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| name = Broken Promises
|image = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Faded.png
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Miscellaneous]] that can be consumed like a [[Potions|Potion]] for a benefitting than hindering 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
| rarity = common
|uuid = 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6
| weight kg = 0.04
|description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Consumables|Consumable]] ([[Potions|Potion]]) that can be consumed for both a positive and a harmful effect.
| weight lb = 0.1
|quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
| price = 1
|type = Potions
| effect = Consuming this potion causes the Broken Promises condition.
|single use = yes
*Strength is increased by 2 until the next [[Long Rest]]. Upon resting, Strength is indefinitely reduced by 1.
|rarity = common
*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.
|weight kg = 0.1
*{{Duration|Long Rest}} followed by {{Duration|Indefinitely}}.
|weight lb = 0.2
*Does not stack with other Strength boasting potions such as [[Elixir of Hill Giant Strength]].
|price = 1
| usage cost = bonus action
|usage cost = bonus action
| single use = yes
|effect =
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
*Consume the potion to inflict {{Cond|Broken Promises}} on yourself.
| image = Broken Promises Icon.png
|condition = Broken Promises
|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 scroll of revivify will remove the effect, but this will also remove certain other 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 [[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.
*** Simmilarly, 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 ==
While having beneficial uses unlike the other potions Auntie Ethel has in her workshop, it is dangerous if not removed with Remove Curse before a Long Rest as there is no means to regain the lost strength.

Latest revision as of 15:21, 22 April 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, but this will also remove certain other other "permanent" effects such as Loviatar's Love.[Needs Verification]
    • 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.
      • Simmilarly, 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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