Ye Olde Shoppe of Magicks – The Sprocketmouse of Many Uses

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The Sprocketmouse of Many Uses

Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster or artificer)

Description:
A tiny, clockwork mouse made of silver and brass, wearing a miniature mage’s hat. When activated with the command word “Meeska, Mooska!”, it squeaks, scurries, and conjures whatever simple tool or magical contraption its master might need. Its eyes glow with cheerful light as gears hum within, and a faint tune of enchanted bells plays in the air.

Some scholars claim the Sprocketmouse was created by an eccentric gnome artificer who wanted to make “the perfect adventure companion.” Others believe it was a gift from the Feywild, designed to help those with pure hearts and chaotic luck.

Any resemblance to a tool used by a very famous mouse is entirely coincidental *cough*

Base Abilities

The Sprocketmouse can produce one nonmagical tool, key, or device that would fit within a 3-foot cube.

  • The item lasts for 10 minutes or until dismissed as a bonus action.
  • Examples: a ladder, crowbar, frying pan, quill, rope, or a musical instrument.
  • You can use this ability 3 times per day. The Sprocketmouse recharges all expended uses at dawn.

Sprocketmouse Magic Table (d8)
When you activate the Sprocketmouse, roll a d8. The device occasionally produces something… extra.

  • d8 Magical Surprise
  • 1 Sparkle Shield — You gain +2 AC for 1 minute as a shimmer of protective sparkles surrounds you.
  • 2 Tinkertail Fix-It — Instantly mends one broken item or mechanical construct within 5 feet.
  • 3 Feather Helper — Summons a spectral white glove that can perform the Mage Hand spell for 10 minutes.
  • 4 Giggling Gizmo — A random sound effect (boing, squeak, trumpet fanfare) distracts enemies; all within 10 ft make a DC 13 Wisdom save or have disadvantage on their next attack.
  • 5 Pocket Umbrella — Deploys an umbrella that negates the next source of falling or flame damage.
  • 6 Cheerful Chorus — Plays a heroic tune that grants 1d4 temporary hit points to allies within 30 feet.
  • 7 Infinite Crayon — Creates a glowing chalk/crayon that draws illusions visible for 1 hour (Minor Illusion once).
  • 8 Big Sprocketmouse Moment — The Sprocketmouse manifests a one-use spell effect determined by the DM (Levitate, Knock, Detect Magic, or Dispel Magic).

Special Feature — “The Right Tool for the Job”
Once per long rest, when faced with a unique obstacle (trap, riddle, locked gate, etc.), you can ask the Sprocketmouse for help.
Roll a d20:

  • On a 15 or higher, the Sprocketmouse produces the perfect tool, granting advantage on one relevant check.
  • On a natural 20, it produces a minor wondrous item (DM’s choice) that lasts for 1 hour.
  • On a 1, the Sprocketmouse malfunctions hilariously (sparks, confetti, or a runaway mop).

Personality:
The Sprocketmouse is semi-sentient, cheerful, and unshakably optimistic. It squeaks encouragements like “You can do it!” or “Gosh, that’s swell!”
If left unattended, it might tidy up, oil door hinges, or “help” by disassembling traps that weren’t broken.

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