Philtres of Timeless Ash
As a writing exercise I am currently writing a series of objects, magic items and spells for Dungeons & Dragons in the style of Dark Souls or Elden Ring equipment.
Philtre of Timeless Ash
The arcane schema preserving the Moment works tirelessly to hold at bay the long night.
The ashes of this labour can force time’s retreat from the body, though maladies can only be arrested. This time must come again.
This is a magic item. As a Bonus Action, you can administer it to yourself or another creature within 5 feet of you. When the ashes are applied to a creature they regain 2d4 + 2 Hit Points. The effect of any disease you are suffering is suppressed for one hour. Philtres are expended when used but not destroyed. The ash is nebulous and particles settle randomly when agitated.
Ashen Imprint
A scrap of cloth pressed against part of the Gran Schema, bearing the soot mark of its complexity.
Let this be a testament to the labours of those who sacrificed to forge a day without end.
When applied to a Philtre of Timeless Ash by an Arcanist or Priest it amplifies its effect.
With one imprint the Philtre restores 4d4+4 Hit Points.
With two imprints the Philtre restores 8d4+8 Hit Points.
With three imprints the Philtre restores 10d4+20 Hit Points.
Timegiver’s Ritual
Ritual of the Timegivers who offered up the sands of their lives to become the ash of the Kingdom.
Borrowed time coerced is stolen and can never be returned.
Level 1 Transmutation
Casting Time: 1 hour or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (A number of expended Philtres of Timeless Ash)
Duration: Instantaneous
You perform an arcane ritual to gift your time to the ashes. You may restore expended Philtres of Timeless Ash, reversing their time as if they had never been expended, stealing moments from your own lift to do so. You may restore a number of Philtres up to the level of the spell plus your Wis or Int bonus.