Item
Cerberus Nerve Venom
The body slows long before the heart stops
This venom is extracted from the gland of a true Cerberus snake. A fresh gland provides three doses; after one day outside the body, it provides only one. The ephemeral corpse of a summon cannot be harvested.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Injury or injection |
| Fortitude | DC 18 |
| Preparation | Venom gland pressed, filtered, and mixed with an anticoagulant |
| Shelf Life | 7 days; 1 month in a sealed alchemical vial |
On a failure, the victim loses 20% of their maximum Dexterity at the end of each turn. This progression continues for up to five turns or until the poison is neutralized. At 0 Dexterity, the victim is paralyzed for one hour. A successful initial save prevents all progression.
Venom from a snake created by Polymorph or Summon instead uses the DC and supernatural effect on the creature's stat block. This preparation represents physical venom that has been harvested and preserved.
Antidote. A dose of venom heated until no longer toxic, then mixed with the victim's blood.