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| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the item. --> | | where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the item. --> | ||
* In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]], behind a locked gate, on an altar. | * In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]], behind a locked gate, on an altar. | ||
:* To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, | :* To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, a wardrobe must be moved by pulling a lever hidden behind a box, then it the magic mirror must be spoken to and either an [[Intimidation|intimidate]] must be passed or the correctly answers its questions must be given: | ||
::* ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.' | ::* ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.' | ||
::* ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.' | ::* ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.' | ||
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*** Failing one Saving Throw curses the reader with {{Cond|Whispers of Madness}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Check]]s until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | *** Failing one Saving Throw curses the reader with {{Cond|Whispers of Madness}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Check]]s until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | ||
*** Failing two or more Saving Throws curses the reader with {{Cond|Baleful Knowledge}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Checks]] until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | *** Failing two or more Saving Throws curses the reader with {{Cond|Baleful Knowledge}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Checks]] until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | ||
**** Some classes and some party | **** Some classes and some party memnbers receive special options to modify or lower these DCs; all such special options result in the same overall outcomes. | ||
***** [[Bard]]s may make Performance checks with DCs of 5, 10, and 15. | ***** [[Bard]]s may make Performance checks with DCs of 5, 10, and 15. | ||
***** [[Sorcerer]]s may make Charisma checks with DCs of 5, 10, and 15. | ***** [[Sorcerer]]s may make Charisma checks with DCs of 5, 10, and 15. | ||
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* After placing the {{story|Dark Amethyst}} in the book's cover, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' '' | * After placing the {{story|Dark Amethyst}} in the book's cover, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' '' | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
* With the help of [[Mystic Carrion]] in [[Philgrave's Mansion]] in the [[Lower City]], it can be revealed - for a 1500 gp fee - that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, the [[The Tharchiate Codex]] somewhere within [[Sorcerous Sundries]] needs to be obtained. However, it's not | * With the help of [[Mystic Carrion]] in [[Philgrave's Mansion]] in the [[Lower City]], it can be revealed - for a 1500 gp fee - that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, the [[The Tharchiate Codex]] somewhere within [[Sorcerous Sundries]] needs to be obtained. However, it's not neceesary to pay that fee. It's possible to go directy to Socerous Sundries to get the book without talking to Mystic Carrion. | ||
* [[The Tharchiate Codex]] is stored in the basement vault of [[Sorcerous Sundries]]. The vault can be reached in two different ways: | * [[The Tharchiate Codex]] is stored in the basement vault of [[Sorcerous Sundries]]. The vault can be reached in two different ways: | ||
** By interacting with the Clasped Book in the bookshelf of [[Tolna Tome-Monger]]'s office upstairs and going through the portal, or | ** By interacting with the Clasped Book in the bookshelf of [[Tolna Tome-Monger]]'s office upstairs and going through the portal, or | ||
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** Reading the Codex also grants the reader [[The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing]] passive feature, which lets the reader gain 20 temporary [[Hit Points]] after each [[Long Rest]]. | ** Reading the Codex also grants the reader [[The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing]] passive feature, which lets the reader gain 20 temporary [[Hit Points]] after each [[Long Rest]]. | ||
** Completing {{story|Necromancy of Thay}} does not break [[Oath of the Ancients]], nor does using Danse Macabre. | ** Completing {{story|Necromancy of Thay}} does not break [[Oath of the Ancients]], nor does using Danse Macabre. | ||
* Having the {{Pass|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows the reader to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the | * Having the {{Pass|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows the reader to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the Mirror of Loss in the [[House of Grief]]; see [[Permanent Bonuses]] for more details. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Inflicts|Baleful Knowledge|item}} | {{Inflicts|Baleful Knowledge|item}} | ||
{{Inflicts|Whispers of Madness|item}} | {{Inflicts|Whispers of Madness|item}} |