, you can tell a member of the opposite sex a lie and they will believe you, no matter how absurd it may seem.

Once during the potion's duration, you can give a member of the opposite sex a simple command which they will obey without question so long as it would not obviously harm them or those they love.

Rank V: Iliaster

+5 to Charisma-related Feats.

You have Advantage on all social Feat rolls concerning the opposite sex. Three times during the potion's duration, you can tell a member of the opposite sex a lie and they will believe you, no matter how absurd it may seem.

Three times during the potion's duration, you can give a member of the opposite sex a simple command which they will obey without question so long as it would not obviously harm them or those they love.

Nalosin

Uncommon Poison
Valued at 30 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Bismuth
Duration: varies

Made to imitate the sting of certain venomous insects, Nalosin impedes the nervous system, making the victim lose coordination and focus.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim suffers a -1 penalty to all Feats and Saves (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim suffers a -1 penalty to all Feats and Saves (Save ends).

While suffering a penalty to Feats and Saves from this poison, the victim is Slowed.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim suffers a -2 penalty to all Feats and Saves (Save ends).

While suffering a penalty to Feats and Saves from this poison, the victim is Slowed.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim suffers a -2 penalty to all Feats and Saves (Save ends).

While suffering a penalty to Feats and Saves from this poison, the victim is Slowed and Staggered.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim suffers a -3 penalty to all Feats and Saves (Save ends).

While suffering a penalty to Feats and Saves from this poison, the victim is Slowed and Staggered.

Northern Sky

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Monstrous Fang
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Named for the color of the northern skies during an aurora, this brew transforms the essence of a wild beast into raw speed.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Speed by 1. When you roll Initiative, roll twice and use the higher result.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Speed by 2. When you roll Initiative, roll twice and use the higher result.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Speed by 3. When you roll Initiative, roll twice and use the higher result.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Speed by 4. When you roll Initiative, roll twice and use the higher result.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Speed by 5. When you roll Initiative, roll twice and use the higher result.

Nostrum

Scarce Potion
Valued at 85 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Mosaic Foam
Duration: Instant

Combined with Panacea, this potion is lauded by many in the medical community as the ultimate medicine, capable of instantly healing injuries.

Rank I: Nigredo

Remove a Trauma of your choice at the end of your next Full Rest.

Rank II: Albedo

In one hour you may Save to remove a Trauma of your choice. If you fail, try again after another hour passes until you succeed.

Rank III: Citrine

At the end of your next Short Rest, you may Save to remove a Trauma of your choice. If you fail, try again at the end of your next Short Rest until you succeed.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Make a Save. If you succeed, remove one Trauma of your choice. If you fail, you may spend one Resolve dice of your choice to try again until you succeed.

Rank V: Iliaster

Remove one Trauma instantly. Remove another Trauma after your next Full Rest.

Panacea

Scarce Potion
Valued at 80 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Aether
Duration: Instant

Alongside Nostrum, Panacea is held as the ultimate medicine. Just a single pill can near-instantly cure any mundane disease.

Rank I: Nigredo

Instantly cures any Common illness.

Rank II: Albedo

Instantly cures any Common or Uncommon illness.

Rank III: Citrine

Instantly cures any Common, Uncommon, or Scarce illness.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Instantly cures any Common, Uncommon, Scarce, or Rare illness.

Rank V: Iliaster

Instantly cures any illness.

Perdition

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Tainted Blood
Duration: until your next Full Rest

When the arts of alchemy are applied to the dark blood of a cursed creature, the evil is undone and turned into a power that saves.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Save by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Save by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Save by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Save by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Save by 5.

Polyform Gel

Uncommon Potion
Valued at 65 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + King's Yellow
Duration: 3 hours

By smearing this viscous gel all over the body, one's skin, bone structure, and musculature take the shape of someone else's for a perfect disguise

Rank I: Nigredo

Spend 10 minutes applying this gel to your skin. You take on the facial features of someone whose appearance you can visualize as the potion's effect takes place.

Rank II: Albedo

Spend 10 minutes applying this gel to your skin. You take on the facial features, hair, and eye color of someone whose appearance you can visualize as the potion's effect takes place.

