Hamund Handbook Volume 1
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Unlike basilisks, a cockatrice cannot consume stone. Unfortunately, anything that
receives so much as a graze from its beak becomes petrified, and with the
cockatrice's frenzied hunting style, such an occurrence is more then common. As
such, its bile has certain properties that slow down the petrification process,
allowing the cockatrice to get some nourishment before its food becomes
undigestible. This bile has become a staple of a stonemason's toolkit as it allows
them to temporarily soften stone for easier handling.
Cost: 2 sp
Weight: 1 lb