Potion of Scrying

A Potion of Scrying permits the drinker to scry on targets via the excreted potion. It was created by Shaun Gilmore at the request of Scanlan Shorthalt.

Appearance
The potion is purplish-gray in color, and is described as "brackish".

Properties
Upon drinking the potion, the drinker soon experiences the urge to defecate. The resulting excrement serves as a scrying sensor through which one can see the location in which it was left.

History
Scanlan requested from Gilmore a potion that would permit him to scry on places he had recently been, shortly before Vox Machina left Emon for Vasselheim. Gilmore told him that he could create such a potion, but that it might have unforeseen side effects, as an experimental magical creation. Gilmore asked for 300 gold as payment, but accepted a ruby of similar value from Scanlan. He agreed to make enough potion for three uses. Scanlan picked up the resulting potion prior to leaving for Vasselheim.

His first use of the potion was in the ruins of the temple of Sarenrae in Vasselheim, which Pike would be staying behind to help restore. He drank it, and shortly after, pooped on the floor in an alcove. It glowed faintly blue. Scanlan confirmed that this would permit him to scry on this location in the future.

His second use was shortly before the party left for Whitestone; he put the results of the potion in a jar and asked the kitchen staff of Greyskull Keep not to disturb or touch it.

His final use was in Westruun shortly after defeating Umbrasyl; he put some of the poop in the scabbard of the sword he gifted to Kaylie.