Rank III: Citrine

Spend 10 minutes applying this gel to your skin. You take on the facial features, hair, and eye color of someone whose appearance you can visualize as the potion's effect takes place. If the one you are imitating is the same size category as you, you also take on their height and weight.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Spend 10 minutes applying this gel to your skin. You take on the facial features, hair, and eye color of someone whose appearance you can visualize as the potion's effect takes place. You also take on the race and gender of the one you are imitating. If the one you are imitating is the same size category as you, you also take on their height and weight.

Rank V: Iliaster

Spend 10 minutes applying this gel to your skin. You take on the facial features, hair, eye color, gait, voice, mannerisms and every subtle detail of someone whose appearance you can visualize as the potion's effect takes place. You also take on the race and gender of the one you are imitating. If the one you are imitating is the same size category as you, you also take on their height and weight.

Rapture

Uncommon Poison
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Espadine
Duration: varies

There are many different versions of this mind-control poison, each designed to induce a different emotion in the one who drinks it.

Rank I: Nigredo

Immediately after taking in this poison, the victim feels the emotion the poison is designed to produce (love, hate, jealousy, friendship, etc.) towards the first creature they see. This emotion is felt with the utmost intensity and lasts for the next 12 hours.

Rank II: Albedo

Rank III: Citrine

Rank IV: Rubedo

Rank V: Iliaster

Repose

Mythic Potion
Valued at 110 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Mosaic Foam
Duration: varies

Drinking this potion puts one into a death-like state for several hours, after which they awaken refreshed as though having slept for a full night.

Rank I: Nigredo

You enter a death-like state for the next 3 hours, after which you awaken fully refreshed as though you'd taken a Full Rest.

Rank II: Albedo

You enter a death-like state for the next 2 hours, after which you awaken fully refreshed as though you'd taken a Full Rest.

Rank III: Citrine

You enter a death-like state for the next hour, after which you awaken fully refreshed as though you'd taken a Full Rest.

Rank IV: Rubedo

You enter a death-like state for the next 30 minutes, after which you awaken fully refreshed as though you'd taken a Full Rest.

Rank V: Iliaster

You enter a death-like state for the next 10 minutes, after which you awaken fully refreshed as though you'd taken a Full Rest.

Resize

Rare Potion
Valued at 70 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Cavenic Gas
Duration: 1 hour

Drinking one sip of this potion greatly increases one's size, while two consecutive sips reduce one's natural size significantly (see below).

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase or reduce your size category by one degree.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase or reduce your size category by two degrees.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase or reduce your size category by three degrees.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase or reduce your size category by four degrees.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase or reduce your size category by five degrees.

Riot

Rare Explosive
Valued at 75 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Quicksilver
Duration: Save ends

This explosive releases a cloud of yellow-green dust that produces intense fear in those who breath it in; an ideal tool for crowd control.

Rank I: Nigredo

Creatures in a 3x3 meter area must Save or become Terrified (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

Creatures in a 3x3 meter area must Save or become Terrified (Save ends).

While Terrified because of this item, creatures suffer +1 Physical vulnerability.

Rank III: Citrine

Creatures in a 3x3 meter area must Save or become Terrified (Save ends).

While Terrified because of this item, creatures suffer +1 Physical vulnerability and have Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Creatures in a 3x3 meter area must Save or become Terrified (Save ends).

While Terrified because of this item, creatures suffer +2 Physical vulnerability and have Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round.

Rank V: Iliaster

Creatures in a 5x5 meter area must Save or become Terrified (Save ends).

While Terrified because of this item, creatures suffer +2 Physical vulnerability and have Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round.

Titanic > Colossal > Gigantic > Huge > Large > Medium < Small < Tiny < Microscopic < Atomic < Subatomic

Rutima

Common Poison
Valued at 30 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Alchemic Ash
Duration: varies

Commonly used as a surgical anesthetic, enough Rutima can cause numbness of the entire body and loss of consciousness.

Rank I: Nigredo

The target gains 1 Physical Vulnerability (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The target gains 1 Physical Vulnerability and has Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round (Save ends).

Rank III: Citrine

The target gains 1 Physical Vulnerability and has Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round (Save ends).

The target must Save when first afflicted by Rutima or become Staggered (Save ends).

