[RPG] Does Sovereign Glue unbond in an antimagic field

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Sovereign Glue is a magic item that permanently bonds two objects together. However, magic items stop working in an antimagic field. So, if you put two objects, bonded by Sovereign Glue in an antimagic field, would the objects cease to be bonded?

Best Answer

The bond is retained.

The description of Sovereign Glue says (emphasis mine):

SOVEREIGN GLUE

Wondrous item, legendary

This viscous, milky-white substance can form a permanent adhesive bond between any two objects. It must be stored in a jar or flask that has been coated inside with oil of slipperiness. When found, a container contains 1d6 + 1 ounces. One ounce of the glue can cover a 1-foot square surface.

The glue takes 1 minute to set. Once it has done so, the bond it creates can be broken only by the application of universal solvent or oil of etherealness, or with a Wish spell. (DMG p.200)

Given the highlighted phrases, the bond itself is not magical and can only be broken by the given methods. The three listed methods suggest that they dissolve/remove the glue bond, not dispel magic.

Notes:

  • Universal Solvent and Oil of Etherealness are both Legendary items, and a Wish is a level 9 spell.
  • It is listed as a magic item, so you probably would not be able to apply the glue in an anti-magic field.