Helm of Comprehending Languages
Wondrous Item · Common
Helm of Comprehending Languages is a wondrous item priced at 200 gp, no attunement. An open-faced helm of brushed steel, its brow ringed with delicate runes representing tongues from across the planes.
Item Details
- Type
- Wondrous Item
- Rarity
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- Price
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- Attunement
- Not required
Description
An open-faced helm of brushed steel, its brow ringed with delicate runes representing tongues from across the planes. Often dented from earlier owners' battles, it nonetheless retains a curious clarity along its inner band. While wearing this helm, you can use an action to cast the comprehend languages spell from it at will. The helm reads written script as well as overheard speech, translating the meaning silently into the wearer's mind. It does not grant the ability to speak unfamiliar tongues, only to understand them, leaving diplomats often nodding wisely while struggling for replies.