Broth of Quiet Reflection 212 – GearAscendancy.com

Description: This is a clear, almost colorless consommé served warm in a small, dark ceramic bowl. It gives off a subtle, clean scent of petrichor (the smell of rain on dry earth) and fresh moss. Tiny, slivered river greens float suspended in the liquid, and a single, paper-thin slice of the Whispercap rests at the bottom. The broth has a light, savory flavor with a curious, cool finish that seems to momentarily quiet all other tastes.
Lore and Culinary Philosophy: This recipe is not for sustenance but for meditation and contemplation. It is favored by sages, seers, and those in positions of leadership who need clarity. The philosophy behind the broth is to gently coax the “Absorbed Echo” from the fungi, diluting its intensity into a more manageable, dream-like reverie rather than a jarring psychic flash. It is believed that the slow, gentle preparation honors the mushroom’s shy nature.
Ingredients:
- One small, fresh Whispercap Spore-Bloom
- Two cups of pure spring water (preferably collected from a secluded, silent spring)
- A handful of tender “River Frill” greens, finely slivered
- Three grains of coarse, crystalline salt
- One paper-thin slice of the Whispercap for garnish
Preparation:

The spring water and salt are brought to a near-simmer in a non-metallic pot (ceramic is preferred). A rolling boil is to be avoided, as it is said to “shout down” the whisper of the fungi.
The bulk of the Whispercap is gently bruised—not chopped—with a smooth stone and tied in a small muslin cloth.
Once the water is hot, the heat is removed. The muslin pouch containing the fungi is steeped in the hot water for exactly ten minutes, like a tea.
The pouch is removed, and the slivered River Frills are stirred in, wilting slightly in the residual heat.
The broth is ladled into a bowl, and the single, fresh slice of Whispercap is floated on top as a garnish.
Eating Experience: Sipping the broth is a calming, centering experience. The “Absorbed Echo” doesn’t strike the consumer. Instead, as they finish the last spoonful, the memory arrives as a fleeting daydream or a moment of sudden, profound understanding related to the fungi’s origin. The “Psychic Indigestion” is almost entirely negated, replaced by a minute or two of peaceful introspection, making this the safest way to consume the fungi.

This culinary creation is more of a meditative ritual than a simple meal. It’s designed to unlock the secrets of a Whispercap Spore-Bloom without the psychic shock of consuming it raw, making it a favored tool for those who seek clarity over chaos.

Lore

The recipe for the Broth of Quiet Reflection was first developed by the Silent Monks of the Ancestor Groves. This reclusive order believed that every significant place held a memory, and that the Whispercaps were the fruits of that memory. Seeking to commune with their history without suffering the mental trauma of the raw fungi’s “Absorbed Echo,” they perfected this slow-steeping method. They found that by treating the fungi with respect and gentleness, it would release its secrets as a peaceful dream rather than a psychic scream. Today, the recipe is a closely guarded secret, but versions of it are used by sages to decipher forgotten lore and by diplomats before high-stakes negotiations to gain a calmer perspective.

Tier 1 Stats

Tier: 1
Type: Culinary Consumable, Magical Food
Consumption Time: 10 minutes
Duration of Effects: 1 hour
Weight: 1 lb
Base Value: 2 Gold Pieces

Slot: Consumed, not held or worn.

Tags: Consumable, Edible, Magical, Tier 1, Crafted, Alchemical, Divination, Buff, Healing, Conjuration, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, Transmutation, Mundane, Ranged, Throwable, Luxury, Verbal

Passive Magics

(These effects are active while the broth is being consumed over its 10-minute duration.)

Centering Aroma: The gentle scent of petrichor and moss helps to focus the mind and block out distractions. While consuming the broth, you are immune to mundane distractions and gain a +1 bonus to any checks made to maintain concentration.
Restorative Warmth: The magically infused broth is deeply comforting to body and spirit. You recover 1 HP upon finishing the meal, and the feeling of warmth helps to steel your resolve.

Active Magics

(These effects occur after the broth is fully consumed.)

