Carnivorous Tome

False Appearance. When closed, the Carnivorous Tome is nearly indistinguishable from a regular book. Creatures can make a DC 16 Perception check to determine that it is a Carnivorous Tome.

Deceptive Tome. When closed, the Tome can appear to be any book of the DM's choice. It cannot change its title or content in any way. The Carnivorous Tome can choose to remain as a regular book when opened as well, but it may not reveal that it is a Carnivorous Tome while open.

Bookish. Creatures may take an action to open or close the Carnivorous Tome. When opened, if the Tome chooses, it may reveal that it is a Carnivorous Tome. When revealed, it has rows of small teeth and its pages are blank.

Confusing Text. When read, the Tome is incredibly confusing. A creature reading the Tome must make a DC 10 Intelligence check each minute they read or take 2 psychic damage for each failed save.

Lesser Flight. The Tome takes one action to fly up to 15 feet away before falling violently onto the ground. If it lands on a creature, that creature makes a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or takes 1d4  bludgeoning damage.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 2 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) acid damage.

Acid Drip. Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, range 5/20 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) acid damage.

Fall. Melee Weapon Attack: Target makes a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. Hit: 3 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.