Rank IV: Rubedo

The target gains 1 Physical Vulnerability and has Disadvantage on the first Feat or Save they make each round (Save ends).

The target must Save when first afflicted by Rutima or lose consciousness for 1d6 hours or until they take damage.

Rank V: Iliaster

Saverim

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Savage Sinew
Duration: until your next Full Rest

The essence of a savage humanoid is dispersed throughout this brew and gives the drinker a glimpse into how such a beast perceives the world.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Awareness by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Awareness by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Awareness by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Awareness by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Awareness by 5.

Scalebloom

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Dragon's Breath
Duration: until your next Full Rest

After drinking this decoction, a layer of thick scales begins to cover your skin, giving you a frightening appearance but increasing defense.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Defense by 1. You have Disadvantage on social Feats if the target can see you.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Defense by 1 and your Physical Soak by 1.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Defense by 2 and your Physical Soak by 1.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Defense by 2 and your Physical Soak by 2.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Defense by 3 and your Physical Soak by 2.

Scorch

Uncommon Explosive
Valued at 70 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + King's Yellow
Duration: until the Scene ends

The jelly-like liquid in this vial is highly flammable and will burn and burn, even underwater; nothing will stop the flames until all fuel is gone.

Rank I: Nigredo

Fill a 3x3 meter zone centered on the explosive with flames. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within the zone must Save or take 2d6 Elemental damage (half damage on Save).

Rank II: Albedo

Fill a 3x3 meter zone centered on the explosive with flames. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within the zone must Save or take 2d8 Elemental damage (half damage on Save).

Rank III: Citrine

Fill a 3x3 meter zone centered on the explosive with flames. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within the zone must Save or take 2d10 Elemental damage (half damage on Save).

Rank IV: Rubedo

Fill a 3x3 meter zone centered on the explosive with flames. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within the zone must Save or take 2d12 Elemental damage (half damage on Save).

Rank V: Iliaster

Fill a 5x5 meter zone centered on the explosive with flames. Any creature that enters or starts their turn within the zone must Save or take 2d12 Elemental damage (half damage on Save).

Serous Silver

Common Potion
Valued at 35 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Cadmia
Duration: varies

Also known as "liquid silver", this extraordinary mixture coats a weapon or armor to give it the effect of a silvered piece of equipment.

Rank I: Nigredo

Choose a type of creature when you acquire this item: Aberrants, Accursed, Constructs, Dragons, Giants, Godlings, Hominids, Infernals, Lusus Naturae, Mortals, or Undead.

If you use this item on a weapon, you have Advantage with the first attack you make each round with this weapon against the selected type of creature.

If you use this item on armor you are wearing, the first attack made against you each round by the selected type of creature has Disadvantage.

This effect lasts for 1 hour.

Rank II: Albedo

Rank III: Citrine

Rank IV: Rubedo

Rank V: Iliaster

Seven Mile Tea

Uncommon Potion
Valued at 35 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Bismuth
Duration: until your next Full Rest

This amazing brew quickens your step and fills you with energy. Those who drink it move much quicker, making it a favorite of travelers.

Rank I: Nigredo

Speed +1. Overland travel speed +10 miles per day.

Rank II: Albedo

Speed +2. Overland travel speed +20 miles per day.

Rank III: Citrine

Speed +3. Overland travel speed +30 miles per day.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Speed +4. Overland travel speed +40 miles per day.

Rank V: Iliaster

Speed +5. Overland travel speed +50 miles per day.

Spiral Honey

Common Potion
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Ethesia
Duration: Instant

A slowly swirling, glowing, blue jelly, this galling liquid draws more Mana into the body, recharging one's reserves of energy and focus.

Rank I: Nigredo

Recover 2 Focus.

Rank II: Albedo

Recover 4 Focus.

Rank III: Citrine

Recover 6 Focus.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Recover 8 Focus.

Rank V: Iliaster

Recover 10 Focus.

Stoneskin

Scarce Potion
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Quicksilver
Duration: until the Scene ends

Drinking this potion causes one to become incredibly dense, heavy, and durable, just like a block of living stone.

Rank I: Nigredo

Become incredibly dense and heavy (multiply your weight by 5 - your musculature and bones instantly adapt to support the weight increase). Your Speed is reduced by 2 but you are immune to forced movement.

