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| Item-Abilities| When this rod is activated, it creates an illusion of an object, creature, or force, as visualized by the wielder, up to a 10-foot cube in size (a 2x2x2 square space) within 100 feet of the wielder's space.  The maximum size of the illusion increases by an additional 5 feet {{Hi|per 10 full creator levels of the rod}} (dropping fractions; i.e. a 15-foot cube at creator level 10, a 20-foot cube at creator level 20, and a 30-foot cube at creator level 30).  The illusion can be created to include appropriate visuals, sounds, smells, textures, and even temperature changes.  The illusion persists until the end of the current encounter, the end of the next encounter, the start of the wielder's next full night's rest, or until discharged into a deceived target (see below), whichever occurs first.
| Item-Abilities| When this rod is activated, it creates an illusion of an object, creature, or force, as visualized by the wielder, up to a 10-foot cube in size (a 2x2x2 square space) within 200 feet of the wielder's space.  The maximum size of the illusion increases by an additional 5 feet {{Hi|per 10 full creator levels of the rod}} (dropping fractions; i.e. a 15-foot cube at creator level 10, a 20-foot cube at creator level 20, and a 30-foot cube at creator level 30).  The illusion can be created to include appropriate visuals, sounds, smells, textures, and even temperature changes.  The sounds created by the illusion can be quite loud, as loud as one person yelling at creator level 1, a dragon's roar at creator level 15, and an avalanche at creator level 30.  It is possible to make the illusion speak in a language the wielder knows, but the speech must be a simple, pre-programmed message, unless the wielder is actively manipulating the image. The illusion persists until the end of the current encounter, the end of the next encounter, the start of the wielder's next full night's rest, or until discharged into a deceived target (see below), whichever occurs first.


The wielder may expend a move action to move the image within the confines of its maximum space, in order to make the image appear to react to any nearby creatures, if they wish.
The wielder may expend a move action to move the image within the confines of its maximum space, in order to make the image appear to move naturally, or even react to any nearby creatures, if they wish.  Furthermore, with the same move action, the wielder can adjust the other sensory outputs of the illusion, such as sounds, smells, etc. to suit the situation.  When using a move action to actively manipulate the image, the wielder may cause the image to speak any language they know, and converse naturally with anyone interacting with it until the start of the wielder's next turn.


Nothing created by the rod's effect can be used for cover or concealment of any sort. The illusion cannot be terrain, such as a hill or wall, nor can it make a filled room appear empty, nor can it be used to create the image of massed piles of smaller objects. It can only create the illusion of a single object, such as a monster, a treasure chest, a fountain, or even a window. If used to create the image of a window (or some similar image), it only looks out onto an illusion &mdash; it does not create a transparent effect that allows a viewer to see what is actually beyond the illusion.
Nothing created by the rod's effect can be used for cover or concealment of any sort. The illusion cannot be terrain, such as a hill or wall, nor can it make a filled room appear empty, nor can it be used to create the image of massed piles of smaller objects. It can only create the illusion of a single object, such as a monster, a treasure chest, a fountain, or even a window. If used to create the image of a window (or some similar image), it only looks out onto an illusion &mdash; it does not create a transparent effect that allows a viewer to see what is actually beyond the illusion.


Interacting with the illusion directly allows a saving throw {{Hi|based on the creator level of the rod}} to notice that the illusion isn't real, but only if using a non-standard sense, since all standard senses are fooled by the illusion.  Note that [[Darkvision]] and [[Low-Light Vision]] are also not able to penetrate the illusion, since they are just improved versions of normal vision, seeing in the normal spectrums of light and darkness.  Senses like [[Perfect Scent]], [[Echolocation]], [[Tremorsense]], or the Changeling's [[Heartsight]] would be valid ways of attempting to save against an illusion of this caliber.
Interacting with the illusion directly allows a {{Hi|saving throw based on the creator level of the rod}} to notice that the illusion isn't real, but only if using a non-standard sense, since all standard senses are fooled by the illusion.  Note that [[Darkvision]] and [[Low-Light Vision]] are also not able to penetrate the illusion, since they are just improved versions of normal vision, seeing in the normal spectrums of light and darkness.  Senses like [[Perfect Scent]], [[Echolocation]], [[Tremorsense]], or the Changeling's [[Heartsight]] would be valid ways of attempting to save against an illusion of this caliber.  Those who succeed on the saving throw can perceive the reality of their surroundings as well as the illusion, but they know the illusion for the fake that it is.  Those who fail are duped into believing the illusion is real.


