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	These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.		These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.

	In Autumn 382YE, the recipes that comprise the Double-sided Blade were [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|distributed]] to Imperial apothecaries by order of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. along with several other new potion recipes. Known as ''The Endless Struggle'' among the Druj, the potions were also apparently part of the herbal lore of the Great Forest orcs - who know them as ''The Two-bladed Knife'', and shared the recipes with the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Navarr]] as thanks for their assistance establishing themselves in [[Therunin]].		In Autumn 382YE, the recipes that comprise the Double-sided Blade were [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|distributed]] to Imperial apothecaries by order of the [[Senate]]. along with several other new potion recipes. Known as ''The Endless Struggle'' among the Druj, the potions were also apparently part of the herbal lore of the Great Forest orcs - who know them as ''The Two-bladed Knife'', and shared the recipes with the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Navarr]] as thanks for their assistance establishing themselves in [[Therunin]].

	Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.		Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.

Hailmur at 20:30, 12 May 2023

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	<box>'''Removing the effect prematurely'''<br>Where Warming Armour and Weakening Sun refer to removing a condition prematurely, they mean that removing the venom or weakness (as appropriate) before the end of the next skirmish, battle, or quest causes the target to immediately drop to zero hits and begin to die. It does not matter if the effect of the tonic is removed - so drinking an [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] will still replace all the other effects of this potion - but this does ''not'' remove the venom or weakness. If that venom or weakness is then removed, the character still drops to 0 hits if they have not completed a skirmish, battle, or quest since they consumed the Warming Armour or Weakening Sun.</box>		<box>'''Removing the effect prematurely'''<br>Where Warming Armour and Weakening Sun refer to removing a condition prematurely, they mean that removing the venom or weakness (as appropriate) before the end of the next skirmish, battle, or quest causes the target to immediately drop to zero hits and begin to die. It does not matter if the effect of the tonic is removed - so drinking an [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] will still replace all the other effects of this potion - but this does ''not'' remove the venom or weakness. If that venom or weakness is then removed, the character still drops to 0 hits if they have not completed a skirmish, battle, or quest since they consumed the Warming Armour or Weakening Sun.</box>
			{{PotionTable\|Double-sided Blade}}
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Matt at 00:28, 12 July 2022

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	{{Interdicted\|~~potion~~\|[[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}		{{Interdicted\|complete set of potions\|[[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.		These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.

Matt at 00:27, 12 July 2022

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			{{Interdicted\|potion\|[[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.		These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.
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	==Warming Armour==		==Warming Armour==
	~~{{Interdicted\|potion\| [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}~~
	"Warming Armour", as it has been dubbed by the Imperial Orcs, provides a significant increase to personal strength, to the ability to endure fatal wounds, but at some cost. When consumed by an orc, it is comparable to [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] in effectiveness, but where that potent preparation dulls emotion and reduces interest in other people, this potion inflames passions and encourages the imbiber to violence - and to thoughts of bloody [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|vengeance]].		"Warming Armour", as it has been dubbed by the Imperial Orcs, provides a significant increase to personal strength, to the ability to endure fatal wounds, but at some cost. When consumed by an orc, it is comparable to [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] in effectiveness, but where that potent preparation dulls emotion and reduces interest in other people, this potion inflames passions and encourages the imbiber to violence - and to thoughts of bloody [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|vengeance]].

