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Contents
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Credits 2 W e a t h e r Hazards 47
O t h e r Dangers 48

Introduction 6 NPC Classes 49

Aristocrat 49
Commoner 50
Chapter One: The Worlt> or Norrath 13 Expert 51
GuibetothellnknoionWorlb 13 Militiaman 51
Antonica 13 Spell Research 51
Faydwer 20 Research Materials 52
Kunark 23 Preparing for Spell Research 55
Odus 26 Designing N e w A r c a n e Spells 55
Velious 27 T h e Research Process 57
Luclin 29 O t h e r Spellcasters 58
Pantheon OF Norrath 29 M a x i m u m Direct Damage for N e w Spells 58
T h e Greater Gods 30
Demigods 31 Chapter Three:
T h e Spirit Deities 33
Creati ng Adventures 60
Chapter Tu>o:Gaaie System 36 General Abventure BuiLbing Abvice 60
T w o Basic Rules 36 Making Campaigns 65
SkilL anb Ability Checks 36 Abvanceb Abventureanb CampaignTechniques 69
C a l l i n g for Checks 36 Quests 70
C o n d i t i o n a l Modifiers to a R o l l 37 Errand Boy to Epic W a r r i o r 70
T h e PC's Best Friend 37 Designing and Using Quests 71
H o w Successful is Successful? 37 Sample Quests 73
A b d i t y Checks 38 designing Encounters 76
Saving Throios 38 T h e Basics 76
Encounters anb Combat 38 Crafting Encounters 76
Encounter Distance 38 C o m b a t Encounters 79
Combat 39 Social Encounters 80
Running Things Smoothly 40 Traps 81
A t t a c k Rolls 41 Puzzles 85
Damage 41 Hazards 86
Using Miniatures i n C o m b a t 41 Environments 87
Movement 42 Balancing Encounter Difficulties 88
Chase Scenes 43
Conbition Summary 43 Chapter Four: Retoarbs 90
The Environment 45 Experience Points 90
Water 45 Awarding XP 90
Starvation and T h i r s t 46 D e t e r m i n i n g Challenge Ratings 92
Heat 46 M o d i f y i n g X P Awards for Race 93
Cold 46 O t h e r Awards 93
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Experience Penalties? 93 Ranged Weapons 153
W h e n to A w a r d X P 94 Shields 156
Gaining New Abilities 94 Shirt 159
Treasure 95 Shoulder 161
Treasure Hoards 95 Slashing Weapons 163
Faction 100 W a i s t Items 166
A w a r d i n g Faction Adjustments 100 Wrist 168
Player Character Factions 101 Miscellaneous Items 169
N o n - P l a y e r Character Factions 108 Scrolls 174
Research Components 175
Chapter Five: Magic Items 111 Epic Weapons 178

How To Place Magic Items 111

ItemSLots 111
Chapter Six: Trade Skills 199
lDentipying Magic Items 112 Alchemy 201
Enhancement Potions 201
Using Items 112
U t i l i t y Potions 202
Equipping Magic Items 112
Baking 206
Saving Throws Against Magic Items 113
Exotic Foodstuffs 208
Bonuses From Magic Items 113
BLacksmithing 209
A t t a c k Bonuses and Damage R e d u c t i o n 114
Special A r m o r s 211
Charges, Doses,ant> Multiple-Use Items 114
Brewing 212
Damage to Magic Items 114
Essential A l c o h o l 213
Magic Item Descriptions 114 Specialty D r i n k s 214
Magic A r m o r and W e a p o n Qualities 115
T h e Brewer and T a n n i n g Agents 216
Focus Effects 118
Fletching 216
Using the R a n d o m I t e m Tables 120
JeweLcraFt 219
Back 120
B l u n t Weapons 122
Poison Making 223
Poison Descriptions 226
Body 125
Ear 129
Pottery 228
Face 131 Magic Pottery 230
Feet 133 TaiLoring 231
Finger 136 T a i l o r i n g Magic Items 231
Hands 138 Tinkering 234
H a n d - t o - H a n d Weapons 141 T i n k e r e d Items 235
Ancestral Spirit Katars 141 New Enchanter SpeLLs 238
O t h e r H a n d - t o - H a n d Weapons 142
Head 143 Appendices 240
Legs 146 Open Game License 240
Neck 148
InOex 241
Piercing Weapons 150
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Tables
Table 2 - ^ S p o t t i n g Distance 3? Table 5 - 1 5 : H e a d Items 144
Table 2 - 2 : S p o t t i n g D i f f i c u l t y 3? Table 5 - 1 6 : L e g Items 146
Table 2 - 3 : F l i g h t Maneuverability 43 Table 5 - 1 7 : N e c k Items 148
Table 2 - 4 : W i n d Effects 48 Table 5 - 1 8 : P i e r c i n g Weapons 150
Table 2 -5:Damage f r o m Falling O b j e c t s 4? Table 5 -1?:Ranged Weapons 153
Table 2 - 6 : T h e A r i s t o c r a t 4? Table 5 - 2 0 : S h i e l d s 156
Table 2 - 7 : T h e Commoner 50 Table 5 -21:Shirts 15?
Table 2 - 8 : T h e E x p e r t 51 Table 5 -22:Shoulder Items 161
Table 2 - ? : T h e Militiaman 51 Table 5 -23:Slashmg Weapons 163
Table 2 -10:Enchanter Research - O n l y Spells 52 Table 5 - 2 4 : W a i s t Items 166
Table 2 - l l : M a g i c i a n Research-Only Spells 53 Table 5 - 2 5 : W r i s t Items 168
Table 2 -12:Necromancer Research-Only Spells 54 Table 5 —26:Miscellaneous Items 16?
Table 2 - l 3 : W i z a r d Research-Only Spells 54 Table 5 - 2 7 : S c r o l l T y p e by Character Class 174
Table 2 - l 4 : S c r o l l Costs and Values 55 Table 5 - 2 8 : S c r o l l Spell Level (Dedicated Spellcaster) 174
Table 2 -15:Maximum Damage f o r Spells 5? Table 5 - 2 ? : S c r o l l Spell Level ( H y b r i d Spellcaster) 174
Table 3 - l : W a l l s 87 Table 5 - 3 0 : R e s e a r c h Components 175
Table 3 - 2 : D o o r s 87 Table 5 -31:Enchanter Pages 175
Table 4 - l : E x p e r i e n c e Point A w a r d s ?1 Table 5 - 3 2 : M a g i c i a n W o r d s 176
Table 4 - 2 : C o s t of T r a i n i n g ?5 Table 5 — 33:Necromancer W o r d s 176
Table 4 - 3 : T r e a s u r e Values per Encounter ?6 Table 5 - 3 4 : W i z a r d Runes 177
Table 4 - 4 : T r e a s u r e 9b Table 6 - ^ S e c o n d a r y Abilities f o r T r a d e Skills 1??
Table 4 -5:Gems 99 Table 6 - 2 : E x p e r i e n c e Point Costs f o r T r a d e Skills 200
Table 4 - 6 : A r t O b j e c t s 99 Table 6 —3:Enhancement Potion Ingredients 202
Table 4 - 7 : M u n d a n e Items 99 Table 6 - 4 : C o s t o f Utility Potion Ingredients 203
Table 4 - 8 : F a c t i o n A w a r d Examples 100 Table 6 -5:Basic Cooking Supplies 206
Table 5 -1:Bonuses f r o m Magic Items 113 Table 6 - 6 : B l a c k s m i t h i n g Tools 210
Table 5 -2:Hardness,Hit Points, and Break DCs Table 6 -7:Basic Smithing 210
f o r Common Items 114 Table 6 - 8 : A r r o w h e a d s and Shafts 211
Table 5 - 3 : C a s t m g Haste 11? Table 6 —?:Sample Weapons and Shields 211
Table 5 - 4 : R e c a s t Haste 11? Table 6 - 1 0 : S m i t h e d A r m o r 212
Table 5 - 5 : R a n d o m Magic I t e m Category 120 Table 6 —ILBrewed Tanning Agents 216
Table 5 - 6 : B a c k Items 120 Table 6 -12:Bows 217
Table 5 - 7 : B l u n t Weapons 122 Table 6 - 1 3 : 0 p t i o n a l B o w Components 217
Table 5 - 8 : B o d y 125 Table 6 - ! 4 : B o w Strings 217
Table 5 -?:Ear Items 12? Table 6 - 1 5 : A r r o w s 218
Table 5 -10:Face Items 131 Table 6 - 16:Precious Metal Prices 220
Table 5 - l l f e e t Items 133 Table6-17:Gems 220
Table 5 —12:Finger Items 136 Table 6 -18:Suspensions 224
Table 5 - 1 3 : H a n d Items 138 Table6-1?:Poisons 225
Table 5 -14:Hand-to-Hand Weapons 141 Table 6 - 2 0 : B a s i c Tailoring 231

Table 6 - 2 1 : T i n k e n n g Ingredients 234

 EverQuest RPG: Game Master's Guioe
introduction
The Worlt> O F t h e Game Master
A s t h e G a m e M a s t e r ( G M ) , t h e w o r l d o f N o r r a t h is y o u r s t o
c o n t r o l . T h i s is a n a w e s o m e a m o u n t o f p o w e r , a n d i t c a r r i e s m u c h
responsibility. Inside this book, y o u w i l l find all t h ei n f o r m a t i o n
y o u n e e d t o d e a l w i t h b o t h sides o f b e i n g a G M a n d t o b r i n g
EverQuest t o l i f e f o r y o u r s e l f a n d y o u r f r i e n d s . Y o u a r e l u c k y : b e i n g
t h e G M is o n e of t h e m o s t r e w a r d i n g w a y s o f r o l e - p l a y i n g .
If you are n e w t o role-playing i n general o r t o b e i n g a G M , y o u
w i l l f i n d lots o f i n f o r m a t i o n t o h e l p y o u u n d e r s t a n d a n d e n j o y t h e
art o f game mastering. Y o u r m o s t i m p o r t a n t task — i n fact, t h e
o n l y o n e t h a t y o u r e a l l y n e e d t o w o r r y a b o u t — is t o m a k e sure t h a t
e v e r y o n e has a g o o d l i m e w h e n y o u r u n y o u r games, a n d c a r e f u l
c o n t r o l is t h e w a y t o e n s u r e t h i s . Y o u a r e t o t a l l y i n c h a r g e o f t h e
w o r l d i n w h i c h t h e player characters ( P C s ) a d v e n t u r e ; there are
n o servers t o b e u p d a t e d , n o g u i l d m a s t e r s t o h a n d o u t quests.
W h a t h a p p e n s i n y o u r v e r s i o n o f N o r r a t h is e n t i r e l y u p t o y o u .
T h e r e lies t h e p o w e r . I f y o u c h o o s e , y o u c a n m a k e a d v e n t u r e s
i m p o s s i b l y h a r d f o r t h e P C s — o r l a u g h a b l y easy — w i t h o u t e v e n
l i f t i n g a f i n g e r . T h i s is n o f u n f o r t h e p l a y e r s , t h o u g h , a n d i t ' s n o
r e a l f u n f o r y o u , e i t h e r , w h i c h is w h e r e t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y c o m e s i n .
W h e n you provide an interesting, i n v o l v i n g challenge for your
players, t h e y w i l l h a v e a l o a d o f f u n — a n d t h e greatest G M s i n t h e
w o r l d , bar n o n e , are t h e ones whose players h a v e f u n . W h e n t h e
p l a y e r s a r e e n j o y i n g t h e m s e l v e s t h a n k s t o you; w h e n t h e p l a c e s
a n d p e o p l e a n d p l o t s you h a v e c r e a t e d a l m o s t c o m e t o l i f e f o r
t h e m ; w h e n your friends are still t e l l i n g people about a m o m e n t
f r o m o n e o f "your g a m e s i n a y e a r ' s t i m e : w e l l , t h a t ' s t h e g r e a t e s t f u n
of all.
Using t h i s Book
T h e EverQuest: G a m e Master's Guide c o n t a i n s e v e r y t h i n g y o u
need t o understand t h e art o f being a G M . I n this i n t r o d u c t i o n ,
y o u w i l l d i s c o v e r e x a c t l y w h a t is i n v o l v e d i n r u n n i n g a g a m e o f
EverQuest. I f y o u have never G M e d before, pay close a t t e n t i o n :
e v e r y t h i n g y o u need t o k n o w a b o u t G M i n g great games awaits you
h e r e . E v e n i f y o u are already e x p e r i e n c e d , w e s t i l l r e c o m m e n d y o u
read t h i s s e c t i o n , as i t o f f e r s s o m e h a n d y t i p s a n d t r i c k s t h a t c o u l d
revolutionize your games.
C h a p t e r 1, The World of Norrath, d e t a i l s t h e history, characters,
a n d p o l i t i c s of t h e r e a l m o f N o r r a t h a n d e x p l a i n s t h e i m p o r t a n t
differences between a d v e n t u r i n g i n N o r r a t h i n t h e o n l i n e game
versus t h e p e n - a n d - p a p e r g a m e . W h e t h e r y o u a r e a v e t e r a n of
EverQuest o n l i n e o r n o t , y o u w i l l f i n d a w h o l e h o s t o f v i t a l
i n f o r m a t i o n i n this chapter. W h e n t h e t i m e comes f o r y o u t o
design your o w n adventures, k n o w i n g about t h e mysteries a n d
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opportunities that lie t h r o u g h o u t N o r r a t h w i l l give you plenty o f
ideas f r o m w h i c h t o d r a w .
C h a p t e r 2 , G a m e System, e x p l o r e s t h e r u l e s o f t h e g a m e . F r o m
s k i l l c h e c k s a n d c o m b a t t o d e s i g n i n g n e w spells, t h i s c h a p t e r gives
y o u t h e systems f o r f i g u r i n g o u t w h e t h e r t h e PCs succeed o r fail.
By s t i c k i n g t o t h e rules, y o u w i l l m a k e sure t h a t y o u always r e m a i n
f a i r t o a l l t h e p l a y e r s e q u a l l y a n d reassure t h e p l a y e r s t h a t t h e i r
e f f o r t s c o u n t . T a k i n g t h e t i m e t o l e a r n t h e r u l e s w e l l is w o r t h -
w h i l e , as y o u w i l l h e a d o f f a l o t o f d i s p u t e s a n d d i s a g r e e m e n t s l a t e r
on.
C h a p t e r 3, Creating A d v e n t u r e s , discusses t h e a r t a n d c r a f t o f t h e
G M ' s m a i n t a s k . A g o o d a d v e n t u r e is t h e s i n g l e m o s t i m p o r t a n t
p a r t o f a f u n g a m e , so t h i s c h a p t e r w i l l g o i n t o d e t a i l o n d e s i g n i n g
a d v e n t u r e s a n d h o w t h e y relate t o quests. I t also e x p l a i n s h o w t o
use t r a p s , m o n s t e r s , n o n - p l a y e r c h a r a c t e r s ( N P C s ) , a n d o t h e r
obstacles t o p r o v i d e a b a l a n c e d c h a l l e n g e for t h e PCs.
C h a p t e r 4, Rewards, c o v e r s everything you need to k n o w about
p a y i n g t h e PCs back f o r t h e i r efforts. For m a n y players, g e t t i n g
h o l d o f m o n e y , t r e a s u r e , a n d e x p e r i e n c e p o i n t s is o n e o f t h e m o s t
i m p o r t a n t p a r t s o f t h e g a m e — a n d e v e r y o n e l i k e s t o see t h e i r
c h a r a c t e r s d e v e l o p i n g a n d i m p r o v i n g as t h e c a m p a i g n goes o n .
B e i n g t o o m e a n o r t o o generous w i t h treasure w i l l spoil t h e
p l a y e r s ' f u n , s o g e t t i n g i t r i g h t is i m p o r t a n t .
C h a p t e r 5, Magic Items, t e l l s y o u a l l a b o u t t h e v a r i o u s t y p e s o f
m a g i c a l treasure t h a t c a n be f o u n d i n t h e EverQuest Role-Playing
Game. A l o n g w i t h e x t e n s i v e d e s c r i p t i o n s o f a l l s o r t s o f w o n d r o u s
objects, y o u w i l l also f i n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n h o w magic items w o r k
w i t h i n t h e g a m e , h o w t h e y c a n b e i d e n t i f i e d a n d used b y t h e P C s ,
a n d t h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n s y o u s h o u l d bear i n m i n d before g i v i n g o u t
a n y i t e m . A s w e l l , i t e m s e l e c t i o n tables h e l p y o u p i c k balanced
o b j e c t s t o i n c l u d e as l o o t .
F i n a l l y , C h a p t e r 6 , Trade Skills, e x p l a i n s a l l a b o u t t h e o b j e c t s
a n d magic items t h a t the PCs c a n create themselves. T h i s chapter
deals w i t h e v e r y t h i n g f r o m t h e basic o p e r a t i o n o f t h e skills
themselves — a n d t h e r a w materials t h e PCs need — t h r o u g h t o
full details o f t h e m a n y amazing items that c a n be fashioned.
M a k i n g i t e m s , w h e t h e r f o r sale o r f o r p e r s o n a l use, is a n i m p o r t a n t
a s p e c t of l i f e o n N o r r a t h , a n d e v e r y t h i n g y o u n e e d to k n o w is
detailed here.
M a k e n o m i s t a k e , t a k i n g t h e r o l e o f t h e G M is a c h a l l e n g e , a n d
y o u w i l l face a l l sorts o f p o t e n t i a l f r u s t r a t i o n s a n d p r o b l e m s . Y e t
GMing also offers o n e o f t h e m o s t i n v o l v i n g , e x c i t i n g , a n d
r e w a r d i n g a c t i v i t i e s t h e r e is. M a k e g o o d use o f t h i s b o o k , l e a r n i t s
lessons w e l l , a n d y o u t o o t a n b e ,i t r u l y g r e a i G M w h i c h is
where t h e a d v e n t u r e begins.
 Introduction
Being a GM
The Basics
What's Involve©
T h e G M is the most i m p o r t a n t person i n any role-playing game
As the G M , you provide the entire world, from the places and
landscapes i n w h i c h the PCs find themselves to the cut and thrust
of every fight, right d o w n to the beggar o n the street corner. You
give the setting its life, make i t real for the players, and then help
t h e m to understand what happens w h e n they interact w i t h i t .
During your time as a G M , you w i l l work w i t h and create all
manner of wonders. M u c h o f the t i m e , you w i l l t h i n k o f e x c i t i n g
stories, plots, and conspiracies i n w h i c h to i n v o l v e the PCs; t h e n
again, you w i l l also create entire areas, from caverns t o c i t y
districts to w h o l e continents. A t other points, you w i l l decide
what happens t o N o r r a t h at large, out of the PCs' reach. I f a major
tidal wave devastates m u c h of Freeport or A n t o n i u s Bayle is
discovered dead i n his chambers one m o r n i n g w i t h his throat cut,
the world w i l l be altered as a result. T h e real w o r l d is always
changing and developing, g i v i n g you plenty of scope t o alter your
version o f N o r r a t h to make life interesting for the PCs.
W h e n deciding what happens i n the w o r l d , remember that it is
your game. EverQuest o n l i n e and the EverQuest Role-Playing
Game have many differences, and perhaps the greatest difference
is that you are i n c o n t r o l of your N o r r a t h . You do n o t answer to
anyone else. I f you do n o t like certain elements or t h i n k that you
could make t h e m better, that's great. R u n w i t h it. A l l you must do
is make sure that your players k n o w the differences. T h e r e are no
"correct" answers. If you and your friends are all EverQuest o n l i n e
veterans and want to r u n a game that stays rigidly accurate to the
computer version, that is absolutely fine. If none of you have ever
even logged on to the online game and want to make most of the
setting up as you go along, t h e n that is absolutely fine, too. D o n ' t
worry about i t . You call the shots, after a l l . N o mighty judge of
accuracy looks d o w n at you and assesses the way you play your
game.
You w i l l have plenty to do outside of the m a i n business of acting
as the replacement for the game server, t h o u g h . W h e n the players
need to k n o w if their characters have succeeded or failed at a task,
you w i l l be the one w h o can tell t h e m . I f a dispute arises, you w i l l
serve as the ultimate arbiter. A judge must be impartial, so you
need to make sure that you act fairly to everyone. I f the session gets
bogged d o w n , you need to move i t forward. From t i m e to time, you
may have to handle the players as carefully as you handle the PCs.
Players w h o are new to role-playing should really be taught the
game gently through demonstration. N o t everyone knows h o w to
role-play, and d o i n g what you can t o give someone a good first
experience of the game is i m p o r t a n t . Fortunately, teaching people
how t o play is n o t that difficult. First of all, guide the new player
through basic character generation. D o n o t get bogged d o w n i n
lots of options, and do not go i n t o any irrelevant details. If the new
character is a wizard, avoid e x p l a i n i n g about bard or shaman spells
or even about h i g h - l e v e l wizard spells; just stick to what is
immediately i m p o r t a n t . You m i g h t even decide to d o w n l o a d the
pre-made characters and adventures from uiww.eqrpg.com and
hand t h e m out to your players, e x p l a i n i n g the basics o f the
character sheet and teaching the rest as you play.
W h e n you start playing, explain rules as and w h e n they become
necessary. Forget about complicated or advanced rules entirely at
the start and run a simple encounter — such as being attacked by
a snake and then t a k i n g the skin to sell back i n the t o w n . T r y i n g
to explain everything i n one shot w i l l be far too o v e r w h e l m i n g .
G o slowly and gently, and you w i l l have a dedicated, enthusiastic
player for as long as you are r u n n i n g the game.
The First Rule
Role-playing games have only one truly sacred rule, and i t is a
simple one. I f you stick to i t , you w i l l earn the respect and
admiration of all your players; i f you break i t , you w i l l quickly end
up w i t h o u t a gaming group around you. T h e u l t i m a t e rule is that
everyone should have fun. T h i s rule may seem simple, but you
need to consider a number o f implications w h e n you are r u n n i n g
a game.
Role-playing is n o t about any one person w i n n i n g or losing.
T h i s is particularly true of you. A s the G M , you assume a position
of ultimate power. If you decide that the first encounter facing the
new PCs is Nagafen the dragon descending from the heavens and
just for good measure you create his identical brothers Magafen
and Lagafen to j o i n h i m i n roasting some adventurers . . . well,
there is no way that the players can do a n y t h i n g about that. T h e
PCs w i l l be k i l l e d and the players w i l l be irritated. A s the G M ,
k i l l i n g a PC at any t i m e is always t r i v i a l l y easy. Y o u are n o t
competing w i t h the PCs, however.
A t the same t i m e , you need to make sure that the players
remember that they are n o t c o m p e t i n g w i t h each other. PCs are
frequently stubborn and headstrong, and often the members of an
adventuring party would disagree ferociously. W h e n players get
involved, forgetting that the disagreement is between characters
and not between players can be easy. You need to make sure that
everyone remembers that the whole p o i n t is to have fun. I f a
character argument starts to t u r n i n t o a player argument or one
player seems determined to disrupt the game, you must step i n and
smooth out the situation.
Different groups enjoy different aspects of gaming. Since you
want t o have fun, remember that there is n o "right" or "wrong"
way to game. So long as everyone enjoys themselves, you shouldn't
worry about the types o f adventures you are r u n n i n g or whether
you are sticking exactly to the rules or the setting. You should,
however, bear i n m i n d that what the characters want — their
problems solved, lots of treasure, massive powers, an easy life, and
so f o r t h — is n o t what the players truly want, even i f they believe
otherwise. H a v i n g a character get everything she wants w i t h o u t
any struggle is like playing a computer game w i t h cheat codes: it
is fun for a l i t t l e while, but i t quickly gets boring.
T o ensure that everyone has fun, you must provide the players
w i t h a challenge — one that they can just about deal w i t h and that
they w i l l enjoy figuring out how to overcome. T h i s is the only rule
you can never afford to break.
MaintKities
Running Scenarios anb Campaigns
T h e G M ' s m a i n duty is to devise the challenges and problems
that the PCs face — i n other words, the game i n w h i c h the players
take part. A l l other aspects associated w i t h G M i n g come back to
this task. Most role-playing takes place as a campaign of interlinked
scenarios (or adventures), each one typically lasting one or more
sessions. A session involves one bout of gaming: an evening, a
long weekend, a lunch-break — however m u c h time you have.
A n adventure is like a chapter i n the story of the PCs, similar i n
length to c o m p l e t i n g one quest from a guildmaster i n EverQuest
o n l i n e . T h e campaign is the overall story o f the characters, from
w h e n they are first created t o w h e n they retire from adventuring
or are finally k i l l e d . T h e r e may be ongoing plots or story arcs
throughout the campaign, such as recurring enemies or a PC's
quest to find a missing sibling; specific adventures may be related
to these story arcs or have small elements of t h e m or have n o t h i n g
to do w i t h t h e m at all. I n addition, some scenarios (usually k n o w n
as stand-alone) are unrelated to any campaign, and players may
even use different PCs for t h e m . M a n y groups only ever play
stand-alone adventures, n o t w a n t i n g to get involved i n the
intricacies o f a campaign.
W h e n you come t o r u n a game, you can choose between
creating your o w n entirely new scenarios, using scenarios based
on quests and plots i n EverQuest o n l i n e , or buying prepared
scenarios developed by someone else. A l l three options have their
advantages and disadvantages.
If you and your group are fairly new to table-top role-playing,
you may find starting w i t h the introductory scenarios downloaded
from v;tvw.eqrpg.com easiest. These scenarios offer pre-generated
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characters a n d p r o v i d e lots o f advice for t h e G M o n h o w t o r u n t h e
adventure.
P u b l i s h e d EQrpg s c e n a r i o s s u c h as Befallen a l s o o f f e r p r e p a r e d
adventures. Y o u w i l l w a n t t o read t h e a d v e n t u r e several t i m e s
b e f o r e y o u r u n i t so t h a t y o u g e t a g o o d f e e l f o r w h a t is g o i n g o n
and how the PCs can influence the events in the adventure. Y o u
w i l l a l s o n e e d t o m a k e a d j u s t m e n t s t o t h e a d v e n t u r e so t h a t i t f i t s
i n well w i t h the way that your group likes playing and w i t h any
s t o r y arcs t h a t m a y b e o n g o i n g i n y o u r c a m p a i g n . Y o u s h o u l d
never alter your c a m p a i g n t o make it fit a purchased scenario; i f
the t w o d i s a g r e e — f o r instance, i f a m a j o r N P C is a l i v e i n o n e a n d
dead i n the o t h e r — t h e n you should change the scenario.
Scenarios t h a t y o u create y o u r s e l f a v o i d these p r o b l e m s e n -
t i r e l y , as y o u c a n m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e y s t a y c o n s i s t e n t , f o l l o w t h e
plots unique t o your c a m p a i g n , and p r o v i d e the type of game t h a t
your players e n j o y — b u t they m a y i n v o l v e m o r e w o r k than
d o w n l o a d e d o r purchased adventures. I f you are a n EverQuest
o n l i n e v e t e r a n , t h e n y o u m i g h t c h o o s e t o base y o u r f i r s t s e l f - m a d e
s c e n a r i o a r o u n d o n e o f y o u r f a v o r i t e o n l i n e quests o r l o c a t i o n s .
T h i s is a g r e a t w a y t o s t a r t , b u t i t d o e s r e s t r i c t y o u r f r e e d o m as a
G M t o be c r e a t i v e , a n d y o u w i l l p r o b a b l y f i n d y o u prefer t o create
y o u r o w n quests a n d stories o n c e y o u get c o m f o r t a b l e w i t h t h e r o l e
o f b e i n g G M . O t h e r E Q r p g b o o k s s u c h as M o n s t e r s of Norrath o r
Realms of Norrath: Freeport p r o v i d e l o t s o f i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t m a k e
c r e a t i n g y o u r o w n a d v e n t u r e s easier. Y o u c a n a l s o f i n d a w e a l t h o f
useful t o o l s o n t h e w e b created by o t h e r fantasy r o l e - p l a y i n g fans.
Arbitration
Part o f y o u r j o b o f r e c r e a t i n g t h e game w o r l d f o r t h e players
i n v o l v e s j u d g i n g t h e results o f t h e i r actions. T h i s aspect o f G M i n g
w i l l m o s t l i k e l y cause f r i c t i o n , because m o s t p e o p l e d o n o t l i k e i t
m u c h w h e n t h i n g s g o w r o n g , p a r t i c u l a r l y i f a c h a r a c t e r is s e r i o u s l y
d i s a d v a n t a g e d o r k i l l e d as a r e s u l t . I f t h e p l a y e r s f e e l t h a t t h e y
c a n n o t m a k e a lasting c h a n g e o n t h e w o r l d o r t h a t t h e results o f
t h e i r a c t i o n s are n o t " f a i r " a n d c o n s i s t e n t , t h e y w i l l q u i c k l y lose
i n t e r e s t . T h e same h o l d s t r u e i f t h e y feel t h a t t h e y are n o t b e i n g
t r e a t e d i n t h e s a m e w a y as o n e o f t h e o t h e r p l a y e r s .
T h e r u l e s o f t h e g a m e are t h e r e t o h e l p y o u s t a y f a i r . T h e y h a v e
been carefully t u n e d and balanced over m o n t h s of testing to make
sure t h a t e v e r y t y p e o f c h a r a c t e r c a n b e as u s e f u l a n d s u c c e s s f u l ,
o v e r a l l , as e v e r y o t h e r t y p e . A w i z a r d m a y n o t b e a b l e t o use a
s w o r d as w e l l as a w a r r i o r , b u t t h e s p e l l s t h a t t h e w i z a r d c a n access
m a k e up t h e difference. F o l l o w t h e rules, apply t h e m equally t o
every player, and you w i l l r e m a i n fair and consistent.
S o m e t i m e s , t h o u g h , y o u w i l l f i n d situations t h a t t h e rules d o
n o t address. N o b o o k c a n c o v e r a l l t h e v a r i o u s c o n t i n g e n c i e s t h a t
a n i m a g i n a t i v e g r o u p o f players c a n devise. W h e n n o clear answer
is a v a i l a b l e , l o o k f i r s t t o see i f o n e o f t h e o t h e r r u l e s suggests a
precedent; there may be some relevant parallels between part o f
t h e rules a n d t h e c u r r e n t s i t u a t i o n . E i t h e r way, m a k e a d e c i s i o n ,
l e t t h e p l a y e r s k n o w w h a t t h e d e c i s i o n is a n d t h a t i t is f i n a l , a n d
t h e n stick w i t h t h a t decision.
F o r e x a m p l e , say t h e P C s s u r p r i s e y o u b y p i c k i n g u p a s n a k e a n d
t h r o w i n g it at a guard, h o p i n g the snake w i l l poison h i m . T h e
p l a y e r s w a n t t o k n o w w h o r o l l s t o a t t a c k . Is i t t h e c h a r a c t e r
t h r o w i n g t h e s n a k e ? Is i t t h e s n a k e i t s e l f ? Is i t b o t h o f t h e m ? O r
does t h e p l a y e r m a k e s o m e sort o f o t h e r r o l l instead ? T h e s i t u a t i o n
is n o t c o v e r e d b y t h e r u l e s ( n o s e c t i o n discusses a t t a c k s u s i n g o t h e r
l i v i n g c r e a t u r e s as w e a p o n s ) , so y o u m u s t d e c i d e o n t h e s p o t .
For t h e sake o f a r g u m e n t , y o u m a y feel t h a t y o u w a n t j u s t t h e
snake t o make a n attack r o l l . T h a t ' s f i n e . T e l l t h e players . . . b u t
t h e n be aware t h a t i f i t h a p p e n s again, t h e y w i l l expect t h e same
answer. I f t h e y t r y t h e same t r i c k a n d y o u t h e n decide y o u j u s t
want the player t o roll a n attack, t h e inconsistency w i l l seem
u n f a i r , unless y o u h a v e a g o o d reason f o r t h e c h a n g e .
I n the end, t h o u g h , never forget t h a t you are t h e f i n a l a n d
absolute a u t h o r i t y for the game. You have the r i g h t t o interpret
t h e r u l e s as y o u see f i t , so l o n g as y o u a c c e p t t h a t i f y o u a b u s e t h a t
r i g h t , y o u w i l l q u i c k l y e n d up w i t h o u t any players.
Moving the Game Along
A session c a n e a s i l y g e t b o g g e d d o w n . T h i s h a p p e n s f r e q u e n t l y ,
a n d n o o n e is t o b l a m e , b u t y o u d o n e e d t o k n o w h o w t o d e a l w i t h
s u c h a s i t u a t i o n . I f e v e n t s m o v e t o o s l o w l y o r are t o o c o n f u s i n g ,
t h e p l a y e r s m a y lose i n t e r e s t a n d s t a r t c l o w n i n g a r o u n d . I f y o u
keep pausing t o read up c h u n k s o f t h e rule b o o k or t h e scenario or
y o u m u s t spend a l o t o f t i m e w i t h just o n e player, t h e players may
g e t b o r e d a n d restless. P e t t y b i c k e r i n g c a n q u i c k l y get o u t o f h a n d
s o m e t i m e s . O n e o f t h e players m a y disagree w i t h s o m e t h i n g y o u
h a v e d o n e a n d w a n t t o argue i t o v e r w i t h y o u . People m i g h t be
tired o r unfocussed o r e v e n just distracted by general c h a t t e r i n g
a n d c l o w n i n g a r o u n d — w h i c h w i l l q u i c k l y destroy t h e game's
a t m o s p h e r e . Y o u a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r k e e p i n g t h e session f l o w i n g
properly.
A s a g e n e r a l r u l e o f t h u m b , i f t h e p l a y e r s are d i s t r a c t e d , b o r e d ,
o r restless, t h e best w a y t o g e t t h e i r a t t e n t i o n b a c k is b y p u t t i n g t h e
c h a r a c t e r s i n d a n g e r . A g o o d i n i t i a l f a l l - b a c k is t o l e a p f o r w a r d t o
an encounter w i t h monsters o r hostile N P C s . A m o m e n t o r t w o
o f suspense b e f o r e h a n d w i l l h o o k t h e m s t r a i g h t b a c k i n : i n t e r r u p t -
i n g a n a n e c d o t e a b o u t last w e e k e n d b y d e c l a r i n g t h a t t h e P C s h e a r
a raspy s c r a t c h i n g s o u n d c o m i n g u p fast f r o m b e h i n d t h e m w i l l g e t
t h e f o c u s b a c k o n t h e g a m e q u i c k e r t h a n y o u c a n say " g i a n t
spiders."
Y o u c a n t r y several t a c t i c s t o m a k e sure t h e players d o n o t
b e c o m e d i s t r a c t e d i n t h e first place. T o start, insist t h a t a l l appeals
t a k e p l a c e a t t h e e n d o f t h e s e s s i o n . Just l i k e a s p o r t i n g r e f e r e e ,
your decisions s h o u l d be f i n a l f o r t h e course o f t h e game. I f
someone wants t o argue t h a t you h a v e calculated f a l l i n g damage
o n e w a y b u t a b o o k calculates i t a d i f f e r e n t way, deal w i t h i t later.
If you e n d u p agreeing t h a t y o u were w r o n g — if you were
i n c o n s i s t e n t , g e n e r a l l y — a n d t h e e v e n t s c a n n o t be r e v e r s e d , g i v e
t h e player's character a b e n e f i t o f some sort i n c o m p e n s a t i o n .
S i m i l a r l y , r a t h e r t h a n spend t e n m i n u t e s s e a r c h i n g t h e rules for
t h e answer t o a n obscure q u e s t i o n , give a snap d e c i s i o n a n d check
it u p later. I f y o u were w r o n g a n d y o u prefer t h e o r i g i n a l r u l i n g , t e l l
t h e p l a y e r s at t h e s t a r t o f t h e n e x t session so t h a t t h e y k n o w w h a t
t o expect.
F r o m t i m e t o t i m e , t h e group w i l l disintegrate i n t o general c h i t -
c h a t o r j o k i n g a r o u n d . I f y o u r p l a y e r s k n o w EverQuest online, you
c a n e x p e c t s o m e i n - g a m e h u m o r , t o o . I t is i n e v i t a b l e . H u m o r o f
t h i s s o r t is n o t s o m e t h i n g y o u s h o u l d e n c o u r a g e , b e c a u s e i t c a n
h a r m a g a m e i f t o o m u c h o f i t o c c u r s , b u t i t is n o t a c r i s i s e i t h e r .
W h e n t h e players get off-track, give t h e m a m i n u t e or t w o — d o
n o t g e t t o o w o r k e d u p ; i t is a g a m e — a n d t h e n ask t h e m t o s t o p
f o o l i n g a r o u n d and get o n w i t h i t o r even just c o n t i n u e w i t h the
scenario. I f they w i l l n o t c o m e back t o the game, call a fifteen
m i n u t e b r e a k . T h a t w i l l g i v e e v e r y o n e a c h a n c e t o discuss w h a t -
e v e r is o n t h e i r m i n d , use t h e t o i l e t s , g e t a d r i n k , o r w h a t e v e r .
A f t e r that, i f they remain distracted, d o n o t hesitate t o end t h e
session early a n d p i c k u p a g a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g w e e k . S o m e t i m e s , f o r
whatever reason, people w i l l just have o t h e r t h i n g s o n t h e i r
minds.
biFFerent Styles OF Playing
A r o l e - p l a y i n g g a m e c a n be p l a y e d i n t h r e e m a i n ways. N o n e o f
t h e m a r e r i g h t o r w r o n g ; t h e o n l y d e f i n i t i o n o f " r i g h t " is t h e w a y
t h a t w o r k s best f o r y o u r g r o u p .
Action games a r e b a s e d a r o u n d c o m b a t , t r a p s , a n d o t h e r i m m e -
d i a t e p h y s i c a l d a n g e r s . T h e g a m e focuses o n t h e P C s g e t t i n g i n t o
dangerous encounters a n d f i g h t i n g against monsters and o t h e r
e n e m i e s . T h e m a i n g o a l o f a n a c t i o n g a m e is f o r t h e c h a r a c t e r s t o
acquire treasure a n d e x p e r i e n c e points. C o m b a t m a y become
q u i t e t a c t i c a l , i f t h e g r o u p is so i n c l i n e d . C h a r a c t e r s t e n d n o t t o
h a v e d e e p b a c k g r o u n d s o r m a j o r h i s t o r i e s , as t h e p l a y e r s are m o r e
interested in their abilities and equipment t h a n in whether or n o t
t h e character's b r o t h e r has a l i m p . I n a c t i o n games, y o u w i l l w a n t
t o keep t h e pace m o v i n g f o r w a r d q u i c k l y ; d o n o t waste t o o m u c h
t i m e d e s c r i b i n g w h a t happens b e t w e e n encounters. I f t h e players
go i n t o t o w n t o p i c k u p supplies, s i m p l y assuming t h a t t h e y rested,
purchased t h e supplies t h e y w a n t e d , a n d paid t h e g o i n g rate for i t
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all is usually best. Y o u w i l l need to be doubly careful of staying fair
and consistent w i t h the rules i n this sort o f game.
Story-telling games have m u c h less emphasis o n physical a c t i o n
and focus instead o n plots and intrigues. I n this type of game, the
players w i l l probably have worked out a l o t of details about their
characters' personalities and histories, and w i l l be strongly i n -
volved w i t h the characters' lives. Y o u w i l l need to keep track o f
NPCs: n o t just their names, but i n f o r m a t i o n about t h e m , events
that happen t o t h e m , and what they do i n the background about
w h i c h the PCs may never become aware. File cards can be a great
help here. Events i n the w o r l d i n general w i l l need to move o n
whatever the PCs are d o i n g so that everything stays realistic and
believable. A l l that we have said about rules consistency must
apply to the consistency of the setting, too. I f the landlord o f an
inn at a small village outside Freeport is t h i n and grumpy w h e n the
players stay there, he w i l l need to be t h i n and grumpy the next
time they go through — or a new landlord w h o bought the i n n off
the previous landlord.
Investigation games are based around the PCs e x p l o r i n g u n -
k n o w n areas and solving puzzles and mysteries. Y o u need n o t
include m u c h fighting, but a sense of pressing danger is i m p o r t a n t
to keep the investigation interesting. T h i s sort of game is all about
making the players curious and forcing t h e m to t h i n k . T h e
scenario may have a very complicated p l o t or an intricate and
mysterious setting, or b o t h . T h e PCs are likely to spend a lot o f
time looking around, so you need to k n o w exactly what they w i l l
see. You should be careful balancing the clues to the puzzles: they
need to be subtle enough to make the players t h i n k , but n o t so
hard that they get frustrated.
I n practice, o f course, almost every game w i l l have elements of
action, story-telling, and investigation. Yet the balance of those
elements relies entirely upon you and your players. W h e n you find
the m i x that your players enjoy the most, you w i l l be 75% of the
way toward r u n n i n g a great game.
As an aside, be careful about using humorous elements i n your
games. If you do not take a campaign seriously, the players w i l l n o t
take it seriously either. If you introduce an N P C w i t h a silly name
such as " M i k e Orpse," you are sending the signal to the players
that the campaign w i l l be light-hearted. T h e y w i l l put more effort
into j o k i n g around w i t h each other and t r y i n g to be funny t h a n
into actually playing the game. T h i s d i r e c t i o n is fine i f i t is what
everyone wants . . . but very frustrating if i t is not. I f i n doubt,
always take your game seriously.
Keeping Things BaLanceo
Games are the most fun w h e n everyone can take an equal role
and all the players get to feel that they are genuinely achieving
something. Both o f these elements are equally i m p o r t a n t to a
successful game. T h e PCs must be balanced w i t h each other. I f
one PC is stronger t h a n the others, the rest w i l l be sidelined; if one
is weaker, she w i l l be greatly disadvantaged. I n either case, the
players of the weaker characters w i l l quickly become unhappy
w i t h the situation.
T h e PCs also should be balanced w i t h respect to their ability to
affect the w o r l d around t h e m . I f the threats that they face are n o t
genuinely dangerous, there w i l l be n o tension or excitement; if the
threats are too lethal or too confusing, the players w i l l start feeling
powerless and give up. T h i s guideline applies to monsters, traps,
NPCs, puzzles, and even to the w o r l d at large. O n the one hand,
if n o t h i n g the PCs do seems to make any difference to the game
world, the players w i l l stop bothering t o do a n y t h i n g . O n the
other hand, i f they can do whatever they want, t h e n n o t h i n g is
interesting. T h e end result is the same, so h i t t i n g the middle
ground of challenging yet achievable trials is i m p o r t a n t .
Keeping each character roughly equivalent i n power to one
another is also usually best. Occasionally, a new find or ruling w i l l
turn out to have unbalancing consequences for the game —
usually a piece o f equipment (something the PCs were n o t
supposed to acquire or something that i n i t i a l l y seemed pretty
m i l d ) but also perhaps a new spell or skill. Either way, sooner or
later a clever player w i l l find a way to turn something that you
t h o u g h t was fairly harmless i n t o a game-crunching advantage.
T h i s happens to every G M ; players are extremely i n n o v a t i v e
w h e n i t is most i n c o n v e n i e n t . T h e trouble is that all players like
h a v i n g c o o l toys.
You can try a number o f in-game fixes (EverQuest o n l i n e calls
t h e m "nerfs"). Unexpected consequences are a good start. I f an
i t e m is i n v o l v e d , perhaps i t attracts a nasty type o f monster w h e n
used. Maybe possessing i t drains the character's abilities; maybe it
warps his personality; maybe i t only has a certain number of
charges or i t can be activated only at certain times. You can even
require that the character undergo several quests to gain full
c o n t r o l of the item or power — by w h i c h time the other PCs may
have naturally caught up. T r y to avoid cliche nerfs such as h a v i n g
the item stolen or broken. I f the player t h i n k s you are t r y i n g to
"cheat" her out o f the new power, she w i l l be very resentful.
T u r n i n g the situation around so that she feels she is learning more
about this mysterious new advantage, however, w i l l make the
game even more interesting for her.
I f the player i n question is a reasonable type, you can try t a k i n g
her aside, e x p l a i n i n g the problems that her character is causing
and asking her if she minds giving up her new advantage. T h i s
tactic is risky, though: i f she is n o t keen, you w i l l cause a lot of
resentment, and you cannot t h e n use any other nerf w i t h o u t i t
being very obvious; you w i l l also really alienate her. A t that p o i n t ,
the best solution is to increase the power level of the other PCs to
match — subtly, over a few sessions — and increase the threats,
so that you regain balance, just at a more powerful level.
Tricks or the Trade
Keeping the Players Involveb
If you can make the w o r l d of N o r r a t h really come to life for the
players, you w i l l head off a l o t o f p o t e n t i a l problems and difficul-
ties right from the start. Most of the hassle of being a G M is caused
by players w h o are feeling uncooperative or distracted. T h e more
real the game feels to t h e m , the more fun they w i l l have and the
less w o r k they w i l l be for you. Fortunately, creating a strong sense
of immersion is n o t particularly difficult.
T h e greatest weapon i n your armory is the power of description.
I f you take the time to set the scene and describe a l o c a t i o n or
object fully, the players w i l l be hooked from the start. Use your
words to b r i n g the game to l i f e — d o n o t just tell the players where
the PCs are, tell t h e m w h a t it looks and feels like. Bring i n
atmospheric but irrelevant m i n o r details.
If you say, "You're i n a 10-by-10 r o o m w i t h a door i n the n o r t h
w a l l , " you give the players all the critical information, but offer
n o t h i n g for t h e m to wrap their imaginations around, so the scene
w i l l n o t seem realistic or engaging. Compare the effect of a fuller,
richer description: " T h e door sags slightly as you push it open. T h e
wood is soft and slippery, and it looks as i f it's starting to rot. A s
you go inside, your torches light up a tall vault, about ten feet
square. I t stinks o f decay and ages long-past. T h e walls are the
same rough, unworked stone as the rest o f the caverns, but there's
a faintly coppery t i n t to the surface. A band o f rough glyphs runs
around the r o o m at head-height. T h e y look like they were hacked
i n t o the walls centuries ago. T h e earthy floor is damp, and you can
make out occasional patches of mosses and lichens among the
stones. T o your right, a shining, rust-free steel door catches the
reflection o f your torches."
T h e l i t t l e details w i l l catch players' imaginations and make
t h e m wonder w h i c h things are clues and w h i c h details. A r e the
glyphs a trap, a ward, a message? W h y is the wooden door rotting?
W h y is the metal door so clean and bright? What's the stink?
W h a t about the coppery tint? W h y use the word "vault"? Is
something buried here? Is i t dangerous?
T h e answers are up to you. I f the r o o m is just a room, t h e n none
of the details need to mean a n y t h i n g . A r i c h description w r i t t e n
at random may give you all sorts o f ideas that you can use to spice
up the l o c a t i o n , though. Perhaps a body — or a zombie — lies
buried under a couple o f inches of d i r t , hence the stink, the decay,
and the l i c h e n . O r perhaps something uses this room and is on its
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way hack, w h i c h is why i t keeps the metal door clean. Maybe the
glyphs really are a message — a prophecy, from d o w n through the
centuries. Maybe a seam of precious metal runs just b e h i n d the
wall, i f the PCs can be bothered to dig for i t . I f just one o f those
possibilities is true, the PCs must investigate to find out w h i c h .
Using full descriptions o f things, people, and places takes a b i t
of extra preparation time — w o r k i n g out the descriptions i n
advance so that you do not dry up w h e n put o n the spot is often
best — but is well w o r t h the effort. Such preparation w i l l give you
ideas, keep your players interested, and help make your games
truly great to play i n . I t also lets you slip clues i n t o the game
w i t h o u t being too obvious. I f you generally use really quick
descriptions, t h e n m e n t i o n i n g something extra makes i t stand
out. I f you usually say, "It's a 10-by-10 room," t h e n i t w i l l really
stand out when, for the first time i n five rooms, you add something
such as, " A band of glyphs runs r o u n d the w a l l . " I f you always give
full descriptions, then the players w i l l be less certain what is
important. You can add extra details to make a clue less subtle i f
you need to — the glyphs could be b u r n i n g w i t h a flickering blue
flame, for example.
You have other options that can help keep the players focused,
of course. Handouts and in-game props are fantastic ways o f
helping bring the world to life. Preparing maps, w r i t i n g letters,
and sketching symbols w i l l give you a great range of fairly easy i n -
game items to pass out. A r t w o r k and pictures o f the things and
places that the PCs w i l l encounter is also great, if you can get h o l d
of it or draw it yourself. Printed screenshots from EverQuest o n l i n e
can be a really great help.
You can also set the mood by preparing the play e n v i r o n m e n t .
If you turn the lights d o w n low and play some quiet, spooky music
in the background, you w i l l put the players o n edge even before
a n y t h i n g happens. Fast-paced music is great for fight scenes —
and if you switch to i t before the players k n o w what the danger is,
you w i l l make t h e m nervous. W h e n playing an N P C , try d o i n g a
different voice or an accent i f you are any good at t h e m (heck,
even i f you are n o t ) , w h i c h w i l l help make that person more real
for the players. You can even use your o w n behavior t o b r i n g the
players i n t o the game. If you suddenly scream as loudly as possible,
you w i l l add a great amount of punch to then saying, "The scream
came from the northeast." I f an N P C is cross, shout at the players;
if appropriate, pace around the r o o m . T h e more you can i n v o l v e
all the different senses, the more real the game w i l l seem.
Physical Tools
You can use several different physical aids to help make G M i n g
easier. T h e most famous of all are G M screens. These screens are
large, folded sheets of cardboard stock paper w i t h an illustration
or logo o n the players' side and the game's most c o m m o n l y used
tables, charts, and rules summaries o n your side for quick refer-
ence. G M screens let you look at notes w i t h o u t risking the players
seeing t h e m , make dice rolls i n secret, and generally go about the
business of r u n n i n g the game. T h e downside is that they do w a l l
you off from the players, w h i c h can make you seem a b i t distant,
but most G M s feel that the convenience of the screen outweighs
this issue.
A portable computer can also be very useful. I t gives you
somewhere to store your notes, helps make t h e m searchable, and
also allows you to r u n a number of handy utilities. Y o u can also
load art files to show players and use i t to play quickly changeable
MP3s for background music.
Miniatures and counters are a great way o f h e l p i n g players to
visualize position and tactics i n a combat. T h e y also give a sense
of perspective: saying " T h e m i n o t a u r is ten feet t a l l " is n o t as
impressive as h a v i n g a huge minotaur figurine dwarfing the
warrior's figurine o n a map.
W h e n fighting starts, you may want to draw up a battle sheet —
a m a t r i x w i t h a list of all the combatants i n the fight i n their
i n i t i a t i v e order d o w n the side, crossed by the round number along
the top. A s characters take their actions, you can t i c k t h e m off the
list for that round, and i f their actions have long-lasting effects,
such as spell durations or stunning, you can make a note that the
effect is ending i n the appropriate round. You can also keep track
of the PCs' health. A battle sheet just helps keep everything
together. You m i g h t even prepare battle sheets before the game
for any encounters you are expecting, w h i c h w i l l help m a i n t a i n
game flow.
Similarly, h a v i n g a few short lists o f random names for people
and places is w o r t h w h i l e . W h e n you need to use an N P C , you can
thus immediately give h i m a name that is consistent w i t h the
game (and t h e n cross i t off the list!). Players always pay more
a t t e n t i o n to named characters t h a n to nameless ones. T h e same
is true of taverns, streets, villages, and a n y t h i n g else you find
yourself h a v i n g to come up w i t h on the spot. " A l t h i e l l e , landlady
of the G o l d e n L i o n o n Summer Street" is obviously far more
i m p o r t a n t and memorable a character t h a n "an innkeeper" —
even i f i n fact she is not at all i m p o r t a n t and may never appear
again i n your campaign ( a l t h o u g h you may find that some of your
more memorable N P C s begin as ones you create o n the spur of the
m o m e n t i n the middle a game session and then take o n a life o f
their o w n i n the campaign).
Managing the bice
Some dice rolls should be kept secret from the players, includ-
ing some o f t h e i r o w n skill checks. Usually, having players make
their o w n dice rolls reassures t h e m that you are being fair, and
anyway, m a k i n g a r o l l is fun. Yet w h e n the PC himself would not
k n o w whether he succeeded or failed, the player should n o t know
either.
T h e G M instead of the players usually makes a secret roll any
time the PC must take his skill o n faith — such as w h e n searching
a r o o m , translating a parchment, t r y i n g to bribe or persuade
someone, t r y i n g to be sneaky, disarming certain complicated
types of traps, and so o n . I f a player has his PC search for traps and
fumbles, t h e n w h e n you indicate that he found n o t h i n g , he w i l l
k n o w something is wrong. I f the player does n o t see the r o l l , then
all he knows is what his character knows — n o traps. T h i s strategy
helps heighten the tension and make the game more real and
exciting.
I n combat, you should let the players roll the dice and t h e n tell
t h e m if they h i t or not. Never let players see their enemies' attack
rolls, however, w h i c h w i l l give you a certain amount of necessary
leeway to tweak combat as it happens. I n general, PC deaths
should be meaningful: the result of a heroic gesture, an inevitable
circumstance, or gross stupidity. Losing a character to petty bad
luck is n o t m u c h fun. By keeping the monsters' attack rolls to
yourself, you can help soften a combat that is more lethal than you
intended. T w o lucky critical hits i n a row on the part of a random
wandering monster might be enough to k i l l a PC, but you have the
chance to soften the blow w i t h o u t the player ever k n o w i n g .
You need n o t intercede, t h o u g h . A great many G M s play
combat absolutely straight — N o r r a t h is a dangerous world, after
all. It's your choice. I f you do choose to help the players out from
t i m e to time, never let t h e m k n o w . T h e y w i l l not respect the game
if they do not feel like their PCs are i n danger. Y o u definitely
should not shield a player from the effects o f obvious foolishness.
I f a weak PC suddenly attacks a squad of guards i n the middle of
Qeynos, allowing t h e m to carve her i n t o l i t t l e chunks is only fair.
Sooner or later, a character w i l l die. T h i s m o m e n t can be very
upsetting for a player, but i t need not be the end. T h e PC can be
raised or resurrected if the other characters are good enough or are
prepared to pay — or perhaps to do a quest as payment in k i n d .
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , the dead character may be remembered in verse,
legend, or even tavern names. A PC's death affords the player a
chance t o try new options or maybe play a friend or relative of the
dead character. Even entire parties can be raised — they would
surely owe whoever resurrected t h e m a huge debt — or a new
campaign can start where the o l d one left off, maybe even t o the
p o i n t of going to look for the o l d party. Death gives life its value,
so d o n o t be scared o f k i l l i n g characters w h e n fate demands i t .
Running a Session
Knowing the Material
You w i l l feel a lor more confident about the session you are
r u n n i n g i f you have a good handle o n the scenario. T h e more
confident you are, the easier i t w i l l be and the more fun you w i l l
have, so m a k i n g absolutely sure you have prepared fully is w o r t h -
while. You may want to draw maps for yourself so that you can
chart the party's progress; even i f you do n o t show the maps to the
players, you w i l l find that they are invaluable.
You should also have thought about the encounters that the
players are likely to come across. A s w e l l as preparing battle sheets,
stop for a m o m e n t to t h i n k about tactics and alternatives to
fighting. A squad o f veteran goblins w i l l n o t likely be caught
bunched in a group. Chances are a tracker or sentry w i l l be
keeping watch; three or four o f the creatures may be out on the
wings, ready t o flank the parry; archers and slingers w i l l fall back
and pepper the party w i t h missiles w h i l e melee fighters keep the
PCs occupied. T h i n k i n g about encounters i n advance can make
a lot o f difference to the way the game feels.
If you k n o w that the players w i l l be interacting w i t h NPCs,
preparing at least a rough o u t l i n e of any i m p o r t a n t speeches is
helpful. M a k e sure you have also noted any physical or vocal
characteristics that you want to give the N P C . I f you always drop
one shoulder i n t o a sort o f h u n c h w h e n portraying a particular
NPC, she w i l l feel far more real to the players. If a lot is happening
behind the scenes, make a t i m i n g list that tells y o u w h e n certain
events occur throughout the day (or week, or m o n t h , and so o n ) .
If you k n o w particular rules tests w i l l be required, such as c l i m b i n g
a slippery wall, you can just double-check the appropriate rules
before the session so that you can avoid d o i n g so w h e n the game
itself is underway.
As a G M , you w i l l find that a bit of preparation goes a very long
way.
Managing the Players
You can never be absolutely sure w h a t the players m i g h t t h r o w
at you. I n i t i a l l y , you w i l l operate mostly o n guesswork, but as you
get used to the way the players t h i n k , p r e d i c t i n g the challenges
you w i l l be given becomes easier.
Picture the scene . . . . You have spent an entire evening
creating a really i m p o r t a n t N P C . H e holds critical i n f o r m a t i o n
that the PCs w i l l need later, but he w i l l n o t just tell t h e m
immediately. T h e PCs must w i n his trust. O n c e the PCs make
contact and get to k n o w h i m , he w i l l send t h e m o n a quest as a way
of gaining his friendship. T h e quest w i l l easily take up this week's
entire session, and you have detailed i t carefully. You start the
session and let the PCs notice your key N P C i n the distance. A l l
goes well. T h e n the crack-shot archer immediately opens fire
because she feels t w i t c h y , and the player makes a great r o l l . T h e
N P C is k i l l e d o u t r i g h t — along w i t h your plans for the night's
game — and you must now make the adventure up as you go along.
Every G M has been there. From time t o t i m e , the players w i l l
do something you really d i d n o t expect — something b r i l l i a n t ;
something stupid; something random — and derail your plans.
Your best defense is to have an idea of what your players are like.
As you get to k n o w the way the group works, you w i l l get better
at understanding the players' tendencies. I f you k n o w they are a
paranoid bunch w i t h itchy trigger fingers, you w i l l k n o w n o t to
introduce p l o t N P C s i n p o t e n t i a l l y dangerous situations. I f they
are always after treasure, o n the other h a n d , you can tempt t h e m
to where you want t h e m w i t h rumors of gold.
A l t h o u g h getting used to the group w i l l take several sessions,
you can help speed up the process. Keep notes o n h o w the players
react d u r i n g games. I f they surprise you, j o t d o w n what they d i d .
Make sure you k n o w as m u c h about the game area and its
inhabitants as possible, so that i f the PCs ignore your prepared
dungeon and head to a local village instead, at least you w i l l have
an idea about what is happening.
Unfortunately, some players are just trouble. T h e y may keep
disrupting the session w i t h off-topic nonsense, bossing other
people around, arguing petty rules points, or trying t o wreck the
game in-character — attacking other PCs or friendly NPCs, for
example. T r y issuing a w a r n i n g a couple o f times, hut if the
disruptive behavior continues, the only o p t i o n you have is n o t
i n v i t i n g a bad player back to your game. E m o t i o n a l bullies of this
sort are good at m a n i p u l a t i n g friends and m a k i n g people feel
guilty, so raking a c t i o n can he hard, but you should never let one
person d i m i n i s h the fun for the entire group.
Some players are quieter than others. Unless they like being i n
the background, you may need to make sure that the quiet ones get
their turn i n the limelight. I f a player is just sitting there silently,
make a p o i n t of asking h i m for thoughts or ideas and get h i m to tell
you what his character w i l l be doing. Similarly, i f one person is
hogging all the limelight or t r y i n g to boss the other players
around, you should suggest diplomatically that raking a back seat
is a good idea every n o w and again. Such decisions are n o t always
easy, but they are i m p o r t a n t if the group shall endure.
W h e r e possible, try to make sure that every character gets a
challenge that only he or she can deal w i t h each session. Such a
challenge need n o t be a n y t h i n g major, but i t w i l l help make sure
that everyone feels involved, especially the quieter players w h o
tend n o t to engage as strongly i n the a c t i o n . A well-rounded group
of PCs w i l l feature a m i x of talents; before a game session, try to
identify some moments i n the upcoming adventure where each
character m i g h t have a chance to shine. Perhaps the paladin's
leadership skill w i l l be needed to rally a peasant m i l i t i a , an
enchanter's illusion spell w i l l get her past an enemy's gates, or a
ranger's t r a c k i n g skill is required to find a missing person. T r y n o t
to force fit such situations; i f the players do n o t seize their
opportunities, that is alright — at least each player had the chance
to put his or her character's unique talents to work.
O n the opposite end, be cognizant of skills and stats the PCs
lack or barely possess. I f none of the PCs can open locks, a locked
gate w i l l make for a serious obstacle. Presented correctly, such
obstacles can encourage players to develop more than just their
characters' attack bonus and mana pool and reward those charac-
ters w h o develop skills such as A n i m a l Empathy, Diplomacy,
Search, and others. Presented incorrectly, such obstacles can
prove impossible to overcome and u n i n t e n t i o n a l l y bring the
adventure to a screeching halt.
Managing the Session
Before you start the session itself, make sure to deal w i t h any
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n or other tasks that m i g h t get i n the way of the
game. G i v e everyone a few minutes to get some general chatter
out of their system and be sure no-one needs to go to the toilet, get
a d r i n k , or a n y t h i n g else. I f there are any new players, b r i n g t h e m
up to speed first. I f the players do maps, make sure that everyone
knows w h o the map-maker is — offering some extra experience
points w i l l usually flush out a volunteer. I f one o f the players
cannot make the session, let everyone k n o w what is happening
w i t h her character: is the character just absent for this session, too?
does someone else take c o n t r o l o f it ? do you ? If you have any other
personal rules — many G M s let their players refer only to the
Player's Handbook d u r i n g a session, for example — t h e n remind
everyone.
W h e n you are ready to begin, you should first spend a few
minutes recapping events from the end of the previous session.
T h i s review w i l l help r e m i n d everyone o f where they were and
what was going o n , and i t gives you a chance to use some
description to b r i n g the players i n t o the mood, settle everyone
d o w n , and get the game r o l l i n g .
You can pace the game itself according to the events and
challenges that arise. A c t i o n sequences and fights are fast and
exciting. Describe combat blow-by-blow so as to make it seem
more real to the players and more dangerous for the PCs. "You h i t
h i m for 8 points of damage" is n o t as i n v o l v i n g or realistic as "Your
blade hacks i n t o his shoulder, c u t t i n g a deep gash. Blood quickly
stains t h r o u g h the front of his t u n i c . " By contrast, story-telling
sections are slower and give plenty of chances for player introspec-
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t i o n . Puzzles are paced even more slowly. M a n i p u l a t e the game to
fit the style that the players enjoy. I f the game is flagging, inject
some action; i f the players look a b i t b u r n t out or they are getting
sloppy, give t h e m a slower section.
During action sequences, resolve each player's actions as quickly
as possible and i n the order i n w h i c h the actions occur. I f a player
takes forever t h i n k i n g about her move, pass her over t h a t round
(unless she is a new player in need of some coaching and sugges-
tions o f possible actions to take). A f t e r you skip an indecisive
character once or twice, your players w i l l definitely be ready w h e n
their i n i t i a t i v e comes up. Besides, characters cannot afford to stop
and puzzle over tactics w h e n someone's swinging an axe at t h e m .
D o not dictate to players what their characters can and cannot
do (unless, for example, the PC is being magically c o n t r o l l e d ) .
Stay realistic: you represent the w h o l e game w o r l d , n o t just one
individual w i t h i n i t . I f a PC is determined to attack a harmless
bystander, let her, t h e n decide o n the consequences — being
arrested by a p l a t o o n o f guards and t h e n executed the n e x t
morning, for instance. T h e players w i l l learn quickly. W h e n you
need to make the PCs d o something, have your N P C s deceive,
con, bribe, seduce, insult, or trick t h e m — whatever is required.
Just do n o t ever order the players about, because you r u i n their
ability to play the role of their characters.
You can and should, however, refuse to let players act o n
knowledge that their PCs would n o t possess. If all the players hear
you telling one o f t h e m t h a t his character is being attacked i n a
different location, do n o t let their characters rush out to help,
even i f they pretend that such a decision is c o i n c i d e n t a l . C o m -
ments such as, " O h , I ' l l just grab my bow and t h e n wander outside
to look at the stars, and then spot my friend i n trouble . . . " can be
ignored.
Keep the game flowing as m u c h as possible. A v o i d stopping too
long to check rules. I f you are fairly sure about a ruling, run w i t h
it. Forbidding all rule discussions and appeals during the session
itself is a good idea; otherwise, you tend to get bogged d o w n i n
players q u i b b l i n g w i t h you. N o t h i n g kills a game session dead
faster than a determined rules lawyer. D o everything you can to be
consistent, t h o u g h : i f the players cannot predict w h i c h skills or
actions are useful, they w i l l n o t really be interested in their
characters' abilities, and the game w i l l suffer.
Enoing the Session
The golden rule of closing a session is n o t to end i t in the middle
of a fight. A n inevitable loss of atmosphere happens between
sessions, and building it up again can take a few minutes, so the
best t i m e to b r i n g a session to a close is w h e n the action has
slackened off. Suspenseful cliff-hangers are fine, but i f you have
worked hard to get the players feeling nervous about an approach-
ing monster, h a v i n g i t attack while they are still in the right mood
is far more fun. I f you save the monster for the start of the next
session, the encounter w i l l not be anywhere near as dramatic.
Always bring o n and resolve the climax before finishing up.
O n c e you have officially stopped gaming, take a few more
minutes to calculate and award experience and deal w i t h any rules
issues or appeals t h a t people may have saved from during the
game, but first discuss the events o f the game w i t h the players. I f
someone played well or impressed you w i t h ideas or actions, say so.
Let the players tell you what they d i d and d i d not enjoy and what
they t h i n k is going o n . Take some notes — secretly, perhaps —
about what they d i d and d i d n o t like so that you can tailor
following sessions to their tastes. T h a t way, you w i l l quickly come
to know w h a t your players enjoy and how to make your games as
much fun as possible.
 Chapter One: The Worlt) OF Norrath

