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| name = Broken Promises
| image = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Faded.png
| description = Promise is a unique [[Miscellaneous]] that can be consumed like a [[Potions|Potion]] for a interally effect. Despite working like a potion, it's effect can't be forced onto another with the [[Throw]] action.
| controller icon = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Unfaded.png
| where to find = At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside eleven other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| icon = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Unfaded Icon.png
| type = Misc
| uid = CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
| uuid = 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Consumables|Consumable]] ([[Potions|Potion]]) that can be consumed for both a positive and a harmful effect.
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
| type = Potions
| single use = yes
| rarity = common
| rarity = common
| weight kg = 0.04
| weight kg = 0.1
| weight lb = 0.1
| weight lb = 0.2
| price = 1
| price = 1
| effect = Consuming this potion causes the Broken Promises condition.
*Strength is increased by 2 until the next [[Long Rest]]. Upon resting, Strength is indefinitely reduced by 1.
*First stage of the potion can be removed by [[Remove Curse]]. Spell doesn't work when the second stage of the potion takes effect after resting.
*{{Duration|Long Rest}} followed by {{Duration|Indefinitely}}.
*Does not stack with other strength boasting potions such as [[Elixir of Hill Giant Strength]].
| usage cost = bonus action
| usage cost = bonus action
| single use = yes
| effect = *Consume the potion to inflict {{Cond|Broken Promises}} on yourself.
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
| condition = Broken Promises
| image = Missing Pets Icon.png
| condition duration = Long Rest
| where to find = At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside ten other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| notes = *This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
**Attempting to {{SAI|Remove Curse}} the effect will trigger the detriment immediately.
*If you absolutely must use the short-term benefit, the negative effect can be mitigated with the following, somewhat extreme strategies:
** Killing the character in question (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves) and then bringing them back via [[Withers]] or a {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Revivify}} will remove the effect.
*** However, this will also remove certain other "permanent" effects such as [[Loviatar's Love (Condition)|Loviatar's Love]].{{Verify}}
** You could respec at [[Withers]] into a build that simply doesn't utilize strength.
** You can switch to the {{SmRarityItem|Club of Hill Giant Strength}} as your main weapon.
** If you plan on taking a story path that would remove one character from your party roster permanently, (such as sacrificing someone to [[BOOOAL]]), you could give the potion to the character in question.
*** Similarly, you could give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan on later dismissing.
** You can also opt to simply not consume the potion until the final stretch of the game, when you had already taken your final long rest.
}}
}}
== Notes and Trivia ==
This potion like item while having beneficial uses is dangerous if not removed with Remove Curse. serving only as background flavor of Auntie Ethel's cruel creations.

Latest revision as of 03:49, 29 June 2024

Broken Promises image

Broken Promises is a unique Consumable (Potion) that can be consumed for both a positive and a harmful effect.

Description Icon.png

A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength

Properties

  • Potions
  • Single Use
  • Rarity: Common
  •  Weight: 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
  • Price: 1 gp
  • UID CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
    UUID 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6

Effect

Bonus action

Condition: Broken Promises

Broken Promises Broken Promises

Duration: Until Long rest

Where to find

At the end of the Overgrown Tunnel in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside ten other dangerous potions made by Auntie Ethel.

Notes

  • This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
    • Attempting to Remove Curse Remove Curse the effect will trigger the detriment immediately.
  • If you absolutely must use the short-term benefit, the negative effect can be mitigated with the following, somewhat extreme strategies:
    • Killing the character in question (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves) and then bringing them back via Withers or a Scroll of Revivify will remove the effect.
    • You could respec at Withers into a build that simply doesn't utilize strength.
    • You can switch to the Club of Hill Giant Strength as your main weapon.
    • If you plan on taking a story path that would remove one character from your party roster permanently, (such as sacrificing someone to BOOOAL), you could give the potion to the character in question.
      • Similarly, you could give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan on later dismissing.
    • You can also opt to simply not consume the potion until the final stretch of the game, when you had already taken your final long rest.
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