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| description = '''On Illithids, Volume XXVI''' is a common [[Books|Book]]. It explains the reasons [[Illithid]] disdain magic, and is written by [[Omeluum]]. <!-- This is the first text that will appear on the page. Briefly describe what the item is and what makes it noteworthy. --> | | description = '''On Illithids, Volume XXVI''' is a common [[Books|Book]]. It explains the reasons [[Illithid]] disdain magic, and is written by [[Omeluum]]. <!-- This is the first text that will appear on the page. Briefly describe what the item is and what makes it noteworthy. --> | ||
| quote = This tome is bound with deep rothé leather with the head of a mind flayer carved deep into the hide. | | quote = This tome is bound with deep rothé leather with the head of a mind flayer carved deep into the hide. | ||
| book author = Omeluum | |||
| book text = Many curious scholars have noted the illithids' disdain for arcane magic, yet do not understand the reasons behind it. In traditional illithid circles, psionics are considered incontrovertible proof of our superior minds, and that which relies on study or bloodline is but a corruption of pure mental power. | | book text = Many curious scholars have noted the illithids' disdain for arcane magic, yet do not understand the reasons behind it. In traditional illithid circles, psionics are considered incontrovertible proof of our superior minds, and that which relies on study or bloodline is but a corruption of pure mental power. | ||
Yet were it so inferior, it would not be able to subvert an Elder Brain. I have proven that myself, and hope the Society of Brilliance will be able to spread this evidence to the contrary far and wide. My people need not be slaves to the Grand Design - should they will it | Yet were it so inferior, it would not be able to subvert an [[Elder Brain]]. I have proven that myself, and hope the [[Society of Brilliance]] will be able to spread this evidence to the contrary far and wide. My people need not be slaves to the Grand Design - should they will it | ||
Divine magic is a more complex matter. Some of our Creeds advance the philosophies of gods like Ilsensine and Maanzecorian, but that should not be taken as mindless worship. If anything, many of my brethren are jealous of these beings, and study their works in order to supplant them in the future. | Divine magic is a more complex matter. Some of our Creeds advance the philosophies of gods like Ilsensine and Maanzecorian, but that should not be taken as mindless worship. If anything, many of my brethren are jealous of these beings, and study their works in order to supplant them in the future. | ||
But to be a god's servant, forever yielding? That goes against the tenets of every circle, no matter how liberal their Creed. <!-- The text of the book. Leave EMPTY for non-books - use "quote" parameter for all other item types. --> | But to be a god's servant, forever yielding? That goes against the tenets of every circle, no matter how liberal their Creed. <!-- The text of the book. Leave EMPTY for non-books - use "quote" parameter for all other item types. --> | ||
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| notes = * Reading this book provides [[Inspiration]] to a character with the [[Sage]] background. | | notes = * Reading this book provides [[Inspiration]] to a character with the [[Sage]] background. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:33, 21 October 2024
On Illithids, Volume XXVI is a common Book. It explains the reasons Illithid disdain magic, and is written by Omeluum.
This tome is bound with deep rothé leather with the head of a mind flayer carved deep into the hide.
Properties
Author: 
Rarity: Common
Weight: 0.5 kg / 1 lb
Price: 14 gp 
Where to find
- Sold by Omeluum.
- Sold by Nansi Gretta.
Text
Many curious scholars have noted the illithids' disdain for arcane magic, yet do not understand the reasons behind it. In traditional illithid circles, psionics are considered incontrovertible proof of our superior minds, and that which relies on study or bloodline is but a corruption of pure mental power.
Yet were it so inferior, it would not be able to subvert an Elder Brain. I have proven that myself, and hope the Society of Brilliance will be able to spread this evidence to the contrary far and wide. My people need not be slaves to the Grand Design - should they will it
Divine magic is a more complex matter. Some of our Creeds advance the philosophies of gods like Ilsensine and Maanzecorian, but that should not be taken as mindless worship. If anything, many of my brethren are jealous of these beings, and study their works in order to supplant them in the future.
But to be a god's servant, forever yielding? That goes against the tenets of every circle, no matter how liberal their Creed.
Notes
- Reading this book provides Inspiration to a character with the Sage background.