It is a fantasy staple to have a cauldron bubbling away at the back of a witch's lair, wafting fragrant and exciting-coloured smoke. But what's in such a cauldron, and why does every witch seem to have one?
Here are a few options you could use: 1. Alchemical cauldron: The cauldron functions as an Alchemy Jug, but weighs about 30 pounds and is more difficult to transport. 2. Potion-brewing cauldron: A magical potion is being brewed up in the cauldron. There's a 75% chance it's a Potion of Greater Healing, and a 25% chance it's a Potion of Poison. Only an Identify spell will tell the difference. 3. Slow-cooking cauldron: The witches were putting on a lovely slow-cooked casserole (hopefully, a lamb from a nearby paddock). Eating this while spending hit dice during a short rest will restore an additional +1 hit point per hit die, and the witches will be quite upset to have missed out on their dinner. 4. Fruity punch cauldron: With a small slice of fruit wedged decoratively on the edge, a toxic flower floating on its surface, and some sugar crusted around the rim, the cauldron contains alcohol strong enough to blind a coven of Night Hags. Those who partake cautiously will have a memorable evening and a painful headache. Those who drink to excess (more than about a cup) will automatically gain the unconscious condition for 24 hours, and then the poisoned condition until they have taken 1d4 short rests. 5. Mash and hops cauldron: The cauldron has been used for making beer, and the resulting brew is strong, bitter, and foamy. Best enjoyed cold, with the corned-beef sandwich over on the table, the witches will be quite grumpy to find the brew gone. 6. Virulent toxin cauldron: The witches have been brewing some kind of vile poison which might be poured in a nearby river to poison an entire city, or its vapours could pollute the air for miles. Drinking it causes 10 (3d6) poison damage each round for 1 hour, with a Constitution saving throw (DC 15) for half damage. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 16 July 2021. Comments are closed.
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