Skelekey (Patreon)

Wondrous item, rare

This weathered metal key rattles in your hand, as if it's not entirely solid. At its center is a stylized skull with a pair of small, glimmering gems in its eye sockets.

This key can be used to open any lock that has a lockpicking DC of 25 or lower. If a lock is under the effects of arcane lock, it ignores the benefits of that spell on the lock. If a lock or locked object is trapped, opening it with this key also prevents the trap from being triggered.

Each time the key is used to open a lock, one of its gems becomes dull and cracked. Once both gems are cracked, the key loses its magic.

"It'll get you in and out of most anywhere unnoticed, but be warned: when the eyes grow dim, so too do your chances."

—A hasty word of warning from a Thieves' Guild shotcaller.