BLOOD POTIONS
While the Hematurgy Vials Article is written and designed for our 5E/MMO Living Erenel, the article includes new potions that might be useful for your games!
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Hematurgy vials allow for the creation of powerful Blood Potions. These potions contain the extracted blood of a sentient creature, mixed with various herbs and arcane components. Those who choose to consume the life essence concoction do so at an increased risk, as digesting another's life essence to enrich oneself has immediate consequences.
The very drops of life binding each potion together fuel the consumer, granting increased vitality and willpower over the bond. With each dose, the incredible vigor one feels for the duration leads to immediate withdrawal once the life essence fades in the bloodstream. Blood potion addiction is often associated with the same Blood Thirst sickness Sanguis feel. However, the effects of blood potion addiction far exceed the Sanguis curse.
Blood Potions come with an Addiction symptom. I'd recommend making sure players are okay with an addiction component before adding to your game!