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}}The '''Dragon-scale Tome''', which is named for the blue from dragon shavings used to make its pages, investigates the history and fate of twenty of the most prominent [[:Category:Artifacts|artifacts]] on [[Oerth]]. Written by [[Timonas]] of [[Jalpa]] by the command of the [[Malachite Throne]], it compiles other histories, rumors, legends and spells.
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The book is used in researching the [[Hand of Vecna]] and [[Eye of Vecna]].  It describes some of the times the artifacts have appeared throughout history.
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Latest revision as of 10:59, 10 September 2025

Greyhawk Literature (in-world)
Dragon-Scale Tome
General information
Type:Book
First appearance:WGA4 Vecna Lives!

"The Dragon-scale Tome, ...so named because its pages are made from fine shavings of blue dragon hide, is an investigation into the history and fate of 20 of the most prominent artifacts on Oerth. Written by Timonas of Jalpa by the command of the Emperor of the Malachite Throne, the book is a compilation from other histories, rumors, legends, and spells. Thus, it is a mixture of fact and fiction."[1]

The book is used in researching the Hand of Vecna and Eye of Vecna. It describes some of the times the artifacts have appeared throughout history.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. WGA4 Vecna Lives! (1990), p.22.

Bibliography

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