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qu,st.

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Foreword

Magic orbs iIIl' cool. I'm quite certain I don't knowwhy: after all, they're basically just really big
marbles, and while some people may hold fond childhood memories of marbles, and that might
explain a love of magic orbs, I'm not one of those people and I still think they're
awesome. To be perfectly honest, they're probably my favoritewizarding
accessory, and they're not even the kind of acressoryyou shoot magical
blasts out of (well...typically).

\Vizards of the Codst certainly seems to have gotten the message, as

they made orbsa major part of wizardry in 4th edition. I think that this
was a very smart move on their part, because, well, orbs are fun, and
being able to have and use orbs is fun too. I suspect that, in previous
editions (specifically 3.5/OGL) of the game, orbs were "reserved" for
especially powerful items, because there aren't very many of them, and
they all seem to beartifact-Ievel items. While there's certainly
something to be said for limiting certain items that you want to be
special, and making sure that they aren't super available at low levels
(for example, rodsand staves tend not to go below a certain price point),
you'll hurt the item just as much (or maybe more so) by being too
restrictive, and preventing anyone from getting access. After all, I don't
know about you, but most of the DMs I know don't hand out artifacts
like they were candy on Hallov,ieen.

As always, when I see a hole in the tapestry of things that one can do
with this game, I am overromewith a powl"rful urge to fill it in, and, to mix
metaphors, paint my own little picture of what should be in that space. It
should corneas no surprise then, that, when it really came to my attention
that the 3.5/Pathfinder system doesn't reallygive access to magical orbs, I
decided to do something about it.

Ofcourse, like all magic items (with the notable exception of wondrous
items), orbs would need some sort of theme, or mechanical effect, which would
tie them together and make them into a true group, with something in common
to identify them besides theiTshape. Aftera lot of thought about what kind of
item the game could support, as well as what sorts of things orbs tend to do in
other fantasy media, I detennined there was really only one solution: orbs would
be a class of items which served as enhancers to spells the wielder cast.

In other fantasy media, II1iIgic items like orbs, rods, and staves often serve as
focuses in spells, and the caster casts his spells through the item, which acts as a
sort of magical prism or II1iIgnifying glass, enhancing the spell in some way. Of
course, in 3.'j/Pathfinder staves and wands are more like instant spells (just add
caster!), and this seemed like an excellent way to II1iIke orbs stand out and have
their own identity, while also bringing that rich lore of casting spells through
focuses into the game. I'm very happy with the final result, and J hope that you
are, as well. ..... .. c.. __

-)t~ 1&:ggs, Jfeaaof®esign


Orbs
Magical orbs serve as a focus or a lens for
spellcasters, who pdSS the magical energies of
their spells through the orb, which modifies the
spell, making it more pov.'erful. The exact nature
of this modification varies from orb to orb,
depending on its enchantment. Though anyone
can technically use an orb, you must beable to
cast spells to do so, limiting the range of people
who can benefit from these items.
Physical Description: Most orbs dI"e
perfectly spherical, and about 4-8 inches in
diameter. Some oms have a more irregular shape,
or are much larger or smaller than ,",'erage, and a
handful of orbs aren't properly orbsat all, but
something else altogether, such as a skull or a
special stone. Many orbs are made of glass, but
orbs can be made of virtually any substance.
An orb's hardness and hit points are primarily a
function of its magical power, and so even glass
orbs tend to be fairly hard to destroy. Unless the
orb's entry indicates to the contrary, an orb has an
AC of 12, hardness 10, and 25 hit points.
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Sidebar. Orbs and Spell-like Abilities
Determining whether or not to allow orbs to
modify spell-like abilities is one of the more
difficult decisions we had to make in the creation
of this book. On the one hand, there are plenty of
times when it would feel awkward for a spell-like
ability not to be included, such as a rogue with the
major magic or minor magic rogue talent, or the
racial spell-like abilities ofa tiefling or drow, and it
would certainly seem odd for a creature likea balor
to be unable to benefit from the item, just because
of the way his spells are cast. 'Nhat's more, there
have been spellcasting classes in the past who cast
all their spells as spell-like abilities, and there likely
will be again.
That said, the precedents for such things are
pretty clear: spell-like abilities aren't spells. They
use different metamagic feats, and they can't be
modified by metamagic rods, the closest real
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equivalent to orbs in the existing core rules.
Activation: Most orbs have abilities that do
not require activation, or else their activation is a
free action made as pdrt of casting a spell. In the
case of oms with special abilities which have
another kind ofactivation, the orb's description
will state what kind ofaction is required.
In order foran orb to be used, the orb must
be held. Unless otherwise specified in the orb's
entry, it requires one hand to hold (or other
appendage, at your GM's discretion). TIlls hand
cannot hold objects or be used for other things,
but counts as a free hand for the purposes of spells
with somatic components. No matter how many
orbs a character has in his hands, he is only
considered to be holding one at any given time,
and must spend a move action to switch which orb
is considered "active," and thus is able to be used
and grant benefits.
Forabilities which refer to the wielder
casting a spell, the wielder must actually be
casting the spell himself in order to use the ability.
Spell-like abilities, supernatural abilities, and
items which cast spells (including scrolls, staves,
and wands) do not count as casting a spell for this
In the end, we detennined that the best
solution would be to disallow the use of spell-like
abilities with orbs, but provide an optional feat
which would allow PCs or NPCs with spell-like
abilities who want to use them in conjunction
with magical orbs to do so. As always, be sure to
consult your GM before making use of this
optional feat.
Channel Spell-like Ability
You can channel your spell-like abilities through
orbs.
Prerequisite: Must know at least one spell-like
ability
Benefit: Three times per day, when using one of
your spell-like abilities, you may treat it as though
it werea spell instead of a spell-like ability for the
purposes ofany orb you are wielding.
Special: You may take this feat multiple times.
Each time you do so, you mayuse this ability an
additional three times per day.
 Dragon
purpose, and CdflllOt be uSl'd in conjunction with d% Type Element Benefit
orbs. 01 10 Black Acid Darkness 2fday
n-20 Blue Electricity
Special Qualities: Roll a d%. A 01-30 Ventriloquism 2/day
indicates that the orb constantly sheds light likea 21-30 Brass Fire Suggestion 3/day
torch. A 31-<15 indicates that something (a pattern, Creotefoodond
etching. aura, or similar) on the orb gives a due to 31.4° Bronze Electricity
water )fday
its function. A 46-100 indicates no special 1 1.50 Copper Acid Stone shopt' [fday
qualities. Daylight [fday
51-60 Gold Fire
61-7 0 G~" Acid Entangle 2/dJy
DH.A<,Or'\ S( "-I F OH.U Rod Fire Pyrotechnics 2/day
']1-80
Aura strong evocation; CL 13th 81-90 Silver Cold Feather fall 3fday
Slot nOlle; Price 59,500 gP; Weight 3 Ibs. 91-100 While Cold Guslofwind l/day
DESCRIPTION
This orb is nJdd/." ofamber, .Jnd hdS oJ Additionally, three times per day, when
drdgon·s scdl/."emb/."dded in its cenler. Good casting a spell that deals damage, you may choose
dragons will occdsiolldlly dondle one of their to change the type ofdamage the spell deals to the
scales for thecrearion ofsuch orbs, but evil type associated with the orb. Thisadds the
dragons aredlways incensed by such orbs, and appropriate descriptor to the spell (for eXdmple, if
gleeful/yeXdcl revengedgainSl those who bear d red dragon scaledrdgon sc,lIe orb is used to cast
them. lightning bolt, the CdSler maychOQS(' to make the
spell deal fire damage instead ofe/ectricily
Each dragon scale orb is tied toa specific element, damdge. /fhe or she does, Ihe spell gains the fire
determined by the kind ofdragon whose scale is descriptor).
embedded in the orb, as indicated on the table
below. Each dragon SCdle orb also grants the use of FiIldlly, once per day, as long as you are
a spell-like ability, determined by the type of holding the orb, when you cast a spell that deals
dragon, also indicated on the table. energy damage of the orb's type, each creature
damaged by the spell must succeed on a DC 22

Sidebar: Incorporating Orbs into Your ~=~ hO

This book was created with the intent that
orbs should be able to fit more or less seamlessly
into existing campaigns, without too much effort
on the part of GMs or players to make them fit in.
They do not require any special rules, and seem
like the sort of thing that might very well have
been there all along, and simply not attracted
attention. Oms should be generally available
alongside other magic items, such as rods, staves,
and wands, and should not be exceptionally more
difficult to find than other magic items of their gp
cost.
As written, all orbs require the feat Craft
Wondrous Item to create. TIlls was a purposeful
decision to allow orbs to better fit into existing
games, without punishing characters for not
taking feats which didn't exist when the game
began. Becauseorbs are their own set of magic
items, rather than wondrous items, we recom-
mend giving them their own feat, Craft Orb,
shown below.
Craft Orb (Item Creation)
You are able to craft magical orbs.
Prerequisite: Caster level7lh
Benefit: You can create any orb whose
prerequisites you meet. Crafting an orb takes I day
for each 1,000 gp in its price. Tocreate an orb, you
must use up raw materials equal to 1/2 its base
price. The skill used in creating a magic orb is
either Spellcraft or Craft (Jewelry), but it
otherwise functions the same as crafting a
wondrous item.

