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The Mirror of Loss is a large mirror found in both the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] at (X:-645, Y:-735) and the [[House of Grief]] at (X:-474, Y:-1650). The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and bestows a bonus and malus upon the user. | The Mirror of Loss is a large mirror found in both the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] at (X:-645, Y:-735) and the [[House of Grief]] at (X:-474, Y:-1650). The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and bestows a bonus and malus upon the user. | ||
It is highly recommended for the player to prepare and save before interacting with the Mirror of Loss. | It is highly recommended for the player to prepare and save before interacting with the Mirror of Loss. 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. | |||
Surrendering a memory to the mirror requires choosing one [[Ability Scores|Ability]] to sacrifice, which will be temporarily cursed with a -2 penalty to the chosen Ability. The curse lasts until taking a [[Long Rest]] or using the [[Remove Curse]] spell. If the character made a successful prayer check, they can then choose a second Ability, which will receive a permanent +2 bonus (up to 24). | |||
If you have read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] and acquired the [[Forbidden Knowledge]] condition, you may surrender it instead of an Ability. This will allow you to receive the +2 bonus even if you failed the prayer check. | |||
If you failed the prayer check but still chose to sacrifice a memory, you may sometimes receive the following feedback from the Narrator which will provide an additional +1 (up to 24) to Charisma called Patriar's Memory | |||
"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 parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." | "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 parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." | ||
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The Mirror of Loss is a large mirror found in both the Gauntlet of Shar at (X:-645, Y:-735) and the House of Grief at (X:-474, Y:-1650). The former is cracked and cannot be used for reflection, however the latter is functional and bestows a bonus and malus upon the user.
It is highly recommended for the player to prepare and save before interacting with the Mirror of Loss. 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.
Surrendering a memory to the mirror requires choosing one Ability to sacrifice, which will be temporarily cursed with a -2 penalty to the chosen Ability. The curse lasts until taking a Long Rest or using the Remove Curse spell. If the character made a successful prayer check, they can then choose a second Ability, which will receive a permanent +2 bonus (up to 24).
If you have read the Necromancy of Thay and acquired the Forbidden Knowledge condition, you may surrender it instead of an Ability. This will allow you to receive the +2 bonus even if you failed the prayer check.
If you failed the prayer check but still chose to sacrifice a memory, you may sometimes receive the following feedback from the Narrator which will provide an additional +1 (up to 24) to Charisma called Patriar's Memory "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 parlous of the Upper City, Wasted."