Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Potion Generator

Random Potion Generator

Use this to generate some interesting random potions. Tables are written in descending order of significance, so you can just keep rolling until you get a potion exactly as complex as you want. You can even roll multiple times on a given table, especially side effects and flavors.

Effect 

  1. Increased accuracy
  2. Increased hit points (long-lasting)
  3. Glow (long-lasting)
  4. Invisibility
  5. Darksight
  6. Water breathing
  7. Levitation
  8. Haste

Side Effect 

  1. Change skin color
  2. Change hair color
  3. Grow feathers
  4. Grow scales
  5. Eyes sprout from skin
  6. Teeth sprout from skin
  7. Gain weight
  8. Vomit

Flavor 

  1. Fruity
  2. Citrus
  3. Salty
  4. Bitter
  5. Sour
  6. Bland
  7. Spicy
  8. Tangy

Texture 

  1. Carbonated
  2. Oily
  3. Pulpy
  4. Gritty
  5. Creamy
  6. Thick (like pudding)
  7. Syrupy
  8. Foamy

Size 

  1. Microliter (droplet)
  2. Millileter (dram)
  3. Centiliter (10ml or two tbsp)
  4. Deciliter (100ml or half cup)
  5. Two deciliters (200ml or one cup)
  6. Half liter (two cups)
  7. Liter (one bottle)
  8. Two liters (jug)

Container

  1. Glass bottle
  2. Clay jar
  3. Waterskin
  4. Stone pitcher
  5. Crystal decanter
  6. Metal vial
  7. Wax-coated sponge
  8. Magic field

Cursed Effect 

  1. Blind
  2. Numb
  3. Paralyzed (short-lasting)
  4. Asleep (after potion wears off)
  5. Addictive
  6. Repulsive (can't drink another)
  7. Gibberish
  8. Sluggish (half movement)

Examples

2, 7, 3, 3, 7, 5, 5
A semi-common drug known to those in the underground as Filler, it is relatively unknown in normal society. Its taste alone could be described as inoffensive, but the texture makes it highly unpleasant to most. Drinking it causes growth of a type of firm fat deposits that resemble muscle, but soften into normal fat over night. An adventurer's dose is usually sold in finely carved crystal decanters that would make the the whole thing hard to get down during the heat of battle, so most dealers will recommend drinking it at the start of the day.

5, 3, 1, 7, 6, 4, 3
Usually imported from tropical islands, this potion is kept in the same stone cups used to mix it from exotic fruits and herbs. It is known as Eagle Eye because it allows the drinker to see through any shadow, but causes feathers to sprout from the drinker's shoulders and hips. The shift in vision is deeply disorienting, and stuns anyone who drinks it for up to a minute. Certain adventurers tout it as a superior alternative to torches or oil lamps, but most stick with fire, and Eagle Eye remains a niche product.

7, 1, 4, 5, 8, 7, 8
Referred to as Cloud, or drinkable clouds, this is thought of by most adventurers as being of little use, but it retains a high price for its popularity among the upper class. The drinker will find themselves floating gently in the air, as though swimming. Most often it is stripped of the wax and then warmed until it becomes thinner and drips out of the sponge, giving it a flavor often compared to tea. The large size of the sponge is one of the biggest hindrances for an adventurer.

In my opinion these examples I rolled up are a perfect sign of how good this table is, and my only hope is that others will find it as useful and enjoyable as me.