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Table I-I: Orbs Wtll save or become panicked.
Item Price CONSTRUCTION
Orb of Alacrity 8,000 SE ReqUirements Craft Wondrous Item,
Orb of Subdual 8.000 SP Elemental SpellAPG,feor: Cost 1.9.750 gp
Orb of Refraction 11.,000 BP
Orb of Burdens 11.,380 BP I)UFlISrS OIW
Orb of Invisibility 17,000 gp Aura strong abjuration: CL 13th
Orb ofThralls 17,000 SP Slot none: Price 4°,000 gp: Weight 1lb.
Orb of Blasting 18,000 gp DESCRIPTION
Orb of Sickness 1.0,000 SP
This orb is m<Jde oftrans/ucelll cryst..,1 and
Orb of Fear 1.4,000 SP vibrates slightly in the hands ofa spelJc.asler.
Orb of Piercing Spells 3°,000 SP
Orb of Purification 3°,000 gp The wielder of this orb gains a ->-5 bonus on
Orb of Spell Power p,ooo gp Spellcraft checks, and the DC to identify spells
Orb of Unnatural Strength p,ooo SP cast by the wielder is increased by ->-5.
Orb of the Damned 31,000 SP Additionally, once per day, when targeted by a
Orb of Rage }8,400 SP spell he successfully identifies, the wielder may
Duelist's Orb 4°,000 BP attempt counter that spell as a free action by
Orb of Divination 11.,000 Sp succeeding on a caster lC'<"C1 check (DC 11 ->- spell's
Orb of Abjuration 15,000 gp caster level).
Orb of Conjuration 45,000 Sp CONSTRUCTION
Orb of Evocation 15,000 SP Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, dispel
Orb of l1Iusion 45,000 SP magic: Cost 1.0,000 gp
Orb of Transmutation 45,000 BP
Orb of Necromancy 4 8 ,000 gp I ENS OF SPFlI I)ISTORTIOr.;
Orb of Acid 5°,000 gp Aura moderate transmutation: CL zth
Orb of Electricity 5°,000 SP Slot none: Price 65,000 gp: Weight 1.lbs.
Orb of Enchantment 50 ,000 gp DESCRIPTION
Orb of Flames 50,000 SP This orb is m.1de of exceptionally pure
Orb of Frost 50,000 BP cl)'5toll, .and features a number of lenses of
Orb of Alignments s8,Boo gp differenl shapes and curves on the inside.
Dragon Scale Orb 59,500 gp
Lens of Spell Distorlion As long as you are holding the orb,
65.000 SP
whenever you cast a spell that has an Mea of
Orb of Elemental Acid 65,000 SE effect (such as a cone, line, or radius), you llliIy
Orb of Elemental Fire 65,000 SP choose to have some part of that area not be
Orb of Elemental Ice 65.000 SP affected by the spell. This area is in the fonn of a
Orb of Elemental Lightning 65. 000 BP number of five-foot squares equal to ,/2 the level
Orb of Empowered Spell Mastery n ooo gp of the spell (rounded down, minimum I). The
Orb of Kings 75,000 gp squares need not be contiguous, but precise
Orb of Counterspells 80,000 SP control ofa spell's ared is not possible, and the
Summoning Stone 8J,663 SP orb cannot be used to make the spell ignore an
Orb of Memory 85,000 SP area slllilller than a 5-foot square.
Orb of Swirling Color 85. 000 gp
Miser's Orb 100,000 SP Additionally, the orb can be used to focus
Orb of Maximi:£ed Spell Mastery 11.>,500 SP the effects ofa spell more intensely on a target.
Orb of Widened Spell Mastery 11.>,500 SP TIuee times per day, as a free action while casting
Orb ofScgments lJ3,sOO gp a spell that has an area ofeffect, and which allows
Orb of Shadows 180,000 IW a saving throw, you llliIy choose to alter the spell
to target a single individual instead. If you do,
only that tilJ'8t't is affected, and the spell has no
effed on the rest of its normal all''d. By focusing
the spell in this way, it becomes more difficult to
resist, and the saving throw IX of the spell
increases by u.
CONSfRUCT10N
Requirements (rar, Wondrous Item, Spell
Focus (any), Spellcraft 10 ranks; (ost ]2,500 gp
MISFR S URII
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 11th
Slot none; Price 100,000 gp; Weight lIb.
D£SCRIPTION
This orb seems to be made upof.In
.Imalg.Im.Ition o{ coins melted h.Iph.Izardly
together.
This orb allows the wielder to ignore up to
5,000 gp worth of spell components eaeb day.
The orb's wielder must decide what amount in gp
to ignore at the time of casting and if he chooses
to ignore only a portion of the material value he
must provide the remaining portion.
CONSfRUCT10N
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, major
creation; Cost 50,000 gp
ORIIOI >\IIJlJRATION
Aura strong abjuration; CL 17th
Slot none; Price 45,000 gp; Weight 1511Js.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is I1ldde o{pureaddmantine, and
glows with .I {dint white light. It h<Js<J hardness of
20, .Ind 120 hit poillls.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des of all abjuration spells the wielder casts are
increased by +l. Additionally, the wielder may
spontaneously sacrifice prepared spells or unused
spell slots in order to cast certain abjuration
spells, in the Silme way that a cleric can
spontaneously cast cure or inflict spells. The spell
received is based on the level of the sacrificed
spell, as indicated below:
"1St-level spell: Alarm
"2nd-level spell: Protection from ,lrrows
"yd-level spell: Protection from ene~y
"4th-level spell: Lesserglobeof
iIIVU Iner,l biIitY
"5th-level spell: Bre,lk enchantment
"6th-level spell: Ami-life shell
"7th-level spell: 8.:Jnishmell/
"8th-level spell: Mind bl,lnk
"9th-level spell: Prism,ltic sphere
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on hisor her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. However, he must
provide anyrostly material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CON~IRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, alarm,
anti-magicfield, oonishmenc break
>
enchan/ment , lesser globe ofinvulnerability ,
mind blank, prismatic sphf're, protection from
arrows, protection from energy; Cost H,')OO gp
OKROFA(ID
Aura moderate evocation; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 50,000 BP; Weight Sibs.
DESCRIPTJON
This orb is made of limestone, and is
completely immune to the effects ofacid and
other corrosive substdnces.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
DCs ofall spells with the acid descriptor the
wielder casts are increased by +l. Additionally,
three times per day, as a free action while casting
a spell that deals acid damage, the wielder IIldy
cause the acid to produce noxious fumes,
sickening the target. If the spell sUITessfullydeals
acid damage to the target, the target is sickened
for a number of rounds equal to the spell's level
(no Silve).
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUIrements Cralt Wondrous Item,
Elemental Spell (acid)APG; Cost 25,000 gp
OKII OF AU{ Kin
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 6th
Slot none; Price 8,000 BP; Weight 1 lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is shocking pink and feels slightly
el,lstic:, though it doesn't bounce or stretch.
The wielder of this orb gains a +1O-foot
bonus to his movement speed. Additionally three
times per day the wielder may cast a spell that has
a casting time of one full round as a standard
action, instead ofits nonnal casting time.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, haste;
Cost 4,000 gp
OKR 01 AII{,r\MfNTS
Aura moderate divination: CL 71h
Slot none; Price 58,800 gp; Weight 4 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb isa d.Jrk blue, and has a number of
poillls of light which glimmer on its surfact',
making it look likeol st,wy night sky.
As long as you hold the orb, spells you cast
are more potent against creatures whose
alignment opposes yours. 'Nhenever you cast a
spell, ifit allows a saving throw, the target takes a
-} penalty to his Silve for each aspect of his
alignment which is opposed to yours (for
t'Xdmple. ifol chaotic good wizard uses the orb on
a lawful evil sorcerer, the sorcerer WQuld lakeol-2
penalty to his save, but ifa CholOlic neurrdl druid
uses lheorbon the same sorcerer, he WQuld only
suffer,) -I penol/ty).
Additionally, as long as you are holding the
orb, you may cast detect chaos, delecl evil, delect
good, and detecl law as spell-like abilities at will.
CON~TRU(,ION
Requirements Crdft Wondrous [tern, detect
chaos> detITt evil ,detect good, detec/law,
Chaotic Good or Chaotic Evil or Lawful Good or
Lawful Evil alignment; Cost 29,400 gp
OKR OF IlI.A~rIN{,
Aura strong evocation; CL 13th
