Antidote Tonic

From: Whisperbloom

Lore: The Antidote Tonic holds a significant place in the lore of healers, alchemists, and those who study the effects of poisons and toxins. Legends speak of a renowned herbalist who dedicated their life to understanding the properties of poisonous plants and finding remedies to counter their effects. Through years of research and experimentation, this herbalist discovered the hidden potential of combining Whisperbloom essence, basilisk root, purified water, and healing herbs. The resulting creation was the Antidote Tonic, a potent curative beverage known for its ability to counteract various poisons and provide temporary resistance to poison damage. It became a vital tool in the arsenal of healers and adventurers alike, offering protection and relief in the face of venomous threats.

Use: The Antidote Tonic is primarily used as a curative measure against poison afflictions. When consumed, it counteracts the effects of various poisons and provides temporary resistance to poison damage. The tonic is especially valuable for adventurers, herbalists, and individuals who frequently encounter venomous creatures or hazardous environments where poisons pose a threat.

Stats and Skills (Tier One):

• Level Requirement: Tier 1
• Skill Proficiencies: Alchemy, Medicine, Herbalism
• Ability Bonus: None

Preparation: To prepare the Antidote Tonic, the following steps are involved:

• Collect Whisperbloom essence by extracting it from the plant’s venom sacs, employing precise techniques to prevent contamination or accidental poisoning.
• Gather basilisk root, known for its antidotal properties, and healing herbs renowned for their regenerative effects.
• Purify water through distillation or filtration to ensure its cleanliness and eliminate any impurities.
• Combine the Whisperbloom essence, basilisk root, healing herbs, and purified water in an alchemical vessel or cauldron.
• Apply controlled heat and allow the mixture to simmer, allowing the ingredients to infuse and their properties to combine.
• Stir the concoction gently, maintaining a consistent temperature until the liquid thickens into a curative tonic.
• Remove the vessel from heat and let the tonic cool, ensuring it reaches a consumable temperature.
• Decant the tonic into vials or bottles, securely sealing them to preserve their potency.

Cost and Process:

• Cost: 40 gold pieces per vial of Antidote Tonic.
• Process: Preparing the Antidote Tonic requires proficiency in alchemy, access to Whisperbloom essence, basilisk root, healing herbs, purified water, and appropriate equipment for mixing and storing the tonic.

Tags:

• Herbal Remedy, Poison Neutralizer, Temporary Immunity, Venomous Defense, Protective Potion, Restorative Brew, Toxin Resistance, Medicinal Concoction, Elixir of Resilience, Wilderness Safeguard, Consumable, Curative, Alchemical, Resistance (Poison), Healing

The Antidote Tonic recipe is commonly available in establishments that cater to healers, alchemists, and adventurers who seek remedies and protective measures against poison. It can be found in alchemical apothecaries, herbalist shops, healing temples, and specialized clinics that deal with poison-related ailments. These establishments are often located in bustling cities, towns near dangerous wilderness areas, or regions known for their abundance of venomous creatures.

The recipe is typically sold in the form of instructions or recipe scrolls, which provide the necessary details for preparing the Antidote Tonic. These scrolls may feature intricate illustrations, elaborate diagrams, or written instructions that guide the user through the process of gathering the ingredients and concocting the tonic. Alternatively, some reputable establishments may offer pre-prepared vials or bottles of the Antidote Tonic for immediate consumption.

Regarding timing, the recipe and the resulting tonic are available year-round, as the ingredients can be sourced and prepared regardless of the season. However, there might be fluctuations in availability and pricing due to the rarity of certain ingredients or increased demand during specific times. It is advisable for adventurers to stock up on the tonic before embarking on dangerous quests or exploring regions known for their venomous inhabitants.

Once the Antidote Tonic is prepared, it is typically consumed when there is a risk of encountering poison or after exposure to venomous attacks. The tonic acts as a curative measure, countering the effects of various poisons and providing temporary resistance to poison damage. It is typically consumed before engaging in combat or exploration in poison-infested environments to minimize the impact of venomous creatures or traps.

