Witcher Potions (3.5e Equipment)
Witcher Alchemy:
Witchers augment their fighting and life style with alchemical potions. To anyone else these potions are poisonous (see Poison spell). When a Witcher passes the Trial of Grasses he becomes able to drink Witcher potions. However, Witchers do not become completely immune to the poison. When a Witcher reaches the max "Toxicity" they become unconscious and soon after die. This effect may only be counter-acted by a Remove Poison spell (This also removes the potion effects) before the poison kills him/her (after 1d4 round(s), Fortitude Dc of 20 postpones the Death effect each round max of 20rounds[2mins]). Antitoxin may postpone the death of the Witcher up to 1 hour, but does not cure the effect. This limits how many effects may be active at a time upon a Witcher. The max Toxicity that a Witcher may be under before death is 1 + Constitution Modifier per day. Witchers may meditate for 8 or more hours and cleanse their Toxicity. Another way in which a Witcher may cleanse their Toxicity, a Witcher may use the potion White Honey. Although, White Honey clears toxicity at the cost of clearing all potion effects.
Creation:
To create potions Witcher must get a hold of a alcohol base and ingredients. To obtain ingredients Witchers may either research plants and/or monsters to find substances to create their potions. The 6 substances that ingredients are comprised off are:
| Name | Price per piece |
|---|---|
| Vitriol | 5 sp |
| Rebis | 1 gp |
| Caelum | 15 sp |
| Aether | 2 gp |
| Fulgur | 3 gp |
| Quebrith | 4 gp |
| Sol | 5 gp |
| Hydragenum | 6 gp |
| Vermilion | 12 gp |
(Example: White Myrtle Petals are comprised of Vitriol and can be used to create potions that require Vitriol)
(For the purpose of letting players experiment until they find potion formulas (rather then seeing the exact formulas), I left out ingredients needed to create each potion. This I leave to Dungeon Masters so they may choose to use the formulas they personally create or may even those used in the Witcher games. If the Dungeon Master do not wish to work with the "experimenting aspect" they may require the Witcher in their games to buy premade formulas instead.)
To discover potions Witcher may find premade formulae or experiment on their own. Each potion is created with a strong alcohol base to merge the ingredients and create the wanted effect. Witchers may use any strong alcohol (Vodka, Whiskey, Bourbon, etc.) and creates White Gull (Alchemical Base). Once a Witcher possesses White Gull he may create any potion in which he desires. If a Witcher fails in creating a new potion the ingredients are spent. The following list shows all potions in which a Witcher may create:
(Side Note: These potions do not list/include Mutagens although Mutagens are created through alchemy)
| Name | Craft DC | Duration | Effect. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindweed | 16 | 8 Hours | Immunity to Acid. |
| Black Blood | 30 | 8 Hours | Blood Becomes Poisonous (1d6 damage to monsters who bite The Witcher). |
| Blizzard | 26 | 20 Mins | +3 Dodge Bonus to AC and +4 to Reflex. |
| Brock | 25 | 8 Hours | Grants +4 to Strength with a -4 to Dexterity (Stacks with other potions benefits). |
| Cat | 15 | 8 Hours | Grants Darkvision 60ft. |
| De Vries' Extract | 24 | 1 Hour | Sees the Blood of Living Creatures. Grants Lifesense and this may see through walls. |
| Full Moon | 19 | 8 Hours | Increases Temporary Constitution +6. |
| Gadwall | 29 | 2 Hours | An improved version of Swallow. Grants Fast Healing 10 but leaves the body in an Exhausted state (Does not stack with Swallow). Also grants twice the toxicity upon drinking. |
| Golden Oriole | 17 | 8 Hours | If poisoned, grants another save with +4 bonus. Becomes Immune to Poison. |
| Kiss | 18 | 8 Hours | Stops bleeding. Becomes Immune to Bleeding. |
| Lapwing | 30 | 2 Hours | An improved version of Petri's Philter. Grants Sign Intensity (double damage) (Does not stack with Perti's Philter). Also grants twice the toxicity upon drinking. |
| Maribor Forest | 21 | 8 Hours | Grants +4 to Dexterity and Constitution (Does not stack with Full Moon but does stack with Wolverine). |
| Petri's Philter | 23 | 8 Hours | Sign Intensity +1/2 effects, as empowered spell. |
| Rook | 22 | 8 Hours | Grants +1d6 additional damage. |
| Shrike | 21 | 8 Hours | Grants +2d6 additional damage to critical strikes. |
| Stammelford's philtre | 27 | 8 Hours | Sign DCs increase by 4. Also grants twice the toxicity upon drinking. |
| Swallow | 24 | 2 Hours | Grants Fast Healing 5. |
| Tawny Owl | 22 | 8 Hours | Cures Fatigue and Witcher may cast a sign each round (only 1 Sign may be active at a time). |
| Thunderbolt | 27 | 8 Hours | Grants +1d6 damage. However, cancels blizzard and removes Dexterity Bonus from Armor Class. |
| Tiara | 28 | 8 Hours | Grants Damage Reduction 5/silver. However, takes a -4 to Strength and Constitution. Also grants twice the toxicity upon drinking. |
| Virga | 23 | 8 Hours | Grants a +5 to saves and +2 to Armor Class. However, takes a -4 to Strength. |
| White Honey | 20 | Instant | Reduces Toxicity to 0 and removes all potion effects, including magical and alchemical potions. |
| White Gull | 12 | Consistent | Alchemical base for creating Witcher potions. |
