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	The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, ~~p46~~,48">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], ~~p46~~,48.</ref> is a magical [[plant]], similar to a [[gourd]], that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is [[conscious]] and [[self-conscious]]. It lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to [[murder\|kill]] its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its [[life]]. Curiously enough, the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned [[botanist]] and [[biologist]] generally, he had no aptitude for [[magic]].		The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, p. 46, p. 48.">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], p. 46, p. 48.</ref> is a magical [[plant]], similar to a [[gourd]], that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is [[conscious]] and [[self-conscious]]. It lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to [[murder\|kill]] its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its [[life]]. Curiously enough, the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned [[botanist]] and [[biologist]] generally, he had no aptitude for [[magic]].

	==Creation==		==Creation==

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	The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, p46,48">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], p46,48.</ref> is a magical [[plant]], similar to a [[gourd]], that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is [[conscious]] and [[self-conscious]]. It lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to [[murder\|kill]] its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its [[life]]. Curiously enough the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned [[botanist]] and [[biologist]] generally, he had no aptitude for [[magic]].		The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, p46,48">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], p46,48.</ref> is a magical [[plant]], similar to a [[gourd]], that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is [[conscious]] and [[self-conscious]]. It lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to [[murder\|kill]] its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its [[life]]. Curiously enough, the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned [[botanist]] and [[biologist]] generally, he had no aptitude for [[magic]].

	==Creation==		==Creation==

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	==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==		==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==

	Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (arcana)]] or [[Knowledge (~~Nature~~)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.		Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (arcana)]] or [[Knowledge (nature)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.

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	==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==		==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==

	Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (~~Arcana~~)]] or [[Knowledge (Nature)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.		Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (arcana)]] or [[Knowledge (Nature)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.

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	And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am ~~only~~ a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”		And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am a but a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”

	-''[[Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician]]'', [[Dementlieuse]] [[folktale]]		-''[[Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician]]'', [[Dementlieuse]] [[folktale]]

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	==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==		==[[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==

	Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (~~arcana~~)]] or [[Knowledge (~~nature~~)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.		Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (Arcana)]] or [[Knowledge (Nature)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.

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	*10 This jack-o’-lantern-headed walking plant is a lantern jack. They sprout from magic pumpkins called lantern jack seeds. This result reveals all plant traits. They can only use simple gestures to communicate, but they understand the language of whoever sprouted them.		*10 This jack-o’-lantern-headed walking [[plant]] is a lantern jack. They sprout from magic [[pumpkin\|pumpkins]] called lantern jack [[seed\|seeds]]. This result reveals all plant traits. They can only use simple gestures to communicate, but they understand the [[language]] of whoever sprouted them.

	*15 Lantern jacks are generally useful for menial labor. They can fight with weapons if so commanded, but are ungainly at it. If using Knowledge (nature), the character also knows the specifics of the rite to create a lantern jack seed.		*15 Lantern jacks are generally useful for menial labor. They can fight with [[weapon\|weapons]] if so commanded, but are ungainly at it. If using Knowledge (nature), the character also knows the specifics of the [[rite]] to create a lantern jack seed.

	*20 Although lantern jack seeds last indefinitely, a sprouted lantern jack only lives for a week before it withers. A lantern jack must plant roots and rest for three hours a night.		*20 Although lantern jack seeds last indefinitely, a sprouted lantern jack only lives for a week before it withers. A lantern jack must plant roots and rest for three hours a night.

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	And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am only a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”		And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am only a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”

	-''[[Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician]]'', [[~~Dementieuse~~]] folktale		-''[[Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician]]'', [[Dementlieuse]] [[folktale]]

	Descriptive text contributed by '''[[USER:Cure \| cure]]''' to [[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (posted on the [[Cafe de Nuit\|Fraternity of Shadows message board]]).		Descriptive text contributed by '''[[USER:Cure \| cure]]''' to [[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (posted on the [[Cafe de Nuit\|Fraternity of Shadows message board]]).

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	And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am only a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”		And the [[pumpkin]] said, “But I do not wish to spoil and die. I am new to this world and its wonders.” The [[magician]] replied, “Death is the spice of [[life]]. All who are born are born to die.” The pumpkin thought about this for a long moment before replying brightly, “You created me, you created life, you are a [[Deity\|god]], give me everlasting life.” The magician chuckled bitterly, “Oh, were it so Jack. My beloved Sylvie would not die. But know that I am only a humble [[Stage Magician\|stage magician]]. She too shall one day die.” After the magician had returned to his tinkering the pumpkin whispered, “Indeed she will. And then we will have your measure.”

	-''Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician'', [[Dementieuse]] folktale		-''[[Lantern Jack and the Stage Magician]]'', [[Dementieuse]] folktale

	Descriptive text contributed by '''[[USER:Cure \| cure]]''' to [[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (posted on the [[Cafe de Nuit\|Fraternity of Shadows message board]]).		Descriptive text contributed by '''[[USER:Cure \| cure]]''' to [[John W. Mangrum \| John W. Mangrum's]] [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (posted on the [[Cafe de Nuit\|Fraternity of Shadows message board]]).

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-The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, p46,48">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], p46,48.</ref> is a magical plant, similar to a gourd, that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is sentient and lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to kill its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its life. Creation of the entity requires the [[Craft Wondrous Item]] feat, Knowledge (nature), the ''Awaken'' spell, a pumpkin, and 4,500 gp. Curiously enough the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned botanist and biologist generally, he had no aptitude for magic.
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 ==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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The lantern jack<ref name="Van Richten's Arsenal, p46,48">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]], p46,48.</ref> is a magical plant, similar to a gourd, that serves its grower. It is not found in the wild. It is sentient and lives for only a few days, something that it is not pleased to discover. Indeed it is very likely to attempt to kill its creator unless entirely persuaded that he or she is sparing no effort and no expense in trying to prolong its life. Creation of the entity requires the [[Craft Wondrous Item]] feat, Knowledge (nature), the ''Awaken'' spell, a pumpkin, and 4,500 gp. Curiously enough the lantern jack was developed in [[Darkon]] with the assistence of [[Professor Abelhous Nicholsi]] at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Although a renowned botanist and biologist generally, he had no aptitude for magic.

==[[John W. Mangrum | John W. Mangrum's]] Latern Jack Lore<ref name=lore>[http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3754&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 Mangrum's Monster Lore]</ref>==

Characters with ranks in [[Knowledge (arcana)]] or [[Knowledge (nature)]] can learn more about lantern jacks. When a character makes a successful skill check, the following lore is revealed, including the information from lower DCs.

DC Result

*10 This jack-o’-lantern-headed walking plant is a lantern jack. They sprout from magic pumpkins called lantern jack seeds. This result reveals all plant traits. They can only use simple gestures to communicate, but they understand the language of whoever sprouted them.

*15 Lantern jacks are generally useful for menial labor. They can fight with weapons if so commanded, but are ungainly at it. If using Knowledge (nature), the character also knows the specifics of the rite to create a lantern jack seed.

*20 Although lantern jack seeds last indefinitely, a sprouted lantern jack only lives for a week before it withers. A lantern jack must plant roots and rest for three hours a night.

*25 On occasion, a lantern jack may develop free will and the desire to extend its brief life — at any cost.

==References==
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[[Category:Awakened Plant]][[Category:Dread Plant]][[Category:plant]][[Category:University of Il Aluk]]
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==



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