[✓] [Alchemy Addition] Voice Breaker

[latte 2238]

V O I C E  B R E A K E R

TIER 3, RARE

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“I have no mouth, and I must scream.”

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Background: In search of a boon that would aid in her line of work, the Shinobi named Seiryu Hina withdrew into her laboratory, set off to work. For countless nights, she labored in silence, experimenting with different symboles and bases with a singular goal in mind: to create a tool that could sever the voice itself, if only for a brief moment. She knew such a tool would be the perfect weapon for a Shinobi, allowing her team to move unseen and unheard. To strike without even a whisper.

 

Recipe:

Base: Aqua Vitae 

 

Air x1 (Any/Optional makes potion into a gas)

Water x 1 (Any/Optional makes potion a liquid)

Rigidity x 2

Curtailment x 3

Silence x 4

Impediment x 3

 

Creation: A pot of Aqua Vitae should be set to boil. The symbols of rigidity, curtailment, and impediment are to be stirred in first. Once mixed, the symbols of Silence should be added. The mixture must then be left to rest for three narrative hours before it is ready for use.

 

Effects:  Akin to its name, this potion will temporarily sever the voice of any unlucky target. It exists in two forms: A gaseous state that allows the concoction to be used as a projectile, or a dormant liquid used as an ingestible. Either way, the concoction will take on as a translucent, colorless substance.

 

Projectile Mechanics:

If used as a projectile, the vial must be prepared over the course of three emotes: one to retrieve, one to prime, and one to throw. Upon impact, the gas will immediately spread over a 3x3x3 block area. A distinct smell akin to ammonia can be detected once released. The residual gas cloud will stay in the 3x3x3 block area for 1 emote count. One the gas is inhaled, the silencing effect unfolds over the the following emotes:

 

[1,2] The target feels a sudden strain upon their vocal cords. Their voice becomes fully suppressed, and they are rendered incapable of speaking at all, save for gasps and sputters of breaths.

[3] The effect starts to fade. They are still unable to scream (#s) and speak at normal volume (#rp), yet are still able to speak in a quiet tone (#q)

[4] The effect fully fades, and full vocal ability is restored, allowing speech at any volume.

 

Ingestible Mechanics:

If consumed directly, one would notice the potion carries a slightly herbal, bitter taste that lingers upon the tongue. While it is able to be slightly masked by flavor enhancers, the acrid undertone will remain present. Likewise, it may be poured into other drinks. But again, that unpleasant taste of the concoction always remains noticeable. This potion must be primed over three emotes: one to retrieve, one to prime, and one to serve to the victim. Once consumed, the silencing effect unfolds over the course of the following emotes:

 

[1, 2,3] The target feels a sudden strain upon their vocal cords. Their voice becomes fully suppressed, and they are rendered incapable of speaking at all, save for gasps and sputters of breaths.

[4] The effect starts to fade. They are still unable to scream (#s) and speak at normal volume (#rp), yet are still able to speak in a quiet tone (#q)

[5] The effect fades, and full vocal ability is restored, allowing speech at any volume.

 

Redlines:

Spoiler

• This potion does not inhibit the movements of an individual, coordination, or combat ability of the target, only their voice over the course of the emotes.
• The effects of this potion in no way impair the breathing of the individual, only the vocal coords. 
• The gaseous form will not affect anybody who does not breathe oxygen, nor will it affect any undead who does not have functioning lungs.
• Likewise, the gaseous form will be ineffective to those wearing air filter respirators, or characters that are able to push air away (I.E. Air evocation gusts)
• The gaseous form affects everybody in the 3x3x3 range, even oneself if unlucky.
• The liquid form can only be used on one single target per potion.
• Liquid form will not affect anybody who is unable to digest liquids.
• Liquid form is unable to be applied to armor or weaponry, so one is unable to "poison" others with the silencing effect.
• Flavour enhancers may be added during the creation processes , but the sharp, bitter taste of the potion will always remain, leaving the victim to feel that something is off.
• If consumed or shattered upon, the target will find their inability to cast spells that require a "Shout".
• Gasping and sputters of breath can never be in shout due to the nature of this potion. This labored breathing will always be kept to at most a quiet (#q) level.
• Tier 3
• This potion is considered ‘rare’ and must be learned through role-play.
• Requires ST signing

 

Thank you to @Reckless Banzai Screamer, @Mallow and @Rulf Bypharrk for consultation and advice!

 

Changelog:

Spoiler

• Grammar and Clarity
• Switched emote counts to where effect is immediate
• Added redlines:
  • Gasping and sputters of breath can never be in shout due to the nature of this potion. This labored breathing will always be kept to at most a quiet (#q) level.
  • Liquid form is unable to be applied to armor or weaponry, so one is unable to "poison" others with the silencing effect.
  • Likewise, the gaseous form will be ineffective to those wearing air filter respirators, or characters that are able to push air away (I.E. Air evocation gusts)
  • The gaseous form will not affect anybody who does not breathe oxygen, nor will it affect any undead who does not have functioning lungs.

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[extragamer53 226]

cool idea
+1

[6Dark 431]

+1

Really cool concept, great idea!

[Venomous_Pup 2978]

Mfw my friends are looking at me with malicious intent as they prepare bottles labeled "Anti-Yap" medicine.

[TysCreations 458]

Cool idea, +1

[usercultist 148]

+1 give me bottle of stfu

[Marthia 273]

+1 if only it could make my thoughts shut up 

[Aehkaj 1244]

This is Sylvian Alchemy’s babbling brew just with differing emote times and an ingestive version.

 

edit: with this also being rare, the gaseous form’s effect is actually worse than babbling brew as well, which is common. I think if passes this would likely just be used a little bit by people carrying the knowledge but overshadowed by anyone who looks into Sylvian Alchemy 

[__Hergh 785]

We love Latte

[Rulf Bypharrk 74]

+1

[Jihnyny 5233]

"sybau" i smugly say, throwing my potion from my left, my right, holding a wilted rose 🥀. [3/3 Voice Breaker]

[Tentoa 3160]

On 6/20/2025 at 11:48 AM, Aehkaj said:

This is Sylvian Alchemy’s babbling brew just with differing emote times and an ingestive version.

 

edit: with this also being rare, the gaseous form’s effect is actually worse than babbling brew as well, which is common. I think if passes this would likely just be used a little bit by people carrying the knowledge but overshadowed by anyone who looks into Sylvian Alchemy 

Babbling brew cannot be used to silence someone you're trying to kill quietly.

[megavoltar 1634]

Plus juan.   Shelf sylvian alchemy

[Islamadon 9158]

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