Atlantean Trilogy Archive
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Dust of Vertigo

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Has the same effect as the vertigo toxic powder.

From the book

Made from 6 drs. of yellow melilot on the dust base, this dust works like the toxic Powder of Vertigo for 1 hour. That powder brings on severe dizziness, and a victim who does not sit or lie down at once has an even chance each minute of falling over. One dose covers a 10-foot cube; a save vs Constitution avoids it.

At a glance

Ingredients
6 drs. yellow melilot
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
Effect
Severe dizziness; 50/50 chance per minute to fall unless sitting or lying down (as the toxic powder)