SworH of Norrath
Guide to the Unkno ton World Geography
T h e w o r l d o f N o r r a t h is a r e a l m o f m y s t e r i e s . V a s t r e g i o n s o f W h a t f o l l o w s is n o t a r e g i o n - b y - r e g i o n r e p e a t o f t h e i n f o r m a -
N o r r a t h r e m a i n u n e x p l o r e d , leading characters i n t o quests o f t i o n f o u n d i n t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook; r a t h e r t h e e n s u i n g
discovery b o u n d e d o n l y by t h e l i m i t s o f i m a g i n a t i o n — your i n f o r m a t i o n offers a region-by-region d e s c r i p t i o n o f w h a t myster-
i m a g i n a t i o n . A s t h e G a m e M a s t e r , N o r r a t h is y o u r s t o m o l d , ies m i g h t b e f o u n d i n v a r i o u s areas o f N o r r a t h ( a n d o n e o f i t s
modify, a n d create. T h i s chapter provides fuel t o power your m o o n s ! ) , a r o u n d w h i c h G M s c a n create adventures. T h u s , y o u
imagination. w i l l u s u a l l y n o t f i n d t h e b a s i c d e s c r i p t i o n o f e a c h area — t h a t

You c a n consider this chapter t o be the evil t w i n o f the W o r l d i n f o r m a t i o n is i n t h e Player's Handbook. You will, though, find

o f N o r r a t h i n t r o d u c t i o n i n t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook. k e r n e l s o f ideas t h a t y o u m i g h t f i n d i n t e r e s t i n g e n o u g h t o t u r n

Whereas that introductionexplored "information that a budding into an adventure or campaign.

adventurer, n e w t o t h e world o f N o r r a t h , would k n o w , " this

chapter provides details o n t h e u n k n o w n w o r l d o f N o r r a t h .
You will find herein plenty o finformation not currently avail-
a b l e i n t h e o n l i n e v e r s i o n o f EverQuest, so e v e n i f y o u r players are
EverQuest veterans w h o h a v e e x p l o r e d some o f these secrets
o n l i n e , plenty o f u n c h a r t e d regions o f N o r r a t h r e m a i n for y o u t o
u t i l i z e i n y o u r EQrpg campaigns a n d p l e n t y o f n e w mysteries i n
areas p l a y e r s m a y h a v e a l r e a d y c h a r t e d o n l i n e . F u r t h e r m o r e , y o u
c a n a l w a y s t a k e t h e areas a n d s e c r e t s v e t e r a n o n l i n e p l a y e r s t h i n k
they k n o w and make t h e m somewhat different i n the version o f
N o r r a t h t h a t you ( a n d y o u r players) choose t o create.
Antonica
T h e c o r e o f N o r r a t h is t h e c o n t i n e n t o f A n t o n i c a . T h e l a r g e s t
and most populous o f Norrath's k n o w n continents, A n t o n i c a
serves as a h u b f o r w o r l d p o l i t i c s . T h e c i t y o f F r e e p o r t is a
crossroads for m o r e m e r c h a n t a c t i v i t y a n d t r a v e l t h a n a n y o t h e r
c i t y i n N o r r a t h . A s such, i t presents a good s t a r t i n g p o i n t for m a n y
EQrpg campaigns.
A n t o n i c a also h a s i t s share o f u n k n o w n lands. H a v i n g b o r n e
t h e rise a n d f a l l o f s o m a n y e m p i r e s f r o m t h e S h i s s a r , t o t h e

You're Not Online

I f y o u a n d s o m e o f y o u r p l a y e r s h a v e p l a y e d EverQuest o n l i n e , e s p e c i a l l y i f y o u h a v e p l a y e d a lot o f E v e r Q u e s t o n l i n e ( y o u k n o w w h o
y o u a r e ! ) , l e t t i n g g o o f t h e w a y s o m e t h i n g s a r e d o n e o n l i n e t h a t d o n o t e x i s t i n t h i s " p e n - a n d - p a p e r " v e r s i o n o f EverQuest m i g h t be
strange. I n E Q r p g , several o f t h e o n l i n e c o n v e n t i o n s t h a t are necessary f o r a f u n o n l i n e e x p e r i e n c e , b u t w h i c h m i g h t also d e t r a c t f r o m
h a v i n g a m o r e i n t e r n a l l y r e a l i s t i c s e t t i n g , c a n b e r e m o v e d . T h i s m a t t e r is best e x p l a i n e d b y e x a m p l e s :
• C h a r a c t e r s d o n o t r u n across t h e P l a i n s o f K a r a n a i n f i f t e e n m i n u t e s . T h e P l a i n s o f K a r a n a a r e a n 8 0 0 - m i l e w i d e s t r e t c h o f r o l l i n g
grass a n d h i l l s . C r o s s i n g t h e p l a i n s t a k e s o x - d r a w n c a r a v a n s m o n t h s , a s s u m i n g t h e y s u r v i v e t h e t r e k a t a l l .
• T h e g a m e d o e s n o t a l w a y s h a p p e n i n r e a l t i m e . I f c h a r a c t e r s n e e d t w o m o n t h s o f i n - g a m e t i m e t o cross t h e P l a i n s o f K a r a n a , y o u m i g h t
have t h a t j o u r n e y h a p p e n i n 6 m o n t h s o f play t i m e o r 6 seconds o f play t i m e , d e p e n d i n g o n h o w your story s h o u l d u n f o l d and where t h e
characters need t o be for t h e story.
• T h e r e a r e n o z o n e s o r z o n e l i n e s . T h e g e o g r a p h y o f N o r r a t h is d i c t a t e d m o r e b y t h e m a p o n t h e f o l l o w i n g p a g e t h a n b y h o w o n l i n e
zones c o n n e c t .
• I f a c h a r a c t e r d i e s , s h e d o e s n o t i m m e d i a t e l y r e - s p a w n n a k e d a t h e r b i n d affinity p o i n t . S h e stays q u i t e d e a d u n t i l h e r c o m r a d e s h a u l
h e r carcass b a c k o u t o f t h e d u n g e o n a n d p a y a c l e r i c i n t o w n t o r e s u r r e c t h e r .
• F r e e p o r t is a h u g e c i t y w i t h t h o u s a n d s u p o n t h o u s a n d s o f c i t i z e n s , n o t 8 0 + o n l i n e c o m p u t e r m o d e l c i t i z e n s . T a v e r n s arc c r o w d e d w i t h
p a t r o n s , m a r k e t p l a c e s t e e m w i t h c o m m e r c e , walls are m a n n e d b y scores o f m i l i t i a m e n . . . .
• T h e p o p u l a t i o n o f t h e k n o w n w o r l d is n o t c o n f i n e d t o a f e w m a j o r c i t i e s . W h e r e a l o n e i n n s t a n d s i n t h e o n l i n e w o r l d , a l a r g e v i l l a g e
m i g h t exist i n y o u r E Q r p g v e r s i o n o f N o r r a t h . For e x a m p l e , t h e W e s t e r n K a r a n a s are f i l l e d w i t h dozens o f villages a n d thousands o f
homesteaders f r o m Q e y n o s , t r y i n g t o survive t h e plains l o n g e n o u g h t o supply Q e y n o s w i t h its agricultural f o o d requirements.
• I f h e r o e s slay t h e d r a g o n N a g a f e n , h e stays d e a d ( t h o u g h s o m e o t h e r p o w e r f u l c r e a t u r e m a y f i l l t h e p o w e r v a c u u m a n d u s u r p N a g a f e n ' s
f o n n e r d o m a i n , o r S o l u s e k R o m i g h t d e c i d e t o r e s u r r e c t t h e d r a g o n as h i s o w n s e r v i t o r — o r a n y o f a t h o u s a n d o t h e r s t o r i e s . . . ) .
• A l l " a d v e n t u r e r s " i n t h e w o r l d o f N o r r a t h t o t a l f a r less t h a n 1 % o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n . T h e v a s t m a j o r i t y o f c i t i z e n s a r e n o t b r a v e o r
t a l e n t e d e n o u g h t o p u r s u e s u c h l i v e s . T h e P C s are u n i q u e a n d h e r o i c i n d i v i d u a l s i n t h e s e t t i n g , n o t t h e m o s t c o m m o n f i g u r e s s e e n r u n n i n g
through t h e hills.
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FAYDWER

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KUNARK

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Rallosian Empire, t o the elven k i n g d o m o f T u n a r i a and the
C o m b i n e Empire, k n o w i n g from w h i c h era the various ruins
around A n t o n i c a originate is sometimes difficult. D e l v i n g deeper
into ruins leads explorers t h r o u g h layers of civilizations that built
atop another's ruins before collapsing to ruins themselves. Delv-
ing too deeply might unearth secrets better left buried i n Antonica's
past.
Cities O F A n t o n i c a
Freeport: T h e city of Freeport was formed by refugees o f the
C o m b i n e Empire d u r i n g its collapse. Those refugees that d i d n o t
escape to L u c l i n fled across the sea. These waters were later
dubbed the Ocean o f Tears i n memory of the great tragedy that led
to the fall of their once glorious empire. O n the southeastern
shores of A n t o n i c a , these refugees established the city o f Freeport,
w h i c h was erected in h o n o r of the traditional gods of the empire:
M i t h a n i e l and Erollisi Marr.
A l t h o u g h T h e C i t y of Valor was b u i l t to cater to the following
o f M i t h a n i e l and Erollisi Marr, war now erupts w i t h i n A n t o n i c a ' s
largest settlement. M o r e and more, the city is now under the
command o f Sir Lucan D'lere, the head o f the Freeport M i l i t i a .
Lucan is a former K n i g h t o f T r u t h w h o now wages a clandestine
battle against his o l d comrades and the priests of M i t h a n i e l and
Erollisi Marr. C u r r e n t l y , b o t h sides possess an equal political
foothold and continue to push the tide o f influence as best they
can. Gypsies w i t h i n the city make superstitious gestures w h e n Sir
Lucan D'lere's name is m e n t i o n e d i n their presence. T h e y c l a i m
he sold his soul t o I n n o r u u k i n order to gain power w i t h i n
A n t o n i c a ' s largest and most influential city.
Even stranger yet are stories o f eerie sounds and strange lights
coming from the sewer grates. T h e openings, w h i c h lead below
the city's surface, inspire m u c h diabolical speculation among
Freeport's people. Some citizens c l a i m that odd c h a n t i n g can
often be heard c o m i n g from the tunnels. Those w h o have sought
the source have disappeared i n t o the darkness below, never seen
or heard from again.
G r o b b : T h e t r o l l city o f G r o b b is an enigma u n t o itself. T h e
trolls k n o w l i t t l e about the history of this city m u c h less the
history o f their race, and any accurate t e l l i n g may be forever lost
i n a sea of c o n f l i c t i n g oral tales o f personal glory created by
whichever t r o l l warlord managed to u n i t e a few clans for a
generation o f warfare. T r o l l s of G r o b b battle w i t h those of Broken
Skull Rock and also battle the frogloks o f G u k . Some trolls of
Nightkeep, the guild of t r o l l shadow knights, c l a i m that a great
malevolent power lies deep i n the tunnels below the keep. O n c e
unleashed, this force would empower the trolls to surge f o r t h and
conquer all of A n t o n i c a — led, of course, by the trolls o f N ightkeep.
Halas: Halas was the birthplace of the barbarians: the c h i l d r e n
of M i t h a n i e l and Erollisi Marr. D u r i n g the A g e o f Blood, the
barbarians continued to fight back and f o r t h among their clans.
Sometime later ( w h e n h u m a n i t y as we k n o w i t came i n t o the
fold), through what some call the last act o f d i v i n i t y at the hands
of M i t h a n i e l Marr, the barbarians were transformed i n t o a kinder
and wiser people. W h i l e most citizens of Halas follow the path of
the T r i b u n a l , some still pay homage to Ratios Zek ( T h e W a r l o r d )
and M i t h a n i e l Marr.
A t present, an u n k n o w n darkness has entered the frozen n o r t h .
W h e n the sun sets, the people of Halas rush to seal up shutters and
usher straggling c h i l d r e n in from the cold. Before the still o f the
long night sets i n , shamans can often be seen passing homes and
placing spiritual p r o t e c t i o n upon the doors i n order to keep the
evils of the netherworld at bay. Scouts o n the tundra report seeing
strange creatures m o v i n g d u r i n g heavy snowfall, and more t h a n
one citizen has revived the tale of the first wielder of the Spear of
Fate and of w h e n the l i c h Miragul threatened Halas and all of
N o r r a t h w i t h his undead creations and his death magic.
H i g h k e e p : Highkeep, or more formally Highpass Keep, is
governed by Carson McCabe, whose h o l d over the merchant
council of Highkeep has grown so strong that the t i t l e K i n g
McCabe now sees some use. I n a d d i t i o n to his interests i n legal
gambling casinos and cross-continental merchant trade, McCabe
also operates an underground smuggling ring. M c C a b e operates
his smuggling r i n g i n secret w h i l e p u t t i n g o n a political face o f
innocence. W i t h agents and ties i n every dark corner o f N o r r a t h ,
Carson McCabe's Highkeep caters to the seedy and reputable
alike.
N e r i a k : H o m e to the dark elves, N e r i a k admits any w h o follow
I n n o r u u k . B o r n and bred for hatred, the T e i r ' D a l have created
their city i n h o n o r o f the dark god. Caverns and tunnels stretch
deep i n t o the bowels o f the earth, twisting and t u r n i n g around
pools and stalactites.
T h e city is i n a constant state of flux i n regards to rulership.
K i n g N a y t h o x T h e x and Queen Cristianos T h e x have trans-
formed N e r i a k i n t o their o w n political battlefield. T h e K i n g
commands the armies, the clergy, and many other factions, while
the queen has gained the favor o f shadow knights and necroman-
cers. T h e struggle for power continues w i t h n o compromise i n
sight.
Some c l a i m that K i n g T h e x currently holds sway; however,
Queen Cristianos's support grows daily as more o f Neriak's y o u t h
flock to the schools of necromancy. Recent conflict has become
so heated that b o t h the k i n g and queen have resorted to h i r i n g
"daydwellers" from the w o r l d above i n order to further their o w n
agendas.
A l t h o u g h hate may reign i n the underdark city, o t h e r N o r r a t h i a n
faiths have been rumored to surface over the past decade. T h e
heathens have kept their practices quiet up u n t i l recently; yet as
their numbers grow, the risk o f exposure becomes more and more
worrisome.
O g g o k : C i t y of the ogres, Oggok holds l i t t l e o f apparent
interest but many obvious dangers to explorers. A f t e r the fall of
the Rallosian Empire, the surviving generation o f still-intelligent
ogres chose their last stronghold w e l l , for few races cared to mount
a m i l i t a r y campaign to drive the remaining ogres out of the
swampland around Oggok. L o n g ago, Oggok was a Rallosian
fortress, and w h i l e all of its former glory has fallen to r u i n , some
treasures o f the Rallosian Empire undoubtedly yet lie buried i n the
ruins.
Q e y n o s : T h e Free C i t y o f Qeynos falls under the leadership of
his royal highness K i n g A n t o n i u s Bayle I V , a loyal paladin of
Rodcet Nife. Qeynos actively supports the hungry adventurer,
w i t h the chief magistrate advertising tasks and quests i n hopes o f
attracting capable parties. Adventurers and city folk alike benefit
from this system, all w o r k i n g toward the betterment o f Qeynos.
Qeynos is constantly i n conflict w i t h the Bloodsabres that are
rumored to d w e l l somewhere beneath the city itself, hidden in the
underground sewers and catacombs as well as keeping bases i n the
hills surrounding Qeynos and out o n t o the Plains of Karana.
Discerning the validity of this theory is difficult, as those w h o
venture i n t o Qeynos" sewers have yet to find any trace o f the cult.
A l s o plaguing the city are the gnolls of C l a n Splitpaw, w h i c h
maraud alongside their cousins, the gnolls of Blackburrow. T h e
gnolls carry little to n o regard for any outside o f their o w n clans.
Some have even proven bold enough to approach the city gates
and harass guard patrols i n the surrounding hills, threatening to
reclaim the land that they feel is their b i r t h r i g h t .
Finally, some citizens o f Qeynos whisper that the biggest threat
to A n t o n i u s Bayle's rule comes not from outside the royal court
but form w i t h i n . A n t o n i u s ' brother Kane Bayle is said to have
more thirst for power t h a n morals, and large contingents o f
Qeynos' m i l i t i a seem more loyal to C o m m a n d e r Kane t h a n to his
brother the k i n g .
R i v e r v a l e : Rather t h a n stay w i t h the humans after the collapse
of the C o m b i n e Empire, halflings wandered about u n t i l they
uncovered the r o l l i n g hillsides and lush grasses of the Misty
T h i c k e t . T h e y dubbed their city Rivervale as a result o f the body
o f water that flows t h r o u g h the valley.
T h e c o m m u n i t y of Rivervale is home to thousands of halfling
burrows, all neatly tucked w i t h i n the r i c h soil of their prized
forests. M a n y halflings follow the god Bristlebane and spend most
of their time i n uproarious revelry, while some others t h r o w off the
call of trickery and follow the calling of Karana and his druids.
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T h e revelry of Rivervale stops w i t h increasing regularity w h e n C o m m o n l a n d s : T h e C o m m o n l a n d s stretch to the west o f

the goblin clan Runnyeye and its ore allies assault the outer w a l l
the halflings have constructed and patrol i n the Misty T h i c k e t .
Sheriff Roglio and M a y o r Gubbins are always looking to hire
anyone w i t h an eager blade, bow, or spell i n hopes of pushing the
marauders further away from the city's crops and families.
W i t h the dreaded state of K i t h i c o r Forest since the Battle of
Bloody K i t h i c o r , few halflings w i l l travel at n i g h t . A s a result,
adventurers are frequently hired as caravan guards or messengers.
Surefall Glade: M a n y druids and rangers o f Karana's faith call
Surefall Glade their home. A s allies o f Qeynos, the citizens of
Surefall count the necromantic Bloodsabres as enemies and also
the gnolls from Blackburrow w h o threaten the glade's peaceful
existence.
SurefalPs chief enemies, however, are the radical U n k e m p t
Druids w h o dwell i n the Jaggedpine Forest to the n o r t h . Surefall
residents travel w i t h care through Jaggedpine, heeding rumors
that portions of this forest are haunted. Long ago, practitioners
were found performing dark rites w i t h i n the forest and h u n g by
A n t o n i u s Bayle's orders. Witnesses claim to have seen ghostly
figures c o n v e n i n g upon the last evening of a u t u m n harvest.
WiLbs O F A n t o n i c a
B r o k e n S k u l l R o c k : Broken S k u l l Rock is home to the "Da
Broken S k u l l C l a n , " a group o f hostile trolls whose origins are
uncertain. T h i s clan, t h o u g h , does h o l d a great animosity toward
the t r o l l c o m m u n i t y of G r o b b . Details are unclear as t o w h y , but
some speculate that Grobb's tolerance of Innoruuk's faith (replac-
ing in some ways Cazic-Thule's worship) may be a factor. T h e
island resembles the form of a broken skull, hence the name.
Adventurers have reported r e t u r n i n g w i t h bountiful treasure
from w i t h i n the depths o f long, twisting tunnels and crags.
Buried Sea: T h e Buried Sea harbors a variety of sea creatures that
hold vigil over the aquatic remains of an ancient city swallowed
whole by the rising tides. Adventurers have returned from the
depths, claiming that the dead still reside i n and guard the ruins.
Others say the city remains intact, enshrouded i n a sphere from
which there is n o return. Fishermen and sailors w h o passed through
the area have dieir o w n ideas, recounting tales o f a gargantuan
squid-like beast the size of a war galleon and giant serpents that prey
upon unsuspecting passing ships. One Erudite captain penned an
account that his vessel was sucked under by a whirlpool that seemed
to appear just below his ship. T h e account claims the ship resurfaced
in the Plane of Oceans itself, and from there the tale gets too
fantastic to be counted as credible were i t not for the strange
treasures the captain was said to possess from his epic journey.
Freeport, under the protection offered by the Freeport M i l i t i a .
M i l i t i a dissenters would say that such protection seems to vary i n
direct p r o p o r t i o n to the wealth (and bribes) o f those protected.
Ores o f t h e D e a t h f i s t C l a n p i l l a g e a n d m a r a u d i n the
C o m m o n l a n d s , terrorizing the local farmers; few caravans travel
through the C o m m o n l a n d s unscathed by attacks. T h e raids have
become so frequent i n recent times that C a p t a i n Hazlan o f the
Freeport M i l i t i a has issued a bounty, offering rewards for ore scalps
and any information regarding the Deathfist C l a n . In hopes of
uncovering the clan's figurehead, Hazlan seeks t o bring swift
justice to this menace that has plagued the region.
Dead H i l l s : D u r i n g the reign o f A n t o n i u s Bayle I I I , a crew of
workers was sent to the area n o w k n o w n as the Dead Hills to
construct a tower around w h i c h a new city would be b u i l t . T h e
crew failed to send word o f its progress, and all messengers sent to
reach the workers never returned. Frustrated, A n t o n i u s I I I sent
his eldest son Kyle t o lead a large unit o f soldiers i n t o the hills in
search o f the workers and messengers. Kyle and his troops also
failed to return, and the plans for a new city were abandoned.
Subsequent e x p l o r a t i o n o f the hills marks them as a place of
certain death. D y i n g creatures from the Feerrott, Rathe M o u n -
tains, and the Greenblood River are k n o w n to seek this area as a
place to end t h e i r lives. T h e p r o m i n e n t contrast between life and
death can be seen i n the abrupt change of terrain that marks the
region's borderline. L i v i n g creatures that cross the boundary w i l l
begin to w h i t h e r u n t i l they retreat back through the unseen veil
or succumb to the strange, life-draining energy. M i n i o n s sent
across the border by necromancers and mages are never seen
again.
Cartographers and explorers, therefore, have l i t t l e or no infor-
m a t i o n about the Dead H i l l s themselves. T h e bits and pieces that
have surfaced are impossible to confirm, for any w h o enter the
area surrender to the u n k n o w n forces w i t h i n . Scholars and
lorekeepers differ o n many theories regarding this region, but one
c o m m o n belief is that the waters of a great river that runs through
the area are deadly to the touch.
A n o t h e r popular (yet controversial) theory suggests that the
ancient elven Elddar Empire created a hidden fortress w i t h i n the
Dead H i l l s . T h e fortress guards a vault that supposedly holds the
most powerful and cursed o f Norrath's artifacts. Some say the
Dead H i l l s were cursed by powerful elven magic i n order to
obscure this vault from the greed of lesser races. Others imply that
the items tainted the surrounding area, poisoning the hills w i t h
their dark magic.

The Journal OF Arrialla Arcanum

The w o r l d I h a v e k n o w n i s n o t t h e w o r l d 1 t r a v e l . P e r h a p s 1 l i s t e n e d too e a g e r l y t o t h e t a l e s of N o r r a t h a s spoken f r o m
t h e s w e e t t o n g u e of t h e t r a v e l i n g b a r d . 1 d r e a m t o f g o l d e n t o w e r s t h a t s t r e t c h e d t o t h e s k i e s a n d of v a s t g a r d e n s e n c i r c l i n g
t h e p r i s t i n e p a l a c e s of k i n g s a n d q u e e n s . I n m y m i n d , t h e r e w a s l i t t l e w a n t o r n e e d a n d a l l w e r e h a p p y r e g a r d l e s s of t h e i r
s t a t i o n . Y e t c h i l d r e n a r e u n w o r l d l y , a n d m y f i r s t g l i m p s e o f K a l a d i m b e g a n t o u n d r e s s t h e l a y e r s of n a i v e t y w r o u g h t by m y
p r o t e c t i v e u p b r i n g i n g . 1 s h o o k t h e c a l l u s e d h a n d s of t h e d w a r v e s , i n a w e of t h e i r l e g a c y . T h e s m e l l o f s w e a t a n d s t e e l d r i f t e d
f r o m t h e m i n e s b e l o w a s t h e y toiled d a y a n d n i g h t i n s e a r c h of p r e c i o u s m e t a l s . T h e i r f a c e s , w o r k — w o r n a n d lined like a n old
g y p s y t r e a s u r e m a p , r e g a r d e d m e i n s i l e n t c o n t e m p l a t i o n . 1 w a s b u t a n o t h e r K o a d a D a l f r o m t h e m a r b l e h a l l s , pale a n d p i n k
a n d u n s c a t h e d by l a b o r .

T h e e x p e r i e n c e s a t u n e a s y w i t h m e f o r m a n y n i g h t s u n t i l 1 w a n d e r e d t h e d o c k s a n d s t e p p e d foot u p o n a g r e a t s h i p . W o r d
h a d i t t h a t t h i s s h i p p a s s e d t h r o u g h t h e O c e a n of T e a r s a n d d o c k e d u p o n t h e s h o r e s of T u n a r i a , o r w h a t t h e h u m a n s n o w c a l l e d
A n t o n i c a . 1 r o d e q u i e t l y a n d soon o v e r c a m e t h e i l l n e s s o f t h e r o c k i n g b o a t . T h e w a t e r s t r e t c h e d on f o r e v e r , a n d a f t e r a w e e k
1 w a s b e g i n n i n g to w o r r y if a n o t h e r c o n t i n e n t e x i s t e d a t all.

