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| Truth Serum | |
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| Alchemical Name: | Truth Serum
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| Alchemy Level: | 4
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| Type: | Ingested Alchemical
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| Duration: | Short (1 Minute)
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| Flag: | None
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| Herbalism Required: | No
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| Scarce: | No
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| Production Quantity: | 1
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| Harmful: | No
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| Description: | The drinker gains the Truthful condition. |
Truth serum can be a useful tool for uncovering the truth, though it's far from foolproof.
Description
Imagine you're trying to get answers, but direct interrogation isn't working. This alchemical is a potent tool for those moments. It doesn't force someone to spill their guts, but you can be guaranteed that every statement uttered will be the absolute truth as they see it.
Effect
The drinker gains the Truthful condition.
Detailed Interactions
- But We're Besties!: For best results, combine this with the Charmed condition so the subject actually wants to talk to you.
The Truthful Condition
A character under this effect is not compelled to speak. If they choose to communicate verbally, they must speak the truth to the best of their ability. The truth spoken will be relative to their personal beliefs and knowledge, representing their perception of reality.
| Condition Name | Effect | Duration | Common Sources | Common Cures
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truthful | You find yourself unable to lie. | 1 Minute | Truth Serum | Smelling Salts |
References
Ingested Alchemicals
Ingested alchemicals can be either beneficial or detrimental. To use one, role-play drinking it. The specific effects are detailed on the item itself.
You can also role-play adding alchemicals to food or drink that another character will consume. If you do this, you must place a green sticker on the container (like the bottom of a plate or mug). Characters with the herbalism skill who inspect the item and notice the green dot will know "something is off," though they won't know the exact alchemical.
If a character ingests the altered food or drink, only the player is notified of the exact alchemical used; the character remains unaware. When an alchemical is added to a large container, like a pot of soup, only one person is affected per dose of alchemical used. The first person to consume a portion is affected, then the next, until all doses are expended. You may voluntarily take a harmful effect from ingesting the food after all doses have been applied, provided there is no mechanical advantage to doing so.
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