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== Using the mirror == | == Using the mirror == | ||
To access the benefits of the mirror, one party member must first pass either an [[Arcana]] (DC 25) or [[Religion]] (DC | To access the benefits of the mirror, one party member must first pass either an [[Arcana]] (DC 25) or [[Religion]] (DC 25) check to recognize the purpose of the mirror. If this check was already done for the Mirror in the Gauntlet of Shar, the player will not be prompted to do so again in the House of Grief. | ||
Each party member may then surrender one or more memories 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 this Religion check. | Each party member may then surrender one or more memories 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 this Religion check. Each party member must pass the Religion check or it won't gain benefits from offering a memory to the mirror (i.e. Never getting the ability bonus response), only 1 party member needs to pass the Arcana check. | ||
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 guarantee the +2 bonus, regardless of 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.}} | 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 guarantee the +2 bonus, regardless of 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.}} | ||
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* Seize the memories of a barbarian, whose mind and body were tempered against hardship. → gain +2 [[Constitution]] | * Seize the memories of a barbarian, whose mind and body were tempered against hardship. → gain +2 [[Constitution]] | ||
* Glean the secrets of a wizard who once stalked the library of Candlekeep. → gain +2 [[Intelligence]] | * Glean the secrets of a wizard who once stalked the library of Candlekeep. → gain +2 [[Intelligence]] | ||
* Turn to the wisdom of a drow. Once of | * Turn to the wisdom of a drow. Once of Lolth, then of Shar. → gain +2 [[Wisdom]] | ||
* Warm to the guile of a bard who could charm even a dragon. → gain +2 [[Charisma]] | * Warm to the guile of a bard who could charm even a dragon. → gain +2 [[Charisma]] | ||