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Almanac of Armors

Wondrous item (book), rare

This thick book contains armor diagrams and strategies of historic soldiers in the line of kings. The cover of the book is plated in metal. Upon reading for 16 hours in this accursed tome, you must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 8d10 psychic damage as your head is filled with noxious fumes. You only take half as much damage on a successful saving throw. Only when succeeding on the saving throw, will you receive knowledge of any two armor proficiencies of your choice, granting permanent proficiency. Once the book is read, whether successfully or unsuccessfully, it will wither away within your hands. In both cases, you must roll on the Temporary Madness table.

Lore

One of three books recovered from the mysterious collapse of the old Arcane Library in Greylight Haven. On the cover of the books, Caminion Witherbloom, Arch-Mage to the first king, is signed as author. The book itself radiates with a protective aura, would you dare trigger Witherbloom’s ward?