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[[File:Mirror of Loss.jpg|thumb|A Mirror of Loss, in the House of Grief|300px]] | [[File:Mirror of Loss.jpg|thumb|A Mirror of Loss, in the House of Grief|300px]] | ||
The '''Mirror of Loss''' is a large mirror found in both the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] at {{Coords|-645|-735}} and the [[House of Grief]] at {{Coords|-474|-1650}}. The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and | The '''Mirror of Loss''' is a large mirror found in both the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] at {{Coords|-645|-735}} and the [[House of Grief]] at {{Coords|-474|-1650}}. The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and can be offered a memory by the user. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Warped Intellect Not 8 Minimum.png|alt=A stat screen showing total charisma including modifiers. The base Charisma is 8 and it is decreased to 6 by the Stolen Vigour condition applied by the mirror's sacrifice.|thumb|A character with base [[Charisma]] 8 being affected by the [[Stolen Vigour]] condition from the mirror.]] | [[File:Warped Intellect Not 8 Minimum.png|alt=A stat screen showing total charisma including modifiers. The base Charisma is 8 and it is decreased to 6 by the Stolen Vigour condition applied by the mirror's sacrifice.|thumb|A character with base [[Charisma]] 8 being affected by the [[Stolen Vigour]] condition from the mirror.]] | ||
The Mirror of Loss found at the House of Grief can be used to gain {{em|permanent}} | The Mirror of Loss found at the House of Grief can be used to gain a {{em|permanent}} bonus one [[Abilities|ability]], in exchange for a {{em|temporary}} penalty. Each character may use the mirror independently, offering a sizable stat increase to your entire party. | ||
== Using the mirror == | == Using the mirror == | ||
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Each party member may then surrender a memory to the mirror, optionally attempting a Religion (DC 25) check beforehand to offer a prayer to Shar. The character who underwent the Mapping of the Heart receives [[Advantage|advantage]] on the Religion check to offer a prayer. | Each party member may then surrender a memory to the mirror, optionally attempting a Religion (DC 25) check beforehand to offer a prayer to Shar. The character who underwent the Mapping of the Heart receives [[Advantage|advantage]] on the Religion check to offer a prayer. | ||
Surrendering a memory to the mirror requires choosing one | Surrendering a memory to the mirror requires choosing one ability to sacrifice,{{note|If a character has read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] and acquired the [[Forbidden Knowledge]] condition, they may surrender that instead of an ability. This will allow them to receive the +2 bonus even if they failed the prayer check.}}{{note|Characters have the option of attempting to trick the mirror with a false memory ([[Deception]] DC: 20). This will result in neither curse nor boon being applied.}} which will be temporarily cursed with [[Stolen Vigour]], a -2 penalty to the chosen ability.{{note|The curse lasts until taking a [[Long Rest|long rest]] or using the [[Remove Curse]] spell.}} | ||
If the character made a successful prayer check beforehand, there is a chance that they | If the character made a successful prayer check beforehand, there is a chance that they will be rewarded, allowing them to select an ability which will receive a permanent +2 bonus – up to 24. | ||
=== Details === | === Details === | ||
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In total, each character will have 7 opportunities to roll (1 per ability plus 1 from passing the [[Deception]] check). | In total, each character will have 7 opportunities to roll (1 per ability plus 1 from passing the [[Deception]] check). | ||
== Shadowheart == | |||
Shadowheart is generally denied the mirror's benefits, having already surrendered most of her memories to the mirror. As such, she is not given the chance to be cursed nor receive a boon. | |||
If she is no longer loyal to [[Shar]] she has disadvantage on the {{Ability Check|Religion}} to offer a prayer to the mirror. Passing this difficult check ultimately still does not yield any benefit. | |||
However, if Shadowheart becomes a Dark Justiciar, overthrows the [[Viconia DeVir|Mother Superior]], and becomes Lady Shar's Chosen, she will automatically receive a permanent +2 bonus to the ability of her choosing without receiving a curse. | |||
Becoming a Dark Justiciar gives her an advantage on the {{Ability Check|Religion}} to offer a prayer to the mirror. Passing it does not seem to do anything, as is not required for her to get the bonus. | |||
== Related literature == | == Related literature == | ||