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Grave Compendium in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Homebrew

Grave Compendium

Wondrous Item

Legendary Requires Attunement

An old grey leather-bound book that has its title in simple black print. The text is written in an unknown language that has some similarities to Primordial.

(Lv1) The Grave Compendium can be used as spellcasting focus and grants the user +1 to spell attack rolls and saving throw DCs. 

(Lv1) Alchemical Knowledge. After you finish a rest, you can create two copies of one of the following potions: Hill Giant Strength, Greater Healing, Growth, or Poison. The old potions lose their effects when you use this trait to make new potions. 

(Lv1) Bonus Spells. The book has a second level spell slot, and you gain access to the following spells, which can be cast with the spell slots of the book or from your own; Absorb Elements, Goodberry, and Ray of Sickness. You can cast one of these spells at 2nd level for free once per long rest.

(Lv2) Ability Improvements. The bonus to spells increases to +2. When using Alchemical Knowledge, you create two sets of potions and can store up to two old potions. Additionally, you gain access to the following potion options; Gaseous Form, Resistance, Water Breathing, and Heroism. The compendium gains a second 2nd level spell slot. 

(Lv2) Salve Creator. As a bonus action you can use alchemist supplies to create a powerful salve. The salve can be stored for 1 hour before losing its properties. With the same bonus action, you used to make it you can also apply it to a willing creature or their weapon that you can reach. You can make 5 salves before needing to take a short or long rest. 

(Lv3) Ability Improvements. The bonus to spells increases to +3. Alchemical Knowledge creates three sets of potions, and you can store up to four old potions.  You gain access to the following potions; Frost Giant Strength, Superior Healing, and Speed. Salve Creator’s salves last for 24 hours. The compendium gains two level 3 spell slots. 

(Lv3) Miracle Medicines. Once a day as a bonus action you can create a miracle medicine. The medicine lasts until you make another or you use it. You can make one of the following. 


Weight: 5lb


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