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Astrolabe of the Falling Stars

This astrolabe is fashioned of magically attuned platinum plates and rings and is inset with carefully measured ruby gems.

uncommonMagical
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.