Physical Soak +1
Elemental Soak +1

Rank II: Albedo

Rank III: Citrine

Rank IV: Rubedo

Rank V: Iliaster

Sunburst

Scarce Explosive
Valued at 80 Crowns per Rank
Base + Dragondust + Aether
Duration: Save ends

A deafening flash of light and sound from this explosive momentarily blinds and stuns enemies, creating an opening to attack or flee.

Rank I: Nigredo

Rank II: Albedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or become Staggered (Save ends). If a creature is Aberrant, Accursed, Infernal, or Undead, they must Save or become Stunned instead of Staggered (Save ends).

All creatures in the blast suffer Disadvantage on all Feats during their next turn, regardless of whether they Saved or not.

Rank III: Citrine

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or become Blinded (Save ends). If a creature is Aberrant, Accursed, Infernal, or Undead, they must Save or become Stunned (Save ends) and Blinded (Save ends).

All creatures in the blast suffer Disadvantage on all Feats during their next turn, regardless of whether they Saved or not.

Rank IV: Rubedo

All creatures in a 3x3 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or become Blinded and Staggered (Save ends both). If a creature is Aberrant, Accursed, Infernal, or Undead, they must Save or become Stunned (Save ends) and Blinded (Save ends).

All creatures in the blast suffer Disadvantage on all Feats during their next turn, regardless of whether they Saved or not.

Rank V: Iliaster

All creatures in a 5x5 meter area centered on the explosive must Save or become Blinded and Staggered (Save ends both). If a creature is Aberrant, Accursed, Infernal, or Undead, they must Save or become Stunned (Save ends) and Blinded (Save ends).

All creatures in the blast suffer Disadvantage on all Feats during their next turn, regardless of whether they Saved or not.

Tenebrous Rex

Uncommon Potion
Valued at 40 Crowns per Rank
Base + Aqua Regis + Espadine
Duration: 1 hour

Barbarian hordes were known to chew on these leaves soaked in reagents to increase their strength and savagery in battle.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Combat by 1. Increase your DpB by 1.

It becomes difficult to tell friend from foe in the heat of battle.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Combat by 1. Increase your DpB by 2.

It becomes difficult to tell friend from foe in the heat of battle.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Combat by 2. Increase your DpB by 3.

You can't consider any creature an ally (except yourself) during the heat of battle.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Combat by 2. Increase your DpB by 4.

You can't consider any creature an ally (except yourself) during the heat of battle.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Combat by 3. Increase your DpB by 5.

You can't consider any creature an ally (except yourself) during the heat of battle.

Terminus

Rare Poison
Valued at 85 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Aether
Duration: varies

This clear poison greatly inhibits the body's ability to resist harm and repair itself, making the victim extremely susceptible to attack.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim suffers +1 Physical Vulnerability and cannot recover Hit Points (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim suffers +1 Physical Vulnerability and cannot recover Hit Points until the Scene ends.

Rank III: Citrine

The victim suffers +2 Physical Vulnerability and cannot recover Hit Points until they finish a Short Rest.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim suffers +2 Physical Vulnerability and cannot recover Hit Points until they finish a Full Rest.

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim suffers +3 Physical Vulnerability and cannot recover Hit Points. This condition only ends with a Save which can only be made at the end of a Full Rest.

Theriac

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Tainted Blood
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Cursed beings often have a primal, animalistic magnetism which mortals find hard to resist. Such charms are captured and bottled in this potion.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your Charisma by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your Charisma by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your Charisma by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your Charisma by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your Charisma by 5.

Unbound

Decoction (Uncommon)
Valued at 100 Crowns
Base + Alkahest + Soul Core
Duration: until your next Full Rest

Even in ice-cold temperatures, this brew emits a warming glow. The raw power of an artificial soul is infused into the one who drinks it.

Rank I: Nigredo

Increase your DpB by 1.

Rank II: Albedo

Increase your DpB by 2.

Rank III: Citrine

Increase your DpB by 3.

Rank IV: Rubedo

Increase your DpB by 4.

Rank V: Iliaster

Increase your DpB by 5.