r r e e p o r t p r o v e d u n b e a r a b l e , a t f i r s t . 1 w a s u n a c c u s t o m e d t o t h e p o v e r t y a n d t o t h e g r u f f w a y s of t h e h u m a n s . T h e c i t y r a r e l y
d i s c r i m i n a t e d a g a i n s t r a c e , w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n of a n o c c a s i o n a l troll or ogre t h a t boldly t e m p t e d f a t e . M y m o u t h p a r t e d i n
a s t o n i s h m e n t a s a T e i r T J a l clad in plate a r m o r w a l k e d t h r o u g h t h e g a t e s . T h e g u a r d s c h e c k e d h i m thoroughly a n d suspiciously
b u t let h i m p a s s . T h e c i t y c r o w d stepped o u t of h i s p a t h like p a r t i n g w a t e r s s u c h t h a t l s u d d e n l y stood a p a r t from t h e m i l l i n g
c r o w d , f a c i n g h i m . h e g l o w e r e d a t m e w i t h s t e e l eyes a n d p u s h e d p a s t m e i n t o t h e c i t y . 1 stood m o t i o n l e s s a s the c r o w d s w i r l e d
b a c k a r o u n d m e . T h e r e c a m e a n d w e n t one of T u n a r e ' s lost c h i l d r e n , t a i n t e d by t h e h a t r e d of h i s spiteful g o d . G l o r i o u s he w a s
— t h e m o s t w o n d e r f u l b e i n g by f a r t h a t 1 h a v e seen. 1 m u s t k n o w m o r e .
 Desert of R o : Before the t i m e o f the C o m b i n e Empire, this
barren desert was once a great elven forest. A c c o r d i n g to legend,
Solusek Ro developed a dislike toward the elves and their verdant
forests. H e shifted the Serpent's Spine M o u n t a i n s , t u r n i n g the
elves' land i n t o desert. Marnek the W i c k e d t h e n successfully led
a group of necromancers (loyal to Solusek R o ) called the B u r n i n g
Dead into battle against the elven druids. T h e surviving druids
were d r i v e n mad by the loss, and some continue to wander the
desert i n search of the drybone remnants o f the B u r n i n g Dead's
army.
A crazed erudite is rumored to roam the Desert o f Ro, preaching
the tenets of Cazic-Thule. Gypsies and nomads o f the area c l a i m
that he commands the forces o f lower planes t o d o the b i d d i n g of
his dark god.
Everfrost Peaks: T h e frozen tundra o f these peaks is home to
many wooly, hard-bred creatures. O v e r l o o k i n g the barbarian
community o f Halas, the Everfrost Peaks l o o m before the n o r t h -
ward traveler, offering timeless, vast perils that leave one awestruck
at the sheer magnitude o f nature.
T h e local soothsayers speak o f an o l d crone w h o was cast out o f
Halas i n the days long before the C o m b i n e Empire. A c h a m p i o n
of M i t h a n i e l M a r r pursued her, deeming her witchery a b l i g h t
upon the c h i l d r e n of Marr. A c c o r d i n g to the legend, the brave
patron of valor disappeared. Some speculate that the crone made
a pact w i t h an e n t i t y from the outer planes, such as Solusek Ro or
some fiend from the abysmal lower planes, and traded her soul for
power; the w i t c h t h e n placed a curse u p o n the lands below, w h i c h
marked the beginning o f the A g e of Blood. Others c l a i m that the
crone was n o t h i n g more then a d e m o n sent from I n n o r u u k to
drive off the followers o f the M a r r twins. W h e t h e r the story is
based i n fact or merely a m y t h used to strengthen the imagination
and a m b i t i o n o f young warriors, the Everfrost Peaks stand as one
o f Norrath's most treacherous and h u m b l i n g regions — burying
the egos and bodies o f those w h o underestimate the jagged
crevices and frigid conditions.
F e e r r o t t : Hostile lizard m e n called A l l i z e Taeew d w e l l w i t h i n
this jungle marsh and readily make travelers i n t o l u n c h or sacri-
fices to Cazic-Thule. T h e A l l i z e Taeew drove out their more
p r i m i t i v e cousins the A l l i z e V o l e w from the grounds of an ancient
temple complex that the Taeew n o w devote to Cazic-Thule.
Since their displacement, the A l l i z e V o l e w attacks o n ogre
villages near Oggok have increased as the lizard men attempt to
find habitable grounds for themselves. T h e V o l e w have also
begun to curry favor w i t h an e n t i t y they call Shisstakra, an evil
spirit o f fear and rot that they believe is a m i n i o n from their lord
Cazic-Thule, the Faceless O n e . Sent to m a i n t a i n the dark, unset-
t l i n g dread o f the jungle, Shisstakra's fearful presence (according
to the V o l e w ) is apparent w i t h every screech and wail that carries
through the musty trees of this t h i c k jungle.
A n Erudite Heretic w i t c h named Cyndreela also makes her
h o m e i n the Feerrott, h a v i n g traveled from Paineel long ago to
worship her god Cazic-Thule at his temple i n the Feerrott only to
be rebuked by the A l l i z e V o l e w w h e n they c o n t r o l l e d the temple.
A n s w e r i n g a dread vision from the Faceless O n e , Cyndreela made
her h o m e i n caves near the temple grounds and was shown how
to create a portal i n t o the Plane o f Fear itself. She now serves as
a gatekeeper, ushering i n the baleful things that sometimes
emerge from the portal to t o r m e n t N o r r a t h .
F r i g i d P l a i n : O n c e verdant fields yielding bountiful crops that
fed cities of giants i n the days o f the Rallosian Empire, these plains
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w e r e b l a s t e d b y t h e c u r s e o f t h e R a t h e . N o w , t h i s i c y e x p a n s e is
l o c a t e d t o t h e east o f H a l a s a n d t h e E v e r f r o s t P e a k s . F e w l i v i n g
t h i n g s endure t h e sub-arctic c l i m a t e o f t h e p l a i n s , t h o u g h legends
o f ice-encrusted skeletons o f l o n g dead giants still w o r k i n g t h e i r
f i e l d s scare t h e b o y s a n d g i r l s a r o u n d H a l a s ' h e a r t h s .
G r e e n b l o o d R i v e r : T h i s r i v e r has a n u n u s u a l l y h i g h p o p u l a -
t i o n o f algae a n d l i c h e n , w h i c h g i v e t h e w a t e r a strange g r e e n h u e .
Ogres, particularly the G r e e n b l o o d Knights, believe that the
blood o f M u r d u n k — the ogre w h o c o m m a n d e d the armies of the
R a l l o s i a n E m p i r e d u r i n g t h e i r w a r w i t h t h e gods — flows in the
r i v e r a n d is t h e a c t u a l cause o f t h e g r e e n c o l o r a t i o n . T h e y r e g a r d
t h e r i v e r a n d i t s w a t e r as s a c r e d .
The r i v e r b e g i n s at M u r d u n k ' s F a l l , a l a r g e n o i s y w a t e r f a l l
f l o w i n g f r o m L a k e R a t h e t e a r . R u m o r s suggest t h a t t h i s w a t e r f a l l
is t h e s p o t w h e r e t h e R a t h e h a d t h e i r r e v e n g e o n M u r d u n k . O n e
loosened p e b b l e was a l l t h a t i t t o o k t o cause t h e m i g h t y ogre h e r o
to p l u n g e 3 0 0 feet t o h i s d e a t h o n t h e r o c k y r i v e r b e d b e l o w .
G u l f o f G u n t h a k : T h i s b o d y o f w a t e r lies b e t w e e n A n t o n i c a
and B r o k e n S k u l l R o c k . T h e waters flourish w i t h a c t i v i t y , h o m e
t o f i s h , w h a l e s , a n d o t h e r f o r m s o f sea l i f e . S h i p s p a s s i n g t h r o u g h
t h e s e w a t e r s o f t e n g o m i s s i n g . A d r a g o n t h a t resides o n o n e o f t h e
i s l a n d s b e a r s n o t o l e r a n c e f o r t r e s p a s s i n g vessels t h a t d r i f t t o o
c l o s e l y t o i t s w e l l - g u a r d e d h o m e . T h e d r a g o n seeks l i t t l e i n t h e
way o f treasure; a few survivors o f t h i s creature's d e s t r u c t i o n c l a i m
t h a t t h e d r a g o n c a n n o t be bartered w i t h or b r i b e d , h a v i n g scant
care for m a t e r i a l w e a l t h .
Hatchland: Whether t h i s l a n d was e v e r used b y V e e s h a n ' s
b r o o d t o h a t c h t h e i r eggs is u n c e r t a i n . O n e u n l i k e l y t a l e suggests
t h a t at t h e h e i g h t o f t h e i r power, t h e giants o f t h e Rallosian
E m p i r e c a p t u r e d a h o a r d o f d r a g o n eggs a n d t o o k t h e m t o t h i s
r e m o t e l a n d t o h a t c h t h e m a n d raise t h e d r a g o n s as b e a s t s o f w a r
t o serve t h e armies o f Z e k . T h e f a l l o f t h e R a l l o s i a n E m p i r e m e a n t
t h e d o o m o f t h e g i a n t c a r e t a k e r s , b u t t h e eggs s t i l l h a t c h e d ,
d e l i v e r i n g scores o f y o u n g d r a g o n s i n t o t h e w i l d s w h e r e t h e y g r e w
to m a t u r i t y never k n o w i n g the outside w o r l d .
I n n o t h u l e S w a m p : In a d d i t i o n to the trolls, kobolds, frogloks,
a n d o t h e r indigenous creatures o f t h e s w a m p , I n n o t h u l e S w a m p
encompasses g r o u n d t h a t o n c e h e l d empires. For e x a m p l e , in t h e
c e n t e r o f t h e s w a m p rests a n a n c i e n t s t o n e w i t h t h r e e sides.
S t r a n g e runes a d o r n t h e t h r e e facets o f t h i s o b e l i s k , w r i t t e n i n a
language t h a t c o n f o u n d s scholars t o this day. D u r i n g times o f
celestial a l i g n m e n t s , t h e sigils a n d g l y p h s u p o n t h i s s t o n e b e g i n t o
g l o w w i t h a soft, a m b e r h u e , a n d A l ' K a b o r h i m s e l f has r e p o r t e d
p o w e r f u l t r a n s l o c a t i o n m a g i c e b b i n g f r o m t h e s t o n e at s u c h t i m e s .
T h e Erudite wizard, however, had "more i m p o r t a n t matters to
p u r s u e t h a n u n l o c k i n g s u c h a s i m p l e p u z z l e , " a n d so t h e o r i g i n s o f
t h e s t o n e a n d j u s t w h e r e its m a g i c m i g h t t a k e o n e w h o u n l o c k s its
mystery r e m a i n u n k n o w n .
J a g g e d p i n e F o r e s t : T h i s u n t a m e d f o r e s t is c o m p r i s e d o f t o w e r -
i n g p i n e s , b i r c h , a n d o a k trees. O n l y trace a m o u n t s o f s u n l i g h t
manage to trickle i n t h r o u g h the t h i c k foliage. A wall, comprised
o f f a l l e n t r e e s a n d m a g i c a l d r u i d i c w a r d s , s e r v e s as a b o u n d a r y
b e t w e e n t h e U n k e m p t W o o d s a n d t h e Jaggedpine Forest. I n t h e
t i m e o f A n t o n i u s Bayle I I I , t h i s b a r r i c a d e was c r e a t e d t o keep
s e t t l e r s f r o m w a n d e r i n g across t h e H a t c h l i n g R i v e r a n d i n t o t h e
dangerous lands o f t h e U n k e m p t W o o d s w h e r e the x e n o p h o b i c
druids there k i l l all interlopers. Regardless o f t h e t h r e a t f r o m t h e
U n k e m p t W o o d s , a small band o f h u m a n s and half-elves f r o m
Surefall G l a d e c o n t i n u e t o live i n the Jaggedpine Forest.
K i t h i c o r W o o d s : S i n c e these woods were blasted by I n n o r u u k
and began t h e i r daily cycle between Tunare's d a y l i g h t blessing
and Innoruuk's n i g h t l y blight, most c o m m u n i t i e s have left the
woods, unable to w i t h s t a n d the n i g h t l y attacks f r o m frightfully
powerful undead. In a d d i t i o n , small camps of Teir'Dal have
established themselves i n t h e forest's s o u t h e r n m o s t parts, perhaps
s e e k i n g t o c o m m a n d t h e u n d e a d t h a t arise e a c h n i g h t a n d f o r m a
n e w a r m y o f h a t e t o f i n i s h t h e assault o n H i g h p a s s .
Lake Neriuss: Named by t h e d a r k elves o f N e r i a k , Lake
N e r i u s s is k n o w n t o h u m a n s as t h e L a k e o f D e a t h . S o m e say t h a t
w i t h i n t h e lake's d a r k d e p t h s d w e l l h u n d r e d s o f u n d e a d k e d g e .
T h e m u r k y b l a c k waters o f L a k e Neriuss feed a n u n d e r g r o u n d r i v e r
t h a t f l o w s t h r o u g h N e r i a k as w e l l as t h e R i v e r o f B l o o d , w h i c h r u n s
t h r o u g h t h e N e k t u l o s Forest.
L a k e R a t h e t e a r : W h e n R a l l o s Zek a n d h i s a r m y assaulted t h e
Plane o f Earth a n d t o o k members o f the R a t h e by force back t o
N o r r a t h , t h e y b r o u g h t t h e E a r t h G o d s t o t h e a r e a n o w k n o w n as
t h e M o u n t a i n s o f R a t h e a n d b e g a n t o slay t h e R a t h e o n e b y o n e .
L a k e R a t h e t e a r is so n a m e d f o r t h e tears t h e R a t h e s h e d — n o t f o r
t h e loss o f t h e i r c o m r a d e s as t h e y w e r e s l a i n , b u t f o r t h e d a m a g e
s u c h k i l l i n g s i n f l i c t e d u p o n t h e w o r l d , w h i c h t r e m b l e d at e a c h
death.
A g r e a t a n d t e r r i b l e a n c i e n t beast is s a i d t o l u r k w i t h i n t h e
lake's m u r k y d e p t h s . M a n y scholars ( t h o u g h skeptical o f t h e
c r e a t u r e ' s e x i s t e n c e ) t h e o r i z e t h a t t h i s beast m i g h t e v e n b e o n e o f
t h e s l a i n R a t h e t h a t has arisen i n a n e w f o r m . T h e b a n d i t k i n g s
a n d gypsies w h o i n h a b i t t h e area are q u i c k t o c o n f i r m t h i s
creature's existence, t h o u g h m a n y speculate t h e unsavory i n h a b -
i t a n t s r e l y o n t h e r u m o r i n o r d e r t o k e e p t h e rest o f N o r r a t h o u t
o f t h e i r seedy o r o t h e r w i s e i l l e g a l a f f a i r s .
L a v a s t o r m M o u n t a i n s : T h e great d r a g o n N a g a f e n makes his
h o m e i n caverns below the Lavastorm M o u n t a i n s . T h e ancient
r e d d r a g o n has assembled armies o f fire giants, kobolds, fire
g o b l i n s , a n d o t h e r creatures t h a t serve h i m . T h e dark elves o f
N e r i a k k e e p a w a t c h f u l eye o n t h e m o v e m e n t s o f s u c h forces, b u t
t h u s far n o c o n f l i c t s h a v e b r o k e n o u t .
T h e L a v a s t o r m M o u n t a i n s also h o l d a r e m o t e t e m p l e t o Solusek
R o t h a t rests a t o p t h e e d g e o f a g i a n t c r a t e r , o v e r l o o k i n g a sea o f
l a v a c a l l e d S o l u s e k ' s Eye. T h e p r i e s t s a n d a r c a n e r e s e a r c h e r s w h o
i n h a b i t t h e t e m p l e receive travelers w i t h reasonable h o s p i t a l i t y
and w i l l sometimes barter t h e i r magical lore and items i n ex-
c h a n g e f o r services.
F i n a l l y , t h e d a r k e l f mage N a j e n a has t a k e n u p residence i n a n
abandoned temple near the mountains, h i r i n g a contingent o f
o g r e s t o g u a r d t h e p l a c e w h i l e she e x p l o r e s t h e secrets h i d d e n i n
t h e a n c i e n t t e m p l e , said by s o m e t o be o f Shissar o r i g i n . A h o s t o f
Teir'Dal magicians have pledged their allegiance to Najena,
h e l p i n g h e r e x p l o r e m a g i c l o r e f o u n d i n t h e t e m p l e a n d a l s o use
t h e t e m p l e as a base f r o m w h i c h t h e y c o n d u c t r e s e a r c h i n t o f i r e
elemental magic using Lavastorm's volcanic pits.
N e s t : T h i s f r i g i d area i n c l u d e s N e s t L a k e , t h e source o f t h e
S e r p e n t R i v e r , w h i c h crosses A n t o n i c a . N e s t L a k e is a v e r y d e e p ,
v e r y c o l d lake. B a r b a r i a n s , ores, a n d g o b l i n s a l l f i s h its shores t o
h a r v e s t t h e l a k e ' s a b u n d a n t a q u a t i c l i f e . L e g e n d s say t h a t a g i a n t
aquatic serpent lives i n its depths a n d devours those w h o dare
v e n t u r e t o o f a r f r o m s h o r e . T h i s s e r p e n t is i n t a c t t h e a n c i e n t w a t e r
d r a g o n S ' l i b t i , w h o rests i n p e a c e f u l c o n t e m p l a t i o n i n t h e lake's
d e p t h s unless roused b y i n t r u d e r s i n t o its w a t e r y lair.
O v e r l o o k i n g N e s t L a k e are t h e N e s t M o u n t a i n s . G i a n t eagles
soar a r o u n d t h e s e p e a k s , c o n t e n t t o i g n o r e t h e w o r l d b e l o w ; t h e y
are n e i t h e r f r i e n d n o r foe t o t h o s e t h a t c o m e w i t h o u t t h r e a t . A
w e l l k n o w n H a l a s f a b l e speaks o f B r y n n Fellslash, a b a r b a r i a n
b e a s t l o r d m a i d e n w h o s c a l e d t h e p e a k s a n d b e f r i e n d e d t h e eagles.
U p o n r e t u r n i n g f r o m her adventure, B r y n n spoke o f an ancient
k e e p a t o p o n e o f t h e jagged peaks guarded by black plumed
b i r d m e n . T h e eagles b a d e h e r go n o f u r t h e r i n t o t h e c o n s t r u c t ,
s t a t i n g t h a t a n y w h o passed t h r o u g h t h e d o o r w o u l d be l o s t to t h e
dark magic w i t h i n .
M a n y y o u n g b a r b a r i a n s , w i s h i n g t o u n c o v e r B r y n n ' s lost for-
tress, h a v e a t t e m p t e d t o f o l l o w i n h e r f o o t s t e p s . . . a n d a l l h a v e
f a i l e d . O w i n g t o t h e relentless e l e m e n t a l p e r i l o r the steep i n c l i n e s
a n d d e a d l y crevasses, f a i l u r e ( m o r e o f t e n t h a n n o t ) c o m e s w i t h a
terrible price, and t h e brash youths f r o m Halas disappear in efforts
t o create t h e i r o w n version o f Brynn's heroic m y t h .
N o r t h l a n d s : W i t h i n t h e s e m a s s i v e m o u n t a i n passes l i e t h e
r u i n s o f a n a n c i e n t g i a n t c i t y frozen by t h e w r a t h o f angry gods t o
p u n i s h the creations o f Rallos Zek for their part i n the invasion o f
t h e Plane o f E a r t h . T h e i n h a b i t a n t s o f t h e c i t y were frozen w i t h i n
as w e l l , a n d t o t h i s d a y i t s g r i z z l y s p e c t r e s a n d a p p a r i t i o n s g u a r d t h e
a n c i e n t c i t y streets e v e n i n its f r o z e n d e a t h .
A great b a r b a r i a n W a r l o r d , M o r i k K h a n , has m a d e a t t e m p t s t o
lead a b a n d o f m e n i n his quest t o f i n d this c i t y . A d e v o u t f o l l o w e r
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of Rallos Zek, M o r i k seeks to restore the city to its former glory and M a n y scholars believe the oasis is also the original site of
herald the eminent return of the W a r l o r d from his planar Takish-Hiz, once the glorious capital city o f the elven
imprisonment. M o r i k , a tyrannical and iron-fisted empire o n T u n a r i a . T h e city is presumed to lie buried
leader, encourages the pillaging of any and all under the sands, but some travelers to the oasis report
villages that stand between h i m and the lost city. seeing a p h a n t o m image of a resplendent city near
He also makes attempts to recruit the young the oasis waters. Such sightings might be attrib-
and able from the villages he plunders — uted to heat stroke and desert mirage were they
promising young warriors an easy rise t o A n o t seen at night. W h e t h e r buried or a
fortune. p h a n t o m , this city eludes those w h o seek
Oasis of M a r r : T h e Gypsies w h o its treasures; sections o f ancient buildings
dwell here say that Erollisi M a r r pleaded may show themselves from time to time,
to her father Tarew M a r r to take pity \ but all is soon lost to the w h i m o f Ro's
on some humans w h o were lost i n \ unpredictable sandstorms.
the Desert o f Ro and to create this O c e a n o f T e a r s : T h i s vast stretch
lake. M u c h to the displeasure of of w a t e r b e t w e e n Faydwer a n d
Solusek and Fennin Ro, w h e n - A n t o n i c a remains largely uncharted
ever the lake succumbs to the save for a few merchant ship routes.
heat of the surrounding desert, | The waters host an abundance of
Tarew causes the waters o f the sea life — sharks, whales, and
Lifire River to surge, thus re- other fish; yet the real dangers
plenishing the lake. come from pirates and the tribes
Like the rest of the Desert of of seafury cyclops w h o plunder
Ro, the Oasis of M a r r is l i t - passing ships.
tered w i t h the remains o f L i t t l e surprise, t h e n , that
ancient elven and C o m b i n e adventurers looking for trans-
empires. C r o c o d i l e s , ores, p o r t a t i o n across the Ocean of
sand giants, and a handful o f Tears w i l l be recruited by mer-
undead ( i n c l u d i n g m u m - chant ships in exchange for
mies, ghouls, and spectres) passage. Vessels t r a v e l i n g
roam this wasteland. T r a v - through this ocean seem to
elers crossing the desert fare better w h e n they take on
must stop at the oasis, as it ,1 lew sword-wielding passen-
is the only source of water gers capable of defending the
for several days in all direc- ship and its wares. Some mer-
tions. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , the chant coalitions w i l l even
dangers s u r r o u n d i n g t h e hire shiploads of mercenar-
oasis have claimed as many ies to launch counterattacks
lives as i t has nourished. on the pirates (counterat-
tacks o n the cyclops seem
Gypsies have staked their
not to interest many merce-
claim near the oasis, barter-
naries). Merchants w i l l also
ing w i t h travelers and
hire explorers to chart new
offering up goods for t w o or
routes across the ocean or
three times the normal price.
simply to launch expeditions
Some say the gypsies wield
to discover new lands that
strong protective magics that
might hear sellable goods or be
keep t h e m safe from the
home to races amenable to
wandering monstrosities;
commerce.
others suggest they have
struck a bargain w i t h Cazel, Plains of Karana: T h e Plains
the leader of the sand giants. of Karana stretch out further
W h i l e many understand a t h a n most N o r r a t h i a n s have
gypsy's tale is fable at best, o t h - dared to travel. W h i l e K i n g
ers stop to listen to the stories A n t o n i u s Bayle claims to rule the
told by these hard and scaveng- plains from Q e y n o s , i n t r u t h
ing folk. T h e y speak o f Vaeria \ Qeynos' reach extends only as far
Lare, an ancient elven enchant- east as its fortifications, if even that
ress w h o once served the royal far. T h e w a t c h t o w e r s and forts
court of T h e x during the glory that Qeynos has constructed on the plains
wasTakish-Hiz. I n life, Vaeria Lare offer safe haven to surrounding farm-
was reportedly blessed w i t h an u n - ers i n case of attack by gnolls, bandits,
e a r t h l y beauty t h a t became h e r or giants, but sometimes the enemy
undoing. T h e gypsies c l a i m that some- forces are sufficient to o v e r w h e l m these
where in the Oasis of M a r r lies the entry small fortifications.
to her t o m b , w h i c h , according to legend, In the southern portions o f the Plains o f
is a lair full of dangerous traps and illusions. Karana, a fallen k n i g h t w i t h the adopted
The gypsies are eager to offer up supposed name of Lord G r i m r o t has taken up residence
maps to this lost t o m b , though any w h o have and begun surrounding himself w i t h minions of
pursued the m y t h became lost to the desert the undead. Followers of the Plaguebringer preach
forever. that Lord G r i m r o t is preparing an undead legion to
march upon the city of Qeynos.
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h o b g o b l i n tribes. T h e s q u a b b l i n g tribes were o n c e u n i t e d u n d e r selves t h a t o l d K e d g e t e x t s r e c o v e r e d f r o m t h e O c e a n o f T e a r s
the legendary h o b g o b l i n Q u e e n Rujark u n t i l , according t o troll i n d i c a t e t h a t W i n t e r ' s D e e p m u s t be t h e body o f w a t e r t h a t o n c e
legend, the t r o l l warlord Ykesha ravaged the R u j a r k i a n h o b g o b - h e l d a m a g n i f i c e n t K e d g e c i t y b e l o w its surface.
lins, slew t h e i r Q u e e n , stole t h e i r magics, and shattered t h e u n i t e d
t r i b e i n t o w a r r i n g f a c t i o n s . N o w , t h e h i l l s are t r e a c h e r o u s t o a l l Fayt>u>€r
t r a v e l e r s as h o b g o b l i n s a n d o r e t r i b e s b a t t l e f o r c o n t r o l o f t h e l a n d .
F a y d w e r is t h e s e c o n d m o s t p o p u l a t e d c o n t i n e n t i n N o r r a t h .
S e r p e n t ' s S p i n e : A c c o r d i n g t o l e g e n d , t h e S e r p e n t ' s S p i n e is
L i k e A n t o n i c a , F a y d w e r is h o m e t o m a n y a n c i e n t r u i n s , t o m b s ,
t h e m o u n t a i n range t h a t Solusek R o raised i n o r d e r t o b r i n g the
s t r o n g h o l d s , a n d c r y p t s . W i t h f o r e s t s s t r e t c h i n g as f a r as t h e eye
b e a t i n g s u n d o w n u p o n T u n a r i a ( t h e l a n d n o w k n o w n as t h e
c a n see, F a y d w e r h o u s e s t h e h o m e c i t i e s f o r m a n y o f N o r r a t h ' s
Desert o f R o ) . T h e m o u n t a i n s t h e m s e l v e s are dangers, a n d t h e
g o o d - a l i g n e d races, i n c l u d i n g w o o d elves a n d h i g h elves, t h o u g h
r u g g e d c r e a t u r e s t h a t i n h a b i t t h e m a r e n o less so. O r e s , c y c l o p s ,
the dwarves and gnomes prefer the mineral-rich tunnels of the
aviaks, a n d o t h e r creatures m a k e h o m e s i n t h e m o u n t a i n s ; m o r e
Butcherblock and Steamfont Mountains.
d a n g e r o u s s t i l l are p o w e r f u l e a r t h e l e m e n t a l s t h a t f r e q u e n t t h e
deeper gorges o f t h e Serpent's S p i n e . S c h o l a r s b e l i e v e t h a t w h e n A l t h o u g h t h i s c o n t i n e n t is g e n e r a l l y i n h a b i t e d b y c r e a t u r e s o f
S o l u s e k R o raised t h e m o u n t a i n s , h e m i g h t h a v e also d a m a g e d t h e t h e l i g h t , i t is n o t w i t h o u t i t s d a n g e r s . O r e s i n C r u s h b o n c t h r e a t e n
deep layer o f L i v i n g S t o n e t h a t Brell Serilis erected t o stop t h e t h e tree c i t y o f K e l e t h i n , a n d t h e curse o f d a r k e r p o w e r s l u r k s i n
creatures f r o m t h e Plane o f U n d e r f o o t f r o m e n t e r i n g N o r r a t h . t h e c o r n e r s : M i s t m o o r e a n d t h e h a u n t e d E s t a t e o f U n r e s t s t a n d as
S c h o l a r s t h e o r i z e t h a t a n y i n s t a b i l i t y i n t h e b a r r i e r caused by t h e a r e m i n d e r t h a t e v i l is e v e r p r e s e n t e v e n o n a c o n t i n e n t as l u s h a n d
m o v e m e n t o f t h e m o u n t a i n s m i g h t f u r t h e r cause weakness i n t h e b e a u t i f u l as F a y d w e r .
L i v i n g S t o n e beneath the m o u n t a i n s , a l l o w i n g creatures o f U n -
d e r f o o t passage i n t o N o r r a t h , n o t u n l i k e t h e H o l e o n O d u s . Cities OF Fayoioer
Ak'Anon: The c i t y o f A k ' A n o n is t h e h o m e o f N o r r a t h ' s
U n k e m p t W o o d : T h e U n k e m p t W o o d is h o m e t o f a n a t i c a l
g n o m e s . W e l l k n o w n f o r t h e i r arts i n t i n k e r i n g , these d e f t beings
rangers a n d d r u i d s w h o w o r s h i p T u n a r e b u t also pay h o m a g e t o
have d e l v e d m o r e i n t o science t h a n spirituality. T h o u g h worship
s p i r i t d e i t i e s . T h e i r f a n a t i c i s m t o l e a v e t h e i r w o o d s p u r e leads
is n o t d i s c o u r a g e d (as a n a b b e y d e d i c a t e d t o B r e l l S e r i l i s and
t h e m i n t o c o n f l i c t w i t h anyone w h o c a n n o t m a i n t a i n such purity,
F i z z l e t h o r p e B r i s t l e b a n e lies w i t h i n A k ' A n o n ) , g n o m e s are m o r e
w h i c h , u n f o r t u n a t e l y , i n c l u d e s t h e rest o f t h e w o r l d .
apt t o pursue t h e miracles o f strange t e c h n o l o g y and arcane
W i n t e r ' s D e e p : Glaciers f r o m the Frigid Plain make the runoff
knowledge over religious experience.
t h a t creates t h i s lake. T h e w a t e r is i c y c o l d , c l e a r , a n d c r i s p .
B e c a u s e o f i t s i n a c c e s s i b i l i t y , f e w h a v e l a i d eyes u p o n t h i s m a r v e l -

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Gnome tinkerers spend hours creating n e w mechanical d e -
vises. O n o c c a s i o n , g n o m e i n v e n t o r s w i l l h i r e t h o s e a d e p t w i t h
b o t h b l a d e a n d s p e l l t o assist i n s o m e d a n g e r o u s task t h a t w o u l d
involve the guarding o f an " e x p e r i m e n t " or the tracking d o w n o f
a creation gone awry.
A c c o r d i n g t o legend, a d r a g o n o n c e d w e l l e d w i t h i n t h e caves
o f S t e a m f o n t . A f t e r t h e c r e a t u r e was r e m o v e d b y e l v e n h e r o e s , t h e
gnomes inherited the tunnels and caverns that n o w h o l d the city
o f A k ' A n o n . D e e p w i t h i n these caves, i n m i n e s l o n g a b a n d o n e d ,
dwells a g r o u p t h a t calls itself t h e D a r k R e f l e c t i o n . D e d i c a t e d t o
B e r t o x x u l o u s , t h i s c o m m u n i t y seeks t o o v e r t h r o w t h e c u r r e n t
r u l i n g c o u r t so t h a t i t m a y f u r t h e r t h e w i l l o f t h e P l a g u e b r i n g e r .
T h e D a r k R e f l e c t i o n m a y h a v e a t o u g h t i m e at o v e r t h r o w i n g
K i n g A k ' A n o n , h o w e v e r . T h e b e l o v e d g n o m e k i n g has r u l e d f o r
s e v e n s t r a i g h t c e n t u r i e s , t h e f i r s t t w o as a f l e s h a n d b l o o d g n o m e
a n d t h e last f i v e as a m a r v e l o u s c o n s t r u c t c r e a t e d t o h o u s e K i n g
A k ' A n o n ' s m i n d a n d spirit.
F e l w i t h e : H o m e t o t h e K o a d a ' D a l , F e l w i t h e sits o n t h e n o r t h -
e a s t e r n s h o r e l i n e , o v e r l o o k i n g t h e f o r e s t s k n o w n as t h e G r e a t e r
Faydark. T h i s m a g n i f i c e n t c i t y stands i n stark contrast t o t h e
bustling, grimy metropolis o f A n t o n i c a ' s Freeport. W h e r e Freeport
is s o m e w h a t t o l e r a n t o f d a r k e r a l i g n e d r a c e s , b e g g a r s , a n d r i f f r a f f ,
F e l w i t h e exists u p o n t h e edge o f n a t u r a l bliss. C r i s p , clear streams
and pools f l o w t h r o u g h this near-utopian c i t y . L i k e E r u d i n , study
o f t h e a r c a n e is e n c o u r a g e d e a r l y o n ; h o w e v e r , t h e C h a p e l o f
T u n a r e attracts m a n y F e l w i t h i a n youths w h o dedicate t h e i r lives
to the M o t h e r o f A l l .
V i s i t o r s a r e r e g a r d e d d u b i o u s l y a n d t h o s e o f t h e e v i l races k n o w
better t h a n t o tread t o o closely toward t h e marble pillars o f
F e l w i t h e ' s e n t r a n c e . W i t h i n t h e p a l a c e , h o w e v e r , a l l is n o t as
s e r e n e as s o m e m a y t h i n k . R u m o r s i m p l y t h a t a k n i g h t n a m e d
J o r e n N o b l e h e a r t has b e e n h i r e d by K i n g T e a r i s T h e x t o r e c o v e r
the missing elven c h a m p i o n Fironia V i e a n d has dispatched
adventurers i n t o t h ewilds o f K u n a r k t o retrieve her.
K a l a d i m : T h e a n c i e n t d w a r v e n c i t y o f K a l a d i m was b u i l t i n t o
t h e side o f t h e B u t c h c r b l o c k M o u n t a i n s . M i n e s t w i s t a n d t u r n
b e n e a t h t h e m o u n t a i n , p r o d u c i n g gems, ore, a n d o t h e r precious
metals.
L o n g a g o , say t h e s t o r i e s , t h e a n c i e n t s m i t h s w e r e r e c r u i t e d b y
Brell Serilis t o create a castle f o r t h e D u k e o f Below. T h e dwarves
were supposedly so s k i l l e d t h a t t h e g o d m a d e t h e m head s m i t h s
over his o w n elemental m i n i o n s . A n g e r e d by the betrayal o f their
m a s t e r , B r e l P s m i n i o n s c a l l e d u p o n a d a r k e r p o w e r ( s o m e say t h e y
curried favor w i t h Cazic-Thule, w h i l e others c l a i m i t was t h e
Plaguebringer). T h e m i n i o n s m a n a g e d t o t r a p t h e souls o f t h e
d w a r v e n s m i t h s i n s i d e t h e i r o w n h a m m e r s as p u n i s h m e n t f o r
r e p l a c i n g t h e m i n t h e eyes o f t h e i r l o r d a n d f a t h e r . T h e s e a n c i e n t
h a m m e r s h a v e since b e e n lost. R e c e n t l y , h o w e v e r , a r u m o r has
surfaced that a dwarven smith named Kinlo S t r o n g a r m has
r e c o v e r e d o n e o f t h e lost h a m m e r s a n d searches f o r a w a y t o
release t h e t r a p p e d s o u l w i t h i n .
K e l e t h i n : T h i s t r e e c i t y is t h e h o m e o f m a n y w o o d e l v e s a n d
h a l f e l v e s o n F a y d w e r . B u i l t h i g h w i t h i n t h e trees o f G r e a t e r
F a y d a r k , K e l e t h i n a f f o r d s F i e r ' D a l a r c h e r s a n e x c e l l e n t vantage-
p o i n t w h e n t h e ore armies o f C r u s h b o n e attack.
L a t e l y , c h i l d r e n o f t h e s u r r o u n d i n g area h a v e g o n e m i s s i n g .
M a n y a r e c o n t e n t t o b l a m e ores f o r t h e d i s a p p e a r a n c e s , b u t s o m e
r a n g e r s a n d d r u i d s h a v e f o u n d e v i d e n c e t h a t suggest fey c r e a t u r e s
may be responsible. Reports o f t w i s t e d , w i c k e d - l o o k i n g fiends
h a v e surfaced, a n d fey allies o f t h e F i e r ' D a l m e n t i o n a c o r r u p t e d
fey l o r d w h o n o w lures t h e c h i l d r e n o f K e l e t h i n away f r o m t h e i r
homes a n d i n t o his cook-pot.
Wilos OF Fay btoer
B u t c h e r b l o c k M o u n t a i n s : Dwarves f i g h t never-ending battles
against t h e g o b l i n s , ores, a n d ogres t h a t i n f e s t t h e m o u n t a i n s . X e v
B r i s t l e b a n e is c r e d i t e d w i t h c r e a t i n g s o m e m o n u m e n t a l v e r s i o n s
o f c o m m o n games o f c h a n c e a n d s k i l l , w h i c h h e placed t h r o u g h -
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out the B u t c h e r h l o c k M o u n t a i n s for the amusement o f his fellow
deities. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , games m e a n t f o r a god's a m u s e m e n t c a n
sometimes prove dangerous for mere mortals, especially those
g a m e s t h a t b e c a m e t h e o b j e c t o f a g o d ' s i r e — s u c h as a m a s s i v e
chessboard that t h e Plaguebringer cursed (supposedly after losing
a m a t c h a n d a wager t o Fizzlethorpe B r i s t l e b a n e ) .
Dagnor's C a u l d r o n : This rough land south of the Butcherhlock
m o u n t a i n s is c o m p r i s e d o f s t e e p , j a g g e d r o c k s u r r o u n d i n g a g r e a t
w a t e r - w i l l e d c r a t e r . D e e p i n t h e w a t e r s o f t h e c r a t e r lies K e d g e
Keep, a city created by t h e god Prexus himself, w h i l e t h e shore-
lines a n d s h a l l o w waters o f t h e c r a t e r are p o p u l a t e d by tribes o f
aqua-goblins.
A c c o r d i n g t o t h e dwarves, a p o w e r f u l m o n s t e r t h a t lives i n the
d e p t h s o f t h e C a u l d r o n was r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e d e a t h o f D a g n o r
B u t c h e r h l o c k , t h e f i r s t K i n g o f K a l a d i m , w h o s e i m a g e is c a r v e d
u p o n t h e m o u n t a i n i n t o w h i c h K a l a d i m was b u i l t . T h e t r u t h o f
t h e m a t t e r is t h a t P h i n i g e l A u t r o p o s , t h e last o f t h e k e d g e , l i v e s
in the depths o f the C a u l d r o n and for centuries guarded the
B u t c h e r h l o c k H a m m e r a n i o n s h i s possessions u n t i l i t was r e c o v -
ered by a d v e n t u r e r s i n r e c e n t t i m e s .
T h r e e w i t c h e s have p u r p o r t e d l y m o v e d i n t o t h e area, e x e r t i n g
t h e i i c o m m a n d over creatures great a n d small. W h e t h e r or n o t
t h e y h o l d ties t o t h e h a u n t e d estate n e a r b y o r i f t h e y h a v e c o m e
on their o w n accord, seeking to claim power over the goblins and
t r a v e l e r s a l i k e , is u n k n o w n . T h e s e w i t c h e s a r e b l a m e d f o r t h e
r e c e n t surge o f u n n a t u r a l s t o r m s r a g i n g t h r o u g h t h e a r e a . T h e
t h r e e sisters w e r e o n c e d e v o u t t o t h e f a i t h o f E r o l l i s i M a r r . S w a y e d
by t h e d o c t r i n e s o f C a z i c T h u l e , t h e y b e g a n t o p r e a c h t h e t e n e t s
o f fear i n e x c h a n g e for p o w e r t o f u l f i l l t h e i r desire f o r d o m i n a n c e .
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C l a n C r u s h b o n e e x i l e d h i m i n fear. H e r e m a i n s i n e x i l e t o t h i s
day, s h u n n i n g the outside w o r l d and wandering the hills. Those
w h o c o m e i n t o c o n t a c t w i t h Kazrik have overhead h i m m u r m u r -
i n g a b o u t his lost eye a n d t h e gift o f k n o w l e d g e b e i n g a p a i n f u l
curse.
E l i z e r a i n L a k e : L o n g a g o , t h i s n a t u r a l p o o l o f w a t e r was i m b u e d
by t h e p o w e r o f N a r r i a E l i z e r a i n , a n e l f q u e e n f a m o u s f o r h e r
d i v i n a t o r y a b i l i t y . S o t h a t h e r p e o p l e w o u l d n o t lose t h e g i f t o f h e r
d i v i n a t i o n s , E l i z e r a i n b a d e t h a t she b e b u r i e d i n a m a g i c a l t o m b
b e n e a t h t h e waters o f t h e lake, such t h a t t h e lake itself w o u l d
become a d i v i n a t o r y aid. Since t h e t i m e o f Elizerain's e n t o m b -
m e n t b e n e a t h i t s s u r f a c e , t h e l a k e has i n d e e d p r o v i d e d s u c h a i d t o
t h o s e w h o l e a r n h o w t o use i t . W h e n t h e m o o n s a n d stars a r e i n
t h e i r p r o p e r a l i g n m e n t , o n e c a n t a p i n t o t h e lake's p o w e r t o scry
c o r n e r s o f t h e w o r l d r a r e l y s e e n b y t h e m o r t a l e y e o r e v e n t o see
prophetic visions o f the future.
H o w e v e r , e l v e n o r a c l e s p r o f e s s t h e l a k e is g r a d u a l l y l o s i n g i t s
d i v i n a t o r y m a g i c a n d w o n d e r i f s o m e t h i n g has d i s t u r b e d t h e t o m b
of the ancient elf queen.
Fortress M e c h a n o t u s : H o m e to the mad gnome Meldrath the
M a l i g n a n t , F o r t r e s s M e c h a n o t u s is a c i t a d e l w o r k s h o p o f g e a r s ,
s p r o c k e t s , geysers, a n d s t e a m d r i v e n m a c h i n e s l o c a t e d i n t h e
Steamfont Mountains. Meldrath once founded and commanded
t h e D a r k R e f l e c t i o n b u t has s i n c e m o v e d t o h i s Fortress M e c h a n o t u s
d e e p e r i n t h e S t e a m f o n t s . F r o m h i s f o r t r e s s , M e l d r a t h sends h i s
mechanized creations t o m e t e o u t his vengeance o n his o w n
p e o p l e , w h o m a n y years b e f o r e r e j e c t e d a n d e x i l e d h i m . M e l d r a t h
also c o m m a n d s a h o r d e o f m i n o t a u r s t h a t c a p t u r e t r a v e l e r s a n d
put t h e m t o w o r k i n mines t o produce the raw materials for

Dragonscale H i l l s : T h e southernmost tip o f the Steamfont Meldrath's constructions.

M o u n t a i n s is k n o w n as t h e D r a g o n s c a l e h i l l s . D r a k e s f r o m t h e
m o u n t a i n s o c c a s i o n a l l y c o m e t o t h i s area i n o r d e r t o shed t h e i r
s k i n a n d h a t c h t h e i r y o u n g . T h e s e h i l l s are t h e h o m e o f K a z r i k
One-Eye, a r a v i n g ore said t o c o m m a n d strange powers. He
supposedly m a d e a pact w i t h Vazaelle t h e M a d a n d e x c h a n g e d o n e
o f h i s eyes f o r s i g h t i n t o t h e w o r l d b e y o n d . T h e v i s i o n s a n d
p r o p h e c i e s t h a t K a z r i k w i t n e s s e d w e r e so t e r r i b l e t h a t t h e o r e s o f
G r e a t e r F a y d a r k : G r e a t e r F a y d a r k is a l i v e w i t h l i f e , f r o m t h e
ores o f C r u s h b o n e t r o m p i n g t h r o u g h t h e forests t o t h e w o o d e l f
r a n g e r s a n d d r u i d s t h a t r o a m t h e a r e a . G r e a t e r F a y d a r k is also
h o m e to fairies, bixies, a n d o t h e r fey creatures.
A g i a n t h a w k w i t h g o l d e n w i n g s n a m e d S h a e Faera r o a m s t h e
s k i e s a b o v e . S o m e p e o p l e m u s e t h a t t h i s g l o r i o u s b i r d was s e n t b y
T u n a r e t o w a t c h o v e r h e r c h i l d r e n a n d is r e g a r d e d b y a l l as a s i g n

In Memory OF Faybtoer
I f o l l o w e d t h e T c i r D a l t h r o u g h F r e e p o r t on a r e g u l a r b a s i s , c o n c e a l i n g m y s e l f W i t h d i f f e r e n t f o r m s of m a g i c t a u g h t t o m e
b y t h e I l l u s i o n i s t s i n F e l w i t h e . 6 | v e r y d a y a s t h e noon b e l l s r a n g , t h i s m a l e d a r k l i n g p a s s e d t h r o u g h t h e g a t e s . S o m e d a y s ,
t h e g u a r d s took s p e c i a l c a r e t o q u e s t i o n h i m , a n d o t h e r d a y s t h e y a l l o w e d h i m t h r o u g h w i t h a b o r e d w a v e of t h e h a n d .
Liumans have such extraordinary inconsistency. A n y w a y , I digress.

1 f o l l o w e d h i m for d a y s t h a t t u r n e d t o w e e k s w h e n he l e f t t h e c i t y , u n t i l 1 f o u n d m y s e l f a t t h e e d g e of t h e N c k t u l o s f o r e s t .
D a r k n e s s l o o m e d w i t h i n t h e folds of t h e s e w o o d s , a n d a s I s t o o d i n c o n t e m p l a t i o n , 1 f e l t a r a r e e m o t i o n for o n e a s y o u n g a n d
a s f o o l h a r d y a s m e . 1 f e l t f e a r . T h e d a r k l i n g c o n t i n u e d on h i s w a y . D e t e r m i n e d t o f e e d m y d a n g e r o u s c u r i o s i t y , I t r o d a f t e r
h i m , p u s h i n g p a s t the g n a r l e d l i m b s a n d n u m b i n g m y m i n d to the h o r r o r I entered.
M y t h o u g h t s w e r e c o n s u m e d w i t h t h e i d e a t h a t n o t o n l y h a d I n n o r u u k t w i s t e d t h e c h i l d r e n of l i g h t i n t o h i s o w n i m a g e ,
b u t t h a t h i s s p a w n h a d , in t u r n , d o n e so t o t h e v e r y f o r e s t s u r r o u n d i n g t h e i r c i t y , h a d I c o n t i n u e d t o d w e l l o n t h e s e t h o u g h t s ,
I m i g h t h a v e b e e n o v e r c o m e w i t h a n u n s p e a k a b l e f e a r , b u t i n s t e a d 1 f i l l e d m y m i n d w i t h i m a g e s a n d m e m o r i e s of h o m e :
the clear, pristine s t r e a m s and the tall, s t r a i g h t trees thick w i t h greenery.

1 f o r c e d t h e v i s i o n s i n t o m y m i n d : t h e g o l d e n s u n r e f l e c t i n g off f c l w i t h c ' s m a r b l e h a l l s a n d s t u r d y p i l l a r s ; t h e s o u n d of
r a i n d r o p s f a l l i n g t h r o u g h t h e t r e e c i t y of K e l e t h i n : t h e t a s t e of ( c y - b r c w e d w i n e a t a m o o n l i g h t d a n c e . I t h o u g h t of K a l a d i m
a n d of t h e s m e l l of i r o n a n d m e r c u r y t h a t h u n g i n t h e a i r a n d on y o u r t o n g u e a s you e n t e r e d t h e u n d e r g r o u n d f o r t r e s s . 1 s m i l e d
a s I r e c a l l e d t h e m i r a c l e t h a t w a s A k ' A n o n a n d t h e h a m m e r i n g of a h u n d r e d m a l l e t s b e a t i n g t i n a s t h e g n o m e s t i n k e r e d
w i t h d i s t u r b i n g i n v e n t i o n s in t h e i r w o r k s h o p s . A s a c h i l d , m y p a r e n t s h a d t a k e n m c to A k ' A n o n . I r e m e m b e r e d the zoo.
T had never seen a tiger until A k ' A n o n .

I kept m y w i t s about m e a s 1 traveled through the N c k t u l o s forest. M y m a g i c kept m c unseen and still there w as the
f e a r of s o m e o n e or s o m e t h i n g d i s c o v e r i n g m y p r e s e n c e . T h e d a r k elf l e d m c t o a l a r g e o p e n i n g i n t h e s i d e of t h e m o u n t a i n .
G u a r d s s t o o d o n e a c h s i d e a n d n o d d e d a t t h e T e i r D a l m a l e a s he s t r o l l e d t h r o u g h . 1 p a u s e d . B e y o n d t h i s p o i n t w a s t h e r e a l m
of a l l I h a d g r o w n t o l o a t h e i n m y y o u t h : h a t r e d , d a r k n e s s , e v i l . 1 t h o u g h t of m y p a r e n t s . T r u l y t h e i r h e a r t s w o u l d b r e a k
a t t h e n o t i o n of t h e i r o n l y d a u g h t e r s t a n d i n g before t h e e n t r a n c e t o N e r i a k . W i t h m y b r o t h e r m i s s i n g , c o u l d t h e y s u r v i v e
t h e l o s s of a n o t h e r c h i l d v 1 could sec m y m o t h e r ' s face n o w : t e a r - s t r e a k e d a n d s c r e w e d up in a n g u i s h . M y o w n f e a t u r e s
t w i s t e d i n t o a s c o w l . T h e d a n g e r s before m e w e r e o b v i o u s , b u t t h e r e w a r d s ' ? U n i m a g i n a b l e . S q u e e z i n g m y e y e s s h u t ,
m u s t e r e d up t h e c o u r a g e t o c o n r i n u c a n d w a l k e d c a r e f u l l y a n d q u i e t l y i n t o t h e b o w e l s of N e r i a k .
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of good fortune. Poachers and ores often pursue the h a w k for its
golden wings, but thus far such hunters have disappeared i n search
of Shae Faera's well hidden nest.
H i l l s of Shade: T h i s area t o the n o r t h of Lesser Faydark proves
a challenge for even the most c u n n i n g of rangers and druids. T h e
shifting shadows of these hills cause the landscape to change
drastically i n appearance. Even those w i t h a keen sense of direc-
t i o n find themselves lost i n the H i l l s o f Shade from time to t i m e .
Deep w i t h i n the hills are burial mounds dating back to Norrath's
earliest empires, many still unmarred by grave robbers due to the
natural and mystic defenses set in the elaborate tombs. T h e h i g h
elves of Felwithe have g r o w i n g evidence that agents of M a y o n g
Mistmoore are exploring the H i l l s of Shade and excavating some
burial sites. W h a t they seek is yet undetermined.
Lesser Faydark: T h i s darker cousin o f the Greater Faydark is
home to many faeries and brownies. T h e u n i c o r n Equestrielle the
Corrupted also roams the forest. Equestrielle was once a beloved
creature of the goddess Tunare, u n t i l Cazic-Thule cursed the
unicorn, t u r n i n g its coat m i d n i g h t black. N o w , Equestrielle wan-
ders the woods i n a f i t o f rage, attacking any and all w h o come
across her path.
T h e Lesser Faydark also holds the dreaded Castle M i s t m o o r e ,
home to the ancient dark elf vampire M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e . T h e
castle sits like a canker i n a seldom-traveled p o r t i o n of Faydwer.
T h e shrill cries from those w i t h i n f i l l the n i g h t air, d r i v i n g off most
who dare to venture too closely.
L o p i n g Plains: These plains sit at the base of Ranthok's Ridge,
home to a g n o l l tribe called the Fleeting C l a n . Travelers do their
best to avoid this dangerous area. Even w i t h the aid o f magic,
anyone on foot is rarely capable of o u t r u n n i n g these swift maraud-
ers. T h e gnolls take sport i n h u n t i n g d o w n travelers, capturing
them, and releasing t h e m only to h u n t t h e m d o w n again. H o n o r
among the gnoll c l a n is earned through the h u n t .
T h e only prey on the plains that the Fleeting C l a n fears to h u n t
is a being they call "the Gray Ghost," a huge gnoll w i t h stark w h i t e
fur that hunts the best hunters o f the Fleeting C l a n . W h e t h e r the
Gray Ghost is indeed a spectre or some outcast a l b i n o g n o l l
remains a mystery.
In a d d i t i o n to the gnolls, a great number of w i l d wolves roam
these plains and are said to be servants of M a y o n g Mistmoore. Ore
and h o b g o b l i n tribes also c l a i m territories among the plains, while
nomadic bands o f elven gypsies cross the plains.
R a n t h o k ' s Ridge: Created by a dwarven k i n g named Ranthok,
a descendant of Dagnor Butcherhlock, this ridge spans nearly half
the c o n t i n e n t o f Faydwer. Dwarves state that the ridge was b u i l t
as a protective barrier between the L o p i n g Plains and the forest of
Faydark, while some elves suggest the dwarves were i n t e n t upon
protecting something w i t h i n . T h e dwarves insist that the elves
devised the rumor i n order to avoid properly compensating t h e m
for this boon. T h e elves, of course, paint a different story, suggest-
ing that while Ranthok was traveling along the edge of the L o p i n g
Plains, he uncovered a series of caves that led deep i n t o the earth.
There, according to elven naysayers, R a n t h o k discovered metals
and gems the likes of w h i c h he had never seen. O n l y after this
discovery d i d he offer to build the ridge under the premise that
Lesser Faydark would be kept safe from the gnolls o f the L o p i n g
Plains. Regardless of the debate, the ridge is populated w i t h
watchtowers manned by dwarves and elves alike to keep watch
over bands of gnolls, hobgoblins, and ores seeking to raid i n t o
protected lands.
Steamfont M o u n t a i n s : Located between Elizerain Lake and
the city of A k ' A n o n , the Steamfont M o u n t a i n s pose many
dangers to travelers. Geysers of geothermically superheated steam
jet out of the ground, suddenly erupting underfoot w h e n a
traveler's weight disturbs the unstable ground. A l l manner of
inimical creatures and w i l d elementals make their home i n
Steamfont.
W a y u n d e r L a k e : T h i s fresh, c o o l lake provides water to all the
creatures of the L o p i n g Plains. O n its n o r t h e r n shore rests Castle
Mistmoore, bordered by the Lesser Faydark.
Kunark
Like A n t o n i c a , the c o n t i n e n t of K u n a r k claims its share o f
former civilizations and empires whose ruins dot its landscape.
T h e Shissar are the first race documented to have ruled this land
u n t i l a strange green mist descended upon t h e m and wiped t h e m
from the face of N o r r a t h . T h e n the former Shissar slave race o f
iksar founded a great Sebilisian Empire behind the power of their
Emperor, V e n r i l Sathir. T h e C o m b i n e Empire was the t h i r d to
make claims o n Kunark, u n t i l its sudden dissolution. Remnants of
all three empires can be found scattered about the c o n t i n e n t .
Crypts and forgotten holds remain untouched to this day; o l d
ghosts still walk the c r u m b l i n g roads and carry o n ancient wars.
Cities O F Kunark
C a b i l i s : W h a t remains o f the city of Cabilis is under the rule of
Emperor V e k i n . T h i s c i t y is all that remains o f the ancient
Sebilisian Empire. W h i l e Emperor V e k i n has no delusions about
the current power o f the iksar city-state compared to the former
grandeur of its empire, he and many other iksar refer to the city as
New Sebilis i n tribute to the glory o f their once great Empire.
I n a d d i t i o n to the many other races o n K u n a r k w i t h w h i c h the
iksar are sporadically at war, word has come to N e w Sebilis from
the iksar monks sent to scout the m o o n L u c l i n that there are signs
that the iksars' former masters the Shissar yet live, hidden behind
Luclin's veil for the ages since their disappearance from N o r r a t h .
Such reports have stirred ancient hatreds and fears among the
iksar, w h o alternately speak of sending an army to L u c l i n to finish
what the green mist d i d n o t or of cowering and h o p i n g the
dreadful Shissar do n o t r e t u r n to K u n a r k to reclaim their ancestral
lands.
Speaking o f ancestors, the C u l t o f the A r i s e n has recently
awakened its longtime master, V e n r i l Sathir ( n o w i n l i c h form),
in hopes that the great leader w i l l seek to reclaim the glory of his
former empire and take his seat once more upon the throne.
Emperor V e k i n , w h i l e fully aware o f the V e n r i l Sathir's possible
return, opposes the c u l t that serves the l i c h .
Strange w a i l i n g can be heard from watery tunnels beneath
Cabilis. W h i l e searching the sewers, Vessel Drozlin reportedly
came across a rod of remarkable power that has since d r i v e n h i m
mad. A n y w h o attempt to take the item from Vessel become part
of the muck and bony debris that he now calls his home. A n iksar
of n o great skill before his descent i n t o madness, Vessel (now
powered by the strange effect of this rod) is a force to be reckoned
with.
WilOs O F Kunark
B r o k e n T e e t h : T h i s cluster of islands to the n o r t h of the Field
of Bone is avoided by ships and explorers alike. A n ape-like
creature named the T a n g r i n inhabits one o f the islands. Iksar
beastlords o f the Scaled Spiritists claim the T a n g r i n is one of
Kunark's great Malkara apes. T h e spiritists believe that Cazic-
T h u l e w i l l transform the T a n g r i n i n t o an avatar o f hunger and
t h e n call u p o n the spiritists to lure the beast i n t o battle against the
iksars' foes, such as south to the h i g h elf outpost of Fironia V i e . For
now, however, the spiritists themselves stay well clear of the
Tangrin.
B u r n i n g W o o d : M a n y of Rallos Zek's creations and minions
d w e l l here, and a massive forest giant fortress stands deep w i t h i n
what remains of this blasted wood. These giants, while ignorant
of their past, are savage and brutal to all those w h o might
encounter t h e m . I n the center of the B u r n i n g W o o d sits a giant
meteor that still burns; sarnak and other creatures of the surround-
ing area avoid this crater. T h e goblins of the C l e a v i n g T o o t h tribe
also make their home i n these woods, centered around their
outpost called Grast.
C h a r d o k : Located where the B u r n i n g Woods and Frontier
M o u n t a i n s meet, Chardok is the m a i n stronghold of the sarnak.
Formerly an iksar city, Chardok was overrun by the sarnak during
the downfall of the iksar empire. N o w , O v e r k i n g Bathezid of the
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Passage to Kunark
A z ' r a e l h a s p r o v e n t o be a n a d e q u a t e t r a v e l i n g c o m p a n i o n . 1 q u e s t i o n h i s m o t i v e s , h o w e v e r , f o r i t s e e m s t h a t he d o e s o r s a y s
l i t t l e u n l e s s i t s e r v e s h i s o w n p e r s o n a l a g e n d a . T h e t w o or t h r e e m o n t h s I h a v e k n o w n h i m , t h i s h a s a l w a y s b e e n t h e case.
1 look a t h i m n o w a n d s r i l l see t h e s a m e h o r r i b l e e n i g m a t h a t 1 f i r s t s a w i n f r e e p o r t . O u r r e l a r i o n s h i p Q d a r e n o t c a l l i t a
f r i e n d s h i p , e v e n i n m y p e r s o n a l w r i t i n g s ) g o e s b e y o n d t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s a n d a c c e p t a n c e of o u r people. M y rime in N e r i a k was
initially spent s u r v i v i n g — l e a r n i n g the d i a l e c t a n d the c u s t o m s enough to blend in w i t h the c r o w d s . 6[ven the m o s t precise
i n c a n t a t i o n s c a n n o t h i d e t h e d a z e d look i n y o u r eye w h e n y o u e n t e r t h e f o r e i g n Q u a r t e r for t h e f i r s t rime.
U n b e k n o w n s t t o A z ' r a e l , 1 s t u d i e d h i m for w e e k s u p o n e n t e r i n g N e r i a k . b e w a s , a f t e r a l l , t h e f a m i l i a r f a c e I h a d s e a r c h e d
for i n f r e e p o r t . O n c e 1 w a s b r a v e e n o u g h t o a p p r o a c h h i m ( i n T e i r ' D a l f o r m a n d o n l y a f t e r a y e a r of l i v i n g a m o n g t h e d a r k e l v e s ) ,
w e e n g a g e d i n r e g u l a r c o n v e r s a t i o n . I n m e , he s a w s o m e t h i n g d i f f e r e n t , a n d i n h i m , 1 s a w t h e t r a g e d y of T u n a r c ' s c h i l d r e n .
P e r h a p s soon 1 c a n r e v e a l t o h i m m y t r u e n a t u r e , b u t for n o w I f e a r t h e o u t c o m e of t h i s r e v e l a t i o n . N o t t o d a y , n o . T o d a y , 1
s h a l l c a s t a n o t h e r i l l u s i o n , b e s e e s m e a s A m ' , t h e d a r k c h i l d e w i t h o u t p a r e n t s w h o g r e w u p i n t h e s t r e e t s of N e r i a k .

Wc n o w s i t u p o n a l a r g e b o a t t h a t he c l a i m s w i l l t a k e u s t o t h e l a n d s of K u n a r k . 1 h a v e h e a r d so m a n y s t o r i e s of t h i s p l a c e
— s t o r i e s of d r a g o n s a n d l i z a r d m e n a n d c i v i l i z a t i o n s o l d e r t h a n m y o w n . N o r m a l l y one a s p r i v i l e g e d a s 1 w o u l d b a l k a t such
t h i n g s , b u t 1 w e l c o m e t h e e x p l o r a t i o n w i t h o p e n a r m s . A z ' r a e l s p e a k s of i n t e l l i g e n t b e i n g s c a l l e d i k s a r a n d of d r a g o n s , b e t e l l s
m e of a r a c e c a l l e d t h e s a r n a k w h o w e r e b o r n of t h e s e t w o , c r e a t e d t h r o u g h a n a p p a l l i n g e x p e r i m e n t , h e e v e n s p e a k s of T c i r D a l
c r e a t u r e s f u r t h e r t w i s t e d by t h e s o r c e r y of M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e t o be h a l f d a r k e l f a n d h a l f a r a c h n i d . W h i l e 1 b e g g e d h i m to
continue, m y s t o m a c h sank. W a s t h i s t h e w a y of c i v i l i z a t i o n , t o t w i s t t h e w o r l d i n t o y o u r o w n h o r r i f i c v i s i o n ?
I s a t w i t h h i m a s l o n g a s ! c o u l d , b u t i n t h e e n d t h e s e a a n d 1 d o n o t h a v e a p l e a s a n t a r r a n g e m e n t , one m a d e no m o r e a g r e e a b l e
by t h e o g r e — b u i l t b a r g e t h a t s e e m e d t o t a k e on m o r e w a t e r t h a n i t p a s s e d o v e r . W r i t i n g h a s t a k e n m y m i n d off t h e c o n s t a n t
m o t i o n . T h e a i r i s g e t t i n g t h i c k a n d w e t a s w e n e a r t h i s l a n d , a n d s o m e t h i n g else m i n g l e s i n t h e b r e e z e . 1 feel a s e n s e of h i s t o r y .
I feel s o m e t h i n g old on t h e w i n d . P e r h a p s i t i s j u s t t h e stories.

