Dryad Cordial (Magical Liquid)

A clear liquid with an emerald or amber tint, a rich, sweet taste, and a distinctive scent (as that of a forest after a summer rain). It is made from the distilled essence of a dryad’s tree. This process is known only to certain druids. When consumed by a dryad, the cordial enables the creature to survive comfortably for 24 hours while away from her tree at distances greater than the usual 360’ limit (almost always to accompany and serve a druid). Special note: potion miscibility does not apply to this item.
If consumed by any other creature, the cordial’s effects are based on the user’s sex, as follows.
Female: No effect occurs for three rounds. In the fourth round, the user falls asleep. This “beauty sleep” lasts for 1d4+1 hours, during which time all imperfections and blemishes disappear. The character gains one point of Charisma and becomes magically attractive to males of the same race (only), sometimes to the point of causing arguments.
Optional: Also gain four points of comeliness. With practice, the user can control this as a limited charm person effect (+2 bonus to victim’s saving throw; note that the effect still applies only to males of the same race). The effects last for 1d4 weeks, after which all ability scores return to normal except for the permanent gain of the point of Charisma.
Optional: plus two points of comeliness.
Male: No effect occurs for three rounds. In the fourth round, the user becomes weak and lightheaded, then falls asleep. This “transition sleep” lasts for 3d4 hours, during which time the victim becomes a female and loses two points of Strength. No special powers are gained. The change lasts for 1d4+1 weeks, after that the character returns to normal in all respects except for the permanent loss of one point of Strength.
Multiple use: The second cordial consumed by any one person has double the given duration; the third has double that duration, and so forth. Additional effects are as follows:
Female: The user may actually become a dryad-10% chance for the second cordial, 25% for the third, 50% for the fourth, and 100% for the fifth. If this change occurs, she is immediately bound to the nearest suitable tree.
Male: The effects may be permanent and unremovable-20% chance for the second cordial, 50% for the third, and 100% for the fourth.
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Category:Magical Liquids
Category:Magical Cordials