Veritas

Scarce Poison
Valued at 60 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Ethesia
Duration: varies

The fabled "truth serum" of legend, Veritas can be administered orally or injected into the bloodstream to force a victim to answer truthfully.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim must answer the next question they are asked truthfully, to the best of their knowledge.

Rank II: Albedo

The victim must answer the next three questions they are asked truthfully, to the best of their knowledge.

Rank III: Citrine

For the next 10 minutes, the victim cannot lie or misrepresent the truth.

Rank IV: Rubedo

For the next 20 minutes, the victim must tell the whole truth (as best they understand it) when asked a question.

Rank V: Iliaster

For the next hour, the victim cannot help but tell the whole truth (as best they understand it) and must speak aloud every thought that enters their mind.

Vigo

Common Poison
Valued at 50 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + King's Yellow
Duration: Save ends

A favorite of rogues and assassins, Vigo is a poison that slowly kills the victim by shutting down the central nervous system.

Rank I: Nigredo

The victim takes 1d6 ongoing Chaos damage (Save ends).

Rank II: Albedo

The victim takes 2d6 ongoing Chaos damage (Save ends).

Rank III: Citrine

The victim takes 3d6 ongoing Chaos damage (Save ends).

Rank IV: Rubedo

The victim takes 4d6 ongoing Chaos damage (Save ends).

Rank V: Iliaster

The victim takes 5d6 ongoing Chaos damage (Save ends).

Waters of Lethe

Mythic Poison
Valued at 55 Crowns per Rank
Base + Protovenom + Cadmia
Duration: Permanent

Just a few drops from this poison are enough to permanently erase days, months, and even years of memories from the victim's mind.

Rank I: Nigredo

The next time the victim takes a Full Rest, they'll awaken having lost the last 24 hours of memories.

Rank II: Albedo

The next time the victim takes a Full Rest, they'll awaken having lost the last week of memories.

Rank III: Citrine

The next time the victim takes a Full Rest, they'll awaken having lost the last month of memories.

Rank IV: Rubedo

The next time the victim takes a Full Rest, they'll awaken having lost the last year of memories.

Rank V: Iliaster

The next time the victim takes a Full Rest, they'll awaken having lost the last decade of memories.

Brewing Alchemy Items

Characters with the Alchemy Proficiency can create alchemy items from found or purchased materials. All that is required is Proficiency, the right materials, and a proper workshop. The recipe to create each item is given in each item's description.

Each Alchemy item consists of a Base, a Reagent, and one other ingredient typically related to the potion's rarity. The specific combination of ingredients necessary to create an alchemy item appear in each item's description. Even if two items have the same ingredients, the processes involved in the item's creation are as different as night and day.

The Base determines how strong the item created is. Any Base can be used to create an alchemy item, but using a stronger (and thus rarer and more expensive) base results in a stronger potion. There are five bases (and thus five possible outcomes for every formula), each assigned a Roman numeral I (Nigredo), II (Albed0), III (Citrine), IV (Rubedo), or V (Iliaster). The Roman numeral appearing after a potion's name indicates both its level of potency and which Base is used to create it (so a potion labeled "Azoth IV" indicates that it is quite powerful as it was created using Rubedo as its base).

The Reagent determines what kind of alchemy item is created; a decoction (using Alkahest), a potion (using Aqua Regis), an explosive (using Firedust), or a poison (using Protovenom). A rare "universal reagent" called Ignis Mithal can also be used in place of any other Reagent to create an item of the alchemist's choice.

To create an Alchemy Item:

Make sure you have Alchemy Proficiency and are in a suitably equipped lab.
Decide what item you'd like to create (depending on the recipes you know).
Combine your Base, Reagent, and other Ingredients and roll an Intellect Feat. If using Ignis Mithal as a Reagent, you have Advantage.
For each Bump, you create one item.

Bases

Base determines how powerful an item's end effect will be. Any Base can be used to create an alchemy item. The Roman numeral in each alchemy item's description describes what happens when Nigredo (I), Albedo (II), Citrine (III), Rubedo (IV), or Iliaster (V) is used to create the item.

I: Nigredo

Common Base
Valued at 10 Crowns

A black, tar-like substance that slowly bubbles, even in the absence of heat.