D i ' Z o k royal f a m i l y rules his p e o p l e f r o m t h e t h r o n e r o o m t h a t t h o u g h t t o c o n t a i n m a n y l o s t t r e a s u r e s , i f o n e c a n o n l y bypass t h e

o n c e housed the sarnaks' slave lords.
D r e a d l a n d s : V e n r i l S a t h i r resides i n K a r n o r ' s C a s t l e , r e g a i n i n g
t h e f u l l measure o f his s t r e n g t h a n d s e n d i n g his d r o l v a r g packs o u t
to scour K u n a r k ' s ruins for i t e m s o f p o w e r d a t i n g b a c k t o Sathir's
days a m o n g t h e l i v i n g . T h e d r o l v a r g a n d u n d e a d s p i r i t s g u a r d
Karnor's Castle f r o m all u n w a n t e d visitors and enemies, which
i n c l u d e the d r a c h n i d agents o f M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e w h o c o n t i n u -
a l l y spy u p o n t h e l i c h e m p e r o r .
w r a i t h s , a p p a r i t i o n s , skeletons, a n d t h e i r b u r y n a i masters t h a t
p a t r o l i n a n d a r o u n d these structures.
F i r i o n a V i e : T h i s e l v e n o u t p o s t was r e c e n t l y r e c l a i m e d b y a n
a r m y o f e l v e s f r o m F a y d w e r a n d r e b u i l t . I t was o r i g i n a l l y a n
o u t p o s t o f t h e C o m b i n e E m p i r e , f o r t i f i e d after struggles began
between t h e elves o f F a y d w e r a n d t h e iksar. Tine elves w e r e
expelled f r o m the outpost and forced to retreat, u n t i l their recent
victory. Apparently, V e n r i l Sathir had abducted a Koada'Dal

I n a h i d d e n v a l l e y w i t h i n t h e D r e a d l a n d s lies a n a n c i e n t S h i s s a r princess i n a n a t t e m p t t o h o l d sway o v e r t h e i m p o s i n g elves. T h i s

c i t y t h a t f e l l t o r u i n , o n l y t o be r e b u i l t by t h e C o m b i n e E m p i r e a n d act o n l y encouraged the h i g h elves t o push harder, c l a i m i n g t h e i r

u s e d f o r a t i m e as i t s c a p i t a l . T o t h i s d a y , t h e c i t y r e m a i n s l a r g e l y o w n stake o n t h e shores o f K u n a r k .

i n t a c t , b u t t h e w i l d beasts a n d g i a n t s t h a t n o w o c c u p y i t m a k e
exploring the city treacherous — not to m e n t i o n the dragon
G o r e n a i r e , w h o stalks t h e snow-capped m o u n t a i n s near t h e c i t y .
E m e r a l d J u n g l e : T h i s l u s h r a i n f o r e s t is h o m e t o i k s a r b a n d i t s
and carnivorous plants. Deep w i t h i n the heart of the Emerald
J u n g l e is t h e f a b l e d C i t y o f M i s t . U n t i l i t s d o w n f a l l , i t was k n o w n
as t h e C i t y o f T o r s i s a n d w a s a m a j o r i k s a r s e t t l e m e n t i n t h e
S e b i l i s i a n E m p i r e . T h e c i t y is u n t o u c h e d b y t h e s c o u r g e s o f w a r ;
h o w e v e r , its o c c u p a n t s r e m a i n t o w a r d o f f t h e l i v i n g . . . e v e n i n
death.
D r a c h n i d s , d r o l v a r g s , g o b l i n s , a n d f r o g l o k s a l l i n f e s t t h e area
j u s t o u t s i d e t h e n e w l y e s t a b l i s h e d gates o f F i r i o n a V i e .
Frontier M o u n t a i n s : T h e Frontier Mountains teem w i t h gi-
ants, sarnak a n d goblins. W h i l e the giants m a i n t a i n a strong
f o o t h o l d above g r o u n d , t h e g o b l i n s h a v e d u g deep under the
e a r t h , c r e a t i n g m i n e s a n d t w i s t i n g passageways t h a t r u n b e n e a t h
large stretches o f t h e m o u n t a i n s . T w o c i t y - m i n e s , N u r g a and
D r o g a , are t h e largest p o p u l a t i o n c e n t e r s o f t h e M o u n t a i n Death
tribe o f goblins. T h e g o b l i n k i n g R o k g u s rules his tribe f r o m Droga
a n d sends h i s p e o p l e t o w a r a g a i n s t t h e s a r n a k , w h o are e x p a n d i n g

M a n y y o u n g iksar k n o w t h e story o f t h e fearsome c i t y a n d h a v e their empire from Chardok i n t o the Frontier Mountains.

explored deep w i t h i n the E m e r a l d Jungle i n search o f adventure. O v e r t h e r e : R u i n s o f t h e Shissar e m p i r e destroyed l o n g ago i n

S o m e r e t u r n w i t h f a n t a s t i c riches w h i l e o t h e r s are n e v e r heard w h a t t h e i k s a r r e f e r t o as t h e " g r e e n m i s t " l i t t e r t h i s b a r r e n w a s t e .
f r o m again. E m p e r o r V e k i n sent i n a g r o u p o f his strongest soldiers A n o u t p o s t o f d a r k e l v e s a n d o g r e s n o w c l a i m t h i s a r e a as t h e i r
in an attempt to reclaim the city: the troops vanished w i t h o u t a o w n , t h o u g h i n t r u t h sarnak forces h o l d most o f t h e l a n d , a n d o n l y
trace. the Teir'Dal's formidable construct guardians keep the outpost

T o t h i s day, n o o n e k n o w s t h e b i t t e r fate t h a t w r o u g h t t h e curse f r o m b e i n g o v e r r u n by sarnak forces. A s w e l l , t h e dark elves h a v e

o f u n d e a t h u p o n all t h e city's i n h a b i t a n t s . Iksar s h a m a n s c l a i m i t struck a t e n t a t i v e alliance w i t h V e n r i l Sathir, w h o supplies the

is a r e m i n d e r t o t h e f a i t h f u l t h a t e v e n at t h e h e i g h t o f o n e ' s g l o r y , o u t p o s t w i t h u n d e a d troops for the b a t t l e against the sarnak.

t h e gods h o l d t h e p o w e r t o p u n i s h as q u i c k l y as t h e y r e w a r d . W i t h i n t h e O v e r t h e r e , h u g e fissures scar t h e t e r r a i n . N e s t l e d i n

F i e l d o f B o n e : T h e s e o n c e v e r d a n t fields were t h e site o f t h e
worst battles between the Sebilisian Empire and the dragons o f
t h e R i n g o f S c a l e . I n a f i n a l b a t t l e o f t h e w a r , t h e last iksar
emperor, G a n a k S a t h i r , and Jaled Dar, t h e leader o f t h e R i n g o f
S c a l e , m u t u a l l y a n n i h i l a t e d o n e a n o t h e r . T h e f i e l d s are b l a s t e d
wastelands now, pock-marked w i t h craters a n d l i t t e r e d w i t h
d r a g o n bones.
A m o n g t h e r u i n s o n t h e fields are t h e s t r o n g h o l d s o f K u r n ' s
T o w e r a n d Kaesora — b o t h i n f e s t e d by u n d e a d . T h e s e t o m b s are
t h e i r d e p t h s is t h e e n t r a n c e t o t h e c i t y o f C h a r a s i s , w h e r e D r u s e l l a
Sathir, the wife o f V e n r i l Sathir, remains. T h e last t i m e t h a t
V e n r i l Sathir w a l k e d w i t h i n t h e halls o f Charasis, he ordered all
t o d e p a r t t h e city's streets, l e a v i n g o n l y t h e m o s t loyal a n d d e v o u t
o f his h o n o r g u a r d t o stay. A c c o r d i n g t o iksar h i s t o r y , c l o u d s
b i l l o w e d i n t h e skies a b o v e a n d a d a r k a n d t e r r i b l e r i t e c a m e t o
pass. T h e c i t y ' s g a t e s w e r e s e a l e d f o r a l l t i m e a n d t h e d y i n g s c r e a m s
o f t h o s e t h a t w e r e b u r i e d a l i v e c a n s t i l l be h e a r d w i t h i n t h e w a l l s
o f t h e f i s s u r e , c r y i n g o u t f o r release. A s a r e s u l t , a n e e r i e l a m e n t

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" H o w l i n g Stones."
Skyfire M o u n t a i n s : T h i s stretch of mountains holds innumer-
able active volcanoes that spew h o t ash i n t o the sky. W y r m s ,
drakes, and other dragonkin roam the area, leaving for neighbor-
ing areas only i f needing to find food. T h e R i n g o f Scale, the
renegade dragons w h o long ago left their brethren i n Velious, calls
these mountains its home, t h o u g h few of the dragons are ever
seen. T h e greater dragons themselves hide i n a virtually inacces-
sible p o r t i o n o f the m o u n t a i n range called Veeshan's Peaks.
Swamp of N o H o p e : T h e Swamp of N o Hope is a vast, desolate
swampland. I t is inhabited by frogloks w h o escaped the tyranny of
the iksar after the fall o f the Sebilisian Empire. These frogloks, led
by their Shaman K i n g Lupzlup, have since erected t h e i r o w n city
of Krup, w h i c h has stood against the ravages o f time. T h e y are
leery of strangers, h a v i n g k n o w n a life of slavery and oppression at
the hands of their former iksar masters.
T i m o r o u s Deep: T h i s body o f water lies between A n t o n i c a and
Kunark and is filled w i t h small archipelagoes. A n ogre settlement
can be found on one o f the islands, ruled by C h i e f O w o m p . Sea
dragons roam the southern waters, and as w i t h most o f Norrath's
waterways, pirate ships cross the most traveled routes ready t o
relieve merchant ships o f cargo and crew.
T r a k a n o n ' s T e e t h : Trakanon's T e e t h is named after the lair of
the dragon T r a k a n o n w h o was cast out and forsaken by the R i n g
of Scale. W i t h i n the heart of this massive range lie the ruins o f the
capital city o f the former iksar empire, Sebilis ( n o w called O l d
Sebilis by the iksar o f N e w Sebilis). T h e outcast dragon T r a k a n o n
lives here, guarded by frogloks, strange mushroom folk, and
massive juggernaut golems. Sebilis itself and all o f Trakanon's
T e e t h are haunted by the spectres o f o l d iksar, especially those
shadow knights and necromancers o f o l d w h o were powerful
enough t o preserve themselves i n an undead state.
V a r i s : T h e iksar l i c h V e n r i l Sathir has set up an outpost named
Varis along the Bile River, south o f the Lake o f 111 O m e n .
Nuggleruk, an undead goblin k i n g formerly o f the M o u n t a i n
Death tribe, leads the outpost and sends his m i n i o n s t o spy on the
high elf outpost of Firiona V i e and regularly report back to his
master Sathir at Karnor's Castle. Lately, Nuggleruk has been
launching guerilla raids o n Firiona V i e as well, a t t e m p t i n g to score
some victory w o r t h y of reporting back to his master.
Warslik's Woods: Warslik's Woods harbor the largest single
p o p u l a t i o n center of goblins o n Kunark. T h e goblin city of T w a r k
is home to the Bloody Guts tribe.
A large outpost o f forest giants vies w i t h the goblins for c o n t r o l
of the woods. However, b o t h the goblins and the giants fear the
kly far more t h a n one another.
Kly sarnaks operate out o f a crypt originally constructed to
e n t o m b Dalnir, a Haggle Baron o f the C i t y of Cabilis. T h e kly
have started m a k i n g more frequent and larger raids o n neighbor-
ing races to e n t h r a l l more slaves w i t h their m i n d - c o n t r o l abilities
before r e t u r n i n g to their lair in Dalnir's C r y p t . T h e size of their
thrall army begins to concern the iksar i n Cabilis and seems to
confirm that the sarnak wizard K l y himself has recovered the
dreaded staff of persuasion that was laid to rest w i t h D a l n i r an age
ago.
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The first race k n o w n t o p o p u l a t e O d u s was t h e K e r r a n s .
O r i g i n a l l y f r o m four m a i n trihal units, t h e K e r r a n tribes merged
a n d s p l i t t h r o u g h t h e ages s u c h t h a t t h e K e j e k , K e r r a n , a n d V a h
S h i r t r i b e s s u r v i v e as t h e p r i m a r y c u l t u r a l u n i t s o f t h e K e r r a n r a c e .
L o n g after t h e Kerrans had settled m u c h o f Odus, Erud b r o u g h t his
followers to the c o n t i n e n t and founded the city o f Erudin — a city
devoted t o l e a r n i n g , especially learning arcane magic. While
E r u d i n flourished i n its i n t e l l e c t u a l k n o w l e d g e , d a r k ritualists
d u b b e d t h e H e r e t i c s b r o k e free f r o m t h e U t o p i a n c i t y a n d f o r m e d
the c i t y o f Paineel. T h e resulting c i v i l w a r ravaged m u c h o f Odus,
translocated t h e entire V a h Shir city o f Shar V a h l t o t h e m o o n
L u c l i n , a n d left a c o n t i n e n t s t i l l largely i n a state o f c i v i l w a r
between Erudin and Paineel.
W h i l e t h e Erudites h a v e t r a d i t i o n a l l y b e e n c o n t e n t t o stay i n
t h e i r t o w e r s a n d i g n o r e t h e rest o f t h e c o n t i n e n t , e x p l o r e r s f r o m
o t h e r races h a v e b e g u n a r r i v i n g m o r e f r e q u e n t l y a t E r u d i n a n d
launching expeditions t o chart t h e c o n t i n e n t a n d discover if it
h o l d s a n y h i d d e n w o n d e r s o r treasures. T h e y are f i n d i n g t h i s
c o n t i n e n t , s e t t l e d so l o n g b y t h e s h a m a n i s t i c K e r r a n s , t o b e a l a n d
r i c h i n spirits. S o m e explorers take t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o c o l l e c t
p o t e n t trophies f r o m spirit creatures, w h i l e others take t h e o p p o r -
t u n i t y t o learn f r o m such spirits.
Finally, w i t h the gateways t o L u c l i n o p e n , m a n y V a h S h i r have
r e t u r n e d t o O d u s as d i p l o m a t s t o t h e K e j e k a n d K e r r a n t r i b e s a n d
s i m p l y t o see t h e l a n d o f t h e i r a n c e s t o r s .
Cities OF Oous
E r u d i n : E r u d i n is t h e c i t y o f h i g h m e n , k n o w n f o r i t s s t u d y a n d
p r a c t i c e o f t h e m a g i c a l a r t s . C a s t e r s o f a l l races c o m m o n l y make
pilgrimages t o E r u d i n i n order t o study under some o f t h e most
b r i l l i a n t masters o n t h e face o f N o r r a t h .
W h i l e t h e c i t y i t s e l f is b u i l t i n t h e s e m b l a n c e o f a p a l a t i a l c a s t l e ,
t h e catacombs b e n e a t h it are a n e n t i r e l y d i f f e r e n t story. W i t h i n
t h i s c a t a c o m b lies t h e t o m b o f E r u d h i m s e l f . B e f o r e h i s d e a t h , h e
asked t h a t h e b e l a i d w i t h i n t h i s " T o m b o f E n l i g h t e n m e n t . " A n y
who wish t o disturb this t o m b w o u l d find magic wards that
b e f u d d l e t h e i r senses a n d m a k e n a v i g a t i n g t h e maze l e a d i n g t o t h e
t o m b i m p o s s i b l e , as w e l l as t r a n s l o c a t i o n w a r d s t h a t t e l e p o r t
would-be grave robbers a r o u n d t h e maze o r t o t h e f a r corners o f
Norrath.
P a i n e e l : T h i s i n f a m o u s c i t y was forged by M i r a g u l ' s followers,
w h o sought t o expand beyond t h e teachings o f Erudin. M i r a g u l
became fascinated w i t h t h e dark rites o f n e c r o m a n c y a n d e v e n t u -
ally sought t h e means t o cheat his o w n d e a t h . H e shared this
knowledge w i t h his followers, teaching those w i l l i n g t o leave
Erudin and learn t h e true methods o f power.
N o w t h e c i t y h a s v i r t u a l l y n o a l l i e s o n N o r r a t h . D a r k races o f
N o r r a t h ( d a r k elves, t r o l l s , ogres, a n d so f o r t h ) t h a t a c c e p t t h e
practice o f necromancy i n t h e i r societies d i s l i k e t h e Cazicites,
those necromancers f r o m Paineel, because t h e y are Erudites;
o t h e r races b a n i s h t h e C a z i c i t e s f o r t h e p r a c t i c e o f n e c r o m a n c y
a n d t h e i r w o r s h i p o f C a z i c - T h u l e . W i t h few allies, dangers w e l l i n g
up f r o m t h e H o l e , a n d tensions w i t h Erudin frequently m o u n t i n g
to t h e p o i n t o f renewed c o n f l i c t , Erudites o f Paineel t e n d t o be
p r o u d , aloof, a n d d r i v e n t o acquire t h e necromantic power that
ensures t h e i r s u r v i v a l a n d p r o s p e r i t y .
WiLbsoFOOus
A b y s m a l S e a : T h i s b o d y o f w a t e r is h o m e t o a g r e a t a n d t e r r i b l e
f i e n d t h a t was i m p r i s o n e d d u r i n g t h e t i m e o f t h e C o m b i n e
E m p i r e . T h i s f i e n d ( b e l i e v e d t o be a c h i l d o f C a z i c - T h u l e f r o m t h e
P l a n e o f F e a r ) lies e n t o m b e d b e l o w t h e w a v e s . I t s a u r a p e r m e a t e s
t h e w a t e r s , m a k i n g a n y w h o a t t e m p t t o cross t h e sea t u r n b a c k t o
p o r t i n u t t e r dread. Cazic-Thule has begun t o show t h e Heretics
d e v o t e d t o h i m v i s i o n s o f h o w t o free h i s c h i l d , y e t t h u s far t h e
p o w e r o f t h e visions has o n l y t u r n e d t h e i r recipients insane.
B a r r e n C o a s t : T h i s c o a s t l i n e rests o n t h e e a s t e r n e n d o f O d u s
a n d r e m a i n s largely u n e x p l o r e d . Pirates are k n o w n t o h i d e t h e m -
selves ( a n d t h e i r l o o t ) w i t h i n t h e caves a n d coves t h a t d o t t h i s
c o a s t l i n e . A t r i b e o f h o b g o b l i n s also lives a l o n g t h e shore a n d
feeds o f f t h e ocean's b o u n t y .
E r u d ' s C r o s s i n g : E r u d ' s C r o s s i n g is n a m e d a f t e r E r u d , w h o l e d
a g r o u p o f l i k e m i n d e d a n d i n t e l l e c t u a l l y a d v a n c e d p e o p l e across
t h e sea f r o m Q e y n o s t o O d u s . T h e s e s h a r k - i n f e s t e d w a t e r s a r e
h o m e t o a l l s o r t s o f sea m o n s t e r s a n d v a r i o u s u n d e r w a t e r c r e a t u r e s .
T h e c r o s s i n g is n o t e d b y e x p l o r e r s f o r t h e p l e t h o r a o f s u n k e n
vessels t h a t l i e i n t h e s h a l l o w w a t e r s o f f t h e i s l a n d s t h a t d o t t h e
Crossing. For example, t h e wreckage o f the Kedge Defender, a n
o l d w a r g a l l e y s u p p o s e d l y c r a f t e d b y t h e k e d g e as a g i f t t o t h e e l v e s
lies i n a n u n c h a r t e d l o c a t i o n s o m e w h e r e i n t h e C r o s s i n g . M a n y
have come t o plunder the sunken ship, r e c o u n t i n g horrific events
c o n c e r n i n g t h a t w h i c h lurks i n t h e underwater grave o f t h e ship.
S o m e say t h a t t h e a n i m a t e d r e m a i n s o f d r o w n e d c r e w members
guard t h e Kedge Defender even i n death.
T h e K e r r a n t r i b e o f L a a h r also lives i n Erud's C r o s s i n g , o n t h e
largest i s l a n d i n t h e waters. M a n y ships passing f r o m E r u d i n t o
Q e y n o s stop at t h i s island, called Talysra's Paw by t h e i n h a b i t a n t s ,
t o trade w i t h t h e Kerrans a n d take o n fresh water supply f r o m t h e
island springs.
G r a n d P l a t e a u : E r u d i n i t s e l f is b u i l t o n t h e c o r n e r o f t h i s h i g h ,
grassy p l a t e a u t h a t o v e r l o o k s E r u d ' s C r o s s i n g t o t h e n o r t h e a s t , t h e
V a s t y D e e p t o t h e s o u t h e a s t , a n d t h e T o x x u l i a Forest t o t h e
s o u t h w e s t . U n c h a r t e d w a t e r s r o l l t o t h e w e s t . F a r m e r s use t h e
Plateau's r i c h s o i l for c r o p s . M a n y o f t h e m are d i s c o v e r i n g just h o w
s p i r i t - i n f e s t e d " t h e i r " c o n t i n e n t is, as s o m e s p i r i t s m a k e i t k n o w n
t h e y d o n o t desire " t h e i r " l a n d t o be cleared, t i l l e d , a n d c u l t i v a t e d
by m o r t a l hands.
T h e G u l f o f U z u n : T h i s large g u l f o n t h e s o u t h e r n cost o f O d u s
is n a m e d a f t e r U z u n , o n e o f t h e f i r s t E r u d i t e s t o explore t h e
s o u t h e r n t i p o f O d u s . T h e G u l f t h a t bears h i s n a m e s a l s o serves as

LanO OF KnoioleOge
1 c a n n o t s l e e p . P l a c e s s u c h a s t h i s I h a v e o n l y d r e a m e d of. T h e c h a o s of f r e e p o r t w a s m y f i r s t i n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e k n o w l e d g e
t h a t other r a c e s have o b t a i n e d . 1 w a s s o m e w h a t disappointed a t t h e i r a r c a n e selection, t h o u g h I found a p p r e c i a t i o n in t h e i r
a t t e m p t s t o b e t t e r t h e m s e l v e s on a n i n t e l l e c t u a l l e v e l . M y e y e s , h o w e v e r , h a v e b e e n fully o p e n e d . S r u d i n i s t h e e p i t o m e of a l l
1 h a d h o p e d for w h e n I s t e p p e d foot u p o n t h e b o a t t h a t t o o k m e a w a y f r o m f a y d w e r . M a g i c f l o w s l i k e w a t e r t h r o u g h t h e
city, touching each and every citizen.
1 h a v e n o t s l e p t for d a y s . M y b o d y i s fully e x h a u s t e d y e t m y m i n d w i l l n o t a l l o w m c a m o m e n t ' s r e s t . 1 m u s t r e a d . 1 m u s t
l e a r n . I h a v e n o t b e e n t h i s e x c i t e d s i n c e I e n t e r e d t h e o u t p o s t o f f i r i o n a V i e for t h e f i r s t t i m e i n K u n a r k . A s b i t t e r s w e e t a s
i t w a s . h a v i n g t o p a r t w i t h A z ' r a e l (for t h e p i l g r i m s of t h e e l v e n o u t p o s t w o u l d h a v e c o n s i d e r e d h i m a n e n e m y ) , t h e e x p e r i e n c e
w a s e x h i l a r a t i n g . N o w , I find myself i m m e r s e d in a n e w land a n d culture.

I h a d l e a r n e d of t h e d r u d i t e s d u r i n g m y y o u t h f u l s t u d i e s , b u t n e v e r d i d 1 i m a g i n e t h e glory of t h e i r a n n a l s a n d t h e expanse
of t h e i r a r c a n e l i t e r a t u r e . T h i s i s t h e f i r s t t i m e upon l e a v i n g f e l w i t h e t h a t l h a v e f e l t a t h o m e . T o m o r r o w , I s h a l l h i r e a g u i d e
a n d a s k t o s e e m o r e of t h i s l a n d . I h a v e h e a r d s o m e of t h e s c h o l a r s m u t t e r i n g on a b o u t a n a r e a f a r t o t h e s o u t h of t h i s c i t y ,
i n t h e S t o n e b r u n t M o u n t a i n s , w h e r e s p i r i t s a s a n c i e n t a s t h e l a n d i t s e l f a r e s a i d t o d w e l l . 1 m u s t see t h i s l o s t v a l l e y ! F o r n o w ,
t h o u g h , I m u s t t r y t o sleep.

Chapter One: The Worlo O F Norrath
his b u r i a l site, since h e was f l u n g t o a r o c k y d e a t h o f f its c l i f f - f a c e d
shores b y a n a n g r y b a n d o f k o b o l d s .
T h e H o l e : T h e H o l e was c r e a t e d d u r i n g t h e w a r b e t w e e n t h e
E r u d i t e s a n d t h e H e r e t i c s . W h e n E r u d was s l a i n i n t h e w a r , t h e
enraged Erudites gathered i n a r i t u a l and c h a n n e l e d tremendous
arcane energy to eradicate t h e Heretics a n d t h e i r e n c a m p m e n t i n
T o x x u l i a Forest o n c e a n d f o r a l l . U n a b l e t o s t o p t h e blast, t h e
Heretics instead deflected it such t h a t t h e blast s t r u c k t h e Vah
Shir city of Shar V a h l and translocated it to L u c l i n .
The Heretics then built the original city o f Paineel in the
resulting hole t h a t had been blasted i n the earth. D u r i n g construc-
t i o n o f t h e i r c i t y , t h e H e r e t i c s discovered t h a t t h e blast had
formed a crater that reached right d o w n t o the w a l l o f L i v i n g
Stone, the barrier Brell Serilis h a d c o n s t r u c t e d t o keep denizens
f r o m his Plane o f U n d e r f o o t f r o m i n v a d i n g N o r r a t h . I n t h e m i d s t
o f a desperate c i v i l war, t h e H e r e t i c s sought t o harness t h e d i v i n e
power o f t h e L i v i n g S t o n e t o send earthquakes at E r u d i n u n t i l t h a t
c i t y was r e d u c e d t o r u b b l e .
Instead, their experiments w i t h the L i v i n g S t o n e led t o a
breach i n t h e barrier, t h r o u g h w h i c h surged a n a r m y o f e a r t h
VeLious
elementals led by the earthen l o r d Master Yael. T h e elemental
forces q u i c k l y o v e r t o o k Paineel, a n d t h o s e H e r e t i c s w h o d i d n o t
a b a n d o n t h e i r c i t y i n t i m e were crushed by Yael's forces. The
Heretics — and p o t e n t i a l l y all o f N o r r a t h w i t h t h e m — were
s a v e d t h a n k s i n l a r g e p a r t t o t h e selfless a c t o f a w i c k e d m a n .
D a r t a i n the Lost, a dark k n i g h t o f Cazic-Thule, created a magical
H a t c h t h a t repaired the break i n the L i v i n g Stone. I n creating the
H a t c h , h o w e v e r , D a r t a i n also t r a p p e d h i m s e l f b e h i n d t h e r o c k .
T h e Heretics went o n to f o u n d a new version o f their city
Paineel o n t h e cliffside o v e r l o o k i n g t h e H o l e . T h e y h a v e also
since braved fate again by i n v e n t i n g a key t h a t t e m p o r a r i l y opens
Cities OF VeLious
t h e H a t c h , t h e area o f t h e L i v i n g S t o n e p a t c h e d b y t h e i r m a g i c ,
a n d t h e r e b y a l l o w s t h e m access i n t o t h e i n c r e d i b l y d a n g e r o u s
r e a l m b e y o n d . P a i n e e l h a s used t h e m a g i c a l k e y s f o r t w o e x p e d i -
tions i n t o the H o l e in attempts to recover some of their most
powerful artifacts t h a t were abandoned i n their flight f r o m O l d
P a i n e e l , w h i c h n o w lies b e h i n d t h e H a t c h . O n l y o n e e x p e d i t i o n
r e t u r n e d , h a v i n g suffered heavy casualties just t o get w i t h i n s i g h t
of the old city.
K e r r a I s l e : T h e K e r r a n i n h a b i t a n t s o f t h i s isle are b e l i e v e d t o
be d e s c e n d e d f r o m t h o s e K e r r a n s w h o l i v e d j u s t o u t s i d e t h e c i t y
o f S h a r V a h l . A f t e r S h a r V a h l was t r a n s l o c a t e d , t h e Heretics
forced the r e m a i n i n g Kerran farmers w h o had lived outside the
city t o relocate t o this island, leaving the Heretics free t o c o n -
struct Paineel.
S t o n e b r u n t M o u n t a i n s : A c c o r d i n g to the Kejek shamans w h o
dwell in the small t o w n atop M o u n t Klaw, many spirits walk the
w i n d i n g passes o f t h e S t o n e b r u n t M o u n t a i n s . B e n e a t h t h e M o u n -
t a i n s is s a i d t o l i v e a g r e a t s o c i e t y o f i n t e l l i g e n t y e t savage
subterranean, ape-like h u m a n o i d s called t h e Grizz.
T o x x u l i a F o r e s t : T h i s f o r e s t , w h i c h serves as a b u f f e r b e t w e e n
E r u d i n a n d P a i n e e l , was t h e o r i g i n a l h o m e o f t h e H e r e t i c s , a n d t o
this day, f i n d i n g w a n d e r i n g necromancers f r o m t h e c i t y o f Paineel
p r a c t i c i n g t h e i r d a r k r i t e s i n t h e T o x x u l i a F o r e s t is n o t u n c o m -
m o n . T h i s f o r e s t is a l s o a m a j o r h a v e n f o r t h e k o b o l d s t h a t w a n d e r
t h e area — a shared nuisance o f t h e Heretics a n d t h e Erudites
a l i k e . T h e k o b o l d s a t t a c k a l l w h o cross t h e i r p a t h , c r e a t i n g h a v o c
for travelers and i n h a b i t a n t s .
W i z a r d s h a v e i d e n t i f i e d t e l e p o r t a t i o n spires l e f t f r o m t h e C o m -
bine Empire (or perhaps an empire older s t i l l ) , w h i c h a l l o w t h e m
t o reach t h e h e a r t o f t h e T o x x u l i a easily. K o b o l d tribes h a v e
learned after seeing m a n y o f t h e i r warriors vaporized t h a t leaving
a l o n e a n y o n e f o u n d n e a r t h e spires is b e s t , w h i c h m a k e s t h e spires
a r e l a t i v e l y safe w a y p o i n t f o r a n y t r a v e l e r s w h o c a n l o o k t h e p a r t
o f wizards.
V a s t y D e e p : T h e Erudites o f Paineel keep t h e waters o f this
l a k e c l e a n a n d p u r e a n d r e g a r d i t as a n a r e a s a n c t i f i e d t o P r e x u s .
T h e l a k e i t s e l f is r u m o r e d t o b e m a g i c a l i n n a t u r e , a n d i t s w a t e r s
are m u c h s o u g h t a f t e r b y k n o w l e d g e a b l e N o r r a t h i a n s , b u t t h e
Erudites deal harshly w i t h those w h o d a r e t o take m o r e t h a n a s k i n
f u l l . T o discourage d i s r u p t i o n o f t h e lake, Erudites also spread
(r
\ -
w o r d t o w o u l d - b e e x p l o r e r s i n E r u d i n t h a t t h e l a k e is b r a c k i s h a n d
the region dangerous and n o t w o r t h y of a visit.
T h e o u t c a s t b a r d T r i l a m a n e resides i n a s h a n t y u p o n t h e s h o r e s
o f t h e V a s t y D e e p . T r i l a m a n e is a w o o d e l f b a r d f r o m t h e c i t y o f
K e l e t h i n w h o pines f o r a l o n g lost l o v e . E a c h n i g h t , t h e bard plays
his flute i n m e m o r y o f his dearly departed.
Sirens, water n y m p h s , and t e e m i n g w i l d l i f e a b o u n d o n the
s h o r e s a n d w a t e r s o f t h e V a s t y D e e p . S o m e t h i n g else c e r t a i n l y
l u r k s i n t h e w a t e r s as w e l l , b u t e x a c t l y w h a t r e m a i n s a m y s t e r y .
One explorer returned t o Erudin w i t h sketches of squid-like
h u m a n o i d s t w i c e t h e size o f a h u m a n . T h e m a n c l a i m e d these
creatures t o o k h i m t o their underwater d o m a i n , where he was
s h o w n p r o o f t h a t t h e y w e r e t h e last s u r v i v o r s o f a r a c e c r e a t e d b y
P r e x u s ages a g o , b u t t h e y stay i n h i d i n g l e s t t h e w o r l d seek t o
d e s t r o y t h e m as i t d i d t h e k e d g e . T h e e n s u i n g w e e k s s h o w e d t h e
e x p l o r e r t o b e q u i t e d e m e n t e d , h o w e v e r , so t h e E r u d i t e s f i l e d h i s
a c c o u n t s a w a y i n t h e i r l i b r a r i e s as f a b l e r a t h e r t h a n f a c t .
V e l i o u s is a l a n d o f f r o z e n i c e a n d p e r h a p s t h e o l d e s t a n d m o s t
d a n g e r o u s o f a l l N o r r a t h ' s c o n t i n e n t s . I t is t h e h o m e o f t h e C l a w s
of Veeshan, a group o f dragons that d w e l l i n the h i d d e n city of
S k y s h r i n e a n d b e y o n d it i n t h e e v e n m o r e r e m o t e wastes.
A l s o l o c a t e d u p o n V e l i o u s are t h e C o l d a i n T h u r g a d i n , a g r o u p
o f ice d w a r v e s t h a t are c u r r e n t l y l o c k e d i n b a t t l e against t h e g i a n t s
o f K a e l D r a k k a l . E v e n t h e d r a g o n s are f o r c e d t o deal w i t h t h e
c h i l d r e n o f Z e k w h o seek t o m a k e w a r u p o n a l l w h o s t a n d i n t h e i r
way of c o m p l e t e c o n t i n e n t a l d o m i n a t i o n .
K a e l D r a k k a l : K a e l D r a k k a l is t h e last k n o w n m o r t a l s t r o n g -
h o l d of the true c h i l d r e n of Rallos Zek. T h e K r o m r i f and Kromzek
t h a t d w e l l w i t h i n h a v e escaped t h e curse o f t h e R a t h e a n d s t i l l
worship Rallos Zek a n d serve t h e i r liege K i n g T o r m a x . The
denizens o f t h i s c i t y s h u n most t h a t d o n o t pay h o m a g e t o t h e
W a r l o r d a n d require t r e m e n d o u s displays o f loyalty f r o m outsiders
b e f o r e t h e y are a l l o w e d i n t o t h e g i a n t s ' g o o d graces.
W i t h i n t h e h e a r t o f K a e l D r a k k a l is a l l t h a t r e m a i n s o f t h e last
temple o f Rallos Zek o n N o r r a t h . T h e inner depths of this temple
are g u a r d e d by subjects l o y a l t o K i n g T o r m a x . N o o u t l a n d e r dares
t o s t e p w i t h i n t h i s t e m p l e , e v e n i f h e is a f o l l o w e r o f t h e W a r l o r d .
O n l y the true c h i l d r e n o f W a r may behold the glorious splendor
t h a t lies w i t h i n . F r o m t h e i n n e r s a n c t u a r y o f t h i s t e m p l e is s a i d t o
manifest the A v a t a r of War, instilling the edicts of Zek i n the
f a i t h f u l and possibly h e r a l d i n g t h e r e t u r n o f t h e G o d of War
himself.
S k y s h r i n e : T h e dragon city o f Skyshrine (called Ilak Tas G r a l
i n d r a c o n i c s p e e c h ) sits at t h e s o u t h e r n m o s t e n d o f t h e l a r g e s t o f
t h e C o b a l t Scar valleys g o u g e d i n t o t h e surface o f V e l i o u s by
Veeshan's c l a w . L o r d Y e l i n a k rules t h i s c i t y , k e e p i n g his b r o o d i n
position t o stop any giants f r o m s t o r m i n g t h r o u g h i n t o the
Western Wastes. Those w h o have proven their loyalty to the
C l a w s o f V e e s h a n speak o f v a s t l i b r a r i e s w i t h i n t h e c i t y — tomes
that detail the c o m i n g of Veeshan and d o c u m e n t the history of
N o r r a t h f r o m t h e eyes o f V e e s h a n ' s c h i l d r e n .
T h u r g a d i n : T h e c i t y o f T h u r g a d i n , w h i l e i n h a b i t e d by t h e
C o l d a i n , is h o m e t o m u c h a d v e n t u r e . L i k e w i t h t h e i r sister c i t y
K a l a d i m , the dwarves burrowed deep i n t o the earth t o m i n e the
ores a n d gems f o u n d t h e r e . T h e s e m i n e s h a v e since become
i n a c t i v e i n recent times due t o the infestation o f creatures t h a t
n o w swarm w i t h i n t h e i r tunnels. I n light of this strange epidemic,
t h e d w a r v e s o f T h u r g a d i n s t a r t e d m i n i n g i n a n o t h e r series o f c a v e s
a n d t u n n e l s o n t h e far side o f t h e G r e a t D i v i d e .
A l s o o f n o t e w i t h i n t h e c i t y o f T h u r g a d i n is I c e w e l l K e e p . D a i n
F r o s t r e a v e r I V r u l e s t h i s k e e p , a n d i t is a l s o t h e l o c a t i o n o f t h e
i n f a m o u s i c e w e l l t h a t disappears d o w n i n t o t h e depths b e n e a t h
the city. T h e l o n g d r o p d o w n i c e w e l l disappears i n t o a vast
n e t w o r k o f c a v e r n s f i l l e d w i t h a l l sorts o f w i l d creatures and
t e r r i b l e beasts.
WilosoFVelious
E a s t e r n W a s t e s : T h e Eastern Wastes are w e l l k n o w n for t h e i r
terrain: a great expanse o f b a r r e n t u n d r a located i n t h e eastern
c o n t i n e n t o f V e l i o u s . T h i s t u n d r a is a c o m m o n b a t t l e g r o u n d f o r
the dwarves o f T h u r g a d i n and giants o f Kael ( w h o have gained a n
ally i n t h e Ry'gorr ores). I n t h e n o r t h e r n section o f the Eastern
Wastes, t h e ruins o f a n old prison lie beneath t h e ice.
G r e a t D i v i d e : T h e G r e a t D i v i d e runs f r o m n o r t h o f T h u r g a d i n
t o t h e s o u t h e r n m o s t parts o f t h e c o n t i n e n t . T u n n e l s t h a t w i n d
u n d e r these massive peaks are i n h a b i t e d by a v a r i e t y o f creatures.
W o o l y w a r r i o r s k n o w n as T i z m a k r e s i d e i n s o m e o f t h e s m a l l e r
caves i n t h i s r e g i o n . A l l i e s t o n o n e , these u n t r u s t i n g o x m e n are
c o n t e n t w i t h i g n o r i n g t h e rest o f V e l i o u s , m a k i n g e n e m i e s o n l y
w i t h t h o s e w h o seek t o t h r e a t e n t h e i r w a y o f l i f e .

d e s o l a t i o n o r ReveLat ion
1 have never been so cold. T h e vision granted me by the t i t a n s p i r i t in the Stonebrunt Mountains on O d u s have led me
to t h i s place. Bet free your spirit in the hidden valleys of Veeshan's children, Tunare's child, not in the valleys of this land.
1 had thought the voyage across the O c e a n of T e a r s w a s unpleasant, only to learn of ocean travel on ogre ships to K u n a r k ,
but neither experience prepared me for the gnome ice cutter t h a t brought me to t h i s land. I t w a s as if 1 lived on a thunder
cloud for a fortnight, w i t h every thunderous, booming blow of the ship's ice cutter as i t broke through the iceclad w a t e r s
depriving me of any r e s t .
1 sought refuge from the bitter environment w i t h i n the confines of T h u r g a d i n . T h e d w a r v e s here have protected
themselves not only from the elements but from the enemies t h a t threaten their hold on a daily basis. T h e h e a r t h is w a r m ,
and the bear and wolf skins cover me in my sleep, but i t is not enough. I long to be w a r m again, but my n e w Coldain friends
tell me my greatest trials through this cold w a s t e l a n d lay ahead of me.
T h e y speak of a v e r d a n t paradise set a m i d t h i s w a s t e l a n d — a valley w h e r e a mortal m i g h t see the fey courts of fable and
v i s i t w i t h wondrous creatures t h a t serve the M o t h e r of A l l and seldom set foot upon our w o r l d . B u t for aglimpse a t paradise,
I must get by the children of a W a r god.
 TQ #T1 Chapter One: ThieWorlo O F N o r r a t h ^ /V)?.V>'» ^
W h e n he was exiled from Kael Drakkel by the priests of Zek, the on the fey courts. A s w e l l , the W a k e n i n g Lands often serve as a
great storm giant sorcerer Drovrag V e l k e t o r took refuge i n caves battleground between the giants and the dragons o f Skyshrine.
hidden i n the Great D i v i d e mountains. H e has since taken M a n y other wondrous creatures from holgresh to haze panthers
command o f kobold tribes that live i n the mountains, using the to all manner o f dinosaurs also i n h a b i t the W a k e n i n g Lands.
kobolds to guard his secluded lair. W e s t e r n Wastes: T h e last great preserve o f dragons on N o r r a t h ,
Recently, the dwarves of T h u r g a d i n have witnessed an increase this side o f Velious is only for the heartiest and most daring o f all
i n wurm brood lings from the south. Some speculate that a explorers. Powerful drakes, wyverns, wurms, and dragons wander
broodmother from the W e s t e r n Wastes has moved i n t o the area, the wastes, along w i t h other beasts that plague the landscape. T h e
raising her young o n those that dwell nearby. Dragon Necropolis and, further n o r t h , the T e m p l e o f Veeshan lie
Iceclad Ocean: T h e Iceclad O c e a n connects the frozen lands o n the far side o f the W e s t e r n Wastes.
of Velious to the realms of A n t o n i c a to the n o r t h . W i t h i n these
waters, a giant turtle by the name of Lodizal can be found roaming
the v i c i n i t y . T h e ice gnolls that i n h a b i t the islands i n this ocean
Luclin
are said to pay homage t o Lodizal, offering up sacrifices o f small W h i l e Norrath's first m o o n D r i n a l can be seen clearly i n the
animals i n exchange for Lodizal's p r o t e c t i o n . n i g h t sky, the second m o o n L u c l i n remains h i d d e n behind a veil
that was created t h r o u g h a pact forged by Brell Serilis, Prexus, and
T h e I c y Fingers: N a m e d after a series o f small isles j u t t i n g forth
Tunare. T h e m o o n was formed by the goddess L u c l i n , w h o is said
off the coast of the Eastern Wastes, this area is home to snow
to d w e l l there. L u c l i n has n o day or n i g h t , as h a l f the m o o n is
griffons and other dangerous creatures. T h e griffons' nests are
forever i n darkness and h a l f forever blasted by u n y i e l d i n g sun-
often littered w i t h the bones and baubles of slain travelers. A n
light.
outpost o f gnomes operates i n the Icy Fingers, offering passage o n
their ice-breaker ships to and from Norrath's other continents. M a n y races now call L u c l i n home, most of t h e m castaways from
Norrath's history. Shissar w h o escaped death from the greenmist
R y ' g o r r Keep: Ry'gorr Keep was b u i l t over o f the ruins of
live here, secluded for ages b e h i n d Luclin's v e i l . T h e V a h Shir,
Froststone Keep. Beneath this ore fortress lie the Crystal Caverns,
whose city Shar V a h l was shunted here, live o n Luclin's dark side.
a network of C o l d a i n mines well k n o w n for their abundance o f
L u c l i n also holds w h a t remains o f the C o m b i n e Empire, w h i c h
velium ore. Loathe to abandon the r i c h m i n e , even t h o u g h they
was split i n t w o d u r i n g the assassination o f Tsaph Katta at the
were forced to leave Froststone Keep above, C o l d a i n miners still
hands of Lord Inquisitor Seru. Those w h o followed the beliefs o f
inhabit the caverns and fight w i t h the ore miners from above.
Tsaph Katta and remained loyal to the empire found their way to
Crystalline spiders also crawl t h r o u g h the caverns, serving as yet
the m o o n i n hopes o f rebuilding w h a t had become a shattered
another threat to any explorers w h o brave the depths o f these
empire. T h e y were followed by the Lord Inquisitor and his people,
caves.
intent o n h u n t i n g d o w n the Loyalists. B o t h groups, however,
Scars o f V e e s h a n : These rifts slashed i n t o the icy tundra o f found that the magic w h i c h brought t h e m to L u c l i n could n o t
Velious are the legendary mark o f Veeshan, the W u r m q u e e n . return t h e m to N o r r a t h , so b o t h factions o f the empire became
Skyshrine lies nestled at one end of the Great Scar, the largest trapped w i t h no way to r e t u r n to N o r r a t h .
canyon gouged from Velious's surface, w i t h the W a k e n i n g Lands
I n a d d i t i o n to Norrath's exiled races, several races and a huge
lying at the b o t t o m of the scar and the giant city of Kael Drakkal
variety o f flora and fauna seem indigenous to L u c l i n . T h e awe-
lying near the other end o f the scar where i t crosses the Great
somely powerful A k h e v a and the frightful G r i m l i n g s are the t w o
Divide.
most p r o m i n e n t of such races.
T h e southernmost tear ripped i n t o the Iceclad Ocean itself,
T r a v e l to and from L u c l i n is accomplished only by wizards using
forming Siren's Bay and Dragon C l a w Peninsula. T h i s area is
the ancient spires around N o r r a t h to connect w i t h a cavern called
home to o t h m i r , bulthar, and flocks of wyverns. Sirens populate
the Nexus, w h i c h lies far under Luclin's surface. Similarly, resi-
hidden grottos found i n the submerged caves o n the n o r t h e r n
dents o f L u c l i n can only reach N o r r a t h by traveling to the Nexus
shores of the bay, where underground fresh water pours from
and using the services o f a knowledgeable wizard at one o f the
beneath the mountains of the Great D i v i d e and empties i n t o
spires the C o m b i n e refugees constructed w i t h i n the Nexus.
Siren's Bay. Reports speak of fantastic creatures that d w e l l w i t h i n
some of these grottos: mermaids, ensorcelled beings, and seahorses. L u c l i n w i l l be referenced i n detail i n the upcoming Luclin and
Monsters of Luclin sourcebooks.
T h e westernmost scar serves as the home o f most o f Veeshan's
children, w h o gather around a great temple that honors the C i t i e s O F Lucidn
W u r m q u e e n . A vast necropolis h o n o r i n g fallen dragons has also
Shar V a h l : Shar V a h l is the city of the V a h Shir, where they
been constructed w i t h i n the penultimate scar. Few mortals have
have dwelt since the time o f the shifting w h e n they were trans-
ever crossed the Western Wastes of Velious to lay eyes u p o n either
ported to L u c l i n long ago. W h e n the city was translocated d u r i n g
the Dragon Necropolis or the T e m p l e of Veeshan.
the conflict between the Erudites and the Heretics, victims from
T o w e r of Frozen Shadow: T h e T o w e r of Frozen Shadow is the
the great battle were pulled along. T h e i r souls still drift to this day,
home o f Tserinna Syl'Tor, former beloved of M a y o n g Mistmoore.
wandering the thickets and hills outside of the city, accompany-
T h e walls of this tower are rumored to possess trapped spirits
ing the strange lunar creatures that wander the moonscape.
w i t h i n . T h e lord of this abode is u n k n o w n , but i t is clearly a place
K i n g Raja K e r r a t h rules Shar V a h l and has made i t k n o w n that
where undead roam. Witnesses w h o have dared to enter this tower
his people should reconnect w i t h N o r r a t h by w e l c o m i n g those
speak of an erudite ghost ( w h i c h many assume is the lord o f this
bold enough to make the journey from N o r r a t h to the Nexus, up
tower) that wanders the halls.
to Luclin's surface, and t h e n across the surface t o Shar V a h l . H e
W a k e n i n g Lands: A t the b o t t o m o f the largest rift Veeshan has also commanded some o f his citizens to make that same
carved i n t o Velious lies a h i d d e n valley, its warm climate and journey i n reverse and travel to Norrath's great cities to initiate
abundant g r o w t h defying the otherwise arctic climate o f Velious. diplomatic ties w i t h many o f Norrath's nations.
These W a k e n i n g Lands, as they are called, are home to a n a t i o n
of fey w h o watch over a temple o f Tunare. W i t h i n this temple,
followers o f the M o t h e r of A l l can cross the planar boundary and Pantheon o f Norrath
enter the Plane of G r o w t h where Tunare herself holds court. T h e
Chapter 6 o f the EverQuest: Player's Handbook presented the
W a k e n i n g Lands no doubt remain so verdant o n such a harsh
primary deities that embroil themselves i n Norrath's m o r t a l
c o n t i n e n t owing to Tunare's blessing.
affairs. Yet a large pantheon of other gods, b o t h major and minor,
Giants from Kael Drakkal use the W a k e n i n g Lands t o grow makes its influence felt upon the w o r l d . M a n y o f these gods, n o t
food, but ever the sons and daughters of Zek, they also make war already detailed i n the EverQuest: Player's Handbook, are de-
scribed here.
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The Greater Gobs The Rathe, The Council

The R a t h e is a c o u n c i l com-
T h e g r e a t e r g o d s are t h o s e w h o e x e r t a n e n o r m o u s a m o u n t o f
prised o f t w e l v e beings t h a t rule
p o w e r o v e r t h e w o r l d b u t w h o care n o t h i n g f o r t h e affairs o f
over the Plane of Earth. Each m e m -
m o r t a l s n o r seek m o r t a l v e n e r a t i o n t h r o u g h r e l i g i o n s d e v o t e d t o
ber o f t h e c o u n c i l has a n i d e n t i c a
them. Considered t h e c r e a t o r s o f a l l , t h e y are r e s p o n s i b l e f o r
presence: grass-green hair and
N o r r a t h ' s c o n c e p t i o n a n d ( s o m e say) its i n e v i t a b l e p r e - o r d a i n e d
earth-colored skin w i t h veins of
d e v a s t a t i o n . T h e i r b r e a t h is t h e w i n d t h r o u g h t h e t r e e s ; t h e i r
gold and turquoise. T h e Rathe
v o i c e is t h e r o a r o f w a t e r s .
C o u n c i l is t h e p h y s i c a l e x t e n s i o n
of the Plane of Earth. If one m e m -
E'ci, The Wintry Guaroian b e r is d i s p l a c e d a n d s l a i n , a n o t h e r
A m o n g t h e m o r t a l s , E'ci is k n o w n as t h e W i n t r y G u a r d i a n . She rises f r o m t h e d i r t t o t a k e its
is t h e s e c o n d m e m b e r o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e o f W a t e r . T h e goddess p l a c e . T h e C o u n c i l is t h e o n l y
p e r s o n i f i e s t h e essence o f i c e a n d r u l e s t h e p l a n e o f t h e s a m e elemental power to have looked
n a m e s a k e . W i t h i n h e r r e a l m , E'ci h o l d s great c o n t r o l over her down with interest upon
minions — exerting her authority to the point of tyranny. Hence, Norrath, yet it remains un-
she is k n o w n as " T h e I c e Q u e e n . " T h e t a l e s o f h e r d e v o t i o n t o t h e a l i g n e d i n its dealings w i t h o t h e r
balance o f h e r realm against t h e o t h e r gods. T h e R a t h e are considered
e l e m e n t a l powers have fostered a l i n - orderly neutral.
gering, fearful respect for E'ci
among the lesser gods. E'ci
a l i g n m e n t is n e u t r a l .
Tareio Marr, The Fathom
Loro, Ruler OF the Triumvirate OF Water
Fennin Ro, The T a r e w M a r r is t h e f i r s t m e m b e r o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e o f W a t e r . H e
is t h e s o l e l o r d a n d c o m m a n d e r o f t h e p l a n e ' s m o s t a b u n d a n t f o r m
Tyrantor
o f t h e e l e m e n t . L i t t l e is k n o w n a b o u t h i m . H e is a n e u t r a l g o d w h o
Fire a l m o s t a l w a y s stays a b o v e m o r t a l a f f a i r s . H e is b e l i e v e d t o h a v e
Fennin Ro given physical f o r m t o the concepts o f love and valor, many
rules the speculating that this creation resulted i n the manifestation of
greater el- M i t h a n i e l a n d E r o l l i s i M a r r a n d t h a t t h e y are h i s s o n a n d d a u g h -
emental Plane ter.
of Fire. The
Fire T y r a n t o f t e n
appears as a large
male h u m a n o i d with
barbaric features, a beard
o f searing f l a m e , g l o w i n g red
eyes, p o i n t e d ears, a n d f a n g s .
He is a f a n a t i c c o n c e r n i n g the
preservation of flame and fire, dis-
playing a short temper toward any
w h o w o u l d dare t o t h r e a t e n i t . By m o r t a l standards, F e n n i n Ro's
d e s t r u c t i v e a n d t y r a n n i c a l t e m p e r a m e n t a l i g n s h i m as d i s c o r d a n t
evil; he retains a strong i n f l u e n c e o n the w h e e l o f O r d e r and
D i s c o r d . S o l u s e k R o is t h e s o n o f F e n n i n Ro.

The Nameless, All-Father OF the GoOs

T h e N a m e l e s s is t h e d r i v i n g f o r c e a m o n g t h e g o d s a n d lesser
deities o f N o r r a t h . A being of u l t i m a t e c o m m a n d , this entity
possesses t h e p o w e r o f c r e a t i o n , c a u s i n g t h e u n i v e r s e t o e x i s t o r
n o t e x i s t ( a t i t s w h i m ) . B e y o n d t h i s v a g u e c o n c e p t i o n , i t is a n Xegony, The Queen OF Air
unknowable, ambiguous entity to mortals. T h e Nameless sur-
X e g o n y rules over t h e
passes a n y c o n v e n t i o n a l m o r a l i t y a n d m i g h t b e d e e m e d t o be o f
Plane o f A i r . She ap-
n e u t r a l a l i g n m e n t or o f all a l i g n m e n t s at once.
pears as a beautiful
young elven maiden
Povar, The VeileO One w i t h angel-like wings.
T h e Veiled One is t h e t h i r d m e m b e r o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e o f A m o n g the powers of
W a t e r . P o v a r is t h e c o n s c i o u s essence o f w a t e r i n i t s v a p o r o u s s t a t e the elements, her an-
a n d represents a t h i r d o f t h e r u l i n g p o w e r i n the Plane o f W a t e r . gelic grace and
Being neither male nor female i n physical f o r m , neither tangible appearance h a v e gar-
n o r i n c o r p o r e a l , t h i s d i v i n e e n t i t y is t h e m o s t e l u s i v e a n d m y s t e - nered her the highest
rious o f the T r i u m v i r a t e ' s members. K e e p i n g focused u p o n the regard a n d reverence.
r e a l m P o v a r assists i n g o v e r n i n g , P o v a r g i v e s n e i t h e r c a r e n o r Most delicate and be-
n o t i c e t o t h e t i d e s o f e v e n t s as t h e y c o m e t o pass u p o n N o r r a t h . n e v o l e n t i n her ways,
T h i s m e m b e r o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e has g i v e n n o r e c o r d e d n o t i o n o r s h e is a n e n i g m a u n t o
aci i o n b e y o n d us o w n r e a l m a n d its e l e m e n t a l p o w e r s ; l i k e m o s t her o w n , h a v i n g never
g r e a t e r g o d s , P o v a r is o f n e u t r a l a l i g n m e n t . turned her a t t e n t i o n to
the world below and
staying focused o n t h e
elemental powers.
Xegony is considered
neutral good.