Gentle Reverie: You receive a calm, dream-like vision of a significant event from the Whispercap’s origin. The vision is less a jarring flash and more a slow, unfolding understanding, providing a key clue or insight without the psychic shock.
Meditative Clarity: The gentle vision leaves your mind open and receptive. For the next hour, you gain the Meditative Clarity skill.
- Temporary Skill Gained: The Meditative Clarity skill allows you to gain advantage on any one Insight or Investigation check you make that is related to interpreting the vision or its subject matter. Once this advantage is used, the skill is considered spent.
Tranquil Mind: The careful alchemical preparation completely negates the negative “Psychic Indigestion” associated with the raw fungi. Instead of confusion, you are filled with a profound sense of peace. For the one-hour duration, you are immune to magical effects that would cause the Confused condition.

The Broth of Quiet Reflection is not a dish for the common adventurer or a boisterous tavern. Its purpose is esoteric, and its clientele is exclusive. Therefore, it would only be found in establishments that cater to a very specific and affluent niche.

The Sage’s Sanctum or Private Temple

Where and How: This is not a public restaurant but a private dining experience. In the quiet, academic heart of a major city, a well-known sage, philosopher, or a secluded monastic order might maintain a “Contemplation Room.” Access is by referral or invitation only. Here, the broth is served not as a meal, but as a ritual aid before a session of deep meditation, historical research, or a difficult divination. The experience is silent, serene, and deeply personal. You do not simply order it; you are prescribed it by the establishment’s master as a tool to help you find the clarity you seek.
Cost: The price is not in coin alone. An establishment like this would demand a significant “donation” or “offering” for the privilege of partaking. This would be in the range of 5 to 7 Gold Pieces, but might also require the completion of a favor for the sage or a vow of service to the temple.

The High Diplomat’s Club

Where and How: In a capital city where political intrigue is a constant hum, there would be exclusive, members-only clubs for diplomats, high-ranking spies, and powerful officials. These clubs would have a “Silent Menu” or an “Off-Menu” selection of items designed to provide a strategic advantage. The Broth of Quiet Reflection would be a prime offering. It would be served in a private, sound-proofed chamber, allowing a negotiator or spymaster to consume it and gain insight into a particular problem or opponent before a critical meeting. The maître d’ or a trusted server would take the order with the utmost discretion.
Cost: The price here is exorbitant and a reflection of its strategic value. A single bowl would be listed at 8 to 10 Gold Pieces. This price is not just for the ingredients, but for the absolute secrecy and security in which it is served.

The “Lost Library” Restaurant

Where and How: This is a rare and almost mythical type of establishment, a place that is a destination in itself. Imagine a restaurant built into the ruins of an ancient, magical library or a silent, petrified forest. The establishment’s entire philosophy is built around history, secrets, and the quiet contemplation of the past. The Broth of Quiet Reflection would be their signature dish. It would be featured on their menu with a lengthy, poetic description of its origins and purpose. This is a place for the incredibly wealthy, for lore-masters, and for those on a specific quest for knowledge. Reservations would need to be made months, if not years, in advance.
Cost: Dining here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the prices reflect that. The Broth of Quiet Reflection would be part of a larger “Tasting Menu of the Ages” and would not be sold separately. The cost for such an experience would start at 15 Gold Pieces per person. The price ensures that only those who truly understand and respect the history of the place can afford to “taste” its secrets.

The Broth of Quiet Reflection is a tool of subtlety and preparation. Its use in conflict is never direct, but it can be a powerful asset for an avatar who thinks strategically. Roleplaying its consumption is about portraying a shift from uncertainty to a state of profound, insightful calm.

Roleplaying its Defensive Uses

Defensive use of the Broth is about gaining the clarity and foresight needed to navigate or neutralize a threat before it can fully manifest. It’s an act of centering oneself to better withstand an external pressure.

1. In a High-Stakes Social or Political Environment

Scenario: You’re about to enter a parley with a notoriously deceptive baron who is known to use magical charms and fast-talking rhetoric to confuse his opponents. You suspect he’s hiding a critical piece of information.
Roleplay in Action: Before the meeting, you would find a quiet antechamber to perform the 10-minute ritual of consumption. You would describe the calming aroma and the centering warmth of the broth. The Gentle Reverie might show you a fleeting image from the Whispercap’s origin—the baron nervously tracing a sigil on a hidden document. This isn’t a full memory, just a hint. During the negotiation, when the baron begins his web of lies, your Tranquil Mind makes you immune to his confusing rhetoric and any subtle charms he might employ. You’d roleplay this by maintaining a serene, patient demeanor, letting his words wash over you. Using the Meditative Clarity skill, you could make an Insight check with advantage, saying, “Baron, your arguments are compelling, but my mind is drawn to the matter of the shipping manifests you signed yesterday. Let’s discuss that.” You’re using the vision and the subsequent calm to defend yourself against deception and steer the conversation to the hidden truth.