Slot none; Price 18,000 BP; Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb isa transparent green color, with
grooves Cdrved inroeither side for the user's
hands roslide inro, which magicallyalways fir the
userSllugly, regardless of his or her size.
Once per day, the user may sacrifice a
number of prepared spells or unused spell slors in
order to unleash his combined magical energy in
a blast of pure force. In order to use this ability,
the orb's wielder must discharge the energies of
the sacrificed spells into the orb, a process which
takes one round per spell sacrificed, and provokes
attacks of opportunity. Once the wielder spends a
round without charging the orb, hecannot
charge it further until he has released the stored
energy; the charge lasts for one minute, and if the
charge is not used in this time then the energy
dissipates hannlessly. Releasing the blast isa
standard action, and is treated as a line attack 5
feet wide by 100 feet long, which deals an amount
of force damage based on the total number of
spell levels sacrificed, as indicated on the table
below. A successful Reflex save (DC 10 + 1/2 the
number of spell levels sacrificed) halves the
damage.
Spell Levels Sacrificed Damage
1-3 4d4
4- 6 6d,
7-9 &I,
10-15 ",d6
16-1.0 '2d6
21-25 14d6
26'30 ,6d6
)1 40 ,&18
1 -50 wd8
".
' 2Odl0
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Arc,me Srrike, Craft Wondrous
Item, mogic missile; Cost 9,000 gp
ORB OF BURDENS
Aura faint transmutation; CL )rd
Slot none; Price 12,J80 gP; Weight 1 lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is m.1de ofiron and is emblazed
with rhe image ofan anvil and a feather.
As long as this orb is held, its wielder is
treated as though his carrying capacity were 50
lbs. higher than it actually is for the purposes of
encumbrance and movement speed. Additionally,
three times per day, whenever the orb's wielder
casts a spell that deals damage (including ability
score damage) to a single target, he may
temporarily burden that creature. A creature
burdened in this Wily is treated as though its
carrying capacity were 50 Ibs.less than it actually
is. This effect lasts for one hour.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, bun's
strength, roy ofenfeeblement; Cost 6,6<)0 gp
OIOUH (Ol'\j lJ RATION
Aura strong conjuration; CL 17th
Slot none; Price 45,000 gp; Weight sibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is I17dde arwood, and though ir
formsa more-or-Iess perfect sphere, it is dear
that it has not been carved, but is in fdct is a
solid mdSS of root-like growth which took thdt
Shdpe on its own.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des of all conjuration spells the wielder casts are
increased by +I. Additionally, the wielder may
spontaneously sacrifice prepared spells or
unused spell slots in order to CdSt certain
conjuration spells, in the sameWilY that a cleric
can spontaneously cast cure or inflict spells. The
spell received is based on the leyel of the
sacrificed spell, as indicated below:
"1St-level spell: Cure light wounds
"2nd-level spell: Web
"Jrd-level spell: Stinking cloud
"4th-level spell: Minorcrearion
"5th-level spell: Wdll ofslolle
"6th-level spell: Add fog
".,rh-level spell: Teleport, greafer
"8th-level spell: Planar binding, greater
"9th-level spell: Summon monster IX
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on his or her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. However, he must
provide any costly material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, aciJfog,
greater planar binding> greater teleport, mage
armor, minor creation, stinking c:loud,
summon monster IX, wall ofstone. web; Cost
.u.,Soo gp
ORII OF (OUNTFRSI'F I IS
Aura moderate abjuration; CL 7th
Slot none: Price 80,000 gp; Weight sIbs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb isa dull, lusterless bldck, and does
not shine org/edm in any light.
As long as the orb is held, you gain a +2
bonus to all caster level checks made to counter
or dispel spells or other magical effects with
dispel magic and similar spells. Additionally,
three times per day, when you successfully
counter a spell, you may retain the spell used to
counter it, as though you had not expended it.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, dispel
magic, mage's lucubration Improved
Counterspell; Cost 40,000 gp
ORliOFTI1F IlA:vlNfD
Aura slTong necromancy; CL 17th
Slot none: Price 3],000 gp: Weight 61bs.
D£SCRIPTION
This orb is jet black dnd perfectly smooth. It
hasa fdim autd of reddish-purple light, which
flwtSdnd ripples around the orb as though it
","'Creon fire.
As long as you are holding the orb, you may
make your death spells utterly destroy the
target's soul, preventing resurrection. 1his isa
free action made as part of casting the spell, and
reduces the spell's save DC, if any, by -4. 1his
ability can only beapplied to spells with the
death descriptor. If the target is slain as a result
of the spell, his or her soul is destroyed utterly,
preventing resurrection ofany kind. The body
may still be animated with spells like animate
dead, or similar. A wish or miracle spell can
restore the lost soul, at which point the target
can be returned to life normally.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, soul
bind or trap the soul; Cost 18,500 gp
ORII OF J)I\/INATlOr\
Aura strong divination; CL 17th
Slot none: Price 42,000 gp: Weight sIbs.
DfSCRIPTION
This orb is nJdde ofpolished silver, alld any
refleaiOlls ill theorbappt'dr normal, and are not
distorted by the orb's shape.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
DCs of all divination spells the wielder casts are
increased by +l. Additionally, the wielder may
spontaneously sacrifice prepared spells or unused
spell slots in order to cast certain divination
spells, in the same way that a cleric can
spontaneously cast cure or inflict spells. The spell
received is based on the level of the sacrificed
spell, as indicated below:
"lSt-level spell: Identify
"2nd-level spell: Detect thoughts
"Jfd-level spell: Tongues
"4th-level spell: $crying
"5th-level spell: Telepilthic bond
"6th-level spell: Find the pdth
"7th-levelspell: Arcane sight, gredter
"8th-level spell: DiS('('tfl location
"9th-level spell: Foresight
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on hisor her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. However, he must
provide any costly material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CONSTRlICfION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, anolyze
woomer, detect thoughts> discern location,
foresight, greoter arcane sight, identify,
scryin9, tongues, telepi1thic bond; Cost 21,000
gp
ORII OF EI H TRI( I n
Aura moderate evocation: CL 9th
Slot none: Price so,ooo gp: Weight 8 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
 This orb is rTldde of copper, and as Ions as it
is held, arcs of eJectrical ene~y race "KroSS its
SUrfdce, thouSh they do not hdrm its wielder.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
DCs of aU speUs with the electricity descriptor
that the wielder casts are increased by +I.
Additionally, three times per day, as a free action
while casting a spell that deals electricity damage,
the wielder may cause the lightning to paralyze
the target. As long as the spell deals at least 1 point
of electricity damage to the target, he is stunned
for I round (no save).
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUlrements Craft Wondrous Item,
Elemental Spell (electricity)"PC; Cost 25,000 gp
As long as the orb is held your caster level is
treated as 1. higher than it actually is for the
purposes of level-dependent effects of spells you
cast which have the fire descriptor, including
checks to overcome spell resistance, level-
dependent dalllilge, etc. Additionally, whenever
you cast a spell that deals damage, you may
choose to have that spell deal fire dalllilge instead
of its nonnal dalllilge type. This causes the spell
to gain the fire descriptor, but spells modified in
this way do not have their caster level improved
by the orb of e/ementdl fire.
CON:"RUCTION
ReqUIrements Cralt Wondrous hem,
Elemental Spell (fire)"PC. Heighten Spell; Cost
}2,5OO gp

