Dr. Ushernacht's Astonishing Ink (Major)Consumable 17
Source Pathfinder Lost Omens Rival Academies
Type Other
Price 2,250 gp
Weight light
This syrupy ink smells organic and faintly spoiled. It's tied to one of Ushernacht's engines, created with a sample of the fluid from inside the engine. If the associated engine stops functioning, all ink linked with it can no longer be activated, including freshly created ink.
When you write a question on a sheet of paper using the astonishing ink, handwriting scrawls over the paper after 10 minutes, answering with the knowledge it can draw from its engine. The astonishing ink has all Lore skills and attempts a Recall Knowledge check to answer the question with a +28 modifier. At the GM's discretion, the astonishing ink takes a –4 circumstance penalty to the check if the question relates to advice, emotions, opinions, or other subjective topics.
If the astonishing ink fails (but not critically fails) the check to Recall Knowledge, the writing turns blood-red as it forms disturbing words. Anyone reading these words must succeed at a DC 36 will save or become Stupefied 1 until they get a full night's rest. The bloody message may also carry valuable or misleading information at the GM's discretion.
You can use a vial of astonishing ink to ask 5 questions before it's used up.
Traits
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
AlchemicalAlchemical items are powered by reactions of alchemical reagents. Unless otherwise noted, alchemical items aren't magical and don't radiate a magical aura. Alchemical creatures are partially powered by alchemical reactions.
ConsumableAn item with this trait can be used only once. Unless stated otherwise, it's destroyed after activation. Consumable items include alchemical items and magical consumables such as scrolls and talismans. When a character creates consumable items, they can make them in batches of four.