{"id":1492,"date":"2026-03-14T14:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/?p=1492"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:51:03","slug":"dnd-portable-glyphs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/dnd-portable-glyphs\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Glyph System (PGS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Idea<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Portable Glyph<\/strong> is a <strong>contained spell construct<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains four components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Spell Matrix\n+ Glyph Frame\n+ Catalyst Material\n+ Trigger Mechanism\n= Portable Glyph\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum stored spell level: <strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Required Spell Foundations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To craft a portable glyph the creator must know or have access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Function<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Glyph of Warding<\/td><td>Creates spell container<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arcane Lock<\/td><td>Stabilizes glyph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Circle<\/td><td>Prevents magical leakage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional advanced control:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Spell<\/th><th>Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Contingency<\/td><td>Complex triggers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symbol<\/td><td>Legendary glyph effects<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Glyph Construction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Portable glyphs require <strong>three physical components<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Glyph Frame<\/strong><\/td><td>Physical medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arcane Core<\/strong><\/td><td>Spell energy container<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trigger Mechanism<\/strong><\/td><td>Activation condition<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Glyph Frame Materials<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Different cultures build glyphs differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Frame Type<\/th><th>Culture<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><th>Stability<\/th><th>Bonus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Runestone plate<\/td><td>Dwarven<\/td><td>40 gp<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>+2 durability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood sigil parchment<\/td><td>Dark-elf<\/td><td>30 gp<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>+1 spell DC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clockwork rune disk<\/td><td>Gnomish<\/td><td>50 gp<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>programmable trigger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crystal sigil shard<\/td><td>Arcane<\/td><td>75 gp<\/td><td>Very High<\/td><td>+1 spell damage die<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tattoo glyph<\/td><td>Forbidden magic<\/td><td>100 gp<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>hidden<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Crafting Time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Spell Level<\/th><th>Craft Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>3 hours (INT 9)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>6 hours (INT 11)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>12 hours (INT 14, CON 11)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>24 hours (INT 14, CON 14)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Crafting Check<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Arcana check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DC = 12 + spell level\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure = unstable glyph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Storage Capacity<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A character can safely maintain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Intelligence modifier + proficiency bonus\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>portable glyphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wizard INT 18 (+4)<br>PB +3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe capacity = <strong>7 glyphs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond this \u2192 instability checks happen instantly upon creation of any glyph over the Safe capacity limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Instability (Loss Probability)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Each <strong>week of storage<\/strong> roll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>d100<\/th><th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1\u20133<\/td><td>Glyph dissolves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4\u20137<\/td><td>Trigger weakens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\u201395<\/td><td>Stable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>96\u2013100<\/td><td>Glyph intensifies (+1 DC or +1 damage die)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Modifiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Condition<\/th><th>Modifier<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dwarven frame<\/td><td>-2 failure (Instability table is reduced by 2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crystal frame<\/td><td>-3 failure (Instability table is reduced by 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood sigil<\/td><td>+2 instability (Instability table is increased by 2)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A roll of 1, always dissolves the Glyph, 1 cannot be modified out of the table, minimum value will always remain 1.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Example : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Dwarven frame is used then Instability table is reduced by 2, which means that :<br>Glyph dissolves on a 1, Trigger weakens on 2-5, Stable for 6-93, Glyph intensifies for 94-100.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Trigger Systems<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose when crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple triggers can be used, each additional trigger adds a -10 to the success of the artficing roll (increases Instability).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Trigger Type<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Touch<\/td><td>activates on contact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Command<\/td><td>spoken word<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact<\/td><td>thrown object<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proximity<\/td><td>creature enters radius (cannot exceed 30ft\/9m)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damage<\/td><td>activates when struck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Timed<\/td><td>delay activation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spell detection<\/td><td>activates when magic nearby<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Deployment Modes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trap Glyph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Placed on surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>opening door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pressure plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>proximity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reaction Glyph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attached to wearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example triggers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>when wearer takes damage\nwhen wearer is targeted by spell\nwhen HP drops below threshold\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automated Sentinel Glyph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Area-control automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>detect hostile creature\ndetect undead\ndetect weapon drawn\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thrown Glyph Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Range: <strong>30 ft<\/strong> (9m)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Misfire Table<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll <strong>d20 if crafting fails<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>d20<\/th><th>Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Immediate detonation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Spell targets creator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Wild magic surge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Random spell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Delayed