ORII OF J] FMFNTAI A( If) ORIIOFF:lIMENTAII([

Aura strong evocation; CL 11th Aura strong evocation: CL lith
Slot none; Price 65,000 gp: Weight 1. l!>s. Slot none: Price 65,000 gp; Weight 2 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPl·ION
This orb is a spheriml emerald, rouShly
eisht inches in di"meter. It Slows briShl1y from
the inside, "nd SlinSS when touched.

As long as the orb is held your caster level is

treated as 1. higher than it actuaUy is for the
purposes oflevel-dependent effects of spells you
cast which have the acid descriptor, including
checks to overcome spell resistance, level-
dependent dalllilge, etc. Additionally, whenever
you cast a spell that deals dalllilge, you may
choose to have that spell deal acid damage
instead of its nonnal damage type. This causes
the spell to gain the acid descriptor, but spells
modified in this waydo not have their caster level
improved by the orb of elemental add.
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUIrements trait Wondrous [tern,
Elemental Spell (acid)APG, Heighten Spell; Cost
)2,500 gp

ORII OF EI EMENTAI FIRE

Aura strong evocation; CL 11th
Slot none; Price 65.000 gp: Weight 2 l!>s.
DESCRIPl·10N
This orb is a sphericdl ruby; rouShlyeiShl
inches in diameter. Jt Slows briShtly from the .....Oc.. __
inside, ilnd is warm to the touch.
 This orb iSil sphericill Silpphire, roughly
eight inches in diilmeter. It glows brightly from
the inside, i1nd is cold to the touch.
As long as the orb is held your caster level is
t:reiIted as l higher than it aClually is for the
purposes of leYel-dependent effects of spells you
casl which ~ the cold descriptor, including
checks tOOYercome spell resislance, level-
dependent dil.Inil.ge, elc. Additiol1il.Uy, whenever
you cast a spell thaI deals damage, you may
choose to ~ lhat spell deal cold damage
instNd of its normal dil.lTlil.ge type. This causes
the spell to gain lhe cold descriptor, but spells
modified in this "'7t'f do not have their caSler leom
imp~ by the orb of element.!1 ice.
CONSTltUCllON
ReqUIrements ltilil woTldrous Item,
Elemental Spell (jet')""';;, Heighten Spell; Cost
",,..gp
ORR Of fl f \11 '1 \1 111,11 r'I'I,
Aura strong e\"OCalion; Cllllh
Slot none; Price 65,000 gp; Weighll Ibs.
Df.SCRJI'TION
Thisorb iu spheric.!1 diJmom:I, roughly
eight inches in diilmefer. It glows brightly from
the inside, and tingles slightly"'hen touched.
As long as the orb is held your caSler le\'l'I. is
treil.ted as 1. higher than il aet1.IiI.lly is fOt the
purposes of leo.'el-dependenl effects of spells you
cast which h.n'e the electricity descriptor,
including checks 10 O\'eI'OOme spell resiSlil.IlCC,
level-dependent dil.lTlil.ge, etc. Additionally,
whenever you cast a spell that deals damage, you
may choose to have thaI spell deal electricity
d.unage inslead of its normal damage type. Th.is
causes the spell to gain the electricity descriptor,
but spells modified in this way do not have their
caster level improved by the orb of elementill
lightning.
CONSTRUCflON
ReqUIrements lratl Wondrous hem,
Elemental Spell (eleclricilyt PG • Heighten Spell;
COSI J1,SOO gp
ORR OF fMPOWFRl1> SI'! I J MAS! I R'
Aura strong transmutation; Cll3th
Slot none; Price V,OOO gp; Weigh! 10 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
This compilet orb is milde ofpure
dddmdntine, dnd hds h<Jrdne5S JO <Jnd 110 hit
points. Arcs of<Jl'C<Jne ene'1lY occ<Jsiooolly eropt
from it and run <!Cross irs surf<Jce, criJCkling
metlilCingly.
1his orb allows its wielder to ITIOI"e easily
apply the Empower SpeU feat 10 spells he casts,
but the exact effect depends on whether the
~ielder prepiI.Il'S speUs, or caslS them sponlan~
ously. Additionally, as long as the orb bas been in
thev.ielder's possession for al leiI.Sl14 hours, he
is treated as knO'l'oing the Empower Spell
metamagic feat, and may make use of that fUI as
lbough be had taken it, as long as the orb
remains ~ithin his possession.
If the wielder CilSlS spells spontaneously,
then as long as he is holding the orb, he may
apply the Empower Spdl metamagic feat 10
spdls that he Ci!.SlS without increasing the
casting time of ~ spells. The spells SliD take
up a speU slot 1'0\10 Ieo.'els higher tha.n normal.
Alternatively, if you hold the 0Ib whiJ~ you
are preparing your spells for the &y, you can
apply the Empower SpeU mel.unagic feal to lhose
spells more easily than normal. When
fiIlpoY<'ering a speU in this way, it only lakes up a
slot one ~I higher than normal, instead of lhe
normal two levels higher. Only ()Il(' person can
001efi1 from this effect at anygWen tim~, and if
the orb is not held when thespeU is cast, the
spell will not be empowered, though it ",ill SliD
lake up a slol one leYel higher than normal.
CONSTRurnON
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem.
Empower Spell; COSI 36,500 gp
ORR OF [f',j( HMH\1ff',jT
Aura strong enchantmenl; CL 171h
Slot none; Price 50,000 gp; Weight 4 lbs.
DESCRIPTION
 Thisorb is nlddeofgold, ,md is engr,lI'ed
wilh iI C<lpti"<lling pilffern ofwhorls <lnd other
designs.
As long as theorb is held, the saving throw
Des ofall enchantmftlt spells the wielder caSlS
arr increased by +1. Additionally, the widder may
spontaneously sacrificr, prepared spells or unused
speD slots in ordr"T to cast C't%lin enchamment
spells, in tM 5amewiIY that a dericcan
spontaneously cast ~ aT inflict spdls. 1M spell
J"K'Cived is ~ OD the le\~ of the sacrifi~
speD, as indkat~ be1aw::
·l5t-I~~ speD: Chdrm person
'IDd-le\ti spdl: Hideous Iilughter
'yd-I~~I spell: Hold pet'SOII
·4th-leveI. spell: Ch.Jrm monster
·sth-I~~I spell: F......blemind
·6th-level spell: Geaslquest
7lh-IE'\~1 spell: lrl5dnity
'8th-level spell: Irresistible ddnce
'~h-Ievel spell: Domin.Jle mOllster
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on hisor her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. H~r, he must
provide any costly material components or
focuses the spell requiTes.
CONSTllUCTlON
Requirements Craft \Vondrous Item, charm
monster, chomr person. dominotl> mansur,
ff!f'b1emind. geos/qUe5t . hideous lought!'r, hold
person. insanity. irresistibl!' donee; Cost
250000 gp
ORROII\O( \TIO'
Aur.. Slrong evocatKm; CL 17th
Slot none: Price 1}000 gp; Weight 4 Ibs.
DESCRJP110N
This orb is m.JdeofgldSS. but inside iSii 0011
of criKkling eneIXYo which occasiortillly IL:ires up
in bursrsofbright light.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
OCs ofaU !'VOCation spells the wielder casts are
increased by +1. Additionally, the wielder may
spollfalleDusly sacrifice prepared spells or ullused
spell slots in order to cast certain evocafiOll
spells, in the same way that a dericcan
spontaneously cast curl." or inflict spells. The spell
rt'C'I."ived is based on the level of the sacrifiCl."d
spell, as indicated below:
'lSt-IE"\Id spell: Milgic missile
':md-~I spell: Gust of wind
·jrd-Ievd spell: Fi~b.J1I
·4fh-I.....-d spell: Fi~ shield
·y:h-Ievd spell: Fl.Jmestrike
·6t:h-I~ spell: Clwin lightning
..,rh-I I spell: Prisffidtic spray
·8th-I -d spell Pour ray
·l)lh-l~-d spell: Meftorswarm
The wieMer need nO( know the spdl, or
~ ~ it on his 01" Mr spell list, in order to
cdS! it""ith the orb in this way. ~......, he must
provide any rostly IIWterial components or
focuses the spell n:quires.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Cr.lft Wondrous Item. chain
lightning ,jireoo!l ,jire shield. gusl of wind ,
magic missile, meteor swarm. polar roy,
prismatic roy. wall offorc/!.; Cost H,5°O gp
ORIIOF HAR
Aura moderaft:" enchantment; CI. 7th
Sial none: Price 11,000 sp: WeiRht 3 100.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is a dilrk, ,Jngrr rrd, 'illd bliKk
mists can be seen 10 swirl about inside 'he globe.
l1tn-e times per day, when you cast a spell
~ith the fl."il1" descriptor, if the t~ £ails its
saving throw, it suffers an additional penalty on
all attack and damage rollseqlld1to 1/z the I.....-d
of the spell (rounded down. minimum 1), for the
dUJ'iltion of the spell'seffect. If the spell does not
allow a Si!Ving throw, this ability has no effect..
CONSlllUCTlON
Requirements Craft \Vondrous hem, crushing
despair ,foor; CostlZ.ooo gp
ORR OF FL\\lF'.
Aura moderate evocation; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 50,000 BP; Weight 5 [00.
DESCRIPTION
ThIS orb IS m.:tde 01 pure, 61.lck obS]dliln,
.lnd glows fdinlly wilh,] reddish-ordllge hue.
 As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des of all spells with the fire descriptor that the
wielder casts are increased by +I. Additionally,
three times per day, as a free action while casting
a spell that deals fire damage, the wielder may
increase the potency of the fire that spell
produces. If the spell successfully deals fire
damage to the target, that target catches fire (no
save), taking Id6 points ofdamage per two levels
of the spell each round (rounded down,
minimum 1). Total submersion in water ora
similar substance, oranyeffect which can dispel
magical flames, will dispel these flames.
Otherwise, they persist for three rounds before
going out.
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUirements Cralt Wondrous Item,
Elemental Spell (fire)"P<:;; Cost zs,ooo gp
ORH OF nmSl
Aura moderale evocation; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 50,000 BP; Weight Sibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is I7J</de ofpure, dear ice, and is
quite cold to the touch. No malter how hOlthe
orb's surroundings, it never melts, and JlwJys
remains J perfect sphere.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des ofall spells with the cold descriptor that the
wielder casts are increased by +I. Additionally,
three times per day, as a free action while casting
a spell that deals cold damage, the wielder may
cause the cold to numb the target, slowing his
movements. If the spell successfully deals cold
damage to the target, that target is also slowed, as
the spell slaw, for one minute. lbis ability affects
