BASALT'S POISONS An addition to the poisons presented on page 257 and 258 of the Dungeon Master's Guide, as well as some information on where their ingredients can be found and how to make them. ALUCARIN TOXIN Poison (Contact), 50 gp a dose Alucarin toxin isn't deadly, but causes skin blistering and searing pain and stiffness in the muscles. Acreature subject to this poison must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or suffer from disadvantage on Strength checks for an hour. On a successful save, the creature suffers no ill effects but still experiences pain. Creation. This poison is produced from Alucard's Banded Caterpillars, a species of rare insect found around jungle ponds, A DC 15 check using a Poisoner's Kit can successfully prepare the caterpillars. This process takes about an hour. SEVEN THIEVES' WINE Poison (Ingested), 600 gp a dose Seven Thieves’ Wine is a fermented poison named because it's color, taste, and smell are almost exactly like red wine. Toxins in the 'wine' slow a creature's heart rate and breathing until it appears indistinguishable from a corpse. Acreature subject to this poison must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, or become Poisoned for 6 hours. While poisoned in this way, the creature appears dead to all outward inspection. It is Blinded and Incapacitated, and its speed is 0. The effect ends if it takes damage. Creation. This poison's 'recipe' is such a guarded secret that it is written in code. Deciphering it reveals that the "Seven thieves’ are different types of fauna. Even with the recipe, the 'wine' requires a long rest and a successful DC 22 check using a Poisoner's Kit to successfully prepare. The "Seven thieves" are listed below. © "The First Thief, that hides by red cloak,” is a Red Widow's Flower. Its berries slow the heartrate. © "The Second Thief, that lurks by the wind's flute,” is a Pondia Dart Frog. Its poisonous mucous can paralyze small animals. e "The Third Thief, that plays darts with the woods," is a Coven Briar. Its sap muddles the mind. ¢ "The Fourth Thief, that brews ale of blood," is a Bedroll Pitcher Plant. Its corrosive sap ferments the mixture. ¢ "The Fifth Thief, that climbs to the tower,” is an Assasin's Vine. Its cherry-like fruit form the body of the wine. * "The Sixth Thief, that shows their face by day," isa Maroon Sun Snapdragon. Its flowers color the wine. * "The Seventh Thief, that swims the king's moat," isa Palehearted Eel, Its blood causes blindness.