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Ink

Ink

Weight: —
Cost: 10 GP
Category: Writing & Communication
Function: Write 500 pages

Description​

A liquid writing medium stored in a small bottle, essential for recording information, creating documents, and maintaining written communication. Quality ink provides clear, permanent marks that resist fading and smudging when properly applied.

Usage Instructions​

Writing: Dip pen into ink and apply to paper or parchment for writing or drawing.

Capacity: One bottle contains enough ink to write approximately 500 pages of text.

Application: Use with quill pens, metal nibs, or other writing implements.

Writing Applications​

  • Documentation: Record important information, contracts, and agreements
  • Correspondence: Write letters and messages for communication
  • Mapping: Create detailed maps and diagrams
  • Spell Scribing: Copy spells into spellbooks and scrolls
  • Artistic Work: Draw illustrations and decorative elements

Ink Varieties​

Standard Black Ink: Most common, permanent, professional appearance Colored Inks: Blue, red, green for special purposes or decoration Magical Ink: Special formulations for spell scrolls and enchantments Invisible Ink: Secret writing that requires special revelation methods Waterproof Ink: Resistant to moisture and weather damage

Quality Grades​

Common Ink (10 GP): Basic writing quality, may fade over time Fine Ink (25 GP): Superior permanence and clarity Archival Ink (50 GP): Permanent formulation for important documents Magical Ink (100+ GP): Enchanted for special applications

Tactical Considerations​

Advantages:

  • Essential for written communication
  • Large page capacity per bottle
  • Permanent record creation
  • Professional documentation
  • Artistic and creative applications

Limitations:

  • Can spill and stain equipment
  • Freezes in extreme cold
  • Expensive for regular use
  • Requires separate writing implement
  • May fade if poor quality

Professional Uses​

Scribes: Essential tool for document creation and copying Scholars: Research notes and academic writing Merchants: Contracts, invoices, and business records Cartographers: Map creation and geographic documentation Wizards: Spell transcription and magical research

Storage and Preservation​

Temperature Control: Prevent freezing that can damage ink consistency Secure Closure: Tight bottle seal prevents evaporation and spills Upright Storage: Keep bottles upright to prevent leakage Clean Workspace: Avoid contamination from dirt or other substances

Alternative Applications​

  • Marking: Identify equipment or territory
  • Traps: Create ink-based detection or marking systems
  • Disguise: Temporary tattoos or skin marking
  • Codes: Invisible or special inks for secret messages
  • Art: Decorative work and illustrations

Ink Composition​

Carbon-Based: Traditional black inks using soot or charcoal Iron Gall: Permanent brown-black ink from oak galls and iron Dye-Based: Colored inks from plant or mineral sources Magical Formulations: Alchemical ingredients for special properties

Troubleshooting​

Thick Ink: Add small amounts of water to thin consistency Faded Writing: Use higher quality ink for important documents Smudging: Allow adequate drying time before handling Spills: Clean immediately to prevent permanent staining Frozen Ink: Warm gently to restore proper consistency