| 1- Aside from the artificers monocle, the items you have are pretty good for wizards. I just don't know what the monocle is, so I can't judge.
2- No, each item in the wondrous item section has their own caster level for the item, and ability score buff items are all 8th level (including each bonus).
3- I don't know where the rules are, but yes this is true. It's a static, continuous bonus to intelligence, and so far I can't find any ruling for or against that sort of ruling, and it makes perfect sense otherwise. You use the item long enough to magically extend your memory, to which you can prepare more per day. |