Arcane Beacon (Magic Beacon)

Arcane beacons are devices used in attract spelljamming ships into ports. They emit a fiery blue glow that can be seen for thousands of miles. Typically, these beacons are used only in the largest ports-because they do attract unwelcome visitors. The beacons are fueled by gold, which they burn at a rate of one gold piece an hour. This makes them very expensive to keep running, but most trading ports believe they are worthwhile investments, since they keep potential clients from flying past. Some ships also carry an arcane beacon in case they are stranded and require rescue, but such use is rare. They resemble squat-legged stoves, with clear, crystal globes on top. Gold is fed into the body and flames appear within the globe; arcane beacons are sometimes mounted in towers on a rotating platform like a groundling lighthouse.
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Category:Magic Beacons