Magic Items

Rules for creating magic items can be found in the Core book on page 500 or here

Animated Portrait (existing magic item)

Aura faint illusion; CL 5th; Slot none; Price 500 gp; Weight 1 lb.

This 4-foot-by-6-foot framed painting is a detailed portrait of a particular intelligent creature, animated to show movement or action within the painted scene. The image reacts when questioned, with the creature turning to face the viewer and responding appropriately.

The image is a magical effect with no actual intelligence, but is programmed with up to ten 25-word verbal responses and can respond to questions if these responses seem appropriate.

For example, if one of the programmed responses is the name of the person shown in the portrait, it can answer questions such as “who are you?” and “what is your name?” If the item crafter is familiar with or has the cooperation of the creature depicted in the painting, the illusory image has the voice and mannerisms of that creature.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Feats Craft Wondrous Item; Spells magic mouth, major image; Cost 250 gp.

Wondrous Painting, Lesser

Aura faint illusion; CL 3rd; Slot none; Price 300 gp; Weight varies

The crafter of this item imbues the painting with a full illusion of an unchanging scene, no larger that five 10-ft cubes. This painting has an inscription at the bottom that, when read, triggers the illusion. The illusion lasts as long as the person who read the inscription concentrates on it.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Feats Craft Wondrous Item; Spells silent image; Cost 150 gp.

Wondrous Painting

Aura faint illusion; CL 3rd; Slot none; Price  400 gp; Weight varies

The crafter of this item imbues the painting with a full illusion of an unchanging scene, no larger that seven 10-ft cubes, along with ambient sound effects, but not understandable speech. This painting has an inscription at the bottom that, when read, triggers the illusion. The illusion lasts for as long as the person who read the inscription concentrates on it plus an additional two rounds. 

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Feats Craft Wondrous Item; Spells minor image; Cost 200 gp.

Wondrous Painting, Greater

Aura faint illusion; CL 5th; Slot none; Price  500 gp; Weight varies

The crafter of this item imbues the painting with a full illusion of an unchanging scene, no larger that nine 10-ft cubes, along with sound, smell, and thermal illusions. This painting has an inscription at the bottom that, when read, triggers the illusion. The illusion lasts for as long as the person who read the inscription concentrates on it plus an additional three rounds. 

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Feats Craft Wondrous Item; Spells major image; Cost 250 gp.