The Aventurus Periculum Codex is an ancient tome that has been passed down through generations of adventurers, treasure hunters, and explorers. Each edition of the codex is filled with the collective knowledge of those who have ventured into forgotten ruins, labyrinths, and hidden vaults. The tome is filled with notes, sketches, and diagrams detailing the inner workings of complex traps, hidden mechanisms, ancient ciphers, and symbols long forgotten by the world.
Market Value: 100 gp.
Each Aventurus Periculum Codex is a unique edition, with hand-written margins and added pages documenting the experiences of those who survived perilous traps or solved ancient riddles. Though the details within vary from edition to edition, the core of the knowledge remains consistent, making it an indispensable tool for adventurers delving into dangerous dungeons. Some codices are said to include hidden maps or encrypted messages left by famous treasure hunters, guiding those brave enough to follow their path.
Effect:
- While in possession of the Aventurus Periculum Codex, you have advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks when you take the Study action to make deductions based on clues or evidence or to recall lore about traps, ciphers, riddles, and gadgetry.