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Dust of Emotional Influence: Apathy

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Victims lose interest in everything going on around them.

From the book

One of three emotional-influence dusts, all built on 2 cts. of powdered amethyst. For apathy, the alchemist adds powdered linden and mustard seed, 6 drs. of each. Victims grow bored and lose all interest in whatever is going on around them for 1 hour. One dose covers a 10-foot cube, and a save vs Constitution resists.

At a glance

Ingredients
2 cts. powdered amethyst plus 6 drs. each of powdered linden and mustard seed
Duration
1 hour
Base
5 drs. rare earths, 4 drs. sulphur, 1 dr. each platinum, gold and silver
Delivery
Thrown vial, by hand, or blowtube; one dose covers 10x10x10 ft.
Save
Constitution where applicable
Time to complete
2 weeks (half with a wizard, sorcerer or magician)
Chance of success
75% +2% per level (+10% with a wizard, sorcerer or magician)
Mishap
5% chance of serious accident (Alchemical Mishap Table)
Cost
500-1000 G.P. each when available