Elixir of Veracity

by Frazer 👁 197 views

A small amber vial filled with a shimmering, pale-gold liquid rests in a worn leather sleeve. The glass is etched with fine lines forming scales and a mask, and a green wax seal sits atop the cork. When held to the light, minute motes swirl within, like captured sunlight.

Forced Veracity Upon drinking, the imbiber must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, for 10 minutes the drinker cannot utter a falsehood and must answer truthfully to the best of their knowledge to any questions asked. The drinker may choose to remain silent or to answer; if they answer, their statements must be true. A successful save means the drinker remains unaffected.

Backlash If the drinker knowingly lies in response to a question, the elixir's magic punishes them by dealing 2d6 psychic damage, and the effect ends immediately.

Lore

This draught, known as the Veracity Elixir, was brewed by a mysterious court alchemist who believed truth is a weapon as sharp as a blade. It passed from magistrate to spy, turning the tides of countless trials and negotiations. The subtle shimmer in its depths is said to reflect every honest breath taken after consuming it.

History

First crafted in the underground halls of the Hall of Whispers, the formula was sealed within a single bottle and traded for secrets. It has appeared in the hands of righters of wrong and readers of hidden thoughts, leaving a trail of unguarded confessions in its wake.

Created by Frazer 👁 197 views