creatures that are normaI.Iy immune to being
slowed, unless they arealso immune to cold
damage. Dealing to points of fire damage to the
target ends this effect.
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUirements Craft Wondrous Item,
Elemental Spell (ice)APG; Cost Z5,000 gp
ORII OF III USION
Aura strong illusion; CL 17th
Slot none: Price 45,000 gp; Weight 4 lbs.
D&RIPTION
This orb is made ofg/a5S, and appears to be
filled with a thick mist, which swirls Jnd eddies,
forming shapes which hint at figures and objects
within.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des of all illusion spells the wielder casts are
increased by +l. Additionally, the wielder may
spontaneously sacrifice prepared spells or unused
spell slots in order to cast certain illusion spells,
in the same way that a cleric can spontaneously
cast cure or inflict spells. The spell received is
based on the level of the sacrificed spell, as
indicated below:
"1St-level spell: Disguise self
"znd-Ievel spell: Invisibility
"Jrd-Ievel spell: Displacemenl
"4th-level spell: Phillltasmill killer
"5th-level spell: MirageJl'Cdnil
"6th-level spell: Shadow walk
"-,th-Ievel spell: Project image
"8th-level spell: S<:illlillating pattern
"9th-level spell: ShJdes
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even h.we it on hisor her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. However, he must
provide any costly material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CONl>TRUCTION
Requirements Craft: Wondrous Item, disguise
self, displacemenl , invisibility, mirage arcana,
phantasmal killer, project image, scintillating
pallern, shades, shadow walk; Cost :u,soo gp
ORII OF Il'\\ISlilIlln
Aura moderate illusion: CL 7th
Slot nOlle: Price 17,000 gP; Weight 3 Ibs.
D£SCRIPTION
This orb is m.lde ofg/a5S, dnd is perfectly
dear, making it difficultlosee.
As long as it is held, you gain a +5
enhancement bonus on all Stealth checks.
Additionally, once per day, when you cast a spell
which makes one or more creatures invisible
(such as invisibility), you may choose to enhance
that invisibility, allowing the creature to bypass
senses nonnally not bypassed by invisibility. A
creature made invisible in this way is made
invisible as nonnal, except that he or she also
cannot be detected by the scent special quality, or
by bLindsight, tremorsense, or similar abilities.
Invisibility purge, see invisibilily, true sight, and
similar effects still pierce the invisibility. TIris
enhanced invisibility lasts for the duration of the
spell creating the invisibility effect.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, greuter
invisibility; Cost 8,500 gp
ORIIOF KIM.S
Aura moderate enchantment; CI. 7th
Slot none: Price 75,000 gp: Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is mdde ofpure gold, dnd is
encrusted with rubies.
The wielder of this orb receives a +6 bonus
onall Charisma-based skill checks. Additionally,
once per day, when the orb's wielder casts a spell
of the charm subschool, he may target one
additional creature provided that creature would
be a valid target for the spell.
CON;,TRUCTION
ReqUlrcments U'<ilt VVoh(lrous HCm, (Idyll's
splendor or skill oflhe peacockAl'G, churm
monster; Cost 37,500 gp
ORR OF MAXIMIZED SI'FII MASTFRl
Aura strong transmutation: CI.13th
Slot none: Price 11.1,500 gp; Weight 50 Ibs.
D£SCRI PTiON
This orb is made ofpureadi/mdntine, ,1Ild
weighs 50 lbs, despite being only nine inches in
diameter. It has h<lrdness 20, and 120 hit points.
It hums faintly with power, <lnd tingles ro the
rouch.
This orb all0W5 its wielder to more easily
apply the Maximize Spell feat to spells he casts,
but the exact effect depends on whether the
wielder prepares spells, or casts them
spontaneously. Additionally, as long as the om
has been in the wielder's possession for at least
1.4 hours, he is treated as knowing the Maximi1.e
Spell metamagic feat, and may make use of that
feat as though he had taken it, as long as the orb
remains within his possession.
If the wielder casts spells spontaneously,
then as long as he is holding the orb, he may
apply the Maximize Spell metamagic feat to
spells that he casts without increasing the
casting time of those spells. The spells still take
up a spell slot three 1l'Vl"ls higher than nonna!'
Alternatively, if you hold the orb while you
are preparing your spells for the day, you can
apply the Maximize Spell metamagic feat to
those spells more easily than nonna!. When
maximizing a spell in this Wily, it only takes upa
slot two levels higher than nonna!, instead of the
nonnal three 1l'Vl"1s higher. Only one person can
benefit from this effect at any given time, and if
the orb is not held when the spell iscast, the
spell will not be maximized, though it will still
take up a slot two levels higher than nonna!'
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item,
Maximize Spell; Cost 60,750 gp
ORII OF MF\HHn
Aura moderate transmutation: CI. 13th
Slot none: Price 85,000 gp: Weight lib,
DESCRIPTJON
This orb is comprised ofc1edrcrysl<l1 eXdct/y
five inches in di<lmeter, filled with d pale silvery
vapor.
As long as it is held the wielder gains a +4
bonus on all concenl:Tation checks. Additionally,
once per day, as a swift action, the om's wielder
may instantly prepare any spell he cast in the last
1.4 hours. The spell must actually have been cast
during this period. The prepared spell is stored
mentally just as though he had prepared it
nonnally. If the spell in question requires
material components, the wielder must still
provide them.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, mage's
lucubration; Cost 41.,500 gp
ORII OF NH ROMAN( l
Aura strong necromancy; CI.17th
Slot none; Price 48,000 KP; Weight 4 lbs.
DESCRIPTION
This orbilppears to be a human skull,
though it is ffidde of pure ebony. Whenever the
wielder casts a necrolThlncy spell, I he eye sockets
oflheskul/lighf up with an eerie blue light.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
Des ofaU necromancy spells the wielder casts
are increased by +l. Additionally, the wielder
may spontaneously sacrifice prepdred spells or
unused spell slots in order to cast certain
necromancy spells, in the same way that a cleric
can spontaneously cast cure or inflict spells. The
spell received is based on the level of the
sacrificed spell, as indicated below:
"lSt-level spell: Rdyof enfeeblement
"2nd-level spell: B1indllessldeilfness
"Jfd-level spell: Vampiric touch
"4th-level spell: Bestowcurse
_ec.. __
"5th-level spell: S/<lY living
"6th-level spell: Eyebile
"71h-level spell: Control ullde<ld
"8th-level spell: Horrid wilting
"9th-level spell: Enet'llydmin
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on hisor her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this Wily. However, he must
provide anyrostly material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CON~"RUcrION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Ilem, bestow
curse, blight. blindness/deafness, cofltrol
undead, energy drain, eyebite, horrid wilting.
ray ofenfeeblement, vampiric louch; Cost
2.4,000 gp
OKR OF I'IF:K( IN(, SI'F11 S
Aura moderate evocation; CL 7th
Slot none: Price 30,000 gP; Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is ffidde offfidrb/e, inl<lid wilh gold,
ilnd is I'('ry stni1l1, only ilooUt three inches ilCroSS.
As long as the orb is held, you gain a +I
enhancement bonus on caster level checks made
to overcome spell resistance. Additionally, three
times per day, asa standard action, you may
sacrifice a prepdred spell (or unused spell slot, if
you area spontaneous spellcaster) to lower the
spell resistance ofa single target within 60 feet.
That target's spell resistance, if any, is reduced by
twice the level. of the sacrificed spell. This effect
lasts for one minute.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, Grealer
Spell Penetr<ltion, Spell Penelralion; Cost
15. 000 gp
OKll OF l'liRIFI( >\T!OI'\
Aura moderate evocation; CL 7th
Slot none; Price 30,000 gp; Weight I lb.
DI:'SCRIPTION
This orb is tni1de of red qU<lrtz, <lnd glows
with <l filint golden light, ilS though wrNthed in a
hillo.
As long as you are holding the orb, three
times per day, asa free action, you may make a
spell deal purifying damage as well as its normal
damage type. TIlls does not affect any resistance
or immunity to the original dil.Illilge type, but will
cause the damage to also be purifying, which
means that it will only dil.Illilge creatures of evil
alignment. Additionally, you may apply
purification feats to spells altered in this way. For
more infonnation on purifying damage and
purification feats, see A Necromancer's Grimoire:
The Book of Purifying FI;Jmes.
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUIrements Craft Wondrous Item,
Purifying Spell""; Cost 15,000 gp
ORII OF RAC,F
Aura faint transmutation; CL 3rd
Slot none; Price 38,100 gp; Weight 1 lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb, cut from deep red stone, is marred
by a number ofpits and deep faults thaI color ils
surf.Ke.
The wielder of this orb may cast spells while
in a barbarian rage or while under the effects of
the rage spell. Additionally, the wielder may rage
(as the barbarian class feature) for 5 rounds per
day, or, if the character already has the rage class
feature, he may rage for an additional 5 rounds
each day.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, rage;
Cost 19,200 gp
ORII OF RErRAl THIN
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 11.,000 gp; Weight 2 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is dedr, and comains a rich and
compleK prism in iu cemer, which CdUses lighl
passing through it to sparkle in d brilliam
rainbow.
As long as you are holding the orb, you gain
a +1 enhancement bonus on all ray attacks you
make. Additionally once per day, while you are
holding the orb, as a free action while casting a
