Powder of Uncontrollable Itching
Alchemy, Toxic powder
Maddening itching that can break concentration each minute.
From the book
Made from 4 drs. of marsh crow's foot, this powder causes itching and irritation so maddening that, for each minute of its 5-10 minute duration, victims must save vs Will or be unable to concentrate on fighting, casting spells and the like.
Like any toxic powder it can go into food or drink, be hurled in a vial, strewn by hand or blown from a blow tube reaching 5 ft. A save vs Constitution avoids it unless noted, except for anyone who ingests it. It takes a day to grind and heat, with a 90% chance of success plus 1% per level, to 99%. The work is so volatile that the maker saves vs Dexterity at +1 per level or rolls on the Alchemical Mishap Table. Outlawed in most areas, it sells through underworld contacts for 200-300 G.P. a dose.
At a glance
- Ingredients
- 4 drs. marsh crow's foot
- Effect
- Save vs Will each minute or unable to fight or cast
- Duration
- 5-10 minutes
- Delivery
- Food or drink, thrown vial, by hand, or blow tube (range 5 ft., 2 1/2 ft. radius)
- Save
- Constitution unless stated; no save if ingested
- Equipment
- Mortar and pestle, small bowl or pan
- Time to complete
- 1 day per powder
- Chance of success
- 90% +1% per level (max 99%)
- Mishap
- Maker saves vs Dexterity (+1 per level) or roll on Alchemical Mishap Table
- Cost
- 200-300 G.P. per dose (illegal; underworld only)
- Requires
- Toxic powders skill (no prerequisite)