Item

Vaporising Pearl

Created by JackCarrot

This lustrous, iridescent pearl is no larger than a thumbnail and radiates an unsettling aura of danger. When pressed against bare skin, the pearl immediately dissolves into a noxious cloud of vapor that dissipates within moments, leaving only a faint acrid scent in the air. The user can choose the nature of the fumes released—whether a deadly poison, a paralyzing toxin, or a choking miasma—before activation. Those caught in the vapor must make a Constitution saving throw or suffer the chosen effect, which varies based on the toxin selected. The pearl reforms completely within one hour, allowing for repeated use throughout the day. These rare items are coveted by assassins and poisoners across the realm for their deadly efficiency and the difficulty of detecting their use. Each pearl can only be harvested from the rarest of oysters, found in the deepest and most treacherous waters, making them extraordinarily difficult to obtain. The pearls are said to retain a lingering warmth even after reforming, a telltale sign of their sinister nature. Extremely rare and highly regulated in civilized lands, possession of a Vaporising Pearl is often considered evidence of criminal intent.