Sensory Powers of Sentient Swords🔗
Each sensory power should be rolled on the table below, with duplicates re-rolled.
Usage frequency: Unless a power’s description notes otherwise, it may be used without limit.
| d100 | Power |
|---|---|
| 01–10 | Detect evil or good |
| 11–15 | Detect gems |
| 16–25 | Detect magic |
| 26–35 | Detect metals |
| 36–50 | Detect shifting architecture |
| 51–65 | Detect slopes |
| 66–75 | Detect traps |
| 76–85 | Locate secret doors |
| 86–95 | See invisible objects |
| 96–99 | Roll an extraordinary power |
| 00 | Roll twice again on this table |
Detect Evil or Good🔗
The wielder can sense the intention to do evil or good within 20’. (Note: some potentially harmful things—e.g., animals, traps—are not evil.)
Detect Gems🔗
The sword will point in the direction of any gems within 60’.
- Count: The wielder is also informed of the number of gems present.
- Obstruction: Lead blocks this power.
Detect Magic🔗
The sword can detect magic up to three times daily within 20’. On command, the magic may be caused to glow.
Detect Metals🔗
The sword will point in the direction of metal of a named type within 60’.
- Obstruction: Lead blocks this power.
Detect Shifting Architecture🔗
The wielder can locate shifting walls or rooms up to 10’ distant.
Detect Slopes🔗
The wielder can sense sloped floors within 10’.
Detect Traps🔗
Up to three times daily, the wielder can sense traps within 10’.
Locate Secret Doors🔗
Up to three times daily, the wielder can find all secret doors within 10’.
See Invisible Objects🔗
The wielder can see invisible or concealed objects up to 20’ distance. This power does not reveal secret doors.