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n o p u p i l s , a n d h e r s k i n is b l a c k as t h e n i g h t . S h e w e a r s b l a c k a n d
fc>€cmgoc»s gray robes, a n d a shadowy mist floats about her w h e r e v e r she
D e m i g o d s a r e t h e lesser g o d s , g e n e r a l l y t a k i n g o n smaller walks. She carries w i t h her a staff f o r m e d o f t w i s t i n g t e n d r i l s t h a t
avenues o f creation and influence w i t h i n the w o r l d o f N o r r a t h . cup an o r b o f blackest p i t c h . H e r w i c k e d h u m o r and penchant for
S o m e d e m i g o d s are o f t e n m o r t a l s w h o r e c e i v e d i v i n e a t t e n t i o n inflicting insanity show her neutral evil alignment.
from one of Greater G o d s a n d are r e w a r d e d w i t h t h e g i f t o f
divinity. Morell-Thule,
TheLorOoF
AyonaeRo,The
breams
Maestro
Ruler of the Demi-
Ayonae Ro rules the
Plane of Dreams,
Demi-Plane of Music and
M o r e l l - T h u l e oversees t h e
is the daughter of
r e a l m o f sleep. H e takes
Druzzil Ro. The
p r i d e i n his creations t h a t
Maestra can m o l d her
d w e l l w i t h i n his d o m i n -
r e a l m ( a n d s o m e say
i o n . M o r r e l l - T h u l e appears
the realms o f o t h e r gods) to
as a p u r e w h i t e c e n t a u r
the chords o f her tunes, i n f l u -
with the tailof a lion.
encing and affecting the
His silver hooves
emotions of others w i t h her
gleam in a light that
u n e a r t h l y m e l o d i e s a n d ce-
radiates f r o m a u n i -
e s t i a l s o n g s . S h e is o r d e r l y
corn-like h o r n on
neutral.
his brow. T h e Lord of
Dreams stands nearly 7 feet tall a n d
druzzil Ro, The s t r i k i n g l y h a n d s o m e , possessing a
Matron OF the Art youthful vigor made apparent in

Druzzil R o rules t h e D e m i - P l a n e h i s b r i g h t g r e e n eyes. H i s h a i r c a s -

o f M a g i c . S h e is t a l l a n d y o u t h f u l i n cades d o w n h i s spine a n d ends i n a

appearance, o f t e n resembling a n flowing white mane. Morell-Thule

Erudite. She wears a plati- is d i s c o r d a n t g o o d a n d is t h e o u t c a s t

num crown encrusted son of Cazic-Thule and his b r o t h e r o f Terris-

w i t h a blazing w h i t e gem T h u l e , w i t h w h o m he o f t e n contests. M i t h a n i e l M a r r counts

t h a t s h i n e s as b r i g h t l y h i m s e l f an ally o f M o r e l l - T h u l e .

as a s t a r p l u c k e d f r o m
the heavens. The RolFron Zek, The HoLLow Goo
Demi-Plane o f Magic O f t e n called " t h e F o r l o r n " or " t h e Prince of Despair," R o l f r o n
often appears as a Z e k was a k o b o l d elder s h a m a n o f B r e l l Serilis w h e n t h e D u k e o f
white and unblem- Below turned his back o n the kobolds i n favor of his other
ished marble c r e a t i o n s . R o l f r o n ' s rage w a s e m b r a c e d b y R a l l o s Z e k , w h o g r a n t e d
cascading against a R o l f r o n t r e m e n d o u s p o w e r and made h i m the Prince o f Despair.
featureless sky, but R o l f r o n is s a i d t o be a n a l b i n o t h a t w i e l d s a s w o r d f o r g e d b y R a l l o s
Druzzil R o bends t h e ap Zek f r o m t h e blackened remains o f Rolfron's very soul. R o l f r o n
pearance of her plane to dwells i n t h e shadow o f Rallos Zek, i n f l i c t i n g despair and h o p e -
suit her m o o d . Druzzil R o is lessness o n t h e v i c t i m s a n d e n e m i e s o f w a r . H e is n e u t r a l e v i l .
neutral.

Saryn, The Mistress OF Torment ano Pain

Lanys TVy I, The Laoy OF Envy Saryn, born a w o m a n of
T h e daughter o f I n n o r u u k a n d possibly the youngest o f all striking beauty, rules the
N o r r a t h ' s deities, L a n y s was a p o t h e o s i z e d by h e r f a t h e r t o d e m i - Demi-Plane o f Pain. This
g o d status f o l l o w i n g h e r role i n t h e B a t t l e o f B l o o d y Kithicor, hot, damp, and uncomfort-
wherein a force of T e i r ' D a l nearly destroyed Rivervale and able plane offers n o flat
H i g h k e e p . A C u l t o f E n v y m a d e e n t i r e l y o f d a r k elves m a i n t a i n s surfaces o n w h i c h t o w a l k .
a t e m p l e fortress i n t h e R a t h e M o u n t a i n s dedicated to t h e L a d y o f I n s t e a d , t h e g r o u n d is c l u t -
Envy. Despite her frenzy i n battle, Lanys m o r e o f t e n practices tered w i t h small, closely
c a l c u l a t e d c r u e l t y a n d is o f o r d e r l y e v i l a l i g n m e n t . placed stalagmites of
smooth obsidian. Saryn
LucLin, The Maioen OF busies h e r s e l f b y s p e n d i n g

Shadows personal t i m e w i t h those

unfortunate enough to live
Ruler over the Plane o f
in her realm. She captures
S h a d o w s , L u c l i n appears
a n d t o r m e n t s her subjects
as a s h o r t , e l f - l i k e b e -
at r a n d o m , t o y i n g w i t h h e r
ing. Because o f her
victims until her w h i m dic-
affinity for the dark
tates o t h e r w i s e . T h o s e w h o
corners o f the w o r l d ,
fall i n t o her hands may suf-
she h a s g a r n e r e d the
fer but a moment or for
devotion of many
m o n t h s at a t i m e . A l l live
rogues w h o offer a q u i c k
w i t h the fear t h a t at any t i m e
prayer t o her w h e n they
s h e m a y c h o o s e t h e m as a p a r t -
find themselves seeking
n e r . S a r y n is o r d e r l y e v i l .
the protection of the shad-
o w s . H e r eyes a r e s i l v e r y w i t h

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SuLLon Zek, The Maiben O F Rage Vallon Zek, The

A l s o referred to as " T h e Vengeful," S u l l o n Zek is another
demigoddess created by Rallos Zek to serve h i m i n war. S u l l o n was
a m o r t a l barbarian woman but is now the discordant evil Goddess
o f Rage.
Tallon Zek, The
BehoLoer O F BattLe
K n o w n as the Beholder o f
Battle and as a master of strat-
egy, T a l l o n Zek resides o n the
Plane o f W a r along w i t h his
alter ego, V a l l o n Zek. He
is a t a l l , older l o o k i n g ,
ore-like being w h o ap-
pears to be very wise.
H e wears a suit o f
sturdy steel plate ar-
mor without a helm
and carries his famed
obsidian war bow.
T a l l o n is a master
planner and a mer-
ciless opponent;
he is o r d e r l y
evil.
Terris-Thule, The bream
Scorcher
K n o w n as the Dream Scorcher
of the N i g h t m a r e ,
T e r r i s - T h u l e rules
the Demi-Plane o f
Nightmares. The
daughter of Cazic-Thule,
T e r r i s - T h u l e possesses an
equal measure o f her
father's cruelty and is dis-
Governor O F War
V a l l o n Zek, the
Governor of War,
dwells i n the Plane o f
W a r w i t h his alter ago,
T a l l o n Zek. V a l l o n is
also a master tactician and
takes the form of an older,
ore-like male w h o dons a
suit o f blackened c h a i n
m a i l , covered by an emer-
ald and black cloak. A s
the G o v e r n o r o f W a r ,
V a l l o n Zek takes the
regal appearance o f
a general at arms:
wise and upright,
stern and aristo-
cratic. H a n g i n g from his belt
is a silvery saber. L i k e his alter ego, V a l l o n is orderly e v i l .
VazaeLLe Kaleine, The Mat)
Vazaelle was once a mortal w h o lived amid the Heretics outcast
from Erudin. A devout follower o f Cazic-Thule, Vazaelle suc-
cumbed to her o w n zeal and prophetic visions and thereby
abandoned all semblance o f sanity. Cazic-Thule offered Vazaelle
her o w n realm o f power, w h i c h she twisted i n t o the visage o f old
Paineel. Occasionally, she experiences the vision o f some unfore-
seen event, w a t c h i n g ( i n her o w n madness) as the strands of the
future seek to affect some unsuspecting m o r t a l . Some say that
Vazaelle Kaleine sometimes acts o n her visions, imparting some
portent upon a m o r t a l and seeding t h e m w i t h a piece of her o w n
madness u n t i l the end o f their days. Vazaelle is discordant neutral.
Xev BristLebane, The Prince O F Fortune
Xev is considered the deity o f fortune, whether good or bad. He
is related t o Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, the K i n g of Thieves, but no

I cordant evil. She

delights i n t o r t u r i n g
the innocent as they
one is sure exactly h o w as the Trickster tells the tale differently
every t i m e . Xev has a small f o l l o w i n g among the merchants and
gamblers of Highpass H o l d and among gypsy fortune tellers. Like
slumber. Her pale skin whims of fate and fortune itself, X e v is discordant neutral.

I
shows hints o f gray,
stretching over her Zebuxoruk, The
tall, skeletal form. She possesses Forsaken
n o features o n her face, w i t h the
T h e Forsaken is neu-
exception of t w o empty eye sockets.
tral, choosing no
H e r hair is long, black, and straight,
side i n the af-
falling d o w n her back. T w o brass horns protrude from her fairs o f the
temples. g o d s .
M y t h
Tholuxe PaeLLs, GoO O F Lust speaks o f
T h o l u x e Paells is a m i n o r god w h o rarely appears i n N o r r a t h i a n the out-
religious texts. Some gypsies create and sell charms that venerate cast w h o is
h i m , such charms supposedly carrying Paells' blessing to make rumored to
others desire the wearer. I n large cities such as Freeport, practitio- h a v e escaped
ners o f the oldest profession offer prayers to T h o l u x e as well. the Plane o f Justice
T h o l u x e is discordant neutral. w h e n he walked N o r r a t h as a
mortal. He is disdained by a l l gods:
Torvonnilous, Loro O F Greet) Zebuxoruk is the Forsaken O n e , a disgrace among the pantheon
T o r v o n n i l o u s rules the Demi-Plane o f Greed. H e spends his o f N o r r a t h and their heroes. Rumors tell of a h i d d e n c i t y o n
days devising ways to increase his massive expanse o f w e a l t h . N o r r a t h that honors the ungod Zebuxoruk. T h i s c o m m u n i t y —
T h o u g h he wears all manner of jewelry o f the finest metals and comprised mostly o f fallen priests, paladins, and shadow knights
encrusted w i t h the most precious gems, his lust for treasure is — possesses fabled knowledge about Zebuxoruk's legend.
•
never satisfied. H e wears a suit of finely crafted green and yellow
embroidered silk c l o t h . T o r v o n n i l o u s appears as an average h u -
••J man male, clean shaven and proper. H e carries w i t h h i m an ornate
obsidian cane, crowned w i t h a p l a t i n u m dragon's head. He is
neutral e v i l .
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The Spirit Deities
Several powerful d i v i n e spirits are worshiped similarly t o dei-
ties by Norrath's more p r i m i t i v e . T h e y are different t h a n the
deities of Power, Influence, and Nature as they do not exist to rule
or be ruled by a plane o f existence nor are they tied to mortal
beliefs. T h e y are d i v i n e creatures imbued i n the physical and
spiritual world o f N o r r a t h itself. Shamans and beastlords, espe-
cially agnostic ones, draw their power from and form bonds w i t h
the spirits of animals and nature. These spirit deities are the most
powerful examples of such spirits.
Drinal, Th€ Silver Reaper
Very few beings k n o w of T h e Silver Reaper, associated w i t h the
gray m o o n seen from N o r r a t h o n a l l nights — D r i n a l . T h i s m o o n
was named after the spirit deity o f n i g h t , destruction, and death
by a humanoid tribe o f nomads before the era of great cities and
civilizations. D r i n a l , a l t h o u g h representing that w h i c h is dark, is
a neutral deity w h o represents the necessary end of the cycle o f
life. H e does not m a i n t a i n his watch over death out of malevo-
lence, but out of the necessity for i t t o occur i n order to fulfill the
cycle of life. His Lujien followers personify D r i n a l as an upright
white w o l f whose paws, t a i l , and maw are m i d n i g h t black. I t is said
that Drinal wields a silver sickle, the symbol of the crescent m o o n
that is most sacred to D r i n a l and his bestial worshipers.
Ehayae, Matron OFthebau>n
Very few beings k n o w o f Ehayae and even fewer pay homage to
her i n reverence and worship. T o those that do k n o w this name
and follow her guidance, she is the deity that maintains the cycle
o f b i r t h , r e b i r t h , and creation and is strongly tied t o D r i n a l , w h o
\
completes this cycle. T h e dawn and t w i l i g h t are symbols associ-
ated w i t h this goddess and are hours that her worshipers revere as
sacred. Ehayae, although representing that w h i c h is considered to
be good by many of the races o f N o r r a t h , is indeed a neutral
goddess. Her neutrality comes i n that she does n o t m a i n t a i n her
h a l f o f the cycle o f life out o f benevolence, but out o f the necessity.
Her G i h j n a followers personify Ehayae as a golden-skinned h u -
manoid female bearing the face and head of an ivory-beaked hawk
and golden wings i n place of arms. She is often depicted as h o l d i n g
a half-circle at the tips o f her wings i n representation o f the rising
and setting sun.
Sahteb Mahlni, The Feral Spirit
Sahteb M a h l n i is the most powerful of the k n o w n animal spirits
and is believed t o be the e m b o d i m e n t and source o f a n i m a l
instincts. Followers o f Sahteb M a h l n i are exclusively V a h Shir
w h o believe true wisdom and power come from understanding
and c o n t r o l l i n g the p r i m a l inner spirit w i t h i n all l i v i n g creatures.
T h e opposites o f life and death, predator and prey, and physical
and spiritual are the p r i m a l balances o f existence and must be
maintained. A l l life began as a spiritual existence, and upon death
all things return to a spiritual state u n t i l reborn i n t o new flesh.
O n l y through praise, reverence, and d e v o t i o n to Sahteb M a h l n i
— the greatest o f the ancestor spirits and the balance of life and
death — can e n l i g h t e n m e n t be achieved. V a h Shir of all dispo-
sitions, from the peaceful, contemplative shaman to the fierce,
bloodthirsty beastlord hear the c a l l i n g o f Sahteb M a h l n i . A s an
e m b o d i m e n t o f primal balance, Sahteb M a h l n i is neutral. W h e n
the Feral Spirit is described i n physical form, i t is as an ever-
changing composite creature made from a l l Norrath's animals.
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To vini a soul
T h e wind played coquettishly with her azure robe, and Arrialla wondered, not for the first time, whether the Oracle
could possibly have inconvenienced her more than by requiring her to make six separate trips to his island in these past
few months. She doubted it. She also doubted that even the extensive travel in which these visits had resulted might reveal
to her even a portion of the enlightenment she had left Felwithe to seek. Certainly, her brother had been unsuccessful
in the quest he had undertaken at the Oracle's insistence.
How appropriate, the young high elf thought as her slender finger dabbed a single tear from her cheek. She stood on the
prow of the Siren's Bane as it plowed eastward across the vast and as yet largely unexplored Ocean of Tears. She sailed in
the same direction her ancestors had traveled as they fled from Tunaria to the continent of Faydwer, where their new
civilizations would rise. If the tears of those elves had not formed the ocean, they had at least christened it. How
appropriate, then, that Arrialla should mourn her brother here.
And also how strange it seemed that the Oracle, one of her earliest mentors, should prove to be the link that brought
her brother and his quest back into her life. It seemed only a handful of years ago that Arrialla had won the trust of the
Oracle of K'Arnon. As the Koada'Dal thought on the matter, she smoothed the silken fabric of her elaborate robe,
loosening it from where the sea breeze tangled it around her lean, graceful legs. T h e robe had been her first gift from the
Oracle, a gesture of thanks all those years ago for her contributions to his library, the same collection she had come to
increase now.
Her recent journeys had started with a message her father received, addressed to those two men who'd brought news
of her brother's fate. However, Vagner and Halwain could not be located. Her father assumed that the message, sealed
with the mark of the Paladins of Truth in the city of Freeport, must be urgent, so Arrialla had searched for the men, but
could not find them. Rumors suggested only that the two were traveling the breadth of Norrath in search of shadowed men,
evidently sensing some connection between that mysterious folk and the evil tomb of Befallen where they claimed to have
met her brother's spirit and received a dire warning from him.
Although her father had felt it a gross violation of the humans' privacy, Arrialla had opened the message. T h e contents
easily justified her prying, however, and she set out at once to find Sir Artanis in the walled-off northern section of
Freeport. "I received your summons," she'd told him, and explained her arrival in the place of the human cleric and the
barbarian warrior. T h e knight had offered his sympathies regarding her brother's death, but in that peculiarly human way
did not long linger on the past. He indicated that Vagner and Halwain's assistance had been requested, but that he would
accept hers if she was willing and capable. Arrialla, still misty-eyed in her reverie, nearly smiled as she recalled the flicker
of surprise on the paladin's face as, before his eyes, she had transformed into a human woman. T h e lithe form was every
bit as lovely as her own, in its own way, and no doubt stirred even the dour paladin's interest, but that wasn't the effect
Arrialla had sought. T h e man understood her point immediately: Arrialla, an enchanter, was indeed capable.
Arrialla was invited at once to meet with Sir Artanis and several other senior paladins; the council took place instantly,
such was the priority of the matter. Arrialla soon understood why. T h e knights shared with her information they had
gained from a Tier'Dal wizard they had captured as he attempted to slip through the Freeport sewers, which all too often
served as a place of meeting for the fell-minded. Under magical coercion, the wizard admitted he had been trying to contact
the leaders of the Dismal Rage, a cult dedicated to the Prince of Hate, Innoruuk. T h e cult had nearly completed the
construction of a phylactery, a near-legendary device that could serve as a soul receptacle for a powerful necromancer,
whose body might thus live on endlessly in a sort of undead state. T h e dark elf identified himself as a follower of Solusek
Ro, with whom (as the paladins knew all too well) the necromancers of the Burning Dead were also affiliated.
Consequently, Sir Artanis and his fellows feared a connection between these activities and the warnings of Arrialla's
ghostly brother, Sir Ariam, regarding the imminent resurrection of the necromancer Marnek.
T h e Knights of Truth normally counted the Oracle of K'Arnon among their allies, but in this instance the Oracle had
apparently turned them away. They had sought answers elsewhere, but Arrialla suspected that the Oracle must know
something of the matter and had told the knights as much. "He likely expects you are unwilling—" Looking at Sir Artanis
with a friendly smile, she continued, "or unable to meet his price."
So, with their blessing, she had set sail for the Oracle's island in the Ocean of Tears. If indeed he could not help her,
then she would return to Felwithe and seek Vagner and Halwain so that they might know of the quest she'd taken up in
their name. T h e weather had been stormier on that first voyage, more like her thoughts both then and now.
Salt water spraying around her, Arrialla finally spied the Isle of Erollisi in the distance. Here dwelt the Sisters of Erollisi,
and it was also where the enchanter would disembark. She relinquished her position at the prow, strolling now to her
quarters below deck. She traveled exceptionally light; she had little need for anything beyond a small amount of food and
water. If some emergency beyond her skill presented itself, she could always use her magic to teleport herself to the safety
of her ancestral home.
She did bear one unusual possession: a book bound in red leather, one the very few known or even rumored copies of
the so-called Sanguine Tome. It was a volume of immense power that told of unspeakable magics from the ancient past.

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Arrialla had wrapped the volume tightly in fabric before she packed it into her satchel. She did not care to touch it. T h e
opening pages — the only ones she could hear to read at first, though she'd since forced herself to examine the tome
more closely — went on at great length about the method of creating the blood-ink used to inscribe and illustrate the
volume. It was unpleasant to say the least.
The Sanguine Tome was the Oracle of K'Arnon's latest price for information about the construction of a phylactery.
As Arrialla had suspected, he was knowledgeable in the matter. If he'd not known something of the phylactery, he'd
have told the paladins that no such thing existed — for, in the Oracle's questionably humble opinion, he knew
something about everything. Unfortunately, Arrialla could as yet not dispute this boastful claim. He was certainly a great
teacher, but she was not yet sure that he was a great man. O r in this case, elf.
Still, despite his vast knowledge, the Oracle never pretended there wasn't more he could learn, and hence he was
almost always willing to share some portion of his knowledge in return for yet more information. T h e Sanguine Tome
was the fifth of six volumes he had demanded of Arrialla, and each prompted the Oracle to reveal the next step in the
creation of a phylactery. T h e best way to learn the nature of a phylactery, he had told her, was to construct one. While
fearful of such a device, Arrialla had agreed. Sometimes, despite the lessons of her past, she grew forgetful like humans
and allowed curiosity to motivate her. Still, she rationalized, it's easier to destroy than to create — if she could build
such a device, then she would be capable of destroying one as well.
Siren's Bane glided up to the dock and Arrialla disembarked. She ate a light meal among the independent elven women
of the island and then wandered to a beach j list within sight of the small town at the dock. After checking that her satchel
was strapped on tightly, Arrialla cast a spell. A t first nothing appeared to happen as she gestured and spoke words of
power, but then the slight breeze blowing off the surface of the ocean began to gain strength, swirling around her. Her
ornate robe stirred, then flapped like a flag, and then the wind grew so strong that it pressed into her body, revealing
her lithe elven form as she stretched her willowy arms toward the sky.
A breath later, the wind seemed to pummel her. Whipped to a gale force, the tempest engulfed and then shredded
her. Then, as quickly as it had come, it was gone. Yet Arrialla remained, although now in the form of a majestic air
elemental. With a slow, graceful sweep of her arms, Arrialla lifted skyward, her contrail bending back the nearby grasses
and baish.
The island home of the Oracle of K'Arnon was not too distant, at least not for one who moved as the wind. T h e time
passed too quickly for Arrialla. In her elemental forms, more than any other, she found it possible to put the worries of
the world away.
Soon, she settled onto a promontory stretching from the island. Even as she resumed her natural appearance, two high
elven paladins arrived — members of the mysterious Guardians of K'Arnon who zealously guarded the Oracle. They
recognized her at once, one even deigning to acknowledge her with a slight nod of his head. Arrialla smiled briefly in
return, although for some reason she felt that the paladin sensed the presence of the tome in her satchel, and so was
welcoming it more than her. These paladins were an eerie lot and were a large part of her suspicion that there was
something more to the Oracle and his quest for knowledge than he shared.
She refused their offer to help her with the satchel and so she was briskly shown to the simple wooden building where
the Oracle greeted his guests. There were only a handful of rather ordinary books within the room, but Arrialla knew
quite well that his quarters and his presumably massive library would be hidden elsewhere. O f course, he'd known she
was soon to arrive, so a small glass of her favorite brandy was already waiting on a darkwood tray. He too was there,
reading serenely from some ancient text.
T h e Oracle was dressed differently than Arrialla had ever seen him. Always before he had worn the same robe as she,
a Robe of the Oracle, a garment he created for those he favored. That robe was light blue silk, bordered with elaborate
sigils, and while his new robe was of the same decoration, it was cobalt in color, far darker than hers.
"I am glad you admire the robe, young one," the Oracle said by way of greeting as Arrialla sat and sipped her brandy.
T h e Oracle turned from his open book — which closed automatically when his eyes averted — and continued, "One
like it, a Grand Robe of the Oracle, a new creation of mine, can be yours after you bring me the sixth book I seek."
Arrialla demurred, "Thank you, Oracle, but it's not a robe I desire, however fine yours seems. No, I desire a fifth lesson
on the creation of a phylactery in return for this, the Sanguine Tome. A n d I wish nothing more than the purported final
lesson once I return the sixth book. I need not fill your time. I require only the title of the final book."
"My dear, you are so hasty," said the Oracle. "The robe and all the secrets of the phylactery will be yours when you
visit me again after this."
Accepting the Sanguine Tome, the Oracle purred, "Thank you for this. I see this copy came from the heart of Accursed
Temple of Cazic-Thule in the southern jungle. It is most precious." He hefted it in his hand for a second and smiled
fondly, then said, in a decidedly firmer voice, "Now, then, the fifth lesson?"
Arrialla delicately sipped the remaining beverage and shook her head. "Please, first tell me the final book you seek,
then to the phylactery."
T h e Oracle sat silently for a moment. A long moment. T h e n he looked piercingly into Arrialla's eyes, and, when next
he spoke, his words rang with a terrible challenge.
"I require the Spellbook of Velketor the Sorcerer."
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Game
T h e game system i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d i n t h e EverQuest:
Player's Handbook covers almost all o f t h e rules t h a t b o t h players
a n d G M s w i l l use i n p l a y . T h i s c h a p t e r addresses s o m e R i l e s t h a t
the G M w i l l b r i n g i n t o play p r i m a r i l y d u r i n g adventures. H o w
h u r t is a c h a r a c t e r w h o t a k e s a f a l l ? i n t o l a v a ? H o w l o n g c a n a P C
h o l d h e r b r e a t h b e f o r e s h e s t a r t s t o d r o w n ? W h a t c h a r a c t e r class
is t h a t m e r c h a n t ? T h e s e q u e s t i o n s a n d m a n y m o r e w i l l b e a n -
swered here.
Tu>o Basic RuLes
F i r s t , t w o basic r u l e s m e n t i o n e d i n t h e EverQuest: Player's
Handbook are w o r t h q u i c k l y r e p e a t i n g h e r e .
Rounoing
In general, fractions should always be r o u n d e d d o w n in
E v e r Q u e s t , e v e n i f t h e f r a c t i o n i n q u e s t i o n is g r e a t e r t h a n h a l f .
T h i s r u l e a p p l i e s t o a l l r o l l s u n l e s s a c e r t a i n m i n i m u m is c a l l e d f o r
b y t h e r o l l ( s u c h as t h o s e f o r h i t p o i n t s a n d d a m a g e e f f e c t s ) .
Multiplying
S o m e t i m e s a r u l e has y o u m u l t i p l y a n u m b e r o r a d i e r o l l . A s
l o n g as y o u a r e u s i n g a s i n g l e m u l t i p l i e r , m u l t i p l y n o r m a l l y . W h e n
using t w o or more multipliers, however, you should c o m b i n e t h e m
i n t o a single m u l t i p l i e r , w i t h each m u l t i p l i e r b e y o n d t h e first
h a v i n g its v a l u e r e d u c e d b y o n e . S o , i f y o u are t o l d t o a p p l y a x 2
m u l t i p l i e r a n d a x 3 m u l t i p l i e r t o t h e same effect, y o u w o u l d reduce
t h e x 3 m u l t i p l i e r by o n e step a n d add t h e t w o t o g e t h e r i n t o a single
x4 m u l t i p l i e r (since 2 + 2 = 4 ) .
For e x a m p l e , A s h r a m , a h i g h - l e v e l h u m a n f i g h t e r , wields a
scimitar, a weapon w i t h a threat range of 18-20. T h i s means that
h e scores a c r i t i c a l t h r e a t o n a n a t u r a l ( u n m o d i f i e d ) a t t a c k r o l l o f
1 8 - 2 0 . A s h r a m is a n e x p e r t a t u s i n g h i s s c i m i t a r , a n d h e has t h e
I m p r o v e d C r i t i c a l ( s c i m i t a r ) feat. T h i s feat d o u b l e s t h e w e a p o n ' s
t h r e a t r a n g e , i n c r e a s i n g i t t o 1 5 - 2 0 . I f t h e keen weapon a b i l i t y w a s
used o n t h e s c i m i t a r , i t w o u l d also d o u b l e t h e w e a p o n ' s threat
r a n g e . Y e t s i n c e t h e s c i m i t a r ' s t h r e a t r a n g e is a l r e a d y d o u b l e d d u e
to A s h r a m ' s I m p r o v e d C r i t i c a l feat, t h et w o x 2 m u l t i p l i e r s are
c o m b i n e d i n t o a single x 3 m u l t i p l i e r , resulting i n a final threat
range o f 1 2 - 2 0 .
S p e l l d a m a g e is h a n d l e d a b i t d i f f e r e n t l y f r o m n o r m a l m u l t i p l i e r
effects. M o s t m u l t i p l i e d die rolls call f o r r o l l i n g m u l t i p l i e d d i c e
separately a n d t o t a l i n g the results. For e x a m p l e , A s h r a m n o r m a l l y
d e a l s l d 6 + 4 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e w i t h h i s s c i m i t a r . I f h e scores a
critical h i t , he rolls 2 d 6 + 8 instead. T h u s , if A s h r a m rolled a 3 a n d
a 4 , h e w o u l d d e a l a t o t a l o f 15 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e . Y e t i f K a l e e n a ,
a s p e l l c a s t e r , cast a s p e l l d e a l i n g ( 2 d 1 0 + 4 ) x 10 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e ,
s h e w o u l d f i g u r e t h e base d a m a g e t o t a l f i r s t , a n d o n l y a f t e r w a r d
a p p l y t h e x 10 d a m a g e m u l t i p l i e r . H e n c e , i f K a l e e n a ' s p l a y e r r o l l e d
System
12 o n 2 d 1 0 , h e r base t o t a l w o u l d b e 1 6 , a n d t h e f i n a l d a m a g e t o t a l
w o u l d be 160.
Skill ant) Ability Checks
EverQuest is u l t i m a t e l y a b o u t h e r o i c c h a r a c t e r s a c c o m p l i s h i n g
c e r t a i n goals ( o r d y i n g h o r r i b l y b u t h e r o i c a l l y i n t h e a t t e m p t ) .
T h e game system a n d its dice r o l l s are m e r e l y a w a y t o c o d i f y
w h e t h e r P C s s u c c e e d o r f a i l a t s p e c i f i c tasks o n t h e i r w a y t o
a c c o m p l i s h i n g t h o s e g o a l s . W h i l e m a g i c a n d c o m b a t are t h e m o s t
c o m m o n systems f o r r e s o l v i n g e n c o u n t e r s o n c e they t u r n v i o l e n t ,
t h e rest o f t h e P C s ' t r i a l s a n d t r i b u l a t i o n s i n N o r r a t h are r e s o l v e d
using skill a n d ability checks. These checks determine h o w a
c h a r a c t e r fares w h e n s h e is n o t s w i n g i n g a s w o r d o r c a s t i n g a s p e l l ,
and they govern the b u l k o f a character's non-combat interactions
w i t h i n t h e s e t t i n g : w h a t is t h e r e a l m o t i v e o f t h i s d a r k e l f w h o
claims t o b e a t r a i t o r t o N e r i a k ? c a n y o u scale the o u t e r w a l l o f
Karnor's Castle w i t h o u t drawing t h e attention o f the drolvarg
sentries? w i l l Q u i l l m a n e a l l o w y o u t o r i d e bareback so you c a n
reach t h e d r u i d circle i n t i m e to w a r n t h e m o f the gnoll invasion?
c a n y o u h a n g o n t o t h e f l y i n g pegasus w i t h o u t f a l l i n g off? S o m e o f
a campaign's most dramatic moments occur outside o f combat.
Calling For Checks
A s G M , your primary decisions w h e n adjudicating skill a n d
ability checks center u p o n d e t e r m i n i n g w h i c h activities merit
r o l l s a n d t h e n d e c i d i n g h o w a s k i l l o r a b i l i t y m a y be used i n a g i v e n
s i t u a t i o n . T h e first d e c i s i o n regarding w h e n t o call f o r checks
depends m a i n l y o n your group's preferred style o f play. Many
g r o u p s l i k e t o use r o l l s t o a d j u d i c a t e success o r f a i l u r e i n m o s t
s i t u a t i o n s t h a t arise d u r i n g g a m e p l a y , f e e l i n g t h i s m e t h o d best
represents t h e PCs' abilities a n d skills e m p l o y e d i n t h e game.
O t h e r g r o u p s p r e f e r t o r o l l f e w e r d ice c h e c k s d u r i n g g a m e play a n d
i n s t e a d r o l e - p l a y t h r o u g h s i t u a t i o n s . I n t h e l a t t e r case, t h e G M
m i g h t reference a character's ability o r t o t a l skill m o d i f i e r a n d
s i m p l y decide t h e results o f an a c t i o n w i t h o u t b r e a k i n g t h e f l o w
o f P C a n d N P C d i a l o g u e t o pause f o r a d i e r o l l . N e i t h e r m e t h o d
is r i g h t o r w r o n g ; y o u s i m p l y n e e d t o g e t a f e e l i n g f o r h o w y o u a n d
your group prefer t o play.
M o s t g r o u p s use b o t h m e t h o d s , r e s e r v i n g d i e r o l l s f o r m o r e
d r a m a t i c , i m p o r t a n t tasks a n d h a n d l i n g less c r i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n s
w i t h o u t d i e rolls t o k e e p g a m e play m o v i n g a l o n g . For e x a m p l e ,
y o u m a y n o t ask a t r o l l w a r r i o r t o b o t h e r r o l l i n g a n I n t i m i d a t e
check to frighten a traveling merchant i n t o selling a hungry troll
b r i s t l i n g w i t h w e a p o n s some f o o d , especially i f t h e player has role-
played t h e scene w e l l a n d t h e P C has a g o o d I n t i m i d a t e skill
m o d i f i e r , b u t w h e n t h e t r o l l m u s t get some crucial i n f o r m a t i o n o u t
o f a h u m a n spy l a t e r i n t h e a d v e n t u r e , t h e n y o u m i g h t c a l l f o r a n
Intimidate check.
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N e x t , deciding how a skill or ability check should be used
depends o n several factors. Chapter 4: Skills of the EverQuest:
Player's Handbook offers guidance o n h o w to use skills and h o w t o
use ability checks w h e n n o skill applies to a task. Keep i n m i n d
that many skills can be used effectively i n different ways; further-
more, some skills overlap w i t h other skills, meaning that one skill
may often be used as a check for tasks typically covered by another
skill. For instance, you can use the Search s k i l l to follow the tracks
of an N P C w h o was periodically d r o p p i n g something b e h i n d
himself or perhaps losing blood. Even t h o u g h t r a c k i n g is typically
handled w i t h Wilderness Lore and the T r a c k feat, i n this case a PC
can search for specific clues of blood drops rather t h a n rely o n the
tracks themselves. Players w i l l get quite i n v e n t i v e w i t h h o w
universally their skills m i g h t be applied to certain situations, and
you need to find a line between rewarding creative play and
allowing skills w h o l l y to supplant other skills.
Imposing a c o n d i t i o n a l penalty w h e n a skill barely overlaps to
cover a particular f u n c t i o n or is a square peg being used for a r o u n d
hole is often reasonable. For example, even t h o u g h such an
activity is typically handled w i t h the G a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n skill, a
h i g h elf character attempts to use her considerable D i p l o m a c y
skill to make friends w i t h the locals and gather i n f o r m a t i o n o n
illicit trading w i t h a nearby g n o l l camp. M e a n w h i l e , a rogue
character would like to use G a t h e r I n f o n n a t i o n for the same
purpose. You might allow the h i g h elf a D i p l o m a c y check w i t h a
stiff c o n d i t i o n a l penalty; since proper noble etiquette disdains
prying i n t o another's affairs, using Diplomacy is something o f a
skdl forced to overlap. A l s o l i m i t i n g the amount and quality o f
results gained from the use o f Diplomacy i n this situation would
be reasonable. T h e rogue, however, is quite used to k n o w i n g w h o
and h o w to ask and has a chance to find out better i n f o r m a t i o n
w i t h no penalties to the attempt. People d o n o t m i n d being p o l i t e
to the h i g h elf lady, but they are n o t about to air their dirtiest
secrets w i t h someone so regal.
Do n o t avoid m a k i n g use of such overlap, since i t w i l l allow
characters to function effectively i n a wide variety o f situations
and reward t h e m for developing their characters' skills. So long as
characters w i t h more specific skills are more effective at accom-
plishing the tasks tied to those skills, all w i l l be w e l l .
Using Alternate Abilities por Ski LI Checks
Each skill is tied to a particular key ability. T h e majority of the
time, the skill check should be performed using that key ability
modifier and the PC's skill ranks. Occasionally, you can call for
skill checks and stipulate that an alternate ability's modifier be
used along w i t h the skill ranks for that skill check. Examples
might include:
• A n ogre wants to impress someone w i t h a feat of Strength, so
you call for a Perform skill check that uses Strength instead o f
Charisma as the key ability.
• A ranger tries to figure out how t o saddle properly a griffon
trained for aerial combat. Y o u call for a Ride skill check using
Intelligence instead o f Dexterity.
• A h u m a n rogue disguises herself as a young barbarian but
finds she must endure a frigid n i g h t o n the tundra while t r y i n g to
m a i n t a i n the disguise. You call for a Disguise check using C o n s t i -
t u t i o n instead o f Charisma.
Conditional Mobipiers to a RolL
T h e core mechanic for resolving skill or ability checks relies o n
rolling a d20 against a set difficulty class ( D C ) . A p a r t from skill
ranks and other n o r m a l modifiers, this check can be further
modified i n one of t w o ways: the roll itself may receive a modifier,
w h i c h makes the r o l l more or less likely to beat the D C for the
check; alternately, the D C for the check may be modified, m a k i n g
the task at hand more or less difficult to accomplish.
A s a guideline, factors that affect a PC's performance i n
completing the task modify the die r o l l of the check. A i d from
another character, additional i n f o r m a t i o n about the task being
attempted, interference from opponents, and incorrect or mis-
leading information are all factors thatdirectly affect the character's
ability t o accomplish the task i n question. T h e task itself is n o t any
more or less difficult to accomplish; rather, the character's ability
to complete the task is positively or negatively affected.
O n the other h a n d , factors that affect the task itself modify the
difficulty class o f the skill or ability check. E n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i -
tions (such as ambient light or background noise), unusually h i g h
standards for c o m p l e t i n g the task, and a particularly adroit or
gullible opponent are all factors that make the task itself easier or
more difficult to accomplish. T h e character's actual competence
is n o t affected, and thus her die roll is made normally.
I n many ways, modifying the r o l l and changing the D C do the
same exact t h i n g . T h e difference is that i n the one case the
character controls h o w she approaches the task, and thus keeping
the d i s t i n c t i o n between the t w o sorts o f modifiers clear is impor-
tant. W h i l e there is no difference mechanically, the difference i n
player mindset can be quite substantial. A l s o , distinguishing
between the two sorts of modifiers allows you to alter the D C o f
the check w i t h o u t i n f o r m i n g the player as to w h y exactly you are
doing so. T h i s tactic is particularly i m p o r t a n t for interactions
between PCs and NPCs, for revealing all of the factors influencing
the D C would tell the players more t h a n you m i g h t wish about the
people w i t h w h o m they are dealing.
W h e n adding modifiers, the only rule you really need to
consider is that a favorable circumstance gives a + 2 modifier to the
r o l l or a - 2 modifier to the D C o f the check, whereas an unfavor-
able circumstance gives a - 2 penalty to the r o l l or a +2 modifier
to the D C of the check. I n the case of extreme circumstances, you
can add modifiers greater t h a n + / - 2 to the roll or check. These
modifiers may be added and subtracted for any number of circum-
stances, but you should n o t get too carried away i n this respect or
you risk slowing d o w n game play. O n c e you have figured all the
modifiers, simply add t h e m together to get a total modifier and
final D C check.
Highly Speci F'IC Tasks
Sometimes, a player w i l l k n o w exactly what he wants to do and
w i l l describe i t i n some detail. I f he does this, you should award
h i m a +2 bonus to the check since he has t h o u g h t the situation
t h r o u g h enough to form a concrete idea of what he wants to do
w i t h his character. I f a character is searching for an individual in
a r o o m , for instance, and specifically looks i n every part o f the
r o o m where the target could reasonably be expected to be h i d i n g ,
he deserves a bonus for his thoroughness. I f he just conducts a
general search o f the area, however, and offers n o specific detail
o n h o w he conducts the search, he does n o t m e r i t a bonus to the
check. O f course, if the player specifies details for a check that j ust
does n o t apply, he should n o t get a bonus to the check (he should
not get a penalty, either — extra detail is never bad).
The PC's Best FrienD
M a n y players find the skill system somewhat o v e r w h e l m i n g
and despair that their characters have only a l i m i t e d number o f
skill points to spend and many p o t e n t i a l skills to buy. Yet many
skills have DCs for basic tasks i n the 5-15 range, w h i c h means
characters can accomplish many feats simply by t a k i n g 10 o n a
skill check. A n average PC can make a C l i m b check w i t h a D C
of 10 w i t h o u t needing to make a skill check, even i f she has n o
ranks i n the s k i l l . You should encourage players to use the take 10
rule, since it lets t h e m do a wide variety o f tasks they might n o t
have t h o u g h t they could do and also considerably speeds up game
play.
HOLD S U C C E S S F U L is S U C C E S S F U L ?
A successful skill check always means the character accom-
plishes what she set out to do, but it does n o t necessarily mean that
she d i d i t as w e l l as she hoped. Generally, a better check result
means the character is more successful i n some way. A superior
Appraise check n o t only notices the gems encrusting the scepter
are flawed and poorly aligned, but that untarnished scratch marks
in the bronze settings i m p l y the o r i g i n a l gemstones were recently
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p n e J o u t a n d replaced w i t h t h e f l a w e d ones. A c h e c k result e q u a l
t o t h e 1X2 f o r t h e task o f f e r s m i n i m a l success. A check that
e x c e e d s t h e D C f o r t h e t a s k b y 10 o f f e r s a g r e a t e r l e v e l o f d e t a i l o r
i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d a c h e c k t h a t exceeds t h e D C by 2 0 or m o r e offers
a l l t h e c h a r a c t e r c o u l d ask f o r i n a s i n g l e c h e c k .
Ability Checks
W h e n a PC tries t o d o s o m e t h i n g n o t adequately covered by
c o m b a t o r s k i l l c h e c k s , a b i l i t y c h e c k s are o f t e n a l l y o u h a v e l e f t t o
use. A c h a r a c t e r t r y i n g t o w i n a g a m e o f s t r a t e g y , f o r i n s t a n c e ,
m i g h t m a k e an unaided I n t e l l i g e n c e c h e c k t o succeed, whereas a
character h o p i n g to handle a delicate item w i t h o u t breaking it
m i g h t r e l y e n t i r e l y o n h e r n a t u r a l D e x t e r i t y t o save t h e d a y . Y o u
c a n h a n d l e a b i l i t y c h e c k s i n t h r e e w a y s , w h i c h a r e as f o l l o w s :
• First, y o u m i g h t h a v e a P C make a single check using an
appropriate a b i l i t y . T h e Intelligence check for g a m i n g described
a b o v e falls i n t o t h i s category. M a n y a c t i v i t i e s c a n be covered
u s i n g s u c h a c h e c k , b u t r e m e m b e r t h a t s o m e s i t u a t i o n s are l i k e l y
b e b e t t e r h a n d l e d u s i n g s a v i n g t h r o w s i n s t e a d (see b e l o w ) .
• A second m e t h o d involves using one ability check t o i n f l u -
ence another, related check. I n the g a m i n g example above, you
m i g h t use a W i s d o m c h e c k t o r e p r e s e n t t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s a b i l i t y t o
u n d e r s t a n d t h e o p p o n e n t ' s general strategy a n d rule t h a t a suc-
cessful c h e c k g r a n t s t h e c h a r a c t e r a + 2 b o n u s o n his I n t e l l i g e n c e
check to w i n the game.
• F i n a l l y , s o m e tasks m i g h t r e q u i r e t w o o r m o r e d i f f e r e n t a b i l i t y
c h e c k s . T h e s e are t y p i c a l l y m u l t i p a r t tasks, i n w h i c h o n e a b i l i t y
is u s e d t o a c c o m p l i s h p a r t o f t h e t a s k a n d a n o t h e r is u s e d t o
c o m p l e t e i t . For e x a m p l e , a P C m i g h t need to lift a heavy u r n
w i t h o u t s p i l l i n g its c o n t e n t s . T o do this, he would make
Strength check to lift the urn and a Dexterity check to avoid
s p i l l i n g its c o n t e n t s . I n a s i m i l a r f a s h i o n , a n a b i l i t y c h e c k c a n be
c o m b i n e d w i t h a skill check. I f t h e character above f o u n d he
needed to o p e n a stuck door w i t h o u t attracting a t t e n t i o n , he
would make a Strength check t o open the door and a Sneak check
t o d o so q u i e t l y .
No m a t t e r t h e sort o f c h e c k used, c e r t a i n tasks are a l w a y s
d i f f i c u l t t o c o d i f y u p f r o n t a n d are l e f t t o y o u r b e s t j u d g m e n t
d u r i n g t h e g a m e . Just p i c k t h e s o r t o f c h e c k t h a t m a k e s t h e m o s t
sense, a n d d o n ' t s w e a t t h e d e t a i l s .
Saving Throtos
S o m e situations m e r i t saving throws instead o f skill or a b i l i t y
c h e c k s , a n d t h e y are h a n d l e d i n a s i m i l a r m a n n e r . A s w i t h a b i l i t y
c h e c k s , y o u m u s t f i r s t c h o o s e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e save f o r t h e c h e c k
a n d t h e n assign a D C .
S a v i n g throws and ability checks m i g h t seem t o overlap, b u t
t h e y a c t u a l l y c o v e r d i s t i n c t s o r t s o f s i t u a t i o n s . A b i l i t y c h e c k s are
used w h e n t h e c h a r a c t e r tries t o a c c o m p l i s h s o m e t h i n g ; s a v i n g
t h r o w s a r e used t o a v o i d h a r m . A b i l i t y c h e c k s m e a s u r e r e s u l t s of
a c t i o n s ; s a v i n g t h r o w s measure t h e results o f reactions. A Forti-
t u d e s a v e , f o r i n s t a n c e , is u s e d t o resist d a m a g e o r t o endure
p u n i s h i n g forces t h a t m i g h t cause t h e P C h a r m . A C o n s t i t u t i o n
c h e c k , b y c o n t r a s t , is u s e d t o a c c o m p l i s h s o m e t h i n g r e q u i r i n g
p h y s i c a l t o u g h n e s s — s u c h as a l o n g s p r i n t — that the PC could
not accomplish otherwise. Similarly, a Reflex s a v e is u s e d t o
represent t h e character a v o i d i n g h a r m via q u i c k reflexes, w h i l e a
D e x t e r i t y c h e c k m i g h t be used t o r e s c u e a n o t h e r P C f r o m a s i m i l a r
f a t e . I n b o t h cases, t h e s a v e is a l l a b o u t a v o i d i n g circumstances
b e y o n d t h e PC's c o n t r o l , w h i l e t h e c h e c k is f o r a n i n s t a n c e i n
w h i c h the character owns more c o n t r o l over the situation.
A l s o i m p o r t a n t is t h e f a c t t h a t s a v i n g t h r o w s r e p r e s e n t a PC's
e x p e r i e n c e , w h i l e a b i l i t y c h e c k s g e n e r a l l y d o n o t . A t a s k t h a t is a
m . u i c r o f r a w a b i l i t y is t y p i c a l l y a c h e c k , s i n c e a n y o n e w i t h a g i v e n
a b i l i t y s c o r e w i l l d o as w e l l as a n y o n e else w i t h t h e s a m e s c o r e .
task t h a t r e f l e c t s a PC's e x p e r i e n c e u s u a l l y r e q u i r e s a s a v e , s i n c e
i t i n v o l v e s m a t t e r s t h e c h a r a c t e r has l i k e l y e x p e r i e n c e d b e f o r e .
A s s i g n i n g d i f f i c u l t i e s f o r s a v i n g t h r o w s is f a i r l y s t r a i g h t f o r w a r d
a n d is h a n d l e d as f o l l o w s :
S p e l l s : 10 + spell l e v e l + caster's a b i l i t y m o d i f i e r .
M o n s t e r S p e c i a l A t t a c k s o r Q u a l i t i e s : 10 + 1/2 m o n s t e r ' s HD
+ ability modifier.*
Miscellaneous: 10 t o 2 0 . U s e 15 w h e n i n d o u b t .
* The a b i l i t y used t o m o d i f y t h e D C o f a monster's special
attack or quality depends upon the nature of that attack or quality.
Common a b i l i t i e s t o use a r e C o n s t i t u t i o n f o r m o s t abilities
generated f r o m t h e creature's b o d y s u c h as p o i s o n o r breath
weapons; Intelligence or W i s d o m for most spell-like powers; and
C h a r i s m a for most supernatural powers, especially those relating
to mind-affecting powers.
Encounters ant) Combat
Whether barbarians facing a wooly m a m m o t h or humans
r u n n i n g f r o m t h e c i t y w a t c h , e n c o u n t e r s o f a l l sorts are t h e b r e a d
and butter o f EverQuest campaigns. I n order t o keep the game
running smoothly, the G M must handle encounters effectively
a n d manage t h e c o m b a t t h a t c a n ensue i f t h e PCs d o n o t f i n d a
safer a l t e r n a t i v e t h a n c o n f l i c t t o o v e r c o m i n g o b s t a c l e s .
Encounter distance
N o m a t t e r t h e sort o f e n c o u n t e r t h e PCs face, t h e distance
b e t w e e n t h e PCs a n d a n y p o t e n t i a l t h r e a t t h e y f a c e is o f p a r a -
m o u n t importance. W h i l e crossing the C o m m o n l a n d s , do they
n o t i c e t h e n i g h t f a l l g i a n t i n t i m e t o evade i t , o r n o t ? T h e rules t h a t
f o l l o w a r e f o r use p r i m a r i l y i n w i l d e r n e s s o r u r b a n s e t t i n g s , as
a e n c o u n t e r s i n d o o r s are i n f l u e n c e d m o s t l y by l i n e o f sight a n d t h e
a m o u n t o f l i g h t a n d v i s i o n a v a i l a b l e t o e a c h side.
W h e n a n e n c o u n t e r is p o s s i b l e , y o u s h o u l d d e t e r m i n e when
a n d i f t h e c r e a t u r e s o n e a c h s i d e c a n see o n e a n o t h e r . E a c h s i d e
may d e t e c t t h e o t h e r at any t i m e w i t h i n these l i m i t s , b u t t h e y w i l l
s u r e l y s p o t o n e a n o t h e r as t h e y a p p r o a c h . W h e n a n e n c o u n t e r
b e t w e e n t h e PCs and an N P C o r c r e a t u r e is i m m i n e n t , f o l l o w
these steps:
1. D e t e r m i n e v i s i o n c o n d i t i o n s a n d t e r r a i n . S e l e c t f r o m t h e
choices o n Table 2 - 1 : S p o t t i n g Distance.
2. I f l i n e o f s i g h t o r i l l u m i n a t i o n d e f i n e s t h e d i s t a n c e at w h i c h
t h e e n c o u n t e r o c c u r s (as o f t e n h a p p e n s i n d o o r s ) , s t a r t t h e e n -
counter there. Otherwise, roll for spotting distance o n Table 2 - 1 :
Spotting Distance.
3. A l l c r e a t u r e s i n v o l v e d m a k e S p o t c h e c k s . S u c c e s s m e a n s
t h a t o n e c r e a t u r e sees t h e o t h e r c r e a t u r e o r g r o u p . R e f e r t o T a b l e
2-2: S p o t t i n g D i f f i c u l t y f o r m o d i f i e r s t o these checks.
4- I f n e i t h e r s i d e s u c c e e d s , a l l c r e a t u r e s s p o t e a c h o t h e r a t o n e -
half the distance rolled on Table 2 - 1 .
T h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s t h a t c a n a f f e c t t h e D C o f a S p o t c h e c k are
as f o l l o w s :
S i z e : A d d + 4 t o t h e base D C o f 2 0 f o r e a c h size c a t e g o r y t h e
c r e a t u r e b e i n g s p o t t e d is s m a l l e r t h a n M e d i u m - s i z e o r —4 f o r e a c h
size c a t e g o r y l a r g e r . Y o u c a n m a k e e x c e p t i o n s f o r c r e a t u r e s w i t h
u n u s u a l s h a p e s , s u c h as a L a r g e s n a k e t h a t is l o w t o t h e g r o u n d a n d
t h u s as h a r d t o see as a S m a l l c r e a t u r e .
C o n t r a s t : H o w starkly t h e creature's c o l o r i n g stands o u t against
the surroundings. S p o t t i n g a brightly colored drake i n a dark
j u n g l e is easy; s e e i n g w i n t e r w o l v e s i n t h e s n o w is h a r d .
S t i l l n e s s : C r e a t u r e s t h a t are n o t m o v i n g are m o r e d i f f i c u l t t o
see.
S i x o r M o r e C r e a t u r e s : G r o u p s o f c r e a t u r e s arc e a s i e r t o s p o t ,
e v e n i f t h e creatures are s m a l l e r t h a n M e d i u m - s i z e .
M o o n l i g h t : N i g h t t i m e , but w i t h m o o n l i g h t (or similar light).
S t a r l i g h t : N i g h t t i m e w i t h n o m o o n b u t a clear, starry sky (or
A
similar light).
T o t a l D a r k n e s s : O v e r c a s t at n i g h t , o r o t h e r w i s e l i g h t l e s s .
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a c c o u n t t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t t h e t w o groups w i l l miss e a c h o t h e r
entirely.
Table 2-1: Spotting Distance
T o h a n d l e such a s i t u a t i o n , simply let there be a 5 0 % chance
Terrain Distance t h a t t h e o t h e r creatures e n c o u n t e r e d a n d t h e PCs d o n o t get any
Smoke or heavy f o g 2 d 4 x 5 f t . (avg. 2 5 f t . ) c l o s e r b u t r a t h e r pass b y e a c h o t h e r , s u c h as w h e n o n e g r o u p is
Jungle or dense f o r e s t 2 d 4 x 10 f t . ( 5 0 f t . ) m o v i n g n o r t h a n d t h e o t h e r east. ( C r e a t u r e s f o l l o w i n g t h e P C s '

Light forest t r a i l , o f course, always close w i t h t h e m . )

3 d 6 x 10 f t . (105 f t . )
Scrub, brush, or bush 6 d 6 x 1 0 f t . (210 f t . )
Grassland, little cover 6 d 6 x 2 0 f t . ( 4 2 0 ft.)
Combat
Total darkness Limit of sight if less than above W h i l e EverQuest is f u n d a m e n t a l l y a r o l e - p l a y i n g g a m e , m a n y
o f its m o s t e x c i t i n g m o m e n t s c o m e f r o m c o m b a t . A s t h e G M , y o u
Indoors (lit) Line of sight
m u s t e n s u r e t h a t c o m b a t f l o w s s m o o t h l y , stays e x c i t i n g , a n d t h a t
e v e r y o n e i n t h e g a m e is t r e a t e d f a i r l y . T h e f o l l o w i n g m e c h a n i c s
and advice p r o v i d e y o u w i t h tools a n d tips f o r r u n n i n g better
combat encounters.

