Notes From An Alchemist
Notes from an Alchemist's journal recovered in the ruins of Coarse Winds Redoubt
The following are excerpts from an Alchemist's journal, the loose pages stuffed into the pack of a dead adventurer. The notes are written in High Dwarvish.
NOTES REGARDING THE HARNESSING OF THE PHILOSOPHER'S FIRE
First, prepare ye one goodly Admixture of Commanding Presence and two Admixtures of Fire Resistance in the usual manner, and imbibe ye both. Take care that this is done well in advance of the Work.
Unstopper the Philosopher's Fire and present immediately thine token of authority, lest the flames turn upon the Seeker.
Having established the bond, the Seeker may begin the Work and direct the Philosopher's Fire. IMPORTANT! The Wise Seeker will ensure the stoppering of the Philsopher's Fire within its vessel before the conclusion of the Work!!
First, prepare ye one goodly Admixture of Commanding Presence and two Admixtures of Fire Resistance in the usual manner, and imbibe ye both. Take care that this is done well in advance of the Work.
Unstopper the Philosopher's Fire and present immediately thine token of authority, lest the flames turn upon the Seeker.
Having established the bond, the Seeker may begin the Work and direct the Philosopher's Fire. IMPORTANT! The Wise Seeker will ensure the stoppering of the Philsopher's Fire within its vessel before the conclusion of the Work!!
NOTES REGARDING THE DIRECTION OF THE PHILOSOPHER'S FIRE AGAINST THE UNWISE
Should the Seeker be beset upon by the unwise, interrupting the Work, the Seeker may instead direct the Fire unto the task of removing such distractions as may harry and harass the Work.
IMPORTANT! The Seeker must at all times remain nearby, his token of authority displayed readily, lest the flames burn uncontrollably!!
Should the Seeker be beset upon by the unwise, interrupting the Work, the Seeker may instead direct the Fire unto the task of removing such distractions as may harry and harass the Work.
IMPORTANT! The Seeker must at all times remain nearby, his token of authority displayed readily, lest the flames burn uncontrollably!!
MISCELLANEOUS ADMIXTURES AND THEIR PROPERTIES
- Admixture of Commanding Presence: Deadbreath, Bone Moss, Redfoot
- Admixture of Necrotic Resistance: Deadbreath, Bone Moss, Brightshroom
- Admixture of Fire Resistance: Brightshroom and Blackfruit Mango
At the bottom of the last page, scribbled quickly in a different hand and in Common, is the following:
Andok, if somehow you're reading this, a curse upon your traitorous hide! "Alchemical Riches" my fine Halfling ass, there is nought here but flames and death. I hope you choke.