When imbibed, the tonic’s properties take effect within a short period, typically ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. During this time, the user gains a temporary resistance to poison damage, allowing them to endure venomous attacks more effectively. If the user is already poisoned, the tonic works to neutralize the toxins in their system and accelerate their recovery.

The end results of using the Antidote Tonic include:

• Protection against Poisons: The tonic provides temporary resistance to poison damage, reducing the harm caused by venomous attacks or exposure to toxic substances.
• Recovery from Poisoning: If already poisoned, the tonic helps neutralize the toxins and aids in the user’s recovery, expediting the process of eliminating the poison from their system.
• Preemptive Preparation: By consuming the tonic before encountering poison, adventurers can bolster their defenses and minimize the detrimental effects of venomous creatures or traps.

Adventurers, healers, or individuals at risk of encountering poison or venomous threats find the Antidote Tonic to be an invaluable asset in their preparations and survival. It offers a temporary safeguard against the dangerous effects of toxins, granting them a better chance of overcoming venomous challenges and emerging victorious.

A Bloom That Whispers and the Serpent’s Stone

From the crumbling tablets, etched in a tongue lost even to the eldest of sages, this tale has been pieced together, a mosaic of words weathered by epochs. It speaks of a time when the world was young, and the very earth pulsed with a magic now faded, a time when the Mineral, now known as Whisperbloom and the heart of the Antidote Tonic, came to be.

It is told that in the first days, when the sun was a newborn babe and the moon a silvered tear, there bloomed a flower of deepest night, bathed in starlight. This was the first Bloom, they say, and it grew not in soil, but on the precipice of the Shadowlands, where the veil between worlds was thin. It drank not water, but the whispers of forgotten spirits, and its petals shone with a light borrowed from the stars themselves.

Now, in those days, there slithered a Serpent, vast and ancient, a being of pure venom, whose scales mirrored the abyss and whose eyes burned with cold fire. This Serpent, known only as the Corruptor, craved the Bloom’s light, for it was a thing of purity, and he was a creature of decay. He sought to coil around the Bloom, to crush its light, and plunge the world into eternal darkness.

He sent forth his venomous breath, a plague of shadows, to wither the Bloom. But the Bloom, though fragile, was not defenseless. The spirits, whose whispers it drank, they rallied to its aid. They wove a barrier of echoes, a shield of forgotten songs, to deflect the Serpent’s malice.

Seeing that his breath alone could not prevail, the Corruptor sought to strike at the Bloom’s roots. He burrowed through the earth, his scales grinding stone to dust, until he found the heart of the Shadowlands, a place of immense and volatile power. It is said he then brought forth a stone made of his own venom. A hard stone that could do more than poison any that touched it.

But as the Serpent approached, the spirits did speak to the Bloom, warning of the venom, and at the right moment it did release its essence, to absorb the blow, and in doing so it did change. The venom and its own essence made it something new. It became the first Whisperbloom, a testament to resilience and adaptation.

And so the Corruptor was thwarted, his venomous breath turned to a whimper, his power stemmed and transformed. The Bloom, though changed, survived, a beacon of hope in the encroaching darkness.

Moral: Even in the face of overwhelming darkness, the smallest light, fortified by courage and aided by unseen allies, can not only endure but also transform adversity into strength. And that the strength to overcome can also be the power to heal.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition

Antidote Tonic

• Description: A shimmering concoction of emerald and indigo, held in a fragile glass vial. Its scent is strangely both floral and metallic.
• Sanity Loss: 0/1 (seeing the tonic used on a particularly gruesome poisoning).
• Effects: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic immediately neutralizes any one poison affecting the investigator. It also grants a temporary resistance to poisons, giving a Bonus Die to any CON rolls made to resist the effects of poisons for the next hour.
• Potency: Single use.
• Availability: Rare; found in specialized apothecaries, occult shops, or in the possession of knowledgeable herbalists or cults.
• Cost: $50 (may vary depending on availability).
• Build: 0
• Special: If an investigator is suffering from multiple poisons, the tonic will neutralize the most potent one first. The Keeper should determine the order of potency based on the severity of the poisons’ effects.
• Example Use in Game: Investigator Davies, having been bitten by a venomous snake (and failing his CON roll), is suffering from its poison. He quickly drinks the Antidote Tonic. The poison’s effects are immediately halted, and for the next hour, Davies gains a Bonus Die to any CON rolls made to resist further poisoning.

