“Coothis fought bravely for his goddess of spiders, but the Thousand King could not be defied. Now Tiranachra has been reduced to a footnote in the ledgers of the gods.”
~ Korguin Snifflegrup, Artifact Collector
The Mantle of Coothis is a wondrous cape that requires attunement to use.
Description
A somewhat unnerving cape made from what appears to be spider silk and bone. The silk is soft and pleasing to touch, but is made morbid by the designs of myriad skeletons that appear to have been trapped in its webs. The ends of the cape are frayed and splay outwards.
Effects
The cape has three charges. A charge can be used to cast the spell Spider Climb with no material components. Additionally, the spells Locate Animals or Plants and Speak with Animals spells may be cast using a charge, but will only work with spiders. The mantle may regain its charges by being completely soaked in the blood of a mortal being. The same creature’s blood will not work twice.
When speaking with spiders or spiderfolk (ettercaps, driders, etc.) while wearing the cape, the user will receive a +1 bonus to all Charisma based checks.