Book of Elden Vale Familiars

The Book of Elden Vale Familiars was given to Talisen by Bella in mid CY 9168. The text is written in new looking ink and its bindings appear fresh – but everything that came from the hidden library in Torrelson’s Ford was preserved and looks like new since it was stored. It is embossed with the name “Book of Elden Vale Familiars” in golden gilt on the cover.

Bella’s words on a piece of paper in the front cover: “It is strange, I grant you. Archaic… and seems to be specific to the region, but I’m sure you will find it useful.”

Written in archaic Gladnorean. It talks of a specific moonrise and latitude marker and description of a rock formation in Crestwold. There is a new map along with it, signed by Bella “no longer the green lady”. The map is small, and covered in resin, making it stiff. The materials are incredibly well made – it is obvious it was made to withstand the elements better than most books. Perhaps this is due to its nature to summoning outdoors.

Item Powers (common and Attuned) can be found under Common Knowledge tab.

About/Chronicle of Book of Elden Vale Familiars

Information Sources: Mundane Reference | Associated Phenomenology Only | Specific Lore

Knowledge is broken down by ease of discovery/accessibility. If nothing is indicated, assume it is Pervasive.

Pervasive Knowledge / Very Easy Difficulty

Given to Talisen by Bella in mid CY 9168. The text is written in new looking ink and its bindings appear fresh – but everything that came from the hidden library in Torrelson’s Ford was preserved and looks like new since it was stored. It is embossed with the name “Book of Elden Vale Familiars” in golden gilt on the cover. Bella’s words on a piece of paper in the front cover: “It is strange, I grant you. Archaic… and seems to be specific to the region, but I’m sure you will find it useful.”

Written in archaic Gladnorean. It talks of a specific moonrise and latitude marker and description of a rock formation in Crestwold. There is a new map along with it, signed by Bella “no longer the green lady”. The map is small, and covered in resin, making it stiff. The materials are incredibly well made – it is obvious it was made to withstand the elements better than most books. Perhaps this is due to its nature to summoning outdoors.

Talisen’s Death: The Book of Elden Vale Familiars was sitting in the villa of the Gallants, and was taken by Feather.

Common Knowledge / Easy Difficulty

i20™ Tome Details

Find Familiar: The spell Find Familiar is inscribed in it.
[ i ] > DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) to recognize draconic written elements to the spell inscription.
[ i ] > DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) to see that there are strange elements that are not accounted for in the normal spell.

Item Purpose: Summon a powerful familiar from the wylds of Dunstrand; More like a ranger spirit inhabits a natural creature.

Lesser Attunement (1 Essence)

iCore iCore™ Tome Details

Uncommon Knowledge / Average Difficulty

The spell works as normal, but with 250sc worth of ingredients, on a certain phase of the moon at a certain point on the border between The Saelish and Crestwold in the east (see [recently created] map that goes with the tome), it can be cast outdoors and will summon a familiar with +1 AC, and double the HP.

Rare Knowledge / Very Hard Difficulty

If the summoner of the special auspices familiar pledges 1 Essence, it increases the telepathic range by 50%.

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Obscure/Hidden Knowledge is not generally available in known references; It is not necessarily Forbidden.

Recorded by Feather after taking to the druids: All telepathic link images with any (not just auspice based) summoned goes to the Green Dragon Na’grindl that inscribed it and placed it in the library to be found. Also, it serves as a direct link to the dragon and the owner of the familiar can converse with the dragon through it.