Potion of Direction
by Roger E. Moore

The effects of this drink last much longer than most potions,
continuing for 12-48 (12d4) hours. Consumption of this potion
enables a character to retrace his path over any solid terrain, in
effect preventing the character from getting lost. If a maze spell is
cast at a character under the influence of this potion, he will reemerge
from the maze after only 2-5 segments. If the reversed form
of find the path is cast at such a character, the spell and potion will
cancel each other out; the potion will be neutralized, but the spell
will not take effect.

This potion does not have the same effect as find the path, in that
it will not provide clues to the shortest path to a desired location.
Note that the user will only be able to retrace a path he travels from
the moment the drink is consumed to the moment the drink wears
off. Any distance covered before or after that won?t automatically be
recalled. Once the potion wears off, the enhanced memory one has
for the terrain covered will be forgotten; one must then rely on a
map of the area to successfully retrace his path.

Experience Point Value: 350
Gold Piece Sale Value: 800

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Magic Items - Dragon Dragon #91
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