2. In an Environment of Magical or Psychological Hazard

Scenario: Your party must traverse the “Whispering Pass,” a mountain path known to be haunted by psychic echoes that can drive travelers to madness and confusion.
Roleplay in Action: You’d consume the broth as a preemptive measure before starting the ascent. The Gentle Reverie might give you a brief, peaceful vision of the path’s original travelers, showing you a safe route. As you walk the path and the maddening whispers begin to affect your party, your Tranquil Mind grants you immunity. You would roleplay being the calm anchor for your group. While your allies are swatting at phantom shapes, you’d calmly state, “My mind is clear. The whispers are an illusion. Follow my voice.” You’re defending the entire party by using the broth’s protective properties to become their unshakeable guide through a purely psychological threat.

Roleplaying its Offensive Uses

Offensive use of the Broth is about gaining a subtle but decisive piece of information that allows you to bypass an obstacle or exploit a hidden weakness. It’s about turning quiet contemplation into a sharp, strategic advantage.

1. In an Investigative Environment

Scenario: You’re trying to solve a murder in a locked library. The only clue is a single, overturned book, but you don’t know its significance. You managed to find a Whispercap growing in the dust nearby and prepared the broth.
Roleplay in Action: You would consume the broth while seated at the crime scene, a 10-minute act of quiet focus amidst the grim setting. The Gentle Reverie provides its key insight: a dream-like vision of the victim pulling that specific book from the shelf, not to read it, but to trigger a hidden mechanism behind it. The offensive application is clear. You’d use your Meditative Clarity to make an Investigation check with advantage to examine the bookshelf, stating, “The book wasn’t for reading. It was a key.” You’re on the offense against the mystery itself, using the broth’s secret to bypass hours of fruitless searching and unlock the next stage of the investigation.

2. In a Tactical Planning Environment

Scenario: Your group needs to infiltrate a fortress, but the main gate is heavily guarded. You have a Whispercap that was foraged from a crumbling, ancient sewer tunnel that runs beneath the fortress.
Roleplay in Action: Before the infiltration, your party gathers around the plans. You consume the broth. The Gentle Reverie is not of the fortress itself, but of the sewer tunnel’s own history: a vision of a forgotten architect’s apprentice, using a side passage to sneak out for a drink, opening a hidden grate that leads directly into the fortress’s wine cellar. This is your offensive move. You’d point to the map and say, “Forget the gate. There’s a better way. I have a clear picture of an old, forgotten entrance in the western sewer passage.” You’re using the broth’s insight to launch a surprise attack on the enemy’s weakest point, turning a frontal assault into a stealthy infiltration.

Perception of Activation:

This describes the full 10-minute experience of consuming the Broth of Quiet Reflection and the magical effects that follow.

User’s Perspective

The Known Senses:

Touch: The experience begins with the comforting, solid warmth of the ceramic bowl in your hands. The broth itself is pleasantly warm, a sensation that spreads from your chest outward, seeming to unknot tense muscles and soothe aches as you consume it.
Taste: The flavor is subtle and complex—a clean, light savoriness from the broth itself, a hint of fresh greens, and the unique, cool aftertaste of the Whispercap, reminiscent of damp earth and clean air after a rainstorm. This coolness seems to cleanse both the palate and your thoughts.
Smell: The primary scent is the grounding aroma of petrichor and fresh moss. It’s a calming scent that helps you focus, seeming to gently filter out other, more distracting smells in the environment and quiet the world around you.
Sound: As you consume the broth, external sounds lose their sharpness. A loud argument becomes a dull murmur, the clang of steel a distant chime. The world is muffled, allowing you to focus on the quiet rhythm of your own breathing.
Sight: Your vision softens. Sharp edges seem to blur slightly, and colors become less jarring. The final “Gentle Reverie” is not a forceful vision but a series of images that bloom softly behind your closed eyes, like a pleasant daydream or a half-remembered dream.

