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The Eye of the Past

gemstone, legendary (requires attunement)

The Eye of the Past
Illustration: Timmmi (using AI-tools like Midjourney & Dall-E)

This glass eye is embedded with a fragment of a chronolite, a rare mineral that resonates with the flow of time.

Historian

While you have the eye, you have advantage on Intelligence (History) checks.

Glimse of the past

When you hold the eye and speak a command word, you can see a brief glimpse of the most significant event that has taken place in your current location, up to a week, a year or a century ago (your choice). This feature can be used once per day.
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Lore

In the annals of forgotten epochs, when the stars themselves were but fledgling sparks in the cosmic forge, there existed an enigmatic order known as the Astrologians. These celestial scholars delved into the mysteries of the firmament, seeking to unravel the very fabric of existence. Their ivory towers stood atop the highest peaks, where the thin air whispered secrets from realms beyond mortal ken.
At the heart of their sanctum lay the Celestial Oculus, a colossal crystal sphere that pulsed with the primordial energies of creation. It was said that the Oculus had witnessed the birth of galaxies, the dance of quasars, and the cataclysmic collisions of black holes. Its surface bore intricate constellations etched by the hands of cosmic beings—glyphs that encoded the secrets of existence itself.
 The Astrologians, driven by insatiable curiosity, devised a daring experiment. They aimed the Oculus at the void, aligning its facets with the cosmic axis. Their intention was audacious: to peer beyond the veil of time, to witness the very moment when the universe unfurled its first breath.
 As the Oculus hummed with anticipation, its crystalline lattice resonated with the echoes of creation. The chamber quivered, and the air shimmered like liquid stardust. The Astrologians chanted forgotten incantations, their eyes fixed upon the Oculus.
 And then it happened—a rift opened, a tear in the cosmic tapestry. The Astrologians glimpsed a tableau of celestial birth: galaxies spiraling forth, nebulae birthing stars, and quarks dancing in the cosmic forge. They beheld the First Dawn, a moment before time itself took root.
 But the strain was immense. The Oculus trembled, its facets fracturing like a spider’s web. The Astrologians recoiled, their minds scorched by the raw energies. The Celestial Oculus shattered, its shards flung across the cosmos.
 The largest shard, now known as the Eye of the Past, plummeted to the mortal realm. It landed in a forgotten cavern, where it lay dormant for eons. The chronolite within pulsed faintly, resonating with the memories of epochs long gone.
 Adventurers stumbled upon the Eye of the Past, drawn by its iridescent glow. They marveled at its fractured beauty, unaware of its true nature. When touched, the shard granted visions—a glimpse into forgotten ages, lost civilizations, and the rise and fall of empires.
 Legends speak of a prophecy: when the celestial alignment occurs once more, the Eye of the Past shall reunite with its cosmic kin. The shards lie scattered across distant realms. Only by gathering them all can the Celestial Oculus be restored.
 And so, seekers embark on perilous quests, guided by cryptic star maps and ancient texts. They seek the shards, not for power or dominion, but to glimpse the cosmic symphony—to witness the birth of worlds and the death of suns.
 For the Eye of the Past is not merely a relic; it is a fragment of eternity, a whisper from the cosmic dawn. Its secrets beckon across time, and those who dare to listen may glimpse the very heartbeat of creation.
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