Magical Eye (Magic Eye)

This clear, circular sheet of polished crystal is covered with runes. When magical writing is viewed through it, it allows any intelligent being to understand the subject of the writing. The eye functioning as a read magic spell, command words, glyphs, and the like can be clearly discerned. With each use, the eye dwindles in size, until it vanishes altogether. Each page counts as one use, but a being must read through the eye for it to be activated. Merely laying it upon a page does not unintentionally drain charges. Coded or cryptic inscriptions of a nonmagical nature do not activate the eye, and therefore do not use charges.
Non-spellcasters can identify (but not use) scroll spells by use of this item. Low-level spellcasters can infallibly cast or copy spells normally beyond their abilities by use of an eye, and thieves employing an eye to read a scroll are only 15% likely to incorrectly cast a spell from the scroll.
Wizards employing an eye to study an unfamiliar spell with the aim of adding it to their permanent repertoire (as opposed to merely copying it for later study, or casting it on the spot without full knowledge of its specifics) gain a “chance to learn spell” bonus of +15%. A magic eye does not shield a reader from written curses, nor will it penetrate a secret page. It does, however, reveal an existing secret page spell. The eye makes its saving throws as rock crystal, but it gains a +1 saving throw bonus due to its magical nature.
2d8 	Size 	Uses Left
02 	Bowl-lid (Full)	5
03-04	Buckler 	4
05-07	Saucer (Half) 	3
08-11	Trade-token 	2
12-16	Coin 	1
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Category:Magic Items
Category:Magic Eyes