Chest of Preservation
The chest of preservation was created in order to heal grievously wounded soldiers and carry them safely home. It is actually a coffin, though its creators refused to call it such for fear of necromantic associations. The man-shaped box has been carved out of a single piece of wood - a tree-trunk or a great log - and is marked with symbols of healing and rest.
Anyone lying in the chest with the lid closed enters a state of suspended animation and heals d4 points of damage for every eight hours spent in the chest, though they cannot move or engage in any other activity during that time. The chest can also prevent a dying character from losing any more hit points, keeping her alive until her friends can bring her to a proper healer. If the chest is opened before the requisite eight hours, the healing is negated and anyone within must wait another eight hours before gaining any benefits.
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