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	==Weakening Sun==		==Weakening Sun==
	~~{{Interdicted\|potion\| [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}~~
	The Imperial Orcs have dubbed the salve that the Druj know as ''Corpseskin'' and the Great Forest orcs call ''Oakenshield'' as ''Weakening Sun''. Applied to the skin of the face or hands, it brings a rush of pleasure that slowly diminishes but does not fade completely until after the other effects of the salve have worn off. This rush of pleasure could potentially lead to addiction in individuals prone to such behaviour. Worse, while the salve helps the user endure savage wounds, it also diminishes their "sense of self". They become prone to obeying those they perceive as more important or powerful than themselves without question, and it brings a kind of foggy confusion that makes it impossible for the user to wield magic, employ [[magic items\|crafted items]], or [[Heroic skills#Hero\|exert their will]] to take action.		The Imperial Orcs have dubbed the salve that the Druj know as ''Corpseskin'' and the Great Forest orcs call ''Oakenshield'' as ''Weakening Sun''. Applied to the skin of the face or hands, it brings a rush of pleasure that slowly diminishes but does not fade completely until after the other effects of the salve have worn off. This rush of pleasure could potentially lead to addiction in individuals prone to such behaviour. Worse, while the salve helps the user endure savage wounds, it also diminishes their "sense of self". They become prone to obeying those they perceive as more important or powerful than themselves without question, and it brings a kind of foggy confusion that makes it impossible for the user to wield magic, employ [[magic items\|crafted items]], or [[Heroic skills#Hero\|exert their will]] to take action.

Dre at 23:38, 11 July 2022

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	These flaws potentially limits their usefulness to ethical Imperial [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], even though they are in theory easier to prepare than the equivalent Tonics of the Deep Forest. Still, as the Great Forest orcs say of the preparations: " “These potions are like the double-bladed knife that strikes at the hand that wields it. When you must cut, you must also be cut. Sometimes your blood is the price for the victory you require.”		These flaws potentially limits their usefulness to ethical Imperial [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], even though they are in theory easier to prepare than the equivalent Tonics of the Deep Forest. Still, as the Great Forest orcs say of the preparations: " “These potions are like the double-bladed knife that strikes at the hand that wields it. When you must cut, you must also be cut. Sometimes your blood is the price for the victory you require.”

	<box>'''Interdiction'''<br>These potions were [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by [[declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE. It is illegal for any Imperial citizen to make, use, or own either preparation.</box>

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Stone Toad herbal excerpt>'''Warspice'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Stone Toad herbal excerpt>'''Warspice'''<br>
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	==Warming Armour==		==Warming Armour==
			{{Interdicted\|potion\| [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}
	"Warming Armour", as it has been dubbed by the Imperial Orcs, provides a significant increase to personal strength, to the ability to endure fatal wounds, but at some cost. When consumed by an orc, it is comparable to [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] in effectiveness, but where that potent preparation dulls emotion and reduces interest in other people, this potion inflames passions and encourages the imbiber to violence - and to thoughts of bloody [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|vengeance]].		"Warming Armour", as it has been dubbed by the Imperial Orcs, provides a significant increase to personal strength, to the ability to endure fatal wounds, but at some cost. When consumed by an orc, it is comparable to [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] in effectiveness, but where that potent preparation dulls emotion and reduces interest in other people, this potion inflames passions and encourages the imbiber to violence - and to thoughts of bloody [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|vengeance]].

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	==Weakening Sun==		==Weakening Sun==
			{{Interdicted\|potion\| [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Conclave_sessions#Interdiction\|Autumn 382YE]]}}
	The Imperial Orcs have dubbed the salve that the Druj know as ''Corpseskin'' and the Great Forest orcs call ''Oakenshield'' as ''Weakening Sun''. Applied to the skin of the face or hands, it brings a rush of pleasure that slowly diminishes but does not fade completely until after the other effects of the salve have worn off. This rush of pleasure could potentially lead to addiction in individuals prone to such behaviour. Worse, while the salve helps the user endure savage wounds, it also diminishes their "sense of self". They become prone to obeying those they perceive as more important or powerful than themselves without question, and it brings a kind of foggy confusion that makes it impossible for the user to wield magic, employ [[magic items\|crafted items]], or [[Heroic skills#Hero\|exert their will]] to take action.		The Imperial Orcs have dubbed the salve that the Druj know as ''Corpseskin'' and the Great Forest orcs call ''Oakenshield'' as ''Weakening Sun''. Applied to the skin of the face or hands, it brings a rush of pleasure that slowly diminishes but does not fade completely until after the other effects of the salve have worn off. This rush of pleasure could potentially lead to addiction in individuals prone to such behaviour. Worse, while the salve helps the user endure savage wounds, it also diminishes their "sense of self". They become prone to obeying those they perceive as more important or powerful than themselves without question, and it brings a kind of foggy confusion that makes it impossible for the user to wield magic, employ [[magic items\|crafted items]], or [[Heroic skills#Hero\|exert their will]] to take action.

