Veil of Twilit Dreams
Wondrous Item (Veil), rare (requires attunement)
This diaphanous cloak shimmers with a spectrum of soft colors that seem to shift and blend like the twilight sky. When you wear the veil, it grants you a sense of dreamlike serenity, allowing you to connect more deeply with the ethereal aspects of magic and the subconscious.
While wearing the veil, you gain the following benefits:
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Dreamwalker: Once per long rest, you can cast the spell Dream without expending a spell slot or requiring material components. You can choose to enter the dream of a willing creature and communicate with them or bestow a dream that is one of hope or encouragement, granting them advantage on their next roll.
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Whimsical Veil: You can use your bonus action to activate or deactivate the veil's magic. While activated, you can cause the colors of the veil to swirl in a disorienting pattern. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
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Ethereal Escape: When you are hit by an attack, you can use your reaction to phase partially into the Ethereal Plane for a brief moment, reducing the damage from that attack by 2d10, provided that you have not already used this ability since your last long rest.
The veil also has a rich history and a personality of its own. As a boon, it whispers advice and secrets during your rest, granting you an extra 1d4 to any one ability check you make before your next long rest, as long as you are using it for a creative purpose.
However, the veil's magic isn't without its drawbacks. You must maintain a calm and focused mind while wearing it; if you fail to do so (by taking psychic damage or being subjected to confusion effects), the veil will become muted for 24 hours, losing its abilities until fully recharged.
Ultimately, this veil will guide you through both the waking world and the realms of dreams, offering both assistance and the potential for whimsical chaos.