spell that has a single target, you may use the om
to duplicate the spell, allowing it to hit an
additional target. If the spell requires an attack or
damage roll (or anyother rolls, sum as to
determine which color ofa prismatic spray hits
the target), roll once and apply the result to both
targets.
CONSfRUCTION
Requirements Crart Wondrous Item, Weapon
Focus (ray); Cost 6,000 gp
ORII OF SH,MFNTS
Aura strong universal; CL l7Ih
Slot none; Price 13},5OO gp; Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is made ofbr;JSS, and appe;Jrs 10 be
assembled OUI of numerous imerlocking pie<:es.
The wielder of this orb may reduce the
number ofsegments required to complete a
segmented spell by I segment. The orb can only
reduce the number of required segments by 1, no
matter how many rounds arespent casting the
spell and no more than one orb of segments can
reduce the number of segments required to
complete a spell, regardless of the number of
casters involved. Additionallywhenever the
wielder of this orb casts a segmented spell, he may
instead choose to increase the number of
segments required to cast the spell byone. Ifhe
does so, the saving throw DC of the spell is
treated as though it were 2 higher. For more
information on segmented spells, see Advanced
Arcdnd, Volume I.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, wish:
Cost 66,750 gp
ORR OF SHADOWS
Aura strong illusion: CL l7Ih
Slot none; Price 180,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is midnight black and shines with
an exception;Jllusler.
TIuee times per day, the wielder of this orb
may cast any spell he knows without having
prepared it ahead of time and without consuming
any spell slots. Spells cast this way are only 50%
real and are thus half (')0%) as strong as the real
thing, though creatures who believe the spell to
be real are affected by them at full strength. Any
creature that interacts with the spell canmakea
can make a Will save to recognize its true nature.
Spells that dl'ill damage have nonnaleffects
unless the affected creature succl'l'ds on a Will
save (DC equal to the spell's IX). E'..lch
disbelieving CJl'iIture takes only half (50%)
damage from the attack. If the disbelil'Vl'd attack
has a special effect other than damage, that effect
is only 50% likely to occur. Regardless of the
result of the save to disbelieve, an affected
creature is also allowed anysave that the spell
being simulated allows. Additionally, these spells
always offer spell resistance even if they would
nonnaliy not.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, shades:
Cost 90,000 gp
ORR OF SI( Kr\FSS
Aura moderate necromancy: CL 7th
Slot none; Price 20,000 gp (mindfire), 22,000
gp (cackle fever), 22,000 gp (filth fever), 26.000
gp (blinding sickness), 30,000 gp (slimy doom):
Weighl 3 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb isa pille, putrid shade ofgreen, and
is ,Jlways d,Jmp to the rouch.
TItree times per day, as long as you are
holding the orb, you may cause spells you cast to
also inflict a disease upon your target. This can
only be applied to spells which allow a saving
throw to resist their effects, and the target
automatically becomes infected with the disease
ifhe or she fails that saving throw. The exact
nature of thedi5l'ilse is detennined when the orb
is created, and cannot later be changed. Infecting
spells in this way makes them more cumbersome
and less precise, and the save DC of such spells is
reduced by 2.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item,
conwgion: (OSI10,000 gp (mindfire), ll,ooo gp
(cackle fever), lJ,ooo gp (filth fever), 13,000 gp
(blinding sickness), 15,000 gp (slimy doom)
OKIIOFSI'FIII'OWEK
Aura faint transmutation; CL 13th
Slot none; Price 32,000 j!;p; Weij!;ht I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is made from a single large black
pearl and hums slightly in the hands ofa spel/-
C<lster.
As a free action, three times per day, the
wielder may tap the orb's power to gain a +I bonus
to the save DCs ofany spells he casts for one
round. Alternatively, all three charges can be
expended to recharge a magic staff, restoring one
charge per use.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, limiled
wish; Cost 16,000 gp
ORR OF SlIBI)lI,\1
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 7th
Slot none; Price 8,000 gp; Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is rTl,Jde ofa rolf, supple wood,
which bends and flexes slightly when pressure is
applied to it.
As long as you hold the orb, wheneveryou
cast a spell that dl'ills damage, you may choose to
make that damage nonlethal damage, instead of
whatever the normal damage type is. TIlls isa
free action that is part ofcasting the spell. For
more information on nonlethal damage, see the
Pathfinder Ro/epl<lying Game Core Rulebook.
CONSTRUCTION
ReqUIrements Cralt Wondrous [tern, MerCIful
SpeIIAPG: Cost 4,000 gp
ORROI S\\IRIIM,(OIOK
Aura strong illusion; CL 15th
Slot none; Price 85,000 Sp; Weight I lb.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is IThlde ofc1earglilS$ and cont<lins
m,lny brightly colored v,Jpors.
TItree times perday, when this orb's wielder
successfully casts a spell, he may have the orb
shine brightly, casting a colorful pattern in a 20-
foot radius around the caster. All creatures within
the radius other than the caster must succl'l'd on a
DC 18 Will save or be fascinated for one round.
Creatures which are immune to mind-affecting
effects, or that are sightless, are unaffected.
Additionally, once per day, asa standard action
that provokes attacks of opportunity, the orb's
wielder maychoose to release the orb's power ina
single concentrated burst; this ability functions
identically to the sdlllillating p.lftern spell,
except that it does not offer a saving throw.
Following such a display the orb ceases to
function for 2f hours.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous hem, rainbOw
pattern. scinrilating pattern; Cost 41..500 gp
ORII OF THRAII!'i
Aura mooerate enchantment; CL 9th
Slot none; Price 17,000 gp; Weight 2lbs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is made ofamethyst, and is bQund
by two rings ofgold.
As long as the orb is held, you gain a +4
bonus on opposed Charisma checks made to
control a channed or dominated creature.
Additionally, once per day, asa full-round action,
you may take direct control of the body of one of
the creatures you Me dominating with dominate
person or a similar spell or effect. This functions
as the spell m<lgic jar, with a few key differences.
First, the target's spirit does not leave its body,
but is merely suppressed whileyou are in
control. You may telepathically communicate
with the target while you are controlling its body
in this way. Secondly, the effect immediately ends
if you are ever more than JOO feet from your
body, or if your body ever loses contact with the
orb of thralls. Ending the effect in this way does
not put you at risk ofdeath. While in the target's
body, your body remains inert and unaware, but
does not fall lifeless, and will continue to hold
the orb. If you attempt to perfonn any actions
that would allow the dominated creature a new
save 10 resist the action if you ordered him to
perform them, he is still allowed a new save,
albeit at a -4 penalty. He may only make this save
once per use of this ability, and if he succeeds,
you are forced back into your own body.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item,
dominate person, magic jar; Cost 8.500 gp
ORII OF TRANSMUTATION
Aura strong transmutation; CL l-,rh
Slot none; Price 45.000 gp; Weight 4lbs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is I7J<lde of a fine wire mesh, which
is hard as steel. In the middle of the orb floats a
smaller sphereofliquid quicksilver, which
writhes and dances in rune wifh magical currents
inside the orb.
As long as the orb is held, the saving throw
DCs of all transmutation spells the wielder casts
are increased by +l. Additionally, the wielder may
spontaneously sacrifice prepared spells or
unused spell slots in order to cast certain
transmutation spells, in the same Wily that a
cleric can spontaneously cast cure or inflict
spells. The spell received is based on the level of
the sacrificed spell, as indicated below:
'lSt-level spell: Fe<lther fall
'2nd-level spell: Alter self
·Jrd-level spell: Fly
'4th-level spell: SlOnesh<lpe
'5th-level spell: Righfeous might
'6th-level spell: Flesh IOsrone
'-,rh-Ievel spell: (omrol weather
'8th-level spell: Polymorph <1nyobjeet
'9th-level spell: Sh<1pechange
Thewielder need not know the spell, or
even have it on his or her spell list, in order to
cast it with the orb in this way. However, he must
provide any rosily material components or
focuses the spell requires.
CON~IRUCTION
Requirements Cr<1ft Wondrous Item, alter
self, control weather ,featherfall.flesh to
stone ,flY, polymorph any object, shapechange,
stone shape, telekinesis; Cost 1.2,')00 gp
ORII OF LJNr\ATl'RAI STREN(,TH
Aura mooerate trallsmut<1tion; CL-,rh
Slot none; Price }1.,000 Sp; Weight 5 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
This orb is made ofpurestone, polished
into<1 perfee! sphere.
As long as the orb is held, whenever you cast
a spell of the polymorph subschool, you lIldy
choose to ha~ the spell's target (including
yourself, if you are the spell's target) gain 01"'4
enhancemem bonus to his Strength score for the
duration of the polymorph effecl. Additionally,
once per day, asa slandard action, you may sacri-
fice a prepared spell of the polymorph subschool.
Ifyou do, you maygranl a single target within 60
feel an enhancement bonus 10 his Strenglh score
equaJto twice the level of the sacrificed spell.
1his bonus lasts forone minut~, after which the
targer isexhausted for 10 minutes and then
fatigued for one hour.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirem~nts Craft Wondrous [tern, bulfs
s(~ng(h; Cos-I 16,000 gp

