Dust of Panic

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Victims drop what they are holding and run in panic.

From the book

Victims caught in this dust drop whatever they are carrying, whether weapons, wands or treasure, and run away in terror for the full hour it lasts. The recipe needs 2 drs. of either powdered devil's horn or powdered dragon's bones on the dust base. One dose covers a 10-foot cube, and a save vs Constitution lets a target stand firm.

At a glance

Ingredients: 2 drs. of powdered dragon's bones or devil's horn
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