Lapis Codex Dice Tower: How to Use It at the Table
By Norse Foundry | Premium RPG Dice Sets | DND Dice | 100 | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Set up and roll with the Lapis Codex Dice Tower - Elderwood without slowing the game. Follow a simple order, avoid the common setup mistakes, and keep turns moving.
Quick answer
Unfold the Lapis Codex Dice Tower - Elderwood on a flat, stable surface, align the leather panels so the tower stands upright, and drop dice one at a time into the top opening. Check the catch tray is fully open before the first roll.
Why the order matters for a transformable tower
The Codex is a transformable dice tower made from supple leather, so it behaves differently from a rigid plastic tower. If you rush the unfold or skip checking the panels, the tower can lean or the tray can sit unevenly, which changes how dice exit.
A consistent setup order also protects the leather. Repeatedly forcing a panel the wrong way wears the folds faster than opening it deliberately each session.
The made-to-order timing you need to plan around
Every Codex is made to order and may take three to six weeks to produce. Expedited shipping options do not apply to this item, so if you need it for a specific campaign start or gift date, order early and contact the store if you want expedited shipping arranged for both.
That lead time is the main trade-off: you get a custom leather tower, but you cannot count on it arriving in a few days.
Step-by-step: setting up and rolling with the Codex
- Clear a flat, stable spot: Place the tower on a level table area with enough room for the catch tray to open fully. Common mistake: setting it on a soft mat or uneven surface, which lets the tower lean and sends dice off the tray. Check the tray has clear space before you unfold anything.
- Unfold the leather panels in order: Open the Codex slowly and let each fold settle before moving to the next panel. Common mistake: pulling the panels apart quickly, which can twist the leather and leave the tower standing crooked. If a panel resists, stop and reposition rather than forcing it.
- Align the tower so it stands upright: Adjust the base until the tower is vertical and the internal ramp lines up with the tray opening. Common mistake: leaving a slight lean, which makes dice bounce unpredictably. Look at the tower from the side to confirm it is straight.
- Drop dice one at a time: Feed a single die into the top opening and let it fall through before adding the next. Common mistake: pouring a whole handful in, which jams the ramp and can push dice out of the tray. For advantage or disadvantage, roll the two dice separately.
- Reset and store after the session: Fold the Codex back along its original creases and keep it flat until next time. Common mistake: stuffing it into a bag unfolded, which creases the leather in the wrong places. Store it somewhere dry and flat between sessions.
Product facts
- Lapis Codex Dice Tower - Elderwood: Made to order with a production window of three to six weeks. Plan your purchase around that window rather than a last-minute game night.
Lapis Codex Dice Tower - Elderwood - Lapis Codex Dice Tower - Elderwood: A transformable dice tower built from supple leather. Open and close it deliberately so the leather folds stay even over time.
