Eyes of minute seeing were enchanted lenses that allowed the users to see even the faintest details hidden from plain sight.[6][12][10]
Description[]
Eyes of minute seeing had no distinct features in its appearance, looking the same as other types of enchanted lenses.[13][12][10]
Powers[]
These magical optic aides allowed the user to see a hundred times better up close, at a distance of 1 foot (0.3 meters) or less. These items' magic made it possible to discern the smallest seams, markings, details, or even impressions on paper or parchment. With the use of eyes of minute seeing, one could easily notice hidden compartments, secret mechanisms, or hidden joints.[13][12][10]
The effect of using one of the eyes of minute seeing was similar to the effects of the eyes of the eagle spell.[13][12][10]
History[]
These objects were examples of the objects that could be created by following the instructions that the Maior Creare Nether Scrolls could bestow.[14]
Before the fall of Myth Drannor in 714 DR, the City of Song's Court Magi carried eyes of minute seeing as a part of their standard gear.[3]
Circa 1489 DR, a kaleidoscopic monocle that was a variation of eyes of minute seeing, was brought to Toril's Icewind Dale onboard of the crushed nautiloid Id Ascendant. The enchanted monocle could be found in the captain's quarters of the spelljammer.[4]
Notable Owners[]
- Ecaeris Aunglor: an elven Spell-Captain of per-Weeping War Myth Drannor who was known for her perfectionism and attraction to humans and the arcane.[15]
- Jannaxil Serpentil: the proprietor of Serpentil Books & Folios in Waterdeep circa mid-14th century DR.[1]
- Torm: an adventuring thief member of the Knights of Myth Drannor owned numerous magical gadgets, including eyes of minute seeing.[2]
Appendix[]
See Also[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- The Runes of Chaos • The Great Modron March • Dungeon #79, "The Akriloth" • Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
- Video Games
- Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation
- Organized Play
- Knight Mission • Where Have All The Leaders Gone • Hillsfar Reclaimed
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 223. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ed Greenwood, et al (1989). Hall of Heroes. (TSR, Inc), p. 119. ISBN 0-88038-711-4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka (1998). Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 118. ISBN 0-7069-0761-4.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 137. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “The Runes of Chaos”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), p. 25. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 BKOM Studios (2017). Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 123. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (August, 1985). Unearthed Arcana (1st edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 86. ISBN 0880380845.
- ↑ Connie Rae Henson & Dale "slade" Henson (August 1992). The Magic Encyclopedia Volume One. (TSR, Inc), p. 55. ISBN 9781560764298.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 slade et al. (February 1995). Encyclopedia Magica Volume II. (TSR, Inc.), p. 458.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (December 2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 168. ISBN 978-0-7869-6562-5.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 144. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 David "Zeb" Cook (1989). Dungeon Master's Guide 2nd edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 224. ISBN 0-88038-729-7.
- ↑ slade, Jim Butler (October 1996). “Encyclopedia Arcana”. In Jim Butler ed. Netheril: Empire of Magic (TSR, Inc.), p. 8. ISBN 0-7869-0437-2.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka (1998). Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 120. ISBN 0-7069-0761-4.