Liquid Phlogiston

Liquid phlogistion is an alchemical substance that readily accepts and releases enchantment, making it useful for magic devices. It is bulky and isn't capable of holding enough power for most man-portable magic devices (which use expensive gemstones or other rare materials), but is relatively cheap and works well for larger installations.
Several varieties exist depending on the alchemical processes and materials use, but they share certain traits in common. They all change from a dull, dark color when unenchanted to a bright sparkling fluid when enchanted. The unenchanted phlogiston is heavier than the enchanted and the two do not mix, so the enchanted stuff rises to the top while the unenchanted drops to the bottom, giving the effect of a lava lamp. Finally exposure to living creatures is harmful, as the unenchanted phlogiston leaches mana from a body, and the enchanted stuff is boiling hot.
It is possible, though reprehensible, to recharge liquid phlogiston by drowning living victims in it. Liquid phlogiston loses its enchantment quickly when exposed to air. Prolonged exposure to magic items and active spells, including those memorized by wizards may cause some drainage of that magic.
*For exposure to unenchanted liquid phlogistion, roll a Fortitude Save. DC is 20. If failed, take 2 Con damage if splashed, 4 Con damage (per turn) if immersed in the fluid.
*For exposure to enchanted liquid phlogistion, roll a Fortitude Save as above, DC 20. If failed take 1 Con damage and 1D6 burn damage for a splash, and 2 Con damage and 3D6 burn damage if immersed.
*It costs 50 gp per liter, 25 to make with an Alchemy roll DC 30.
KASTEBAN FORMULA
Kastebani Liquid Phlogiston is the standard for use within the Empire of Trynser. It is a dull green murky fluid when unenchanted, and a brilliant golden orange when charged.
ZAZIMARAN FORMULA
Zazimaran Liquid Phlogiston is a nearly-black deep purple when inert, and lurid glowing red when enchanted.
ANCIENT THALOSIAN FORMULA
According to stories, the liquid phlogiston of ancient Thalos was specially formulated to gain the most power from immersed victims, enabling the vast power to call down meteors.
NOTEWORTHY LIQUID PHLOGISTON DEVICES
Phlogistion Thaumotizer: A large bubbling glass jar containing 10 gallons of liquid phlogiston. Enchanted crystals continually radiate magic, enchanting the phlogiston. The device can enchant the entire 10 gallons in two hours, which can then be pumped to another device for use. The device appears very much like a large lava lamp.
*Phlogiston Thaumotizer: 20,000 gp. Craft Wonderous Item, Enchantment.
Magic Detector (Thaumometer): This is a glass globe full of liquid phlogiston, usually mounted on some sort of stick as it would be too hot to hold with a powerful reaction. It simply changes to the active form according to how powerful the magic it is that it reads. Crystals within the fluid glow according to the type of magic it is reading.
*Magic Detector: 60 gp 5 lbs. Alchemy DC 30 + Craft/(according to mounting device) to make.
Phlogiston Bomb: Just a glass globe full of liquid phlogistion, with a leather wrapped handle. Cause splash damage as above. This is uneconomic as a general-use weapon, but it may be useful if Con damage is essential. It can be enchanted and used "hot", though it becomes difficult to handle then.
*Phlogiston Bomb: 60 gp, 2 lbs. Alchemy DC 30 to make.
*This device is not directly related to the Alchemist class' bomb, though the substance may be used in it. A Phlogiston Bomb is usable by anyone.
Teleportation Device: Functions the same as the spell Teleport Circle. The Teleportation Device is a large apparatus that weighs around 1000 lbs. and requires ten gallons of active liquid phlogistion or similar amounts of enchantment to use. The device can be transported by boat or wagon, but must be in a familiar location in order for someone to teleport to it. The Teleportation Device may have a Thaumotizer built in for 20,000 extra gp which recharges every 2 hours, or may come as is if there is other recharging options available.
*Teleportation Device: 40,000 gp, requires 2000 gp (10 gallons) of charged liquid phlogiston to use. Craft Wondrous Item, Greater Teleport.
Category:Alchemical