Astrolabe of the Falling Stars
Beyond stargazing and navigation, this platinum astrolabe can be spun into a weapon, calling down a brief rain of meteors on a chosen point.
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 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.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 5 |
| Price | 50 gp |
| Bulk | 0.1 |