The Book of Curses and Counter-curses is a worn and dusty leather-bound tome, its pages yellowed with age. Strange symbols and sigils adorn the cover, hinting at the dark and forbidden knowledge contained within. The book emits a faint aura of magic, both enticing and foreboding to those who lay eyes upon it. Within its pages lie ancient secrets, detailing powerful curses and the elusive methods to break their malevolent grip.
Attunement:
To harness the magic within the book, a character must attune to it during a short rest. As they focus on its pages and imbue their essence with the dark knowledge, the book becomes a companion, forging a mystical link with its reader.
Abilities:
- Warding Against Curses: Once attuned, the reader gains an innate awareness of curses and a heightened resistance against their effects. They have advantage on saving throws made to resist any curse, whether mundane or magical.
- Remove Curse: Through diligent study and mastery of the book's teachings, the reader gains the ability to cast the "Remove Curse" spell once per long rest without requiring any components. The character can use this power to free themselves or their allies from the clutches of malevolent enchantments.
- Identify Curse: The reader gains the ability to identify curses affecting objects, creatures, or locations they encounter. By spending one minute with the cursed subject and consulting the book's descriptions, the character can discern the nature and severity of the curse, providing valuable insights for dealing with its effects.