Magic Items
January 1, 2019 by nathansmind
Darkwood has traditionally been favored in wand construction by spellcasters that practice “dark” magic. From a strictly scientific perspective, there is no rationale for this. While Darkwood offers a considerable improvement in magic efficiency, there is no evidence that a person’s moral alignment offers any extra advantage. Undoubtedly it gets its reputation from its strange, […]
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December 31, 2018 by nathansmind
This twisted branch may not look like much, but it hales from ancient origins. Yes, this offshoot is a graft from the first tree—the Mother Tree. Some of the Old Watchers still carry a Branch of the Mother Tree. A single branch can be wielded to bear down powerful restorative magic and heal miles of […]
December 29, 2018 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Amulet of Freshness
This type of charm is popular among young, courting nobles. Contrary to what most people think, it does much more than emit delightful scents that allow someone to go weeks without bathing. The Amulet actually performs elaborate illusory magic to trick those nearby into perceiving the wearer’s odor as delightful and nostalgic. MechanicsYou gain advantage […]
December 29, 2018 by nathansmind
In the ancient days of the Vast Kingdom, Bashen–the Herald of Justice–endowed worthy men and women with the power to judge the people and maintain peace and order. The symbol of their authority was held in their mighty hammers that they wielded to defend the people. Today, the judges of the land sit comfortably behind […]
There is a tale familiar to the people of the woods. It goes that in the early age of the world the Nature Mother forged a mighty hammer of earth and fire. Seeing into the future that her children would risk annihilation without her aide, she crafted the weapon to defend them. When it was […]
Before the Siege of Four Cities, the soldiers assigned to defend the Eastern Gates asked the Priests of Mercy for comfort. The priests whose practice was that of kindness and empathy petitioned their god for a special blessing on these defenders. In response, the God of Mercy gave the soldiers additional wisdom, skill, and foresight. […]
December 28, 2018 by nathansmind
The crossbow has never been considered an elegant weapon and the Lords of the Understreets haven’t done anything to improve its reputation. In recent years, their adaptation of a basic tracking spell has made these projectile weapons much more lethal. Being found in the possession of a crossbow and what is now commonly called “tracking […]
December 28, 2018 by nathansmind | 7 Comments on Gauntlets of Sight
The Gauntlets of Sight distill partial sentience on whatever weapon the wearer holds. This awakening causes the weapon to react and respond on its own. It is said that a sword held by the Gauntlets of Sight can learn from previous encounters and adjust its technique in future engagements. The gauntlets were designed in secret […]
There is a mountain spring deep within the Direwood Forest call the Mother Fount. It is a source of flowing magical energy. Its exact location is a tightly guarded secret by an ancient druid pact. The springs power isn’t strong, but the beasts that nourish themselves daily from its banks grow larger and live longer […]
December 28, 2018 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Durmon’s Padded Armor
During the Seige of Four Cities, an elite unit of bowmen (later known as Durmon’s Dozen) was organized to defend the walls of Vasteel. Lord Durmon repurposed many of his house’s magical heirlooms to craft and provision the soldiers with the best equipment the city could muster at the time. Core to the bowmen’s outfit […]
December 27, 2018 by nathansmind
Warriors from the Northern tribes forge their spears by performing an agonizing rite of passage that takes them through the heart of the Ice Desert. The potency of their weapon directly correlates to the suffering they endure during the frigid forging process. The Champions of Kamul carry the most powerful Frostbite Spears, and they do […]
December 23, 2018 by nathansmind | 4 Comments on Staff of Chaos
Flaxbers Hums – the first master of this staff – was wild, rebellious, and recalcitrant. Even so, he would never have been described as malicious. It’s unfortunate that so much of work has been deemed as such, especially by those who value structure and order. Mechanic While attuned to the Staff of Chaos, you […]
December 18, 2018 by nathansmind
In the dark mines of Dimlodir, light is a scarce resource, and the ancient race that once mined its deepest caverns were not the kind of folk that liked to share. Interestingly, this people that had such limited access to light became masters at manipulating and hoarding it. The Dimlodir Lantern is the most excellent […]
December 18, 2018 by nathansmind | 3 Comments on Magwa’s statue
Being a collector of magical items has made me somewhat of a magnet for thieves. I’ve come up with all kinds of deterrents. This little “paperweight” is one of my favorites. To my delight, It vanished from my shelf many years ago. Every time I think about where it might have gone I chuckle. The […]
December 16, 2018 by nathansmind | 4 Comments on Vasteel Atheneum Correspondence Courses
The Vasteel Atheneum is the most prestigious school of magic in the kingdom. While students are roaming abroad gaining real-world experience, the school offers robust correspondence courses to help them hone their craft. The courses are expensive and have a reputation for being mind-bendingly difficult. To enroll, students pay a tuition of 5,000 gold pieces. […]
December 15, 2018 by nathansmind | 2 Comments on Charged Armor
R.J. Burnum, a wizard blacksmith, worked for a decade perfecting his charged armor design. The most impressive bit of magic is not the armors ability to briefly deflect everything from a goblin’s punch to a dragon’s blast. No, the real magic is triggering the protection at the precise moment the wearer needs it. Mechanics This […]
December 10, 2018 by nathansmind | 2 Comments on Armor of Confidence
This studded leather vest is the handiwork of Don Gilmo, a notorious magic artificer who specializes in social charms and enchantments for wealthy nobles. While his work is outstanding, it is taboo for members of the court to openly admit they own one of his pieces. What noble after all would need a magical item […]
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