The Illithid sphere shaped crystal glows faintly with a swirl of ever changing color. When not connected with the mind flayer lair it was created for, the assimilation crystal only contains 1 charge which is recharged at dawn.
With the crystal in hand, the user may use the crystals 1 charge to cast calm emotions (spell save DC 16). No somatic or verbal components required. If the target creatures are made to stare at the crystal for an un-interrupted 10 minutes prior to the cast, the targets have disadvantage on their saving throw.
If a target fails their save against this magical effect 3 times within 1 week, the target has all mental ability scored lowered by 4 (to a minimum of 1) and has disadvantage on INT, WIS and CHA saves and checks permanently. This condition can only be reversed via arcane or divine magic.
After the crystals charge is consumed, the user may still use the crystal to cast the calm emotions spell at the expense of their own spell slots. This can be done regardless if the caster has prepared the spell or not. The additional effects, such as the reduced INT, do not apply when the crystal is used in this manner.
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