Alethiometer (3.5e Equipment)

Alethiometer
''The crystal face of this exquisite golden compass depicts numerous hieroglyphs of indeterminate origin. ''

An alethiometer is an invaluable tool for any would-be explorer. It assists its holder by directing him to a subject of his interest. To employ an alethiometer, the holder must concentrate on an object, person, or activity for one minute. The alethiometer will thereafter point to the subject that most closely matches the holder’s visualization or to the highest concentration of subjects within 680 feet. The more specific the subject is, the more accurate the direction of an alethiometer will be; if the subject is too general, the device won’t provide a meaningful reading. There are rumors of a more powerful form of this device, which has no maximum range or limitations on the types of subject.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, locate creature, locate object.

Cost to Create: 21,000 gp, 1680 XP, 42 days.