AD&D 2nd Edition » Magical ItemsNecromidian The Necromidian is a spell book created long ago by an ancient wizard who had searched ever realm and all the planes. His quest was for spells that he could use to be victorious in battle. The knowledge he gained in his life time would equal that of three elven life times. After his quest had ended he created the Necromidian spell book. It's bindings are made from wrought iron that has been blessed. The bindings have an elaborate design made with Adamantite that also makes of the hinge which opens the book. Each page is made from platinum the had been hammered out to the thickness of paper but yet still remains as hard as one inch thick steel. When any mage (regardless of alignment) spends an entire 24 hour period reading this book uninterrupted they gain the benefits it has to offer. The mage gains enough experience points to take him to the next level of experience and a bonus +2 to his intelligence score permanently. While this spell book is carried the wizard also gains 15% magic resistance to hostile spells and magical abilities. The mage also receives a bonus of +1 to all saving throws per two levels of experience to a maximum of +10. All of the casting times for any spell out of the Necromidian is cut in half to a minimum of 1. While this spell book is carried the natural spell progression is doubled. Any attempt by any one including the owner to copy a spell from the Necromidian in any way will result in the book vanishing and teleporting to a random place (determined by DM). Every single spell known to AD&D second edition that causes damage is listed in this book. Any spell that is useful in a battle is listed as well. Spells like invisibility or comprehend languages wouldn't be listed. |