Old Book of Betrayal

Type	Book
Discovered By	Irena
Discovery Date	2013-04-16
Discovery Location	Epinotke, Beluaterra
Abilities	Prestige +3
Current Owner	Irena

The Old Book of Betrayal is a rather nondescript tome. It fits easily in the hand, no matter who holds it. It is bound in brown leather and looks quite weathered. The only thing of note about the book's outward appearance is the closing clasp, about the size of a coin, that seems stained with a bloody sheen when shifted in the light. The text within it appears to be totally of no note; Perhaps the numbers and letters within are a ledger of grain reports. However, when you look closer there are sigils and strange symbols contained within the margins that speak of something more. For all it's common appearance however, there is something compelling about the book that is recognized by all who see it. If it were placed upon a shelf with a host of other tomes you would know this book was special.

Peasants in Epinotke tell a story that the book was the secret journal of an apprentice sage. She used the book to store her lessons with a secret code. During her lessons the apprentice fell in love with her master. Though he took her as a lover he was unfaithful and uncaring. In retaliation for her broken heart she plotted against her teacher, seeking out greater powers to turn against him. With a spell she trapped the master's power into the book.