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'''Purify [[Food|Food]] & Drink''' is a spell that transforms spoiled, moldy, dirty or even poisonous food and beverages into fresh, wholesome fare. The nature of the food remains unchanged, but it is restored to its best possible state: meat becomes vibrant and rich in colour, fruits and vegetables appear freshly harvested, and grains are perfectly prepared for milling.
  
 
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| area of effect = 1 cub.ft. per level (7.1 gal.)
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| area of effect = 1 cub.ft. per [[Experience Level|level]] (7.1 gal.)
| casting time = 1 round
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| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 
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| level = [[Cleric 1st Level Spells|cleric (1st)]]
 
| level = [[Cleric 1st Level Spells|cleric (1st)]]
 
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Wine while retaining its age and rich depth, will lose any imperfections such as bruising, cloudiness or spoilage. The once-murky or overripe wine will be restored to its former clarity, with its flavour becoming smooth and vibrant, no longer tainted by the passage of time or poor storage. For ales and beer, the transformation is equally impressive: these beverages will take on a lightness and refreshing crispness, reminiscent of the delicate, seasonal brews made in late fall, with a subtle balance of malt and hops that is clean and full-bodied. They will gain a newfound clarity, texture and vibrancy, with the complex notes of the brew shining through as if freshly crafted.
  
'''Purify food & drink''' transforms spoiled or rotten edibles and libations into fresh, wholesome fare, even though it may have been previously spoiled, moldy, made dirty or even poisonous.  The nature of the food is not altered, but it will be restored to the best version of itself: meat will be full of colour, vegetables and fruits will be garden fresh, while grains will perfectly suited for the mill.  Wine will retain its age, but any bruising will be gone; ales and beer will obtain a lightness only to be found during the late fall.  All will be perfectly safe to eat and will have the standard of [[Nutrition & Preparation of Food#Guestkitchen|guestkitchen]] fare, with regards to the taste and after effects (provided it is [[Cooking (sage ability)|cooked]] properly).
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The taste of things will be rich, fresh and wholesome, comparable to the finest [[Nutrition & Preparation of Food#Guestkitchen|guestkitchen]] fare. However, the food will still require proper [[Cooking (sage ability)|cooking]] to bring out the full flavour.
  
== Putrefy ==
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== Reverse ==
The reverse of the spell, '''putrefy''', will reduce food and beverages so that they will become wholly inedible. Anything that is eaten or drunk will also become mildly [[Poison (substance)|poisonous]], sufficient to cause 2-4 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], potentially killing common persons.
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The reverse of this spell, '''putrefy''', transforms food and beverages into something utterly inedible. It not only rots the contents, making them unsuitable for consumption, but also makes everything eaten or drunk mildly [[Poison (substance)|poisonous]], causing 2-4 points of damage and potentially killing weaker individuals.
  
 
== Bringing the Spell into Play ==
 
== Bringing the Spell into Play ==
The putrefying version may be [[Spellcasting|discharged]] precisely, so as to catch persons as they are about to devour it — but victims of this tactic are entitled to a [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]] as they receive a whiff of the food as it rots in their hands, or in the bottle or glass as it comes to their lips. If this check fails, the victuals are consumed so that the victim will choke, gasp, suffer damage and spend at least two [[Combat Round|rounds]] spitting the food out. If attempting to defend themselves during these two rounds, they will [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] at -2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] and suffer a -2 [[Armour Class|armour class]] as well.
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When used tactically, the Putrefy spell can be discharged precisely, so that it affects food or drink just as someone is about to consume it. However, those about to eat or drink are entitled to a [[Ability Checks|Wisdom check]] as they detect the rotting odour emanating from the food in their hands or from the glass or bottle approaching their lips. If the check fails, the food or drink will be consumed, causing the victim to choke, gasp, suffer damage and spend at least two combat rounds attempting to spit the food out. During these two rounds, the victim will [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] at -2 to hit and suffer a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]] due to their distress.
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[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 16:04, 13 March 2025

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Purify Food & Drink is a spell that transforms spoiled, moldy, dirty or even poisonous food and beverages into fresh, wholesome fare. The nature of the food remains unchanged, but it is restored to its best possible state: meat becomes vibrant and rich in colour, fruits and vegetables appear freshly harvested, and grains are perfectly prepared for milling.

Purify Food & Drink
Range 30 ft.
Duration permanent
Area of Effect 1 cub.ft. per level (7.1 gal.)
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level cleric (1st)

Wine while retaining its age and rich depth, will lose any imperfections such as bruising, cloudiness or spoilage. The once-murky or overripe wine will be restored to its former clarity, with its flavour becoming smooth and vibrant, no longer tainted by the passage of time or poor storage. For ales and beer, the transformation is equally impressive: these beverages will take on a lightness and refreshing crispness, reminiscent of the delicate, seasonal brews made in late fall, with a subtle balance of malt and hops that is clean and full-bodied. They will gain a newfound clarity, texture and vibrancy, with the complex notes of the brew shining through as if freshly crafted.

The taste of things will be rich, fresh and wholesome, comparable to the finest guestkitchen fare. However, the food will still require proper cooking to bring out the full flavour.

Reverse

The reverse of this spell, putrefy, transforms food and beverages into something utterly inedible. It not only rots the contents, making them unsuitable for consumption, but also makes everything eaten or drunk mildly poisonous, causing 2-4 points of damage and potentially killing weaker individuals.

Bringing the Spell into Play

When used tactically, the Putrefy spell can be discharged precisely, so that it affects food or drink just as someone is about to consume it. However, those about to eat or drink are entitled to a Wisdom check as they detect the rotting odour emanating from the food in their hands or from the glass or bottle approaching their lips. If the check fails, the food or drink will be consumed, causing the victim to choke, gasp, suffer damage and spend at least two combat rounds attempting to spit the food out. During these two rounds, the victim will attack at -2 to hit and suffer a -2 penalty to their armour class due to their distress.