White Cross
2007-04-26 13:55:09 UTC
#84857
Heya!
I have a few questions for you FR/D&D geeks. :)
1) Does Alchemy exist in FR, or are all potions created with spells?
2) Would a hardcore druid be ok with using Alchemy potions, or would that be against his oaths?
3) Speaking of druidic oaths, where can I learn more about them?
Thanks!
-Santista
Oroborous
2007-04-26 14:02:30 UTC
#84858
1. Yes.
2. No, its alright. Druids actually have a feat in pnp where they can make "natural" cures from herbs and chemicals that are similar to potions.
3. You probably can't. WotC hasn't written them down anywhere that I know about.
HEY! Its Santista!
ExileStrife
2007-04-26 14:39:41 UTC
#84863
Watch out if you start making potions for profit/greed, and don't be hesitant to moderate your customers. A city-slicker druid catering to unusual groups might wake up one morning without the power they once had.
White Cross
2007-04-26 17:29:45 UTC
#84883
Hey, Ed! Thanks for the answers. ;)
Still have a question: would Brew Potion feat be considered "magic" or "alchemy", in EfU at least?
And ExileStrife, I wasn't thinking about making a potion brewer druid. I'm just wanting to know if consuming them would fit my concept.
Anthee
2007-04-26 18:18:39 UTC
#84891
Brew Potion definitely implies using magic, seeing as only casters can select it and you have to imbue the liquid with a spell cast by yourself.
I imagine that practically all D&D potions are magical, one way or another.
ExileStrife
2007-04-26 18:50:08 UTC
#84895
The Brew Potion feat is both. You'll be magically making your potions. If you want to do some "alchemy" stuff in-game, this feat is basicaly required. It's pretty tough to come across things in the underdark though, so don't get discouraged :S
The Beggar
2007-04-26 19:25:13 UTC
#84901
Still have a question: would Brew Potion feat be considered "magic" or "alchemy", in EfU at least?
Becuase it is limited only by the engine limitations to spellcasting classes, you may play it as a sort of ground herbal cure if you want. No problems there.
Arkov
2007-04-26 19:35:35 UTC
#84904
One of the systems that I've had planned for a long time now (just ask Thilodius, who helped me come up with an initial design about a year ago) is a proper herbalism/alchemy system for druids and wizards respectively. I really should take some time and add that.
White Cross
2007-05-02 17:49:09 UTC
#85977
LOL
It took me a few days to figure out! Stardog!!!
Thanks for the answers, everyone.
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