Potion of Watchful Rest

This Potion of Watchful Rest, when consumed, grants the imbiber a state of restful awareness, allowing them to remain vigilant while gaining the benefits of rest. The combination of calming herbs, lunar influences, and elements associated with night and wakefulness ensures a harmonious blend for those who seek rest with a vigilant mind.

Rule:

When you drink this potion, you gain the following benefits for the next 8 hours: magic can’t put you to sleep, and you can remain awake during a long rest and still gain its benefits. This sweet, amber-colored brew has no effect on creatures that don’t require sleep, such as elves.

Ingredients:

Vigilant Violet Petals
Essence of Night's Wakefulness
Dreamer's Chamomile
Caffeine-infused Honey
Owlfeather Quill
Starlit Ember Dust
Mindful Lotus Root
Tranquil Moonwater

Recipe:

1. Initiate the potion's creation during the transition from dusk to night, capturing the essence of both rest and vigilance.
2. Pluck Vigilant Violet Petals, blooms that open in the evening, symbolizing heightened awareness during rest.
3. Extract Essence of Night's Wakefulness, a substance drawn from the nocturnal energies that promote wakefulness.
4. Blend Dreamer's Chamomile, a herb known for its calming properties, to balance the potion's effects.
5. Mix in Caffeine-infused Honey, adding a touch of alertness to counteract drowsiness.
6. Incorporate an Owlfeather Quill, symbolizing the connection to nocturnal wisdom and heightened perception.
7. Sprinkle Starlit Ember Dust into the mixture, capturing the magic of stars and their role in keeping the night vigilant.
8. Add Mindful Lotus Root, a root known for its ability to induce a meditative state, promoting restful awareness.
9. Infuse the potion with Tranquil Moonwater, collected under the light of a waning moon, to soothe and calm the mind.
10. Allow the potion to steep for one full night under moonlight, letting it absorb the serene energies associated with nocturnal rest.
11. Filter the potion to remove any remaining solid particles, leaving behind a liquid that glows with the promise of watchful rest.

Item type

Consumable, Magical

Potion, Common