Crystal Masks

Crystal Mask of Detection

This crystal mask is held in place with black cloth straps, and it covers only the top portion of the face. Translucent and shot through with golden flecks, the mask is warm to the touch.

A crystal mask of detection grants you a +10 competence bonus on Search checks.

Prerequisites (M): Craft Wondrous Item, Search 10 ranks.

Prerequisites (P): Craft Universal Item, Search 10 ranks.

Cost to Create: 5,000 gp, 400 XP, 10 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 90. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173.

Crystal Mask of Discernment

This transparent crystal mask has a pale green tinge and covers all the face, except the mouth and jaw. Its straps are made of silvery cloth.

A crystal mask of discernment grants you a +10 insight bonus on Sense Motive checks.

Prerequisites (M): Craft Wondrous Item, Sense Motive 10 ranks.

Prerequisites (P): Craft Universal Item, Sense Motive 10 ranks.

Cost to Create: 5,000 gp, 400 XP, 10 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 90. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173.

Crystal Mask of Dread

This black crystal mask is mapped with writhing red veins. It hides the entire face, revealing only the eyes. Black leather straps hold it tightly in place.

A crystal mask of dread grants you a +10 competence bonus on Intimidate checks.

Prerequisites (M): Craft Wondrous Item, Intimidate 10 ranks.

Prerequisites (P): Craft Universal Item, Intimidate 10 ranks.

Cost to Create: 5,000 gp, 400 XP, 10 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 91. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173.

Crystal Mask of Insight

A simple, thin band of turquoise crystal, this item masks only the eyes. Thin, bone-white twine holds it in place.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 91. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173, as the crystal mask of insightful detection. Changed crystal mask of insightful detection to crystal mask of insight where it still adhered to the older XPH item name in the MIC.

Crystal Mask of Knowledge

This mask features a piece of curved golden crystal that covers the forehead. The crystal is attached to the front of a dark brown cloth cap.

A crystal mask of knowledge grants you a +5 competence bonus on a specific type of Knowledge check. For instance, one mask would add the bonus on Knowledge (psionics) checks, while another would do so for Knowledge (history).

Prerequisites (M): Craft Wondrous Item, Knowledge 5 ranks of the appropriate type.

Prerequisites (P): Craft Universal Item, Knowledge 5 ranks of the appropriate type.

Cost to Create: 1,250 gp, 100 XP, 3 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 91. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173.

Crystal Mask of Languages

This cobalt mask covers only the lower portion of the face. Light brown leather straps hold it in place.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 91. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 173.

Crystal Mask of Mindarmor

The front portion of this periwinkle crystal mask drops down below the eyes. Narrow slits in the mask allow the wearer full range of vision.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 92. Originally published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 174.

Crystal Mask of Psionic Craft

This bright blue opaque eye covering extends up to the hairline, down below the nose, and back to the ears. Though easy to pull off if desired, the mask fits snugly and needs no straps to keep it in place.

A crystal mask of psionic craft grants you a +10 competence bonus on Psicraft checks.

Prerequisites (P): Craft Universal Item, Psicraft 10 ranks.

Cost to Create: 5,000 gp, 400 XP, 10 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 92. Previously published in Expanded Psionics Handbook, page 174. Reverted the prerequisites to those in that prior book.

Crystal Mask of Visual Insight

This transparent band extends around the head at eye level.