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title: Astral Compass
description: A magical device for navigating to a desired location on the astral plane.
date_pub: 2023-02-19T18:46:00-05:00
section: magic items
content_type: feature
short_code: miac
---

A 1.5" diameter, golden medallion, etched with 4 lines (marking the 4 cardinal directions), and set with a small purple gem in the center.

-   **On the Astral Plane**: Can "see" astral currents, as well as sense the general direction to the shortest path to any location in multiverse (which appears as a faint, golden glow on the horizon).

-   **While Piloting an Astral Console**: Can perceive a 360 degree "tactical" view of the ship, up to 300 yards out, as well as the "optimal" current to ride to reach their desired destination (which itself glows like a beacon).

-   Serves the same function as a navigator on an astral vessel.

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* If the desired location is within (1? 2? 4?) hours of travel, the pilot can "reach out" and see it in a similar "tactical" view.
    * This view can also be used during combat, focusing on other ships
* The compass only works with "where" queries - where is so-and-so? where is the source of this effect? where is the last resting place of some artifact?
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