Moreish Potion Bag

September 27, 2019 by nathansmind

Not all dark magic is intentional. This corrupt potion bag is an excellent example of how good intentions mixed with shoddy magic technique can produce unintended effects.
Mechanic This bag has six compartments each holding a vile filled with a potion. The compartments are neatly labeled, “Health”, “Strength”, “Speed”, “Focus”, “”, and “”. As [...]

Wight Lord’s Helm And Sword

September 27, 2019 by nathansmind

Wight Lord’s Helm
Wondrous, Legendary (Requires Attunement) When Prince Zoulhond, a brilliant Siotia military general, was killed in battle the royal family sunk into despair. Not only had they lost a dear son and sibling, but the kingdom had begun to collapse without his leadership. In an act of panic and despair, they had this [...]

Locket of Captured Souls

September 25, 2019 by nathansmind

Wondrous (trinket), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) This nightmarish necklace is a lodestone for departing souls. A fleeing spirit caught in its aura is snatched and dragged into a dark limbo. The wearer can later unleash its captured ghosts to create a gale of dark protection. This feat comes with a price. The few accounts written [...]

Ring of the Masochist

September 20, 2019 by nathansmind

Wondrous, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) The Ring of the Masochist operates off the principle that enough pain will make even the deepest wound feel insubstantial. For years street peddlers have been selling these instruments of torture as a way to cure despair, heartbreak, and even addiction. This method of coping comes with notable risk. If the [...]

Cloak of the Banshee

September 20, 2019 by nathansmind

Wondrous, Very Rare (Requires Attunement, Fey Ancestry) The banshee curse is a dark and mysterious quirk of the fey. Scarcely will you find an elf willing to speak of the devouring pride that transforms beautiful souls into twisted, undead nightmares. Even rarer is an elf willing to dabble with the curse’s corruption. The Cloak [...]

Candle of Kojorn

September 3, 2019 by nathansmind

Wondrous Item, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) The Cultists of Kojorn use foul candles to shroud their rituals in darkness. When lit, these waxy tapers produce a thick black aura that slithers around the worshipers and seeps into their minds and hearts. To anyone unaccustomed to their ceremonies, the sensation can be maddening. Mechanic You can use [...]

Shrunken Head

August 20, 2019 by nathansmind

The jungle tribes in the far south are known for preserving the severed heads of humanoid creatures they deem worthy to "keep around." The process typically involves soaking the head in a mixture of magical chemicals and then leaving it out to dry. The head shrinks to almost a quarter of its original size and [...]

Idol of Umbri

August 19, 2019 by nathansmind

Umbri, the god of mischief, receives a disproportionate amount of attention among the gods of the Cross Seas pantheon. Travelers to the islands often wrongly assume that she is their principal deity. If asked, any islander will helpfully tell you that a forgotten offering is readily forgiven by the other gods, but neglecting Umbri is [...]

Chalice of Nightmares

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 incite hallucinations and visions of the monstrous being they worshipped. Initiates who drink from the cup and aren’t “enlightened” by its power are excommunicated from the brotherhood. Mechanic Upon taking [...]

Plague Bracers

August 19, 2019 by nathansmind

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 [...]

Magic Eater Wand

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 [...]