Cuuko's Magic Emporium

Potion, very rare

This small crystal phial is filled with a liquid that shimmers when disturbed. The essence of an emotion has been captured within the potion. In order to create it, the mixer must sacrifice a memory tied to the desired emotion. This sacrifice infuses the potion with the essence of that emotion.

If you consume the potion, you immediately experience the emotion contained within. The effect is instantaneous, uncontrollable, and you are utterly consumed by the emotion for the next hour.

The emotion is raw and volatile. A Phial of Emotion should be used with great care. It can lead to unexpected - even life-changing - consequences.

Phial Emotion Types

Roleplay

The "suggested effect" above is just a place to start when thinking about the effect of this potion. How does the imbiber process this emotion? Is there a connection to their backstory, or current circumstances? Is it a new experience for them to experience this emotion so intensely? Or, have they felt this way before? Often? Will this experience change their outlook going forward?

It is important to remember that this potion does not change a creature's alignment or personality. However, it might cause them to act out of character. A Phial of Joy might cause the normally stoic paladin to cut loose a little.

If the potion was taken by a player character, the Game Master should work with that player to figure out what the effect should be.

Creation Notes

Inspiration words: keeps and emotionally.

I didn't want this to be just another anti-fear potion. This is more roleplay focused, and hopefully more fun.