Magical Fumes (general)

Magical fumes are powders that have no effect unless burned in a brazier or other fire. The five most common are the Fumes of Favorable Aspect, Precognition, Spirit Banishing, Spirit Detection and Spirit Evocation. Some can be burned during the offering that begins a summoning ritual to give the caster further bonuses. Unlike magical inks and fragrant oils, which need crystal containers, the powders may be stored in any way.

Magical mixtures are prepared with a mortar and pestle, a small cauldron or crucible and a dependable heat source such as a lamp or furnace. Each takes a day to make, with a 90% chance of success plus 1% per level of ability (99% at most), and every one of them gives off a faint magical aura. Most sell for 100-200 G.P., the price depending on the quality of the ingredients.