# Illuminator's Tattoo > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Wondrous Items | > | **Rarity** | Common | > | **Attunement** | Yes | > | **Source** | TCoE p.127 | --- ## Description Produced by a special needle, this tattoo features beautiful calligraphic patterns. While the tattoo is on your skin, you can write with your fingertip as if it were an ink pen that never runs dry. You can use your action to write a magical message of up to 50 words on a surface or object, which lasts for 24 hours or until you dismiss it. You can make the message invisible to all creatures except yourself. A detect magic spell reveals the presence of the message. --- ## Properties - Write with your **fingertip** as if it were an ink pen. - Action: write a magical message (up to **50 words**) on a surface — lasts **24 hours** or until dismissed. - The message can be made **invisible** to all except yourself. - Requires attunement.