White Alchemy Solution

White Alchemy Solution
Common Reagent (5 gp)
Rank: 1
White Alchemy solution gets its name from its white, milky consistency. In fact, it is often mistaken for milk, but when opened it has a sharp acrid odor that brings tears to the eyes. It has foundational uses in Alchemy, and is often combined with other reagents.
Special Actions
Throw Flask
Standard Action [REC 6]
Effect: You throw the flask at an opponent. Make an attack:
Range: 30ft
Ranged Attack: Ranged vs. Reflex
Hit: The flask smashes and break over the target, coating it with solution. The target takes 5 caustic damage every 10 segments [SE 3d10 vs CON]. Tiny clear crystals form wherever the flesh is burned (easily scraped off).
Creation
The creation of White Alchemy Solution begins with the grinding of Giant's Bone into a fine powder and then combining it with crushed limestone until the powder is uniform. The egg white is then whisked into a frothy consistency and folded into the powder, which slowly adopts its signature milky hue. This foamy slurry is then twisted into a flask along with the Pristine Tincture. It must then rest at the center of a calming glyph over a low flame until the mixture homogenizes. Allow to cool then seal tightly.
Ingredients: Glass or crystal flask (1sp), Giant's Bone (Uncommon, 1gp), Limestone, Egg White, and a vial of Pristine Tincture.
Crafting: Alchemy DC 5
"If it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you're doing it wrong."
——Mirabelle the Mischievous, teaching a class

Description

White Alchemy Solution is a fundamental reagent in the practice of alchemy, known for its distinctive milky appearance and sharp, acrid odor. Despite its innocuous look, this solution is potent and versatile, serving as a key component in a variety of alchemical processes. Its consistency is smooth and thick, easily blending with other substances to enhance their properties. White Alchemy Solution is particularly valued for its ability to stabilize volatile ingredients and amplify the effects of more complex potions and elixirs. Alchemists prize it not only for its practical applications but also for the simplicity of its creation, making it an essential item in any alchemist’s inventory.

Lore

White Alchemy Solution is a true stable of alchemy and the recipe has been independently discovered and rediscovered by numerous alchemists throughout history. Each time, it emerges as a foundational reagent, essential for stabilizing and enhancing alchemical concoctions.

Legends speak of how alchemists across different eras and regions have stumbled upon the recipe through experimentation or divine inspiration. Some say it was revealed in dreams, others claim it was found etched on ancient tablets, while a few believe it was whispered by elemental spirits. Despite the varying tales, the core ingredients and process remain remarkably consistent.

Apprentices learn the creation of White Alchemy Solution from their mentors, each adding subtle nuances to the technique. This widespread transmission has solidified its place in the annals of alchemy, a shared secret passed down through generations. The anonymity of its original creator adds to the mystique, symbolizing the collective wisdom of alchemists everywhere.