Merchant's Cloth (Magic Cloth)

This cloth is made of fine, silvery thread and is often covered with splotches of oil and grime. If detect magic is cast on it, the cloth radiates strong alteration magic. This cloth is favored by merchants because it increases the apparent value of their goods. If the cloth is brushed over a nonmagical item that weighs 25 pounds or less, it improves the appearance, but not the value, of the object.
The first brush with the cloth removes all heavy soil and dirt, the second removes all fine dust, the third adds luster to the object, and the fourth adds a mirror brightness. After the fourth pass the object can bring twice its normal value. The fifth pass causes a magical aura to appear on the object. Further brushing with the cloth adds no additional effect, because the effects are permanent. 
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Category:Magic Cloths