Physical description
The mirror is an ornate platinum framed Mirror, Oval in shape approximately 12 inch in length. The mirror has space on each side for 2 tokens. At the bottom of the mirror is a hollow square inside a circle, the circle is about the size of a single coin.This mirror Gives the user access to a limited form of Alter Self.
History
The mirror was created by Axioa to mend the damage done by time. She was able to remove wrinkles and restore the luster and color of her skin and hair. The mirror was created by shaping scales from a platinum dragon into a mirror frame and enchanting it with a modified form of the alter Alter Self. The platinum dragon upon finding that some of its scales were used for such vanity cursed the Mirror forcing the user to endure pain for every change that they made.
Creating and using the token
By placing a singe platinum coin on the circle and saying the command phrase while looking in the mirror the coin will transform. The former coin is now a small square token an inch across with the users face embossed on it. By placing the token in one of the slots on the side of the mirror you become attuned to the mirror and are able to access its magic. Once placed a token is fused to the mirror though it is still able to be depressed slightly. Only one token can be depressed at a time.
Using the Mirror
Once the mirror is attuned to the user they can press on their token and use a mental link with the mirror to alter their appearance. This process initially alters the image in the mirror not directly changing the users appearance. After the user has finished changing the image in the mirror they can activate the mirror and over the next hour the changes will take effect. The change is not instant nor painless, the more changes made the more pain involved. For example Changing a persons skin tone from pale to a light tan creates a mild burning itch all over, however changing pale skin to bark brown or black makes the user feel like someone poured acid all over them.
Once a person is attuned to the mirror their image is able to be accessed simply by pressing their token, this creates an image in the mirror of that user from the last time they used it. This image does not display the token holders clothes as the mirror actively excludes clothing from its enchantment.
Limitations of the mirror
The mirror was designed to make a person more attractive. As such while the effects of the mirror last as long as the mirror exists it can only change minor aspects of a person, such as basic size/shape/color. For example while a dragon in possession of the mirror can use it just like a human, a human could not give them self scales. A dragon would not be able to use the mirror to change shape, It would however be able to change the shape of its head or even change the color of its scales. It could even remove or add scars this includes the mending or removal of scales. Humans and elves would be able to superficially change to look like a member of the other race(Pointy ears) though they would not gain any of the racial traits. A human/humanoid can not turn their hands into claws nor give them self a beak, unless they normally would have them and then they would not be able to remove them.
The Mirror can only be used once every 3 days. A maximum of 4 users can be attuned to the mirror, a user can unattune from the mirror. Doing so dislodges the token from the frame and starts a reversal of all changes. The token dissolves over the next hour restoring the users original appearance, this process does not have the associated pain that the original change does. If a user dies their token can not be removed from the mirror and will always take up a slot on the mirror.
Destruction of the mirror
While the mirror is resistant to most conventional methods of damage,(Hitting it with a large rock) if destroyed the magical energy released completely obliterates whats left of the mirror and restores the original form of any creature that is attuned with the mirror.
DM Considerations
Because the maker of the mirror would never willingly give up the benefits of the mirror you might consider having one or more tokens in place already limiting the number of users. make sure that you have a good description of each person because the players will have access to their image.
Depending on the extent of the change you may wish to place a debuff on them if they fail a mental fortitude check on dealing with the trauma of the change.
The mirror should be found in a well guarded or secured location most likely in the possession of its current user. the number of tokens could tell of its history.
Notes: Only one Token can be created per person and it will evaporate after 1 hour if not placed in mirror., Square token must be added to the frame. This token is created by the Mirror frame using a platinum coin., Creation, Shapechanging, Deception
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