Shovel

A shovel is an ordinary work tool carried in Elaria by travelers, scouts, and people helping a settlement. It is suitable for situations involving earth or removing a shallow layer of material. Wear and markings may reveal what its previous owner regularly used it for.

It adds a bonus to a strength test for digging or removing earth. It does not automatically open a stone wall or reveal where something is hidden. The party must first choose a sensible location and purpose for the work. A shovel can help prepare a camp, uncover a buried entrance, or search for an object whose location is indicated by other clues.

Rules effect: +2 STR when digging or removing earth. The price is 5 sp. The item is reusable rather than a single-use supply. Its listed effect applies to the situation it is intended for. Additional bonuses, other forms of protection, and new magical abilities are not part of this entry.