Veritas Quill
Rarity Rare
Item Type Wondrous Item
Value 501-5,000 gp
An ancient nation seeks the Quill to settle a centuries-old political deception.
- Requires Attunement
- No
Properties
- Writes only true statements, automatically correcting falsehoods
- Once per day, can reveal the truth behind a lie or deception when asked aloud
Description
A sleek, silver quill with a shimmering inkpot carved from clear crystal; it feels eerily warm to the touch.
Hook
An ancient nation seeks the Quill to settle a centuries-old political deception.
History
Forged in the high halls of the Enlightened Archivists, it was created to preserve absolute honesty in diplomatic councils.
Quirk
The ink always smells faintly of cedar and moss.
GM Notes
- The Quill detects lies with a subtle shimmer in the ink when used to write or speak.
- It may refuse to answer certain questions if the truth it reveals is dangerous.
- Can be a powerful tool or a source of conflict if wielded recklessly.