Astrolabe of the Falling Stars
This astrolabe is fashioned of magically attuned platinum plates and rings and is inset with carefully measured ruby gems.
- Level
- 5
- Price
- 50 gp
- Bulk
- 0.1
This astrolabe is fashioned of magically attuned platinum plates and rings and is inset with carefully measured ruby gems. The astrolabe's back is engraved with helpful charts, a calendar, and a maker's mark.
An astrolabe of falling stars can be used as a . In addition, it can produce the following magical effect.
Activate—Starfall 1 (manipulate)
Frequency once per day
Effect With a flick of your finger, you set the astrolabe's rule spinning, causing the inset rubies to become a blur. Choose a point within 100 feet. The astrolabe of falling stars calls down a brief rain of meteorites in a centered on that point, dealing ,1d8[fire]|options:area-damage] damage to creatures in the area ( save).
Activate—Calculate 1 minute (manipulate)
Astrolabes can be used for navigation in unfamiliar or featureless locations. To use an astrolabe, the holder must be trained in Survival. By spending 1 minute to measure the height of the stars and planets, a holder who knows the time and date can determine the latitude, and a holder who knows their latitude can determine the date and time. An astrolabe also grants a +1 item bonus to checks to identify celestial bodies.