The Venom of the Oni is a potion that appears as a dark, viscous liquid, swirling with shades of deep purple and midnight black. Sealed in a small flask adorned with a skull, it radiates an otherworldly aura. The air around it seems to hum with latent malevolence, warning those who dare to handle it without caution. When the vial is opened, a faint, ominous whisper escapes, as if the very essence of a malevolent force has been confined within.:
The origin of the Venom of the Oni is shrouded in dark mystique. Master Ryuu Black, a notorious alchemist with an enigmatic past, is said to have discovered the recipe during his commune with forbidden forces and shadowed dimensions. Legends speak of him venturing into the abyssal planes, harvesting the essence of vanquished demons and combining it with the lethal properties of nightshade, a plant associated with the underworld. The concoction is a forbidden art, a glimpse into the alchemical prowess of a master who dared to tread where others feared.
Abilities:
Upon consuming the Venom of the Oni, the imbiber must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they suffer 2d8 poison damage, and their body succumbs to a temporary paralysis that lasts for 1d4 rounds.
The venom courses through the veins, inducing a state of immobility as the victim grapples with the potent toxins. This concoction is not only a tool for inflicting harm but also a strategic means to incapacitate foes in the heat of battle. However, its use comes at a cost, as the dark forces that empower it may exact a toll on the soul of those who dare to wield such forbidden alchemy.