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John at 01:24, 20 March 2021

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	!Spell level !!Time !!''Spell scroll'' cost		!Spell level !!Time !!''Spell scroll'' cost
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	\|Cantrip \|\|class=~~in1~~\|1 day \|\|15 gp		\|Cantrip \|\|class=in2\|1 day \|\|15 gp
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	\|class=in1\|1st \|\|class=~~in1~~\|1 day \|\|25 gp		\|class=in1\|1st \|\|class=in2\|1 day \|\|25 gp
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	\|class=in1\|2nd \|\|class=~~in1~~\|3 days \|\|250 gp		\|class=in1\|2nd \|\|class=in2\|3 days \|\|250 gp
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	\|class=in1\|3rd \|\|class=~~in1~~\|~~1 workweek~~ \|\|500 gp		\|class=in1\|3rd \|\|class=in2\|5 workdays \|\|500 gp
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	\|class=in1\|4th \|\|class=in1\|~~2 workweeks~~ \|\|2,500 gp		\|class=in1\|4th \|\|class=in1\|10 workdays \|\|2,500 gp
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	\|class=in1\|5th \|\|class=in1\|~~4 workweeks~~ \|\|5,000 gp		\|class=in1\|5th \|\|class=in1\|20 workdays \|\|5,000 gp
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	\|class=in1\|6th \|\|class=in1\|~~8 workweeks~~ \|\|15,000 gp		\|class=in1\|6th \|\|class=in1\|40 workdays \|\|15,000 gp
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	\|class=in1\|7th \|\|~~16 workweeks~~ \|\|25,000 gp		\|class=in1\|7th \|\|class=in1\|80 workdays \|\|25,000 gp
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	\|class=in1\|8th \|\|~~32 workweeks~~ \|\|50,000 gp		\|class=in1\|8th \|\|160 workdays \|\|50,000 gp
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	\|class=in1\|9th \|\|~~48 workweeks~~ \|\|250,000 gp		\|class=in1\|9th \|\|288 workdays \|\|250,000 gp
	\|}		\|}

	'''''Complications'':''' Crafting a ''spell scroll'' is a solitary task, unlikely to attract much attention. The complications that arise are more likely to involve the preparation needed for the activity. Every ~~workweek~~ spent scribing brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Scribe a Scroll Complications table.		'''''Complications'':''' Crafting a ''spell scroll'' is a solitary task, unlikely to attract much attention. The complications that arise are more likely to involve the preparation needed for the activity. Every 5 workdays spent scribing brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Scribe a Scroll Complications table.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d6 !!Scribe a scroll complication		!d6 !!Scribe a scroll complication
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	Selling a magic item is by no means an easy task. Con artists and thieves are always looking out for an easy score, and there’s no guarantee that a character will receive a good offer even if a legitimate buyer is found.		Selling a magic item is by no means an easy task. Con artists and thieves are always looking out for an easy score, and there’s no guarantee that a character will receive a good offer even if a legitimate buyer is found.

	'''''Resources'':''' A character can find a buyer for one magic item by spending ~~one workweek~~ and 25 gp, which is used to spread word of the desired sale. A character must pick one item at a time to sell.		'''''Resources'':''' A character can find a buyer for one magic item by spending 5 workdays and 25 gp, which is used to spread word of the desired sale. A character must pick one item at a time to sell.

	'''''Resolution'':''' A character who wants to sell an item must make a Charisma (Persuasion) check to determine what kind of offer comes in. The character can always opt not to sell, instead forfeiting the ~~workweek~~ of effort and trying again later. Use the Magic Item Base Prices and Magic Item Offer tables to determine the sale price.		'''''Resolution'':''' A character who wants to sell an item must make a Charisma (Persuasion) check to determine what kind of offer comes in. The character can always opt not to sell, instead forfeiting the 5 workdays of effort and trying again later. Use the Magic Item Base Prices and Magic Item Offer tables to determine the sale price.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c2r"		{\| class="d20 zebra c2r"
	!Rarity !!Base price†		!Rarity !!Base price†
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	\|}		\|}

	'''''Complications'':''' The main risk in selling a magic item lies in attracting thieves and anyone else who wants the item but doesn’t want to pay for it. Other folk might try to undermine a deal in order to bolster their own business or seek to discredit the character as a legitimate seller. Every ~~workweek~~ spent trying to sell an item brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Magic Item Sale Complications table.		'''''Complications'':''' The main risk in selling a magic item lies in attracting thieves and anyone else who wants the item but doesn’t want to pay for it. Other folk might try to undermine a deal in order to bolster their own business or seek to discredit the character as a legitimate seller. Every 5 workdays spent trying to sell an item brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Magic Item Sale Complications table.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d6 !!Magic item sale complication		!d6 !!Magic item sale complication
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	Given enough free time and the services of an instructor, a character can learn a language or pick up proficiency with a tool.		Given enough free time and the services of an instructor, a character can learn a language or pick up proficiency with a tool.