()N.HOr"IIll~llJ""I[1 \1'''1IN.'
Aur<a strong transmutation; CL 13th
Slot none; Price Ul,SOO sp; W~ight 6 [bs.
DESCRIPTION
This oro is OO'I'ered in 01 numberofil'T'l'BuUr
bumps dnd gl'OO\ti, which CO\'t'T its ..a.mdnulIf"
S(JndCe. II hds h.Jrdness.:o, 0100 lJO hit points. held ....hen the spdl is cast, the spdl ....;n not ~
wid~, though it will still lake up a slot two
1his orb allows its wiel<kr 10 Il'IOI'e Nsily levels higher th.m normal
apply the WKien Spell fNt to spells h~ casts, but
CONSTRlK.TlON
the ~ rffect depends on ....hether the wielder
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, Widen
~ spells, or casts them spontaneously.
Spell; Cost 60,750 gp
Additionally, as long as theorb has been in the
widder's possession for at lNSl: 14 hours., h~ is
O'eiIted as knowing the WKien Spell metamagic
fNt, and may make u~of that feal as though he Aura strong conjuration; Cl f71h
had taken iI, as long as the orb re:mains ...ithin his Slol none; Price 8}.663 sp; Weighl llbs.

""""""".
If the wielder casts spells spontaneously,
then as longas h~ is holding lhe orb, h~ may
apply the Widen Spell met:amagk feat to spells
that he casts without increasing the casting lime
of those spells. The spells still take up a spell slot
three levels higher thdn normal.
Altem.iIIively, if you hold the orb whiI~ you
Me preparing your spells for the <lay, you can
apply the Widen Spellilieramagic feat to those
spells more easily than nOITllilL When widening a
spell in this way, it only takes up a slot two levels
higher than nOITllilI, instead of the nonna! tnree
levels higher. Only one person can benefit from
this effecl at any given time, and if the orb is not
DESCRIPTION
This orb is actually an irregu/droval, though
it is still smoothed. It is m.u1eorSlone, though
m(l:St 5uch orbsareCOilted in d thin l.I,.erof moss.
As long as the summoning stone is held, all
spells you cast of the sununoning sub5chool are
autoIIlilticaily affecled as though by the
rnetamagic feat Extend Spell. Additionally, once
per day, as a full-round action that provokes
attacks ofopportunity, youlnayatternpt to
sununona creature using the stone. This
functions as the spell summon monster IX in all
Wilys except for the creature summoned, which is
determined at random. Roll a d% and consult the
table on the next page to seew!lat creature
appears.
d% SUlIltllOlll.'d Crt.'alure possess may also be able to find a oollecroror
01- 0 5 Sed Serpent someone else towhom they can sell theartifact,
06-00 Purple Wurm again purely at GM discretion. Thevalue entry
ll-15 Copper Drdgon (adult) should also be used as a rough guideline for price
16-::'0 Gr~n Dr<lgon (adult)
in these cirrumstances, as well.
21 30 Froghemoth FH or son s
3'-40 Blue Dragon (adull)
Aura strong necromancy; CL 10th
1 1-5 0 Bronze Dragon (adult)
SlolllOne; We.ighillb.; Value 1.l5,ooogp
51-60 Crag Linnorm DESCRIPTION
61-70 Red Dragon (adult)
Thisom is 01 poi/e, ShosdySrel'n, .md dppears
]1-80 Siln.·r Dragon (adult)
to be fiJ/ed with 01 luminous mist which swirls dnd
8.-85 Gold Dragon (adull)
chums, dS thouSh in d8OnY.
!!6-<)0 PhOl'nix
91 95 BI<lck Dragon (olncicnr) According to legend, this orb was Ihe
06-'00 Br,ISS Dragon (.mci...nl) creation of Kemtac, an ancienl god of the dead,
CONSTllUcnON
who would judge the souls of 1M deoceased and
Requi~m~ntsCraft Wondrous Item, Extend determine theiTplace in the afterlife. 1he orb was
Spe{1. summon mansttl' IX; Cost 4,,8)2. gp a gift to particu1uty d~t priests of Kemtac, who
used it totrap umrorthysouls to be brought
before their god for judgment. 1he orb can be
Minor Ar~~si- _ used as the focus for spells ....hich trap souls, such
as !lap the soul and soul bind, and can store any
A nwn~ of the orbs presented in this book number of souls, aiming it to be used
an' minor artifacts. Like other minor .mihcts, inde.fini.tely for such purposes.
~ orbs an' very pc$~m.11. and should be
included in a game only at eM's discretion. ~ Additionally, the orb ailoYo'S you 10 expend
artifacts may or may tlO( be unique, but an' the souls captured in this "'"irf in order to imprO'..e
generally considered outside of the abilities of ~ spells. F.ach time you cast a spell, as a ftft
most mortals to CTNte. For mo~ informiltion on action that is part of casting the spell, you may
artifacts, Sl"e the P"lhfinder RoIepld}ins Cdme choose to expend one of the souls in the f)~ of
Cort" RuJebook. souls in order to apply a rnetamagic feal you know
to the spell being cast, withoul taking up a
Value: In addition to the information higher-I~ spell slot or increasing the spell's
typically P~1ded for artifacts, the .utif~ orbs casting time. The soul to be sacrificed musl
listed ~ ha\'e an entry rilled "value,- This does belong to a creature whose CR was alleast five
not rn&Ul thai the orbs can be bought or sold al times the spellll"\~ adjustment oflhl' meta magic
market, or that players should ever feel entitled to feat you areapplying (foreumple, .I CR 9
purc~one.!bat said, some GMs ~ywish for credwre's soul could be used wdpply Exlend
a rough idea of the value of a given artifucr, either SpeJ/, .IS .In extended spell tdkes Upd spell slot one
to gauge its relative power, or else 10 determine level rusher thdnthe spell normally would, and so
how much treasure it should replace if hedoes requires d soul CR 5 or hisher; but would be
choose to hand it OUI to his players. The value insufficienr wdpply Quicken Spell, as quickened
entry is designed 10 provide that son of esti~te. spells ldke Upd spell slot four levels hisher I.han
normal, and so would requirea soul ofilt least CR
At your GM's discrelion, you may be able to 10.)
buy an anifacr under rare circumstanres, if you
are able to find an NPC who has one and is Finally, once per day, you mayuse the eye of
willing to part with it for a price. Players who souls to trap the soul ofa recently slain creature.
aren't particularly attached toan artifact they To use this ability, you must be within 15 feet of
the target, and it must have been dead no more Whileyou hold the orb, you are constantly
than I round per hit dice it possessed while alive. affected as though by the spell sancwJry (DC
This functions as the spell roul bind, except that 22), with the following notable exceptions: only
the soul is always trapped within the eye ofrouls demons areaffected (other creatures can attack
itself. you nonnally), and the effect does not end if you
DESTRUCTION makea hostile action, but, if you makea hostile
