Glasses of Arcanist II (Magic Eyeglasses)

These magical rose-tinted lenses have narrow platinum frames, best suited for the smaller heads of elves and kender. Created by the wizard Arcanist centuries before the Cataclysm, these glasses have been lost through the ages and have lain unused in the secret library for nearly 200 years. For a time, Dalamar had possession of them.
These spectacles allow wearers true seeing on anything within 2 feet. The glasses enable the wearer to read and comprehend all writings no matter what the language, but do not guarantee understanding of the topic. Unfortunately, some concepts are impossible for the reader to grasp despite the glasses' perfect translation. Therefore, the DM should make an Intelligence Check for each paragraph or section of writing that is read using the glasses. If the check is successful, the message is understood. If the check fails, the message is garbled such that, for each number between success and the failed roll, a word is significantly changed.
Magical scrolls and books may be read, but the glasses do not automatically enable non-spellcasters to cast spells. Rogues and fighters have a 5% chance to use a magical scroll, but have a 25% chance of reversing the spell. Low-level spellcasters can cast high-level spells without error.
The wearer may also use the glasses to detect forgeries, find hidden items, see through mundane magical illusions, and see invisible objects or creatures in range. The DM rolls 1d20. On a one, the user misinterprets what is seen or sees an illusory image. 
Category:Encyclopedia Magica Magic Items
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Category:Magic Eyeglasses