Philtres of War - Revision history

Hailmur at 20:41, 12 May 2023

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	The ~~philtres~~ of ~~war~~ are popular with soldiers and warriors throughout the Empire. They invigorate personal reserves and strengthen the body, as well as helping to focus the will.		The Philtres of War are popular with soldiers and warriors throughout the Empire. They invigorate personal reserves and strengthen the body, as well as helping to focus the will.

	These potions restore spent [[Heroic skills\|hero points]]; they will not give a character hero points if they do not already possess them.		These potions restore spent [[Heroic skills\|hero points]]; they will not give a character hero points if they do not already possess them.
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	As he ran across the glade he slipped the elixir back into his pocket, and drew his other sword. While he was still weary, the arrival of his allies had given him renewed vigour. As he leapt into the fray, the young knight spared a moment to consider how close he had come to wasting the precious philtre; perhaps in a generation's time his own daughter would face a similar hard choice - assuming she passed her Test of Mettle, of course.</quote>		As he ran across the glade he slipped the elixir back into his pocket, and drew his other sword. While he was still weary, the arrival of his allies had given him renewed vigour. As he leapt into the fray, the young knight spared a moment to consider how close he had come to wasting the precious philtre; perhaps in a generation's time his own daughter would face a similar hard choice - assuming she passed her Test of Mettle, of course.</quote>
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Hailmur at 22:53, 11 May 2023

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Dre at 18:57, 11 May 2022

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	[[Category:Potions]]		[[Category:Potions]]
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Dre at 13:24, 9 May 2022

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

Dre at 13:28, 23 May 2018

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	This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.		This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.

	Legends say that the first draught of Skop's Mead was brewed with honey tricked from an ~~Eternal~~ Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless icewalker met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.		Legends say that the first draught of Skop's Mead was brewed with honey tricked from an eternal Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless icewalker met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.

	The potion is known by a number of other names in different parts of the Empire - ''bannerman's honey'', ''errant's wine'', and ''ploughman's ale'' are all popular.		The potion is known by a number of other names in different parts of the Empire - ''bannerman's honey'', ''errant's wine'', and ''ploughman's ale'' are all popular.
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	This effervescent deep-green elixir is very rare and consequently much sought after. The apothecary dissolves a small amount of the star metal ilium in a powerful herbal concoction to create a truly magical preparation. The deeper the reserves of personal power the drinker has, the more powerful the effect - there are stories of bottles of this miraculous elixir being handed down as heirlooms by noble houses in [[Dawn]], successive generations refusing to drink the potion unless they are facing a challenge greater than that faced during the previous generation when the potion was not touched.		This effervescent deep-green elixir is very rare and consequently much sought after. The apothecary dissolves a small amount of the star metal ilium in a powerful herbal concoction to create a truly magical preparation. The deeper the reserves of personal power the drinker has, the more powerful the effect - there are stories of bottles of this miraculous elixir being handed down as heirlooms by noble houses in [[Dawn]], successive generations refusing to drink the potion unless they are facing a challenge greater than that faced during the previous generation when the potion was not touched.

	The first elixir of exalted puissance was allegedly formulated in [[Urizen]] by Coriana of Sunspire, the eldest daughter and heir of the legendary apothecary Callidius of Wealdawn. There are some very basic similarities between this elixir and the [[Philtres of the High Peaks#The Elixir of Empyrean Art\|Elixir of Empyrean Art]], but mostly in the way it incorporates Ilium as a source of energy. On the day of her marriage to Ector of Damokan's Forge she gifted a copy of her recipe to the [[~~Urizen military concerns#Sentinels~~\|~~Sentinels~~]] of each of the major citadels in Urizen. By the time Urizen joined the Empire in the reign of Giovanni the Peacemaker, the elixir was already in use by the other Imperial nations.		The first elixir of exalted puissance was allegedly formulated in [[Urizen]] by Coriana of Sunspire, the eldest daughter and heir of the legendary apothecary Callidius of Wealdawn. There are some very basic similarities between this elixir and the [[Philtres of the High Peaks#The Elixir of Empyrean Art\|Elixir of Empyrean Art]], but mostly in the way it incorporates Ilium as a source of energy. On the day of her marriage to Ector of Damokan's Forge she gifted a copy of her recipe to the [[sentinel\|sentinels]] of each of the major citadels in Urizen. By the time Urizen joined the Empire in the reign of Giovanni the Peacemaker, the elixir was already in use by the other Imperial nations.

	In the League this elixir is sometimes called ''Rosalinde's Reversal'' after the Sarvosan mercenary captain who used it to great effect to battle two armies of barbarians in the same day, inspiring her troops with her irrepressible spirit and besting not one but two orcish chieftains in personal combat.		In the League this elixir is sometimes called ''Rosalinde's Reversal'' after the Sarvosan mercenary captain who used it to great effect to battle two armies of barbarians in the same day, inspiring her troops with her irrepressible spirit and besting not one but two orcish chieftains in personal combat.

