Intelligent Items

Sentinel’s Rebuke (Heavy Steel Shield)

Aura strong abjuration; CL 15th
Slot shield; Price 62,000 gp; Weight 15 lbs.

DESCRIPTION
This +2 heavy steel shield bears a polished, mirror-like face that reflects not appearance, but posture and intent.

The wielder gains a +2 resistance bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities.

Once per day, as an immediate action, the wielder may reflect a targeted spell back at its caster, as spell turning (affecting a single spell only).

Intelligence: Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 16; Ego 17
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Senses: 60-ft. vision and hearing
Communication: Speech and telepathy (Common)
Lesser Powers: detect chaos at will
Greater Power: dispel magic (3/day)
Purpose: To prevent reckless or unlawful use of magic
Special Purpose Power: When opposing a creature that has cast a spell within the last round, the shield grants its wielder a +4 deflection bonus to AC for 5 rounds (1/day)

The shield is stern and unyielding, often criticizing impulsive or careless actions. It resists aiding chaotic or indiscriminate magic use and may force Ego checks if its wielder acts in such a manner.

LORE
Sentinel’s Rebuke was crafted for arcane tribunals tasked with policing dangerous magic.

It was never meant to destroy spellcasters, but to hold them accountable - to reflect their own power back upon them when misused.

Over time, the shield developed a rigid sense of order, judging not only enemies, but its wielder as well.

Those who bear it often find themselves held to a higher standard, whether they wish to be or not.

CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, spell turning, dispel magic, shield; Cost 31,000 gp, 2,480 XP

Whispercoil (Dagger)

Aura strong enchantment; CL 15th
Slot —; Price 48,302 gp; Weight 1 lb.

DESCRIPTION
This +1 keen dagger has a thin, serpentine blade that seems to shift slightly when viewed from the corner of the eye.

The wielder gains a +2 competence bonus on Bluff and Sleight of Hand checks.

Once per day, on a successful sneak attack, the wielder may force the target to succeed on a DC 16 Will save or be affected as though by suggestion.

Intelligence: Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 18; Ego 16
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Senses: 60-ft. vision and hearing
Communication: Telepathy (Common, Infernal)
Lesser Powers: detect thoughts at will (DC 13)
Greater Power: invisibility (3/day)
Purpose: To manipulate, deceive, and control others
Special Purpose Power: When successfully deceiving a creature, the dagger grants its wielder a +4 insight bonus on attack rolls against that creature for 3 rounds (1/day)

Whispercoil constantly murmurs suggestions, encouraging manipulation over confrontation. It dislikes straightforward solutions and may resist direct combat when deception is possible.

LORE
Forged in secret by a cabal of spies and infiltrators, Whispercoil was designed to end conflicts before they began - or ensure they ended quietly.

Its magic favors subtlety, turning words into weapons and trust into vulnerability.

Over time, the dagger developed a voice of its own, one that rarely speaks plainly.

Those who wield it often find their thoughts drifting toward more efficient, less honorable solutions.

CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, suggestion, detect thoughts, invisibility; Cost 24,151 gp, 1,932 XP

Circlet of the Unbroken Lineage

Aura strong necromancy; CL 15th
Slot head; Price 54,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.

DESCRIPTION
This ornate circlet is set with a pale, bone-like gem that pulses faintly.

The wearer gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma.

Once per day, the wearer may call upon ancestral spirits, gaining a +2 bonus on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks for 5 rounds.

Intelligence: Int 12, Wis 18, Cha 18; Ego 18
Alignment: Neutral
Senses: 60-ft. vision and hearing
Communication: Empathy and telepathy (Common, one ancestral language)
Lesser Powers: speak with dead (3/day)
Greater Power: death ward (1/day)
Purpose: To preserve and honor ancestral legacy
Special Purpose Power: When defending the lineage (bloodline, homeland, or sworn duty), the circlet may grant the wearer temporary hit points equal to their character level (1/day)

The circlet is solemn and insistent, urging the wearer to uphold tradition and responsibility. It may resist actions that betray heritage or duty.

LORE
The Circlet of the Unbroken Lineage was created to ensure that the wisdom of the past would never be lost.

It does not merely remember ancestors - it preserves their presence, allowing them to guide the living.

Over time, the voices within the circlet have blended into a unified will, one that values continuity above all else.

Those who wear it often feel the weight of expectation, as though they are never truly alone in their decisions.

CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, speak with dead, death ward, eagle’s splendor; Cost 27,000 gp, 2,160 XP

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