Description
”You know how sometimes you walk into a room and you forget why you even came in in the first place? Well with this it’s like I forgot that I was even tired at all, it’s great! Just make sure the effects don’t wear off while you’re surrounded by goblins…” Fanrask Ruhla, Rogue
Ka’Mo is a brown, bitter powder gained by drying and grinding the fruits of the Karefo tree. It was first discovered on Chult, where the tree grows abundantly. When mixed with boiling water and stirred, Ka’Mo becomes an invigorating and energizing drink, that can rid one of fatigue momentarily. After a few hours, however, the fatigue will rush back with even greater intensity.
Usage
As described, Ka’Mo is most commonly drunk like tee, as the boiling water alleviates some of its innate bitterness. It can however be consumed in any manner of ways, with varying degrees of success. Ingesting the powder directly, for example, greatly strengthens yet shortens it’s invigorating effects. Too much usage can also create a dependency in the user, where they will feel a constant sluggishness that can only be alleviated by consuming Ka’Mo in increasingly strong dosages.
Effects
Ka’Mo does not actually make one less tired, it simply tricks the mind into believing it isn’t. That is also why the suppressed fatigue will rush back stronger than before once it wears off. It is possible to extend its effect by consuming some more, however this should be avoided, as excessive usage can lead to unconsciousness once the body has exhausted all its energy.
DM Note
One regular dose of Ka’Mo reduces a player’s fatigue by 1 for 2 hours. Once the effect is over, the player receives 2 fatigue. If taken directly or in stronger doses, double the effects while halving the duration.
Availability
Ka’Mo can be found in most large towns, especially if they are involved in trade. It is completely legal for ordinary people, and can be acquired for 1 to 5 gp per dosage, depending on the location.