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Book Of The Planes
This imposing tome is bound in heavy leather reinforced with iron bands that criss-cross its spine and edges. The cover is adorned with intricate concentric circles rendered in silver and gold leaf, and the book radiates a palpable magical aura that pulses with otherworldly energy. According to legend, this grimoire was stolen from the outer planes themselves, making it one of the most coveted and dangerous magical texts in existence. Opening the book requires a complex ritual involving exotic material components and arcane incantations that scholars spend lifetimes attempting to decipher. Once successfully opened, the tome grants its reader comprehensive knowledge of the inner elemental planes, the ethereal plane, and the shadow plane, revealing secrets of these realms that mortals were never meant to know. The book's primary power allows a reader to open a portal to any known plane of existence and transport up to five companions alongside them. However, persistent rumors speak of a terrible curse placed upon the book by unknown forces, one that exacts a mysterious price from those who dare to use it. Many who have sought this artifact have vanished without trace, leading some to believe the curse may be far worse than the legends suggest.
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- Creation type
- Item
- Shared by
- Kstarfireheart3583
- Connected worlds
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- Detail fields
- 4
- Profile sections
- 1
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- tool
- Rarity
- unique
- Weight
- 5
- Price
- 25000
Effects
Portal Creation
Allows the reader to open a portal to any known plane of existence, transporting the reader and up to five companions. The portal lasts for 1 hour or until dismissed or dispelled.
Knowledge of Planes
Grants comprehensive knowledge of the inner elemental planes, ethereal plane, and shadow plane, providing advantage on Intelligence checks related to these planes.
Curse of the Unknown
Each time the book is used, roll a d6. On a roll of 1, the user suffers a curse that imposes disadvantage on all saving throws and attacks. Plus the user is unable to travel beyond the plane he is presently in.
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