Draude's Illustrated Codex Maleficus

Draude's Illustrated Codex Maleficus was an evil and forbidden book from the old days of Myth Drannor.

Description
Like other forbidden tomes from Myth Drannor, Draude's Illustrated Codex Maleficus was a heavy tome bound in iron. It was wrapped in fabric and locked with iron chains. When opened, the tome was filled with disgusting and dark illustrations.

Powers
This book was imbued with vile and evil enchantments. This magic allowed the owner of the book to cast the repulsion spell for times a day and increased their reaction in battle. However this power came at a price as the Codex Maleficus drained constitution of its wielder as long as it remained in their possession.

History
The Illustrated Codex Maleficus was locked away inside a long-abandoned wizard's laboratory in the First Cellar of the Elven Catacombs underneath Castle Cormanthor. The book was bound and chained to be destroyed but with the advent of the Weeping War, the evil tome was left behind in the ruined city. In 1369 DR, the book still lay within the hidden lab.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor