Editing Mirror of Loss

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The '''Mirror of Loss''' is a large mirror found in both the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] at {{Coords|-645|-735}} and the [[House of Grief]] at {{Coords|-474|-1650}}. The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and can be offered a memory by the user.
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== Overview ==
[[File:Warped Intellect Not 8 Minimum.png|alt=A stat screen showing total charisma including modifiers. The base Charisma is 8 and it is decreased to 6 by the Stolen Vigour condition applied by the mirror's sacrifice.|thumb|A character with base [[Charisma]] 8 being affected by the [[Stolen Vigour]] condition from the mirror.]]
The Mirror of Loss found at the House of Grief can be used to gain a {{em|permanent}} bonus one [[Abilities|ability]], in exchange for a {{em|temporary}} penalty. Each character may use the mirror independently, offering a sizable stat increase to your entire party.

== Using the mirror ==
To access the benefits of the mirror, one party member must first pass either an [[Arcana]] (DC 25) or [[Religion]] (DC 20) check to recognize the purpose of the mirror.

Each party member may then surrender a memory to the mirror, optionally attempting a Religion (DC 25) check beforehand to offer a prayer to Shar. The character who underwent the Mapping of the Heart receives [[Advantage|advantage]] on the Religion check to offer a prayer.

Surrendering a memory to the mirror requires choosing one ability to sacrifice,{{note|If a character has read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] and acquired the [[Forbidden Knowledge]] condition, they may surrender that instead of an ability. This will allow them to receive the +2 bonus even if they failed the prayer check.}}{{note|Characters have the option of attempting to trick the mirror with a false memory ([[Deception]] DC: 20). This will result in neither curse nor boon being applied.}} which will be temporarily cursed with [[Stolen Vigour]], a -2 penalty to the chosen ability.{{note|The curse lasts until taking a [[Long Rest|long rest]] or using the [[Remove Curse]] spell.}}

If the character made a successful prayer check beforehand, there is a chance that they will be rewarded, allowing them to select an ability which will receive a permanent +2 bonus – up to 24.

=== Details ===
{{hatnote|For more details on the permanent bonus, see [[Permanent bonuses#Mirror of Loss|permanent bonuses]].}}
When a character offers a memory to the mirror, there is a hidden, random roll to determine the outcome.

* Rolled a 6 or higher and haven't already landed on this outcome: ''You feel the presence of something, ancient and unknowable. It has taken notice of you.''
** This option lets you select the +2 ability bonus.
** You can only get this option after passing the DC 25 religion check for each character that uses the mirror.
** Once you get this option, you won't be able to use the mirror again with that character.
* Rolled a 5 or higher and haven't already landed on this outcome: ''Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlours of the Upper City, wasted.''
** This option gives you +1 Charisma from Patriar's Memory. This can occur without passing the religion check.
* Rolled a 4 or higher and haven't already landed on this outcome: ''You embody a merchant, deep in mourning. His wife died, and he cannot bear to go on. Only the House of Grief can help him.''
** If the party encountered [[Arves]] outside the [[House of Grief]], this narration is modified slightly to include his name.
* Rolled a 3 or higher and haven't already landed on this outcome: ''You embody a heartbroken heiress, desperate to forget an unrequited love. The sadness flees from you... along with a string of numbers. A safe combination?''
* Rolled a 2 or higher and haven't already landed on this outcome: ''Your mind is that of corrupt alderman, eager to forget his transgressions. You feel them fade away... but your faith in the goddess Selûne is devoured along with them.''
* Haven't already landed on this outcome: ''You embody an officer of the City Watch. A comrade died because of you. The dead man's face fades away... but the identities of informants vanish as well.''
* Default outcome: ''A jumble of memories clamour for your attention. They range from ancient to new. But none are yours.''
** This option can be landed on multiple times once other options are depleted.

In total, each character will have 7 opportunities to roll (1 per ability plus 1 from passing the [[Deception]] check).

== Shadowheart ==
Shadowheart is generally denied the mirror's benefits, having already surrendered most of her memories to the mirror. As such, she is not given the chance to be cursed nor receive a boon.

If she is no longer loyal to [[Shar]] she has disadvantage on the {{Ability Check|Religion}} to offer a prayer to the mirror. Passing this difficult check ultimately still does not yield any benefit.

However, if Shadowheart becomes a Dark Justiciar, overthrows the [[Viconia DeVir|Mother Superior]], and becomes Lady Shar's Chosen, she will automatically receive a permanent +2 bonus to the ability of her choosing without receiving a curse.

Becoming a Dark Justiciar gives her an advantage on the  {{Ability Check|Religion}} to offer a prayer to the mirror. Passing it does not seem to do anything, as is not required for her to get the bonus.

== Related literature ==
* {{RarityItem|Teachings of Loss: Forgetting and Loss}}
* {{RarityItem|Reflections Upon the Mirror of Loss}}

== Footnotes ==
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