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Component Pouch

Component Pouch

Item Details​

Weight: 2 lb.
Cost: 25 GP
Category: Spellcasting Equipment
Usable By: Any spellcaster
Special: Contains all free Material components

Description​

A Component Pouch is a specialized leather bag designed for spellcasters, featuring multiple compartments, secured pockets, and waterproof sections. It contains an assortment of common spell components that are used across many different spells.

Usage​

A Component Pouch is watertight and filled with compartments that hold all the free Material components of your spells.

Contents​

The pouch contains a variety of mundane materials that serve as spell components:

Common Materials​

  • Mineral Components: Salt, sulfur, iron shavings, precious metal dust
  • Organic Matter: Feathers, fur, dried herbs, bone fragments
  • Liquids: Holy water, oils, diluted acids in sealed vials
  • Textiles: Silk threads, wool scraps, fine cloth pieces

Specialized Items​

  • Gemstone Chips: Small fragments for various divination spells
  • Metal Objects: Tiny bells, wire, nails, pins
  • Preserved Specimens: Insect parts, plant seeds, animal organs
  • Written Materials: Miniature scrolls, symbolic papers

Spellcasting Benefits​

Material Component Access​

  • Free Components: Provides all components without specific cost
  • Quick Access: Organized for rapid retrieval during casting
  • Preservation: Keeps materials fresh and usable
  • Weather Protection: Waterproof design protects contents

Mechanical Advantages​

  • No Tracking: Don't need to track individual free components
  • Always Available: Assumed to have what's needed for any spell
  • Multi-Class Friendly: Works for any type of spellcaster
  • Cost Efficient: One-time purchase covers all future needs

Alternative to Arcane Focus​

Versatility​

  • Any Class: Unlike class-specific focuses, works for all casters
  • Backup Option: Provides redundancy if focus is lost or broken
  • Discrete: Less obvious than wielding a magical focus
  • Traditional: Preferred by some casters for historical reasons

Limitations​

  • Hand Required: Needs free hand to access components
  • Vulnerability: Can be stolen, damaged, or lost
  • Weight: Heavier than most magical focuses
  • Organization: Requires maintenance to keep components sorted

Maintenance and Care​

  • Regular Restocking: Replenish consumed components at settlements
  • Inventory Management: Organize contents for efficient access
  • Weather Protection: Ensure seals remain watertight
  • Component Quality: Replace degraded or contaminated materials