Orb of Distant Sight

Type: Scrying device
Rarity: Very Rare
Known Locations: Arcane Creed towers, royal courts

Description

These crystal spheres, ranging from palm-sized to those requiring pedestals, allow users to see distant locations. The view appears within the orb as if looking through a window.

Usage

Focusing on a known location or person allows the orb to show that target, regardless of distance. Unknown locations require something connected to them-a map, an object from there, or similar. The view is silent; no sound travels through.

Limitations

Powerful wards can block scrying. The target may sense being watched if sufficiently magical. Extended use causes headaches and eventual nosebleeds.

Lore

The Arcane Creed developed these orbs after the Age of Silence to maintain communication across distances. They remain expensive and relatively rare, used mainly by mages and wealthy institutions.