Incense was common in many religious rituals across Faerûn.[1] It was also a material component in a variety of spells.[2] It was also very popular in Sambral, one of the Windrise Ports of Laerakond, where it had religious significance.[3]
Description
Incense was an essential material in a priest's pack and was also usually carried by acolytes of temples.[4] It was most commonly found in the form of sticks that could be lighted directly, or blocks that could be burned in braziers or censers.[1]
Powers
A number of incenses with magic-enhancing properties were available for purchase through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.[1]
Uses
Incense was used as a material component in several spells, especially in Kara-Tur. It is used in the following spells:
- Bargain
- Call
- Dream vision
- Commune with greater spirit
- Commune with lesser spirit
- Hypnotic pattern
- Invisible stalker
- Smoky form
- Summon spirit
Varieties
Trivia
- Cloud giants were known to scatter incense into the wind each morning as a religious practice.[6]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), pp. 34–36, 50. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 223–277. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Template:Cite LFR/MINI1-02/The Burning Scent of Perfumed Swords
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 127, 151. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (1989). Dungeon Master's Guide 2nd edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 172. ISBN 0-88038-729-7.
- ↑ Ray Winninger (September 1995). Giantcraft. Edited by Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 48. ISBN 0-7869-0163-2.