Blades in the Dark

Antidote Tonic

• Item Type: Alchemical
• Quality: Tier I (may be improved with higher quality ingredients)
• Usage: Consumed
• Effect: When imbibed, the Antidote Tonic grants the user Potency against poisons for one downtime activity.  It also immediately clears one level of harm from a Toxin. The potency grants an additional die to resist the effect or consequence of a poison.
• Tags: Delicate, Single Use, Potent
• Availability: Can be acquired from alchemists, certain underground suppliers, or crafted during downtime by a character with the Alchemist playbook ability or equivalent.
• Crafting:
  • Requirements: A character must have access to an alchemical lab and expend one downtime activity. They must also make an appropriate roll (e.g., Tinker or Study) to successfully craft the tonic. The quality of the ingredients used determines the tier of the resulting tonic.
  • Cost: The cost of acquiring the Whisperbloom essence, basilisk root, and healing herbs. This can range from 2 to 4 coin, depending on the current circumstances of the city and the crew’s connections.
• Example Use in Game: Silk, a Slide in a crew of smugglers, anticipates encountering venomous traps in a rival gang’s hideout. Before the score, he drinks an Antidote Tonic. During the mission, he triggers a dart trap coated in a potent toxin. Thanks to the tonic’s Potency, he receives an additional die to his resistance roll, greatly increasing his chances of avoiding or mitigating the poison’s effects.

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

Antidote Tonic

• Item Type: Potion, uncommon
• Description: This vial contains a swirling mixture of deep green and vibrant blue liquid, emitting a faint, ethereal glow.
• Effect: When you drink this potion, you are cured of one poison affecting you. Additionally, you gain advantage on saving throws against being poisoned for 1 hour.
• Crafting: The Antidote Tonic can be crafted using the rules for potion brewing found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. It requires proficiency with the Herbalism Kit and access to rare ingredients, including Whisperbloom essence and basilisk root, valued at no less than 50 gp total. The process typically requires 8 hours of work.
• Example Use in Game: A character is poisoned by a giant spider’s venom. After drinking the Antidote Tonic, they are immediately cured of the poisoned condition. For the next hour, they have advantage on any saving throws made to resist being poisoned again.

Knave

Antidote Tonic

• Item: Potion
• Description: A small vial filled with a luminescent, swirling liquid of green and blue.
• Effect: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic immediately cures the imbiber of any poison. It also grants a +4 bonus to any rolls made to resist poison for the next hour. If the poison has an ongoing effect that is causing damage, this damage is also immediately stopped, but not healed.
• Inventory Slot: 1
• Cost: 50 sp (at the GM’s discretion, depending on rarity)
• Crafting: Crafting an Antidote Tonic in Knave is more about adventure and discovery than a set crafting system. The GM might require the players to find a knowledgeable NPC or uncover a lost recipe. The ingredients (Whisperbloom, basilisk root, etc.) would be quest items themselves, perhaps guarded by dangerous creatures or hidden in perilous locations.
• Example Use in Game: A character is poisoned by a goblin’s poisoned blade. After consuming the Antidote Tonic, the poison’s effects are immediately negated. The character also gains a +4 bonus to any further rolls made to resist poison for the next hour, potentially useful if more poisoned goblins are nearby.

