Dust of Emotional Influence: Sympathy

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Victims feel sympathy for the first creatures they meet.

From the book

This version of the emotional-influence dust makes its victims feel sympathetic toward the first creatures they come across, for 1 hour. It combines 2 cts. of powdered amethyst with powdered ivy and lychis, 6 drs. of each, on the dust base. Thrown, scattered or blown, one dose covers a 10-foot cube.

At a glance

Ingredients: 2 cts. powdered amethyst plus 6 drs. each of powdered ivy and lychis
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