| White Raffard's Decoction | 25 | Instant | Cures 3d8 +3/Witcher level to HP. |
| Willow | 20 | 8 Hours | Grants immunity to Trip or Disarm. |
| Wives Tears | 14 | Instant | Cures drunkenness, becoming completely sober. |
| Wolf | 26 | 8 Hours | Grants Keen Effect to all Weapons (Does not stack with Keen/Keen Edge/Imp. Crit). |
| Wolverine | 28 | 8 Hours | Grants rage when below 1/2 HP. This effect does not hinder the Fiery Dancer (or Cat) fighting style of a Witcher. |
Oils
Creating oils is similar to potions in most aspects. However, the effects of an oil remain in effect until removed. Oils are applied in the same manner as the Poison Use class ability except it does not effect the person applying it if they are not of the creature type. Witchers may apply any of these oils as if they had the Poison Use ability. If a creature is attacked with the wrong type of oil they take 25% less damage from the attack and are immune to the oils effects. Applying or removing an oil requires 5 minutes.
Witcher attempting to make any kind of oil must have a base substance of tallow (Aka Animal Fat). Tallow takes the place of a alcoholic base when trying to create oils instead. However, tallow may be used without first preparing it like with the White Gull substance. Tallow is rather cheap (1-4 Copper pieces) and can be found in large amounts in any restaurant that serves meat.
The extra damage from oils is not multiplied on critical hits.
| Name | DC | Effect. |
|---|---|---|
| Magical Beast Oil | 12 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against animals and Magical Beasts. |
| Enhanced Magical Beast Oil | 18 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against animals and Magical Beasts. |
| Superior Beast Oil | 26 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against animals and Magical Beasts. |
| Cursed Oil | 14 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Cursed Ones (Lycanthrope). |
| Enhanced Cursed Oil | 20 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Cursed Ones (Lycanthrope). |
| Superior Cursed Oil | 28 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Cursed Ones (Lycanthrope). |
| Draconid Oil | 13 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Draconids (Dragon). |
| Enhanced Draconid Oil | 19 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Draconids (Dragon). |
| Superior Draconid Oil | 27 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Draconids (Dragon). |
| Elementa Oil | 13 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Elementa (Elementals and Constructs). |
| Enhanced Elementa Oil | 19 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Elementa (Elementals and Constructs). |
| Superior Elementa Oil | 27 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Elementa (Elementals and Constructs). |
| Hanged Man's Venom | 12 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against humans and nonhumans Humanoids. |
| Enhanced Hanged Man's Venom | 18 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against humans and Humanoids. |
| Superior Hanged Man's Venom | 26 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against humans and Humanoids. |
| Hybrid Oil | 13 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Hybrids (Anything that is part of 2 or more creatures [Chimera, Centaurs, Griffins]). |
| Enhanced Hybrid Oil | 19 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Hybrids (Anything that is part of 2 or more creatures [Chimera, Centaurs, Griffins]). |
| Superior Hybrid Oil | 27 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Hybrids (Anything that is part of 2 or more creatures [Chimera, Centaurs, Griffins]). |
| Insectoid Oil | 11 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Insectoids (Vermin). |
| Enhanced Insectoid Oil | 17 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Insectoids (Vermin). |
| Superior Insectoid Oil | 25 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Insectoids (Vermin). |
| Necrophage Oil | 14 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Necrophages (Undead). |
| Enhanced Necrophage Oil | 20 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Necrophages (Undead). |
| Superior Necrophage Oil | 28 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Necrophages (Undead). |
| Ogroid Oil | 13 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Ogroids (Giant). |
| Enhanced Ogroid Oil | 19 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Oroids (Giant). |
| Superior Ogroid Oil | 27 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Ogroids (Giant). |
| Relict Oil | 14 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Relicts (Fey, Devils, Demons). |
| Enhanced Relict Oil | 20 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Relicts (Fey, Devils, Demons). |
| Superior Relict Oil | 28 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Relicts (Fey, Devils, Demons). |
| Specter Oil | 13 | +1 to hit, +2 damage against Specters (incorporeal Undead). |
| Enhanced Specter Oil | 19 | +2 to hit, +4 damage against Specters (incorporeal Undead). |
| Superior Specter Oil | 27 | +3 to hit, +6 damage against Specters (incorporeal Undead). |
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