A magical vitality detector is a device used in the world of magic to measure and analyze the levels of magical energy or vitality present in a person, object, or location. This ingenious tool operates by detecting and quantifying the flow and concentration of magical energy. It can reveal the strength and nature of magical life force, providing valuable insights and information about the magical properties and potential of various entities. The magical vitality detector consists of several components, including specialized crystals, sensors, and a display unit. The crystals, usually made from enchanted minerals or gemstones, possess the unique ability to resonate and respond to magical energy. These crystals are carefully calibrated and embedded within the detector, allowing them to detect even the faintest traces of magical vitality.
"Ideally we would have been able to talk about [the Vitality Sensor] in terms of the software implementation rather than just the sensor itself," Shigeru Miyamoto told Mercury News. "I don't have any indication for you [of what we have in the works] other than to say that we have lots of very creative ideas." He then asked for the confidence of those who are skeptical of the hardware.
Nintendo has fallen into the same trap with the Vitality Sensor for some reason, with this piece of hardware we have Shigeru Miyamoto speaking in generalities instead of showing us the hidden magic with a ready-to-go tech demo. During an invitation-only question and answer session at E3, Miyamoto discussed the Vitality Sensor in very vague terms, saying that he has ideas about how to use it, including its inclusion in a new Pokemon title.
These crystals are carefully calibrated and embedded within the detector, allowing them to detect even the faintest traces of magical vitality. When activated, the sensors within the device collect and analyze the energy signals emitted by the surrounding environment. These signals are then converted into readable data and displayed on the unit's screen.
Magic Items By Dungeon Level (Major Spoilers)
So I've completed my initial pass at the list of magic items found within the Dungeon of the Mad Mage, level by level.
Goal: To determine whether or not magical item treasure needs to be added to the loot found by a party going through this campaign book.
Technique: Enumerating all individual magic items, level by level; even items which have only minor magical properties.
Without further ado, here is the list. Please let me know if there's anything I've missed or erroneously included (e.g. an item mentioned in the book, but which is unattainable by the party). I will update this list as necessary.
Dungeon Denizens (Monsters & NPCs)
- blast scepter (Rod, very rare, requires attunement)
- horned ring (Ring, very rare, requires attunement)
- robe of eyes (Wondrous Item, rare, requires attunement)
- cloak of the manta ray (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
Level 1 - Dungeon Level
- circlet of blasting (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- driftglobe (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- wand of secrets (Wand, uncommon)
Level 2 - Arcane Chambers
- circlet of human perfection (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement by a humanoid)
- dust of disappearance (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- pot of awakening (Wondrous Item, common)
- potion of healing (Potion, common)
- ring of swimming (Ring, uncommon)
- spell scroll of raise dead (Scroll, rare)
Level 3 - Sargauth Level
- elemental gem of water (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- potion of animal friendship (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of healing (Potion, common)
- potion of water breathing (Potion, uncommon)
Level 4 - Twisted Caverns
- boots of elvenkind (Wondrous Item, uncommon) [one boot; other is on Level 5]
- pipe of smoke monsters (Wondrous Item, common)
- potion of healing (two) (Potion, common)
- rope of climbing (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- spell scroll of gaseous form (Scroll, uncommon)
- spell scroll of magic weapon (Scroll, uncommon)
Level 5 - Wyllowwood
- boots of elvenkind (Wondrous Item, uncommon) [one boot; other is on Level 4]
- hide armor of resistance to lightning (Armor (hide), rare, requires attunement)
- potion of gaseous form (Potion, rare)
- potion of greater healing (Potion, uncommon)
- spell scroll of heroes’ feast (Scroll, very rare)
- spell scroll of speak with animals (Scroll, common)
- staff of flowers (Staff, common)
- sword of sharpness, "Tearulai" (Weapon (longsword), very rare, requires attunement)
- wand of fireballs (Wand, rare, requires attunement by a spellcaster)
Level 6 - Lost Level
- dagger of blindsight (Weapon (dagger), rare, requires attunement)
