Spectral Quill and Inkwell

== Spectral Quill and Inkwell ==
Item Level: 6
Price: 150 gp
Usage: Held in 1 hand (the quill and inkwell are a set)
Activate: [Interact]
Resonance: 1
This ornate quill and inkwell appear to be made of ethereal materials, with a faint, ghostly glow. When the quill touches paper, it writes with a spectral ink that only those attuned to the ethereal plane can fully perceive.
=== Powers and Properties: ===
# Spiritual Inscription: When the user writes with the Spectral Quill and Inkwell, their words become visible only to beings on the ethereal plane. The user can communicate with spirits, ghosts, and other ethereal entities through written messages. The writing appears as ghostly script when viewed from the material plane.
# Ethereal Sight: While holding the quill and inkwell, the user can temporarily see into the ethereal plane. This grants them the ability to perceive ethereal entities and objects, as well as see through certain illusions and barriers that are ethereal in nature.
# Ethereal Messenger: The user can use the quill to send messages to ethereal entities. These messages are delivered directly to the recipient's consciousness and can be understood regardless of language barriers. Ethereal entities may respond in kind, creating a means of communication between realms.
=== Drawbacks: ===
# Ethereal Intrusion: Using the Spectral Quill and Inkwell may draw the attention of ethereal entities. Depending on the message's content or the entities involved, they may respond in various ways, from benign curiosity to malevolent intentions.
# Ethereal Taint: Prolonged use of the quill and inkwell can lead to a temporary connection to the ethereal plane, which can make the user susceptible to possession or other supernatural influences. This connection fades after a short time, but the risk remains.
# Limited Use: The inkwell contains a finite amount of spectral ink, and the quill itself has a limited lifespan. Overuse may result in the quill becoming non-magical or the inkwell running dry, rendering the item useless.
=== Discovery and History: ===
The origins of the Spectral Quill and Inkwell are shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have been created by a reclusive scholar who had a deep fascination with the ethereal plane. Some say it was inspired by a vision from a benevolent ethereal being.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The PCs come across the Spectral Quill and Inkwell in a forgotten library or the belongings of a deceased scholar. Its use could be integral to solving a local mystery involving restless spirits.
# A faction of ethereal creatures seeks to reclaim the quill and inkwell, as they believe it contains powerful knowledge or secrets that they don't want to fall into the wrong hands.
# The PCs may need to use the Spectral Quill and Inkwell to communicate with a benevolent ethereal entity that possesses vital information or can provide guidance on a quest.