	'''''Resources'':''' Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least ~~ten weeks (seven tendays)~~, but this time is reduced by a number of ~~weeks/tendays~~ equal to the character’s Intelligence modifier (an Intelligence penalty doesn’t increase the time needed). Training costs 25 gp per ~~workweek~~.		'''''Resources'':''' Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least 50 workdays, but this time is reduced by a number of workdays equal to the character’s Intelligence modifier ×5 (an Intelligence penalty doesn’t increase the time needed). Training costs 5 gp per workday.

	'''''Complications'':''' Complications that arise while training typically involve the teacher. Every ~~ten workweeks~~ spent in training brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Training Complications table.		'''''Complications'':''' Complications that arise while training typically involve the teacher. Every 50 workdays spent in training brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Training Complications table.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d6 !!Training complication		!d6 !!Training complication
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	\|1 \|\|Your instructor disappears, forcing you to spend ~~one workweek~~ finding a new one.†		\|1 \|\|Your instructor disappears, forcing you to spend 5 workdays finding a new one.†
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	\|2 \|\|Your teacher instructs you in rare, archaic methods, which draw comments from others.		\|2 \|\|Your teacher instructs you in rare, archaic methods, which draw comments from others.
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	When all else fails, an adventurer can turn to an honest trade to earn a living. This activity represents a characters attempt to find temporary work, the quality and wages of which are difficult to predict.		When all else fails, an adventurer can turn to an honest trade to earn a living. This activity represents a characters attempt to find temporary work, the quality and wages of which are difficult to predict.

	'''''Resources'':''' Performing a job requires ~~one workweek~~ of effort.		'''''Resources'':''' Performing a job requires 5 workdays of effort.

	'''''Resolution'':''' To determine how much money a character earns, the character makes an ability check: Strength (Athletics), Dexterity (Acrobatics), Intelligence using a set of tools, Charisma (Performance), or Charisma using a musical instrument. Consult the Wages table to see how much money is generated according to the total of the check.		'''''Resolution'':''' To determine how much money a character earns, the character makes an ability check: Strength (Athletics), Dexterity (Acrobatics), Intelligence using a set of tools, Charisma (Performance), or Charisma using a musical instrument. Consult the Wages table to see how much money is generated according to the total of the check.
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	'''''Complications'':''' Ordinary work is rarely filled with significant complications. Still, the Work Complications table can add some difficulties to a worker’s life. ~~Each workweek~~ of activity brings a 10 percent chance that a character encounters a complication.		'''''Complications'':''' Ordinary work is rarely filled with significant complications. Still, the Work Complications table can add some difficulties to a worker’s life. Every 5 workdays of activity brings a 10 percent chance that a character encounters a complication.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d6 !!Work complication		!d6 !!Work complication
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	\|5 \|\|A crime ring targets your business for extortion.†		\|5 \|\|A crime ring targets your business for extortion.†
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	\|6 \|\|You gain a reputation for laziness (unjustified or not, as you choose), giving you disadvantage on checks made for this downtime activity for the next ~~six workweeks~~ you devote to it.†		\|6 \|\|You gain a reputation for laziness (unjustified or not, as you choose), giving you disadvantage on checks made for this downtime activity for the next 30 workdays you devote to it.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

imported>MJBurrage: /* Carousing */

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Carousing

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	\|8 \|\|Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.†		\|8 \|\|Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.†
	\|}		\|}
	~~'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].~~
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d8 !!Middle-class complication		!d8 !!Middle-class complication
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	\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 100 gp trying to impress people.		\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 100 gp trying to impress people.
	\|}		\|}
	~~'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].~~
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"

	!d8 !!Upper-class complication		!d8 !!Upper-class complication
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imported>MJBurrage: /* Training */

2020-05-29T23:40:28Z

Training

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	Given enough free time and the services of an instructor, a character can learn a language or pick up proficiency with a tool.		Given enough free time and the services of an instructor, a character can learn a language or pick up proficiency with a tool.

	'''''Resources'':''' Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least ten ~~workweeks~~, but this time is reduced by a number of ~~workweeks~~ equal to the character’s Intelligence modifier (an Intelligence penalty doesn’t increase the time needed). Training costs 25 gp per workweek.		'''''Resources'':''' Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least ten weeks (seven tendays), but this time is reduced by a number of weeks/tendays equal to the character’s Intelligence modifier (an Intelligence penalty doesn’t increase the time needed). Training costs 25 gp per workweek.