Extra-Sensory Perceptions:

Mental Quietude: This is the most powerful perception. You feel the constant, chaotic chatter of your own mind—stray worries, anxieties, and plans—being gently tidied away. It leaves behind a profound sense of inner silence and order.
Harmonious Connection: You don’t feel the jarring intrusion of a foreign memory. Instead, you feel a brief, peaceful empathy with the location the fungi came from, a sense of understanding its history and “spirit” without being overwhelmed by it.
Flow State: After the reverie, the feeling of Meditative Clarity is a perception in itself. You feel as though your thoughts are moving with effortless grace, and solutions to complex problems seem to present themselves clearly and simply.

Observer’s Perspective

Sight: An observer would see someone engaged in a slow, deliberate, and calming ritual. Over the 10 minutes, the user’s posture would visibly relax, their breathing would slow, and any signs of physical tension would melt away. When the final reverie occurs, the user’s eyes might close or unfocus for a few moments, and a faint, serene smile might appear on their lips. There are no flashes of light or dramatic convulsions.
Sound: The user becomes quiet and focused. The only sounds are the gentle, rhythmic clicks of a spoon against the ceramic bowl. The user will not speak until the experience is complete.

Positives

You gain access to the Whispercap’s hidden knowledge in a completely safe, controlled, and pleasant manner, free from the risk of psychic shock or trauma.
The experience is deeply restorative, calming the mind, soothing the body (healing 1 HP), and leaving you with an hour of enhanced mental clarity and immunity to confusion.

Negatives

The primary drawback is the 10-minute consumption time, which makes it completely impractical to use in any urgent or dangerous situation. It is a tool for preparation, not for crisis.
The vision is gentle but also lacks emotional data. You might see what happened, but you won’t feel the raw terror or anger associated with the event, which could be a critical piece of information in some investigations.
After the hour-long effect wears off, the return to the normal, noisy state of consciousness can feel abrupt and slightly jarring.

Sentinel’s Terror and Fear-Eater Bloom

Let your mind be a quiet pool, and receive these words, which are like stones dropped from a great height. The story’s shape may be worn by the waters of time, and its truth may lie in the ripples it leaves behind.

It is told that in the shadow of the Dragon’s Tooth mountains, there was a village that knew a time of great fear. For a beast, a Gloomfang of terrible size and cunning, had made the nearby woods its hunting ground. It was a creature of shadow, and it was said its coming was heralded by a silence that froze the heart. Warriors who went to face it were found not torn, but still and pale, their faces a mask of pure terror, their courage having been devoured before their lives.

In this village lived a sentinel named Bran. A man of duty was he, but not of great courage. His friends from the watch had gone forth against the Gloomfang, and had been found as silent statues of fear. Now Bran stood as the last watchman on the village wall, and a great fear sat in his bones, so heavy he could barely stand. His courage was a small, wet cinder, giving no heat.

He went to Old Man Hemlock, a hunter whose eyes had been taken by a wild cat, but whose other senses saw the world more clearly than most. Bran spoke of his terror. Hemlock listened, his scarred face a map of old pains. “You cannot fight the fear,” the old man rasped. “So you must learn its shape. The Gloomfang lairs in the Howling Caves. In such a place of terror, the earth sometimes gives birth to a Fear-Eater Bloom. It is a Whispercap that has fed only on the terror of the hunted. If you consume it, you will taste the Beast’s weapon. It may break you. Or, it may teach you.”

So Bran, whose legs were water, forced them to carry him into the dark woods and to the mouth of the Howling Caves. The air was cold and smelled of old bones and animal musk. Deeper he went, into a darkness that was a living thing. And in the great cavern, surrounded by the sad, cracked bones of many creatures, grew a single, sickly-looking mushroom. It did not glow with a kind light, but seemed to pulse with a weak, fearful glimmer.

With a trembling hand, Bran plucked the Fear-Eater Bloom. He thought of his village, and of his own fear, and he did consume it.

His mind was not opened, but shattered. He was flooded with the last moments of the Gloomfang’s prey. He felt the rabbit’s frantic panic, the deer’s frozen horror, the warrior’s final, screaming despair. It was a symphony of terror, and it nearly unmade him. But as he endured the torrent of endings, a pattern emerged. He began to see not as the prey, but as the hunter. He learned how the Gloomfang used the shadows, how it tested the wind, how it waited for the precise moment of inattention.

And then, another echo, older than the Beast, rose from the fungus. A memory of the cave itself. He saw the Gloomfang, but as a small cub, cowering in the dark. He felt its own terror as a sudden rockfall breached the cave ceiling, and a shaft of brilliant, painful sunlight lanced down into the darkness. He felt the cub’s primal, searing fear of the unexpected, brilliant light.

