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My wife came up with a Magic Item idea last night and I wanted to ask assistance from you all to help me as I never understood the semantics of item creation.
I always just said. "This item is magic. It does this". Ala 2e
But I like this item concept and would like to develop it Pathfinder style.
Scroll Lock
Aura ? ; CL ?
Slot: It doesn't use a slot so ?; Price ? ; Weight —
Description
This metal ring is used to secure magical scrolls, as well as mundane messages and ledgers. While in the Lock, the scroll and its contents are completely protected from the elements and damage.
The item is crafted (in one of two ways, whichever you all think is best)
Option 1: of two metals fused together to make a striped ring. Example one side silver, one side gold. Pulling out the scroll from the ring in the wrong direction erases the scroll. Pulling it the correct way reveals the scroll and it can then be used.
Option 2: This silver band is inscribed with runes along its perimeter. It holds the protected scroll in place until the proper command word is given, at which time the ring releases and the scroll can be removed and used.
Construction Requirements: Craft Wondrous Item, ?Erase and/or Secret Page maybe? Cost no clue? gp
The idea came to her as we were watching our niece do a crafting project where she would color a paper towel core or toilet paper core(tube), and then roll up a 'pretty picture' she had done and slide it inside to present as a gift to grandma.
I welcome any feedback. I would like to introduce this item my next session and want it written up formal style.
I wouldn't price it much more than 50 gp. Especially if it can hold just one scroll.
Endure Elements and Prestidigitation seem like good candidates for the requirements.
Scroll Lock
Aura faint abjuration; CL 1
Slot none; Price 50 gp; Weight 1/2 lb (when empty)
Description
This rune-inscribed silver band is used to secure magical scrolls, as well as mundane messages and ledgers. While in the Lock, the scroll and its contents are completely protected from the elements and damage. It holds the protected scroll in place until the proper command word is given as a free action, at which time the ring releases and the scroll can be removed and used.
Construction Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, endure elements, prestidigitation; Cost 25 gp
Why is it a free action? It's already going to be a move action to retrieve the Scroll Lock, and a free action lets the user retrieve it and use the scroll in the same turn.
I'd even be inclined to drop the price by half.