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Lantern of Revealing

Lantern Of Revealing
  • Category: Wondrous Item
  • Rarity: Uncommon

While lit, this hooded lantern burns for 6 hours on 1 pint of oil, shedding Bright Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. Invisible creatures and objects are visible as long as they are in the lantern's Bright Light. You can take a Utilize action to lower the hood, reducing the lantern's light to Dim Light in a 5-foot radius.

Tactical Applications​

Combat Strategy: Sheds bright light that reveals invisible creatures and objects within the illuminated area. Essential for detecting hidden enemies and revealing concealed threats.

Class Synergies:

  • Any Class: Universal utility for detection and revealing hidden elements
  • Investigators: Perfect for characters requiring thorough area examination
  • Guards: Essential for security personnel detecting intruders and threats
  • Dungeon Explorers: Excellent for revealing hidden doors and concealed passages

Build Considerations: Provides reliable detection of invisible creatures without requiring spell slots. Most valuable in campaigns featuring stealth enemies and hidden elements.

Acquisition Methods​

Crafting Requirements: Requires true sight magic, revelation enchantments, and illumination crystals. Creation cost 4,000-8,000 gp and takes 8 weeks.

Common Sources:

  • Security organizations and guard units
  • Treasure hoards of detection specialists and investigators
  • Commission from enchanters specializing in revelation magic
  • Found in the collections of dungeon explorers and scouts
  • Rewards from grateful security organizations

Alternative Acquisition: Sometimes discovered in abandoned guard posts or obtained from detection creature encounters.

Value & Trade​

Estimated Value: 6,000-12,000 gp, with higher demand among security personnel and characters facing invisible threats.

Trade Considerations: Popular among guards, investigators, and anyone requiring reliable detection capabilities.

Character Integration​

Roleplay Elements: Suggests experience with security work, investigation, or professional roles requiring detection and revelation.

Character Concepts:

  • Security specialist with detection training
  • Investigator requiring thorough examination capabilities
  • Character with extensive dungeon exploration experience
  • Guard requiring reliable threat detection methods

Adventure Hooks​

The Invisible Threat: Stealth scenarios where detecting hidden enemies becomes crucial for survival.

The Hidden Investigation: Mystery missions where revealing concealed evidence determines success.

The Security Breach: Protection scenarios where detecting intruders maintains safety and order.

The Dungeon Exploration: Underground adventures where revealing hidden passages opens new areas.

Variants & Customization​

Greater Lantern of Revealing (Rare): Enhanced detection range and ability to reveal magical illusions.

Lantern of True Sight (Very Rare): Includes true sight capabilities beyond just revealing invisibility.

Security Lantern (Rare): Optimized for guard work with enhanced durability and detection features.

Specialized Variants:

  • Investigator's Lantern: Enhanced for detailed examination with magnification features
  • Guard's Lantern: Optimized for security work with alarm capabilities
  • Explorer's Lantern: Includes navigation aids and area mapping features

Lore & History​

Origins: Created by ancient security forces who needed reliable methods for detecting invisible threats and hidden dangers.

Historical Significance: These lanterns enabled crucial security breakthroughs and the development of advanced detection techniques.

Cultural Impact: Represent the evolution of security technology and the integration of magic with protection systems.

Magical Craft: Demonstrates mastery of revelation magic and the complex enchantments required for detection enhancement.

Balancing Notes​

Introduction Timing: Appropriate for levels 4-10 when invisible enemies become common and detection is valuable.

Campaign Impact: Provides reliable detection capabilities without overwhelming encounter balance through limited range.

Detection Consideration: Most valuable in campaigns featuring stealth enemies and concealment mechanics.

Encounter Design​

Recommended Challenges:

  • Stealth encounters where detecting invisible enemies provides tactical advantages
  • Investigation scenarios where revealing hidden elements advances the plot
  • Security missions where detection capabilities determine success
  • Exploration challenges featuring concealed passages and hidden areas

Tactical Adjustments: Encounters may include more opportunities for detection and revelation.

Detection Items: Eyes of Minute Seeing, Gem of Seeing, and other items that enhance perception and detection.

Security Equipment:

  • Items that improve guard work and security operations
  • Equipment for investigation and examination work
  • Tools for professional detection and revelation

Complementary Equipment: Items that enhance perception checks or provide additional detection capabilities.

Roleplay Opportunities​

Security Expertise: Characters develop reputation for thorough detection work and security capabilities.

Investigation Mastery: Detection abilities create opportunities for mystery solving and evidence gathering.

Professional Recognition: Superior detection capabilities earn respect from security organizations and investigative agencies.