Memory Table

Roll	Memory	Description	Challenge
1	Memory of the First Spell	The players witness Ateos casting his first spell as a child.	The players must complete the incantation by solving a riddle or performing a skill check.
2	Memory of Betrayal	Ateos is betrayed by a close friend, and the players see the moment it happened.	The players must identify the traitor among illusionary duplicates using Insight checks.
3	Memory of a Magical Duel	A fierce magical duel between Ateos and a rival mage plays out before the players.	The players must assist by countering spells or distracting the opponent (arcane puzzle).
4	Memory of Forbidden Knowledge	Ateos discovers a forbidden tome in a hidden library.	The players must solve a puzzle to unlock the tome’s secrets without triggering a trap.
5	Memory of a Lost Love	The players witness Ateos saying farewell to a loved one who left him.	The players must help Ateos move on by piecing together a shattered memento (puzzle).
6	Memory of a Catastrophe	A magical experiment goes horribly wrong, causing widespread destruction.	The players must stabilize the magic by manipulating runes or components in a timed puzzle.
7	Memory of a Divine Vision	Ateos experiences a vision from a god or higher being.	The players must interpret the vision through clues to solve a divine riddle.
8	Memory of Mastery	Ateos achieves mastery over a difficult spell or magical concept.	The players must replicate the spell by solving a complex magical equation or sequence.

Memory Details:

1. Memory of the First Spell:

   • The scene is a small, dimly lit room. A young Ateos stands before an open spellbook, hesitantly reciting words of power. The spell falters, and he looks up, uncertain.
   • Challenge: The players must correctly identify the missing words in the incantation or guide the young Ateos in performing the spell through a series of Intelligence or Arcana checks.

2. Memory of Betrayal:

   • Ateos and a friend sit in a tavern, laughing and toasting to their future. Suddenly, the friend slips a poisoned dagger into Ateos’s drink.
   • Challenge: The players must spot the subtle signs of betrayal by making Insight or Perception checks. They may also try to convince the fragment of Ateos to take a different course of action.

3. Memory of a Magical Duel:

   • The players find themselves in a grand, arcane arena. Ateos stands at one end, exchanging blasts of magic with a powerful rival.
   • Challenge: The players can assist by countering the rival’s spells, distracting them, or even providing tactical advice. This can be handled through spellcasting, Arcana checks, or clever roleplaying.

4. Memory of Forbidden Knowledge:

   • In a dusty, secret library, Ateos stumbles upon a tome bound in dark leather. He hesitates before opening it, the air thick with tension.
   • Challenge: The players must help Ateos unlock the tome’s secrets. This could involve a puzzle involving runes, arcane symbols, or a series of skill checks to avoid triggering a protective curse.

5. Memory of a Lost Love:

   • A misty, serene garden where Ateos and a loved one share a final, tearful goodbye before parting ways.
   • Challenge: The players must gather the pieces of a shattered memento (like a locket) by solving a puzzle or navigating a maze of memories. Once reassembled, they must comfort the fragment of Ateos.

6. Memory of a Catastrophe:

   • Ateos is at the center of a massive arcane ritual, but something goes wrong, and energy spirals out of control, causing explosions and chaos.
   • Challenge: The players must quickly stabilize the magic by solving a puzzle involving runes or alchemical ingredients. Time is of the essence, so speed and accuracy are key.

7. Memory of a Divine Vision:

   • Ateos kneels before a towering, radiant figure. The figure speaks in riddles, showing Ateos glimpses of possible futures.
   • Challenge: The players must interpret the vision by connecting clues in the memory, solving a divine riddle that could involve symbols, numbers, or moral choices.

8. Memory of Mastery:

   • Ateos is alone in his study, surrounded by magical tomes and glowing glyphs. He stands over a complex magical diagram, finally achieving mastery of a powerful spell.
   • Challenge: The players must replicate the spell by correctly arranging magical components or solving a complex equation. Success requires precision and understanding of magic.

Usage:

• Roll 1d8 when the party enters a memory corridor to determine which memory they experience.
• Each memory should present a unique challenge that engages the players in different ways, from combat and puzzles to roleplaying and skill checks.