Examples of "Book Specials"
- There are bookmarks marking the important pages. If one read these pages first, he
will immediately discern the real value of the book's information. Otherwise he would
need to study the text for the required time to figure out the usefulness of its contents.
- The contents of this book are in fact flawed, and may lead the reader to grievous
mistakes. Fortunately, if one takes the time to study the difficult to decipher/read
handwritten notes in the margin (corrections from an unknown reader), he will get the
right information out of this faulty text.
- Despite appearing useful, the contents of this book are in fact a devious disinformation.
The reader who would trust it may well be led to displeasing surprises.
- A map or text unrelated to the book is hidden in the binding or cover.
- The book is protected with spells and magic (explosive runes, etc.).
- Although useless, this book contains one small paragraph of interest (required time
of study + Spot check at DC=10). This paragraph mentions another book whose content is
then really useful.
- Despite appearing as a simple fiction of little consequence (superficial reading),
this text in fact holds precious information when read very carefully (Intelligence check
at DC=15).
- Upon close examination (Spot check at DC=15), the text appears to hold regular small
markings which reveal to be a coded text (Decipher Script check required at DC=15).
- This crappy item is in fact an invaluable book looking like a worthless bundle of papers,
thanks to illusionary magic.
- This book is in fact a worthless chunk of wood looking like a priceless volume, thanks
to illusionary magic.
- This item looks like a book, but is in fact a box containing two vials of magical potion.