Jar of Dirt
wondrous item, uncommon
This clear glass jar is filled with seemingly plain dirt. It has a large cork stopper.
Illusory Dirt
This glass jar contains ordinary dirt that has been enchanted with a minor illusion spell. As an action, you can speak a command word to make the dirt appear as something else, such as gold, jewels, or worms. The illusion lasts for 10 minutes. Anyone who touches the dirt or makes an DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check can see through the illusion.Lore
In the bustling city of Eldoria, there was a humble glassblower named Elian. His craft was not of grandeur or fame, but of simple, everyday beauty. Elian’s shop, The Crystal Breath, was a small haven amidst the cobblestone streets, where the clinking of glass and the warmth of the furnace were a constant melody.
One day, a peculiar old man entered the shop, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous spark. He introduced himself as Master Corvin, a traveling mage, and presented Elian with a challenge: to create a jar that could hold not just substances, but illusions. Intrigued by the arcane arts and the promise of a generous reward, Elian accepted.Weeks of trial and error ensued, with Elian meticulously crafting jar after jar, each failing to meet the mage’s exacting standards. It wasn’t until Elian combined his glassblowing skills with a pinch of Corvin’s magic dust that the Jar of Dirt came to life. The clear glass shimmered with an ethereal glow, and when filled with ordinary dirt, it could be transformed into a myriad of dazzling illusions.
The Jar of Dirt became a cherished possession of Master Corvin, who used it to entertain and educate, showing that even the simplest of elements could be turned into wonders. As for Elian, the creation of the jar sparked a newfound passion for magical artifacts, and The Crystal Breath soon became known for its enchanting creations, each with a story as unique as the Jar of Dirt.
The jar passed through many hands over the years, but it always remained a symbol of the beauty in simplicity and the magic in the mundane. It was not the grandeur of the illusions that captivated people, but the reminder that, with a touch of creativity and magic, anything is possible.
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