Table 2-2: Spotting DiFFicuLty Starting an Encounter

Circumstances DC
D e p e n d i n g o n h o w e n c o u n t e r distance a n d s p o t t i n g was r e -
Base 20* solved, a n encounter can begin i n one o f three situations:
Size + / - 4 per size category One Side A w a r e of the Other: I n t h i s case, y o u n e e d t o
Contrast +/—5 o r more d e t e r m i n e h o w m u c h t i m e t h e a w a r e side has t o p r e p a r e f o r t h e
Stillness (not moving) +5 c o m i n g e n c o u n t e r . I f t h e r e is l i t t l e t o n o t i m e t o p r e p a r e , t h e a w a r e
s i d e is a l l o w e d a s u r p r i s e r o u n d (see " S u r p r i s e " o n p a g e 3 6 1 o f t h e
Six or more creatures -2
E v e r Q u e s t : Player's Handbook) to take one action (either move or
Moonlightt +5 a t t a c k ) w h i l e t h e u n a w a r e s i d e is c a u g h t f l a t - f o o t e d ( a n d t h u s
Starlight! •10 loses a n y D e x t e r i t y b o n u s t o A C ) . A f t e r t h e s u r p r i s e r o u n d , b o t h
Total darkness Impossible!! sides r o l l i n i t i a t i v e a n d c o m b a t p r o c e e d s n o r m a l l y .
I n o t h e r circumstances, t h e aware side m i g h t h a v e t i m e t o ready
i t s e l f b e f o r e e n g a g i n g i t s o p p o n e n t s . I f t h i s is t h e case, y o u s h o u l d
* DC = 2 5 + Hide skill m o d i f i e r if one side is hiding, and ignore size
d e t e r m i n e h o w m a n y r o u n d s t h e a w a r e side h a s t o p r e p a r e a n d
modifiers (see t e x t ) .
t h e n p r o c e e d w i t h t h e s u r p r i s e r o u n d as d e s c r i b e d a b o v e . I f
! Ignore DC penalty if s p o t t e r has low-light vision, infravision, o r
a n y t h i n g t h e a w a r e side does d u r i n g t h e i r p r e p a r a t i o n r o u n d s
ultravision. Erudites receive a - 4 penalty to their roll. p r e m a t u r e l y a l e r t s t h e o t h e r s i d e t o i t s p r e s e n c e , t h e n b o t h sides
t t Unless the s p o t t e r has ultravision; or, the s p o t t e r has infravision a r e t r e a t e d as a w a r e a n d n e i t h e r s i d e g a i n s a c t i o n s b e f o r e c o m b a t
and circumstances p e r m i t its functional use. begins.

Hibing anb Spotting
I f c r e a t u r e s are t r y i n g n o t t o b e s e e n , s p o t t i n g t h e m is u s u a l l y
m o r e d i f f i c u l t , b u t creatures t h a t stay l o w t o a v o i d b e i n g s p o t t e d
a l s o are less l i k e l y t o n o t i c e o t h e r c r e a t u r e s .
I f c r e a t u r e s are h i d i n g , t h e y c a n o n l y m o v e a t h a l f t h e i r n o r m a l
o v e r l a n d speed. T h e y also suffer a - 2 p e n a l t y t o t h e i r S p o t c h e c k s
t o n o t i c e o t h e r creatures because t h e y are s t a y i n g l o w .
I n s t e a d o f a base D C o f 2 0 f o r o t h e r s t o s p o t t h e m at t h e s t a n d a r d
s p o t t i n g d i s t a n c e , t h e D C is 2 5 + t h e c r e a t u r e ' s Hide skill
m o d i f i e r . I f a g r o u p is h i d i n g , use t h e l o w e s t H i d e s k i l l m o d i f i e r i n
the group. T h e modifiers f r o m Table 2-2: S p o t t i n g D i f f i c u l t y still
a p p l y , e x c e p t f o r t h e size m o d i f i e r ( w h i c h is a l r e a d y p a r t o f t h e
character's H i d e skill m o d i f i e r ) . A character whose H i d e ranks,
Dexterity modifier, and armor check penalty total - 6 or lower
a c t u a l l y has a l o w e r D C t h a n i f h e o r s h e w e r e n o t h i d i n g . I n s u c h
cases, s i m p l y c a l c u l a t e t h e S p o t D C as i f t h e c h a r a c t e r w e r e n o t
h i d i n g (see T a b l e 2 - 2 : S p o t t i n g D i f f i c u l t y ) .
I f a c r e a t u r e gets a b o n u s t o H i d e b e c a u s e o f c a m o u f l a g e , s p e c i a l
c o l o r i n g , a n d so o n , use t h a t b o n u s r a t h e r t h a n t h e c o n t r a s t b o n u s
f r o m Table 2-2: S p o t t i n g D i f f i c u l t y .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , o t h e r creatures d o n o t a u t o m a t i c a l l y spot h i d i n g
c r e a t u r e s a t o n e - h a l f t h e e n c o u n t e r d i s t a n c e . I n s t e a d , t h a t is t h e
distance at w h i c h t h e o t h e r creatures c a n m a k e S p o t checks t o
n o t i c e t h e h i d i n g creatures. T h e s e are n o r m a l S p o t checks o p -
posed b y t h e h i d e r s ' H i d e checks. T h e h i d i n g creatures still
a u t o m a t i c a l l y spot t h e n o n - h i d i n g creatures at one-half t h e
encounter distance.
Misseo Encounters
T h e r u l e s f o r s p o t t i n g c r e a t u r e s a s s u m e t h a t b o t h sides w i l l
eventually n o t i c e each other, a n d they simply establish t h e
d i s t a n c e a t w h i c h t h e y d o so. Y e t s o m e t i m e s y o u w a n t t o t a k e i n t o
B o t h S i d e s A w a r e a t t h e S a m e T i m e : I f b o t h sides are a w a r e
o f each o t h e r a n d c a n a c t at t h e same t i m e , have b o t h roll
i n i t i a t i v e a n d resolve actions n o r m a l l y .
I f b o t h sides b e c o m e a w a r e o f o n e a n o t h e r b u t c a n n o t a c t
i m m e d i a t e l y , d e t e r m i n e h o w l o n g they h a v e t o prepare a n d give
each side t h e same a m o u n t o f t i m e i n f u l l r o u n d s f o r p r e p a r a t i o n
u n t i l the two can interact normally.
S o m e C r e a t u r e s ( B u t N o t A l l ) o n O n e o r B o t h Sides A w a r e
at t h e S a m e T i m e : I f o n l y some i n d i v i d u a l s o n e a c h side are a w a r e
o f t h e o t h e r , j u s t t h o s e creatures t h a t are a w a r e m a y take a c t i o n s
a g a i n s t t h e i r o p p o n e n t s . T h e s e c r e a t u r e s m a y t a k e o n e a c t i o n as
described f o r surprise r o u n d s , above.
Neu> Combatants Enter the Fray
B a t t l e s o f t e n i n v o l v e m o r e t h a n t w o p a r t i e s . O n e o r b o t h sides
may receive reinforcements, o r a d d i t i o n a l groups may choose t o
j o i n t h e battle. W h e t h e r o r n o t they are allied w i t h existing
combatants, t h enewcomers should j o i n t h ebattle i n between
rounds.
N e w c o m e r s a r e A w a r e : I f t h e n e w c o m e r s are a w a r e o f o n e o r
b o t h o f t h e c o m b a t a n t s i n a battle, they a c t before a l l o t h e r
combatants in the combat r o u n d . T h e i r effective initiative check
r e s u l t is c o n s i d e r e d t o b e o n e h i g h e r t h a n t h a t o f t h e h i g h e s t
initiative count among the current combatants. Since the new-
c o m e r s c a n n o t g a i n a s i n g l e a c t i o n (as c o m b a t has a l r e a d y b e g u n ) ,
this rule simulates the advantage the newcomers enjoy over the
o t h e r c o m b a t a n t s . F u r t h e r m o r e , t h i s r u l e also a l l o w s t h o s e c o m -
batants w i t h h i g h e r i n i t i a t i v e counts t o react t o t h e c o m b a t a n t s
first, w h i c h reflects t h e advantage e x i s t i n g c o m b a t a n t s should
have due t o their h i g h initiative.
N e w c o m e r s n o t A w a r e : I f t h e n e w c o m e r s are n o t aware o f t h e
e x i s t i n g c o m b a t , they enter c o m b a t at t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e r o u n d
as d e s c r i b e d a b o v e b u t r o l l i n i t i a t i v e n o r m a l l y . I f e x i s t i n g c o m b a t -
ants have a h i g h e r i n i t i a t i v e c o u n t t h a n the newcomers, they may
react t o t h e n e w c o m e r s before t h e n e w c o m e r s c a n act a t a l l . I n
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a d d i t i o n , t h e n e w c o m e r s are c o n s i d e r e d f l a t - f o o t e d w h e n e n g a g - details about the encounter that you m i g h t n o t have imagined. D o
ing those w i t h higher i n i t i a t i v e counts. n o t be a f r a i d t o create d e t a i l s o n t h e spot — j u s t be sure y o u w r i t e
I f m o r e t h a n o n e g r o u p j o i n s t h e f r a y , y o u m u s t d e c i d e w h o is them d o w n or remember t h e m so t h a t y o u c a n treat them
a w a r e a n d w h o is n o t , a n d t h e n t r e a t t h e m as d e s c r i b e d a b o v e . consistently later o n .
G r o u p s w h o are aware a c t first i n t h e r o u n d ( i n order o f t h e i r R e w a r d players w h o show t h e tactical w i s d o m t o take i n t h e
D e x t e r i t y scores); those w h o are u n a w a r e r o l l i n i t i a t i v e a n d a c t c o m b a t scene b e f o r e t h e i r characters charge i n t o a n a m b u s h .
normally. Seasoned warriors study t h e battlefield a n d t h e i r opponents;
seasoned players w i l l , t o o .

Running Things Smoothly W h i l e the e n v i r o n m e n t details can be parceled out t o m i r r o r

t h e f r e n e t i c pace o f c o m b a t , t h e a c t i o n w i t h i n c o m b a t s h o u l d get
W h i l e initiative determines w h a t happens w h e n , d u r i n g t h e
as m u c h d e t a i l as y o u a n d y o u r p l a y e r s c a n m u s t e r . E x p l a i n w h a t
c o u r s e o f t h e r o u n d y o u as G M m a k e t h i n g s h a p p e n w h e n a n d h o w
t h e PCs' o p p o n e n t s are d o i n g i n t e r m s t h e P C s c a n w i t n e s s : " T h e
they s h o u l d . T r y t o discourage players f r o m w a s t i n g t i m e d e c i d i n g
g o b l i n c h a n t s a n d rattles his b o n e w a n d at Vagner, whose shadow
w h a t to d o ; likewise, t r y t o p r e v e n t players f r o m i n t e r f e r i n g w i t h
suddenly w r i t h e s o n t h e g r o u n d a n d t h e n stands u p t o grab
the decisions o f o t h e r players i n a t t e m p t s t o d i c t a t e t h e f l o w o f t h e
V a g n e r " is m o r e e n g a g i n g t h a n " T h e g o b l i n n e c r o m a n c e r casts
g a m e . T h e g o a l o f t h e g a m e is t o h a v e f u n , w h i c h c a n n o t h a p p e n
c l i n g i n g darkness o n V a g n e r . " I n e i t h e r case, t h e p l a y e r s w i l l assume
i f t h e game stalls o r some players h o g t h e s p o t l i g h t .
t h e g o b l i n is a n e c r o m a n c e r a n d m a y k n o w t h e t y p e o f s p e l l b e i n g
Y o u w i l l l i k e l y f i n d w o r k i n g w i t h p l a y e r s t o d e t e r m i n e h o w best c a s t , b u t t h e f i r s t d e s c r i p t i o n is m o r e e v o c a t i v e a n d l e a v e s s o m e
to keep t h i n g s m o v i n g h e l p f u l . A t t e n t i v e players w i l l have a g o o d r o o m f o r d o u b t . Is t h e s p e l l c o m i n g f r o m t h e w a n d o r f r o m t h e
idea o f w h a t t h e y w a n t t o d o before t h e i r t u r n t o act comes a r o u n d , g o b l i n ? Is i t clinging darkness o r s o m e o t h e r s p e l l i n t h e s a m e s p e l l
w h i c h w i l l h e l p you m a i n t a i n a consistent pace for t h e e n c o u n t e r . line o r some n e w effect similar t o it?
S o m e players m i g h t h a v e g o o d ideas f o r s p e e d i n g t h e a c t i o n a l o n g ,
Encourage players t o describe t h e i r o w n actions i n such d e t a i l ,
a n d y o u s h o u l d b e o p e n t o t h e i r s u g g e s t i o n s as l o n g as t h e y d o n o t
w h i c h c r e a t e s a c o m b a t t h a t is a s h a r e d n a r r a t i v e as w e l l as a f u n
r u i n t h e g a m e f o r a n y o n e else. S e e p a g e 3 6 5 o f t h e EverQuest:
use o f t h e g a m e s y s t e m . V a g n e r ' s p l a y e r c a n r o l l a s a v i n g t h r o w a n d
Player's Handbook f o r s p e c i f i c t i p s o n k e e p i n g c o m b a t fast a n d f u n .
a n n o u n c e , " I m a k e m y W i l l s a v e " o r " I a m used t o d e a l i n g w i t h
s u c h d a r k magic a n d disperse t h e s h a d o w by s h o v i n g m y t o r c h i n t o
Setting the Scene it a n d g i v i n g i t a N o r t h m a n ' s curse f o r g o o d measure."
T h e p l a y e r s r e l y o n y o u t o d e s c r i b e t h e w o r l d ; t h e y base t h e i r
B e i n g specific a b o u t a c t i o n s also allows players fair o p p o r t u n i t y
decisions u p o n t h e d e s c r i p t i o n s y o u p r o v i d e . I n c o m b a t , espe-
to take i n i m p o r t a n t tactical considerations i n the combat,
c i a l l y i f y o u are n o t u s i n g m i n i a t u r e s , accurately c o n v e y i n g t h e
e s p e c i a l l y i f t h e y a r e f a c i n g a n e w t h r e a t s u c h as a m o n s t e r t h e y
s i t u a t i o n i n s o f a r as t h e P C s c a n o b s e r v e i t is i m p o r t a n t . S u c h
h a v e n e v e r f a c e d b e f o r e . " T h e firestrike b a t h e s t h e g i a n t l i z a r d b u t
d e t a i l is c o u n t e r b a l a n c e d w i t h s i m u l a t i n g t h e r u s h o f a l i f e - a n d -
t h e h e a t seems o n l y t o m a k e t h e creature s m i l e " c o n v e y s more
d e a t h struggle t h a t begins a n d ends i n seconds. I n s u c h a d r e n a l i n
i m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e p l a y e r s t h a n " T h e firestrike h i t s t h e
charged t i m e s , m a n y details o f t h e s i t u a t i o n s h o u l d n o t be v o l u n -
lizard."
t e e r e d u n l e s s t h e p l a y e r s s p e c i f i c a l l y ask a b o u t t h e m .
I n t h e I n t r o d u c t i o n , y o u were advised t o b r i n g your stories t o Combat Actions
life w i t h v i v i d descriptive text. T h i s advice h o l d s true i n c o m b a t ,
You w i l l be h a n d l i n g a wide variety o f opponents i n combat,
but y o u need t o vary t h e a m o u n t o f d e t a i l y o u give t h e players
e a c h o n e a p p r o a c h i n g a b a t t l e i n d i f f e r e n t ways. A n e x p e r i e n c e d
based o n w h a t t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s h a v e t h e t i m e a n d f o r e t h o u g h t t o
w a r r i o r , f o r e x a m p l e , e n t e r s c o m b a t w i t h a k e e n sense o f t a c t i c s
take i n once violence erupts. G i v e cursory physical descriptions o f
a n d uses h i s r e s o u r c e s t o t h e i r f u l l e s t . B y c o n t r a s t , a n u n i n t e l l i g e n t
c r e a t u r e s t h e P C s c a n see, a n d d e l i n e a t e t h e c r e a t u r e s ' p o s i t i o n s
m o n s t e r m i g h t be e a s i l y f o o l e d i n c o m b a t o r m i g h t a p p r o a c h i t i n
and provide a general description o f the c o m b a t e n v i r o n m e n t .
a s u b o p t i m a l f a s h i o n . A n i n t e l l i g e n t m o n s t e r s u c h as a d r a g o n ,
F u r t h e r d e t a i l s s h o u l d b e r e v e a l e d as t h e e n c o u n t e r c o m m e n c e s o r
t h o u g h , w o u l d approach c o m b a t i n yet another fashion. Y o u must
as t h e p l a y e r s ask f o r t h e m a n d h a v e t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s s e a r c h f o r
b e a b l e t o h a n d l e a l l o f t h e s e c o m b a t s t y l e s , a n d i n s o m e cases y o u
them where necessary.
n e e d t o use m o r e t h a n o n e s t y l e i n a g i v e n c o m b a t . M o r e o v e r , y o u
For e x a m p l e , i f t h e heroes e n t e r a c a v e r n b e l o w t h e F r o n t i e r must be prepared f o r unusual situations that m i g h t occur i n
M o u n t a i n s a n d s u d d e n l y c o m e face-to-face w i t h a b a n d o f g o b - c o m b a t . S o m e ways t o h a n d l e these s i t u a t i o n s are g i v e n b e l o w .
lins, detailing the exact dimensions o f the cavern to the m a p p i n g
S i m u l t a n e o u s A c t i o n s : C e r t a i n actions should logically take
player and describing t h e m o l d c o v e r i n g t h e far w a l l or t h e d i s t a n t
place a t t h e same t i m e , a n d r e s o l v i n g t h e m o u t o f o r d e r w i t h the
r u s h o f a n u n d e r g r o u n d s t r e a m a r e best s a v e d f o r l a t e r . I f t h e
n o r m a l t u r n sequence so t h a t o t h e r players d o n o t let t h e results
players later w a n t t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s t o pause f o r a r o u n d i n t h e
of someone higher i n the initiative order unduly influence their
e n s u i n g c o m b a t t o inspect t h e r o o m s u f f i c i e n t l y t o get a n idea o f
a c t i o n s is r e a s o n a b l e . F o r e x a m p l e , a P C m i g h t i n t e r a c t w i t h a
its d i m e n s i o n s a n d v i s i b l e e x i t s , f i n e . U n t i l t h e n , a q u i c k d e s c r i p -
m i r a g e o v e r t h e c o u r s e o f a r o u n d a n d d i s c o v e r i t is n o t r e a l , b u t
t i o n s u c h as " I t ' s a l a r g e n a t u r a l c a v e r n f i l l e d w i t h a t o a d s t o o l
h a v i n g t h e o t h e r P C s r e s o l v e t h e i r a c t i o n s a t t h e s a m e t i m e is f a i r ,
f u n g a l f o r e s t . T h i r t y f e e t a h e a d , y o u r a t t e n t i o n is d r a w n t o f o u r
w h i c h m e a n s t h e y w o u l d n o t a c t as t h o u g h t h e y k n e w t h e m i r a g e
g o b l i n s w h o are e y e i n g y o u a n d r e a d y i n g j a v e l i n s " w i l l p r o b a b l y
was i n f a c t a n i l l u s i o n . Y o u c a n d e a l w i t h t h i s s i t u a t i o n i n t w o
suffice t o start t h e a c t i o n .
w a y s : f i r s t , y o u m a y r e s o l v e t h e P C ' s a c t i o n o u t o f s e q u e n c e , so t h a t
P a r t o f t h e e n c o u n t e r ' s suspense w i l l d e r i v e f r o m w h a t t h e n e i t h e r h e n o r t h e o t h e r P C s k n o w a b o u t t h e results o f his actions
c h a r a c t e r s d i s c o v e r as t h e b a t t l e e n s u e s . O n e o f t h e g o b l i n s w e a r s u n t i l a l l t h e o t h e r P C s h a v e a c t e d ; h o w e v e r , y o u c o u l d also s i m p l y
a c h a i n s h i r t w h i l e t h e o t h e r s are i n leathers — t h e c o m m a n d e r , get some c o m m i t m e n t f r o m t h e o t h e r players regarding t h e i r
o n e m i g h t assume? A f i f t h g o b l i n e m e r g e s f r o m b e h i n d a t o a d - actions before y o u resolve t h e m a n d t h e n proceed t o resolve a l l
stool, a n d instead o f j a v e l i n s , h e carries a w a n d o f bones. W h e n a a c t i o n s i n o r d e r i n i t i a t i v e . C h o o s e w h i c h e v e r o p t i o n feels m o r e
w a r r i o r character recklessly charges t h e j a v e l i n - t h r o w i n g g o b l i n s , comfortable t o you.
the huge " t o a d s t o o l " b e h i n d t h e goblins suddenly stands u p and
U n u s u a l A c t i o n s : T h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook describes
swats t h e w a r r i o r . P C s w h o rushed i n t o t h e c a v e r n b e g i n t o n o t i c e
m o s t o f t h e a c t i o n s y o u w i l l see d u r i n g t h e c o u r s e o f a t y p i c a l
a strange odor, and Listen checks reveal a hissing sound f r o m some
c o m b a t . I t does n o t — a n d i n d e e d c a n n o t — cover every possible
o f t h e t o a d s t o o l s as t h e y e m i t c l o u d s o f spores.
a c t i o n t h a t m i g h t arise. A s t h e G M , y o u m u s t m a k e q u i c k a n d f a i r
R e w a r d players w h o ask for d e t a i l s . M o s t d e t a i l s c a n b e o b - d e c i s i o n s w h e n u n u s u a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s arise a n d a p p l y r u l e s s u c h
s e r v e d i n m e r e s e c o n d s , e s s e n t i a l l y as f r e e a c t i o n s t h e P C t a k e s t o as a b i l i t y c h e c k s , s k i l l c h e c k s , a n d s a v i n g t h r o w s as a p p r o p r i a t e .
study s o m e t h i n g q u i c k l y . M o r e elaborate details m i g h t require t h e U s e t h e s t a n d a r d c o m b a t a c t i o n s as g u i d e l i n e s , a n d k e e p m a t t e r s
P C t o sacrifice a m o v e a c t i o n or a f u l l - r o u n d a c t i o n t o observe and simple w h e n possible. Usually, an a b i l i t y or skill check w i l l let t h e
m i g h t r e q u i r e S p o t o r L i s t e n c h e c k s . P l a y e r s w i l l i n e v i t a b l y ask f o r

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PC or her opponent do all that is required i n an unusual circum-
stance. For example, a player wants her character to leap off a
balcony to a chandelier and use the chandelier to swing over an
opponent below. Y o u m i g h t rule the action a use of the Jump skill
to reach the chandelier and t h e n the T u m b l e skill to swing over
the opponent's head and land safely. Since the player is using
something unique to the combat scene (the chandelier) to add
flair to the a c t i o n , "rewarding" such dramatics by assigning
reasonably achievable DCs to the checks would be a good idea.
N o n - C o m b a t A c t i o n s U s i n g C o m b a t R u l e s : For the most
part, combat actions should only be used d u r i n g actual combat. I n
some situations, however, using a specific a c t i o n i n non-combat
circumstances m i g h t prove appropriate. Plenty of spellcasting, for
example, is perfectly useful outside o f combat and should be
adjudicated accordingly. A t t a c k s and special actions such as
charges, b u l l rushes, and the like are actions specific to combat,
however, and should be used only d u r i n g those circumstances.
O f course, every rule has its exceptions. For example, If one PC
detects a trap that another PC is about t o activate, he m i g h t
attempt to push his ally away from the trap. I n this case, you should
have the players roll i n i t i a t i v e normally. I f the player w h o de-
tected the trap wins, he m i g h t have his PC i n i t i a t e a b u l l rush
against his ally, pushing her away from the trap; i f he loses
i n i t i a t i v e , however, his ally w i l l activate the trap before he can
stop her. O f course, a shouted w a r n i n g or even just grabbing the
target might have the same effect, but i f the player is set o n
tackling his ally, the use o f combat actions is appropriate.
Readied A c t i o n s : W h e n players choose to use t h e ready a c t i o n ,
you should require t h e m to be as specific as possible about the
events that w i l l trigger their a c t i o n . Readying a spell, for instance,
requires that the exact spell be named and that the circumstances
d i c t a t i n g w h e n it w i l l be cast are described. T h e target o f the spell
should also be identified, even i f i t does n o t refer to a specific foe
(the first opponent to begin casting a spell, for instance).
If the player chooses n o t to take his a c t i o n w h e n the specified
circumstances occur, you have t w o options. First, you can rule
that the PC forfeits her a c t i o n and must wait u n t i l the next t u r n
before she can act again. A l t e r n a t e l y , you may have the character
make a W i s d o m check ( D C 15) to keep the a c t i o n readied,
waiting for the next time the specified circumstance occurs.
Either o p t i o n is equally valid, and w h i c h one you choose is
ultimately your call.
Remember that the ready a c t i o n applies o n l y i n combat; i t is
not for use i n non-combat situations. A player m i g h t state that his
character is w a t c h i n g a door and is i n t e n t o n shooting a n y t h i n g
that comes t h r o u g h , but the character w i l l likely receive only a
single action i n a surprise r o u n d w h e n combat begins, as the
opponent w i l l be caught flat-footed. T h e ready a c t i o n is n o t a way
for players to gain complete surprise over an opponent.
Attack Rolls
T h e attack roll is the most c o m m o n r o l l made d u r i n g the course
of a game. Its very c o m m o n a l i t y , however, leaves i t vulnerable to
becoming b o r i n g i n short order, and as the G M you must prevent
this from happening. Describe the nature of the attacks launched
against the PCs by their opponents, and encourage your players to
do the same so that the game never risks becoming b o r i n g by
repetition. G i v e the players visual descriptions that w i l l draw
t h e m i n t o the game and keep the gameplay interesting, ensuring
that i t remains a role-playing game and n o t a simple issue o f
working out mechanics to see w h o wins and w h o loses.
A l s o i m p o r t a n t is a description o f how a PC's actions translate
i n t o systematic terms. A strike that does relatively l i t t l e damage
to an opponent should be described as being mostly deflected or
absorbed by armor, n o matter how good the attack r o l l might be.
Players can more easily suspend their disbelief, as their opponents
are not shrugging off strikes that would prove devastating to
normal opponents - they are simply t u r n i n g those strikes i n t o less
effective hits or being shielded by natural or manufactured armor.
Critical Hits
C r i t i c a l hits offer some o f the best opportunities for cinematic
description. Even w h e n such a blow does n o t incapacitate a
m i g h t y creature outright, the results of a critical h i t should be felt.
A dragon, for example, m i g h t be enraged by a successful critical,
w h i l e an experienced fighter m i g h t back off and reassess his
opponent i n the wake o f such a m i g h t y blow. N e v e r let a critical
h i t amount to just a b i t more damage; i t should matter, even if the
mechanics o f the game tell you the opponent has a lot of fight left
in h i m .
Some creatures are i m m u n e to c r i t i c a l hits, and you should be
sure to play this up d u r i n g the game. I f a zombie is struck i n what
ought to be a v i t a l area and does n o t even flinch, the m o m e n t
provides for ideal cinematic possibilities: " H a l w a i n smashes the
rotten skull clean off the zombie's shoulders, but its headless body
keeps attacking."
damage
Several types o f damage are possible i n the game. Beyond
n o r m a l h i t p o i n t damage, there is subdual damage, ability damage,
and negative level damage. Remembering to use all these types o f
damage w i l l add variety to your game and m a i n t a i n a higher level
of excitement for the players. Ironically, even subdual damage
often causes players more distress t h a n n o r m a l damage. A group
of trolls ambushing the characters but i n f l i c t i n g subdual damage
m i g h t scare the players more t h a n i f the trolls dealt lethal damage.
Players hate to see their characters captured, and w h e n serious
enemies begin dealing subdual damage, the players' imaginations
w i l l conjure up fates worse t h a n death.
Subdual damage also proves useful anytime you deem injuries
to be superficial and generally n o t w o r t h t a x i n g the PCs' reserves
for u p c o m i n g story events. A bar r o o m brawl, falling off a horse,
and fording an icy stream are just some cases i n w h i c h subdual
damage provides some extra story impact but does n o t let a m i n o r
encounter impair the PCs from c o n t i n u i n g the main adventure.
B o t h ability damage (such as from some monster attacks,
poison, or disease) and negative level damage (from undead or
outsiders) are insidious forms of damage that attack PCs i n ways
that are more debilitating t h a n n o r m a l h i t p o i n t damage, and
players w i l l thus fear such attack forms and the creatures that can
cause t h e m .
Be sure to describe all types of damage differently. Subdual
damage is done w i t h the flats o f swords. W i s d o m ability damage
w i l l cause a character to feel her m i n d get d u l l as t h o u g h she
suddenly awoke from a deep sleep and cannot yet t h i n k clearly.
Energy d r a i n damage goes right to a PC's spirit and life force.
Using Miniatures in Combat
M a n y players enjoy using miniatures to represent distance and
scale i n the game, and they can be a potent t o o l for use i n
adjudicating game play. M i n i a t u r e s help players and G M alike
avoid confusion i n play, and they also give the players visual tools
that b r i n g the game to life.
Movement
W i t h warriors and other fighting classes jockeying for position,
mages weaving to and fro to find just the right opportunity to cast
a spell, and rogues l o o k i n g to sneak attack opponents, combat can
get confusing very quickly w i t h o u t a visual aid o f some sort t o
clarify matters. Miniatures offer a great way to do this. I n general,
a 30 m m figure is about the size o f a n o r m a l h u m a n , and each
square o n a 1 - i n c h grid represents 5 feet of movement. Thus, most
characters can move up to 6 squares per round using a normal
move and up to 12 squares per r o u n d using a double move.
Remember that n o t w o creatures may occupy the same square,
unless they are T i n y or smaller i n size or i n v o l v e d i n a grapple.
T h i s rule applies only i n combat, however; w h e n not i n combat,
PCs may move around one another just like n o r m a l people can i n
the real world.
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Larger Creatures o f o r i g i n . W i t h l e n g t h a n d w i d t h i d e n t i f i e d , y o u c a n j u d g e w h o is
a f f e c t e d b y t h e c o n e a n d w h o is n o t a c c o r d i n g l y .
L a r g e r c r e a t u r e s m i g h t t a k e u p m o r e space o n t h e g r i d ; t h e space
t h e y o c c u p y is g i v e n i n t h e i r F a c e / R e a c h e n t r y i n t h e i r s t a t i s t i c s
b l o c k . T h u s , a c r e a t u r e w i t h a Face s t a t i s t i c o f 5 f t . x 10 f t . Movement
takes u p a n area 1 square w i d e a n d 2 squares l o n g ; a
Movement is h a n d l e d in an abstract manner in
c r e a t u r e w i t h a F a c e s t a t i s t i c o f 10 f t . x 4 0 f t .
EverQuest, a n d t h e s i m u l a t i o n can at times seem
o c c u p i e s a n a r e a 2 squares w i d e a n d 8 squares
s o m e w h a t j e r k y . T h i s s i t u a t i o n c a n n o t be avoided
l o n g , f o r a t o t a l o f 16 s q u a r e s . j
i n a turn-based system, but try t o remember that
a l l m o v e m e n t is c o n t i n u o u s , e s p e c i a l l y i n c o m -
Line OF Sight
bat. S i m i l a r l y , r e m e m b e r t h a t creatures can
For t h e purposes o f ranged attacks, d e - take all o f t h e standard m o v e m e n t actions n o
t e r m i n i n g w h e t h e r o r n o t a c r e a t u r e has matter their mode of movement. Hence, an
a c l e a r s h o t a t a n o p p o n e n t is o f t e n aquatic creature can " r u n " even t h o u g h it
important. T o determine line of sight, is s w i m m i n g , a n d a f l y i n g c r e a t u r e may
lay a r u l e r o r a piece o f s t r i n g b e t w e e n 4 p u t o n a s u d d e n b u r s t o f speed in a
t h e t w o creatures. If n o t h i n g blocks ^ similar fashion. Also remember that
the line thus created, the attacker m o v e m e n t t y p e s m a y be c o m b i n e d . A
has l i n e o f s i g h t t o h i s t a r g e t . I f t h e I r a g o n m i g h t r u n f o r p a r t o f its m o v e -
l i n e is b l o c k e d , t h e a t t a c k e r c a n - m e n t a n d t h e n take off and fly for the
n o t attack u n t i l he shifts p o s i t i o n , rest. A n y a m o u n t o f m i x i n g i n t h i s
a n d i f t h e l i n e is p a r t i a l l y b l o c k e d f a s h i o n is a l l o w e d , so l o n g as t h e
(by partial cover, for example proportional movement exhibited
t h e t a r g e t m a y be h i t n o r m a l l y by t h e c r e a t u r e r e m a i n s c o n s t a n t .
b y spells b u t y a i n s cover bo- For e x a m p l e , the dragon m i g h t
nuses f o r n o r m a l r a n g e d a t t a c k s . s p e n d 1/2 o f i t s f l y i n g m o v e m e n t
Creatures that occupy more a n d 1/2 o f i t s n i n n i n g m o v e m e n t ,
t h a n o n e square are consid- o r 3/4 o f i t s f l y i n g movement
e r e d v i s i b l e so l o n g as l i n e o f and 1/4 o f i t s r u n n i n g move-
s i g h t e x i s t s t o at least o n e o f m e n t , b u t i t c o u l d n o t m o v e 3/4
t h e squares t h a t t h e y o c c u p y . o f each type o f m o v e m e n t .

Splash Damage
Burrow
Some attacks do damage
W i t h this type of movement,
e v e n i f t h e y miss t h e i r tar-
the creature can tunnel t h r o u g h
g e t s , so l o n g as t h e y l a n d i n
dirt, but n o t t h r o u g h rock u n -
t h e target's general v i c i n i t y .
less the descriptive text
I f a player misses a target
indicates otherwise. Creatures
with an attack capable of
c a n n o t use t h e r u n a c t i o n w h i l e
d o i n g splash d a m a g e , d e t e r -
burrowing.
mine the direction of the
attack's deviation as de-
scribed o n page 3 8 2 o f t h e
Climb
A c r e a t u r e w i t h a c l i m b speed
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h a s t h e C l i m b s k i l l at n o c o s t
and center the damage i n the
and gains a + 8 racial bonus t o all
a p p r o p r i a t e square. Targets i n
C l i m b checks. T h e creature must
neighboring squares take
make a C l i m b check to climb
s p l a s h d a m a g e as d e s c r i b e d f o r
any w a l l or slope w i t h a D C of
the attack.
m o r e t h a n 0, but it always can
c h o o s e t o t a k e 10 w h i l e c l i m b i n g ,
Area Spells even if rushed or threatened. T h e
W h i l e t h e area o f effect f o r c r e a t u r e c l i m b s at t h e l i s t e d speed
m o s t s p e l l s is f a i r l y s t r a i g h t f o r - w h i l e c l i m b i n g . I f it chooses an
ward, they must fit o n the grid a c c e l e r a t e d c l i m b , i t m o v e s at d o u b l e
b e f o r e y o u c a n d e t e r m i n e w h o is t h e l i s t e d c l i m b speed ( o r i t s n o r m a l
a f f e c t e d b y t h e m a n d w h o is n o t . a n d speed, w h i c h e v e r is less) and
For spells w i t h a radius c e n t e r e d o n makes a single C l i m b c h e c k at a -5
a specific p o i n t , simply choose an p e n a l t y . C r e a t u r e s c a n n o t use t h e r u n
intersection o f lines o n the grid and action while climbing.
draw a circle o f the appropriate radius
centered o n that point. If the spell
uses a p o r t i o n o f a c i r c l e , d r a w i t i n a
Ply
s i m i l a r f a s h i o n . C o n e effects are t r i c k i e r , T h e c r e a t u r e c a n fly at t h e l i s t e d speed i f

s i n c e t h e y a r e o n l y as w i d e as t h e y are carrying n o more t h a n a m e d i u m load. A l l

long. Thus, handle t h e m by choosing a fly speeds i n c l u d e a p a r e n t h e t i c a l n o t e i n d i -
s q u a r e as a p o i n t o f o r i g i n a n d c o u n t i n g t h e c a t i n g m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y , as f o l l o w s .
l e n g t h o f t h e c o n e , a d d i n g o n e square o f w i d t h Perfect: The creature can perform almost any
f o r e a c h s q u a r e o f l e n g t h . C o n e s cast o n the aerial m a n e u v e r it wishes.
diagonal f o l l o w the same general p r i n c i p l e , t h o u g h G o o d : T h e c r e a t u r e is v e r y a g i l e i n t h e a i r ( s u c h as
t h e y are m u c h h a r d e r t o measure. Y o u m a y f i n d i t a housefly or h u m m i n g b i r d ) , b u t c a n n o t change d i r e c -
easier s i m p l y t o m e a s u r e t h e d i s t a n c e from t h e cone's t i o n as r e a d i l y as t h o s e w i t h p e r f e c t m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y .
p o i n t of o r i g i n w i t h a ruler, and t h e n measure an identical A v e r a g e : T h e c r e a t u r e c a n fly as a d r o i t l y as a s m a l l b i r d .
distance for the cone's w i d t h centered o n the line f r o m the p o i n t

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Poor: T h e creature flies as well as a very large b i r d .
Clumsy: T h e creature can barely fly at a l l .
Creatures can use the r u n a c t i o n w h i l e flying, provided they fly
i n a straight line.
Most flying creatures must slow d o w n at least a l i t t l e to make a
t u r n , and many are l i m i t e d to fairly wide turns and must m a i n t a i n
a m i n i m u m forward speed. Each flying creature has a maneuver-
ability rating that defines how i t moves w h e n flying.
T a c t i c a l A e r i a l M o v e m e n t : Flying creatures have a number o f
movement options available to t h e m just as w a l k i n g creatures do
and must also contend w i t h maneuverability issues. These options
and limitations are described below.
Minimum Forward Speed: If a flying creature fails to m a i n t a i n its
m i n i m u m forward speed, it must land at the end of its movement.
If it is too h i g h above the ground t o land, it falls straight d o w n ,
descending 150 feet i n the first r o u n d o f falling. I f this distance
brings it to the ground, the creature takes falling damage. If the fall
does n o t bring the creature to the ground, i t must spend its next
turn recovering from the stall, succeeding at a Reflex save ( D C
20) to recover. I f i t fails the save, i t falls another 300 feet, t a k i n g
falling damage if it hits the ground; otherwise, i t has another
chance to recover o n its next t u r n .
Hover: T h e ability to stay i n one place while airborne.
Fly Backward: T h e ability to fly backward.
Reverse: A creature w i t h good maneuverability uses up 5 feet of
its speed to start flying backward.
T u m : H o w m u c h the creature can t u r n after covering the stated
distance.
T u m in Place: A creature w i t h good or average maneuverability
can "spend" some of its speed to t u r n i n place.
Maximum Turn: H o w m u c h the creature can t u r n i n any one
space.
Up Angle: T h e angle at w h i c h the creature can c l i m b .
Up Speed: H o w fast the creature can c l i m b .
Down Angle: T h e angle at w h i c h the creature can descend.
Down Speed: A flying creature can fly d o w n at twice its n o r m a l
flying speed.
Between Down and Up: A n average, poor, or clumsy flier must
fly level for a m i n i m u m distance after descending and before
climbing. A n y flier can begin descending after a c l i m b w i t h o u t an
intervening distance.
Chase Scenes
W h e n one character chases another, compare the t w o speeds.
If the pursued creature is faster than the pursuer, i t gets away w i t h
n o problem. I f it is slower, however, i t cannot possibly get away.
If the speeds o f the t w o creatures are equal, the chase must be
resolved i n another manner.
For a short chase, have the participants make opposed Dexter-
ity checks. I f the pursuer wins, i t catches its prey over the course
o f a few rounds. I f the pursued creature wins, i t gets away.
For extended chases, compare C o n s t i t u t i o n checks rather than
Dexterity checks. T h e w i n n i n g creature outlasts the loser, either
escaping its pursuer or r u n n i n g d o w n its opponent.
Condition Summary
T h e EverQuest world can be a dangerous place, i n m u c h the
same manner as our o w n . T h i s section explains how to handle
various sorts o f conditions that can hamper or even k i l l a PC. I f
more t h a n one c o n d i t i o n affects a PC, apply t h e m all; if certain
effects cannot combine, apply the most severe effect. M a n y spell
effects or special powers i n the game result i n one or more o f these
conditions, so you may find yourself frequently referencing this
list u n t i l the c o n d i t i o n s become familiar to you.
A b i l i t y Damage: T h e character has temporarily lost 1 or more
ability score points. These points r e t u r n at a rate o f 1 per day.
A b i l i t y damage is different from effective ability loss (such as buff
penalties from spells), w h i c h is an effect that goes away w h e n the
c o n d i t i o n causing it goes away. A character w i t h Strength 0 falls
to the ground and is helpless. A character w i t h Dexterity 0 is
paralyzed. A character w i t h C o n s t i t u t i o n 0 is dead. A character
w i t h Intelligence, W i s d o m , or Charisma 0 is unconscious. See
page 372 of the EverQuest: Player's Handbook for more informa-
t i o n o n ability damage.
A b i l i t y Drain: T h e PC has permanently lost 1 or more ability
score points. T h e PC cannot regain these points through natural
healing or the passage of time. A s w i t h ability damage, a character
w i t h Strength 0 falls t o the ground and is helpless; a character w i t h
Dexterity 0 is paralyzed; a character w i t h C o n s t i t u t i o n 0 is dead;
and a character w i t h Intelligence, W i s d o m , or Charisma 0 is
unconscious. See page 372 o f the EverQuest: Player's Handbook
for more i n f o r m a t i o n o n ability d r a i n .
Blinded: T h e PC cannot see at a l l , and thus everything has full
concealment to h i m . H e has a 5 0 % chance to miss i n combat and
loses his positive Dexterity bonus to A C ( i f any); enemies that
attack h i m receive a +2 bonus o n attack rolls, just as if all his
enemies were invisible. H e moves at h a l f speed and suffers a - 4
penalty o n most Strength- and Dexterity-based skills. H e cannot
make Spot checks or perform any other activity (such as reading)
that requires vision.
Blown A w a y : Depending o n their size, creatures can be b l o w n
away by winds o f h i g h velocity. Creatures on the ground that are
b l o w n away are knocked d o w n and rolled 1 d4 x 10 feet, sustaining
l d 4 points of subdual damage per 10 feet. Flying creatures b l o w n
away are b l o w n back 2d6 x 10 feet and sustain 2d6 points o f
subdual damage due to battering and buffering.
Checked: Prevented from achieving forward m o t i o n by an
applied force, such as w i n d . Checked creatures o n the ground