	'''''Complications'':''' Complications that arise while training typically involve the teacher. Every ten workweeks spent in training brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Training Complications table.		'''''Complications'':''' Complications that arise while training typically involve the teacher. Every ten workweeks spent in training brings a 10 percent chance of a complication, examples of which are on the Training Complications table.

imported>MJBurrage: /* Crafting magic items */

2019-08-23T22:21:35Z

Crafting magic items

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	\|Legendary \|\|50 \|\|100,000 gp		\|Legendary \|\|50 \|\|100,000 gp
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			\|colspan=3 class=sm\|† Halved for a consumable item like a potion or scroll.
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	In addition to facing a specific creature, creating an item comes with a gold piece cost covering other materials, tools, and so on, based on the item’s rarity. Those values, as well as the time a character needs to work in order to complete the item, are shown on the Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost table. Halve the listed price and creation time for any consumable items.		In addition to facing a specific creature, creating an item comes with a gold piece cost covering other materials, tools, and so on, based on the item’s rarity. Those values, as well as the time a character needs to work in order to complete the item, are shown on the Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost table. Halve the listed price and creation time for any consumable items.
	~~:<nowiki>†</nowiki> Halved for a consumable item like a potion or scroll.~~

	To complete a magic item, a character also needs whatever tool proficiency is appropriate, as for crafting a nonmagical object, or proficiency in the Arcana skill.		To complete a magic item, a character also needs whatever tool proficiency is appropriate, as for crafting a nonmagical object, or proficiency in the Arcana skill.

imported>MJBurrage: /* Crafting magic items */

2019-08-23T22:20:07Z

Crafting magic items

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	An item invariably requires an exotic material to complete it. This material can range from the skin of a yeti to a vial of water taken from a whirlpool on the Elemental Plane of Water. Finding that material should take place as part of an adventure.		An item invariably requires an exotic material to complete it. This material can range from the skin of a yeti to a vial of water taken from a whirlpool on the Elemental Plane of Water. Finding that material should take place as part of an adventure.

	The Magic ltem Ingredients table suggests the challenge rating of a creature that the characters need to face to acquire the materials for an item. Note that facing a creature does not necessarily mean that the characters must collect items from its corpse. Rather, the creature might guard a location or a resource that the characters need access to.		{\| class="aside d20 zebra c2c"
	{\| class="d20 zebra c2c"
	\|+ Magic item ingredients		\|+ Magic item ingredients
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	\|Legendary \|\|19+		\|Legendary \|\|19+
	\|}		\|}
			The Magic ltem Ingredients table suggests the challenge rating of a creature that the characters need to face to acquire the materials for an item. Note that facing a creature does not necessarily mean that the characters must collect items from its corpse. Rather, the creature might guard a location or a resource that the characters need access to.

	If appropriate, pick a monster or a location that is a thematic fit for the item to be crafted. For example, creating {{d5e\|item\|mariners armor}} might require the essence of a water weird. Crafting a {{d5e\|item\|staff of charming}} might require the cooperation of a specific arcanaloth, who will help only if the characters complete a task for it. Making a {{d5e\|item\|staff of power}} might hinge on acquiring a piece of an ancient stone that was once touched by the god of magic—a stone now guarded by a suspicious androsphinx.		If appropriate, pick a monster or a location that is a thematic fit for the item to be crafted. For example, creating {{d5e\|item\|mariners armor}} might require the essence of a water weird. Crafting a {{d5e\|item\|staff of charming}} might require the cooperation of a specific arcanaloth, who will help only if the characters complete a task for it. Making a {{d5e\|item\|staff of power}} might hinge on acquiring a piece of an ancient stone that was once touched by the god of magic—a stone now guarded by a suspicious androsphinx.

	In addition to facing a specific creature, creating an item comes with a gold piece cost covering other materials, tools, and so on, based on the item’s rarity. Those values, as well as the time a character needs to work in order to complete the item, are shown on the Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost table. Halve the listed price and creation time for any consumable items.		{\| class="aside d20 zebra c2c c3r"
	{\| class="d20 zebra c2c c3r"
	\|+ Magic item crafting time and cost		\|+ Magic item crafting time and cost
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	\|Legendary \|\|50 \|\|100,000 gp		\|Legendary \|\|50 \|\|100,000 gp
	\|}		\|}
	<nowiki>†</~~mowiki~~> Halved for a consumable item like a potion or scroll.		In addition to facing a specific creature, creating an item comes with a gold piece cost covering other materials, tools, and so on, based on the item’s rarity. Those values, as well as the time a character needs to work in order to complete the item, are shown on the Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost table. Halve the listed price and creation time for any consumable items.
			:<nowiki>†</nowiki> Halved for a consumable item like a potion or scroll.

	To complete a magic item, a character also needs whatever tool proficiency is appropriate, as for crafting a nonmagical object, or proficiency in the Arcana skill.		To complete a magic item, a character also needs whatever tool proficiency is appropriate, as for crafting a nonmagical object, or proficiency in the Arcana skill.

