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| Beastadex |
| Book, Wondrous Item |
| 1.5 lb |
| The Beastadex is a magic book that records key details about a beast-type creature. This includes its species, common traits (i.e. darkvision, keen sense of smell), any special traits (i.e. unique abilities or characteristics), and its common methods of attacking or defending itself. It knows about most beast-type creatures, but may not have heard of extremely rare species or species from a different plane of existence. Using the Beastadex takes 1 hour and full concentration. As an action, open the book to a blank page and concentrate on the memory of a beast that you have recently come within 60 feet of and had clear line of sight. Handwriting will begin to appear on the blank page in addition to a drawing of the creature, outlining the above details. The ink is permanent and cannot be fully understood until the hour has completed. A player may stop and start this hour at any time. Expanding the Beastadex At the DM’s discretion, the Beastadex may also recount information on beast-like creatures including dragons, monstrosities, oozes, elementals and giants. It may have information on humanoids but only their species (not any individual traits), and it knows nothing of constructs, undead, fey, fiends, elementals, abberations or plants. |