Some characters have books
- Reading Speed is Int Score x 10, average 100
- After 4 hours reading, make an Int saving throw to continue another hour. DC = 10 + hours already spent
- Medieval pages held 50 - 300 words, average 100 (roll 1d4 for word density)
- Number of pages is 2d6 x 60 (between 240 - 1440)
- 4 hours = 24,000 words = 240 pages
- 24 hours = 144,000 words = 1440 pages
Yvain has books and maps from the Smugglers house:
- The Magical Properties of Gemstones by the archmage Tenser. This book provides the ability to identify gemstones and craft Arcane Jewels.
- The Magical Properties of Herbs and Flowers by the archmage Tenser. This book provides the ability to identify flora used in potionmaking
- The Metaphysics of Mathematics by the mage Nystul. This book allows for a +1 bonus to teleportation magics (see wizard spells)
- Maps that provide a bonus to sailing navigation checks between Waterdeep and Baldurs Gate and as far out as but not inclusive of the Moonshae Isles.
Uldren has a journal on Alchemy, including an experimental spell to turn items into gold.
-Complete-
- 360 page book, requires 12 hours
- Result: Gain access to a new experimental spell: Transmute Into Gold (link to DNDB)