Balms of the Fountainhead - Revision history

Twiggy at 00:50, 2 August 2025

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	Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[~~Magical skills~~#~~Ritual Magic~~\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.		Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.

	Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj ghulai that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.		Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj ghulai that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.

Twiggy at 00:32, 2 August 2025

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Hailmur at 20:28, 12 May 2023

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	~~{{PotionTable\|Balms of the Fountainhead}}~~
	Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.		Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.

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	<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>		<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>
	Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.		Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.
			{{PotionTable\|Balms of the Fountainhead}}
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Hailmur at 20:27, 12 May 2023

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Dre at 18:56, 11 May 2022

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Dre at 13:22, 9 May 2022

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Harry at 10:53, 16 September 2021

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Rafferty at 16:24, 19 February 2020

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	<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>		<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>
	Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.		Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.


	[[Category:Potions]]		[[Category:Potions]]
	~~[[Category:Magic]]~~

Dre at 14:14, 4 June 2019

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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[true vervain]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].		* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].

	==Suffusion of Blood==		==Suffusion of Blood==
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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[true vervain]], and one dram each of [[cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], and one dram each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].

	==Talonvine Infusion==		==Talonvine Infusion==
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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].

	<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>		<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>
	Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.		Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.


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Novemberalice at 21:27, 25 May 2019

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	Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.		Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.

	Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj Gulai that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.		Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj Gulai that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.
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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial ~~Roseweald~~]] and [[~~Marrowort~~]], one dram of [[~~True Vervain~~]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].		* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[true vervain]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].

	==Suffusion of Blood==		==Suffusion of Blood==
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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial ~~Roseweald~~]], two drams of [[~~True Vervain~~]], and one dram each of [[~~Cerulean Mazzarine~~]], [[~~Marrowort~~]] and [[~~Bladeroot~~]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[true vervain]], and one dram each of [[cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].

	==Talonvine Infusion==		==Talonvine Infusion==
	This coarse substance is mildly toxic, and can cause uncomfortable welts to form on exposed skin. There are some cases of people who have gotten the infusion in their eyes suffering from painful blindness or restricted vision that can last for several hours. The infusion is usually added to boiling water, and produces a thick, pungently musty steam that must be actively inhaled. Doing so causes an exhilarating rush of vitality and enthusiasm, which is quickly replaced by impatience and an urge to "do something" - anything at all - as soon as possible. The initial rush from inhaling the steam from a properly prepared Talonvine Infusion may prove to be dangerously seductive, and the secondary effects can be difficult to channel constructively.		This coarse substance is mildly toxic, and can cause uncomfortable welts to form on exposed skin. There are some cases of people who have gotten the infusion in their eyes suffering from painful blindness or restricted vision that can last for several hours. The infusion is usually added to boiling water, and produces a thick, pungently musty steam that must be actively inhaled. Doing so causes an exhilarating rush of vitality and enthusiasm, which is quickly replaced by impatience and an urge to ''do something'' - anything at all - as soon as possible. The initial rush from inhaling the steam from a properly prepared Talonvine Infusion may prove to be dangerously seductive, and the secondary effects can be difficult to channel constructively.

	* '''Form:''' Infusion.		* '''Form:''' Infusion.
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	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial ~~Roseweald~~]] and [[~~Marrowort~~]], one dram of [[~~True Vervain~~]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].

	<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>		<box>'''Eating Talonvine Infusion'''<br>
	Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the ~~VENOM~~ condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial ~~Roseweald~~]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.		Actually eating Talonvine Infusion is a bad idea as it is quite toxic. It causes internal swelling, sore throat, and stabbing stomach pains. In extreme cases it can even result in loss of voice. The symptoms persist for up to half an hour, but can be alleviated by anything that would remove the venom condition such as the [[purify]] spell or a dose of [[Imperial roseweald]] applied by a [[Surgical skills#Physician\|physician]].</box>.


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	* '''Description:''' This blood-red ointment smells delicious. It has an oily, greasy texture if you rub it between finger and thumb, and it is quickly absorbed into your skin causing your entire hand to tingle.		* '''Description:''' This blood-red ointment smells delicious. It has an oily, greasy texture if you rub it between finger and thumb, and it is quickly absorbed into your skin causing your entire hand to tingle.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become prone to sudden mood shifts and displays of strong emotion. Your attitudes become more straightforward, and you find complex plans and overthinking frustrating. You would rather take action than talk about it.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#~~Ritual Lores~~\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain one additional effective rank to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].		* '''Recipe:''' Two drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]] and one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]].

