The Dragon's Wingman

Artifact, Very Rare
An Arcane Tome of Draconic Magic

Description:

At first glance, "The Dragon's Wingman" appears as a brilliantly illustrated graphic novel, its pages filled with vivid depictions of dragons in flight, their scales shimmering with a kaleidoscope of colors, unfolding to be the epic tale of an orc mage dragon rider and a dragon and their adventures together. The artistry is so captivating that it masks the tome's true arcane nature. However, those with a keen eye for magic, aided by either a Detect Magic spell or True Sight, can perceive a faint, mystical aura emanating from the tome.

Unlocking the Tome:

To unlock the tome's secrets, one must first decipher an arcane riddle, woven into the fabric of the graphic novel's narrative. This riddle is a clever disguise for the spell components of a unique variant of the Mage Hand cantrip, reimagined through draconic magic. Solving this riddle requires an Arcana check with a DC of 17. Upon successful deciphering, the solver's understanding shifts, and the graphic novel's images rearrange themselves, revealing hidden arcane texts and diagrams.

Contents of the Tome:

Once unlocked, "The Dragon's Wingman" serves as a hidden spellbook containing spells imbued with draconic essence, each one hidden behind its own additional arcane puzzle lock which is an Arcana Check to unlock each. Attempting the Knock spell will trigger a Thunderwave spell centered on the tome instead. The spells listed are locked but the additional benefits listed afterwards are not at this stage:

Cantrips (DC 20 to unlock each): Dragon's Spark, Flicker, Feral Hush, Eclipse Shadow, Whispers of the Spirit World, Titan's Codex
1st Level Spells (DC 21 to unlock each): Dragonfire Spark, Luminous Grimoire, and Animate Tool
2nd Level Spells (DC 22 to unlock each): Draconic Whispers and Nesting Shield
3rd Level Spell (DC 23 to unlock): Draconic Wardens

Additional Benefits:

Beyond its spells, the tome is filled with notes, annotations, and observations about dragons and their behaviors. A reader who invests 56 hours over a minimum of 7 days studying this content gains a unique insight into the dragon psyche. This intensive study grants a permanent bonus of +1 to Charisma-related skill checks when interacting with dragons and dragon-blooded species, reflecting a deeper understanding and connection with these majestic creatures.

"The Dragon's Wingman" is not just a repository of spells; it's a gateway to the ancient and mystical world of dragons, offering both arcane knowledge and a unique perspective into the hearts and minds of these legendary beings.