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Vial of Demonic Ichor

wondrous item (consumable), rare

This small vial contains a viscous, black liquid that reeks of sulfur. It is said to be the blood of demons, and it has been known to grant those who consume it incredible power. However, the ichor is also cursed, and those who use it too often or too unwisely risk becoming corrupted by its demonic essence.

Charges

This vial contains a thick, black liquid that seems to pulse with a malevolent energy. It has 5 charges and can be used to gain either a temporary effect by consuming 1 charge or a permanent effect by consuming 3 charges. The effect is determined by rolling on the roll tables for effect and side effect below.
Temporary effects last for 1 hour unless the roll states something else.

Temporary Effect

If you consumed 1 or 2 charges, roll on this table to determine a temporary effect.

d8	Temporary Effect
1	You gain a +2 bonus to your a stat of your choice.
2	You can cast the Fireball (evocation) Level: 3 Casting Time: 1 action Concentration: No Ritual: No Creatures in a 20-ft radius must succeed on a Dex. save or take 8d6 fire damage (damage/lvl). View on dndbeyond.com spell (DC 13) times.
3	You gain proficiency in all skills.
4	You have a flying speed of 60 feet.
5	You can cast one spell of your choice (up to 3rd level) from the warlock spell list.
6	You can see normally in darkness, both magical and nonmagical, to a distance of 120 feet.
7	You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage.
8	Roll twice on this table, ignoring this result on subsequent rolls.

Temporary Side Effect

If you consumed 1 or 2 charges, roll on this table to determine a temporary side effect.

d8	Temporary Side Effect
1	Your eyes briefly glow with an unsettling red light, imposing disadvantage on Charisma (Deception) checks.
2	You lose all empathy for other living creatures, and you become incapable of feeling pity or remorse.
3	Your skin turns pale and your eyes turn black.
4	You are blinded when you are in bright light.
5	You take psychic damage when you cast a spell or make an attack.
6	You are vulnerable to fire and radiant damage.
7	You are unable to speak.
8	Roll twice on this table, ignoring this result on subsequent rolls.

Permanent Effect

If you consumed 3 or more charges, roll on this table to determine a permanent effect.

d8	Permanent Effect
1	You gain a +1 bonus to your a stat of your choice.
2	You can cast the Fireball (evocation) Level: 3 Casting Time: 1 action Concentration: No Ritual: No Creatures in a 20-ft radius must succeed on a Dex. save or take 8d6 fire damage (damage/lvl). View on dndbeyond.com spell at 3rd level once per day. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for the spell.
3	You gain proficiency in two skills.
4	You have a flying speed equal to your walking speed.
5	You learn one warlock spell of your choice (up to 2nd level), and can cast it once per day without expending a spell slot. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spell.
6	You can see normally in darkness, both magical and nonmagical, to a distance of 60 feet.
7	You are resistant to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered.
8	Roll twice on this table, ignoring this result on subsequent rolls.

Permanent Side Effect

If you consumed 3 or more charges, roll on this table to determine a permanent side effect.

d8	Permanent Side Effect
1	Your Constitution score is reduced by 1.
2	When a creature within 30 feet of you is reduced to 0 hit points, you must make a DC 8 Wisdom saving throw. On a fail you are compelled to attack them.
3	Your skin turns pale and your eyes turn black.
4	You gain the sunlight sensitivity trait.
5	You take psychic damage when you cast a spell or take the attack action.
6	You are vulnerable to radiant damage.
7	You learn Abyssal, but forget all other languages except common.
8	Roll twice on this table, ignoring this result on subsequent rolls.

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Lore

The Vial of Demonic Ichor was created by a mad wizard named Cassius, who was obsessed with unlocking the secrets of the Abyss. He spent years studying the lore and rituals of demon summoning, and eventually managed to open a portal to the realm of chaos and evil. He ventured into the Abyss, hoping to find powerful allies and artifacts, but instead he found only horror and madness.

Cassius was captured by a horde of demons, who tortured him for their amusement. They cut him, burned him, and pierced him with their claws and fangs, but they did not kill him. They wanted him to suffer as long as possible, and they used their dark magic to keep him alive and conscious. They also drained his blood and replaced it with their own, hoping to corrupt his soul and turn him into one of them.
Cassius resisted the demonic influence, clinging to his sanity and his hatred. He swore to himself that he would escape and take revenge on his captors. He used his arcane knowledge and his cunning to trick and manipulate the demons, and he managed to steal a small vial from their laboratory. He filled it with the demonic ichor that flowed in his veins, and he hid it in his pocket. He then waited for an opportunity to flee.
One day, a powerful demon lord visited the horde, and demanded a tribute of slaves and sacrifices. Cassius was among the unfortunate victims that were chosen to be offered to the lord. He was dragged to the portal, where the lord awaited. As he was about to be thrown into the portal, Cassius saw his chance. He pulled out the vial and smashed it on the ground, releasing a blast of fire and smoke. He then ran into the portal, hoping to find a way back to the Material Plane.
The vial's explosion caused chaos and confusion among the demons, and some of them followed Cassius into the portal. The portal led to a random location in the Material Plane, where Cassius found himself in a forest. He quickly ran away from the portal, hoping to find a safe place to hide and heal. He did not notice that some of the demonic ichor had splashed on his clothes and skin, and that it was slowly seeping into his body and mind.
Cassius eventually found a cave, where he rested and recovered from his ordeal. He also discovered that the demonic ichor had given him some strange abilities. He realized that the ichor was both a blessing and a curse, and that he had to use it wisely and sparingly. He decided to use his new powers to seek vengeance on the demons, and to find a way to reverse the corruption that was affecting him.
Cassius became a wandering adventurer, hunting down demons and other evil creatures wherever he could find them. He also searched for clues and allies that could help him return to the Abyss and destroy the horde that had tormented him. He was feared and respected by many, but he also made many enemies and rivals. He was known as Cassius the Demon Slayer or Cassius the Mad.
Cassius's fate is unknown, but some say that he eventually found a way back to the Abyss, and that he died fighting the demon lord that had claimed him as a tribute. Others say that he succumbed to the demonic corruption, and that he became a powerful and evil warlock. Some even say that he is still alive, and that he continues to wander the world, looking for more treasures and secrets. Whatever the truth, his legacy lives on in the form of the Vial of Demonic Ichor, a rare and dangerous magic item that can grant incredible power, but at a terrible cost.

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