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Charred Book

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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

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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.