Grimoire of Umbral Lore
A Necromancy book of Zorn
MAGIC ITEM
Grimoire of Umbral Lore
Traits
Magical, Unholy, Darkness, Shadow, Void, Death
Appareance
the grimoire is a hefty, leather-bound book with an ominous, dark aura that seems to emanate from its very pages. The cover is etched with arcane symbols that seem to writhe and shift when observed closely. The pages within are made of a peculiar material that appears to be a blend of vellum and shadow itself, and the text is written in a deep, ink-black script that glows faintly in dim light.
The Grimoire was created by a Zorn's high priest.
Le Grimoire est un livre lourd, relié en cuir, dont l'aura sombre et inquiétante semble émaner de ses pages mêmes. La couverture est gravée de symboles arcaniques qui semblent se tordre et se déplacer lorsqu'on les observe de près. Les pages sont faites d'un matériau particulier qui semble être un mélange de vélin et d'ombre, et le texte est écrit dans une écriture profonde, d'un noir d'encre qui brille faiblement dans la pénombre.
Benefits
Undead Insight
The bearer gains a deep understanding of Undead, providing:
• +2 bonus to saves against undead.
• Proficiency in Religion (Expert) for undead lore only
Dark Knowledge
The bearer gains
All spells at his/her spellcaster level with the traits associated to the book
False Vitality spell (Rank 2) + False Vitality 1/day
Summon Undead spell (Rank 1) + Summon Undead 1/day
Umbral shield
The bearer gains:
Resistance 5 to Void damage
Immune to Drained condition by Undead
Drawbacks
Unwanted Attention: The malevolent aura of the tome attracts undead creatures, making them more likely to notice and be drawn toward the bearer. This effect is particularly pronounced in areas with a strong connection to the Shadow Plane or necromantic energies.
Whispering Shadows: The cursed book occasionally whispers disturbing secrets to the bearer, inducing vivid nightmares and paranoia. This may lead to Wisdom saving throws to resist the psychological toll. It also tempts the bearer to use the Tome as often as possible.