Dre at 18:56, 11 May 2022

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Dre at 13:23, 9 May 2022

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	Brings warmth, that begins in the belly and spreads quickly through the whole body. Touches the deep rage in the heart of all the people. Urges violence, and calls to mind past wrongs that must be righted with bloodshed.		Brings warmth, that begins in the belly and spreads quickly through the whole body. Touches the deep rage in the heart of all the people. Urges violence, and calls to mind past wrongs that must be righted with bloodshed.

	It grants the ability to endure vicious wounds, but it thins the blood. When the reserve of strength it offers has been depleted, the Abyss yawns. If sunfire ~~hasbeen~~ given to one who is still of value, keep jadeleaf to hand to stave off its hunger or that one may be lost to you.		It grants the ability to endure vicious wounds, but it thins the blood. When the reserve of strength it offers has been depleted, the Abyss yawns. If sunfire has been given to one who is still of value, keep jadeleaf to hand to stave off its hunger or that one may be lost to you.

	Beware – the thinning of the blood will react poorly with bloodroot and other similar substances. Seeking to treat that symptom may bring on a potentially fatal seizure.		Beware – the thinning of the blood will react poorly with bloodroot and other similar substances. Seeking to treat that symptom may bring on a potentially fatal seizure.
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			[[Category:Recipes]]

Harry at 10:52, 16 September 2021

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	<box>'''Removing the effect prematurely'''<br>Where Warming Armour and Weakening Sun refer to removing a condition prematurely, they mean that removing the venom or weakness (as appropriate) before the end of the next skirmish, battle, or quest causes the target to immediately drop to zero hits and begin to die. It does not matter if the effect of the tonic is removed - so drinking an [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] will still replace all the other effects of this potion - but this does ''not'' remove the venom or weakness. If that venom or weakness is then removed, the character still drops to 0 hits if they have not completed a skirmish, battle, or quest since they consumed the Warming Armour or Weakening Sun.</box>		<box>'''Removing the effect prematurely'''<br>Where Warming Armour and Weakening Sun refer to removing a condition prematurely, they mean that removing the venom or weakness (as appropriate) before the end of the next skirmish, battle, or quest causes the target to immediately drop to zero hits and begin to die. It does not matter if the effect of the tonic is removed - so drinking an [[Tonics_of_the_Deep_Forest#Ironblood_Tonic\|Ironblood Tonic]] will still replace all the other effects of this potion - but this does ''not'' remove the venom or weakness. If that venom or weakness is then removed, the character still drops to 0 hits if they have not completed a skirmish, battle, or quest since they consumed the Warming Armour or Weakening Sun.</box>

			[[Category:Potions]]
			[[Category:Tonics]]

Rafferty at 16:25, 19 February 2020

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	[[Category:Potions~~]] [[Category:Magic~~]]		[[Category:Potions]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.		These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.

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Overview

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	Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.		Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.

	These flaws potentially limits their usefulness to ethical Imperial [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], even though they are in theory easier to prepare than the equivalent Tonics of the Deep Forest. Still, as the Great Forest orcs say of the preparations: "~~'These~~ potions are like the double-bladed knife that strikes at the hand that wields it. When you must cut, you must also be cut. Sometimes your blood is the price for the victory you require''."		These flaws potentially limits their usefulness to ethical Imperial [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]], even though they are in theory easier to prepare than the equivalent Tonics of the Deep Forest. Still, as the Great Forest orcs say of the preparations: " “These potions are like the double-bladed knife that strikes at the hand that wields it. When you must cut, you must also be cut. Sometimes your blood is the price for the victory you require.”