In addition, the rod's wielder can construct the illusion such that the magic used to weave its fabric can 'ground out' through anyone who interacts with it without realizing it is an illusion. The conditions for this grounding must be described in some detail, and when these conditions are met, then all creatures, friend or foe, who are within 10 feet of the illusion's maximum affected area suffer an amount of {{dmg|fictive}} {{Hi|damage based on the creator level of the rod}}, as the magic inflicts Unreality upon them. Once discharged, the illusion is dispelled.
In addition, the rod's wielder can construct the illusion such that the magic used to weave its fabric can 'ground out' through anyone who interacts with it without realizing it is an illusion. The conditions for this grounding must be described in some detail, and when these conditions are met, then all creatures, friend or foe, who are within 10 feet of the illusion's maximum affected area suffer an amount of {{dmg|fictive}} {{Hi|damage based on the creator level of the rod}}, as the magic inflicts Unreality upon them. Once discharged, the illusion is dispelled.


Examples of triggers for this effect include attempting to pick the lock on an illusory chest, or attacking an illusory monster, or even when the illusion is successfully disbelieved by a nearby creature (in such a case, the disbelieving creature would be immune to the discharging effect, but any other creatures within range would be affected).  The GM adjudicates all uses of this spell, and should have an eye toward rewarding clever play while remaining fair.
Examples of triggers for this effect include attempting to pick the lock on an illusory chest, or attacking an illusory monster, or even when the illusion is successfully disbelieved by a nearby creature (in such a case, any disbelieving creatures would be immune to the discharging effect, but any other creatures within range would be affected).  The GM adjudicates all uses of this spell, and should have an eye toward rewarding clever play while remaining fair.


This rod's spell effect lays an [[arcane charge]] on the wielder while the illusion remains in effect.  If the wielder already has an arcane charge present, they must choose which effect they wish to maintain. Only one arcane charge can ever be present on a target at a time.
This rod's spell effect lays an [[arcane charge]] on the wielder while the illusion remains in effect.  If the wielder already has an arcane charge present, they must choose which effect they wish to maintain. Only one arcane charge can ever be present on a target at a time.

Latest revision as of 15:39, 23 September 2019

Greater Limner's Rod

Greater Limner's Rod

CL 5 Magic Rod • Weak Illusion
Cost: 11,250 gp
Weight: 4 lbs.

This rod is a cylindrical length of ivory that has been carved with ninety-nine eyes that cover every part of its surface. The eyes have inlaid mother of pearl for the whites, with a variety of gemstones for each of the irises. The eyes have no pupils, giving them an unsettling appearance, as if each eye is starting unseeingly at the world. The ends are capped in fool's gold with fine filigree and etchings of fanciful landscapes shrouded in mist.

Wielders of this rod can utter a command word as a standard action to cast a Major Image spell, using up one charge from the rod.

When this rod is activated, it creates an illusion of an object, creature, or force, as visualized by the wielder, up to a 10-foot cube in size (a 2x2x2 square space) within 200 feet of the wielder's space. The maximum size of the illusion increases by an additional 5 feet per 10 full creator levels of the rod (dropping fractions; i.e. a 15-foot cube at creator level 10, a 20-foot cube at creator level 20, and a 30-foot cube at creator level 30). The illusion can be created to include appropriate visuals, sounds, smells, textures, and even temperature changes. The sounds created by the illusion can be quite loud, as loud as one person yelling at creator level 1, a dragon's roar at creator level 15, and an avalanche at creator level 30. It is possible to make the illusion speak in a language the wielder knows, but the speech must be a simple, pre-programmed message, unless the wielder is actively manipulating the image. The illusion persists until the end of the current encounter, the end of the next encounter, the start of the wielder's next full night's rest, or until discharged into a deceived target (see below), whichever occurs first.

The wielder may expend a move action to move the image within the confines of its maximum space, in order to make the image appear to move naturally, or even react to any nearby creatures, if they wish. Furthermore, with the same move action, the wielder can adjust the other sensory outputs of the illusion, such as sounds, smells, etc. to suit the situation. When using a move action to actively manipulate the image, the wielder may cause the image to speak any language they know, and converse naturally with anyone interacting with it until the start of the wielder's next turn.

