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Teslan Radio: Once
guarded and revered as sacred by the secretive and eccentric (yet
inventive) Teslan Monks, who believed it was a conduit to their patrol
deity, this relic was lost during the infamous Cataclysm of the Long
Dark. Though missing, it was rumored to still exist within the confines
of the Infinite City.
The
Radio appears as a small, flimsy, handheld transistor radio made of
scratched and aged white plastic with 2 tarnished chrome knobs.
The
Radio allows the user to flawlessly tune into the thoughts and emotions
of those within range. The user need only dial and the combined powers
of telepathy and empathy are granted (although, if multiple
individuals are within range, there is no indicator of whose
thoughts/emotions are actually being monitored [which may prove
problematic if used in a large crowd of people]). No item or spell can
block the Teslan Radio.
The broadcast range is approximately 111 feet in all directions.
The thoughts and emotions are broadcast though the small, tinny built-in speaker (of which the volume can be adjusted).
Pendant of the Black Star:
The origin of this unique artifact has been long lost, believed to only
exist in legend. The pendant appears as a perfectly formed 5-pointed
star that is completely jet black in color (in fact, it absorbs any
ambient light, creating no reflection).
The
Black Star confirms extremely potent advantages to its user. It
combines the properties of a +3 Ring of Protection and a Ring of
Regeneration.
The pendant also increases ALL attributes by +1 (even exceeding 18).
Furthermore, the Black Star provides the following unique bonuses based on class:
- Fighter (Paladin, Ranger, etc): +2 on ALL 'to hit' and 'damage' rolls in combat.
- Magic User (Illusionist): 1 bonus spell memorized per level.
- Thief (Assassin, Monk): All percentile abilities receive a +20% bonus.
- Cleric: +2 level shift when turning/controlling undead.
- If multi-class, the more prominent class receives the bonus.
However,
with this phenomenal power comes a horrid curse: Once the Black Star
is worn, the user will only have 30-300 days of life remaining (30d10).
While the player can die earlier through combat or accident, nothing
can prevent this eventual fate from occurring (at best, a 'Wish' spell
will prolonged the inevitable character demise by 10d10 days).
The user's life will burn brightly, yet briefly.
Stereo Speakers of Sonic Shattering: Appearing
as a pair of gargantuan stereo speakers (dimensions 20x6x6 and weighing
1000 lbs each), the Speakers have unparalleled destructive
capabilities. When properly installed, sounds played through the
Speakers produce enough destructive force to shatter stone and rend
metal.
With
an effective conical range of 600 feet, at its limit, damage dealt from
the Speakers is 10d10 per round (save vs Breath Weapon for half
damage). For every 100 feet closer to the speaker, the damage is
increased by 5 dice (550 ft = 15d10 damage, 500 ft = 20d10 damage, etc).
Standing
behind the speakers and outside of the sonic cone will prevent damage
from being inflicted. However, each time the speakers are first
installed to a power source, there is a 5% chance + 5% for every point
of INT under 18, that feedback will occur, causing DOUBLE damage to
everything and everyone within a 600 foot radius.
Ancient
legends recall the daring exploits of King Who who used the Speakers
during the Battle of Smithhammer to utterly annihilate a massive
invading force, thus saving his Kingdom from being conquered. Properly
comprehending the awesomely destructive power of the Speakers, the
young, yet wise, King promptly uninstalled them and hid them away. To
this day, the Speakers have not been found.