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	\|8 \|\|Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.†		\|8 \|\|Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"
	!d8 !!Middle-class complication		!d8 !!Middle-class complication
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	\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 100 gp trying to impress people.		\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 100 gp trying to impress people.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c"

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	\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 500 gp trying to impress people.		\|8 \|\|You spent an additional 500 gp trying to impress people.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Crafting an Item ===		=== Crafting an Item ===
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	\|6 \|\|A competitor spreads rumors that your work is shoddy and prone to failure.†		\|6 \|\|A competitor spreads rumors that your work is shoddy and prone to failure.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	'''''Brewing potions of healing'':''' Potions of healing fall into a special category for item crafting, separate from other magic items. A character who has proficiency with the herbalism kit can create these potions. The times and costs for doing so are summarized on the Potion of Healing Creation table.		'''''Brewing potions of healing'':''' Potions of healing fall into a special category for item crafting, separate from other magic items. A character who has proficiency with the herbalism kit can create these potions. The times and costs for doing so are summarized on the Potion of Healing Creation table.
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	\|8 \|\|Your victim asks one of your adventuring companions to solve the crime.		\|8 \|\|Your victim asks one of your adventuring companions to solve the crime.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Gaining renown ===		=== Gaining renown ===
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	\|6 \|\|A high—stakes gambler comes to town and insists that you take part in a game.		\|6 \|\|A high—stakes gambler comes to town and insists that you take part in a game.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Performing sacred rites ===		=== Performing sacred rites ===
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	\|6 \|\|You accidentally deliver a near-fatal wound to a foe.		\|6 \|\|You accidentally deliver a near-fatal wound to a foe.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Recuperating ===		=== Recuperating ===
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	\|6 \|\|You accidentally discover that an important person in the temple is a fiend worshiper.		\|6 \|\|You accidentally discover that an important person in the temple is a fiend worshiper.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Research ===		=== Research ===
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	\|6 \|\|You uncovered useful lore, but only by promising to complete a dangerous task in return.		\|6 \|\|You uncovered useful lore, but only by promising to complete a dangerous task in return.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Running a business ===		=== Running a business ===
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	\|6 \|\|A thief attempts to break into your workroom.†		\|6 \|\|A thief attempts to break into your workroom.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Selling a magic item ===		=== Selling a magic item ===
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	\|6 \|\|The buyer is murdered before the sale is finalized.†		\|6 \|\|The buyer is murdered before the sale is finalized.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Sowing rumors ===		=== Sowing rumors ===
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	\|6 \|\|Your teacher asks for help dealing with a threat.		\|6 \|\|Your teacher asks for help dealing with a threat.
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	=== Training to gain levels ===		=== Training to gain levels ===
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	\|6 \|\|You gain a reputation for laziness (unjustified or not, as you choose), giving you disadvantage on checks made for this downtime activity for the next six workweeks you devote to it.†		\|6 \|\|You gain a reputation for laziness (unjustified or not, as you choose), giving you disadvantage on checks made for this downtime activity for the next six workweeks you devote to it.†
	\|}		\|}
	'''†''' Might involve a Rival.		'''†''' Might involve a [[#Rivals\|Rival]].

	[[category:D&D]]		[[category:D&D]]
	[[category:5E]]		[[category:5E]]

imported>MJBurrage: /* Selling a magic item */

2019-06-01T13:12:06Z

Selling a magic item

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	!class=ml\|Check<br>Total !!Offer		!class=ml\|Check<br>Total !!Offer
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	\|class=in1\|1–10 \|\|50% of base price		\|class=in1\|1–10 \|\|class=in1\|50% of base price
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	\|11–20 \|\|100% of base price		\|11–20 \|\|100% of base price

imported>MJBurrage at 13:04, 1 June 2019

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	A character needs to be proficient with the tools needed to craft an item and have access to the appropriate equipment. Everyone who collaborates needs to have the appropriate tool proficiency. You need to make any judgment calls regarding whether a character has the correct equipment. The following table provides some examples.		A character needs to be proficient with the tools needed to craft an item and have access to the appropriate equipment. Everyone who collaborates needs to have the appropriate tool proficiency. You need to make any judgment calls regarding whether a character has the correct equipment. The following table provides some examples.
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	!Proficiency !!Items		!Proficiency !!Items
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imported>MJBurrage at 13:02, 1 June 2019

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	:25 or higher if the item is very rare,		:25 or higher if the item is very rare,
	:30 or higher if the item is legendary.		:30 or higher if the item is legendary.
	{\| class="d20 zebra c1c c3c~~" style="margin-top:8px;~~"		{\| class="d20 zebra c1c c3c"
	!class=ml\|Check<br>Total !!colspan=2\|Available magic items		!class=ml\|Check<br>Total !!colspan=2\|Available magic items
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imported>MJBurrage at 12:58, 1 June 2019

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