Soulbind Dust

== Soulbind Dust ==
Item Level: 10
Price: 800 gp
Usage: Consumable
Bulk: L
Activation: [Action]
Soulbind Dust is a mystical powder harvested from sacred burial sites, where the boundaries between the Material Plane and the afterlife are thin. It allows the user to temporarily bind their soul to another living being, forming a psychic link and sharing emotions, sensations, and experiences. It is often used in rituals, seances, and by adventurers who seek to strengthen their bonds with allies.
=== Effects: ===
# Soul Connection (1 hour): When the user consumes Soulbind Dust as an action, they establish a psychic link with another willing creature within 60 feet for one hour. During this time, they share their thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences with each other. They can communicate telepathically and gain a +2 circumstance bonus to Perception checks involving the bound creature's location.
# Shared Resilience: While the link is active, the user and the bound creature can transfer hit points between them as a reaction. When one of them takes damage, they can choose to transfer half of the damage (rounded down) to the other, effectively sharing the burden of injury.
# Empathic Bond: The user and the bound creature gain the ability to sense each other's emotions and general well-being. This can help in situations where one party is in danger or distress, allowing for timely assistance.
=== Drawbacks: ===
# Shared Pain: When damage is transferred through the psychic link, both the user and the bound creature experience the physical and emotional pain of the injury. This can be disorienting and overwhelming, potentially causing a penalty to their actions.
# Soul Fatigue: After the effects of Soulbind Dust wear off, both the user and the bound creature may experience psychic fatigue. They become mentally exhausted and may require rest to recover fully.
# Involuntary Bond: If either the user or the bound creature becomes unwilling to maintain the link during the one-hour duration, they must make a Will save (DC 20) to break the connection prematurely. Failure results in the link persisting until the full hour has passed.
=== Crafting: ===
Creating Soulbind Dust is a complex ritual that involves the careful blending of powdered silver, crushed gemstones, and rare herbs collected from the edges of the Shadow Plane. Only skilled psychomancers or mediums are typically able to produce this substance.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The PCs come across a cryptic message left by a long-lost explorer who discovered a hidden source of Soulbind Dust. They must navigate treacherous terrain and contend with other seekers to reach the source and claim the substance.
# A dying seer uses Soulbind Dust to transfer their knowledge and visions to a member of the party, setting them on a quest to fulfill a prophecy or uncover a hidden truth.
# A malevolent entity becomes aware of the PCs' use of Soulbind Dust and seeks to exploit the psychic link for its own dark purposes. The party must find a way to sever the connection before it leads to their downfall.