- sentinel shield (Armor (shield), uncommon)
- spell scroll of mass cure wounds (Scroll, rare)
Level 7 - Maddgoth's Castle
- elemental gem of air (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- horned ring (Ring, very rare, requires attunement) [worn by Maddgoth]
- Maddgoth’s helm (Wondrous Item, very rare, requires attunement by any humanoid)
- potion of fire breath (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of invisibility (Potion, very rare)
- spell scroll of cloudkill (Scroll, rare)
- wand of conducting (Wand, common)
Level 8 - Slitherswamp
- candle of invocation, dedicated to Sseth, the neutral evil yuan-ti god (Wondrous Item, very rare, requires attunement)
- headband of intellect (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement)
- rod of rulership (Rod, rare, requires attunement)
- spell scroll of modify memory (Scroll, rare)
Level 9 - Dweomercore
- gem of seeing (Wondrous Item, rare, requires attunement)
- potion of greater healing (three) (Potion, uncommon)
- professor orb (Wondrous Item, rare)
- spell scroll of legend lore (Scroll, rare) [turns to dust if Elan finishes copying it]
Level 10 - Muiral's Gauntlet
- chest of preserving (Wondrous Item, common)
- cloak of elvenkind (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement)
- gauntlets of ogre power (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement)
- mithral armor (Armor (plate), uncommon)
- oil of slipperiness (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of greater healing (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of healing (Potion, common)
- potion of superior healing (Potion, rare)
- spell scroll of hold person (Scroll, uncommon)
- +1 wand of the war mage (Wand, uncommon, requires attunement by a spellcaster)
Level 11 - Troglodyte Warrens
- dagger of venom (Weapon (dagger), rare)
- dread helm (Wondrous Item, common)
- potion of supreme healing (Potion, very rare)
Level 12 - Maze Level
- gloves of missile snaring (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement)
- horn of the Endless Maze (Wondrous Item, rare)
- potion of healing (two) (Potion, common)
- potion of vitality (Potion, very rare)
- spell scroll of telekinesis (Scroll, rare)
Level 13 - Trobriand's Graveyard
- Dodecahedron of Doom (Wondrous Item, rare)
- Nolzur's marvelous pigments (Wondrous Item, very rare)
- Orb of Gonging (Wondrous Item, common)
- potion of diminution (Potion, rare)
- potion of longevity (Potion, very rare)
Level 14 - Arcturiadoom
- spell scroll of polymorph (Scroll, rare)
Level 15 - Obstacle Course
- dwarven thrower (Weapon (warhammer), very rare, requires attunement by a dwarf)
- elemental gem of fire (Wondrous Item, uncommon) [magic ember random result]
- figurine of wondrous power, onyx dog (Wondrous Item, rare)
- necklace of fireballs (one bead) (Wondrous Item, rare) [magic ember random result]
- potion of greater healing (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of resistance (fire) (Potion, uncommon)
- wand of magic detection (Wand, uncommon)
Level 16 - Crystal Labyrinth
- manual of gainful exercise (Wondrous Item, very rare)
- potion of greater healing (Potion, uncommon)
- tome of clear thought (Wondrous Item, very rare)
Level 17 - Seadeeps
- drow-made dagger with silver web filigree [minor property: magically plays a fragment of a guitar solo when struck or used to strike a foe] (Weapon (dagger), common)
- potion of supreme healing (Potion, very rare)
- potion of resistance (acid) (Potion, uncommon)
- Quaal's feather token, tree (Wondrous Item, rare)
Level 18 - Vanrakdoom
- cloak of the bat (Wondrous Item, rare, requires attunement)
- mithral armor (Armor (chain shirt), uncommon) [minor property: grants its wearer darkvision out to a range of 60 feet]
- sun blade (Weapon (longsword), rare, requires attunement)
Level 19 - Caverns of Ooze
- boots of false tracks (Wondrous Item, common)
- candle of the deep (Wondrous Item, common)
- gem of brightness (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- mariner's armor (Armor (scale mail), uncommon)
- orb of direction (Wondrous Item, common)
- pole of angling (Wondrous Item, common)
- potion of healing (Potion, common)
- sending stone (Wondrous Item, uncommon) [pair; one in area 2, other in area 13c]
Level 20 - Runestone Caverns
- amulet of proof against detection and location (Wondrous Item, uncommon, requires attunement)
- bead of force (Wondrous Item, rare)
- chime of opening (Wondrous Item, rare)
- portable hole (Wondrous Item, rare)
- potion of mind reading (Potion, rare)
- potion of resistance (force) (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of resistance (lightning) (Potion, uncommon)
- potion of superior healing (Potion, rare)
- ring of x-ray vision (Ring, rare, requires attunement)