Bran returned to his village. The fear was still in him, a cold stone in his belly. But it now had a shape. He did not gather warriors. He gathered every mirror, every piece of polished metal, every lantern and alchemical light-flask in the village. He did not build a wall of spears. He built a net of light at the forest’s edge.

When the Gloomfang came that night, cloaked in its terrible silence, Bran did not meet it with a sword. He sprung his trap. A hundred points of sudden, brilliant light erupted in the darkness, catching the beast in a dazzling web of its own reflected terror. The great creature, which fed on fear, was now faced with its own, and it fled into the deep mountains, never to return.

The moral of this story is: Courage is not the absence of fear, but the wisdom to listen to what it teaches.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Broth of Quiet Reflection Wondrous item, uncommon

This bowl of clear, warm consommé has a deeply calming aroma of rain and fresh moss. It must be consumed over a period of 10 minutes to gain its magical benefits.

After consuming the broth, you gain two effects that last for 1 hour:

Gentle Insight: You receive a brief, dream-like vision related to the location where the broth’s fungal ingredient was found. This functions as the augury spell, providing an omen about the results of a specific course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes.
Tranquil Mind: Your mind is fortified by a profound sense of peace. You have advantage on all saving throws against effects that would cause the charmed or confused conditions.

Once the broth has been consumed, it cannot be used again until the next dawn.

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Still-Water Infusion

A rare herbal preparation created by reclusive monks and occultists. It’s not a potion for quick use, but a ritual infusion that must be consumed over 10 minutes of quiet meditation. It is said to grant a safe, controlled glimpse into a place’s psychic history.

Mechanics: After consuming the infusion, the investigator experiences a gentle, coherent vision of a past event. This provides a single, significant clue without the usual jarring shock of a Mythos revelation.
Sanity Cost: The experience, while calm, is still deeply unnatural. The investigator automatically loses 1 Sanity point. They do not need to make a roll for further Sanity loss; the infusion’s gentle nature protects them from the full horror of the vision.
Benefit: For the next hour, the investigator’s mind remains in a state of heightened clarity. They gain one bonus die on a single Idea or Psychology roll made during this time.

Blades in the Dark

Sanctuary Soup A rare, alchemical recipe

A warm, clear broth that requires time and tranquility to consume. It’s a luxury sought by information brokers and schemers who need a moment of true clarity to unravel a problem. It cannot be used on a score; its magic only works in a place of relative safety.

Mechanics: You may consume a dose of Sanctuary Soup as a downtime activity. When you do, you gain deep insight into a current problem or target. Gain +1d to your next Gather Information roll. Additionally, the profound calm helps you center yourself. You may clear 1 additional Stress the next time you indulge your vice during this same downtime.

Knave (2nd Edition)

Quiet Broth Potion, 1 inventory slot

A bowl of clear, warm broth that smells of rain. It is slow to take effect.

Effect: It takes 10 minutes (1 exploration turn) to consume. After finishing, the GM gives you a single, useful, and cryptic clue about a past event that occurred at your location.
Benefit: For the next hour (6 exploration turns), your mind is fortified. You are immune to magical fear and confusion. Once during this time, you may also choose to gain advantage on a single Will save.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Broth of Serene Insight Item 2 Price 6 gp Usage held in 2 hands; Bulk L Category Consumable, Alchemical, Food

This bowl of clear, warm broth has a deeply calming aroma. It is a magical food that requires 10 minutes to consume.

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Upon finishing the broth, you receive a brief, dream-like vision that functions as a 2nd-level augury spell. Additionally, for 1 hour, you gain a +2 item bonus to saving throws against effects that would make you confused and against all emotion effects. Once during this hour, you can also choose to gain a +1 circumstance bonus to a single skill check you make to Recall Knowledge or Sense Motive.

Fate (Core System)

Still-Water Broth

A rare recipe from a monastic order, this broth requires ten minutes of quiet, uninterrupted consumption to take effect. It is a tool for achieving a state of profound mental clarity and insight.

Mechanics: If you take the time to consume this broth before undertaking a major course of action (such as beginning a heist, confronting a rival, or entering a negotiation), you gain a powerful, one-time defensive benefit.

