Anti-Grub Potion

A common hazard facing those traveling through East Marsh are rot grubs. Marius Tormwell, an avid alchemist in Lorkeep is trialing an expected solution to this problem with a new potion he has created with his co-workers.
The only major downside of this treatment is that it requires live rot grubs to create, which are hard to secure as well as a selection of other expensive ingredients most notably a large quantity of saffron and the use of silver shavings.
With more time and resources Marius hopes to reduce the cost considerably by finding alternative substitute ingredients that have the same end effect and research is already underway into making this a reality. Some entities that hold power and influence in Lorkeep are very interested in helping this research develop with rot grubs being a common issue they have to deal with when traveling southeast and Marius is purported to have the full sway of the Verndari and the collective.
The Anti-Grub Potion when completed, resembles a thick, grey ooze and tastes just as good as it looks with an incredibly bitter taste alongside a slimy texture accompanying it. After drinking the potion, the target has a protection from rot grubs burrowing into their skin for around 24hrs although this varies wildly by creature type. The potion affects the target's sweat glands, making them produce an odor that is unappealing to rot grubs, tricking them into thinking they too are rot grubs and leaving them alone unharmed.
Some common side effects of taking this potion include, increased sweating, higher body temperatures, fatigue and drowsiness. Rarer side effects can include vomiting, fainting and in very rare cases, death.

Type

Potion

Brew Time

6 hours

Components

Rot Grubs (3)
Ash (pinch)
Silver (0.25lb)
Saffron (1.5lb)
Cloves (0.5lb)