Purging Draught

Ultimate Equipment Guide II

Author Greg Lynch, J. C. Alvarez
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2005

This vile, unwholesome-looking liquid was created by Tathiela for Maricus Leorn, an adventuring friend who intended to mount an expedition into an ill-famed swamp in search of a lost tomb. The abilities of her friend and his companions ensured they were well-prepared to deal with enemies that attacked with spell or sword. The greatest concern were the tiny creatures of the swamp, beings that would squirm or burrow inside the body or attach themselves to the skin. To prevent the expedition from falling prey to such creatures, Tathiela brewed the first batch of purging draught. Gagging down this foul-tasting concoction is one of the surest ways to rid oneself of parasites, as the alchemical mixture will kill every parasite in the drinker’s body in 1d10 rounds. Unfortunately, this is not without a side effect. The virulence of purging draught also acts as a mild poison, with an initial damage of one point of Constitution and a secondary damage of 1d3 Constitution. These effects can be resisted with a successful Fortitude saving throw (DC 15).

Purging draught is not effective against microscopic creatures, and thus has no effect on disease. It does not heal damage already dealt, it only slays the parasites that might be causing damage. A character who drinks a purging draught renders his body uninhabitable to parasites of all kinds for one full day.

Maricus Leorn, Tathiela’s friend, has often proclaimed that he and his comrades would not have survived the tiny but terrible dangers of the swamplands if not for this creation. Considering the fame Maricus earned for his successful expedition, Tathiela’s sales of purging draught have been impressive ever since.

Purging Draught: 50 gp; 1 lb.