Fate (Fate Core)

Antidote Tonic

• Aspect: Potent Elixir of Resilience
• Description: A shimmering, otherworldly tonic that grants immediate relief from poisons and temporary resistance to their effects.
• Permissions: Can be used by anyone. Alchemists or characters with related skills might gain additional benefits when creating or using the tonic.
• Cost: To create the tonic, a character might need to overcome a challenge to gather rare ingredients like Whisperbloom and basilisk root (using Lore or another suitable skill). The difficulty of this challenge should be based on the campaign’s power level.
• Effect:
  • Invoke: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic allows a character to immediately remove a Mild or Moderate consequence related to poison. Alternatively, they can invoke the tonic’s aspect for a +2 bonus or reroll on any roll to resist or overcome a poison-related effect.
  • Invoke for Effect: A character could also use the tonic’s aspect to justify a temporary narrative permission, like being able to bypass a poison-based hazard without taking a roll.
  • Duration: The immediate relief from poison is permanent (the consequence is removed). The bonus or reroll applies to a single roll related to poison. The temporary narrative permission should be limited to a single scene or encounter.
• Example Use in Game: A character suffers a Moderate consequence called “Debilitating Venom” after being poisoned. They drink the Antidote Tonic and invoke its aspect to immediately remove the consequence. Later, they face a cloud of poisonous gas. They invoke the tonic’s aspect again, this time for a +2 bonus on their Physique roll to resist the gas’s effects.

Numenera & Cypher System (Cypher System Rulebook)

Antidote Tonic

• Type: Cypher (consumable)
• Level: 1d6+1 (to reflect the rarity and potency of the ingredients)
• Effect: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic immediately cures the user of any non-artifact-level poisons affecting them. The user becomes immune to the effects of poisons for one round. Additionally, for the next hour, the user gains an asset on any task related to resisting the effects of poisons. This includes tasks to avoid being poisoned or to mitigate the effects of ongoing poison damage.
• Form: A small vial filled with a luminescent, swirling liquid.
• Depletion: 1 (single use)
• Example Use in Game: A Glaive is poisoned by a mutated insect, taking Intellect damage each round. They drink an Antidote Tonic (level 4). The poison’s effects are immediately negated, and for the next hour, they have an asset on any rolls made to resist poisons, potentially helpful if they encounter more of the venomous insects.

Pathfinder (Pathfinder 2nd Edition)

Antidote Tonic

• Item Type: Alchemical Elixir
• Level: 3 (adjust based on campaign power level)
• Price: 100 gp
• Usage: Held in 1 hand; Bulk: L
• Activate: Interact
• Description: This vial contains a swirling mixture of deep green and vibrant blue liquid, emitting a faint, ethereal glow.
• Effect: When you drink this elixir, you gain a +2 item bonus to saving throws against poisons for 1 hour. If you are currently afflicted by a poison, you can immediately attempt a new saving throw against that poison, using the +2 item bonus. If the saving throw is successful, the stage of the poison is reduced by one step, or the effect ends entirely if it was in the first stage.
• Crafting: To craft the Antidote Tonic, you must have the Alchemical Crafting feat and be at least 3rd level. You need a formula for the tonic, access to an alchemist’s lab, and raw materials worth 40 gp, including Whisperbloom essence and basilisk root. The Craft activity takes 4 days, which is reduced to 2 days if you have master proficiency in Crafting, or to 8 hours if you have legendary proficiency.
• Example Use in Game: A character is suffering from wyvern poison (stage 2). They drink the Antidote Tonic and immediately attempt a new Fortitude save against the poison. They roll, adding the +2 item bonus from the tonic. If they succeed, the poison’s stage is reduced to 1. For the next hour, they will continue to have a +2 item bonus on any further saves against poisons.

Savage Worlds (Savage Worlds Adventure Edition)

Antidote Tonic

• Type: Potion (Special)
• Description: A small vial containing a glowing, swirling liquid of emerald and indigo hues.
• Effects: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic immediately neutralizes any one poison affecting the character, ending any ongoing effects and removing any levels of the Poisoned condition.
• Bonus: Grants the character the Poison Resistance for 1 hour.
• Poison Resistance: The character gains +4 to Vigor rolls when resisting poisons. They are also less affected by poisons with a duration, increasing the duration die type to d8 when determining the effects of a poison (see SWADE p.175).
• Cost: 200 (reflecting the rarity of the ingredients)
• Availability: Rare; found in specialized alchemical shops or in the possession of skilled herbalists.
• Example Use in Game: A character is poisoned by a giant scorpion, suffering a level of the Poisoned condition and taking damage each round. They drink the Antidote Tonic. The poison’s effects are immediately negated, and the Poisoned condition is removed. For the next hour, they gain a +4 bonus to Vigor rolls made to resist poisons and a longer duration before being affected by new poisons.

