This tiny fragment of cast-off crystal glows with a minuscule bit of power.

When held, a skill shard telepathically whispers its command word into your mind. When you activate it, you gain a +5 competence bonus on your next check with a specific skill, chosen during the item’s creation. The check must begin before the end of your turn and must be completed within 10 minutes. A skill shard disintegrates when used.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, specified skill 5 ranks.
Cost to Create: 100 gp, 8 XP, 1 day.