Shattered Mirror of Reflection

=== Shattered Mirror of Reflection ===
Item Level: 7
Price: 180 gp
Usage: Held in 1 hand
Activate: [Interact]
Resonance: 1
The Shattered Mirror of Reflection is a broken and tarnished mirror, its frame adorned with eerie engravings and faded patterns. The glass is cracked, giving it an unsettling, fragmented appearance. Despite its damage, when activated, it retains the power to reveal the deepest fears and insecurities of those who look upon it.
=== Powers and Properties: ===
# Reflection of Fears: When a person gazes into the Shattered Mirror of Reflection, they see a distorted and nightmarish version of themselves. The mirror reflects their innermost fears and insecurities, creating a hallucinatory vision of their worst nightmares.
# Cryptic Revelations: Occasionally, the mirror provides cryptic revelations or insights related to the person's fears. These revelations may serve as clues, warnings, or personal growth opportunities within the campaign's narrative.
# Eerie Paralysis: Those who gaze into the mirror may become momentarily paralyzed by the horrific visions, losing their actions for one round as they grapple with their fears. This effect can be resisted with a successful DC 17 Will saving throw.
=== Drawbacks: ===
# Mental Strain: Repeated use of the Shattered Mirror of Reflection can take a toll on a character's mental state. Accumulated exposure to their own fears may lead to psychological distress, potentially resulting in conditions like madness or anxiety.
# Malevolent Influence: The mirror itself may have a malevolent presence that subtly influences those who use it, attempting to exploit their fears for its own dark purposes.
# Fragmented Visions: The cryptic revelations provided by the mirror are often fragmented and symbolic, requiring interpretation. Depending on the campaign's narrative, these revelations may be more or less helpful to the characters.
=== Discovery and History: ===
The origins of the Shattered Mirror of Reflection are unclear, but it is said to have been created by a tormented artist who sought to capture the essence of human suffering. The mirror has passed through various hands, leaving a trail of psychological distress and mystery.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The PCs come across the Shattered Mirror of Reflection in a long-forgotten attic or hidden chamber. Its disturbing visions could be a key to solving a local mystery or uncovering a dark secret.
# A cult or dark sorcerer seeks to acquire the mirror's power to exploit the fears of others or to unleash the malevolent entity bound to it. The PCs must prevent this from happening.
# A character in the party becomes obsessed with using the mirror to confront their own fears and insecurities, potentially leading to personal growth or a descent into madness.