Charred Book¶
Description and use¶
Campaign source: Icewind Dale - Rime of the Frostmaiden, original fifth-edition rules. Campaign-specific mechanics below are separate from the revised core wiki.
The source passages below describe this campaign object and any special rules or conditions. A historical or decorative mention is not automatically an encounter or treasure award.
Campaign context¶
Selected passages from the searchable transcription. The linked PDF controls if OCR punctuation differs.
The important features of this room are the charred book, the partially incinerated skeleton on the floor, and the round object lying nearby (the Summer Star, described below). There's also a hidden hazard in this area: a weakened section of floor.
PDF page 119 (printed 118) — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
Charred Book. Nothing remains of this tome except ashes and a badly burned spine, upon which characters can discern the letters ETHER. It's obvious that these letters were part of a much longer title, which happens to be: Magical Wonders of Netheril. Characters can find an intact copy of this book in the Lost Spire of Netheril (see page 145).
PDF page 119 (printed 118) — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
Source pages¶
PDF page 119 (printed 118) — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
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Import provenance¶
Source: Icewind Dale - Rime of the Frostmaiden (2020, supplied printing). Retained original campaign rules and page references. Imported from the campaign item record.