Nautical Magic Items
Wondrous item, common
For all the lands that people claim dominion
over there are three-fold that many reaches that
landwalkers cannot tread. The world beneath
the waves is not one that can be explored to the
same exhausting degree that the surface can be.
However, there are always those whose sight
extends beyond their reach. These intrepid few
have created highly specialized tools to better
aid in their exploration of the alien depths of the
ocean. Using means mundane, alchemical, and
magical, these tools have proven invaluable in
combating threats, enabling travel, and saving
the lives of countless individuals.
Example Nautical Magic Items
Presented below are several of the most
common nautical magic items.
Alchemist’s Saline
Wondrous item, common
As an action, you can splash the contents of this
vial onto a creature within 5 feet of you or throw
the vial up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact.
In either case, make a ranged attack against a
creature or object, treating the alchemist’s saline
as an improvised weapon. On a hit, the target
takes 3d6 acid damage. If the target is wearing
metal armor their Armor Class is reduced by 1.
Multiple instances of this reduction do not stack.
Driftwood Armor
Armor (medium or heavy, not hide), very rare
This magical, ghelkish oil treated armor is made
of an especially light but sturdy wood.
You have advantage on Strength (Athletics)
rolls made to swim. You also have resistance to
acid and fire damage.
Drowning Weapon
Weapon (any), very rare (requires attunement)
A creature attuned to this magic weapon has the
ability to drown creatures on dry land.
When you score a critical hit with this weapon
you can attempt to drown the target. The target
makes a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or it
drops to 0 hit points. Creatures that do not need
to breathe or can breathe water are immune to
this effect.
Ghelkish Oil
This thick, brown oil has a very earthy aroma.
You can apply this oil to yourself or a willing
creature within 5 feet of you as an action. The
oiled creature gains advantage on all rolls made
to break free of a grapple or a restraining effect
for 2 hours.
Jelly Whip
Weapon (whip), uncommon (requires attunement)
This magical whip is made from the lappets of
a jellyfish and has the uncanny ability to retain
poisons.
When this weapon is coated with a poison,
the poison lasts for two attacks before being
consumed rather than one.
Rainkissed Weapon
Weapon (any melee), rare (requires attunement)
This weapon is always slightly damp when
grasped or drawn. You gain a +1 bonus to attack
and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
When you make an attack with this weapon
while in mist, rain, or while underwater you have
advantage on the attack roll.
Rebreather Glass
Wondrous item, common
This alchemically treated and magically
reinforced glass mouthpiece grants the ability to
breathe water while it is in your mouth.
If the rebreather glass is ever broken it
crumbles into a harmless powder.
Webbing Paraffin
Wondrous item, common
When you coat your hands in this viscous,
enchanted wax it forms a flexible webbing
between your fingers. The webbing grants you a
swim speed of 25ft. for three hours. After three
hours the webbing paraffin cracks and falls away.
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