Table 2-3: FLight Maneuverability

Type Perfect Good Average Poor Clumsy
Minimum F o r w a r d Speed None None Half Half Half
Hover Yes Yes No No No
Fly Backward Yes Yes No No No
Reverse Free - 5 ft. — — —
Turn Any ? 0 7 5 ft. 4 5 7 5 ft. 4 5 7 5 ft. 45710 ft.
T u r n in Place Any + ? 0 7 - 5 ft. + 4 5 7 - 5 ft. No No
Maximum T u r n Any Any ?0° 45° 45°
Up Angle Any Any 60° 45° 45°
Up Speed Full Half Half Half Half
Down Angle Any Any Any 45° 45°
Down Speed Double Double Double Double Double
Between Down and U p 0 0 5 ft. 10 f t . 20 ft.
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merely stop. Checked flying creatures move back a distance
indicated i n the description o f the specific effect.
Con/used: A confused PC's actions are determined by r o l l i n g
l d l O , rerolled each round: 1, wander away (unless prevented) for
1 m i n u t e (and do not roll for another random a c t i o n u n t i l 1
m i n u t e passes); 2-6, do n o t h i n g for 1 round; 7 - 9 , attack the
nearest creature for 1 round; 10, act normally for 1 round. A n y
confused creature that is attacked automatically attacks its assail-
ants o n its next t u r n .
C o w e r i n g : T h e character is frozen i n fear, losing her Dexterity
bonus to A C ( i f any) and unable to take actions. Foes gain a + 2
bonus to attack cowering characters.
Dazed: A dazed creature can take n o actions ( b u t defends itself
n o r m a l l y ) . A dazed c o n d i t i o n typically lasts 1 r o u n d . Dazed is a
more severe stun c o n d i t i o n t h a n interrupted, but less severe t h a n
stunned.
Dazzled: U n a b l e t o see well because of over s t i m u l a t i o n of the
eyes. A dazzled creature suffers a - 1 penalty o n attack rolls u n t i l
the effect ends.
Dead: T h e character's soul leaves his body permanently, or
u n t i l he is raised or resurrected. A dead body decays, but magic
that allows a dead character to come back to life restores the body
either to full health or to its c o n d i t i o n at the t i m e o f death
(depending on the spell or device). Either way, resurrected
characters need n o t worry about rigor mortis, decomposition, and
other similar sorts of unpleasantness. A dead character cannot
regain h i t points.
Deafened: A deafened character cannot hear, suffers a —4
penalty to i n i t i a t i v e checks, and has a 2 0 % chance of spell failure
w h e n casting spells w i t h verbal components. H e cannot make
Listen skill checks.
D i s a b l e d : A creature w i t h 0 h i t points or one w h o has negative
h i t points but has stabilized and t h e n improved is disabled. I t is
conscious and able t o act, but horribly wounded. I t can take only
one action (move or attack) each r o u n d , and i f i t performs any
strenuous action, it suffers 1 p o i n t of damage after the c o m p l e t i n g
the act. Strenuous actions include r u n n i n g , attacking, casting a
spell, or using any ability that requires physical e x e r t i o n or m e n t a l
concentration. Unless the strenuous action increased the creature's
hit points, i t is n o w dying.
A disabled character w i t h negative h i t points recovers h i t
points naturally i f i t receives help. Otherwise, each day i t has a
10% chance to start recovering h i t points naturally (starting w i t h
that day); otherwise, i t loses 1 h i t p o i n t . O n c e an unaided creature
starts recovering h i t points naturally, it is n o longer i n danger o f
losing h i t points (even i f its current h i t points are negative).
Dying: A d y i n g character has negative h i t points; she is
unconscious and near death. A t the end o f each r o u n d (starting
w i t h the round i n w h i c h the character dropped below 0 h i t
points), her player rolls d % to see whether she stabilizes. T h e
character has a 10% chance to become stable. I f she does n o t
stabilize, she loses 1 h i t p o i n t .
Energy Drain: T h e character gains one or more negative
levels. I f the subject has at least as many negative levels as H i t
Dice, it dies. Each negative level gives a creature a - 1 competence
penalty o n attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability
checks and bestows a - 5 h i t p o i n t penalty. Spellcasters have their
effective casting level reduced by one, w h i c h may cause t h e i r
highest level spells or songs t o become unusable and w i l l lower
their m a x i m u m mana pool. A creature's effective level for access
to feats and its access to and power of class abilities is likewise
reduced by one. Negative levels stack and remain for 24 hours or
u n t i l removed w i t h a spell. A f t e r 24 hours, the afflicted creature
must attempt a Fortitude save; the D C is 10 + h a l f the attacker's
H i t Dice + the attacker's Charisma modifier. If the save succeeds,
the negative level dissipates. I f not, the negative level is removed,
but the creature's level is permanently reduced by 1. T h e afflicted
creature makes a separate saving t h r o w for each negative level i t
is has gained. See page 371 of the EverQuest: Player'sHandbookfor
more information.
Entangled: A n entangled creature suffers a - 2 penalty to attack
rolls and a - 4 penalty to effective Dexterity. I f the bonds are
anchored t o an i m m o b i l e object, the entangled creature cannot
move; otherwise, i t can move at half speed, but cannot run or
charge. A n entangled character w h o attempts to cast a spell must
make a C h a n n e l i n g check ( D C usually 15) or the spell fizzles.
Exhausted: Creatures w h o are exhausted move at half normal
speed and suffer an effective penalty o f - 6 to Strength and
Dexterity. A fatigued creature becomes exhausted by d o i n g some-
t h i n g else that would normally cause fatigue. A f t e r 1 hour o f
complete rest, exhausted characters become fatigued.
Fatigued: Creatures w h o are fatigued cannot run or charge and
suffer an effective penalty o f - 2 to Strength and Dexterity. A
fatigued creature becomes exhausted by d o i n g something else that
would normally cause fatigue. A f t e r 8 hours of complete rest,
fatigued characters are n o longer fatigued.
Flat'Footed: A creature w h o has not acted d u r i n g a combat is
flat-footed, n o t yet reacting normally to the situation. A flat-
footed creature loses its Dexterity bonus to A C ( i f any).
Frightened: A creature that is frightened flees as well as it can;
if unable to flee, the creature may fight. I t suffers a - 2 morale
penalty o n all attack rolls, checks, and saving throws. A fright-
ened creature can use special abilities, i n c l u d i n g spells, to flee;
indeed, the creature must use such means i f they are the only way
to escape. Frightened is similar to shaken, except that the creature
must flee, i f possible. Panicked is a more extreme c o n d i t i o n of fear
t h a n frightened.
Qrappled: Engaged i n wrestling or some other form of hand-to-
h a n d struggle w i t h one or more attackers. A grappled creature
cannot move, cast a spell, fire a missile, or undertake any action
more complicated t h a n m a k i n g a barehanded attack, attacking
w i t h a Small weapon, or a t t e m p t i n g to break free from its oppo-
nent. I n a d d i t i o n , grappled creatures do not threaten any area and
lose any Dexterity bonuses to A C against opponents they are not
grappling.
Held: H e l d creatures are subject to enchantments that make
t h e m unable to move. T h e y are helpless. T h e y can perform n o
physical actions, t h o u g h they c o n t i n u e to breathe and can take
purely mental actions.
Helpless: Bound, held, sleeping, paralyzed, or unconscious
creatures are helpless. Enemies can make advantageous attacks
against helpless creatures or even deliver a usually lethal coup de
grace attack (see "Coup de Grace" on page 382 o f the EverQuest:
Player's Handbook).
A melee attack against a helpless character receives a +4 bonus
(equivalent to attacking a prone target); a ranged attack receives
n o special bonus. A helpless defender cannot use any Dexterity
bonus to A C . I n fact, the defender's Dexterity score is treated as
if i t was 0 and as i f the Dexterity modifier to A C was - 5 (and a
rogue can backstab the defender).
Incapacitated: Creatures w h o are incapacitated are treated as
helpless.
Incorporeal: Incorporeal creatures can only be harmed by
other incorporeal creatures; by + 1 or better weapons; or by spells,
spell-like effects, or supernatural effects. T h e y are i m m u n e to all
nonmagical attack forms. T h e y are n o t burned by normal fires,
affected by natural cold, or harmed by mundane acids.
Even w h e n struck by magic or magic weapons, an incorporeal
creature has a 5 0 % chance t o ignore any damage from a corporeal
source — except for a force effect (spells w i t h the [force] descrip-
tor, for example). Incorporeal creatures move i n any direction,
i n c l u d i n g up or d o w n , at w i l l ; they do n o t need to walk on the
ground. Incorporeal creatures can pass t h r o u g h solid objects at
w i l l , although they cannot see w h e n their eyes are w i t h i n solid
matter. Incorporeal creatures are inaudible unless they decide to
make noise.
T h e physical attacks o f incorporeal creatures ignore material
armor, even magic armor, unless it is made of force or has the ghost
touch ability. Incorporeal creatures pass t h r o u g h and operate i n
water as easily as they d o i n air. Incorporeal creatures cannot fall
or suffer falling damage. Corporeal creatures cannot trip or grapple
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incorporeal creatures. Incorporeal creatures have n o weight and
do n o t set off traps that are triggered by weight. Incorporeal
creatures do n o t leave footprints, have n o scent, and make n o
noise unless they manifest, and even t h e n they only make noise
intentionally.
I n t e r r u p t e d : A creature that is interrupted loses one action
(either an attack or move a c t i o n , creature's choice) o n its next
turn. Spellcasters w h o are interrupted cannot cast any spells o n
their next t u r n , and if they were i n the m i d d l e o f casting a spell —
such as a spell w i t h a casting t i m e of "1 full r o u n d " — w h e n they
were interrupted, t h e n that spell automatically fails as if the caster
had failed a C h a n n e l i n g check. Interrupted is a milder form of the
dazed or stunned conditions.
I n v i s i b l e : Visually undetectable. Invisible creatures gain a + 2
bonus to attack rolls and negate D e x t e r i t y bonuses to their
opponents' A C . Opponents attacking an invisible creature must
have an idea o f the creature's l o c a t i o n to have any chance to h i t ,
and even i f they k n o w the approximate l o c a t i o n , they t h e n have
a 50% miss chance as t h o u g h the invisible creature has t o t a l cover
(see page 368 o f the EverQuest: Player's Handbook).
Knocked D o u m : Depending o n their size, creatures can be
knocked d o w n by winds o f h i g h velocity. Creatures o n the ground
are knocked prone by the force o f the w i n d . Flying creatures are
instead blown back l d 6 x 10 feet.
Mesmerized: A mesmerized creature can take n o actions and
loses its Dexterity bonus to A C ( i f any). Foes gain a +2 c i r c u m -
stance bonus to attack rolls against mesmerized creatures. T h e
mesmerization effect ends immediately w h e n the mesmerized
creature takes at least 1 h i t p o i n t o f damage ( n o r m a l or subdual).
A foe i n the midst of a full attack action m a k i n g iterative attacks
does n o t gain the + 2 circumstance bonus to attack, and the
mesmerized creature gets its Dexterity bonus to A C ( i f any) o n
remaining iterative attacks once i t is damaged and the mesmeriza-
t i o n ends. Creatures that are n o longer mesmerized may act o n the
next i n i t i a t i v e count ( w h i c h becomes their new i n i t i a t i v e ) as long
as they have been mesmerized at least 1 full round. Otherwise, a
creature that is n o longer mesmerized resumes acting o n its
original i n i t i a t i v e count i n the next melee r o u n d .
Nauseated: Experiencing stomach distress. Nauseated crea-
tures cannot attack, cast spells, concentrate o n spells, or do
a n y t h i n g else requiring a t t e n t i o n . T h e only action such a creature
can take is a single move action per r o u n d .
~Normal: T h e creature is unharmed (except possibly for lost h i t
points) and unafflicted. I t acts n o r m a l l y .
Panicked: A panicked creature suffers a - 2 morale penalty o n
saving throws and must flee. A panicked creature has a 50%
chance to drop what i t is h o l d i n g , chooses its path randomly (as
long as i t is getting away from immediate danger), and flees any
other dangers that confront i t . I f cornered, a panicked creature
cowers, t h o u g h it may use a special ability or spell to escape.
Panicked is a more extreme state of fear t h a n shaken or frightened.
Paralyzed: A paralyzed creature stands rigid and helpless,
unable to move or act physically. I t has effective Strength and
Dexterity scores of 0 but may take purely m e n t a l actions.
Petrified: A petrified creature is n o t dead as l o n g as a majority
o f its body remains intact. I t cannot move or take actions o f any
k i n d , n o t even purely m e n t a l ones; its Strength and Dexterity
scores are effectively (but n o t actually) 0. I t is unaware of what
occurs around i t , since all o f its senses have ceased operating. I f a
petrified creature cracks or breaks but the b r o k e n pieces are j o i n e d
w i t h i t as i t returns to flesh, i t is unharmed. I f the creature's
petrified body is incomplete w h e n i t returns to flesh, the body is
likewise incomplete.
P i n n e d : H e l d i m m o b i l e (but n o t helpless) i n a grapple.
Prone: T h e creature is on the ground. I t suffers a —4 penalty o n
melee attack rolls and cannot use ranged weapons. Opponents
receive a +4 bonus to melee attack against the prone creature, but
- 4 penalties o n ranged attacks. Standing up from prone is a move
action.
Shaken: A shaken creature suffers a - 2 morale penalty o n
attack rolls, checks, and saving throws. Shaken is a less severe fear
c o n d i t i o n t h a n frightened or panicked.
Stable: A creature that was dying but w h i c h has stabilized and
still has negative h i t points is stable. T h e creature is n o longer
dying, but remains unconscious. I f the creature has become stable
because o f aid from another creature, t h e n i t n o longer loses h i t
points. I t has a 10% chance each h o u r to become conscious and
be disabled (even t h o u g h its h i t points are still negative).
If the creature stabilized o n its o w n and w i t h o u t help, i t is still
at risk o f losing h i t points. Each hour, i t has a 10% chance to
become conscious and be disabled. Otherwise, i t loses 1 h i t p o i n t .
Staggered: A creature whose subdual damage exactly equals its
current h i t points is staggered. I t is so badly weakened or roughed
up that i t can take only a single a c t i o n ( m o v e or attack) each
round.
Stunned: T h e creature loses its Dexterity bonus to A C ( i f any)
and can take n o actions. Foes receive a +2 bonus to h i t stunned
creatures. Stunned is a more severe form of interrupted or dazed.
Turned: Affected by a t u r n attempt (see page 384 o f the
EverQuest: Player's Handbook). T u r n e d creatures flee for 10 rounds
(1 m i n u t e ) by the best and fastest means available to t h e m . I f they
cannot flee, they cower.
Unconscious: K n o c k e d out and helpless.
The Environment
Norrath's e n v i r o n m e n t can be quite inhospitable at times, and
this section describes some o f the hazards the players m i g h t face
i n the w o r l d around t h e m . U s i n g natural obstacles and dangers i n
place o f creatures or traps adds variety to adventures; using t h e m
i n c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h creatures or traps makes for truly extraordi-
nary encounters. B a t t l i n g frost giant rangers o n a slippery,
ice-covered bridge spanning a y a w n i n g chasm w h i l e gale force
winds buffet the combatants creates a more e x h i l a r a t i n g encoun-
ter t h a n facing the giants i n calm weather o n regular terrain.
Water
A n y character can wade i n relatively calm water that is n o over
his head; n o Strength or S w i m check is required.
S w i m m i n g i n calm water requires skill checks w i t h a D C o f only
10. T r a i n e d swimmers can simply take 10.
Fast-moving water is m u c h more dangerous. O n a successful
S w i m or Strength check ( D C 15), i t deals l d 3 points of subdual
damage per r o u n d ( l d 6 points o f n o r m a l damage i f flowing over
rocks and cascades). O n a failed check, the character must make
another check that round to avoid going under; i f the character
goes under, she is d r o w n i n g .
Very deep water is n o t only generally p i t c h black, posing a
navigational hazard, but i t also deals l d 6 points o f water pressure
damage per m i n u t e for every 100 feet the character is below the
surface. A successful Fortitude saving t h r o w ( D C 15, +1 for each
previous check) means the diver takes n o damage i n that minute.
M o s t magic that allows creatures to survive underwater — such as
enduringbreath—also equalizes pressure and negates such pressure
damage.
V e r y cold water deals l d 6 points o f subdual cold damage from
h y p o t h e r m i a per m i n u t e of exposure unless the swimmer makes a
Fortitude saving t h r o w ( D C 15, +1 for each previous check).
browning
A n y character can h o l d her breath for a number of rounds equal
to twice her C o n s t i t u t i o n score. A f t e r this period o f time, the
character must make a C o n s t i t u t i o n check ( D C 10) every round
i n order to continue h o l d i n g her breath. Each round, the D C
increases by 1.
W h e n the character finally fails her C o n s t i t u t i o n check, she
begins to d r o w n . I n the first round, she falls unconscious (0 h p ) . I n
the f o l l o w i n g round, she drops to - 1 h i t points and is dying. I n the
t h i r d r o u n d , she dies.
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I t is p o s s i b l e t o d r o w n i n s u b s t a n c e s o t h e r t h a n w a t e r , s u c h as
sand, q u i c k s a n d , f i n e dust, a n d silos f u l l o f g r a i n .
ML
A b y s m a l h e a t ( a i r t e m p e r a t u r e o v e r 140° F, f i r e , b o i l i n g w a t e r ,
lava) deals n o r m a l f i r e damage. B r e a t h i n g air i n these t e m p e r a -
tures deals l d 6 p o i n t s o f heat d a m a g e p e r m i n u t e ( n o save). I n

Starvation ant> Thirst a d d i t i o n , a c h a r a c t e r m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save e v e r y 5 m i n u t e s

I n n o r m a l c l i m a t e s , M e d i u m - s i z e c h a r a c t e r s n e e d a t least a
gallon o f fluids a n d about a p o u n d o f decent f o o d t o avoid
s t a r v a t i o n . S m a l l c h a r a c t e r s n e e d h a l f as m u c h ; L a r g e c h a r a c t e r s
n e e d t w i c e as m u c h . I n v e r y h o t c l i m a t e s , c h a r a c t e r s n e e d t w o o r
t h r e e t i m e s as m u c h w a t e r t o a v o i d d e h y d r a t i o n .
A character c a n go w i t h o u t water f o r 1 day plus a n u m b e r o f
hours equal t o his C o n s t i t u t i o n score. A f t e r t h i s t i m e , t h e charac-
ter m u s t m a k e a C o n s t i t u t i o n c h e c k e a c h h o u r ( D C 10, + 1 f o r
each previous c h e c k ) o r sustain l d 6 p o i n t s o f subdual damage.
A c h a r a c t e r c a n g o w i t h o u t f o o d f o r 3 days, i n g r o w i n g degrees
of discomfort. A f t e r this t i m e , t h echaracter must make a C o n s t i -
t u t i o n check each day ( D C 10, + 1 f o r each previous c h e c k ) o r
s u s t a i n l d 6 p o i n t s of s u b d u a l d a m a g e .
C h a r a c t e r s w h o s u f f e r s u b d u a l d a m a g e f r o m l a c k of f o o d o r
w a t e r a r e fatigued. Subdual damage f r o m thirst o r starvation
c a n n o t b e r e c o v e r e d u n t i l t h e c h a r a c t e r gets f o o d o r w a t e r , as
n e e d e d — n o t e v e n m a g i c t h a t restores h i t p o i n t s heals t h i s
damage.
Heat
H e a t deals s u b d u a l d a m a g e t h a t c a n n o t b e r e c o v e r e d u n t i l t h e
c h a r a c t e r c a n c o o l o f f . O n c e r e n d e r e d unconscious through the
a c c u m u l a t i o n o f subdual damage, t h e character begins t o take
n o r m a l damage at t h e same rate.
A character i n very h o t c o n d i t i o n s (above 90° F) must make a
Fortitude saving t h r o w e a c h h o u r ( D C 15, + 1 f o r each previous
c h e c k ) o r sustain l d 4 p o i n t s o f subdual damage; characters wear-
ing heavy c l o t h i n g o r a n n o r o f a n y sort suffer a - 4 p e n a l t y t o t h e i r
saves. A c h a r a c t e r w i t h t h e W i l d e r n e s s L o r e s k i l l m a y r e c e i v e a
b o n u s t o t h i s s a v i n g t h r o w a n d m a y be able t o a p p l y t h i s b o n u s t o
o t h e r c h a r a c t e r s as w e l l . C h a r a c t e r s r e d u c e d t o u n c o n s c i o u s n e s s
begin taking n o r m a l damage ( l d 4 points per h o u r ) .
In extreme heat (above 110° F ) , a c h a r a c t e r m u s t m a k e a
F o r t i t u d e save o n c e every 10 minutes ( D C 1 5 ,+ 1 f o r each
previous c h e c k ) or sustain l d 4 points o f subdual damage; charac-
ters w e a r i n g h e a v y c l o t h i n g o r a r m o r o f a n y sort suffer a - 4 p e n a l t y
to their saving throws. A character w i t h t h eWilderness Lore skill
may receive a bonus t o this saving t h r o w a n d m a y be able t o apply
t h i s b o n u s t o o t h e r c h a r a c t e r s as w e l l . C h a r a c t e r s r e d u c e d t o
unconsciousness begin t a k i n g n o r m a l damage ( l d 4 points per
each 10-minute period).
A character w h o sustains a n y subdual damage f r o m heat e x p o -
sure s u f f e r s f r o m h e a t s t r o k e a n d is fatigued. T h e s e p e n a l t i e s e n d
w h e n t h e character recovers t h e subdual damage she t o o k f r o m
the heat.
(DC 15, + 1 per previous c h e c k ) or sustain l d 4 p o i n t s o f subdual
damage; those w e a r i n g h e a v y c l o t h i n g o r a n y sort o f a r m o r suffer
a —4 p e n a l t y t o t h e i r s a v i n g t h r o w s .
B o i l i n g w a t e r deals l d 6 p o i n t s o f s c a l d i n g damage, unless t h e
c h a r a c t e r is f u l l y i m m e r s e d , i n w h i c h case i t d e a l s 1 0 d 6 p o i n t s o f
heat damage per r o u n d o f exposure.
Catching on Fire
C h a r a c t e r s a t risk o f c a t c h i n g o n f i r e are a l l o w e d a R e f l e x s a v i n g
t h r o w ( D C 15) t o avoid this fate. I f a character's clothes o r hair
c a t c h fire, h e takes 1 d 6 p o i n t s o f fire damage i m m e d i a t e l y . I n each
subsequent r o u n d , t h e b u r n i n g character must make another
Reflex s a v i n g t h r o w . Failure means h e takes a n o t h e r l d 6 p o i n t s o f
f i r e d a m a g e t h a t r o u n d ; success m e a n s t h a t t h e f i r e h a s g o n e o u t
( t h a t is, o n c e h e s u c c e e d s a t h i s s a v i n g t h r o w , t h e c h a r a c t e r is n o
longer o n fire.)
A character o n fire m a y a u t o m a t i c a l l y e x t i n g u i s h t h e flames by
j u m p i n g i n t o e n o u g h w a t e r t o d o u s e h i m s e l f . I f n o w a t e r is a t h a n d ,
r o l l i n g o n t h e g r o u n d o r s m o t h e r i n g t h e fire w i t h cloaks o r the like
p e r m i t s t h e c h a r a c t e r a n o t h e r save at a + 4 b o n u s .
Those unlucky enough t o have their clothes o r equipment
c a t c h fire m u s t m a k e Reflex saving t h r o w s ( D C 15) f o r each i t e m .
F l a m m a b l e i t e m s t h a t f a i l s u s t a i n t h e s a m e a m o u n t o f d a m a g e as
the character.
Colt)
C o l d a n d exposure usually deal subdual damage t o t h e v i c t i m .
T h i s s u b d u a l d a m a g e c a n n o t b e r e c o v e r e d u n t i l t h e v i c t i m gets
o u t o f t h e c o l d a n d w a r m s u p a g a i n . O n c e a c h a r a c t e r is r e n d e r e d
unconscious t h r o u g h t h e a c c u m u l a t i o n o f subdual damage, t h e
c o l d a n d exposure b e g i n t o deal n o r m a l d a m a g e at t h e same rate.
A n u n p r o t e c t e d c h a r a c t e r i n c o l d w e a t h e r ( b e l o w 4 0 ° F) m u s t
m a k e a F o r t i t u d e saving t h r o w each h o u r ( D C 15, + 1 perprevious
c h e c k ) o r sustain l d 6 p o i n t s o f subdual damage. A character w h o
has t h e W i l d e r n e s s L o r e s k i l l m a y r e c e i v e a b o n u s t o t h i s s a v i n g
t h r o w a n d m a y b e a b l e t o a p p l y t h i s b o n u s t o o t h e r c h a r a c t e r s as
well.
I n c o n d i t i o n s o f extreme c o l d o r exposure (below 0 ° F), a n
u n p r o t e c t e d c h a r a c t e r m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save o n c e every 10
minutes ( D C 15, + 1 per previous check), taking l d 6 points o f
s u b d u a l d a m a g e o n e a c h f a i l e d save. A c h a r a c t e r w h o h a s t h e
Wilderness Lore skill may receive a bonus t othis saving t h r o w and
m a y b e a b l e t o a p p l y t h i s b o n u s t o o t h e r c h a r a c t e r s as w e l l .
Characters wearing w i n t e r c l o t h i n g o n l y need check once per
hour for cold a n d exposure damage.

Fire ano Colo Resistance against Environmental EFFects

Fire resistance helps p r o t e c t a c h a r a c t e r f r o m a n y o f t h e h e a t , s c a l d i n g , o r f l a m e d a m a g e caused b y e n v i r o n m e n t a l effects;
s i m i l a r l y , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e o f f e r s p r o t e c t i o n f r o m a n y o f t h e i c y o r c o l d d a m a g e e f f e c t s . W h i l e a c h a r a c t e r is u n d e r t h e p e r s i s t e n t
e f f e c t s o f e x t r e m e h e a t o r c o l d e n v i r o n m e n t s , t h e e n v i r o n m e n t s h o u l d b e t r e a t e d as a s i n g l e a t t a c k ( n o t u n l i k e a f i r e o r c o l d
d a m a g e o v e r t i m e s p e l l ) f o r as l o n g as t h e e n v i r o n m e n t c o n t i n u o u s l y a f f e c t s t h e c h a r a c t e r . W h e n e v e r t h e c h a r a c t e r s u c c e e d s
a t t h e F o r t i t u d e saves ( w i t h e s c a l a t i n g D C s ) t o i g n o r e e n v i r o n m e n t a l d a m a g e f r o m a t i m e i n c r e m e n t ( 1 h o u r , 1 0 m i n u t e s , a n d
so f o r t h ) , h i s r e s i s t a n c e a l s o resets a t t h a t t i m e b e c a u s e h e h a s e s s e n t i a l l y e n d e d t h e p e r s i s t e n c e o f t h e d a m a g e .
E x a m p l e : O n his sixteenth birthday, V a g n e r the barbarian sets out to prove his manhood by swimming across the icy waters near
Halas. The very cold water will deal ld6 points of subdual cold damage per m i n u t e of exposure to V a g n e r unless he makes a Fortitude
saving throw (DC 1 5 , + 1 for each previous check). Vagner makes the first two saves, so he swims for two minutes without damage.
In the third minute, he fails his save and takes 2 points of subdual cold damage. V a g n e r ' s racial bonus of cold resistance (3) allows him
to ignore the damage so far. In the fourth m i n u t e , Vagner fails his save again and takes 4 more [mints of subdual cold damage. He still
has one unused point of cold resistance carried over from the last minute, so he takes only 3 points of subdual damage. In the fifth m i n u t e
of swimming, V a g n e r makes his saving throw again despite the DC now being 19. H a v i n g made his save and being damage free for a
minute resets V a g n e r ' s cold resistance, so he will receive its protection again if he takes more damage in the sixth m i n u t e of swimming.
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Characters exposed to cold conditions below - 4 0 ° F take
normal cold damage. Breathing air i n these temperatures deals
l d 6 points of damage per m i n u t e (no save). I n a d d i t i o n , a
character must make a Fortitude save every 5 minutes ( D C 15, + 1
per previous check) or sustain l d 4 points of subdual damage.
A character w h o sustains any subdual damage from cold or
exposure suffers from frostbite or hypothermia and is fatigued.
These penalties end w h e n the character recovers the subdual
damage suffered from the cold and exposure.
Weather Hazards
Weather creates problems for those exposed primarily via
winds and p r e c i p i t a t i o n .
Winos
W i n d s can create a stinging spray of sand or dust, fan a large fire,
heel over a small boat, and blow away gases or vapors. I f powerful
enough, they can even k n o c k characters d o w n (see Table 2—4:
W i n d Effects), interfere w i t h ranged attacks, or impose penalties
on some skill checks.
Light Wind: A gentle breeze, h a v i n g l i t t l e or n o game effect.
Moderate Wind: A steady w i n d , w i t h a 5 0 % chance of e x t i n -
guishing small unprotected flames such as candles.
StrongWind: Gusts that automatically extinguish unprotected
flames (candles, torches, and the l i k e ) . Such gusts impose a - 2
penalty to ranged attacks and to Listen checks.
Severe W i n d : I n a d d i t i o n to automatically extinguishing any
unprotected flames, winds o f this magnitude cause protected
flames (such as those of lanterns) to dance w i l d l y and have a 5 0 %
chance of extinguishing these lights. Ranged weapon attacks and
Listen checks suffer a - 4 penalty.
Windstorm: Powerful enough to b r i n g d o w n branches i f n o t
whole trees, windstorms automatically extinguish unprotected
flames and have a 75% chance o f b l o w i n g out protected flames.
Ranged weapon attacks are impossible, and even siege weapons
suffer a -A penalty to attack. Listen checks suffer a - 8 penalty due
to the h o w l i n g o f the w i n d .
Hurricane'force W i n d : A l l flames are extinguished. Ranged
attacks are impossible (except w i t h siege weapons, w h i c h suffer a
- 8 penalty to attack). Listen checks are impossible: all that
characters can hear is the roaring of the w i n d . Hurricane-force
winds often uproot trees.
Tornado: A l l flames are extinguished. A l l ranged attacks are
impossible (even w i t h siege weapons), as are Listen checks.
Instead of being b l o w n away (see T a b l e 2 - 4 : W i n d Effects),
characters i n close p r o x i m i t y to a tornado w h o fail t h e i r Fortitude
saves are sucked toward the tornado. Those w h o come i n contact
w i t h the actual funnel cloud are picked up and w h i r l e d around for
1 d 10 rounds, taking 6d6 points o f damage per r o u n d , before being
violently expelled (falling damage may apply). W h i l e a tornado's
rotation speed can be as great as 300 m p h , the funnel itself moves
forward at an average of 30 m p h . A tornado uproots trees, destroys
buildings, and causes other similar forms of major destruction.
Precipitation
Most p r e c i p i t a t i o n occurs i n the form of rain, but i n cold
conditions i t can manifest as snow, sleet, or hail. Precipitation o f
any k i n d followed by a cold snap i n w h i c h the temperature dips
from above freezing to below freezing may turn wet ground to icy
ground.
Rain: Rain reduces visibility ranges by half, resulting i n a - 4
penalty to Spot and Search checks. I t has the same effect o n
flames, ranged weapon attacks, and Listen checks as severe w i n d
(see above).
Snotv: W h i l e falling, snow has the same effects o n visibility as
rain ( - 4 penalty to ranged weapon attacks, Spot checks, and
Search checks). O n c e o n the ground, i t reduces movement by
half. Snow has the same effect o n flames as moderate w i n d (see
above).
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Sleet: Essentially frozen rain, sleet has the same effect as rain
while falling (except that its chance to extinguish protected
flames is 7 5 % ) and the same effect as snow once o n the ground.
H a i l : H a i l does not reduce visibility, but the sound of falling
hail makes Listen checks more difficult ( - 4 penalty). Sometimes
( 5 % chance), h a i l can become large enough to deal 1 p o i n t o f
damage (per storm) to a n y t h i n g i n the open. O n c e o n the ground,
h a i l has the same effect o n movement as snow.
Storms
T h e combined effects o f p r e c i p i t a t i o n (or dust) and w i n d that
accompany all storms reduce visibility ranges by three quarters,
imposing a - 8 penalty to a l l Listen, Search, and Spot checks.
Storms make ranged weapon attacks impossible, except for siege
weapons, w h i c h suffer a - 4 penalty to attack. T h e y automatically
extinguish candles, torches, and similar unprotected flames; they
cause protected flames, such as those o f lanterns, to dance wildly
and have a 5 0 % chance to extinguish these lights. See Table 2 -
4: W i n d Effects for possible consequences t o creatures caught
outside w i t h o u t shelter d u r i n g such a storm. Storms are divided
i n t o the following three types:
Dust Storm: These desert storms differ from other storms i n that
they have n o precipitation. Instead, a dust storm blows fine grains
of sand that obscure vision, smother unprotected flames, and can
even choke protected flames ( 5 0 % chance). Most dust storms are
accompanied by severe winds (see above) and leave behind a
deposit of l d 6 inches o f sand; however, there is a 10% chance of
a greater dust storm accompanied by a windstorm (see above and
Table 2-4: W i n d Effects). These greater dust storms deal 1 d3
points o f subdual damage each round to anyone caught out i n the
open w i t h o u t shelter and also pose a c h o k i n g hazard (see T h e
D r o w n i n g Rule; a character w i t h a scarf or similar p r o t e c t i o n
across her m o u t h and nose does n o t begin to choke u n t i l after a
number o f rounds equal t o 10 times her C o n s t i t u t i o n score).
Greater dust storms leave 2d3—1 feet of fine sand i n their wake.
Snowstorm: I n a d d i t i o n to the w i n d and precipitation c o m m o n
to other storms, snowstorms leave l d 6 inches o f snow on the
ground afterward.
Thunderstorm: I n a d d i t i o n to w i n d and p r e c i p i t a t i o n (usually
rain, but sometimes also h a i l ) , thunderstorms are accompanied by
l i g h t n i n g that can pose a hazard t o characters w i t h o u t proper
shelter (especially those i n metal a r m o r ) . A s a rule o f t h u m b ,
assume one bolt per m i n u t e for a 1 -hour period at the center of the
storm. Each b o l t causes electricity damage equal to I d 10 eight-
sided dice. O n e i n ten thunderstorms is accompanied by a tornado
(see below).
P o w e r f u l S t o r m s : Very h i g h winds and t o r r e n t i a l precipita-
t i o n reduce visibility to zero, m a k i n g Spot and Search checks,
Listen checks, and all ranged weapon attacks impossible. U n p r o -
tected flames are automatically extinguished, and even protected
flames have a 75% chance of being doused. Creatures caught i n
the area can make a Fortitude saving t h r o w ( D C 20) or face the
following effects based o n their size. Powerful storms are divided
i n t o the f o l l o w i n g four types:
Windstorm: W h i l e accompanied by l i t t l e or n o p r e c i p i t a t i o n ,
windstorms can cause considerable damage simply through the
force of their w i n d (see Table 2-4: W i n d Effects).
Blizzard: T h e c o m b i n a t i o n of h i g h winds (see T a b l e 2-4: W i n d
Effects), heavy snow (typically, l d 3 feet), and bitter cold makes
blizzards deadly to all w h o are unprepared for t h e m .
Hurricane: I n a d d i t i o n to very h i g h winds (see Table 2 - 4 : W i n d
Effects) and heavy rain, hurricanes are accompanied by flash
floods (see below). M o s t adventuring a c t i v i t y is impossible under
such conditions.
Tornado: O n e i n ten thunderstorms is accompanied by a
tornado (see Table 2-4: W i n d Effects).
Miscellaneous
Fog: W h e t h e r i n the form o f a l o w - l y i n g cloud or a mist rising
from the ground, fog obscures all forms o f sight beyond 5 feet.
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Creatures w i t h i n 5 feet h a v e o n e - h a l f c o n c e a l m e n t (attacks by o r
Lack O F Air/High A l t i t u d e
against t h e m h a v e a 2 0 % miss c h a n c e ) .
Creatures i n c o n d i t i o n s o f l o w o x y g e n , s u c h as o n t o p o f a
F l a s h F l o o d s : R u n o f f f r o m heavy r a i n forces creatures i n i t s
m o u n t a i n , m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save e a c h h o u r ( D C 1 5 , + 1 p e r
p a t h t o m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save ( D C 15). Large o r smaller creatures
previous c h e c k ) , t a k i n g l d 6 points o fsubdual damage each t i m e
w h o f a i l t h e save a r e s w e p t a w a y b y t h e r u s h i n g w a t e r , s u f f e r i n g
they fail.
l d 6 p o i n t s o f s u b d u a l d a m a g e p e r r o u n d ( l d 3 p o i n t s o n a success-
A creature t h a t sustains a n y subdual damage f r o m lack o f
f u l S w i m c h e c k ) . H u g e creatures w h o f a i l are k n o c k e d d o w n a n d
o x y g e n is a u t o m a t i c a l l y fatigued. T h e s e p e n a l t i e s e n d w h e n t h e
face p o t e n t i a l d r o w n i n g . G a r g a n t u a n a n d C o l o s s a l creatures are
creature recovers t h e subdual damage suffered due t o low oxygen.
checked, b u t t h e y d r o w n o n l y i f t h e w a t e r s rise a b o v e t h e i r h e a d s .
A l t i t u d e Sickness: Long-term oxygen deprivation owing t o
h i g h a l t i t u d e a f f e c t s m e n t a l a n d p h y s i c a l a b i l i t y scores. A f t e r e a c h
Other Dangers 6-hour p e r i o d a creature spends a t a n a l t i t u d e o f o v e r 2 0 , 0 0 0 feet,
Use t h e f o l l o w i n g g u i d e l i n e s t o c o v e r t h e o t h e r sorts o f dangers it m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save ( D C 15, + 1 per p r e v i o u s c h e c k ) o r
a c h a r a c t e r c a n face. t a k e 1 p o i n t o f t e m p o r a r y d a m a g e t o a l l a b i l i t y scores.

Acib
C o r r o s i v e acids deals l d 6 p o i n t s o f a c i d d a m a g e p e r r o u n d o f
e x p o s u r e e x c e p t i n t h e case o f t o t a l i m m e r s i o n ( s u c h as f a l l i n g i n t o
a v a t o f a c i d ) , w h i c h deals 1 0 d 6 p o i n t s o f acid d a m a g e p e r r o u n d .
A n a t t a c k w i t h a c i d , s u c h as f r o m a h u r l e d v i a l o r a m o n s t e r ' s
s p i t t l e , c o u n t s as a r o u n d o f e x p o s u r e .
SuFFOcation
A creature w i t h o u t a i r t o breathe c a n h o l d its breath for 2
rounds per p o i n t o fC o n s t i t u t i o n . A f t e r this period o f time, t h e
creature must make a C o n s t i t u t i o n check ( D C 10) i n order t o
c o n t i n u e h o l d i n g i t s b r e a t h . T h e save m u s t b e r e p e a t e d each
r o u n d , w i t h t h e D C i n c r e a s i n g b y + 1 f o r e a c h p r e v i o u s success.

T h e fumes f r o m most acids are i n h a l a n t poisons. T h o s e w h o W h e n t h e creature fails o n e o f these C o n s t i t u t i o n checks, i t

c o m e close e n o u g h t o a large b o d y o f acid t o d u n k a creature i n i t
m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e save ( D C 13) o r t a k e 1 p o i n t o f t e m p o r a r y
C o n s t i t u t i o n d a m a g e ; a s e c o n d save m u s t b e m a d e o n e m i n u t e
later t o avoid a n o t h e r l d 4 points o f temporary C o n s t i t u t i o n
damage.
Creatures i m m u n e t o acid's caustic properties m i g h t s t i l l d r o w n
i n i t i f t h e y are t o t a l l y i m m e r s e d .
Ice
Creatures w a l k i n g o n icemust make Balance checks ( D C 12)
to a v o i d slipping a n d falling. O v e r l o n g distances, a creature must
make a check each m i n u t e . Creatures i n prolonged contact w i t h
ice m a y r u n t h e risk o f c o l d d a m a g e .
b e g i n s t o s u f f o c a t e . I n t h e f i r s t r o u n d , i t f a l l s unconscious (0 hp);
i n the n e x t r o u n d , it drops t o - 1 h i t p o i n t s and isd^ing; i n the t h i r d
r o u n d , i t dies.
S l o w S u f f o c a t i o n : A M e d i u m - s i z e c r e a t u r e c a n b r e a t h e easily
f o r 6 h o u r s i n a s e a l e d c h a m b e r m e a s u r i n g 10 f e e t o n a s i d e . A f t e r
t h a t t i m e , t h e c r e a t u r e suffers l d 6 p o i n t s o f s u b d u a l d a m a g e e v e r y
15 m i n u t e s . E a c h a d d i t i o n a l M e d i u m - s i z e c r e a t u r e o r s i g n i f i c a n t
fire source (a t o r c h , f o r e x a m p l e ) p r o p o r t i o n a l l y reduces t h e t i m e
t h a t t h e a i r w i l l last. T h u s , t w o p e o p l e c a n last f o r 3 h o u r s , a f t e r
w h i c h t h e y e a c h s u f f e r l d 6 p o i n t s o f s u b d u a l d a m a g e p e r 15
minutes. I fthey have a t o r c h (equivalent to another Medium-size
c r e a t u r e i n t e r m s o f t h e air i t uses), t h e air r u n s o u t i n o n l y 2 h o u r s .

Table 2-4: Winb EFFects

Wind Force Wind Speed Ranged Attacks Creature S i z e " Wind Effect on Creatures Fort Save D C
(Normal/Siege Weapons')
Light 0 - 1 0 mph -/- Any None -
Moderate 11-20 mph -/- Any None -
Strong 2 1 - 3 0 mph -21- T i n y o r smaller Knocked d o w n 10
Severe 3 1 - 5 0 mph -4/- Tiny Blown away 15
Small Knocked d o w n
Medium-size Checked
Large o r larger None
Windstorm 5 1 - 7 4 mph lmpossible/-4 Small o r smaller Blown away 18
Medium-size Knocked d o w n
Large o r Huge Checked
Gargantuan or Colossal None
Hurricane 7 5 - 1 7 4 mph lmpossible/-8 Medium-size or smaller Blown away 20
Large Knocked d o w n
Huge Checked
Gargantuan or Colossal None
Tornado 1 7 5 - 3 0 0 mph Impossible/Impossible Large o r smaller Blown away 30
Huge Knocked down
Garaantuan or Colossal Checked

* The siege weapon category includes ballista and catapult attacks as well as boulders tossed by giants.
** Flying or airborne creatures are t r e a t e d as one size class smaller than t h e i r actual size; thus, an airborne Gargantuan dragon is treated as Huge For the
purposes of w i n d e f f e c t s .
Checked: Creatures cannot move f o r w a r d against the wind's f o r c e . Flying creatures are blown back 1d6 x 5 feet.
Knocked Down: Creatures are knocked prone by the wind's f o r c e . Flying creatures a r e instead blown back 1d6 x 10 feet.
Blown A way: Creatures on the ground are knocked prone and rolled 1d4 x 10 f e e t , sustaining 1d4 points of subdual damage per 10 feet. Flying creatures are
blown back 2 d 6 x 10 feet and sustain 2 d 6 points of subdual damage due t o b a t t e r i n g and b u f f e r i n g .

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S m a l l creatures c o n s u m e h a l f as m u c h a i r as M e d i u m - s i z e
creatures, a n d Large creatures c o n s u m e t w i c e t h e air. A larger NPC Classes
v o l u m e o f a i r , o f c o u r s e , lasts f o r a l o n g e r t i m e . S o , f o r i n s t a n c e , i f
t w o h u m a n s a n d a g n o m e are i n a sealed c h a m b e r m e a s u r i n g 2 0
f e e t b y 2 0 f e e t b y 10 f e e t , a n d t h e y h a v e a t o r c h , t h e a i r w i l l last
a l m o s t 7 h o u r s ( 6 hours/3.5 p e o p l e a n d t o r c h e s x 4 10-ft. cubes =
6.86 hours).
Lava
L a v a o r m a g m a deals 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f fire d a m a g e p e r r o u n d o f
e x p o s u r e , e x c e p t i n t h e case o f t o t a l i m m e r s i o n ( s u c h as w h e n a
character falls i n t o t h e crater o f a n a c t i v e v o l c a n o ) , w h i c h deals
2 0 d 6 p o i n t s o f f i r e d a m a g e per r o u n d .
W h i l e t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook describes a n u m b e r o f
classes s u i t a b l e f o r p l a y e r c h a r a c t e r s ( P C s ) i n t h e w o r l d o f N o r r a t h ,
it does n o t address t h e capabilities o f non-player characters
( N P C s ) . S o m e N P C s m i g h t h a v e c h a r a c t e r class l e v e l s j u s t l i k e
t h e P C s , b u t m o s t a r e n o t n e a r l y so s k i l l e d . T h e G M is t h u s
e n c o u r a g e d t o use t h e N P C classes p r e s e n t e d b e l o w t o f l e s h o u t
and detail the non-player characters p o p u l a t i n g N o r r a t h . N o n e o f
t h e s e classes a r e as g o o d as t h o s e a v a i l a b l e t o P C s ( t h o u g h t h e
Aristocrat a n d t h e Expert m i g h t f i t t h e b a c k g r o u n d o f some
characters). Rather, they represent t h e w o r l d b e y o n d and a r o u n d
the PCs, describing t h e people w h o d o n o t make a l i v i n g by

Damage f r o m magma continues for l d 3 rounds after exposure v e n t u r i n g o u t i n t o t h e dangerous places o f t h e w o r l d .

ceases, b u t t h i s a d d i t i o n a l d a m a g e is o n l y h a l f t h a t d e a l t d u r i n g M e c h a n i c a l l y , t h e s e N P C classes b e h a v e j u s t as a l l o t h e r classes

a c t u a l c o n t a c t ( t h a t is, l d 6 o r 1 0 d 6 p o i n t s p e r r o u n d ) .
A n i m m u n i t y o r r e s i s t a n c e t o h e a t o r f i r e serves as a n i m m u n i t y
to lava or m a g m a ; h o w e v e r , a creature i m m u n e t o heat m i g h t still
d r o w n i f c o m p l e t e l y i m m e r s e d i n lava.
Smoke
d o . C h a r a c t e r s w i t h N P C classes g a i n 5 t r a i n i n g p o i n t s p e r l e v e l ,
gain skills a n d h i t p o i n t s every level, a n d behave i n a l l o t h e r
r e s p e c t s j u s t l i k e n o r m a l c h a r a c t e r classes. N P C s m a y m u l t i c l a s s
as P C s c a n , t h o u g h t h i s c h o i c e is r a r e s i n c e N P C s t h a t r e p r e s e n t
Norrath's general p o p u l a t i o n tend n o t t o advance beyond a few
l e v e l s o f a s i n g l e class.

A creature t h a t breathes heavy smoke must make a Fortitude N P C s g a i n e x p e r i e n c e j u s t as P C s d o , p r o v i d i n g t h e G M a t o o l

s a v i n g t h r o w e a c h r o u n d ( D C 15, + 1 per p r e v i o u s c h e c k ) o r s p e n d
that r o u n d c h o k i n g and c o u g h i n g . A creature that chokes for t w o
c o n s e c u t i v e r o u n d s suffers l d 6 p o i n t s o f s u b d u a l d a m a g e .
S m o k e obscures v i s i o n , g i v i n g o n e - h a l f c o n c e a l m e n t
miss c h a n c e ) t o creatures w i t h i n i t .
w i t h w h i c h she m a y measure t h e r e l a t i v e c o m p e t e n c e a n d a b i l i t y
of different N P C s . Even though they gain experience, individuals
w i t h N P C classes a r e n o t as c a p a b l e as m o s t P C s , w h i c h m e a n s
t h e y a r e less c h a l l e n g i n g as o p p o n e n t s a n d less e f f e c t i v e as P C s .
(20%
A l s o , N P C classes c a n n o t b e a d v a n c e d b e y o n d 2 0 t h l e v e l .

Falling Aristocrat
A c r e a t u r e t h a t f a l l s f r o m a h e i g h t o f 10 f e e t o r m o r e suffers l d 6 Aristocrats are wealthy, educated individuals w h o represent
p o i n t s o f d a m a g e f o r e v e r y 10 f e e t f a l l e n , t o a m a x i m u m o f 2 0 d 6 . the r u l i n g elite o f society. T h e y are o f t e n h i g h l y skilled, a n d
If the creature i n t e n t i o n a l l y j u m p s d o w n , i t m a ymake a J u m p because o f t h e s i g n i f i c a n t resources a t t h e i r disposal, t h e y are
c h e c k ( D C 1 5 ) t o r e d u c e t h e t o t a l h e i g h t o f t h e d e s c e n t b y 10 f e e t . usually quite well-equipped. W h i l e aristocrats d o occasionally
T h e Safe F a l l a n d T u m b l e s k i l l s a l s o a f f e c t t h e d i s t a n c e f a l l e n ; see t a k e u p t h e a d v e n t u r i n g l i f e s t y l e , i t is m o r e o f t e n o u t o f b o r e d o m
t h e d e s c r i p t i o n s f o r these skills i n C h a p t e r 4: S k i l l s o f t h e EverQuest: t h a n because t h e y are t a k i n g i t a t a l l seriously.
Player's Handbook.
Because o f t h e i r d u r a b i l i t y a n d impressive array o f skills, a r i s t o -
c r a t s o f f e r s o m e p o t e n t i a l as a P C class. S i n c e i t is a s o c i a l p o s i t i o n
Falling Objects
rather t h a n a profession i n most N o r r a t h societies, h o w e v e r , PCs
J ust as c r e a t u r e s s u f f e r d a m a g e w h e n t h e y f a l l m o r e t h a n 10 f e e t , m u s t be b o r n i n t o t h e aristocracy a n d t h u s may o n l y choose t o b e
t h e y also t a k e d a m a g e w h e n t h e y are h i t b y f a l l i n g o b j e c t s . O b j e c t s aristocrats a t t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e i r careers.
t h a t f a l l u p o n c r e a t u r e s d e a l d a m a g e based o n t h e i r w e i g h t a n d t h e
distance they have fallen.
For e a c h 2 0 0 p o u n d s o f a n object's w e i g h t , t h e o b j e c t deals l d 6 Table 2-6: The Aristocrat
p o i n t s o f d a m a g e , p r o v i d e d i t f a l l s a t least 10 f e e t . D i s t a n c e also Base
comes i n t o play, adding a n a d d i t i o n a l l d 6 p o i n t s o f damage for NPC Attack Fort Ref Will
every 10-foot i n c r e m e n t t h e o b j e c t falls b e y o n d t h e first ( t o a
Level Bonus Save Save Save
m a x i m u m o f 20d6 points o f damage).
1st •0 +0 +0 +2
Objects smaller t h a n 2 0 0 p o u n d s also deal damage when
2nd +1 •0 +0 3
d r o p p e d , b u t they must f a l l f a r t h e r t o deal t h e same damage. U s e +

T a b l e 2 - 5 : D a m a g e f r o m F a l l i n g O b j e c t s t o see h o w f a r a n o b j e c t 3rd +2 +1 +1 •3
of a given w e i g h t must d r o p t o deal l d 6 points of damage. 4th •3 +1 +1 +4
5th +3 +1 +1 +4

Table 2-5: Damage From Falling Objects 6th +4 +2 +2 +5

Object Weight Falling Distance Increment 7th +5 +2 +2 •5

2 0 0 - 1 0 1 lb. 20 ft. 8th +6/+1 +2 +2 +6

1 0 0 - 5 1 lb. 30 ft. m +6/+1 +3 +3 +6

5 0 - 3 1 lb. 40 ft. 10th •7/*2 +3 •3 +7

30-11 lb. 50 ft. nth •8/ 3 + +3 +3 +7

1 0 - 6 lb. 6 0 ft. 12th *?/+4 +4 +4 •8

5-1 lb. 7 0 ft. 13th •?/+4 +4 +4 +8

Less than 1 lb.* 8 0 ft. 14th +10/+5 +4 +4 +?

For each additional distance increment an o b j e c t falls, it deals an 15th •11/+6/+1 +5 +5 +?
additional 1d6 points of damage. For example, since a 3 0 - p o u n d metal 16th +12/+7/+2 +5 +5 tlO
sphere must fall 5 0 feet t o deal damage (1d6 points of damage), such 17th +12/+7/+2 +5 •5 +10
a sphere that fell 150 feet would deal 3d6 points of damage. 18th +13/+8/+3 +6 +6 •11
"Objects weighing less than 1 pound that fall at least 8 0 feet deal 1?th +6 +6 +11
+14/+?/+4
1 point of subdual damage t o those they land upon. Additional falling
20th +15/+10/+5 •6 +6 •12
distance increments do not increase this damage.
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H i t Die: d8.
C l a s s S k i l l s : T h e a r i s t o c r a t ' s class s k i l l s ( a n d t h e k e y a b i l i t y f o r
Table 2-7: The Commoner
each s k i l l ) are A p p r a i s e (Int), Bluff (Cha), Diplomacy (Cha),
Base
Disguise ( C h a ) , Forgery ( I n t ) , G a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n ( C h a ) , H a n d l e
A n i m a l (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge ( a l l skills t a k e n NPC Attack Fort Ref Will
individually) ( I n t ) , Language ( I n t ) , Listen ( W i s ) , Perform ( C h a ) , Level Bonus Save Save Save
Read Lips ( I n t ) , R i d e ( D e x ) , Sense M o t i v e ( W i s ) , S p o t ( W i s ) , 1st •0 +0 •0 •0
S w i m (Str), and Wilderness Lore (Wis).
2nd +1 •0 •0 +0
W e a p o n a n d A r m o r P r o f i c i e n c y : T h e a r i s t o c r a t is p r o f i c i e n t
3rd +1 +1 •1 •1
i n t h e use o f a l l s i m p l e a n d m a r t i a l w e a p o n s a n d w i t h a l l t y p e s o f
4th +2 +1 •1 •1
a r m o r a n d shields.
5th +2 +1 +1 +1

Commoner 6th •3 •2 +2 +2
7th +3 +2 +2 +2
C o m m o n e r s are t h e p e a s a n t s , f a r m e r s , a n d m e r c h a n t s o f N o r r a t h .
S i m p l e f o l k w i t h n o desire f o r a d v e n t u r i n g , c o m m o n e r s m a k e u p 8th + 4 +2 +2 +2
t h e b u l k o f t h e w o r l d ' s p o p u l a t i o n a n d are t h e p e o p l e m o s t o f t e n ?th •4 +3 +3 +3
e n c o u n t e r e d by adventurers. C o m m o n e r s themselves m a k e poor 10th +5 +3 +3 +3
adventurers, since they lack t h e skills needed t o survive an
11th •5 +3 +3 +3
a d v e n t u r i n g l i f e s t y l e . A s s u c h , t h e y a r e n o t s u i t a b l e as p l a y e r
12th +6/+1 •4 •4 •4
c h a r a c t e r s a n d s h o u l d b e used p r i m a r i l y f o r t h o s e i n d i v i d u a l s w h o
d o n o t q u a l i f y f o r a n y o t h e r c h a r a c t e r class. 13th •6/+1 +4 +4 +4

H i t D i e : d4. 14th *7/+2 +4 +4 +4

C l a s s S k i l l s : T h e c o m m o n e r ' s class s k i l l s ( a n d t h e k e y a b i l i t y 15th *7/+2 +5 •5 •5

for e a c h s k i l l ) are C l i m b ( S t r ) , H a n d l e A n i m a l ( C h a ) , J u m p ( S t r ) , 16th +8/*3 •5 +5 +5
Listen ( W i s ) , Profession ( I n t ) , R i d e ( D e x ) , S p o t ( W i s ) , Swim 17th •0/+3 +5 •5 +5 ,
(Str), Trade Skill ( I n t or W i s ) , and Use Rope (Dex).
18th +P+4 +6 •6 +6
W e a p o n a n d A r m o r P r o f i c i e n c y : T h e c o m m o n e r is p r o f i c i e n t
1?th •?/+4 +6 +6 +6
w i t h o n e s i m p l e w e a p o n . H e is n o t p r o f i c i e n t w i t h a n y o t h e r
w e a p o n s , n o r is h e p r o f i c i e n t w i t h a n y t y p e o f a r m o r o r s h i e l d s . 20th •10/+5 +6 + 6 +6
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Expert Table 2-9: The Militiaman

Experts are the skilled professionals of N o r r a t h . T h e y are either
craftsfolk or workers w i t h service-oriented skills and typically Base
have little desire to pursue an adventuring lifestyle. Examples of NPC Attack Fort Ref Will
experts include blacksmiths, sailors, hunters, guides, merchants, Level Bonus Save Save Save
sages, and other highly skilled individuals.
1st +1 +2 +0 +0
Experts have some p o t e n t i a l as player characters, but their lack
2nd +2 +3 +0 +0
of significant adventuring skills limits t h e m to non-combat roles
3rd +3 +3 +1 +1
in most cases. T h e i r impressive array of skills, however, makes
t h e m an attractive alternative to other less reputable classes that 4th +4 +4 +1 +1
might n o t f i t a particular character's concept. Experts are rela- 5th +5 +4 +1 +1
tively c o m m o n and can be found i n most major p o p u l a t i o n 6th +6/+1 +5 +2 +2
centers throughout N o r r a t h .
\ 7th +7/+2 +5 +2 +2
H i t D i e : d6
8th + 8/ 3
+ +6 +2 +2
Class S k i l l s : T h e expert can choose any t e n skills to be class
| ?th +?/+4 +6 +3 +3
skills. O n e or t w o o f these skills can be skills exclusive to some
other class. 10th +10/+5 +7 +3 +3

W e a p o n and A r m o r P r o f i c i e n c y : T h e expert is proficient i n 11th +11/+6/+1 +7 +3 +3

the use of all simple weapons and w i t h light armor but n o t shields. 12th +12/+7/+2 +8 +4 +4
13th +13/+8/+3 +8 +4 +4
+14/+?/+4 +4 +4
Table 2-8: The Expert 1 14th
+?
f 15th +15/+10/+5 +? +5 +5
Base
16th +16/+I1/+6/+1 +10 +5 +5
NPC Attack Fort Ref Will
* 17th +17/+12/+7/+2 +10 +5 +5
Level Bonus Save Save Save
18th +I8/+I3/+8/+3 +11 +6 +6
1st +0 +0 +0 +2
1?th +19/+14/+9/+4 +11 +6 +6
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3
20th +20/+15/+10/+5 +12 +6 +6
3rd +2 +1 +1 +3
4th +3 +1 +1 +4

5th +3 +1 +1 +4

6th +4 +2 +2 +5 Spell Research

\ 7th +5 +2 +2 +5 M o s t o f the t i m e , a bard, cleric, wizard, or other spellcaster
8th +6/+1 +2 +2 +6 learns magics that are already complete and finished products.
+3 +3 +6
Such spellcasters copy spells from each other's spellbooks ( i n
?th +6/+1
trade or captured from enemies) or from magical scrolls. Temples,
10th +7/+2 +3 +3 +7
mystic orders, elder sorcerers, and certain esoteric merchants may
11th +8/+3 +3 +3 +7 sell magical knowledge as spell vendors.
12th +?/+4 +4 +4 +8 Some spellcasters f i n d , however, that the spell they want is not
13th +?/+4 +4 +4 +8 available. T h e y cannot locate a vendor w i l l i n g or able to sell it, or
14th +10/+5 +4 +4 +? even an enemy from w h o m they could wrest the secret of the spell.
M a n y enchantments were lost long ago — or suppressed as too
15th +11/+6/+1 +5 +5 +?
dangerous for the w o r l d — and spellcasters k n o w of t h e m only
16th +12/+7/+2 +5 +5 AO through h i n t s and references i n occult tomes. Perhaps n o one ever
17th +12/+7/+2 +5 +5 AO invented the desired spell. I n such cases, enchanters, magicians,
18th +13/+8/+3 +6 +6 A\ necromancers, and wizards can try t o reconstruct or i n v e n t the
spell t h r o u g h a process called spell research. D i v i n e and bardic
mh +14/+W+4 +6 +6 A\
spellcasters can also b r i n g new spells and songs t o N o r r a t h , but
20th +15/+10/+5 +6 +6 A2
they use other methods.

s, Spell research works i n m u c h the same way for all arcane

Militiaman
T h e m i l i t i a m a n is a strong fighter, but one w h o lacks the
expertise of the warrior class. M i l i t i a m e n make up the rank and
file of Norrath's fighting forces and police forces. T h e y are simple
in b o t h focus and training; they are, however, competent fighters
and should not be taken lightly.
A m i l i t i a m a n is n o t as capable as the standard PC classes, and
characters should n o t take this class if other options are available.
M i l i t i a m e n are meant to represent individuals w h o are competent
fighters but lack m u c h formal training. Hence, they make excel-
lent antagonists and N P C officials (such as city guards), but are
not suitable for use as PCs.
H i t D i e : d8.
Class Skills: T h e militiaman's class skills (and the key ability
for each skill) are C l i m b (Str), Handle A n i m a l ( C h a ) , I n t i m i d a t e
( C h a ) , Jump ( S t r ) , Ride ( D e x ) , and S w i m ( S t r ) .
Weapon and A r m o r Proficiency: The militiaman is proficient in the
use of all simple and martial weapons and all armor and shields.
spellcasters. I n game terms, the spellcaster must gather two or
three items c o n t a i n i n g mystic i n f o r m a t i o n and figure out how
they f i t together to form a spell. T h e character succeeds i f the
player makes a successful Spellcraft check. I f the check fails, the
character cannot try again u n t i l she raises her Spellcraft rank. I f
the character succeeds, however, she has a complete and working
spell. She can teach the spell to other casters, w h o can learn i t
normally. Norrath's store o f magic has permanently increased —
unless the character dies before she passes the spell on to a vendor.
A character may try to reconstruct an obscure or lost spell by
seeking a formula for w h i c h research components w i l l be required.
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , a character can try to i n v e n t a spell from scratch.
Either approach carries its o w n challenges. See Table 2 - 1 0 :
Research-Only Spells for a list of spells that characters cannot
normally buy or o b t a i n i n any way except reconstructing t h e m
through spell research. G M s can also define other spells as "lost"
. . . or at least not for sale. Even i f characters k n o w a spell exists
somewhere i n completed form, they still might prefer to recon-
struct i t themselves i f the spell proves too hard to find.
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t h e a r c a n e p o w e r o f t h e r u n e c a n b e released f o r f u r t h e r e x p e r i -
Research MateriaLs mentation.
W h a t e v e r a c h a r a c t e r ' s class, t h e m a t e r i a l s f o r s p e l l research I n s o m e cases, m o r e t h a n o n e f o r m o f a r u n e e x i s t s . S o r c e r e r s
f o l l o w a p a t t e r n . A n arcane spellcaster needs a s p e l l b o o k , special d i s t i n g u i s h t h e s e f o r m s b y d e s i g n a t i n g t h e m as t h e a z i a , beza, o r
i n k s , a n d a l a b o r a t o r y . E a c h s p e l l c a s t i n g class a l s o n e e d s s p e c i a l caza f o r m s . S p e l l r e s e a r c h f a i l s i f t h e c h a r a c t e r uses t h e w r o n g f o r m
i t e m s o f o c c u l t l o r e c a l l e d pages, r u n e s , a n d w o r d s . T h e f i n a l of a rune.
factors are t i m e a n d m o n e y : r e s e a r c h i n g a spell takes a t least a
W o r d s m a y i n c l u d e s i m p l e d i a g r a m s , b u t — as t h e i r name
week even under t h e best possible c o n d i t i o n s a n d c a n cost
suggests — m o s t o f t h e i r p o w e r c o m e s f r o m t h e i r c o r r e c t i n c a n t a -
considerable amounts o f gold.
t i o n . S o m e o f t h e w o r d s i n m a g i c i a n i n c a n t a t i o n s are s e c r e t n a m e s
o f gods a n d e l e m e n t a l s . O t h e r w o r d s c o m e f r o m elder languages:
Spellbook many o f t h e most potent words, f o rexample, derive f r o m t h e
A s p e l l c a s t e r o f a n y class n e e d s s o m e s o r t o f s p e l l b o o k i n w h i c h speech o f dragons. N e c r o m a n t i c m a g i c o f t e n takes o r d i n a r y words
t o w r i t e a n e w s p e l l . E a c h class c a l l s i t s s p e l l b o o k s b y a d i f f e r e n t a n d t w i s t s t h e m , reverses t h e m , o r j u m b l e s t h e m i n anagrams o r
name: uses t h e n a m e s o f p o w e r f u l s p i r i t s a n d s e r v i t o r s o f t h e d a r k g o d s ,
• A n e n c h a n t e r uses a T o m e of Endless Enchantments; c r e a t i n g a l a n g u a g e t h a t pleases t h e d a r k p o w e r s a n d t h a t t h e d e a d
• A m a g i c i a n o w n s a n Elemental Grimoire; can hear a n d obey.