An eye oj souls can be destroye<i II a true action against a demon, that specific demon
resurrection spell is cast on it while it has at becomes immune to the effect for 1.4 hours.
least 40 HD worth of souls in it. The souls
trapped wilhin the eye al this time are destroyed The orb also grants you the ability to
uuerly, and cannot be recovered by any means summon and banish demons. Summoning a
shy of wish or miracle. demon is a full-round action which provokes
attacks of opportunity, and which you can use
three times per day. The type of demon
URIl OF DF:1I.10N (OM!\1 \NI)
summoned depends on the result ofa Spellcraft
Aura strong enchantment; CL zoth check you make as part of the action, as indicated
Slot none; Weight I lb.; Value 200.000 8P on the table below. The demon stays for 2
D1:'SCRIPTJQN minutes, and serves you loyally for the duration
This orbJppears to be made ofa rust-red of the effect, as though summoned by the spell
stone, Jnd OC('Jsiona/ly pulses or throbs, as summon mOllster I.
though it were alive.
Spellcraft DC Demon
The orb ofdemon command is a powerful JO-u Dretch
magical orb which allows the user to impose his 12-17 Quasit
will on demons of all types. Several of them have
been created throughout the milennia by the
lords of the nine hells. They are difficult to craft,
18-21
22-23 "'' ' "
Shadow Demon
21 27 Succubus
hO'o'<~r, requiring the still-beating heart of a
28- 29 Nabasu
powerful demon prince, and the exdct process is Vrock
known only to a handfull of high-ranking devils.
30 -31
31-37 Hezrou
38 -4 1 Glabrt'Zll
Though the orb allows the wielder to
4 2 -45 Nalfeshnee
command demons, the wrath demons feel
towards devils is usually strong enough to 46'49 Marilith
overcome this effect, so the devils tend to ensure 50-59 Halor
that these orbs find their way into the hands of 60-64 Balor lord
mortals and others who will abuse the orb's 6,. Unique demon prince
power, enslaving as many demons as possible.
Even though they cannot use the orbs directly, the
Finally, the orb also allows you to banish
lords of the nine hells still takea keen interest in
demons as a spell-like ability three times per day.
these orbs, and have been known to intervene
This functions as the spell bdnishment, except
whenever they do not approve ofan orb's current
only creatures of the demon subtype are affected,
wielder.
and the banished creature is unable to leave its
home plane until a year and a day has passed (a
As long as you are holding the orb, all
wish or miracle spell can remove this time
creatures of the demon subtype suffer a -4 penalty
restriction).
on all saving throws made against spells you cast.
OFJ"RUCTIQN
Additionally, you gain a +6 bonus on opposed An orb oj demon command can be destroycil
Charisma checks made to force a channed or
with a s~ial command word, known only 10 a
dominated demon to obey your commands.
handful of powerful devil lords.
ORII 01 rill I\IH 11\11\1,1
Aura strong universal; CL 20th
Slot none; Weight lib.; Value 350,000 SP
DI'.SCRIPTION
Thisorbolppeolrs to bed humblesphere of
glolSS with no disrerning (eMutes until held byol
spelkaster, when the orb deepens to ol midnight
black.
The history of the orboftheolrchmol~isol
long and jealously guarded one. and it has passed
from one master wizard to the next throughout
£he ages. somerimes pe.u:efully, but often by ~
or lrNchery, stolen by mages greedy for its po'M"r.
For this rl'dSOn, wise wielders of the orb do not
advertise lhat lhey ha\~ it in their possession, and
it spends much of its time lUcieN aw;ry in £he
recrsses of a ....Uard·s study, or under the dose
scrutiny of schola.rs hoping 10 unlock its
mysteries and disooYer the seem of its creation.
This orb grants its wieldergainsol +1 tuck
bonus toAC, an<tek rolls., and saving throws.
Secondly, the wielder's speUs calU'lOl be countered
by any me.ms, and can only be dispelled by
tniJ~:S disjunction and equaUypo...erful spells or
abilities. FmaUy, up to three rimes per day, the
wieklet" may choose to h.r.~ iI speD he casts ~
any spdlll?:SistaJ1Cl?: the target may possess. This
choice must be made at the rime of casting.
beroreany rolls to 0"0'l?:K0rnt' speD resistance, and
does nor a110w the spell to bypass the speD
immunityspecial quality (see the POIfMinder
lkstiaryfor more infonnation),
D£STRUcnON
An orb oj the orchmoge s endiintment Coln be
permimently negolled by giving the orb spell
resistance JO or higher.
IHI \1\1'11 1)1 II "II \ll{l\ll
Aura strong universal; CL 10th
Slot none; Weight lib.; Value 150,000 8P
DESCRIPTION
This unique "orb" is dctudlly Iheskull of the
demon I/'Shabosh. II is m,lde ofbone, but
bldckened, as ifby fire. The skull bedrs" p.1irof
curved, ram-like horns, .:md all offhe teeth as
sharp, ra~or fangs,
Little is known of Il'ShaOOsh. except
whispered legends of the time in which he
walked the earth. long ago. It is said that his
name means "plague oflocusts,~ and that he
SWl'p1 across the land with an army of undead,
bringing death and destruction loall in his wake.
Though ll'Shabosh is long dead. his skull
continues to exert a dark influence on the land
serving asa patenl magical orb for speUcasters'
inclined to raise dark armies. As long as you hold
£he slrull. when~ryou cast a spell which creates
an undead creature, that creature has the
maximum possible hit points. AdditionaUy. as
long as you are ~ more rhan 5 feet &om the
sl"U1l at anytime. you are able to mainrain
control m'B more undead creatures [han nonnal
through spells Iil:e anitniJfededd. and can control
a numberofhit dice of undead equal to four
times }'OW" caster 1eo.'eI.. rather than two times.
This only affects undedd connoUed through
spells. nor through abilities ~ the Command
Undead feat.
Finally, creatures slain by spells you cast
(whetherthespdl reduces them too hit painrs
or bas a death effect) must succeed on a Will Sil'o~
(IX: 15 + your Charisma modifier) or immediately
rise as a zombie under your control. Undead
created in this .....a ydo nor count against the
numbel- of HD of undead you can conlrol. but
~ creature IIId}' makr a new Will save e&eh day,
With a success indicating lhat it breaks free of
yuurconlrol and, most: ~!y, attacks 'iOU,
OESTRUcnON
According to legend, the skull ofil'Shobosh can
only be destroyed by [he weapon of the warrior
who slew the demon. Unfortunately, details of
this hero have been all but [OSI to the misls of
time.
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