The Scroll Rack (Patreon)

Wondrous item, rare

This tremendous feat of magical engineering turns a humble spell scroll into an incendiary projectile.

Knowledge is (Fire)Power. You can load up to 6 spell scrolls into this weapon. While it is loaded you can make a ranged weapon attack against a target within range (100/400 feet) by firing the next loaded scroll at a target. If you are proficient with crossbows or firearms you are considered proficient with this weapon. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage as the scroll is shot at them. Hit or miss, the scroll then detonates and deals 2d6 force damage for each spell level of the scroll in a radius determined by the fired scroll:

(Level 0-2): 5 foot radius around the target.

(Level 3-6): 20 foot radius around the target.

(Level 7-9): 30 foot radius around the target.

Each creature in the affected area must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC is equal to 10 + the level of the spell on the fired scroll. A target takes half as much damage on a successful saving throw. To reload this weapon you must use an action to load up to 6 spell scrolls into the magazine and reinsert the rack.

CONFISCATION TAG #837: Seized from first-year Chadicus Thunderbrow. Suspect proceeded to steal multiple precious spell scrolls from the forbidden archives and sneak onto the stadium after hours to test his newfound invention. Having underestimated the potency of his design, he was discovered in a dazed state after causing exorbitant damage to the field. Both item and student have an untold capacity for destruction. Recommendation: obliteration of item and expulsion of student.

-Professor Greenbell

[MOTION DENIED. PENDING FURTHER TESTING]