Ring of Performance

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Ring of Performance


Aura faint enchantment; CL 5th
Slot ring; Price 2,500 gp; Weight —

DESCRIPTION
This finely wrought ring is a masterpiece of subtle artistry, its band formed from polished electrum etched with flowing, almost musical patterns that seem to shift when viewed from different angles. Tiny inlaid gemstones - often garnet, topaz, or moonstone - catch the light with every gesture, drawing the eye toward the wearer’s hands and movements. When worn, the ring enhances the bearer’s natural sense of rhythm, timing, and presence, granting a +5 competence bonus on all Perform checks.

The magic of the ring does not create talent where none exists, but rather refines and amplifies what is already present. A clumsy dancer becomes fluid, a hesitant speaker gains confidence and cadence, and even a seasoned bard finds their performances sharpened to a razor’s edge. Observers often describe the effect as an intangible magnetism - a sense that the wearer commands attention without effort, their performance lingering in memory long after it ends.

Legends speak of these rings originating in the courts of decadent river kingdoms, where nobles competed not with blades, but with wit, artistry, and spectacle. Some claim they were first crafted by a reclusive enchanter who fell hopelessly in love with a performer beyond their reach, imbuing these rings with a fragment of that longing - a desire to be seen, to be remembered. As a result, many who wear a Ring of Performance report an almost addictive thrill when in the spotlight, as though the ring itself hungers for applause.

CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, eagle’s splendor; Cost 1,250 gp + 100 XP + 50 gp in fine gemstones and artisan engraving tools

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