Tome of Tomes Patreon Project Hits Next Milestone!

I'm pleased to say that my little Patreon Tome of Tomes project has hit its 3rd Milestone! I'm now creating 8 new Tome of Tomes volumes twice monthly because of the kind support of my Patreons. So, with thanks to them, here's the next in the series...

The Portrait
Author: Noria Scora
Race: Unknown
Dimensions: 16x10x6
Weight: 22 lbs.
Materials: Leather-bound, woodboard, parchment
Rarity: Unique
Fields of Study:  Supernatural & unusual
Special Knowledge Categories: Dweomercraeft
Value: 5,000 gp

This evil work gives detailed instructions for a six-month-long process creating a portrait of longevity. This painting renders the portrayed immortal as long as the painting remains undamaged. Unfortunately, the creature portrayed moves 1 step towards Chaotic Evil every decade. It is believed that Noria Scora is an anagram for the Demon Prince that first created the work.

The ritual requires a spellcaster of at least 7th-level and four 4th-level (or greater) spellcasting assistants. During the process, a painter of no mean skill paints a portrait of the subject. At the culmination of the ritual, the painter is killed and his or her blood spread upon the painting which absorbs it when placed in the rays of a full moon.