Decoctions of Hoarfrost

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Mastery of these recipes allows an apothecary to brew preparations valuable to ritual magicians versed in the Lore of Winter. With one of these potions a ritualist can wield the magic of the Winter Realm more effectively, but they also become more susceptible to the ambiguous influences of that Realm.

Decoction of the Hungry Moon

This black liquid has an unpleasantly oily texture, and often contains small amounts of bladeroot or marrowort matter as sediment that settles on the bottom of a flask. It must be shaken thoroughly before consuming. It tastes very unpleasant indeed, and while some apothecaries add sugar to the mixture the general consensus agrees that doing so can damage the potion's effectiveness. When consumed, it cools the blood and chills the heart; by focusing a magician towards the dark emotional states it enhances the synergy between a mortal and the Winter Realm.

Some Dawnish Enchanters employ the decoction prior to dealings with Winter Eternals; the emotional side-effects apparently help the enchanter achieve in a mindset conducive to negotiations with these dangerous creatures. With the same reasoning, some Varushkan Volhov have been known to embrace the moon before meeting with a Sovereign. It is an expensive way to focus the mind, but one that has seen some success.

• Effect: If you possess the Winter lore skill you gain +1 rank to the next Winter ritual you perform within half an hour.
• Roleplaying Effect: This potion tastes unpleasantly of spoiled meat. You become emotionally cold but highly possessive and protective of your friends and allies.
• Recipe: One dram each of Bladeroot and Marrowort and one crystallized mana.

Watchtower on the Barren Waste

This energetic elixir allows a ritual magician to exert great power in the Realm of Winter.

• Effect: If you possess the Winter lore you gain the ability to use up to 3 personal mana as if it were crystal mana on the next Winter ritual you perform within half an hour.
• Roleplaying Effect: You become cold and calculating, seeing everything in terms of cost and benefit. Individual lives or needs become meaningless in the face of your goals and what you consider to be best. You feel an powerful urge to ensure you and yours are safe, regardless of the cost to other people.
• Recipe: Three drams of Bladeroot, two drams of Marrowort and one dram each of Imperial Roseweald, Cerulean Mazzarine and True Vervain.