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| image = Moonlantern Icon.png
| image = :Lantern
| controller icon = Moonlantern Unfaded.png
| description = <!-- A unique lantern which produces Shadows instead of light. -->
| icon = Moonlantern Unfaded Icon.png
| name = Shadow Lantern
| description = {{rare|Shadow Lantern}} is a unique type of [[Moonlantern]] which does not produce light and grants the unique [[Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith]] spell.
| quote = Encased in a cocoon of shadow within the lantern, the mangled pixie lies like some deformed pupa, its mouth slack, and those same shadows crawling over its graying tongue.
| quote = Encased in a cocoon of shadow within the lantern, the mangled pixie lies like some deformed pupa, its mouth slack, and those same shadows crawling over its graying tongue.
| category = simple
| category = simple
| melee or ranged = melee
| melee or ranged = melee
| handedness = one-handed
| handedness = versatile
| type = Clubs
| type = Clubs
| rarity = rare
| rarity = rare
| enchantment =
| damage = 1d4
| damage = 1d4
| damage type = Bludgeoning
| damage type = Bludgeoning
| versatile damage = 1d6
| versatile damage = 1d6
| extra damage =
| light = yes
| extra damage 2 =
| weight kg = 0.9
| range =
| weight lb = 1.8
| range m =
| range ft =
| ammunition =
| finesse =
| heavy =
| light =yes
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable =
| weight kg = 0.4
| weight lb = 0.9
| price = 190
| price = 190
| weapon actions =  
| uid = UNI_GLO_Moonlantern_Gale
| special = Allows wielder to cast [[Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith]] once per [[Long Rest]].
| uuid = c9ebcfae-8c9a-4acc-8a30-da7830b32121
| where to find = Obtainable from [[Balthazar]]'s hidden room in [[Moonrise Towers]] by combining a Dead Pixie with a [[Broken Moonlantern]]. One of the human hearts laying in Balthazar's room must be used on the small Ancient Altar.
| special = {{SpellAction|Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith|level=6|recharge=Long Rest}}
|name=Shadow Lantern}}
| where to find = Obtainable from [[Balthazar]]'s hidden room when [[Gale]] is in the party. Interact with the top right Protruding Book ('Musty Tomes') and insert one of the human hearts from the room into the small Ancient Altar. Then interact with the ritual circle with Gale and combine a [[Dead Pixie]] with a [[Broken Moonlantern]].
| where to find location = Moonrise Towers
| where to find x = -150
| where to find y = -165
| notes = * This item is only obtainable with [[Gale]] in your party, and Gale has exclusive dialogue about Mystra and shadow magic before and after creating the lantern.
**Any other character can try to craft the lantern, but must first overcome Gale's protests and a {{Ability check|Arcana|30}}.
* Unequipping the lantern after summoning the Shadow will dismiss the Shadow.
* The spell from this item is not granted when equipped in the torch slot, it must be equipped as a weapon.
* Allowing Gale to destroy the ritual instead grants him '''Mystra's Benevolence''' ({{Advantage}} on [[Concentration]] checks until the next [[Long Rest]]). If the player destroys the circle, no benefit is granted.
* Despite being tagged as a {{rare}} item, the ingame tooltip for the Shadow Lantern is coloured as a {{story}}, like other [[Moonlantern]]s.
* As the flavour text suggests, unlike other Moonlanterns, the Shadow Lantern does not emit a bright sphere of light. Contrary to what the description may indicate, it also does not produce shadows, unlike [[Darkness]].
* Since this special lantern doesn't emit light, it provides no protection from the [[Shadow Curse (Condition)|Shadow Curse]].
}}
[[Category:Sources of Bludgeoning damage]]

Latest revision as of 05:11, 5 September 2024

Shadow Lantern image

Shadow Lantern is a unique type of Moonlantern which does not produce light and grants the unique Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith spell.

Description Icon.png

Encased in a cocoon of shadow within the lantern, the mangled pixie lies like some deformed pupa, its mouth slack, and those same shadows crawling over its graying tongue.

Properties

One-handed damage
Two-handed damage
Details
Clubs Clubs
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: None
 Versatile
Light (weapon property) Light
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 190 gp
UID UNI_GLO_Moonlantern_Gale
UUID c9ebcfae-8c9a-4acc-8a30-da7830b32121

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith Conjure Shadow Lantern Wraith ()
Cast as a level 6 spell ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Where to find

  • Moonrise Towers X: -150 Y: -165: Obtainable from Balthazar's hidden room when Gale is in the party. Interact with the top right Protruding Book ('Musty Tomes') and insert one of the human hearts from the room into the small Ancient Altar. Then interact with the ritual circle with Gale and combine a Dead Pixie with a Broken Moonlantern.

Notes

  • This item is only obtainable with Gale in your party, and Gale has exclusive dialogue about Mystra and shadow magic before and after creating the lantern.
    • Any other character can try to craft the lantern, but must first overcome Gale's protests and a DC 30 Arcana check.
  • Unequipping the lantern after summoning the Shadow will dismiss the Shadow.
  • The spell from this item is not granted when equipped in the torch slot, it must be equipped as a weapon.
  • Allowing Gale to destroy the ritual instead grants him Mystra's Benevolence (Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Concentration checks until the next Long Rest). If the player destroys the circle, no benefit is granted.
  • Despite being tagged as a Rare item, the ingame tooltip for the Shadow Lantern is coloured as a Story Item, like other Moonlanterns.
  • As the flavour text suggests, unlike other Moonlanterns, the Shadow Lantern does not emit a bright sphere of light. Contrary to what the description may indicate, it also does not produce shadows, unlike Darkness.
  • Since this special lantern doesn't emit light, it provides no protection from the Shadow Curse.