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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lidgar" data-source="post: 9456614" data-attributes="member: 28334">Here's my entry. Finally cooling down a bit where I am - so timely.The Pool of Soothing LamentThe Pool of Soothing Lament (PSL) is a 5e encounter that can be placed in any underground cavern or dungeon environment. It can easily be adapted to other editions or OSR games.Should the characters approach the pool, read the following:Anyone handling the soiled rag must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become infected with sewer plague disease (DMG, pg 257).The long spoon is the Twin-tailed Siren’s Ladle, a minor magical item, detailed below.Anyone drinking from the PSL is immediately subject to one of the pool’s effects, determined randomly. Creatures can only be affected by the pool’s magical properties once every 24 hours. The liquid tastes like a warm, sweetly spiced drink. Liquid removed from the pool remains magical for 1 hour.PSL Magical Effects (d6)1 – Lactose Intolerant. Receives the poisoned condition for 1 hour.2 – Sugar Crash. Receives one level of exhaustion.3 – Soothing Sip. Receives the benefits of the cure wounds spell.4 – Double Shot. Receives the benefits of the haste spell for 1 minute.5 – Warms the Cockles. Receives the benefits of the Protection from Energy (Fire) spell for 1 hour.6 – Venti Cup. Receives the Soothing Sip, Double Shot, and Warms the Cockles magical effects simultaneously.</blockquote>