Benefit: For the duration of the following scene, you cannot have a Moderate mental or social consequence inflicted upon you. The GM can only inflict a Mild consequence instead.
Insight: After consuming the broth, you may also ask the GM one clarifying question about a potential obstacle in your upcoming plan (e.g., “Is the Baron’s anger just a front?”). The GM will give you a short, helpful, and truthful answer, like a brief moment of prophetic clarity.

Numenera & Cypher System

Mnemonic Consommé

Level: 1d6 Form: A single serving of warm, clear broth with exotic greens, served in a ceramic bowl. Requires 10 minutes of quiet contemplation to consume. Effect: After consuming the broth, the user receives a brief, gentle, and coherent vision of a single, significant past event from their current location. The vision provides a useful clue. For the next hour, the user is mentally fortified. Any task to resist mental confusion, illusions, or social deception is eased by two steps. Additionally, once during this hour, a single Intellect-based task of the user’s choice is eased.

Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)

Sage’s Broth Weight: 1; Cost: 300

A rare culinary preparation that must be consumed over a 10-minute period of rest. It grants a period of intense mental focus and clarity.

Effect: A character who consumes the Sage’s Broth receives a cryptic but useful clue from the GM about a danger or opportunity they are likely to face in the near future. The character’s mind is also centered and prepared. They begin the next scene of consequence with a Benny, which is in addition to their normal starting Bennies. For the next hour, they are also immune to being Stunned by a social or mental attack (like a Taunt or Fear test).

Shadowrun (6th World)

Monk’s Meditative Broth

A rare alchemical compound, often sold as a high-end, single-serving synth-meal pouch. It’s known in esoteric circles as a “focus food,” used by corporate mages and scholar-sages to achieve a state of deep mental clarity before undertaking complex magical or intellectual tasks.

Type: Magical Compound
Activation: Must be consumed over a 10-minute period.
Effect: After consuming the broth, your mind settles into a state of profound calm and receptiveness. For the next hour, you gain a +2 dice pool bonus to resist any spells or effects that cause confusion or manipulate your emotions (GM’s discretion).
Insight: The broth provides a gentle flash of insight into a current problem. You gain 1 point of Edge that can only be used on an Investigation, Perception, or Assensing test made within the next hour.

Starfinder

Contemplation Ration Level 4; Price 300; Hands 2; Type Consumable, Magical; Bulk L

This self-heating ration pack contains a clear, warm broth with exotic-looking, slivered greens. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and consume fully. It’s a luxury item favored by diplomats and mystics.

Upon consuming the ration, you receive a cryptic but helpful vision about a current challenge, which functions as the augury spell. In addition, for 1 hour afterward, you gain the following benefits:

You gain a +2 insight bonus to saving throws against mind-affecting effects.
Once during this hour, you can add a +2 insight bonus to a single Sense Motive or Culture check.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Zhodani Contemplation Broth

A rare and expensive cultural delicacy, originally from the Zhodani Consulate. It is a warm, clear broth served in a traditional ceramic bowl, made from ingredients that have mild psionic-attuning properties. It requires 10 minutes of quiet consumption to gain its full effect.

Type: Luxury Good / Psionic Aid
TL: 13
Cost: Cr 1,000
Effect: After consuming the broth, the user may attempt an Average (8+) Psionics (Clairvoyance) or Investigate check. Success grants a useful, dream-like vision regarding a current problem or course of action. The Effect of the roll determines the clarity of the vision.
Benefit: For the next hour, the user’s mind is exceptionally calm and focused. They gain a DM+2 on all checks made to resist deception, persuasion, or effects that would cause confusion.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (4th Edition)

Elven Serenity Broth

An exceptionally rare draught, prepared according to an ancient Elven recipe. It is a clear, warm consommé that smells faintly of moss and rain-dampened earth. It is said to temporarily grant the imbiber the fabled calm and clarity of the Asur.

Type: Draught
Cost: 1 GC; Enc: 10; Availability: Very Rare
Effect: The broth must be consumed over 10 minutes of uninterrupted quiet. Upon finishing, the user receives a brief, calming vision that provides a single, useful clue regarding a pressing issue. The user also immediately removes 1 Fatigued Condition as their spirit is soothed.
Benefit: For the next hour, the user’s mind is shielded from turmoil. They gain +2 Advantage points to use on any Cool or Intuition Test. Furthermore, they cannot gain the Broken condition from psychological sources during this time.