- staff of frost (Staff, very rare, requires attunement by a druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard)
Level 21 - Terminus Level
- mace of smiting (Weapon (mace), rare)
Level 22 - Shadowdusk Hold
- black crystal tablet (Wondrous Item, legendary, requires attunement by a creature that has proficiency in the arcana skill)
- decanter of endless water (Wondrous Item, uncommon)
- ioun stone of insight (Wondrous Item, very rare, requires attunement)
- nine lives stealer (Weapon (longsword), very rare, requires attunement)
- potion of cloud giant strength (Potion, very rare)
- potion of invisibility (Potion, very rare)
- potion of supreme healing (Potion, very rare)
- spell scroll of flesh to stone (Scroll, very rare)
- staff of power (Staff, very rare, requires attunement by a sorcerer, warlock, or wizard)
Level 23 - Mad Wizard's Lair
- helm of the Scavenger (Wondrous Item, legendary, requires attunement by a spellcaster) [it's a spelljammer ship's chair, not a helmet]
- horned ring (Ring, very rare, requires attunement)
- instrument of the bards, Anstruth harp (Wondrous Item, very rare, requires attunement by a bard)
- rod of lordly might (Rod, legendary, requires attunement)
- +3 shield (Armor (shield), very rare)
- Shield of the Uven Rune (Armor (shield), very rare, requires attunement)
- wand of wonder (Wand, rare, requires attunement by a spellcaster) [possessed and animated by Rantantar]
- Updated Level 9: potion
sof greater healing (three) - Removed Level 12: horn of Valhalla (was a reference point for horn of the Endless Maze)
- Alphabetized per-level, added item type and rarity.
- Updated Level 7: added Maddgoth's Helmet.
That's how I see it: A character can use Detect Magic to figure out exactly what a potion will do. Would you allow this in the campaign you run? Would you let players use this spell to identify other magic items as well? I think I might.
The display provides a real-time visualization of the magical energy levels, indicating whether they are low, moderate, or high. The magical vitality detector is commonly used by magical beings, such as wizards, witches, and enchanters, as a tool for various purposes. It can help identify magical artifacts, determine the potency of spells or enchantments, and locate sources of magical energy, such as ley lines or magical creatures. This device is also invaluable in assessing the health and vitality of individuals, allowing practitioners to gauge their magical potential or diagnose any imbalances or deficiencies in their magical energy. While the magical vitality detector is a powerful tool, it is important to note that it has its limitations. It can only measure and analyze the flow and concentration of magical energy, rather than providing detailed information about the precise magical properties or capabilities of an object or person. Additionally, the detector's effectiveness may be influenced by external factors, such as interference from other magical devices or the presence of anti-magic barriers. In conclusion, the magical vitality detector is a versatile and essential tool in the realm of magic. It enables practitioners to objectively measure and assess the magical energy levels of various entities, aiding in the understanding and manipulation of magic. With its ability to reveal the hidden aspects of the magical world, this device continues to play a significant role in the practice and study of magic..
Reviews for "Illuminating the Invisible: The Magical Vitality Detector and its Role in Ghost Hunting"
- Jane - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really disappointed with the magical vitality detector. It seemed to give completely inaccurate readings and was really unreliable. I bought it to help me track my magic levels, but it was just a waste of money. I would not recommend it to anyone.
- Mark - 1 out of 5 stars - The magical vitality detector was a complete letdown. It frequently malfunctioned and its results were far from accurate. I tried using it multiple times, but each time it failed to provide reliable readings. It's definitely not worth the price, and I regret purchasing it.
- Samantha - 3 out of 5 stars - While the magical vitality detector had some potential, I found it to be quite frustrating to use. It often gave inconsistent readings, and it was difficult to interpret the results. I was hoping for a more user-friendly and accurate device. It's not the worst, but I wouldn't recommend it either.
- Andrew - 2 out of 5 stars - The magical vitality detector had a lot of promise, but it fell short in its performance. It was not as sensitive as I expected, and the readings were often unreliable. I had hoped for a more efficient and effective tool to track my magical energy. I was disappointed with its overall functionality.