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Magical Whistling Arrows

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Arrow of the Screaming Gale Ammunition (magic) Aura: Faint Necromancy CL: 3rd Slot: — Price: 400 gp / 20 (20 gp each) Weight: As arrows DESCRIPTION These arrows emit a layered, unnatural shriek as they fly - a sound that wavers between wind, scream, and something unplaceable. The arrow retains a functional piercing head and deals damage as a normal arrow (–1 penalty to damage). Any creature within 60 feet of the arrow’s flight path or impact must succeed on a DC 13 Will save or become shaken for 1d4 rounds . If the arrow successfully strikes a creature, that creature takes a –2 penalty on this saving throw . This is a mind-affecting fear effect . Multiple arrows do not stack with themselves, but stack with other fear effects as normal. As with all ammunition, an arrow that hits is destroyed; one that misses has a 50% chance to be recovered. LORE The Arrow of the Screaming Gale is most often found where memory clings more tightly than it should - battlefields, execut...
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Whistling Arrow (Revised)

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Whistling Arrow (Revised) Ammunition Cost: 5 gp (per 20) Damage: As arrow (–1 damage) Critical: ×3 Range Increment: As bow used Type: Piercing Weight: As arrow Hardness: 5 hp: 5 DESCRIPTION A whistling arrow is fitted with a pierced arrowhead - typically drilled at an angle - allowing air to pass through as it flies, producing a sharp, rising whistle. Unlike the blunt-headed versions sometimes described, this design preserves a functional piercing tip. The modification slightly reduces penetration and stability, imposing a –1 penalty to damage rolls , but the arrow otherwise functions as normal ammunition. The whistle can be clearly heard up to 300 feet , even in moderately noisy conditions. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT The unnatural sound provokes a brief instinctive reaction: Creatures within 30 ft of the arrow’s path or impact must succeed on a DC 10 Will save On failure: Take a –1 morale penalty on attack rolls and Listen checks for 1 round Creatures un...
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Spinner’s Coin of Minor Fortune

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Spinner’s Coin of Minor Fortune Aura faint universal; CL 5th Slot —; Price 6,000 gp; Weight — DESCRIPTION This heavy, palm-sized coin is composed of dull gold and aged silver, etched with concentric rings of numbers and symbols that seem to subtly shift when not directly observed. At its center stands a skeletal figure clad in flowing wizard’s robes, its hollow gaze fixed forward in quiet judgment. In one hand, it holds a finely detailed longsword; in the other, a shorter blade - a shortsword - the two weapons balanced with deliberate symmetry, as though representing choices of reach, risk, and consequence. Its posture is neither threatening nor benevolent - merely certain . As a standard action , the wielder places and spins the coin upon a flat surface, declaring one of the following categories: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 , or d% . The coin spins longer than it should, emitting a faint metallic hum before settling on a result. Each result corresponds to a specific effect , with o...
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Charm of the Crescent Ward

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Charm of the Crescent Ward Aura faint abjuration; CL 5th Slot —; Price 4,500 gp; Weight 1 lb. DESCRIPTION This finely wrought charm resembles a delicate silver crescent moon cradling a small suspended orb of pale, milky crystal. The piece is affixed to a short chain with a clasp designed to attach securely to any backpack, satchel, sack, or similar container. The charm emits a constant, dim luminescence that is only visible in darkness or near-total shadow. In normal lighting conditions, the glow is imperceptible, but in darkness it appears as a soft, pale lunar shimmer that gently outlines the crescent and faintly illuminates the orb. When attached, the Charm of the Crescent Ward creates a subtle, invisible field that protects the contents of the container from nonmagical environmental harm. Items within the protected container are kept perfectly dry regardless of rain, submersion, or humidity. Food and organic materials stored inside do not spoil due to natural causes, remaining...
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Widow’s Requiem

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Widow’s Requiem Aura strong necromancy and enchantment; CL 15th Slot —; Price 94,000 gp; Weight 1 lb. DESCRIPTION This exquisitely wrought dagger bears a slender, leaf-shaped blade of darkened steel, its surface etched with impossibly fine, flowing filigree that seems to shift subtly under different light. The hilt is an ornate lattice of gold, set with small crimson, violet, and sapphire gemstones that glimmer like captured emotion. When held by a woman, the weapon settles into her grip with uncanny perfection, as though it had always belonged there. Widow’s Requiem functions as a +2 keen dagger. When wielded by a woman against her wedded husband, the dagger gains an additional +4 profane bonus on attack and damage rolls. Any successful sneak attack or confirmed critical hit against such a target forces the victim to succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save or suffer a sudden fatal collapse within 1d4 rounds. The cause of death appears entirely natural - heart failure, seizure, or ...
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Amulet of the Unfettered Tongue

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Amulet of the Unfettered Tongue Aura: Faint divination Caster Level: 5th Slot: Neck Price: 12,000 gp Weight: — DESCRIPTION This amulet is a circular spiral of polished light green jade, measuring precisely 1¾ inches in diameter , its form curling inward like a stylized wave or coiled glyph. The surface is engraved with flowing, almost organic patterns - lines that resemble both ancient script and something far older, suggestive of meanings that shift when stared at too long. A small jade bead of the same hue rests above it, threaded on a dark cord. When worn, the Amulet of the Unfettered Tongue grants the wearer the ability to understand any spoken or written language at will , as though under the constant effect of comprehend languages . This is a supernatural ability and functions continuously while the amulet is worn. The wearer may suppress or resume this effect as a free action. Unlike typical translation magic, this amulet does not merely interpret - it conveys intent,...
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Carnival Widow’s Strand

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Carnival Widow’s Strand Aura faint necromancy; CL 7th Slot neck; Price 18,400 gp; Weight — DESCRIPTION At a glance, this strand of beads appears entirely mundane - a festive necklace of glossy purple, gold, and green spheres strung along a thin but durable cord. The beads reflect light with a lacquered sheen and give off the faint scent of cheap perfume and spilled liquor. No magical aura is detectable unless the item is actively triggered. The curse of the Carnival Widow’s Strand remains dormant until the wearer consumes their third alcoholic drink within a single evening (defined as sunset to sunrise) . Upon completion of the third drink, the beads animate instantly and without warning, tightening with violent, supernatural force around the wearer’s throat. The wearer must immediately succeed on a DC 18 Fortitude save or begin suffocating as if being strangled. On a failed save, the victim cannot speak or cast spells with verbal components and takes 2d6 points of damage p...
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