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Spell

Itwasmescrollofwisdom

Created by Piersley

This peculiar scroll bears the chaotic fingerprints of two wizards—Nicole and Brandy—who crafted it during a particularly wild evening of revelry. The enchantment compels all who activate it to confess their deepest secrets and most carefully guarded truths, stripping away the comfort of deception and privacy. More insidiously, the spell siphons away the target's most impressive talents and hard-earned skills, transferring them temporarily to another creature of the caster's choosing. The original creators, having carelessly left their work unattended, fell victim to an unscrupulous merchant and illusionist who recognized its dark potential and produced countless duplicates. Since then, these scrolls have circulated among adventurers across the realm, serving as both a tool for exposing hidden knowledge and a weapon of devastating personal theft. Those foolish enough to use it risk losing their greatest abilities, while those targeted by it face the humiliation of complete vulnerability and exposure. The scroll's unpredictable nature makes it equally likely to be a blessing or a curse, depending entirely on who wields it and for what purpose.

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Creation type
Spell
Shared by
Piersley
Connected worlds
0
Detail fields
7
Profile sections
2
Artwork images
1

Details

School
Enchantment
Level
3
Duration
1 hour
Range
30 feet
Area of effect
sphere(radius: 10)
Ritual
No
Concentration
No

Components

Verbal

A whispered incantation invoking the spirits of truth.

Somatic

A sweeping gesture with the hand, as if unveiling a curtain.

Material

A drop of ink from a quill used by a bard.

Effects

Effects

Upon activation, all creatures within a 10-foot radius must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, they must reveal one secret they have kept hidden. Additionally, the caster can choose one creature within range to temporarily lose one proficiency or skill of their choice for the duration, transferring it to another creature of the caster's choosing. The target regains their proficiency after the spell ends.

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