Inspiration Sphere

**Aura:** Overwhelming transmutation; **CL:** 20th

**Slot:** Held; **Price:** -

**Weight:** 2 lbs.

### Description:

The Inspiration Sphere is a legendary artifact that embodies the boundless energy of magic and creativity. Crafted from a flawless purple gemstone that seems to shimmer with an inner light, the orb is held by an elegant silver stand adorned with intricate arcane symbols.

### Abilities:

1. **Energizing Aura:** The Inspiration Sphere emanates an aura of vibrant energy that envelops the bearer and their allies. While holding the orb, the bearer and all allies within a 30-foot radius gain a +4 bonus to all skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws. This bonus also applies to the caster level of any spells or magical effects they create. This aura can be suppressed or resumed as a free action.
2. **Arcane Affinity:** The bearer of the Inspiration Sphere can channel its energy to enhance their magical prowess. Once per day, they can cast any spell as if it were heightened to 10th level. This does not require the spell to be in their repertoire. This heightened spell still consumes a spell slot of the original level. Additionally, the bearer gains a +4 bonus to their spell attack rolls and spell DCs for the duration of the heightened spell.
3. **Creativity Unleashed:** The bearer can tap into the boundless well of inspiration within the orb. As a standard action, they can expend one use of Arcane Affinity to create a surge of magical energy that manifests as a burst of colorful lights and patterns. All creatures within a 60-foot radius centered on the bearer must succeed on a DC 30 Will save or be filled with a surge of inspiration. They gain the benefits of the "Energizing Aura" for 1 minute and can immediately cast one spell of their choice as if it were heightened to 5th level, without expending a spell slot.
4. **Unlimited Potential:** The bearer can enter a state of heightened awareness by attuning to the Inspiration Sphere. For 1 minute, they gain the ability to spontaneously cast any spell from their spell repertoire without needing to prepare it in advance. Additionally, they can use the "Creativity Unleashed" ability at will during this time. Once this ability ends, the bearer is fatigued for 1 hour.
5. **Curse of Ennui:** While attuned to the Inspiration Sphere, the bearer becomes susceptible to moments of overwhelming doubt and creative block. They suffer a -4 penalty to all skill checks and spell attack rolls if they fail to use their abilities in a creative or inspired manner. Additionally, they are more vulnerable to spells and effects that dampen their creativity or siphon their magical energy.
6. **Resonant Empowerment:** Once per day, the wielder can tap into the sphere's resonating energy to empower themselves and their allies. As a standard action, the wielder can emit a burst of magical resonance that inspires all allies within a certain radius. Each affected ally gains a bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws for a duration of one minute. The magnitude of the bonus and the radius of the burst depend on the level of the wielder and the sphere's attunement to them. This ability provides a powerful surge of motivation and determination to those in its influence, bolstering their abilities and granting them renewed focus and confidence.
7. **Resonant Inspiration:** The Inspiration Sphere carries a resonance that harmonizes with the creative essence of the multiverse. Once per day, as a standard action, the bearer can activate this ability to channel the sphere's energy into a burst of inspiration. Within a 30-foot radius centered on the bearer, allies are infused with newfound vigor and creativity. For 1 minute, affected creatures gain a +4 bonus to all skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws. Additionally, whenever an affected creature attempts a skill check, ability check, or saving throw and rolls a natural 1, they can immediately reroll the check and take the better result. This ability encapsulates the sphere's essence of energy and magic, allowing those touched by its power to achieve feats of remarkable skill and ingenuity. Once the effect ends, creatures return to their normal abilities and rolls.

### Destruction:

The Inspiration Sphere can only be destroyed by imbuing it with the collective creative energy of a gathering of renowned bards, wizards, and artists during a rare celestial conjunction. Their combined performances and artistic expressions must be channeled into the orb, overwhelming its enchantments with the sheer force of their inspiration.

> Note: The Inspiration Sphere is a fictional creation for the Pathfinder 2E system and serves as an example of a legendary artifact with energy and magic-themed abilities. Players and Game Masters can use this as inspiration or adapt it to fit their campaigns.
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