II: Albedo

Uncommon Base
Valued at 20 Crowns

White crystal powder that can be made into different potions of moderate potency.

III: Citrine

Scarce Base
Valued at 30 Crowns

A yellowish-orange substance that exists as a gooey semi-solid at room temperature.

IV: Rubedo

Rare Base
Valued at 40 Crowns

This fine crystalline powder faintly glows with a deep and sinister crimson hue.

V: Iliaster

Mythic Base
Valued at 50 Crowns

This strange glowing substance constantly shifts between states of matter.

Reagents

Reagents are the second ingredient required to create a potion and they determine the type of item that will be created, whether a decoction, explosive, poison, or potion.

Alkahest

Rare Reagent
Valued at 4 Crowns

A special acid used to dissolve the remains of monstrous creatures while preserving their magical properties.

Creates a Decoction

Aqua Regis

Common Reagent
Valued at 1 Crowns

This clear liquid has many strange qualities and reacts readily with other ingredients to create amazing items.

Creates a Potion

Dragondust

Scarce Reagent
Valued at 3 Crowns

Mined in clumps from the desert sands, Dragondust is a jet black powder as volatile as it is odorous.

Creates an Explosive

Ignis Mithal

Mythic Reagent
Valued at 5 Crowns

A legendary liquid that gives Advantage on the item crafting Feat when used in place of another Reagent.

Creates any alchemy item

Protovenom

Uncommon Reagent
Valued at 2 Crowns

Said to be the essence of all poison, this liquid is harmless on its own but can be used to create deadly poisons.

Creates a Poison

Other Ingredients

Aether

Valued at 18 Crowns

At room temperature, Aether is a whispy white gas. Once temperatures begin to cool however, it solidifies into a translucent white crystal which acts as a powerful ingredient.

Alchemic Ash

Valued at 2 Crowns

Originally the result of a botched potion, Alchemic Ash is a fine golden dust discovered to be reactive in a variety of applications, making it one of the most basic (and affordable) ingredients.

Bismuth

Valued at 4 Crowns

Metallic crystals that shine with the many colors of the rainbow, Bismuth is the product of a days-long chemical reaction. Its volatile nature often sees it used in explosives of varying kinds.

Cadmia

Valued at 8 Crowns

A chalky white substance that is quite toxic on its own, but reacts easily with other chemicals. Its reactivity and availability sees Cadmia used across a wide range of applications.

Cavenic Gas

Valued at 16 Crowns

This green gas is a strong conductor of electricity. At extremely low temperatures it becomes a sickly green liquid, but is normally combined with other chemicals in its gaseous form.

Espadine

Valued at 6 Crowns

A yellow crystal that grows in tiny clusters at the end of a fairly simple chemical reaction, Espadine is notoriously difficult to work with due to its reactivity with oxygen.

Ethesia

Valued at 10 Crowns

A thick, blood red liquid that boils at body temperature, Ethesia is extremely reactive with other chemicals. Though safe, its reactions are always highly dramatic.

King's Yellow

Valued at 14 Crowns

This yellow dust is highly toxic if inhaled, making it dangerous to work with. It's most prominent use is in poisons that weaken the body or affect the mind.

Mosaic Foam

Valued at 20 Crowns

A foamy substance the color of rainbows, Mosaic Foam constantly changes shapes with even the slightest variation in temperature, moisture, or atmosphere.

Quicksilver

Valued at 12 Crowns

Also known as liquid metal, this semi-solid has a metallic sheen to it. Associated with permanence and rigidity, this chemical is quite versatile under the right conditions.

Decoction Ingredients

The following items are used in the creation of powerful Decoctions. They are most readily obtained from the corpses of powerful (usually "boss" type) monsters and are rarely (if ever) sold in stores.

Demonic Ichor

Dropped by Infernals

Dragon's Breath

Dropped by Dragons

Giant Tallow

Dropped by Giants

Godsblood

Dropped by Godlings

Grave Ash

Dropped by Undead

Monstrous Fang

Dropped by Lusus Naturae

Savage Sinew

Dropped by Hominids

Soul core

Dropped by Constructs

Tainted Blood

Dropped by Accursed

Umbral Heart

Dropped by Aberrants