activation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6\u201315<\/td><td>Works normally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Damage doubled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Radius doubled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Trigger resets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Spell not consumed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Permanent glyph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Random Glyph Generator<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spell Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>d12<\/th><th>Type<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Fire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Cold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Lightning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Necrotic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Radiant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Poison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Illusion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Charm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Summoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Battlefield control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Healing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Random<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>d10<\/th><th>Trigger<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Touch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Command word<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Impact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Proximity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Time delay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Damage taken<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Spell cast nearby<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Door opened<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Object moved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Random<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Random Malfunction Table<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If a glyph is unstable roll d12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>d12<\/th><th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Spell reversed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Radius doubled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Radius halved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Random target<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Delay 1 round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Delay 1 minute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Trigger twice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Spell weaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Spell stronger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>caster detected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>random elemental effect<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>perfect execution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Example Portable Glyph<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dwarven Thunder Rune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Runestone<br>Spell stored: Thunderwave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger: Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Throw 30 ft\n15 ft cube\nCON save\n3d8 thunder damage\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drow Blood Sigil of Paralysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Blood parchment<br>Spell: Hold Person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>touch or proximity\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gnomish Clockwork Shield Glyph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Clockwork disk<br>Spell: Shield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>when wearer is hit by attack\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Upgrade System<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Glyph Engineering<\/strong> skill required <br>(can only be learnt from gnome master, blood-sister, dwarven mason), instead of ASI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Upgrade<\/th><th>Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dual-spell glyph<\/td><td>two spells stored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rechargeable glyph<\/td><td>resets after long rest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chain glyph<\/td><td>triggers another glyph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote activation<\/td><td>magical detonator<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Examples<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dwarven Thunder Rune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x300.png\" alt=\"Dwarven Thunder Rune\" class=\"wp-image-1494\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Item Description<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>heavy obsidian rune disk<\/strong> set into a hammered <strong>bronze dwarven frame<\/strong>, engraved with angular thunder sigils. The runes glow faint blue and vibrate when activated. When thrown, the rune detonates into a shockwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Runestone plate<br>Stored Spell: Thunderwave<br>Trigger: Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glyph Frame: <strong>Runestone plate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalyst: powdered sapphire (10 gp)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stored spell: Thunderwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools: Mason tools or Artificer tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carve thunder rune geometry into runestone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed catalyst powder into rune grooves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cast <strong>Glyph of Warding<\/strong> while focusing spell matrix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bind the rune with <strong>Arcane Lock<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stabilize with <strong>Magic Circle<\/strong> during final seal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Craft Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">DC = 12 + spell level (14)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw range: <strong>30 ft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact effect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">15 ft cube shockwave<br>CON save<br>3d8 thunder damage<br>push 10 ft<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drow Blood Sigil of Paralysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Drow Blood Sigil of Paralysis\" class=\"wp-image-1495\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Item Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A thin <strong>black parchment sigil<\/strong> written in <strong>living crimson blood runes<\/strong>. The sigil pulses like a heartbeat. When triggered, the blood glyph releases binding magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Blood sigil parchment<br>Spell: Hold Person<br>Trigger: Touch or proximity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glyph Frame: blood parchment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalyst: fresh blood from spellcaster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spell: Hold Person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draw ritual circle in blood ink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write sigil language of the Veyr\u2019Dhal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cast <strong>Glyph of Warding<\/strong> into the sigil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bind spell with sacrificial blood catalyst.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Craft Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">DC 14<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood magic instability modifier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">+2 instability<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger radius:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">15 ft proximity or touch<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Effect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold Person<br>WIS save<br>DC based on glyph creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gnomish Clockwork Shield Glyph<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"Gnomish Clockwork Shield Glyph\" class=\"wp-image-1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kourentzes.com\/konstantinos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Item Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>small brass clockwork disk<\/strong> with rotating rune rings. 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