Dust of Water Evaporation

Alchemy, Alchemical dust

Dries up a large volume of water or an area of marsh.

From the book

This dust makes water vanish for good: it evaporates 1,000 cubic feet of fresh or salt water, or dries out 10,000 square feet of swamp or marshland, and the effect is permanent. The recipe calls for 2 cts. of powdered malachite together with Rare Earths and powdered mercury, 2 drs. of each, added to the standard dust base.

At a glance

Ingredients: 2 drs. each of Rare Earths and powdered mercury plus 2 cts. of powdered malachite
Effect: Evaporates 1,000 cu. ft. of water or dries 10,000 sq. ft. of swamp/marsh
Duration: Permanent
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