The Bell Of Trivial Knowledge
The Bell of Trivial Knowledge
Bell, Uncommon
This item appears to be a normal bell. It’s shape, color & material it is made from can be chosen by the DM. If Detect Magic is cast on it, it detects as the school of Divination.
The magic only works when the bell is rung by a creature who can speak. When rung, the ringer of the bell suddenly stiffens and gets a blank look on their face. They then speak aloud a true bit of trivia. The trivia can be about the world the game takes place in, or about a race or class or whatever the DM pleases. For example, a character could ring the bell and then suddenly spout, “The great hero Phineaus Stevens once fought and defeated 20 kobalds all by himself.” Or, “The people of the town of Bandel are very religious and will always great people by saying ‘The blessings of Savrus be with you.’ Just saying ‘hello’ is considered rude.”
The bell does not need to be attuned. The bell will work 1d12 times and recharges every sunrise.
Optional Rule: When a player rings the bell, have the player roll a d20. On the result of a 20, the player speaks a true major secret of the world (about the creation, a currently unknown force of evil building, etc). On the roll of a 1, the player speaks a true secret about themselves. The DM can choose the secret or let the player choose. If they roll an 18 or 19, the trivia revealed is about their current situation. For example, if they’re in a pub about to get dinner, the ringer of the bell may say, “The leg of lamb is especially tasty tonight.” Or if they’re about to open a door in a dungeon and ring the bell, the bell ringer might say, “There are 5 orcs behind this door.”
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