1. Objects

Masque of Clavicus Vile

Wondrous Item, Helmet, Artifact, Requires Attunement

This item appears as a full masked heavy armor helmet with horns adorning the forehead of the mask and daedric script and engravings decorating the face of the mask. Attunement is required to wield this helmet and attunement reveals that there is more to this mask than initial contact reveals.


Dormant State

While attuned to the Masque of Clavicus Vile, the wearer gains the following benefits:

  • Silver Tongue: Gain access to the cantrip Friends.
  • Spell Recovery: On a short rest, regain one expended spell slot of 1st or 2nd level.
  • Charismatic: If you are not already, you gain proficiency in Persuasion, Deception, and Intimidation, so long as you remain attuned to the Masque.

Awakened State

While attuned to the Masque of Clavicus Vile, and the Masque has awakened, the wearer gains the following benefits:

  • Silver Tongue: Once per day, any one Charisma (Persuasion), (Deception), or (Intimidation) roll 9 or below may be treated as a 10.
  • Spell Recovery: On a short rest,  you may now recover up to one expended spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, or two expended spell slots of 1st or 2nd level.
  • Charismatic: Gain access to the spell Command and the ability to cast it through this item once per day without using a spell slot or material components. The wearer can also use any spell slots they possess to cast the spell again, but once cast through the Masque, the wearer must complete a long rest before they can cast it in this way again.

Exalted State

While attuned to the Masque of Clavicus Vile, and the Masque has been exalted, the wearer gains the following benefits:

  • Silver Tongue: Every Charisma (Persuasion), (Deception), or (Intimidation) roll 9 or below may now be treated as a 10.
  • Spell Recovery: On a short rest, you may now recover up to one expended spell slot of 5th level, two expended spell slots of 3rd or 4th level, or three expended spell slots of 1st or 2nd level.
  • Charismatic: Gain access to the spell Suggestion and the ability to cast it through this item once per day without using a spell slot or material components. The wearer can also use any spell slots they possess to cast the spell again, but once cast through the Masque, the wearer must complete a long rest before they can cast it in this way again.

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