Magic Items
March 4, 2019 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Brute Squad’s Club
Non-fatal weapons have always fascinated me. I am embarrassingly squeamish around blood, so anything that incapacitates a foe without the mess piques my interest. The clubs used by the Vasteel Brute Squad are one of my favorites examples. They are designed for low paid crowd control agents whose heads tend to be made of more […]
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February 26, 2019 by nathansmind
Branches from Weedle bushes have an uncanny ability to store and release compression energy. For centuries, bowyers have taken advantage of the plant’s unique property. A well crafted Weedle bow is able to reach its peak draw weight within the first few inches of pull. This makes is easy for small individuals to maximize their […]
February 15, 2019 by nathansmind
The Shiau Tan live in the High Middle Mountains in a quiet monastery near the Glass Cliffs. They practice a mixed martial art that focuses on spiritual preparation and oneness with divinity. Through meditation, the sect can tap into a well of divine energy and store it for future use. A group of scholars […]
January 30, 2019 by nathansmind
Spider Woven Chain is made from webbing farmed from an arachnid species named Caerostris Ingens, commonly known as the Giant Bark Spider. a single fiber is thicker than a lute string and it is almost impossible to cut. If treated properly, the strands can be used in all kinds of applications. The most common uses […]
January 29, 2019 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Cloak of Security
The magic of this cloaks taps into the basic childhood mechanisms for coping with fear. Its soft, warm fabric reassures the wearer that everything is going to be alright. It should come as no surprise that the primary component of this cloak is an old, shabby toddler’s blanket. Mechanics While attuned to this item, you […]
January 28, 2019 by nathansmind
For centuries, skilled foresters have nurtured and trained Leather Vines–a small animated shrub found in dense Darkwood Forests. With a great deal of patience and a high tolerance for being whipped and strangled, the vine sprouts can be coaxed into performing amazing feats. Mechanics Leather Vine Bracers can be in one of three different growth […]
January 26, 2019 by nathansmind
This mysterious garment is woven using fibers magically spun from vapor. As you can imagine, this process is incredibly difficult. A few wealthy Lords are rumored to have equipped their trusted spies with these masterpieces. These stories could be political bluffs, but with as much fog as Vasteel gets in autumn, it’s hard not to […]
January 25, 2019 by nathansmind
Outside the city limits of Vasteel, crossbows are a common sight. Priests of the Thunder Convent have taken a particular interest in the art of crossbow making. The weapons have become an essential tool in defending their mountaintop monastery. The Storm Crossbow is a masterpiece of divine endowment and ingenuity. Travelers in the area have […]
Thugs armed with illegal crossbows made from the horns of Highland Rams have become a bit of a cliche on the streets of Vasteel. The sheer brute force of the weapon leaves little to the imagination. Mechanics A creature (Large or smaller) hit with a ranged attack from the Crossbow of Ramming must make a […]
January 24, 2019 by nathansmind | 5 Comments on Time Warp Dagger
Meddling with time is dangerous, and anyone that does must be prepared to pay the price. Sunter Horol, the inventor of the Time Warp Dagger nearly paid the ultimate price while demonstrating his masterpiece at the Forum du Scholastic, a famous gathering of arcane scholars. After many successful demonstrations, Sunter suddenly vanished. Nineteen years later […]
January 24, 2019 by nathansmind | 6 Comments on Helm of Plant Shaping
Since the city’s founding, gardens have been an important part of Vasteel culture and a prominent part of the urbanscape. The modern aristocracy has continued the tradition with enthusiasm and has designed and cultivate horticultural wonders. One of the most prominent influencers in Vasteel landscape design is Jardin Hortus, an arcane botanist and expert […]
January 23, 2019 by nathansmind
In the slums of Vasteel, no weapon is more feared than a Laced Dagger. While seemingly mundane, these daggers can be easily concealed and they yield a lethal bite. If the initial cut doesn’t do its job, the poison covered blade will. It’s no surprise that Laced Daggers are outlawed. The minimum sentence for being […]
Deacon is the name of a phantom thief. The burglar’s schemes are elaborate and incorporate the use of innovative magical tools. Among other things, Deacon is credited for infiltrating Lord Bronson’s vault two times—once through a small hole in the ceiling and once straight through the front door. A stylized symbol of sun and moon–similar […]
January 21, 2019 by nathansmind
Shadrite is a rare mineral that can only be found in the mountains East of Natlan. While its natural beauty is breathtaking, what makes the crystal unique is that someone attuned to it can will it to take on different forms. Today, most Shadrite is broken down into small pieces and made into trinkets or […]
January 15, 2019 by nathansmind
When an elder of Baduu see their mortal life drawing to its end, they will make a final sacrifice and offer their soul to their tribe’s champion blade. The ritual offering infused the weapon with the elder’s memories, stories, and (most importantly) wisdom. While these champion blades are used to protect the tribes from […]
In ancient manuscripts, stories are told of Fulga, the Queen of Lightning, favoring her champions with mighty maces of power. The weapons are described to have had thick metal spikes floating around a cracking ball of energy. At a simple command, the spikes could lash outward and devastate opponents. These stories were once dismissed by […]
January 9, 2019 by nathansmind
There are a handful of Hashner’s Prototype Maces circulating in the under streets. They were created as part of a secret venture to discover a way to mass produce weapons for Lord Hashnera–a scheming noble who was ultimately exposed for treason by his servants. The first 5 trials came out working well, but as the […]
January 8, 2019 by nathansmind
After the Chapel of Life was destroyed during the Southern Invasion, The Knights Vanguard—predecessors to the Knights of Vasteel—recovered the ancient altar and forged axes, swords, and shields from the holy dais. The weapons were given to valiant leaders and scattered across the nation to defend the infant kingdom from destruction. A century later, the […]
January 5, 2019 by nathansmind
This infamous ring rested on the finger of Val Macino, a crime lord that Ruled Dockside for nearly two decades. A story is told that the icy blue eye set in the ring belonged to his son who he had killed for losing a valuable shipment of contraband potions to a night watch raid. The […]
In order to create a Ring of Reflex, the craftsman must catch a feline native to Natlan Forest that is magically quick and can sense danger before it happens. It is no easy task. Mechanics While wearing this ring, you gain a +1 bonus to saving throws. Type: Trinket Rarity: Uncommon Requires: Attunement Ring of […]
January 4, 2019 by nathansmind
Dragons have received a lot of attention in the literature on magic. So much so that many equally extraordinary beasts have gone unnoticed. Take for example Tactilia Crocodylus, a massive creature that stocks the Natlan Swamps. Its magic is most potent when it is young, so discarded scales are often collected from nests after the […]
Living Stone is an incredible material that is only found in the Northern Mountains. It can flow as freely as water and transform into shapes large or small all while remaining hard as stone. How it gets its power remains a mystery to scholars in part because of the dangerous weather and terrain typical to […]
January 2, 2019 by nathansmind
There are a number of ways to secure valuable belongings and send confidential messages, but Serpent Clasps have become a favorite for people with questionable codes of ethics. This little magical device—while innocent at first glance—packs a venomous bite that can put even the strongest man down for a day. As if that weren’t enough, […]
January 2, 2019 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Battle Scrolls
Locked in the Fortress of Vasteel and in keeps across the land, Battle Scrolls are stored as a mighty deterrent to rival nations. These special scrolls give less skilled spellcasters the ability to cast powerful magic and greatly increase Vasteel’s arcane firepower. To create a Battle Scroll, a scribe must precisely transcribe the desired spell […]
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