Description

The Toadstool of Truth is a remarkable creation by Gardana, the daughter of Arcaneus, the True God of Magic. This extraordinary mushroom symbolizes the balance in a world torn by divine conflict, showcasing vibrant colors with swirling hues of blue, green, and gold, while its edges seem to darken ominously. The Toadstool of Truth possesses the unique ability to heal or harm, depending on the alignment of the individual consuming it. When nurtured under the right conditions, this mushroom serves as a physical manifestation of divine loyalty and betrayal, offering sustenance and restoration to those aligned with the Faithful Gods while inflicting harm upon those who renounce their divine patrons.

Properties

For those aligned with the Faithful Gods, the Toadstool of Truth emits a radiant plume that heals allies for 1d6 hit points every 30 seconds while they remain within its vicinity. The mushroom's colorful spores carry a nurturing energy that revitalizes and restores, providing a powerful means of recovery during battle or after hardships. Conversely, for those aligned with the Betrayer Gods, the same mushroom transforms into a source of decay and punishment. Betrayers exposed to the Toadstool of Truth's darkened spores take 1d6 necrotic damage every 30 seconds, as the toxic essence seeps into their beings, sapping their vitality and reflecting their treachery in a physical manner.

Cultivation

The Toadstool of Truth dwells primarily underground, where it thrives in symbiosis with the magical energies of the ley lines that crisscross the world. These ley lines are invisible currents of magic that flow through the earth, providing sustenance and vitality to the Toadstool. It is unknown what specifically sustains the Toadstool beyond its need for magic, making it a unique and enigmatic organism in the realm of alchemy and botany.

Applications

The versatile Toadstool of Truth has significant applications across various realms of interaction, particularly in potion and elixir crafting. The caps of the Toadstool can be harvested and brewed into potent healing elixirs. The vibrant spores collected from the Toadstool can be ground into a fine powder and used to create a salve that purifies and cleanses toxins from the body. For those resonating with chaotic energy or betrayal, the darker edges of the Toadstool can be utilized to brew powerful judgment brews. These potions can induce states of vulnerability for betrayers, inflicting necrotic damage while weakening their resolve. The juice extracted from the Toadstool’s stem can be used in creating a potion that wards off necrotic damage. Mixing portions of the Toadstool of Truth into other potions can create unpredictable results, providing unique effects depending on the druiker's alignment-either invigorating or debilitating.

Potions, Elixirs, and Salves Made:

Essence of Truth Salve

Veil of Honesty Brew

Guardian's Tincture