Dust of Slowness

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Halves victims' speed and movement.

From the book

This dust cuts its victims' speed and movement in half for 1 hour. The alchemist adds 6 drs. of water hemlock and 2 drs. of powdered lead to the dust base. One dose, delivered by vial, hand or blowtube, covers a 10-foot cube, and targets may try a save vs Constitution to avoid being slowed.

At a glance

Ingredients: 6 drs. of water hemlock plus 2 drs. of powdered lead
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