Potion of Memories

The hearts of all living creatures pumps the blood shared by their ancestors throughout their body. It is this that holds a different set of memories, not dissimilar to that of an individuals personal memories. Rather, it is those of a different lifetime, the collective memory of many generations that flows through the person, which can be tapped into through provoking the ancient memory, or triggering this effect through potions.
The legend of the Fall of the Strihda Guard is an excellent example of this occurrence. Defenders of the Lacarian Empire during the siege of Iantus, triggered by the famous speech of the Last Emperor, the blood memories were ignited, the ancestors awakened. The Guard, succumbing to the memories fought in a way that wasn't seen for hundreds of years, no longer feeling the wounds that they received, as they charged recklessly towards their foes.
The potions that allow the blood memories to awaken requires a delicate hand to create. Gloom Orchids are harvested from the coastal regions, the massive flowers that sprout are dried out and ground. The person that wishes for knowledge gives a portion of their own essence; spit, hair, or blood. This is fermented in wine for several days before the flower is added to the mixture. For the next three days the potion must be observed for any discoloration, burning, or unnatural smells coming from the glass.
Drinking this allows for the memories of a people, once lost, to take form and be seen once more. The visions granted are not always accurate, and are only seen through a misty gaze. Those that seek to uncover the wisdom of the lost can be easily deceived by what they wish to believe. The potions, like the awakening, have the possibility to awaken an ability of the ancestors, allowing feats of strength, speed, or cunning that has been weakened throughout the years.

Item type

Consumable, Magical