This is a tightly rolled parchment scroll bound in a slender leather case capped with brass fittings. Runes of subtle illusion shimmer across the case, visible only under moonlight. When the scroll is withdrawn and displayed, it projects into the mind of the viewer whatever text, credentials, or authorizations the bearer wills it to show.

Properties

Plausible Authority. When you unroll and present the Psychic Scroll to a creature that can see it, the scroll appears to hold a document of your choosing. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or believe the illusion for up to 10 minutes.

Creatures that are hostile, suspicious, or of higher authority may roll with advantage at the DM’s discretion.

The illusion fades when the scroll is hidden away or dismissed, or if you present it to a different creature.

Bound to Bearer. To you and to those immune to psychic influence, the scroll remains blank parchment.

Plausibility Restriction. The scroll cannot project an obviously impossible or contradictory document. (It may look like a royal writ of passage, but not “proof of divinity” or a charter signed by a dead king.)

Scaling Power

• Uncommon Version. Works only on commoners and creatures of Intelligence 10 or less.
• Rare Version (default). Works on most creatures of Intelligence 15 or less, with a Wisdom save as above.
• Very Rare Version. Grants advantage on Persuasion checks made immediately after presenting the paper, provided the target failed its saving throw.

Curse / Limitation (Optional)

The scroll sometimes reveals the truth of the bearer’s heart. If you attempt to deceive a creature of great willpower (Wisdom 18+), roll a d20:

On a 1, instead of showing the intended illusion, the scroll displays a subconscious fear, guilty secret, or embarrassing memory, at the DM’s discretion.

Rarity

Uncommon → Rare → Very Rare depending on scaling version.

Intended for social/intrigue-heavy campaigns rather than combat.