Item: The Heart-Seed Scarab

Wondrous Item (Holy Symbol), Rare (Requires Attunement by a Cleric or Paladin of Thoth)

This thumb-sized scarab is carved from translucent green agate, pulsing with a faint, internal amber light. It feels strangely warm to the touch, unlike the cold dampness of the Fungal Court.

Resonance of the Ibis: While holding the scarab, you have Advantage on Intelligence (History) and Intelligence (Religion) checks related to the Thothian Empire and the ruins of Arden Vul.

Echo of Lycandrus: You can use the scarab as a spellcasting focus. When you cast a spell that restores hit points, the target gains 1d6 temporary hit points as a thin, protective film of translucent spores coats their skin for 1 minute.

The Vault Key: The scarab is the only physical key capable of bypassing the "Weight of Ma'at" seal on the Hall of Records.

Given to Aele by The Sovereign of the Mushroom Forest on Level 3 of Arden Vul (2.6.2026)

This magic item grants access to the Hall of Cylinders. It is likely that Aele and Dorn will go there at some point.