Shadowrun (Shadowrun, Sixth World)

Antidote Tonic

• Type: Biotechnical Consumable
• Description: A vial filled with a bioluminescent fluid, cultivated from genetically modified flora and exotic reagents.
• Effect: When administered, the Antidote Tonic provides an immediate injection of nanites programmed to counteract toxins. The user immediately makes a Toxin Resistance Test with a +4 dice pool bonus. Success negates the effects of one poison. Additionally, the user gains a +2 dice pool bonus to resist any further poisons for the next hour.
• Availability: 4R (Restricted)
• Cost: 250¥
• Street Index: 2
• Action: Standard (injection)
• Example Use in Game: A Street Samurai is hit by a dart coated in Narcoject. They use a Standard Action to inject themselves with the Antidote Tonic, gaining a +4 dice pool bonus to their Toxin Resistance Test to shake off the drug’s effects. They also gain a +2 bonus to resist any other poisons for the next hour.

Starfinder (Starfinder Core Rulebook)

Antidote Tonic

• Item Type: Hybrid Item (consumable)
• Level: 3
• Price: 300 credits
• Description: This vial contains a serum of advanced nanites and genetically engineered compounds that neutralize poisons and bolster the body’s defenses.
• Effect: As a move action, you can drink the Antidote Tonic. If you are suffering from a poison, you can immediately attempt a new saving throw against that poison with a +2 circumstance bonus. If you succeed, you reduce the severity of the poison by one step. If you were in the weakened stage, you remove the condition entirely. In addition, you gain a +2 enhancement bonus on saving throws against poisons for 1 hour.
• Bulk: L
• Capacity: 1
• Usage: 1
• Example Use in Game: An operative is poisoned by a space goblin’s venom, taking Constitution damage each round. They drink the Antidote Tonic as a move action, gaining a +2 bonus on a new Fortitude save against the poison. If they succeed, the poison’s effects are lessened. They also gain a +2 enhancement bonus on saves against poisons for the next hour.

Traveller (Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition)

Antidote Tonic

• Item: Antidote, TL 10
• Description: This advanced medical compound is designed to counteract a wide range of poisons and toxins. It is typically administered via hypospray.
• Effect: When administered, the Antidote Tonic grants an immediate Effect +2 on any roll to resist or recover from poisons or toxins. It also grants an Effect +1 on such rolls for the next hour.
• Availability: 8
• Cost: Cr300
• Mass: Negligible
• Legality Class: 2
• Example Use in Game: A scout is bitten by a venomous alien creature and fails their Endurance check to resist the poison. The ship’s medic administers the Antidote Tonic, granting an immediate Effect +2 to the scout’s next roll to resist the poison’s effects. The scout also gains an Effect +1 on rolls to resist poisons for the next hour.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition)

Antidote Tonic

• Type: Draught
• Description: A carefully brewed concoction of rare herbs and alchemical ingredients, renowned for its ability to purge toxins from the body.
• Availability: Rare
• Cost: 6 GC (Gold Crowns)
• Encumbrance: 0
• Effects: When consumed, the Antidote Tonic grants a +20 bonus to any Tests made to resist the effects of Poison. Additionally, if the character is currently suffering from the Poisoned Condition, they may immediately make a Challenging (+0) Endurance Test. On a success, they remove one level of the Poisoned Condition. The benefits of the tonic last for one hour.
• Preparation Time: 1 Round
• Example Use in Game: A Witch Hunter is struck by a poisoned Skaven blade and gains the Poisoned Condition. They drink the Antidote Tonic, gaining a +20 bonus to their next Toughness Test to resist the poison. They also make an immediate Challenging (+0) Endurance Test. On a success, they reduce the severity of the Poisoned Condition by one level. They continue to benefit from the +20 bonus to resist poisons for the next hour.
• Trade: Apothecary or Herbalist