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In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]], behind a locked gate, on an altar. To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, the party must reveal a secret area by pulling a lever hidden behind a box, then speak to the magic mirror and either pass an [[Intimidation|intimidate]] check or correctly answer its questions: | |||
* ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.' | * ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.' | ||
* ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.' | * ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.' | ||
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After reading the ''Tharchiate Codex'', the ''Necromancy of Thay'' ca be re-read. After passing a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw the reader gains the permanent ability to summon 4 ghouls via the {{SAI|Danse Macabre}} spell once per Long Rest. Failing this saving throw has the same effect as before: the reader will be cursed with '''Baleful Knowledge''', but still gains the spell. | After reading the ''Tharchiate Codex'', the ''Necromancy of Thay'' ca be re-read. After passing a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw the reader gains the permanent ability to summon 4 ghouls via the {{SAI|Danse Macabre}} spell once per Long Rest. Failing this saving throw has the same effect as before: the reader will be cursed with '''Baleful Knowledge''', but still gains the spell. | ||
Reading the Codex also grants the reader | Reading the Codex also grants the reader {{SAI|The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing}} passive feature, which lets the reader gain 20 temporary [[Hit Points]] after each [[Long Rest]]. | ||
Reading the ''Necromancy of Thay'' fully does not break [[Oath of the Ancients]], nor does using Danse Macabre. | Reading the ''Necromancy of Thay'' fully does not break [[Oath of the Ancients]], nor does using Danse Macabre. | ||