Rafferty: /* Skop's Mead */

2017-01-13T14:23:58Z

Skop's Mead

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	The potion is known by a number of other names in different parts of the Empire - ''bannerman's honey'', ''errant's wine'', and ''ploughman's ale'' are all popular.		The potion is known by a number of other names in different parts of the Empire - ''bannerman's honey'', ''errant's wine'', and ''ploughman's ale'' are all popular.

	* '''Form:''' ~~Liquid~~.		* '''Form:''' Philtre.
	* '''Description:''' This deep amber syrup clings viscously to the inside of the container, and when it catches the light it seems to glow. It smells sweet, and a sticky droplet on your tongue reveals it to have the sweet flavour of fine honey.		* '''Description:''' This deep amber syrup clings viscously to the inside of the container, and when it catches the light it seems to glow. It smells sweet, and a sticky droplet on your tongue reveals it to have the sweet flavour of fine honey.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel a burst of renewed energy, and an urge to act immediately in pursuit of your goals. You also feel a strong urge to share your confidence with, and raise the morale of, your allies - to inspire others to follow your lead.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel a burst of renewed energy, and an urge to act immediately in pursuit of your goals. You also feel a strong urge to share your confidence with, and raise the morale of, your allies - to inspire others to follow your lead.

Rafferty: /* Philtre of Strength */

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Philtre of Strength

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	In old wives' tales, the philtre of strength allows someone to perform supernatural feats of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with fighting men and women throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.		In old wives' tales, the philtre of strength allows someone to perform supernatural feats of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with fighting men and women throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.

	* '''Form:''' ~~Liquid~~.		* '''Form:''' Philtre.
	* '''Description:''' This translucent liquid has a faint blue tinge. It has a rich, spicy scent, but a tiny droplet on your tongue discovers it to have a surprisingly sweet flavour.		* '''Description:''' This translucent liquid has a faint blue tinge. It has a rich, spicy scent, but a tiny droplet on your tongue discovers it to have a surprisingly sweet flavour.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel all your cares and worries fall away; you feel a strong urge to shout, bellow or sing something as you are suddenly invigorated.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel all your cares and worries fall away; you feel a strong urge to shout, bellow or sing something as you are suddenly invigorated.

Rafferty: /* Bannerman's Honey */ changing name of potion

2016-06-03T11:15:00Z

Bannerman's Honey: changing name of potion

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	* '''Recipe:''' Two drams of [[True Vervain]] and one dram of [[Bladeroot]].		* '''Recipe:''' Two drams of [[True Vervain]] and one dram of [[Bladeroot]].

	==~~Bannerman~~'s ~~Honey~~==		==Skop's Mead==
	This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard ~~or the [[Wintermark military concerns#bannermen\|bannerman]]~~. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.		This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.

	Legends say that the first draught of ~~Bannerman~~'s ~~Honey~~ was brewed with honey tricked from an Eternal Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless icewalker met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.		Legends say that the first draught of Skop's Mead was brewed with honey tricked from an Eternal Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless icewalker met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.

			The potion is known by a number of other names in different parts of the Empire - ''bannerman's honey'', ''errant's wine'', and ''ploughman's ale'' are all popular.

	* '''Form:''' Liquid.		* '''Form:''' Liquid.

Dre: Great feets of strength indeed!

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Great feets of strength indeed!

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	==Philtre of Strength==		==Philtre of Strength==
	In old wives' tales, the philtre of ~~strengh~~ allows someone to perform supernatural ~~feets~~ of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with fighting men and women throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.		In old wives' tales, the philtre of strength allows someone to perform supernatural feats of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with fighting men and women throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.

	* '''Form:''' Liquid.		* '''Form:''' Liquid.
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	This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard or the [[Wintermark military concerns#bannermen\|bannerman]]. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.		This potent elixir strengthens the flagging spirits of the battered [[knight-errant]], and gives renewed vigour to the bard or the [[Wintermark military concerns#bannermen\|bannerman]]. It is a thick, syrupy potion with a deep amber glow that tastes extremely sweet - but not unpleasantly so.

	Legends say that the first draught of Bannerman's Honey was brewed with honey tricked from an Eternal Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|~~Icewalker~~]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless ~~Icewalker~~ met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.		Legends say that the first draught of Bannerman's Honey was brewed with honey tricked from an Eternal Lord of Summer by a Suaq [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers\|icewalker]]. Small amounts of that original, wondrous honey are said to still be hidden in Sermersuaq in tiny clay pots, cached for safekeeping then lost when the nameless icewalker met his end at the hands of the slighted Lord's vengeful heralds. Any apothecary who could find a supply of this honey could probably use it to brew this potion more effectively.

	* '''Form:''' Liquid.		* '''Form:''' Liquid.

