A robe of eyes was a wondrous item that allowed its wearer to see invisible creatures, see into the Ethereal Plane at all times, and to see in every direction.[6]
Description[]
A robe of eyes appeared like a normal robe adorned with several patterns that resembled eyes.[4]
Variations in the shape of jellabas and kimonos were known in Zakhara[7][8] and Kara-Tur,[9] respectively.
Powers[]
Besides becoming able to see in all directions, the wearer of a robe of eyes became magically competent at visual searches.[4] Additionally, the wearer gained darkvision and the ability to not lose eysight even when averting eyes from an enemy.[6]
However, the robe was sensitive to strong magical light. If a light, continual flame, or daylight spell were cast on the robe, its wearer risked becoming temporarily blind.[6][4]
When worn in the Nine Hells, most of the robe's powers remained intact, though its ability to aid in tracking would be nullified.[10]
On occasion, these robes were created in two variations, lesser robes of eyes and greater robes of eyes. The greater variation not only granted the wearer true seeing but also improved their chances of spotting objects, danger, traps, etc., as well as their investigation skills. The lesser robes came with nine charges of the true seeing spell, on average, usable once per day.[11]
Notable Owners[]
Individuals[]
- Dendybar the Mottled got his nickname from his mottled robe of eyes.[12][13]
- Damien Morienus died wearing his trusted robe of eyes; said robe was recovered off his undead body in the Accursed Tower in Icewind Dale.[14]
- Halaster Blackcloak, the "Mad Mage" of Undermountain, famously wore a robe of eyes.[15][16][17][18][19]
- Larloch, Netherese lich and master of Warlock's Crypt.[20]
- Szass Tam, Thayan Zulkir of Necromancy.[21]
- Graz'zt, the demon lord of Azzagrat.[22][23]
- Vlaakith CLVII, Lich-Queen of the githyanki.[24]
- Antilia, the half-elven daughter and servant of Mephistopheles.[25]
- Kylia, a gnome illusionist in service of Laeral Silverhand in the 14th century DR.[26]
- A derro savant of the Slime Clan.[27]
- Wearers of Zakharan jellabas of eyes included: Marwan al-Jabal al-Hiyali, Grandfather of the Everlasting;[28] Captain Soot of the Ebony Queen;[29] and Qirmiz min Hudid, agent of the Brotherhood of the True Flame.[30]
Organizations[]
Robes of eyes were often used by senior Helmite clerics when they were out of their heavy armor but wanted to remain vigilant.[11]
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- ↑ Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 124. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ slade et al (June 1995). Encyclopedia Magica Volume III. (TSR, Inc.), p. 1010/1011. ISBN 0-7869-0187-X.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams (July 2003). Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 265. ISBN 0-7869-2889-1.
- ↑ Logan Bonner, Eytan Bernstein, & Chris Sims (September 2008). Adventurer's Vault: Arms and Equipment for All Character Classes. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 50. ISBN 978-07869-4978-6.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 193–194. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (August 1992). Land of Fate (Fortunes and Fates). (TSR, Inc), p. 55. ISBN 978-1560763291.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (March 1992). “Wonders of the Land of Fate”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #179 (TSR, Inc.), p. 73.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 139. ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (August 1983). “The Nine Hells, Part II”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #76 (TSR, Inc.), p. 43.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 BioWare, Floodgate Entertainment (June 2003). Designed by Brent Knowles, Rick Ernst. Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide. Atari.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, et al (1989). Hall of Heroes. (TSR, Inc), p. 69. ISBN 0-88038-711-4.
- ↑ Dale Donovan (July 1998). Villains' Lorebook. (TSR, Inc), p. 20. ISBN 0-7869-1236-7.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore, The Seven Swords (March 1999). The Accursed Tower. Edited by Dale Donovan. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-7869-1337-1.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (January 1997). Undermountain: Stardock. Edited by Bill Olmesdahl. (TSR, Inc.), p. 12. ISBN 0-7869-0451-8.
- ↑ Dale Donovan (July 1998). Villains' Lorebook. (TSR, Inc), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-1236-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 181. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell (July 2002). Epic Level Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 295. ISBN 0-7869-2658-9.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (November 2018). Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 310. ISBN 978-0-7869-6626-4.
- ↑ Jason Carl, Sean K. Reynolds (October 2001). Lords of Darkness. Edited by Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 161. ISBN 07-8691-989-2.
- ↑ Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “The Runes of Chaos”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), p. 26. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur and Lester Smith (1994-07-01). “Monstrous Supplement”. In Michele Carter ed. Planes of Chaos (TSR, Inc), p. 2. ISBN 1560768746.
- ↑ Dale Donovan (May 1998). For Duty & Deity. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 60. ISBN 0-7869-1234-0.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel (July 2004). Planar Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 150. ISBN 0-7869-3429-8.
- ↑ Monte Cook (October 2002). Book of Vile Darkness. Edited by David Noonan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 163–164. ISBN 0-7869-3136-1.
- ↑ David Wise (1992). AD&D Trading Cards 1992 series, #98, "Kylia". TSR, Inc..
- ↑ Tim Pratt (March, 2012). Venom in Her Veins. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 16. ISBN 0786959843.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1993). Assassin Mountain: Cardsheets. (TSR, Inc.), p. 1. ISBN 9-781560-765646.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1993). Secrets of the Lamp (Cardsheets). (TSR, Inc.), p. 3. ISBN 1-56076-647-6.
- ↑ Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). City of Delights. (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 1-56076-589-5.