Blighted Pollen
Description
A breed of amaranth with a sickly, pale purple coloration. Unlike the more widespread varieties cultivated for their nutritional purposes, this plant is viewed as a pest due to its pollen which causes allergic reactions in virtually every creature that inhales it. Although the effect varies from creature to creature, they are universally considered extreme and dangerous. As such, it is customary for farmers to burn this plant whenever they find it in order to avoid its spread at any cost.
Effect. This herb has 1d4 charges. As an action, you may use a charge to toss a pinch of this herb’s pollen at a creature you can see within 5 feet of you, forcing them to succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 10 minutes. While poisoned in this way, the creature also suffers an additional random effect determined by rolling on the table below. The poisoned creature may attempt the saving throw again at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on a success. d6 Effect 1 The creature’s eyes swell shut, causing them to be blinded. 2 The creature’s ears swell shut, causing them to be deafened. 3 The creature is overwhelmed with dizziness and vertigo, causing them to be stunned. 4 The creature is overcome by anaphylactic shock, causing them to be paralyzed. 5 The creature is overwhelmed by sneezing and coughing, lowering their defenses and causing all attacks against them to be made at advantage. 6 The creature’s motor functions are impaired, causing their movement speed to be reduced to 0.
Rarity:: Rare
Type:: Herb
Cost:: 100 gp
Weight:: 0.25 lb.
Location:: Grassland
Prep:: No
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- 5e - Supplemental - Hamunds Herbalism Handbook.pdf