The Ember Compass
A name that sounds like it belongs on an actual district map.
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Arcane Sword
You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.
Level
7
School
Evocation
Casting time
1 action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Up to 1 minute
Components
V, S, M
Classes
Bard, Wizard
Higher level
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NPC concept
grave-touched ranger who owes the city guard a fortune
Quest hook
Destroy a dragon egg through a city under curfew.
Loot spark
stormglass compass with a hidden compartment.
Encounter spark
Fight in a market square at dusk while a rival party interferes.
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