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| name = Broken Promises
| image = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Faded.png
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Miscellaneous]] that can be consumed like a [[Potions|Potion]] for a interally effect. Despite working like a potion, it's effect can't be forced onto another with the [[Throw]] action.
| controller icon = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Unfaded.png
| where to find = At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside eleven other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| icon = ELX Elixir of Arcane Cultivation Unfaded Icon.png
| type = Misc
| uid = CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
| uuid = 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Consumables|Consumable]] ([[Potions|Potion]]) that grants both a positive and harmful effect.
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength.
| type = Potions
| single use = yes
| rarity = common
| rarity = common
| weight kg = 0.04
| weight kg = 0.1
| weight lb = 0.1
| weight lb = 0.2
| price = 1
| price = 1
| effect = Consuming this potion causes the Broken Promises condition.
*Strength is increased by 2 until the next [[Long Rest]]. Upon resting, Strength is indefinitely reduced by 1.
*First stage of the potion can be removed by [[Remove Curse]]. Spell doesn't work when the second stage of the potion takes effect after resting.
*{{Duration|Long Rest}} followed by {{Duration|Indefinitely}}.
*Does not stack with other Strength boasting potions such as [[Elixir of Hill Giant Strength]].
| usage cost = bonus action
| usage cost = bonus action
| single use = yes
| effect = *Consume the potion to inflict {{Cond|Broken Promises}} on yourself.
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
| condition = Broken Promises
| image = Broken Promises Icon.png
| condition duration = Long Rest
| where to find = *At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside ten other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| notes = *This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
**Attempting to use {{SAI|Remove Curse}} will trigger the detriment immediately.
*If you must use the potion's short-term benefit, its negative effect can be mitigated with the following strategies:
** Kill the character who consumed the potion (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves). Reviving the character with [[Withers]] or a {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Revivify}} will remove the effect.
*** However, this also removes certain other "permanent" effects such as [[Loviatar's Love (Condition)|Loviatar's Love]].{{Verify}}
** Respec at [[Withers]] into a build that doesn't utilize strength.
** Switch to the {{SmRarityItem|Club of Hill Giant Strength}} as your main weapon.
** If you plan to take a story path that permanently removes one character from your party roster (such as sacrificing someone to [[BOOOAL]]), you can give the potion to this character.
*** Similarly, you can give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan to later dismiss.
** Consume the potion after taking your final long rest at the end of the game.
}}
}}
== Notes and Trivia ==
While having beneficial uses unlike the other potions Auntie Ethel has in her workshop, it is dangerous if not removed with Remove Curse before a Long Rest as there is no means to regain the lost strength.

Latest revision as of 00:36, 20 October 2024

Broken Promises image

Broken Promises is a unique Consumable (Potion) that grants both a positive and harmful effect.

Description Icon.png

A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength.

Properties

  • Potions
  • Single Use
  • Rarity: Common
  •  Weight: 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
  • Price: 1 gp
  • UID CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
    UUID 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6

Effect

Bonus action

Condition: Broken Promises

Broken Promises Broken Promises

Duration: Until Long rest

Where to find

Notes

  • This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
    • Attempting to use Remove Curse Remove Curse will trigger the detriment immediately.
  • If you must use the potion's short-term benefit, its negative effect can be mitigated with the following strategies:
    • Kill the character who consumed the potion (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves). Reviving the character with Withers or a Scroll of Revivify will remove the effect.
    • Respec at Withers into a build that doesn't utilize strength.
    • Switch to the Club of Hill Giant Strength as your main weapon.
    • If you plan to take a story path that permanently removes one character from your party roster (such as sacrificing someone to BOOOAL), you can give the potion to this character.
      • Similarly, you can give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan to later dismiss.
    • Consume the potion after taking your final long rest at the end of the game.
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