Wick Lantern
A highly sought after lantern made of hand blown glass and metal. Capable of burning oil or gas, the crimson light from this lantern is capable of keeping fey and fiends away.
Description
Finely crafted but heavy lantern. Made up of varying metals and a deep crimson colored glass, these lanterns can only be made in the town of Lagowick. Made in small batches by Griffith Glass-smiths using secret and extremely specialized techniques, these oil burning lanterns hold the ability to drive away fey, fiends, and other creatures through the natural magical effects of the glass. No spells or magic required by the holder. Extremely valued among travelers for their protective properties, these pieces are highly valuable and sought after. Though imitations do exist, real wick lanterns are only made in Lagowick by the Griffith Glass-Smiths. And can be identified by their extremely clear crimson glass, heavier then expected weight and the Griffith smithery's manufacturing seal on the bottom of the metal casing.
Stats
- Rarity. Uncommon
- Type. Non Consumable
- Location Origin. Griffith Glass-smiths, Lagowick
- Price Range. 50.00 (Medium), $ 120.00 (Large)
- Average Price. 55.00
- Attunement. No Attunement Required
- Attunable Classes. N/A
Info
Highly valued for their protective properties, when lit, wick lanterns emit a bright red-orange light anywhere between 5ft to 20ft depending on the size of the lantern. With an addition 5ft to 20ft of dim light from the source. Any creature entering the light radius must make a DC15 Saving Throw. On a failed Saving Throw the creature will gain a Fear effect towards the light and can only move away from it. On a failed Saving Throw any invisible creature will additionally gain the effect of a Faerie Fire spell and be revealed. Additionally; any creature of the Fey type will have disadvantage on Saving Throws against the lanterns light and on all attack rolls while in the radius of light.
- Small sizes lanterns are roughly the size of a quart mason jar and weigh roughly a pound. These lanterns produce a 5ft radius of light with an extra 5ft radius of dim light.
- Medium sized lanterns are the average size of a carry-able lantern and weighs around 5lbs. These lanterns produce a 10ft radius of light emitted from the lantern with another 5ft radius of dim light.
- Large sized lanterns come in many shapes, weigh anywhere between 10lbs to 30lbs. These lanterns are almost exclusively permeant fixtures on wagons, street lights, etc. These pieces are generally not meant to be carried. Large lanterns emit a 20ft radius of light and an additional 20ft radius of dim light.
History
The smelting process for wick lanterns was originally developed by Aluana Shobi and has been a closely guarded secret by the town. The glass was shown at 9th annual Advancement Exposition in the fall of 1817.
Originally in the form of a oil lamp cover, Aluana showed the effectiveness of this invention and boasted the item required no enchantments or magic after manufacturing. So the user of the lantern was not required to be a spell caster to gain its benefits. Boldly claiming the magic in question was a natural occurrence. Though some argued against that claim, people could not refute the magics effectiveness. Over a hundred years later Wick Lanterns are still one of the most sought after items and most profitable pattens for Lagowick. With Griffith Glass-Smitheries being the only known manufacturer of the items. Though many have tried to imitate the renown items, no one had been successful in recreating the lanterns or their magical properties.
