Tonight, after a long day out and a bout I wanted to post something nice and quick. So I had the suggestion of a quick adventure prompt that involves everyone’s favourite alternative dairy product, Spoilt Rat Milk. Yes that’s right, spoilt rat milk. Now I made the argument that all rat milk should be considered spoilt before consumption but the prompt still stands.
So sit back, grab a coffee and try and not imagine drinking this fine concoction.
Spoilt Rat Milk
Shelves were lined with clear glass vials with a slight pinkish opaque liquid. The milk-like substance nearly bubbled when looked at but remained a think milky consistency when disturbed in its vessel. But the colour or consistency wasn’t what attracted people to this little store, oh no. It was the miracle like properties that the vials claimed to give the consumer.
Those who drank the substance were invigorated with the energy of someone half their age. They had boundless energy and a lust for life that was hard to come by. Those who washed themselves with this liquid diluted claimed to have softer, clear skin that caused their now supple skin to radiate with health. It could also be used to start fires, act as an ink for spell books and even keep away the undead!
The little store, Sam’s Supplies and Alchemical Emporium was the only supplier of this miracle ointment and tonic. But when asked where he was supplied the fine liquid he was either unwilling or unsure of exactly where it came from. Only that it arrived with his other goods, came highly recommended and was quite expensive.
Use for such a liquid
Now in game this liquid could be used as a primarily plot hook or a secondary ‘distraction’ hook. In fact this weeks adventure finds the party fighting undead in a city. This is a prime example of where the party could hear someone claiming that the miracle liquid was keeping them safe. This could prompt the party to investigate only to uncover its origins.
If a secondary hook or distraction, where it comes from doesn’t really matter. They could ambush or tail the delivery driver of the substance and then ask the person where it comes from. Revealing quickly that its just spoilt rat milk mixed with boiled rose petals (for colour and aroma) could sate the parties curiosity.
If used as the main source I would draw out the discovery. Maybe tracing it through a few merchants and people to a warehouse or farm where they find bloated giant rats being milked… Gross…
Thanks for joining tonight for a bit of a weird plot hook idea. Tomorrow we find the end of the week where my tabletop will be quite busy. So don’t forget to come back for that and don’t forget to roll with advantage,
The Brazen Wolfe
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