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Incense of the Dragon's Blood

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Incense of the Dragon’s Blood This reddish-brown cone of incense gives off a pungent, earthy odor when lit and burns for 1 hour. The incense is infused with a trace amount of true dragon’s blood, carefully worked into the resin during its creation. When burned, the incense fills the surrounding area with thick, lingering smoke that enhances the potency of arcane magic. Any arcane spellcaster who remains within the smoke gains a +1 enhancement to the save DC of all spells they cast. This effect lasts for as long as the incense burns. Once a creature has benefited from an incense of the dragon’s blood, it cannot gain the benefit of another such cone for 24 hours. The cone is consumed upon use. Lore: The practice of binding dragon’s blood into incense is believed to originate from ancient arcane traditions that sought to emulate the innate magical dominance of true dragons. Some sages claim that dragons do not shape magic as mortals do, but instead impose their will directly upon it. ...

Plague Mask

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Plague Doctor’s Mask Aura faint necromancy; CL 5th Slot face; Price 3,500 gp; Weight 1 lb. Description This bird-like mask is crafted from fine leather or suede in muted earth tones, black, or white. Its elongated “beak” shape is fitted with narrow, clear glass lenses that allow the wearer to see while remaining fully covered. The interior is often lined for comfort, and the exterior is sometimes subtly treated with herbal infusions or alchemical preservatives to ward off foul airs. When worn, the mask grants the wearer a +4 resistance bonus on saving throws against disease. In addition, the imposing and unsettling appearance of the mask grants a +3 competence bonus on Intimidate checks, as its avian visage can be unnerving to those unfamiliar with it. Construction Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, cure disease; Cost 1,750 gp + 140 XP Lore The Plague Doctor’s Mask originated in response to the great outbreaks that ravaged cities centuries ago, when healers sought both p...