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	==Philtre of Strength==		==Philtre of Strength==
	In old ~~wives'~~ tales, the ~~philtre~~ of ~~strength~~ allows someone to perform supernatural feats of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with ~~fighting men and women~~ throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.		In some old tales, the Philtre of Strength allows someone to perform supernatural feats of strength, endurance or inspiration. In actuality, they can only bring out what is already present. Tinged with blue, this translucent potion restores reserves of strength. It is popular with warriors throughout the Empire, granting them the ability to push themselves well beyond natural limits. It is especially valuable to those with smaller reserves of personal power, letting them go to more heroic lengths to achieve their goals than they might otherwise attain.

	* '''Form:''' Philtre.		* '''Form:''' Philtre.
	* '''Description:''' This translucent liquid has a faint blue tinge. It has a rich, spicy scent, but a tiny droplet on your tongue discovers it to have a surprisingly sweet flavour.		* '''Description:''' This translucent liquid has a faint blue tinge. It has a rich, spicy scent, but a tiny droplet on your tongue discovers it to have a surprisingly sweet flavour.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel all your cares and worries fall away; you feel a strong urge to shout, bellow or sing something as you are suddenly invigorated.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel all your cares and worries fall away; you feel a strong urge to shout, bellow or sing something as you are suddenly invigorated.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' You regain one spent [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|hero point]]. If you have no hero points this potion has no effect.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' You regain one spent [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|hero point]]. If you have no hero points this potion has no effect.
	* '''Recipe:''' Two drams of [[True Vervain]] and one dram of [[Bladeroot]].		* '''Recipe:''' Two drams of [[True Vervain]] and one dram of [[Bladeroot]].

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	* '''Description:''' This deep amber syrup clings viscously to the inside of the container, and when it catches the light it seems to glow. It smells sweet, and a sticky droplet on your tongue reveals it to have the sweet flavour of fine honey.		* '''Description:''' This deep amber syrup clings viscously to the inside of the container, and when it catches the light it seems to glow. It smells sweet, and a sticky droplet on your tongue reveals it to have the sweet flavour of fine honey.
	* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel a burst of renewed energy, and an urge to act immediately in pursuit of your goals. You also feel a strong urge to share your confidence with, and raise the morale of, your allies - to inspire others to follow your lead.		* '''Roleplaying Effects:''' You feel a burst of renewed energy, and an urge to act immediately in pursuit of your goals. You also feel a strong urge to share your confidence with, and raise the morale of, your allies - to inspire others to follow your lead.
	* '''Mechanical Effects:''' You regain three spent [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|hero points]]. If you have no hero points this potion has no effect.		* '''Mechanical Effects:''' You regain three spent [[Heroic skills#Hero points\|hero points]]. If you have no hero points this potion has no effect.
	* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[True Vervain]], two drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]] and [[Bladeroot]] and one dram of [[Marrowort]].		* '''Recipe:''' Three drams of [[True Vervain]], two drams each of [[Imperial Roseweald]] and [[Bladeroot]] and one dram of [[Marrowort]].

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	This sinister poison causes weakness and enervation. It robs the victim of the strength to deliver powerful blows, and saps the will to fight. Possession of the tincture is not technically illegal in the Empire, but in the past its possession during the quarterly summits at Anvil has been recognised as supporting evidence of intent during trials for treason.		This sinister poison causes weakness and enervation. It robs the victim of the strength to deliver powerful blows, and saps the will to fight. Possession of the tincture is not technically illegal in the Empire, but in the past its possession during the quarterly summits at Anvil has been recognised as supporting evidence of intent during trials for treason.

	As with several poisons, the tincture of the whipped cur has a mixed history in the Empire. For every treachery - such as when the three children of Maud, [[Steward]] of Wayford used it to weaken their mother before murdering the doughty warrior - there is a story of its use in service to the Empire. When the corrupted boyar Jicov the Hungry and his ~~Schlacta~~ were preparing to offer the citizens of their vale to an unspeakable [[Varushkan Monster#Sovereigns\|Sovereign]] in [[Karsk]], a brave servant aided the ~~Wardens~~ by convincing the boyar and his soldiers to drink a glass of this preparation in the belief it would grant them great potence before their celebratory feast. Without it, the ~~Boyar~~ and his ~~men~~ would have slaughtered all opposition, and set in motion events too horrible to contemplate.		As with several poisons, the tincture of the whipped cur has a mixed history in the Empire. For every treachery - such as when the three children of Maud, [[Steward]] of Wayford used it to weaken their mother before murdering the doughty warrior - there is a story of its use in service to the Empire. When the corrupted boyar Jicov the Hungry and his cchlacta were preparing to offer the citizens of their vale to an unspeakable [[Varushkan Monster#Sovereigns\|Sovereign]] in [[Karsk]], a brave servant aided the wardens by convincing the boyar and his soldiers to drink a glass of this preparation in the belief it would grant them great potence before their celebratory feast. Without it, the boyar and his schlacta would have slaughtered all opposition, and set in motion events too horrible to contemplate.

	* '''Form:''' Liquid.		* '''Form:''' Liquid.