Timmask was a very rare, odorous fungus that grew in the Underdark.[1] It was known colloquially as "the devil's mushroom".[2]
Description[]
Timmask was a squat toadstool that grew to a width and height of about two feet (60 centimeters) and occurred in small numbers, usually no more than four in a cluster. It had a beige-colored cap that was crossed with red and orange stripes. If it was heavily damaged or killed by uprooting, it spewed a cloud of spores out to a radius of 15 ft (4.6 m). All those within the cloud were poisoned for about a minute unless their constitution was sufficient to shake off the effects of the spores. Those who failed to resist acted like they were under the influence of a confusion spell until it wore off.[2]
Uses[]
Two timmask mushrooms: an adult specimens on the left, and a young one on the right.
Many creatures from the lower planes found timmask to be a delicacy, especially tanar'ri. The fungus could be used as a material component in the summoning of demons and/or offered as an enticement—both uses increased the likelihood of success. Timmask could also enhance necromancy spells, slightly increasing their effectiveness and doubling their duration (where applicable). A whole, intact mushroom sold for 5,000 to 8,000 gold pieces in the Underdark. Prices on the surface were twice as high. When ground into powder, a single timmask produced enough substance to be used in 21–30 spells. In this form, a sealed jar of timmask powder, enough for five spells, sold for 150 gp.[1]
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Timmask Spores article at the Baldur's Gate 3 Community Wiki, a community wiki for Baldur's Gate 3.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chris Perry (November 1994). “Fungi of the Underdark”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #211 (TSR, Inc.), p. 26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Christopher Perkins, Adam Lee, Richard Whitters (September 1, 2015). Out of the Abyss. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 23. ISBN 978-0-7869-6581-6.