Post by dm_mainprize on Feb 9, 2015 14:43:38 GMT
So I am not a big fan of just handing out magic items, and I like even less the idea that magic items are magic just because the give a +X bonus to hit and damage. So I have been collecting ideas and making some of my own to have items that are unique, serve a purpose, and have drawbacks to make them balanced. Here is my list so far.
Holly Charm.
A bit of holly that stays fresh and when worn on the lapel, the wearer always knows which way is north.
Key of Shadows (requires attunement).
A simple brass key. When placed in a key hole the bearer may channel part of his life force into the key (spend a Hit Die). The key then changes shape to fit the lock.
Restful Plate (requires attunement).
A clean and well-maintained suit of platemail that resizes to fit the wearer.
Whenever the wearer spends a Hit Die to heal, they may roll the die twice and take either result.
Staff of Healing (requires attunement).
This sturdy staff is carved from oak and painted white and blue.
A bearer capable of casting spells may prepare the spells Cure Wounds, Healing Word, and Prayer of Healing, in addition to their normal allotment of prepared spells.
Heart of Keggurh (requires attunement, Cursed).
This battered greataxe has the gruesome face of a screaming bugbear carved into the side of the axe. The handle thrums with a slow but steady heartbeat.
The bearer has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep. In exchange for this protection, the bearer must use the Heart of Keggurh to kill a sentient creature at least once every 7 days. If 8 days pass without the axe killing then the bearer suffers 1 level of exhaustion that cannot be removed until he kills with the axe. Each day after that he suffers another level of exhaustion until he gains the 6th level of exhaustion and dies at sunset on the 13th day.
Crown of the Skeleton King (requires attunement, Cursed).
This gold crown is aged and worn where it touches the head and yet it's simple design inspires both fear and greed. The Crown is the focus for a powerful necromantic ritual and has absorbed enough unholy energy to awaken to rude sentience and power itself. The bearer may attempt to command any undead creature she sees, bending their will to her own. The Crown's power seeps through to the bearer, allowing her to see through shadows as a taste of greater power to come.
When someone attempts to attune with the Crown they must make a Charisma save. A success means they reject the Crowns influence on their mind and do not attune with it. A failure means that the Crown takes hold within the person’s mind; they successfully attune with the Crown and their alignment changes to Evil.
War Banner of The Eldar (requires attunement).
This fragment of a war banner from the tree elves is green with silver and gold patterns of vines and leaves. This fragment can not be cut, torn or burned. This banner was carried into battle by a great elven hero.
Being attuned to this item gives its holder the ability to cast Cordon of Arrows in addition to their normal list of prepared spells.
Compass Stones (requires attunement). These stones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. When attuned to them, the stone will glow when its holder is facing a certain direction ie. north, south, east, west. Also come in varieties that tell you if you are facing a body of water. as well as many other things.
Elvish Rope.
This magic rope once tied will not become untied unless the person who tied the knot speaks the command word. The rope also has 2d10 hit points.
Biting Blade (requires attunement, Cursed).
The curved scimitar has a jagged edge that resembles teeth. On it’s pommel is carved the face a terrifying fanged creature. The pommel is a dark red color. This blade is hungry for blood and will drain it from either its wielder or its victim.
The wielder must kill sentient creature once every 4 days or the blade will reduce the wielder’s max hp by 1. This reduction happens every day at sundown till it feeds on fresh blood.
Holly Charm.
A bit of holly that stays fresh and when worn on the lapel, the wearer always knows which way is north.
Key of Shadows (requires attunement).
A simple brass key. When placed in a key hole the bearer may channel part of his life force into the key (spend a Hit Die). The key then changes shape to fit the lock.
Restful Plate (requires attunement).
A clean and well-maintained suit of platemail that resizes to fit the wearer.
Whenever the wearer spends a Hit Die to heal, they may roll the die twice and take either result.
Staff of Healing (requires attunement).
This sturdy staff is carved from oak and painted white and blue.
A bearer capable of casting spells may prepare the spells Cure Wounds, Healing Word, and Prayer of Healing, in addition to their normal allotment of prepared spells.
Heart of Keggurh (requires attunement, Cursed).
This battered greataxe has the gruesome face of a screaming bugbear carved into the side of the axe. The handle thrums with a slow but steady heartbeat.
The bearer has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep. In exchange for this protection, the bearer must use the Heart of Keggurh to kill a sentient creature at least once every 7 days. If 8 days pass without the axe killing then the bearer suffers 1 level of exhaustion that cannot be removed until he kills with the axe. Each day after that he suffers another level of exhaustion until he gains the 6th level of exhaustion and dies at sunset on the 13th day.
Crown of the Skeleton King (requires attunement, Cursed).
This gold crown is aged and worn where it touches the head and yet it's simple design inspires both fear and greed. The Crown is the focus for a powerful necromantic ritual and has absorbed enough unholy energy to awaken to rude sentience and power itself. The bearer may attempt to command any undead creature she sees, bending their will to her own. The Crown's power seeps through to the bearer, allowing her to see through shadows as a taste of greater power to come.
When someone attempts to attune with the Crown they must make a Charisma save. A success means they reject the Crowns influence on their mind and do not attune with it. A failure means that the Crown takes hold within the person’s mind; they successfully attune with the Crown and their alignment changes to Evil.
War Banner of The Eldar (requires attunement).
This fragment of a war banner from the tree elves is green with silver and gold patterns of vines and leaves. This fragment can not be cut, torn or burned. This banner was carried into battle by a great elven hero.
Being attuned to this item gives its holder the ability to cast Cordon of Arrows in addition to their normal list of prepared spells.
Compass Stones (requires attunement). These stones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. When attuned to them, the stone will glow when its holder is facing a certain direction ie. north, south, east, west. Also come in varieties that tell you if you are facing a body of water. as well as many other things.
Elvish Rope.
This magic rope once tied will not become untied unless the person who tied the knot speaks the command word. The rope also has 2d10 hit points.
Biting Blade (requires attunement, Cursed).
The curved scimitar has a jagged edge that resembles teeth. On it’s pommel is carved the face a terrifying fanged creature. The pommel is a dark red color. This blade is hungry for blood and will drain it from either its wielder or its victim.
The wielder must kill sentient creature once every 4 days or the blade will reduce the wielder’s max hp by 1. This reduction happens every day at sundown till it feeds on fresh blood.
Very cool and creative!