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	* '''Description:''' When this blood-red elixir catches the light, it glows with a faintly translucent aura. The scent smells of freshly cut grass, and causes your nostrils to tingle. The sweet, fruity taste causes a moment of dizziness.		* '''Description:''' When this blood-red elixir catches the light, it glows with a faintly translucent aura. The scent smells of freshly cut grass, and causes your nostrils to tingle. The sweet, fruity taste causes a moment of dizziness.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#~~Ritual Lores~~\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], and one dram each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], and one dram each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].

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	* '''Description:''' This coarse yellow substance gives off a musty scent. It raises itchy welts similar to nettle stings on contact with skin. It tastes sweet, but causes a painful swelling on the tongue - as if one had been stung by a wasp.		* '''Description:''' This coarse yellow substance gives off a musty scent. It raises itchy welts similar to nettle stings on contact with skin. It tastes sweet, but causes a painful swelling on the tongue - as if one had been stung by a wasp.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#~~Ritual Lores~~\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Realm Lore\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].

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			{{PotionTable\|Balms of the Fountainhead}}
	Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.		Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the [[Magical skills#Ritual Magic\|lore of Spring]]. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the [[Spring Realm\|Spring realm]] more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the influence of that realm.

	Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj ~~Gulai~~ that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.		Initially, Imperial apothecaries who had mastered the Balms of the Fountainhead were able to create the [[#Vernal Balm\|Vernal Balm]] and [[#Suffusion of Blood\|Suffusion of Blood]]. However, following the defeat of the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] in [[Reikos]] in 379YE, information about certain techniques used by the Buruk Tepel came to light - coupled with the recovery of a number of books belonging to skilled [[Highguard\|Highborn]] [[Surgical_skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]] stolen by the occupation force. These writings contained details of a potent potion favoured by the Druj ghulai that built on the principles already familiar to Imperial potion makers, and knowledge of how to create the [[#Talonvine Infusion\|Talonvine Infusion]] quickly spread.

	==Vernal Balm==		==Vernal Balm==
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	* '''Description:''' When this blood-red elixir catches the light, it glows with a faintly translucent aura. The scent smells of freshly cut grass, and causes your nostrils to tingle. The sweet, fruity taste causes a moment of dizziness.		* '''Description:''' When this blood-red elixir catches the light, it glows with a faintly translucent aura. The scent smells of freshly cut grass, and causes your nostrils to tingle. The sweet, fruity taste causes a moment of dizziness.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You become very direct, preferring to go directly to the heart of a problem, say what you think, or deal with immediate problems. You find it difficult to think about the past, or anything more pressing than the immediate future. You also become emotionally volatile, and are especially short-tempered. Anything that frustrates or irritates you is likely to cause you to lash out against its source.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next ~~spring~~ ritual that you perform within ten minutes.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you can use up to 3 [[Magical skills#Magician\|personal mana]] as if it were [[Game items#Mana Crystals\|crystal mana]] on the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], and one dram each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]], two drams of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], and one dram each of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[marrowort]] and [[bladeroot]].

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	* '''Description:''' This coarse yellow substance gives off a musty scent. It raises itchy welts similar to nettle stings on contact with skin. It tastes sweet, but causes a painful swelling on the tongue - as if one had been stung by a wasp.		* '''Description:''' This coarse yellow substance gives off a musty scent. It raises itchy welts similar to nettle stings on contact with skin. It tastes sweet, but causes a painful swelling on the tongue - as if one had been stung by a wasp.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' If you have inhaled the steam or smoke, you feel a rush of vitality and strength that quickly fades but leaves a powerful desire to take action - without concern for rules or long-term consequences. If instead you ate this substance, you experience stabbing stomach pains (consult a ref).
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next ~~spring~~ ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' If you possess the [[Magical skills#Ritual Lores\|Spring lore]] skill then you gain three additional ranks to the next Spring ritual that you perform within ten minutes, subject to the [[Realm_Lore#Gaining_additional_ranks\|normal rules for effective skill]]. This is a [[Potion#Tonics\|tonic]]; the effect of any other tonic you have drunk immediately ends.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald\|Imperial roseweald]] and [[marrowort]], one dram of [[True Vervain\|true vervain]], one [[Game items#Crystal Mana\|crystallised mana]], and one ring of [[ilium]].