Deep Crystal Cave (3.5e Location)
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Deep Crystal Cave[edit]
The Deep Crystal Cave is a location that grant psionic characters access to additional knowledge and power. The cave itself is hard to reach, requiring an expedition in the Underdark, deep into aberration territory. Once found however, it is an incredible took for self-improvement, if one can weather the constant echoes of their own thoughts and fear.
Lore[edit]
Rumors speak of a cave, deep in the Underdark, which through the eons has been filled with psionic energy. The cave is said to have been the grave of many powerful psionic creatures, whose body petrified to crystal upon their death. The cave walls do not simply echoes sound, but also the thoughts and fears of those who enters it. The benefits of reflecting upon one's one thought is not lost to those with access to psionic abilities.
Description[edit]
The Deep Crystal Cave is a lone cavern in the Underdark, it resonate with incredible psionic energy which may be felt by a character with the [Psionic] subtype within 1 mile. The inside of the cavern is quite extraordinary, essentially every wall and floor being covered in crystals alongside mounds of what appears to be crystallized body. The cave is a steady source of Deep Crystal, although any large amount of the substance will typically be guarded by powerful psionic creatures.
Any creature who dies inside the cave is subject to a crystalize effect with no save. Unlike the power the target is dead, and the crystal that now form it body can be used as effectively parts of it body for revival purposes.
Prerequisite[edit]
A character must have the [Psionic] subtype to gain the benefits of the Deep Crystal Cave.
Location Activation[edit]
Gaining the benefits of the deep crystal cave requires entering the cave alone and meditating inside it heart. The meditant is constantly assailed by visions and psychic feedback, requiring a DC 20 Will save each hour she stay, each successful save increase the DC of the next by 1, until a failure which reset it to 20. On a failed save the meditant take 1 point of Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma Ability Burn.
Gaining access to the heart take 1d4 hours, which may be reduced by half with a DC 20 Survival check. Once in the heart, the meditant must concentrate and meditate for 8 hours. If one of her Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma reach 0 she fail and can be found at the cave entrance, unconscious. Otherwise she overcome the visions, gain the benefits of the Deep Crystal Cave and is no longer vulnerable to the psychic attack.
If another creature attempt to intervene they simply never find the heart, as it is blocked by powerful psionic phantasm and hidden path.
Recharge[edit]
The Deep Crystal Cave's energy is everlasting and do not require recharging.
Special Ability[edit]
Upon successfully finishing their meditation in the Deep Crystal Cave, the character gain deepened psionic insight which manifests as a bonus [Psionic] feat. The character must still meet the normal prerequisite for the feat chosen.
Duration[edit]
The knowledge gained by meditating in the Deep Crystal Cave are permanently gained. A character may only benefit from this ability once.
Ability Value[edit]
9,000 gp.
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