Dust of Passive Action

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Works like the Passive Action potion.

From the book

This dust has the same effect as the Passive Action potion, spread over an area instead of drunk, and lasts 1 hour. The alchemist takes the potion's ingredients, adds 2 drs. of powdered copper and blends them into the standard dust base. One dose, delivered by vial, by hand or by blowtube, covers a 10-foot cube.

At a glance

Ingredients: Passive Action potion ingredients, plus 2 drs. of powdered copper
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