Brainwort

Aura faint necromancy; CL 10th; Slot none; Price 600 gp (common), 2,400 gp (uncommon), 9,600 gp (rare); Weight —.

DESCRIPTION

This bushy-leafed variety of mistletoe sprouts from the top of one’s head, regardless of where it is initially planted. Its pink berries are mildly toxic. When the juice of one berry (consumes one berry) is applied weapon or ammunition, the next time that weapon deals damage, the target is also subject to poison. This poison deals 1d3 points of Constitution damage per round for 5 rounds. Poisoned creatures can make a Fortitude save each round to negate the damage and end the affliction. Subsequent attacks with that weapon are not poisoned. Berries melt and the toxin fades after one day, regardless of preservation.

The save DC is based on type of mistletoe. A common brainwort mistletoe produces three berries per day with a poison DC of 13. An uncommon brainwort mistletoe produces six berries per day with a poison DC of 16. A rare brainwort mistletoe produces twelve berries per day with a poison DC of 22.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Craft (alchemy) DC 20, Knowledge (nature) DC 20, poison; Cost 300 gp (common), 1,200 gp (uncommon), 4,800 gp (rare).

Remarkable Races: Compendium of Unusual PC Races, Pathway to Adventure Edition. Copyright 2009, Alluria Publishing; Author: J. Matthew Kubisz