Magic Items
August 19, 2019 by nathansmind
The Chalice of Nightmares is a magical relic designed by the Nasmathi, a brotherhood of dark wizards. It is used in their initiation rituals to insight hallucinations and visions of the monstrous being they worshiped. Initiates who drink from the cup and aren’t “enlightened” by its power are excommunicated from the brotherhood. Mechanic Upon taking […]
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Azernses, the ancient king of the East, was a brutal ruler. His cruelty brought down the wrath of the gods. He and his people suffered from devastating plagues that brought them to the brink of destruction. Even still, he would not soften his contempt towards the heavens. In an act of defiance, the tortured king […]
August 16, 2019 by nathansmind
The idea of banning magic would seem absurd to the people of Vasteel. Magic is a daily part of their lives. In the eastern wasteland, however, most forms of magic are outlawed by the hawkish Dazmarian Priests. They believe their god Dazmar is the only pure form of power. There is an order within the […]
August 6, 2019 by nathansmind
The Life Spring Clock is a clever and very intricate piece of magic. Contrary to what its name suggests, the device does not tell time; it manipulates time. If kept appropriately tensioned, the Life Spring Clock can be used to reverse moments of localized trauma. For example, let’s say a person cuts their finger while […]
The Gnomes at Gafan’s Workshop call this a mechanical bow, but a keen observer can see through their modesty. A considerable amount of magic has gone into making this weapon operate flawlessly. The purely mechanical designs you might find in the kingdoms to the South have a tendency to jam or misfire. A wise adventurer […]
August 3, 2019 by nathansmind
For individuals with objectionable morals, a Ring of Opening would probably make their favorite item list for very different reasons than my own. For me, having a Ring of Opening has saved me the hassle of carrying a bulky set of keys everywhere I go. There’s a key to the carriage, garden shed, mailbox, faculty […]
August 1, 2019 by nathansmind
Gnomish goggles have become ubiquitous with the tinker’s trade. In some cases, they are as much a statement of status, experience, and fashion as they are a useful piece of gear. Aspiring tinkerers spend countless hours refining an adjusting their goggle designs. Early prototypes often find their way into circulation. Adventurers should be warned; a […]
The tools Gnomes use for their craft are equally as wondrous as the items they create. This leather apron, for example, must withstand intense heat from blazing kilns, accidental splashes from dangerous chemicals, and the occasional bite from an uncooperative magical specimen. It must perform these hazardous tasks all this while keeping the right wrench […]
Muda, a Gnome tinkerer, developed the Spyglass of Identification as a way to get an edge in a local bird-watching competition. It was so effective that she expanded the idea to identify thousands of creatures. When her work became public, the bird-watching games commission was furious. To them, the magical spyglass polluted their sport. They […]
July 23, 2019 by nathansmind
Firearms have been slow to catch on in the Vast Kingdom. Most consider them to be a novelty and inferior to a crossbow or a simple spell. That being said, the Gnomes at Gafan’s Workshop have employed a dedicated gunsmith for centuries. Almost all of the muzzleloaders they produce are highly customized and offer magical […]
July 22, 2019 by nathansmind
Typical “fire and flame” explosives lack enough finesse to capture the imagination of most Gnomes. If they are going to blow something up, they are going to make it something worth seeing (and in the case of the Thunder Bomb, something worth hearing). Mechanic As an action, you can light this bomb and throw it […]
Gafan’s clockwork soldiers are mechanical marvels. They stand at just over 3 and a half feet and are geared to strictly obey commands. While they aren’t considered to be exceptional combatants, their usefulness as guards, decoys, and aides is unparalleled. City guilds hate the devices, and taverns overflow with stories of members attempting to vandalize […]
Gnomish clockwork creations are without a doubt mechanical masterpieces, but those produced by Gafan’s Workshop are on a level all their own. Their creations can comprehend and execute complicated commands, and some exhibit signs of unique personalities. Be warned, neglect and lack of maintenance can result in bizarre behaviors as gears and cogs begin to […]
The tools belonging to Gafan, the founder of the famous Gnome workshop, have spent thousands of hours crafting and shaping magical items. It should not come as a surprise that some of that magic rubbed off on them. It is a legend among the Gnomes that Gafan’s tools became magically bonded with their master and […]
July 20, 2019 by nathansmind
Blowing smoke rings is neat, but Gnomes take the art form to a completely different level. Every Gnome tinkerer worth their weight has their own secret design for a pipe; some of which can get quite elaborate. A favorite pastime of the older generations is sitting around a parlor and showing off their latest design […]
July 19, 2019 by nathansmind
One of the main tools carried by Gafan’s onsite repair teams is the 12 Volt Power Rod. The rods store a low-level magical charge. A quick zap with the rod can restart just about any magical construct. The device is much more versatile than the arcane power cells used in the Gnome’s workshop. Its biggest […]
July 18, 2019 by nathansmind
One bear is well known and feared among the people of Natalan. The woodland dwellers call him Er Hend (One Eye), but most call him Old Ephrus. He stocked the Northern Natalan Forest and terrorized the farmers and herders in the areas nearby. Many hunters attempted to kill the beast. None were successful. Those that […]
July 9, 2019 by nathansmind
The Dashen Monks that live on the outskirts of the Arid Lands live a life of tranquility. When they are provoked, they use a fighting style that focuses on calming their aggressors rather than ravaging them. Their weapons are a testament to their method. A hard blow from a Dashen Peace Staff can lull the […]
July 6, 2019 by nathansmind
Almost from their inception the Knights of Vasteel had a division of demon hunters that took on the most diabolical jobs. These men and women equipped themselves with righteous weaponry and charged fearlessly into peril. Holy water, blessed by the priests at the Vasteel Cathedral, became a staple in their work and can be acquired […]
July 5, 2019 by nathansmind
When Jason, the Defender of Austenhiem, told the god Bastian that he would sacrifice all he had to defend the city from an invading army of orcs, the god gave him this spear to prove his commitment. When the invaders fell upon the city, Jason and his small force fought valiantly. They held the gates […]
July 2, 2019 by nathansmind
I wore this star studded armor every weekend night out while pursuing my undergraduate studies at the Vasteel Atheneum. No, I wasn’t paranoid. I wore it for the coeds. They thought it was romantic that I could point out so many constellations. In retrospect, It was a rather foolish display, but that could have been […]
June 28, 2019 by nathansmind
In the treetop villages of the Natalan Forest, there are no forges or blacksmiths that produce weapons or armor. Aside from the danger fire and heat would pose to their community, the tree dwellers find little satisfaction in cold dead metals. Instead, Natalan warriors grow the supplies they need to defend their woods. They cultivate […]
How this weapon got its magic is hard to say for sure. No magical blacksmith etched initials into the metal, and only small, simple runes identify it as having any kind of magical properties. The prevailing theory is that it has been so long in the service of death that it knows nothing else. It […]
June 26, 2019 by nathansmind
In the second epoch, High Priest Zorphran Frazibar became annoyed by the large coterie of guards and sentries that blocked the people’s view of him during his sermons. He commissioned sanctimonious shields that transform into large translucent walls to reduce visual obstructions during his speeches and increase protection. It most likely didn’t occur to Frazibar […]
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