Amrita

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Statistics Bottle of Amrita A rare drink said to prevent aging. Stackable: Not Stackable Food Effects: (5 minutes, All Races) Regen Effect +5 5 HP per 3 seconds for a total of 500 HP Refresh Effect +5 5 MP per 3 seconds for a total of 500 MP	Other Uses Resale Price: ???-??? gil
Synthesis Recipes None	Used in Recipes None
Desynthesis Recipe None	Obtained From Desynthesis None

How to Obtain

Cannot be auctioned, traded, or bazaared.

Einherjar

• Armoury Crates ()

Abjuration

Abjuration	Cursed Item
Libation Abjuration	Cursed Beverage

Historic Background

Amrita, also known as Amrit is a cognate of ambrosia with a similar meaning. According to the Dharmic religions it is the drink that grants gods their immortality. Amrita literally means without death.

In the Hindu religion, when the gods lost their immortality, due to the sage Durvasa, they, along with demonic aid, churned the sea to form Amrit. Upon regaining immortality they slew the demons.

In Sikhism, Amrit is a holy water used in baptism. It is mixed with sugar and other solubles and is mixed with a sword called a Khanda.

In Buddhist mythology, it is linked to the slaying of the beast Rahu by Vajrapani. The blood of Rahu is said to be the origin of many medicinal plants.