	<box>'''Interdiction'''<br>These potions were [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by [[declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE. It is illegal for any Imperial citizen to make, use, or own either preparation.</box>		<box>'''Interdiction'''<br>These potions were [[interdiction\|interdicted]] by [[declaration]] of the [[Imperial Conclave]] in Autumn 382YE. It is illegal for any Imperial citizen to make, use, or own either preparation.</box>

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Stone Toad herbal excerpt>'''Warspice'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Stone Toad herbal excerpt>'''Warspice'''<br>
	Brings warmth, that begins in the belly and spreads quickly through the whole body. Touches the deep rage in the heart of all the people. Urges violence, and		Brings warmth, that begins in the belly and spreads quickly through the whole body. Touches the deep rage in the heart of all the people. Urges violence, and calls to mind past wrongs that must be righted with bloodshed.
	calls to mind past wrongs that must be righted with bloodshed.

	It grants the ability to endure vicious wounds, but it thins the blood. When the reserve of strength it offers has been depleted, the Abyss yawns. If sunfire ~~has~~		It grants the ability to endure vicious wounds, but it thins the blood. When the reserve of strength it offers has been depleted, the Abyss yawns. If sunfire hasbeen given to one who is still of value, keep jadeleaf to hand to stave off its hunger or that one may be lost to you.
	~~been~~ given to one who is still of value, keep jadeleaf to hand to stave off its hunger or that one may be lost to you.

	Beware – the thinning of the blood will react poorly with bloodroot and other similar substances. Seeking to treat that symptom may bring on a potentially fatal seizure.		Beware – the thinning of the blood will react poorly with bloodroot and other similar substances. Seeking to treat that symptom may bring on a potentially fatal seizure.

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	These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.		These preparations originate with the [[Druj]] [[orc\|orcs]] (or perhaps with the [[Great Forest Orcs\|orcs of the Great Forest]] depending on who one asks). The recipes were originally captured from the Druj during the liberation of [[Reikos]], when the herbal text of the [[Druj_lore#Buruk_Tepel\|Buruk Tepel]] of the Stone Toad clan fell into Imperial hands. Originally hidden behind a complex cipher, the book was eventually decoded by Imperial scholars and the recipes within revealed.

	In Autumn 382YE, the recipes that comprise the Double-sided Blade were [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|distributed]] to Imperial apothecaries by order of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]]. along with several other new potion recipes. Known as ''The Endless Struggle'' among the Druj, the potions were also apparently part of the herbal lore of the Great Forest orcs - who know them as ''The Two-bladed Knife'', and shared the recipes with the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Navarr]] as thanks for their assistance establishing themselves in [[Therunin]].		In Autumn 382YE, the recipes that comprise the Double-sided Blade were [[Distribute_potion_recipes\|distributed]] to Imperial apothecaries by order of the [[Senate]]. along with several other new potion recipes. Known as ''The Endless Struggle'' among the Druj, the potions were also apparently part of the herbal lore of the Great Forest orcs - who know them as ''The Two-bladed Knife'', and shared the recipes with the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] and [[Navarr]] as thanks for their assistance establishing themselves in [[Therunin]].

	Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.		Like the [[Tonics of the Deep Forest]], these preparations grant vigour and health. Unlike the more commonly known recipes, however, these two potions come with unpleasant side effects that make them less than ideal for use by Imperial citizens. Also unlike almost every other known preparation, the potions created by the Double-sided Blade are more effective when consumed by [[orc\|orcs]] than when consumed by humans. As with the more familiar potions, the Double-sided Blade preparations are [[Potion#Tonics\|tonics]] - meaning that one cannot enjoy their benefits in conjunction with any other tonic.