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The Book of Vile Darkness is an [[evil]] [[artifact]] that, when read, grants [[experience points]] and a point of [[Wisdom]] to evil [[divine spellcaster]]s whom read it. [[Neutral]] or [[Good]] characters face various unfortunate fates, from loss of XP to [[corruption]] to even [[death]].<ref>[[Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5)]] p. 236</ref> In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the powers of the Book of Vile Darkness are enhanced, such that it grants a substantially hire boost in XP to the evil divine spellcaster whom reads it. To Good characters, reading the book can cause [[madness]].<ref name="DoD p. 207">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 207</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 106</ref> Reading this evil tome warrants a [[Powers Check]].<ref name="DoD p. 207">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 207</ref>
The Book of Vile Darkness is an [[evil]] [[artifact]] that, when read, grants [[experience points]] and a point of [[Wisdom]] to evil [[divine spellcaster]]s whom read it. [[Neutral]] or [[Good]] characters face various unfortunate fates, from loss of XP to [[corruption]] to even [[death]].<ref>[[Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5)]] p. 236</ref> In the [[Demiplane of Dread]], the powers of the Book of Vile Darkness are enhanced, such that it grants a substantially hire boost in XP to the evil divine spellcaster whom reads it. To Good characters, reading the book can cause [[madness]].<ref name="DoD p. 207">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 207</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 106</ref> Reading this evil tome warrants a [[Powers Check]].<ref name="DoD p. 207">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 207</ref>


The [[Cult of Vecna]] holds this Book in particularly high regard, for it is said that Vecna, during his time on ancient [[Oerth], contributed to its creation.<ref>[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 20</ref>
The [[Cult of Vecna]] holds this Book in particularly high regard, for it is said that Vecna, during his time on ancient [[Oerth]], contributed to its creation.<ref>[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 20</ref>


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The Book of Vile Darkness is an evil artifact that, when read, grants experience points and a point of Wisdom to evil divine spellcasters whom read it. Neutral or Good characters face various unfortunate fates, from loss of XP to corruption to even death.[1] In the Demiplane of Dread, the powers of the Book of Vile Darkness are enhanced, such that it grants a substantially hire boost in XP to the evil divine spellcaster whom reads it. To Good characters, reading the book can cause madness.[2][3] Reading this evil tome warrants a Powers Check.[2]

The Cult of Vecna holds this Book in particularly high regard, for it is said that Vecna, during his time on ancient Oerth, contributed to its creation.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (3.5) p. 236
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Domains of Dread p. 207
  3. ↑ Ravenloft Third Edition p. 106
  4. ↑ Core Beliefs: Vecna, Dragon Magazine #348 p. 20
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