A small orb of dark purple crystal, its surface etched with ancient Netherese and Draconic runes. Its true origin is unknown, though it was clearly crafted by the long-extinct Netherese Empire.
The crystal feels unnaturally cold to the touch and emits a faint hum perceptible only to the creature holding it. A creature that succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the orb as a spellcasting focus. A creature able to read either Draconic or Netherese recognizes its purpose automatically.
It is murmured it can also be used as part of Artificer creations.
What other secrets and properties it might be hiding are a mystery...
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It was taken as payment by Tazziros "Thunder Voice" of Clan Belxan, a wandering Dragonborn Bardlock, for completing a task issued by the Zentharim of Waterdeep.
Notes: any magic class wielding a spell focus., Utility, Focus, Artificer
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