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| book text =*Research notes. They describe a powerful venom extracted from a rare purple worm. Distiller Thisobald Thorm sought to create a fatal poison using the worm's gullet.* | | book text =<nowiki>*</nowiki>Research notes. They describe a powerful venom extracted from a rare purple worm. Distiller Thisobald Thorm sought to create a fatal poison using the worm's gullet.* | ||
*He procured several parts of a worm gullet, but rinsed one in error. The poison he brewed was noxious - but not fatal.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>He procured several parts of a worm gullet, but rinsed one in error. The poison he brewed was noxious - but not fatal.* | ||
*Thisobald devoted months to formulating a deadly poison with the remaining ingredients, without success.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Thisobald devoted months to formulating a deadly poison with the remaining ingredients, without success.* | ||
*After exhaustive experimentation, he was able to make a near-deadly extract from the glands. But to complete his poison, Thisobald required one last ingredient:* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>After exhaustive experimentation, he was able to make a near-deadly extract from the glands. But to complete his poison, Thisobald required one last ingredient:* | ||
*The petals of a corpse rose.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>The petals of a corpse rose.* | ||
*The book's index reveals corpse roses may grow near tombs, mausoleums, and particularly redolent cadavers.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>The book's index reveals corpse roses may grow near tombs, mausoleums, and particularly redolent cadavers.* | ||
*Thisobald enlisted a courier from Baldur's Gate to obtain corpse rose petals and other ingredients and deliver them to a covert location.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Thisobald enlisted a courier from Baldur's Gate to obtain corpse rose petals and other ingredients and deliver them to a covert location.* | ||
*Unfortunately, a deep purple stain darkens the final page, obscuring the parcel's destination.* | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Unfortunately, a deep purple stain darkens the final page, obscuring the parcel's destination.* | ||
({{SkillCheck|Intelligence|14}} to discern the location.) | ({{SkillCheck|Intelligence|14}} to discern the location.) | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 30 September 2023
This book cannot be read, but when it is used you receive a narration.
This book is redolent with the enticing smell of paper and ink.
Properties
Books
Rarity: Common
Weight: 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
Price: 14 gp
Where to find
On the operating table in Apothecary's Cellar X: -664 Y: -361.
Text
*Research notes. They describe a powerful venom extracted from a rare purple worm. Distiller Thisobald Thorm sought to create a fatal poison using the worm's gullet.*
*He procured several parts of a worm gullet, but rinsed one in error. The poison he brewed was noxious - but not fatal.*
*Thisobald devoted months to formulating a deadly poison with the remaining ingredients, without success.*
*After exhaustive experimentation, he was able to make a near-deadly extract from the glands. But to complete his poison, Thisobald required one last ingredient:*
*The petals of a corpse rose.*
*The book's index reveals corpse roses may grow near tombs, mausoleums, and particularly redolent cadavers.*
*Thisobald enlisted a courier from Baldur's Gate to obtain corpse rose petals and other ingredients and deliver them to a covert location.*
*Unfortunately, a deep purple stain darkens the final page, obscuring the parcel's destination.*
(
DC 14 Intelligence check to discern the location.)