Scribe's Quill

Scribe's Quill

1st-level transmutation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a quill)
Duration: 1 hour


Scribe's Quill is a transmutation spell that endows a simple writing instrument with the ability to autonomously transcribe spoken words. This spell transforms the mundane task of writing into an effortless act of magic, allowing thoughts and speeches to be captured in ink without the need for manual labor. As the caster utters the incantation, the quill quivers with newfound life, ready to dance across the pages at the command of the spoken word.

Upon casting Scribe's Quill, you touch a quill and infuse it with magical energy. The quill becomes animated, standing poised on the edge of the parchment as if awaiting its cue. When you or another designated speaker begins to speak, the quill springs into action, its tip darting across the paper with precision and grace.

The spell enables the quill to understand and transcribe spoken language in real-time, regardless of the speaker's pace or complexity of speech. It writes in a neat, legible script, capturing every word with meticulous accuracy. This makes the spell particularly valuable for recording lengthy discourses, transcribing meetings or interviews, or writing letters and documents without the physical strain of writing by hand.

Scribe's Quill is highly sought after in academic circles, among scholars, scribes, and researchers who value the efficiency and accuracy it provides. It is also popular in legal and bureaucratic settings, where the need for precise record-keeping is paramount.

The magic of the quill is such that it can only transcribe spoken words; it cannot create original content or interpret non-verbal communication. The spell lasts for an hour, during which the quill can transcribe continuously. Once the spell ends, the quill ceases its motion and becomes a normal writing instrument once again.

Classes: Bard, Wizard, Cleric
Source: Custom Creation


Scribe's Quill is more than a convenient tool; it is a celebration of the written word, a magical ode to the art of transcription. It represents a harmonious blend of magic and scholarship, a testament to the ways in which arcane powers can enhance and elevate the pursuit of knowledge. In the dance of the quill across the parchment, one can find a delicate balance between the spoken word and the enduring legacy of the written record.