Apothecary Potions
Every apothecary knows how to mix these five essential preparations. They allow a patient to benefit from medicinal aid without needing the personal attention of a Physick
Anodyne Embrocation
This analgesic body rub is a thin oil that numbs pain and clears the mind.
Effect: Delays the effect of a traumatic wound.
Recipe: One dram of Marrowort and one dram of Bladeroot.
Bloodharrow Philtre
A thin, slightly toxic elixir that harrows the blood of the one who drinks it. After a moment or two of agonising pain, the body is purged of venom.
Effect: Removes the venom condition. Roleplaying Effect: Pain spreads rapidly through the body and the patient feels as if their blood is on fire. After a moment or two, the pain fades taking the effect of venom with it.
Recipe: One dram Imperial Roseweald and one dram of Cerulean Mazzarine
Elixir Vitae
This potent healing elixir captures the essence of True Vervain to restore health and vitality. It is a common preparation in the Empire, carried by warriors and healers alike.
Effect: Restores all lost hits. Roleplaying Effect: A warm glow spreads quickly through the drinker's entire body, removing pain, revitalising the spirit and creating a sense of enormous wellbeing.
Recipe: One dram of True Vervain and one dram of Marrowort.
Feverfail Elixir
A thick, syrupy elixir that drives out the lingering effects of enervation. It is occasionally useful in treating other ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis or excessive tiredness.
Effect: Removes the weakness condition. Roleplaying Effect: The elixir causes a spreading chill and feelings of nausea that incapacitate the drinker for a few moments. The effects clear as quickly as they arose leaving the.drinker revitalised.
Recipe: One dram of Bladeroot and one dram of Imperial Roseweald.
Ossean Balm
This thick, unscented salve is used to rapidly restore a ruined limb. The treatment forms a thick crust over the damage limb, causing it to become stiff and immobile for a few moments, after which the damaged skin peels away to reveal fresh and undamaged material beneath.
Effect: This salve restores limbs that have been cleaved or impaled. Roleplaying Effect: The limb to which this salve has been applied becomes stiff and immobile for a few moments, after which the damaged skin peels away to reveal fresh and undamaged material beneath.
Recipe: One dram of Cerulean Mazzarine and one dram of Bladeroot.