Nothing created by the rod's effect can be used for cover or concealment of any sort. The illusion cannot be terrain, such as a hill or wall, nor can it make a filled room appear empty, nor can it be used to create the image of massed piles of smaller objects. It can only create the illusion of a single object, such as a monster, a treasure chest, a fountain, or even a window. If used to create the image of a window (or some similar image), it only looks out onto an illusion — it does not create a transparent effect that allows a viewer to see what is actually beyond the illusion.

Interacting with the illusion directly allows a saving throw based on the creator level of the rod to notice that the illusion isn't real, but only if using a non-standard sense, since all standard senses are fooled by the illusion. Note that Darkvision and Low-Light Vision are also not able to penetrate the illusion, since they are just improved versions of normal vision, seeing in the normal spectrums of light and darkness. Senses like Perfect Scent, Echolocation, Tremorsense, or the Changeling's Heartsight would be valid ways of attempting to save against an illusion of this caliber. Those who succeed on the saving throw can perceive the reality of their surroundings as well as the illusion, but they know the illusion for the fake that it is. Those who fail are duped into believing the illusion is real.

In addition, the rod's wielder can construct the illusion such that the magic used to weave its fabric can 'ground out' through anyone who interacts with it without realizing it is an illusion. The conditions for this grounding must be described in some detail, and when these conditions are met, then all creatures, friend or foe, who are within 10 feet of the illusion's maximum affected area suffer an amount of fictive (energy, uncommon) damage based on the creator level of the rod, as the magic inflicts Unreality upon them. Once discharged, the illusion is dispelled.

Examples of triggers for this effect include attempting to pick the lock on an illusory chest, or attacking an illusory monster, or even when the illusion is successfully disbelieved by a nearby creature (in such a case, any disbelieving creatures would be immune to the discharging effect, but any other creatures within range would be affected). The GM adjudicates all uses of this spell, and should have an eye toward rewarding clever play while remaining fair.

This rod's spell effect lays an arcane charge on the wielder while the illusion remains in effect. If the wielder already has an arcane charge present, they must choose which effect they wish to maintain. Only one arcane charge can ever be present on a target at a time.

You can purchase this rod at a higher creator level than the minimum required to cast the spell. Doing so increases the potency of the spell as described above, but also increases the cost, as follows:

Creator Level Cost Save DC Damage Dealt
- -  - -
- -  - -
- -  - -
- -  - -
5 11,250 gp  19 5d6
6 15,000 gp  20 6d6
7 18,750 gp  20 7d6
8 24,000 gp  21 8d6+8
9 30,000 gp  21 9d6+9
10 37,500 gp  22 10d6+10
11 46,500 gp  23 11d6+11
12 56,250 gp  24 12d6+12
13 68,250 gp  25 13d6+13
14 84,000 gp  26 14d6+14
15 106,500 gp  28 15d6+15
16 144,750 gp  29 16d6+32
17 195,000 gp  29 17d6+34
18 270,000 gp  30 18d6+36
19 360,000 gp  31 19d6+38
20 480,000 gp  32 20d6+40
Creator Level Cost Save DC Damage Dealt
21 637,500 gp  33 21d6+42
22 855,000 gp  34 22d6+44
23 1,132,500 gp  35 23d6+46
24 1,500,000 gp  36 24d6+72
25 1,950,000 gp  37 25d6+75
26 2,625,000 gp  38 26d6+78
27 3,450,000 gp  39 27d6+81
28 4,650,000 gp  40 28d6+84
29 6,150,000 gp  42 29d6+87
30 8,175,000 gp  43 30d6+90
31 10,800,000 gp  45 31d6+93
32 14,175,000 gp  46 32d6+128
33 18,750,000 gp  47 33d6+132
34 24,825,000 gp  48 34d6+136
35 33,075,000 gp  49 35d6+140

This magic item does not require an attunement period, and grants its benefits immediately upon being worn or wielded.

Creation: Creator (Feat), Bailiwick Check (DC 20 (10 + double CL)), Languid (tier 1) remnant, An item symbolic of the enchantment, 5,625 gp (minus cost of symbolic item).