• A n e c r o m a n c e r o r s h a d o w k n i g h t calls h i s s p e l l b o o k a Book I n a d d i t i o n t o using t h e correct w o r d for research, a m a g i c i a n

of Dark Bindings; also m u s t p r e p a r e a s c r o l l o f t h e researched spell's n e x t l o w e s t l e v e l
• A w i z a r d uses a Lexicon. spell i n t h e same spell l i n e . F o r i n s t a n c e , a m a g i c i a n w h o w a n t e d
t o r e s e a r c h t h e summon elemental earth s p e l l w o u l d n e e d a s c r o l l o f
• C l e r i c s , d r u i d s , a n d o t h e r d i v i n e spellcasters study prayer
lesser summoning: earth, t o w h i c h t h e m a g i c i a n w o u l d c o m b i n e
books, s o m e t i m e s c a l l e d scriptures, w h i l e bards k e e p t h e i r m a g i c a l
W o r d s o f C o e r c i o n i n order t o f o r m u l a t e a spell p o w e r f u l e n o u g h
music i n songbooks.
t o c o m m a n d m o r e p o t e n t e a r t h e l e m e n t a l s . I f a s p e l l is t h e s t a r t o f
a s p e l l l i n e , s u c h as summon ring of flight, j u s t t h e W o r d s a r e
Inks
n e e d e d . (See t h e sidebar f o r S c r i b e S c r o l l , t h e feat r e q u i r e d t o
T h e c h a r a c t e r a l s o n e e d s t h e r a r e a n d c o s t l y i n k s s h e w o u l d use produce scrolls.)
t o inscribe a n y n e w spell i n h e r b o o k . Here, t o o , each sort o f
W o r d s a r e t y p i c a l l y f o u n d as s c r o l l s o r pages i n a b o o k . Less
a r c a n e spellcaster has its o w n style. M a g i c i a n s a n d wizards c o m -
o f t e n , they take the f o r m o f etched stone or clay tablets, paintings,
p o u n d t h e i r inks f r o m gemstones a n d rare substances associated
inscriptions o n t h e walls o f temples and t o m b s , o rd e c o r a t i o n o n
w i t h e l e m e n t a l f o r c e s s u c h as d r a g o n scales o r g l a c i a l i c e . A n
swords, shields, cauldrons, o r o t h e r objects — a n y t h i n g t h a t c a n
enchanter's i n k receives its p i g m e n t s f r o m m i n d - a l t e r i n g plants
hold writing.
and animals. Necromancers a n d shadow knights brew their inks
f r o m r o t t i n g flesh, b o i l e d bones, m u m m y dust, and dire toxins t o
f i l l t h e m w i t h t h e essence o f d e a t h .

Laboratory Table 2-10: Enchanter Research-Only SpeLLs

A spell researcher r e q u i r e s access t o a w e l l - s t o c k e d occult Enchanter Spell Level Research component
library a n d a laboratory appropriate t o h e r style o f magic. A l l
disempower 5 Tasarm s Grimoire, Page 2 4
a r c a n e r e s e a r c h i n v o l v e s a v a r i e t y o f r i t u a l t o o l s s u c h as w a n d s ,
t a l i s m a n s , k n i v e s , i n c e n s e , a n d t h e rare i n k s a n d p a r c h m e n t used levitate 5 Tasarm's Grimoire, page 2 3

t o scribe spells. T h e l a b f u r t h e r needs a w i d e v a r i e t y o f s y m b o l i c mesmenzation 5 Tasarm s Grimoire, Page 2 6

m a t e r i a l s . T h e s e m a t e r i a l s r a n g e f r o m t h e e v e r y d a y , s u c h as l o a v e s berserker strength 6 Tasarm s Grimoire, Page 3 0
o f b r e a d o r s m a l l b r i c k s o f o r e , t o t h e e x o t i c , s u c h as a v i a k f e a t h e r s
color shift 6 Tasarin's Grimoire, Page 312
o r preserved dragon's b r e a t h .
endure magic 6 Tasarin's Grimoire, Page 3 7 5
E a c h s p e l l c a s t i n g class a l s o uses c e r t a i n s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t . A
invigor 7 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 16 and 17
necromancer needs a s u p p l y o f corpses, m o r t u a r y t o o l s , a n d
a l c h e m i c a l apparatuses. A n e n c h a n t e r hires brave a n d well-paid strip enchantment 7 Tasarm s Grimoire, Page 3 9 0
people t o stand by a n d report a n y changes to their minds or tepid deeds 7 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 8 and 9
p e r c e p t i o n s . W i z a r d s s c r i b e t h e i r p r a c t i c e r u n e s o n slabs o f g e m - enstill 8 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 7 5 and 7 6
stone o r plates o f precious metals. M a g i c i a n s b u y a n i n c r e d i b l e
feedback 8 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 108 and 10?
array o f e x o t i c substances — t h e lava r o c k o f t h e S k y f i r e Moun-
nullify magic 8 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 6 7 and 6 8
tains o r crystals c h i p p e d f r o m t h e C o b a l t Scar, f o r instance — t o
use i n c o m p o u n d i n g i n k f o r t h e i r s c r o l l s . ultravision 8 Velishoul's Tome, Pages 4 3 and 4 4
insipid weakness 9 Salil's Writ, Page 6 0
Research Components mana sieve 9 Salil's Writ, Page ? 0
D i f f e r e n t s c h o o l s o f m a g i c use d i f f e r e n t i t e m s f o r s p e l l r e s e a r c h radiant visage 9 Salil's Writ, Page 6 4
c o m p o n e n t s . Wizards e m p l o y mysterious runes; magicians, nec-
gravity flux 10 Salil's Writ. Page 174
romancers, and shadow knights collect potent words; enchanters
immobilize 10 Salil's Writ, Page 2 8 2
seek w h o l e pages o f m i n d - t w i s t i n g t e x t .
R u n e s are objects t h a t c o n t a i n arcane forces h e l d i n c h e c k b y mind wipe 10 Salil's Writ, Page 2 8 8

incantations and c o m p l e x symbols engraved u p o n the rune. Some resist magic 10 Salil's Writ, Page 153
s y m b o l s a r e g e o m e t r i c a l , s u c h as c i r c l e s , t r i a n g l e s , p e n t a g r a m s , color skew 11 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 115 and 116
a n d less f a m i l i a r s h a p e s ; o t h e r s y m b o l s a r e s t y l i z e d p i c t o g r a m s t h a t
extinguish fatigue 11 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 351 and 3 5 2
represent constellations, people, animals, spirits, a n d o t h e r t h i n g s .
pillage enchantment 11 Nitilim s Grimoire, Pages 35 and 3 6
S o m e symbols l o o k l i k e characters f r o m a n t i q u e systems o f w r i t -
ing, o n l y distorted a n d elaborated w i t h dots and twists and parallel shiftless deeds 11 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 3 0 0 and 301
or crossing lines. M a n y symbols are w h o l l y obscure a n d represent allure 12 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 3 7 8 and 3 7 ?
n o t h i n g b u t themselves. E a c h wizardly r u n e consists o f several paralyzing earth 12 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 4 0 0 and 4 0 1
s u c h s y m b o l s t h a t seal f o r c e s i n s i d e t h e r u n e i t s e l f . F o r i n s t a n c e ,
recurring amnesia 12 Nitilim's Grimoire, Pages 4 4 ? and 4 5 0
t h e p o t e n t R u n e o f A P K a b o r consists o f a n o b s i d i a n stone e t c h e d
w i t h a jagged spiral b e t w e e n f o u r letter-glyphs — s i m p l e t o d r a w ,
but dense w i t h h i d d e n meanings that must be deciphered before
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F u r t h e r m o r e , these master beguil-

ers o f o l d w e r e n o t o n e s t o m a k e
TabLe 2-11: Magician Research-OnLy SpeLis p l a i n t h e i r secrets. M u c h o f t h e i n -
Magician Spell Level Research component formation contained o n recovered
pages is o b s c u r e d b y t w i s t e d mean-
minor summoning: air 5 elemental: air scroll. W o r d s o f T y r a n n y
ings o r h i d d e n i n the rhythms o f
minor summoning: earth 5 elemental: earth scroll. W o r d s o f T y r a n n y
language t h a t charge t h e words o f
minor summoning: fire 5 elemental: fire scroll. W o r d s of T y r a n n y the tome w i t h occult power. Insight-
minor summoning: water 5 elemental: water scroll. W o r d s o f T y r a n n y ful lore i n a n enchanter's b o o k m i g h t
summon heatstone 5 W o r d s o f the Element take t h e f o r m o f t w o poems filled
w i t h strange images a n d p a r a d o x i c a l
lesser summoning: air 6 minor summoning: air scroll, W o r d s of Dominion
figures o f speech; a n o t h e r spell frag-
lesser summoning: earth 6 minor summoning: earth scroll, W o r d s o f Dominion m e n t m i g h t b e w r i t t e n as a c i r c l e o r
lesser summoning: fire 6 minor summoning: fire scroll. W o r d s o f Dominion trefoil-knot, w i t h n o beginning or
lesser summoning: water 6 minor summoning: water scroll. W o r d s o f Dominion end.

cornucopia 7 summon food scroll. W o r d s of Transcendence

everfount 7 summon drink scroll. W o r d s o f Transcendence
Scribe Scroll [Mystic, Item
summoning: air 7 lesser summoning: air scroll, W o r d s o f Dimension
Creation]
The character c a n create scrolls
summoning: earth 7 lesser summoning: earth scroll. W o r d s o f Dimension
t h a t h o l d copies o f spells o r songs.
summoning: fire 7 lesser summoning: fire scroll. W o r d s of Dimension
Prerequisite: Caster level 1 + .
summoning: water 7 lesser summoning: water scroll, W o r d s o f Dimension B e n e f i t : T h i s feat allows any sort
greater summoning: air 8 summoning: air scroll, W o r d s of Coercion o f spellcaster t o store a spell (or song)
greater summoning: earth 8 summoning: earth scroll. W o r d s of Coercion i n w r i t t e n f o r m so she o r a n o t h e r
s p e l l c a s t e r c a n use i t l a t e r . A t y p i c a l
greater summoning: fire 8 summoning: fire scroll. W o r d s of Coercion
scroll consists o f a v e l l u m o r p a r c h -
greater summoning: water 8 summoning: water scroll. W o r d s of Coercion m e n t page bearing words a n d symbols
summon coldstone 8 summon heatstone scroll. W o r d s o f Sight d r a w n i n various colored inks, m u c h
minor conjuration: air ? greater summoning: air scroll. W o r d s o f Duress like a spellbook page. Scrolls are
stored i n tubes o r n a r r o w boxes o f
minor conjuration: earth 9 greater summoning: earth scroll, W o r d s o f Duress
leather, w o o d , metal, or o t h e r mate-
minor conjuration: fire 9 greater summoning: fire scroll, W o r d s of Duress
rial. N o t h i n g forbids a "scroll" from
minor conjuration: water 9 greater summoning: water scroll, W o r d s o f Duress taking other forms — anything w i t h
nullify magic 9 cancel magic scroll. W o r d s of Detention w r i t i n g is p o s s i b l e ; a c t u a l s c r o l l s a r e

lesser conjuration: air 10 minor conjuration: air scroll, W o r d s o f Convocation the most c o m m o n form, however.

lesser conjuration: earth 10 minor conjuration: earth scroll. W o r d s o f Convocation Crafting a magic scroll requires
lesser conjuration: fire 10 minor conjuration: fire scroll, W o r d s of Convocation the finest materials and tools. Every-
lesser conjuration: water 10 minor conjuration: water scroll. W o r d s o f Convocation thing from the vellum to the penknife
m u s t be m a d e n e w a n d p u r i f i e d w i t h
summon ring of flight 10 W o r d s o f Collection (Azia)
rainwater, salt, incense, a n d exor-
conjuration: air 11 lesser conjuration: air scroll, W o r d s of Incarceration
cism incantations, so t h a t no
conjuration: earth 11 lesser conjuration: earth scroll. W o r d s o f Incarceration u n w a n t e d mystic force can c o n t a m i -
conjuration: fire 11 lesser conjuration: flame scroll. W o r d s of Incarceration nate t h e scroll. The character

conjuration: water 11 lesser conjuration: water scroll, W o r d s o f Incarceration c o m p o u n d s h e r o w n i n k f r o m rare

pigments and magically potent sub-
greater conjuration: air 12 conjuration: air scroll, W o r d s of Bondage
stances. S u c h r e q u i r e m e n t s make
greater conjuration: earth 12 conjuration: earth scroll, W o r d s o f Bondage scribing a scroll expensive. Storing
greater conjuration: fire 12 conjuration: fire scroll, W o r d s o f Bondage magic t h i s way also consumes part o f
greater conjuration: water 12 conjuration: water scroll, W o r d s of Bondage the spellcasters vital force: scribing
a s c r o l l costs t h e c h a r a c t e r experi-
ence p o i n t s (spell level x spell level x
2 ) as w e l l as g o l d p i e c e s ( s p e l l l e v e l x
spell level x 12.5). I f t h e stored spell
L i k e runes, m o r e t h a n o n e f o r m o f some words exists. L i k e
r e q u i r e s a n y m a t e r i a l c o m p o n e n t s o r a n X P c o s t t o cast, t h e n t h e s e
wizards, n e c r o m a n c e r s a n d magicians w i l l d i s t i n g u i s h these f o r m s
e l e m e n t s are a d d e d t o t h e cost o f s c r i b i n g t h e s c r o l l . N o s k i l l c h e c k
b y d e s i g n a t i n g t h e m as t h e azia, beza, o r caza f o r m s . S p e l l r e s e a r c h
is n e e d e d . T h e p r o c e s s t a k e s a n u m b e r o f d a y s e q u a l t o t h e s p e l l
f a i l s i f t h e c h a r a c t e r uses t h e w r o n g f o r m o f a w o r d .
level d i v i d e d b y three. A finished scroll can be b o u g h t or sold for
Pages are used by e n c h a n t e r s . S i n c e t h e i r m a g i c p r e d o m i n a n t l y spell l e v e l x spell l e v e l x 25 g o l d pieces, plus t h e cost o f any
affects t h e m i n d r a t h e r t h a n c o m m a n d i n g e l e m e n t a l p o w e r s o r material c o m p o n e n t s t h a t t h e spell c o n s u m e d .
forces f r o m t h e b e y o n d t h e g r a v e , e n c h a n t e r s m u s t r e s e a r c h t h e i r
i n c a n t a t i o n s b y s t u d y i n g t h e pages o f e n c h a n t m e n t l o r e . U n f o r - E x a m p l e : Stephanie's character Alluveal wants t o create a
tunately, historic enchanters w h o chose to write about the nature s c r o l l f o r t h e 3 r d - l e v e l s p e l l lesser shielding, w h i c h s h e a l r e a d y has
of enchantment magic i n enough detail t o offer insight into i n h e r s p e l l b o o k . T h e s c r o l l w i l l c o s t A l l u v e a l ( 3 x 3 x 2 = ) 18 X P
c r e a t i n g n e w spells are f e w a n d far b e t w e e n . E n c h a n t e r s recognize a n d ( 3 x 3 x 12.5 = ) 112 g p a n d w i l l take h e r 1 d a y t o scribe.
four ancient tomes from w h i c h most n e w e n c h a n t m e n t magic A l l u v e a l c o u l d sell t h e s c r o l l f o r ( 3 x 3 x 25 = ) 2 2 5 gp i f she f o u n d
o r i g i n a t e s w h e n e v e r pages o r f r a g m e n t s o f pages f r o m these t h e r i g h t buyer a n d successfully n e g o t i a t e d a n average price.
a n c i e n t t o m e s are d i s c o v e r e d . E n c h a n t e r s seek pages o r e v e n h a l f - A c h a r a c t e r c a n scribe scrolls o n l y o f spells t h a t s h e h e r s e l f
pages f r o m Tasarin's Grimoire, Velishoul's Tome, Salil's Writ, and k n o w s . A n y c h a r a c t e r o f t h e s a m e class c a n t h e n use t h e s c r o l l .
— r a r e s t a n d m o s t p o t e n t o f a l l — Nitilim's Grimoire. O v e r the C h a r a c t e r s c a n n o t use s c r o l l s o f a n o t h e r class' m a g i c . R e a d i n g a
m i l l e n n i a , scant f e w copies o f these tomes h a v e survived, a n d s c r o l l t o t r i g g e r t h e m a g i c is a f u l l - r o u n d a c t i o n ; t h e w r i t i n g t h e n
those t h a t e x i s t are t o r n a p a r t a n d s c a t t e r e d . S i g n i f i c a n t sections v a n i s h e s f r o m t h e s c r o l l . T h e m a g i c a l w a y s t a k e s e f f e c t as i f i t w e r e
o f these great works r e m a i n lost. cast b y t h e lowest possible spellcaster level. Thus, a lst-level

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enchanter's scroll spell

always performs as i f cast
Table 2-12: Necromancer Research-Only SpeLLs by a l s t - l e v e l enchanter;
Necromancer Spell Level Research component a 7 t h - l e v e l necromancer
spell takes effect as if cast
banshee aura 5 W o r d of D e r i v a t i o n , W o r d o f Eradication
by a 13th-level necroman-
hungry earth 5 W o r d of Material, W o r d of Spirit
cer, and so o n .
restless bones 5 W o r d of Reviviscence, W o r d of the Sentient (Azia)
Like all magic, the
voice graft 5 W o r d of Possession, W o r d o f the Spoken caster must translate a
animate dead 6 W o r d o f the E x t i n c t , W o r d of Quickening scroll before i t can be used
harmshield 6 W o r d of Refuge, W o r d of A b s o r p t i o n (see " T r a n s l a t i n g Spells
and Songs" o n page 172
identify 6 W o r d o f Enlightenment, W o r d o f A n t h o l o g y
o f the EverQuest: Player's
word of shadow 6 W o r d o f Cazic-Thule, W o r d of Radiance
Handbook). T h i s transla-
breath of the dead 7 W o r d of Cloudburst, W o r d of M i s t b r e a t h , W o r d o f Cazic-Thule t i o n requires a Spellcraft
haunting corpse 7 W o r d of Possession, W o r d of Detachment, W o r d of Allure check w i t h a D C o f 20 +

intensify death 7 W o r d of the Sentient (Beza), W o r d of Recluse, W o r d of A b s o r p t i o n the spell's level (Perform
check for bard songs);
shadow sight 7 W o r d of Discernment, W o r d of Eventide
c o a c h i n g from a charac-
renew bones 8 W o r d of Purification, W o r d o f Incorporeal, W o r d o f Acquisition (Azia) ter who already
summon dead 8 W o r d o f Possession, W o r d of Haunting, W o r d of Rupturing understands the scroll
vampinc curse 8 W o r d o f Possession, W o r d of Dissemination, W o r d of Parasitism guarantees success. O n c e
a character has translated
call of bones 9 W o r d of M o t i o n , W o r d o f Neglect, W o r d of Endurance
and understands the scroll,
invoke fear 9 W o r d of Resolve, W o r d of Quivering, W o r d of Duration
she can use it any time
invoke shadow 9 W o r d of Dark Paths, W o r d o f Haunting, W o r d o f S u f f e r i n g thereafter.
surge of enfeeblement 9 W o r d of A b a t e m e n t , W o r d of Cazic-Thule, W o r d of Efficacy
I f a scroll's reader is o f
malignant dead 10 W o r d of Bidding, W o r d of Suffering, W o r d of Collection (Beza) sufficient level t o cast the
nullify magic 10 W o r d of Descrying, W o r d of Seizure, W o r d of Dissolution stored spell herself, she can
use the scroll w i t h perfect
word of souls 10 W o r d of P r o j e c t i o n , W o r d o f Cazic-Thule, W o r d of the Spectre
safety. I f her level is too
cackling bones 11 W o r d of Obligation, W o r d of Collection (Caza)
low t o cast the spell, using
dead man floating II W o r d of Psyche, W o r d of Burnishing a spell becomes somewhat
bond of death 12 W o r d of Grappling, W o r d of Odus risky. T h e character re-
invoke death 12 W o r d of Requisition, W o r d o f Acquisition (Beza) ceives a caster level check
(d20 + the character's
lich 12 W o r d of the Ethereal, W o r d o f Paralyzing E a r t h , W o r d of Crippling Force
level) against a D C o f 5 +
V the scroll's caster level.
Failing the check means
t h a t the scroll fades and
Table 2-13: Wizarb Research-Only SpeLLs the spell fizzles. A r o l l o f
Wizard Spell Level Research component " 1" o n the check indicates
identify 5 Rune of Fahalem, Rune of Substance the magic is miscast and
pillar of fire 5 Rune o f P r o x i m i t y , Rune o f Nagafen mystic energy lashes back
to deal l d 6 points per spell
project lightning 5 Rune of Periphery, Rune of Fulguration (Azia)
level o f magic damage t o
enstill 6 Rune of Neglect, Rune o f Oppression
the would-be caster ( h a l f
fire spiral of AI'Kabor 6 Rune of Velious, Rune of AI'Kabor damage on a successful
cast force 7 Rune of Presence, Rune of Disassociation F o r t i t u d e save [ D C 15]).

column of lightning 7 Rune of T r a u m a , Rune o f Xegony The Scribe Scroll feat

levitate 7 Rune of Expulsion, Rune o f A t t r a c t i o n may also be used t o create

Rune of Karana, Rune o f Xegony a copy o f an e x i s t i n g spell

lightning storm 7
research component
energy storm 8 Rune of Karana, Rune of Xegony, Rune of Fulguration (Beza)
(runes, words, or pages).
shock spiral of AI'Kabor 8 Rune o f Rallos Zek, Rune of AI'Kabor, Rune of the Helix T h i s process costs h a l f as
tox portal 8 Rune o f the Combine, Rune of Dismemberment, Rune of Regeneration m u c h gold and experience
circle of force 9 Rune of Concussion, Rune of Banding. Rune of Catalyst points as scribing a scroll
of the research
lava storm 9 Rune of Concussion, Rune o f Solusek Ro. Rune of Cyclone
component's effective
nullify magic 9 Rune of Consumption. Rune of Sorcery. Rune o f A r r e s t
spell level a n d takes a
thunder clap 9 Rune of Conception, Rune of Howling. Rune o f C o n t o r t i o n n u m b e r o f days equal t o
common portal 10 Rune o f Embrace, Rune o f the Combine, Rune of Conception the component's effective

force spiral of AI'Kabor 10 Rune o f the Helix, Rune of AI'Kabor. Rune of I n f r a c t i o n spell level divided by
three. A research
immobilize 10 Rune o f P e t r i f i c a t i o n , Rune o f T y r a n n y . Rune o f Paralysis
component's effective
gravity flux II Rune o f Rathe. Rune of A t t r a c t i o n . Rune o f Inverse spell level is the spell level
ice comet 12 Rune of F r o s t , Rune of the A s t r a l o f the lowest level spell
paralyzing earth 12 Rune of Rathe, Rune of Crippling for w h i c h the c o m p o n e n t
is required t o research (see
super nova 12 Rune of Impetus, Rune o f the A s t r a l
Tables 2 - 1 0 t o 2 - 1 3 ) .
wrath of AI'Kabor 12 Rune of Concussion, Rune of AI'Kabor
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Example: N i c k ' s character C r y p t i x wants to copy the Rune of
A I ' K a b o r for a fellow wizard named Seldain. L o o k i n g o n Table 2 -
13: Wizard Research-Only Spells, the first spell that uses the rune
is 6th-level (the fire spiral of AI'Kabor), so the rune component's
effective spell level is 6. T h e resulting rune costs C r y p t i x 225 gp,
36 XP, and t w o days to scribe. H e could sell i t for 450 gp.
TabLe2-14:ScroLLCostsanOVaLues
Spell Scribing Market
Level Cost Value
1 2 XP + 12 gp 2 5 gp
2 8 XP + 5 0 gp 100 gp
3 18 XP 112 gp 2 2 5 gp
4 32 XP t 2 0 0 gp 4 0 0 gp
5 5 0 X P + 312 gp 6 2 5 gp
6 7 2 XP + 4 5 0 gp ? 0 0 gp
7 ? 8 XP * 612 gp 1,225 gp
8 128 XP + 8 0 0 gp 1,600 gp
? 162 XP + 1,012 gp 2 , 0 2 5 gp
10 2 0 0 XP + 1,250 gp 2 , 5 0 0 gp
11 2 4 2 XP + 1,512 gp 3,025 gp
12 2 8 8 XP + 1,800 gp 3 , 6 0 0 gp
13 3 3 8 XP + 2,112 gp 4 , 2 2 5 gp
14 3 ? 2 XP + 2 , 4 5 0 g p 4 , ? 0 0 gp
15 4 5 0 XP + 2,812 gp 5,612 gp
Preparing For Spell Research
Obtaining SpcLl ForcnuLas
If a character is lucky, he finds some reference that tells w h i c h
runes, words, or pages make up a lost spell. Some spellcasters
publish the formulas for the research components used for a spell
they invented as a way to d r u m up interest among other spellcasters
w h o might want to trade. O t h e r formulas come from brief descrip-
tions i n captured grimoires. Spellcasters trade spell formulas more
readily t h a n spells themselves, because formulas have l i t t l e use
w i t h o u t the actual runes, words, or pages. A l l a character can tell
from a formula ( t h r o u g h a Spellcraft check at D C 5 + spell level)
is that, yes, this is a plausible description of a spell.
G M s can decide if any o f the formulas for required research
components shown i n Tables 2 - 1 0 to 2-13 are k n o w n t o a
character through their arcane studies or i f the character must
search out the formulas for these spells. Most of the time, a
character begins w i t h n o idea w h i c h runes, words, or pages he
needs to research a spell. G M s may choose to modify the list of
required components i n Tables 2-10 to 2-13 for any formulas
u n k n o w n to the characters, so that players do n o t rely on k n o w l -
edge of the table formulas. Discovering a formula requires chasing
d o w n ancient records or reading the speculations of other
spellcasters; vendors and loremasters might provide clues, for a
price. Finding a formula, moreover, could require a whole series o f
quests.
Example: T h e magician Saulimus knows the summon food spell
and wants to advance to cornucopia. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , he can find
only one source for the spell: the H e r b Jar i n Qeynos, where
several powerful people have sworn to k i l l h i m o n sight. Saulimus
decides to research cornucopia instead.
I n exchange for a hefty fee, Saulimus gains access to the T o w e r
of the Gate Callers i n Erudin. A f t e r weeks o f research i n the guild's
library, he finds the diary of a long-dead magician named A l l i a .
She believed that a book called the Green Analects t o l d o f the
necessary words for cornucopia — and the T o w e r archives record
that A l l i a eventually learned the spell. T h i s represents the best
lead Saulimus has, so he starts m a k i n g inquiries w i t h arcane guilds
for the Green Analects. Days later, a cloaked stranger accosts h i m
and says that he knows where to find a copy, but first Saulimus
must d o a l i t t l e j o b for h i m . . . .
Obtaining Research Components
Characters o b t a i n runes, words, and pages i n a variety o f ways.
Just as w i t h complete spells, characters can copy and trade runes,
words, and pages; seize t h e m from other spellcasters; or find t h e m
i n the treasure hoards o f monsters. Magic vendors may o w n a few
of these spell fragments. Just as spell formulas are often the goals
of quests, so too are spell research components the rewards o f some
quests or specific adventures.
Translating Research Components
O n c e acquired, pages, runes, and words all require translation,
similar to complete spells. T h e y may actually be w r i t t e n in archaic
languages such as Elder Elvish, O l d Erudian, or Elder Dragon, i n
w h i c h case the character must be able to read that language or find
a suitable translator. Like spells, however, translation involves
more t h a n language; i t also involves a t h o r o u g h understanding o f
the arcane metaphysical principles captured i n the research
c o m p o n e n t i t e m . I n game terms, the translation requires a suc-
cessful Spellcraft check at D C 10 + an effective spell level. T h i s
effective spell level is the lowest-level spell that uses the ingredi-
ent. For example, the magician's W o r d s o f C o e r c i o n are first used
i n the 7th-level summon elemental spells, so these words have an
effective spell level o f 7. L i k e spell translation, other casters can
assist i n translating a research component — thus making the
Spellcraft check unnecessary — if the caster created the compo-
n e n t w i t h the Scribe Scroll feat or successfully translated the
c o m p o n e n t himself.
E x a m p l e : Dan's wizard character Seldain receives the Rune o f
A I ' K a b o r as a gift. I n its original form, the four letter-glyphs that
surround the Rune o f A I ' K a b o r are the O l d Erudian letters K, B,
O , and R — A l ' K a b o r ' s name. T h e letters are also an acrostic for
an O l d Erudian phrase that roughly translates as "Power T w i s t i n g
Destruction C o m p l e t i o n . " A s he studies the rune, Seldain realizes
that to channel the rune's power, he must replace these glyphs
w i t h letters from his o w n name, but letters that also stand for
words w i t h a similar meaning.
L o o k i n g o n Table 2-13: Wizard Research-Only Spells, the first
spell that uses the rune is 6th-level ( t h e fire spiral of AI'Kabor).
Seldain's Spellcraft check therefore has a D C of 16. Dan rolls a
success: Seldain finds suitable words i n O l d Erudian whose first
letters are S, L , D , N and masters the rune.
designing Neio Arcane SpeLLs
W h a t i f a spellcaster wants to i n v e n t a spell that nobody
thought o f before? Enchanters, magicians, necromancers, and
wizards can i n v e n t completely original spells. O t h e r character
classes can introduce new spells t o N o r r a t h , but n o t through
research; they have their o w n methods described later.
T h e first step to i n v e n t i n g a completely new spell is defining
what the spell does and t h e n h a v i n g the G M decide whether or
n o t to allow it i n t o the campaign. A d d i n g an ill-conceived spell
can seriously unbalance a campaign, so you should exercise
caution i n approving a character's new spell — or i n adding your
o w n new spells to the campaign. W h e n i n doubt, err to the side
o f m a k i n g new spells less powerful, since w o r k i n g w i t h a player
later to adjust the power level up rather t h a n d o w n is easier once
the spell has been i n play for some t i m e and its effectiveness
determined first-hand.
Goob ant) Bab SpeLLs
Before a n y t h i n g else, you or the player should consider whether
a spell fits the intended character class. T h i s guideline applies to
d i v i n e and bardic spells as well as arcane spells. W i t h a l i t t l e
thought, you can i n v e n t an excuse for a magician to heal wounds
like a cleric (he summons a medical spirit?) or for a druid to
animate dead bodies (instant-growing, animated mold ?). O f course,
you need n o t d o i t : if you let each class imitate each other's
strengths, you m i g h t as well n o t have separate classes at a l l .
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W o r s e , i f y o u l e t j u s t o n e class e m u l a t e t h e s p e c i a l t y o f a n o t h e r
class, y o u t h r o w t h e classes o u t o f b a l a n c e . I f a d r u i d c a n d o
anything that anecromancer can — or even asignificant fraction
— t h e n w h y p l a y a n e c r o m a n c e r ? L e t e a c h class k e e p i t s s p e c i a l
focus.
W a t c h o u t f o r " p l o t - b u s t e r " s p e l l s , t o o . D i v i n a t i o n poses s p e -
cial risks. For instance, a m u r d e r mystery story becomes q u i t e s h o r t
a n d d u l l i f A l t o r a t h e b a r d o r A r i a l l a t h e e n c h a n t e r c a n cast a s p e l l
a n d reveal t h e m u r d e r e r . A spell t h a t merely locates a m u r d e r
weapon, t h o u g h , c o u l d help such a story. F i n d i n g t h e weapon c a n
raise m o r e q u e s t i o n s t h a n i t a n s w e r s : L o r d S e r r e l a d m i t s t h a t t h e
d a g g e r is h i s , b u t h e c l a i m s i t w a s s t o l e n . I t t u r n e d u p i n L a d y
Falmark's closet, b u t she swears i t was p l a n t e d . L e t t h e d e t e c t i v e
work commence!
O t h e r s p e l l s a r e " s e t t i n g - b u s t e r s " i n t h e sense t h a t t h e y c o u l d
force dramatic changes i n t h e very nature o f N o r r a t h . Consider,
for instance, a spell t h a t enables a m a g i c i a n t o materialize o n e
p o u n d o f a n y t h i n g . I f that includes gold, wealth n o longer b e -
c o m e s r e l e v a n t f o r t h a t c h a r a c t e r b e c a u s e s h e c a n a f f o r d anything.
I f t h e s p e l l s p r e a d s , N o r r a t h b e c o m e s a v e r y d i f f e r e n t p l a c e as
magicians b u y up everything. A materialization spell, therefore,
must be q u i t e h i g h level (so t h a t f e w magicians ever learn i t ) o r
limited i n what i tcan produce.
T r a n s p o r t a t i o n magic presents o t h e r setting b u s t i n g dangers.
T h e EverQuest Role-Playing Game d e l i b e r a t e l y l i m i t s t h e v a r i o u s
t r a v e l spells t o c o i n c i d e w i t h h i s t o r i c p l a c e s o f p o w e r o n N o r r a t h .
T h i s r e s t r i c t i o n also l i m i t s characters f r o m t e l e p o r t i n g a n y w h e r e
o n N o r r a t h a n y t i m e t h e y c h o o s e . T h e a b i l i t y t o cross a c o n t i n e n t
i n a n e y e - b l i n k is n o t as u s e f u l i f y o u c a n n o t r e a c h a n y p l a c e e x c e p t
t h e heart o f T o x x u l i a Forest o r t h e Lost T e m p l e o f C a z i c - T h u l e .
I n g e n e r a l , c o n s i d e r w h e t h e r a s p e l l is s o u s e f u l t h a t a n y
character w o u l d want it— whether, indeed, anycharacter w h o
lacked t h e spell w o u l d operate at a severe disadvantage i n r e l a t i o n
t o a c h a r a c t e r w h o k n e w i t . I f so, t h e s p e l l is a b a d i d e a .
A g o o d spell does o n e r e a l l y c o o l t h i n g . A n a t t a c k spell deals
damage i n some spectacular w a y o r o t h e r w i s e i n c o n v e n i e n c e s a
foe. A defense spell b l o c k s d a m a g e . O t h e r sorts o f spells c a n b u f f
a character, s u m m o n pets, h e a l , give i n f o r m a t i o n o n various
t o p i c s , o r p e r f o r m a v a r i e t y o f o t h e r f a i r l y specific tasks. N o spell
s h o u l d e x c u s e a p l a y e r f r o m t h i n k i n g — n o t i f t h e c h a r a c t e r faces
a challenge i nline w i t h her abilities.
Designing the Spell
T h e p l a y e r ' s n e x t s t e p is t o r e f i n e t h e r o u g h c o n c e p t o f t h e s p e l l .
D e f i n e t h e spell's r a n g e , t a r g e t , s a v i n g t h r o w , c a s t i n g t i m e , d u r a -
t i o n o f effect, m a n a cost, a n d o t h e r game statistics. Specify t h e
c o m p o n e n t s necessary t o cast t h e spell. W r i t e d o w n t h e s c h o o l o f
magic w i t h i n w h i c h t h e spell fits. N o t e a n y spell descriptors —
s u c h as f i r e , l i g h t n i n g , p o i s o n , a n d s o f o r t h — t h a t a p p l y . P u t
n u m b e r s o n t h e damage dealt, t h e defense p r o v i d e d , o r w h a t e v e r
o t h e r effects t h e magic m i g h t have. See T a b l e 2-15: M a x i m u m
D a m a g e f o r S p e l l s , b e l o w , as a g u i d e l i n e f o r d a m a g e . T h e t a b l e is
a g u i d e l i n e o n l y , s i n c e m a n y o f o t h e r aspects o f a s p e l l ' s d e s i g n —
m a n a cost, recast, c a s t i n g t i m e , m a t e r i a l c o m p o n e n t s , range, a n d
so o n — m u s t b e c o n s i d e r e d as a w h o l e a l o n g w i t h i t s d a m a g e
when e v a l u a t i n g a spell. Precisely d e s c r i b i n g a spell's effect
prevents arguments later about w h e t h e r a character managed t o
do something or not.
Research Components For Neu? SpeLLs
Evaluating t h e Spell
A s t h e G M , y o u n o w e x a m i n e t h e s p e l l . I f t h e s p e l l is a p l o t -
b u s t e r , s e t t i n g - b u s t e r , i n a p p r o p r i a t e f o r t h e c h a r a c t e r class, o r
vaguely w r i t t e n , send i t back a n d h e l p t h e player w o r k o u t a m o r e
acceptable version. Spellcasters are supposed t o k n o w a fair b i t
about t h e i r f o r m s o f magic. D r a g g i n g t h e player's character t h r o u g h
t h e research process w i t h i n t h e c a m p a i g n f o r a spell t h a t t h e
c h a r a c t e r r e a s o n a b l y w o u l d k n o w h e c o u l d n o t i n v e n t is n o t f a i r .
N e x t , set t h e spell's l e v e l . T h e p l a y e r c a n ( a n d p r o b a b l y s h o u l d )
suggest a l e v e l f o r t h e s p e l l , b u t y o u h a v e f i n a l a u t h o r i t y o v e r i t s
a c t u a l l e v e l . Y o u c a n use t h e e x i s t i n g s p e l l s i n t h e E v e r Q u e s t :
Player's Handbook as a g u i d e t o a s s i g n a l e v e l . W h i c h s p e l l s d o e s
/\Sf
t h e n e w s p e l l r e s e m b l e ? I f a s p e l l h a s a s i m i l a r e f f e c t , assign i t t h e
s a m e l e v e l . F o r i n s t a n c e , a n acid bolt t h a t d e a l s as m u c h d a m a g e as
a fire bolt, b u t w i t h a d i f f e r e n t s p e c i a l e f f e c t , s h o u l d r e c e i v e t h e
s a m e l e v e l ( a l t h o u g h o t h e r f a c t o r s s u c h as m a n a c o s t m a y b e
s l i g h t l y h i g h e r o r d a m a g e s l i g h t l y l o w e r as m o r e c r e a t u r e s resist
f i r e t h a n a c i d , m a k i n g a n acid bolt a p o t e n t i a l l y s u p e r i o r s p e l l i f n o t
counterbalanced i n some o t h e r small w a y ) .
I f a s p e l l p r e s e n t s a d v a n t a g e s o v e r a s i m i l a r s p e l l , s u c h as g r e a t e r
range o r lower m a n a cost, i t s h o u l d receive a higher level — a t
l e a s t o n e l e v e l h i g h e r p e r a d v a n t a g e . A n i l l u s i o n s p e l l t h a t lets a n
e n c h a n t e r d i s g u i s e a g r o u p , f o r e x a m p l e , w o u l d b e a t least o n e
level h i g h e r t h a n a n i l l u s i o n t h a t o n l y disguised t h e e n c h a n t e r
himself.
W h e n t h e e x i s t i n g spells p r o v i d e n o close p a r a l l e l , c o m p a r i n g
a n e w s p e l l t o o t h e r s w i t h i n i t s class c a n s t i l l suggest t h e i r r e l a t i v e
p o w e r . A t e a c h l e v e l , w h a t is t h e m o s t e f f i c a c i o u s a b j u r a t i o n ?
d i v i n a t i o n ? c o n j u r a t i o n ? I f t h e n e w spell seems m o r e p o w e r f u l i n
s o m e w a y , i t deserves a h i g h e r l e v e l .
A s p e l l c o u l d a l s o d e a l less d a m a g e , a f f e c t a s m a l l e r t a r g e t a r e a ,
t a k e m o r e t i m e t o c a s t , o r o t h e r w i s e s e e m less e f f e c t i v e t h a n i t s
n e a r e s t c o m p a r i s o n . I n t h a t case, t h e s p e l l d e s e r v e s a l o w e r l e v e l .
I f a spell presents some advantages a n d some l i m i t a t i o n s c o m -
p a r e d t o s i m i l a r s p e l l s , t h e l e v e l is p r o b a b l y a b o u t t h e s a m e .
For p o w e r f u l , h i g h - l e v e l spells, y o u m i g h t w a n t t o insist o n
m a j o r l i m i t a t i o n s . Expensive m a t e r i a l c o m p o n e n t s m a y seem like
a n o b v i o u s c h o i c e , b u t t h e y d o n o t l i m i t a s p e l l ' s use v e r y m u c h :
powerful adventurers seldom worry m u c h about buying another
j e w e l o r solid p l a t i n u m t a l i s m a n . Characters, h o w e v e r , exercise
m o r e c a u t i o n a b o u t t o s s i n g a r o u n d a spell t h a t costs e x p e r i e n c e
p o i n t s t o cast o r t h a t requires a very rare m a t e r i a l c o m p o n e n t t h a t
characters c a n n o t buy for any a m o u n t o f money. I fa c o m p o n e n t
is a c t u a l l y d a n g e r o u s t o o b t a i n , s u c h as a d r a g o n ' s h e a r t , e a c h use
o f t h e spell m i g h t require a quest.
Y o u c a n also i n s i s t o n m o r e a r b i t r a r y r e s t r i c t i o n s r e g a r d i n g
w h e n a n d w h e r e a c h a r a c t e r c a n cast t h e spell. F o r i n s t a n c e , a
p o w e r f u l n e c r o m a n c y s p e l l m i g h t w o r k o n l y w h e n cast a t m i d -
n i g h t . A n e c r o m a n c e r ' s e n e m i e s c o u l d easily p r e v e n t h i m f r o m
using t h e spell o n a n y particular n i g h t .
E x t r a c a s t i n g t i m e is o n e o f t h e easiest r e s t r i c t i o n s t o p l a c e o n
a s p e l l . A spell t h a t requires a f u l l r o u n d o r e v e n m i n u t e s t o cast
e n t a i l s a g o o d d e a l o f p l a n n i n g t o use i n c o m b a t ; a s p e l l t h a t t a k e s
h o u r s t o cast d e m a n d s p l a n n i n g t o use a t a l l .
R e c a s t t i m e is a n o t h e r p o s s i b l e r e s t r i c t i o n , t h o u g h c e r t a i n
spells a r e d i s e m p o w e r e d m o r e b y recast t i m e s t h a n o t h e r s . A
wizard's e v o c a t i o n w i t h a h i g h recast m a y n o t be v e r y d e b i l i t a t i n g
t o t h a t spell's o v e r a l l p o w e r , s i n c e t h e w i z a r d p r o b a b l y has a l t e r -
n a t e e v o c a t i o n s t h a t c a n also b e p r e p a r e d i n o t h e r spell slots a n d
u s e d i n b e t w e e n recasts o f t h e f i r s t s p e l l . A s p e l l t h a t n e u t r a l i z e s
a c i d w o u l d b e s o r e l y d i s e m p o w e r e d b y a l o n g r e c a s t , h o w e v e r , as
a caster m a y n o t o f t e n h a v e prepared a spell w i t h such a specific
use. W h e n h i s c o m r a d e s a r e s u d d e n l y e n g u l f e d b y a c i d f r o m a t r a p
a n d are t a k i n g d a m a g e o v e r t i m e f r o m t h e a c i d , t h e caster m u s t sit
a n d p r e p a r e t h e neutralize acid s p e l l a n d w a i t t h r o u g h i t s r e c a s t
t i m e before i t c a n b e used. M e a n w h i l e , h i s c o m p a n i o n s are
b u b b l i n g a w a y i n t o p u d d l e s o f g o o . T h e n t h e caster m i g h t n e u t r a l -
ize t h e a c i d o n o n e c o m r a d e w i t h t h e f i r s t c a s t i n g b u t t h e n h a v e
t o w a i t t o recast o n a n o t h e r .
O n c e a n e w s p e l l is e v a l u a t e d , y o u s e c r e t l y d e c i d e which
f o r m u l a o f r e s e a r c h c o m p o n e n t s is r e q u i r e d . T h i s f o r m u l a c a n
i n v o l v e n e w c o m b i n a t i o n s o f e x i s t i n g c o m p o n e n t s as w e l l as n e w
r u n e s , w o r d s , o r pages t h a t y o u i n v e n t a n d o f f e r t o c h a r a c t e r s w h o
track t h e m d o w n t h r o u g h i n v e s t i g a t i o n adventures o r receive
t h e m as l o o t o r q u e s t r e w a r d s .
U l t i m a t e l y , y o u c a n decide w h i c h trials a n d tribulations a
character m a y need t o undergo t o discover t h e correct formula
a n d t h e n f i n d t h e c o r r e c t r u n e s , w o r d s , o r pages.
E x a m p l e : A f t e r a b a d e x p e r i e n c e w i t h w e r e w o l v e s w h i l e cross-
ing t h e Plains o f Karana, D a n wants his wizard character Seldain
t o i n v e n t a n e w s p e l l , t h e silver spiral of Seldain. T h e silver spiral

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deals d i e same amount o f damage as the frost spiral of AI'Kabor,
w h i c h Seldain already knows, but uses razor-sharp silver shards as
its special effect. ( T h e shards vanish after dealing damage, so this
is not an "instant money" spell.) Stewart, the G M , agrees that
Dan's description of the spell is precise and reasonable. Stewart
decides that the silver spiral is the same level as the other spell, but
that i t would be a conjuration school spell rather t h a n evocation
since it briefly summons objects. Stewart secretly decides that
Seldain needs two runes: the Rune o f A I ' K a b o r ( t h a t Seldain
already happens to o w n ) and a new rune for c o n j u r i n g silver that
Seldain must locate.
Stewart informs D a n that Seldain believes the spell is possible
to create. Dan has Seldain research i n Freeport's arcane guild for
information about c o n j u r i n g silver or metals, and Stewart informs
Dan that Seldain finds a reference to a gnome wizard w h o
purportedly could summon metals. Seldain t h e n begins an adven-
ture to discover more about this wizard by traveling to the libraries
in A k ' A n o n for more research and thence i n t o the mines i n the
Steamfont M o u n t a i n s , where the metal-loving wizard was said to
have met his end or perhaps still resides. Eventually, Seldain may
come to possess a new Rune o f Silver, w h i c h he w i l l need t o
research h i s n e w s p e l l , or he may lose h i s head t o a
minotaur's axe . . . .
The Research Process
T h e actual process of research involves juxtaposing the ingre-
dients i n a series o f rituals. Physically, the researcher m i g h t
interlace symbols and diagrams or draw t h e m one w i t h i n the
other. Magic words can be shuffled to produce new meanings and
arrangements; the researcher may add new words or symbols to
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augment meanings or complete patterns. T h e diverse material
components and tools become part of the rituals, too. Substances
might be sprinkled, powdered, burned, m i x e d , formed i n t o beads,
placed w i t h i n pentacles, or be subject to any other operation that
the researcher can imagine. For instance, a necromancer m i g h t
trace a diagram i n powdered h u m a n bone, write a word i n blood
around its r i m , chant the second word, and burn mortuary spices
i n a skull brazier. Metaphysically, the researcher hopes to feel
some response of mystic energy from these experiments. I f she is
skilled and lucky, she homes i n o n the finished spell and is able to
describe the spellcasting process to replicate i t i n arcane n o t a t i o n .
Spell research requires one week plus one day per spell level. A t
the end o f this period, the player either makes a Spellcraft check
to determine the results o f the research or you inform the player
that the spell i n question is beyond the character's current
abilities (i.e., the spell level is higher t h a n the character can cast).
T h e process also consumes an a m o u n t of gold i n specialized
laboratory materials equal to spell level x spell level x 12.5.
T h e Spellcraft check D C is 15 + spell level. T h e end product
of successful research is the completed spell i n scroll form. T h e
researcher does n o t need t o possess the Scribe Scroll feat t o
produce scrolls through research, as the use of research compo-
nents obviates the need for the feat. N o r does the researcher need
to translate the spell scroll produced i n order to scribe it i n t o her
spellbook.
T h e words, runes, or pages (and for magician's, the spell scroll
c o m p o n e n t ) required by the research formula are used up in the
process whether the research attempt succeeds or fails. A failure
also requires the character to gain at least one additional rank i n
Spellcraft before a t t e m p t i n g to research the same spell again.
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Cross-CLass Spell Sharing?
Some spells can be used by more t h a n one class. For
instance, clerics, enchanters, necromancers, shamans, and
wizards all use a paralysing earth spell. Y o u might wonder,
does this mean that an enchanter could learn paralyzing
earth from a cleric's prayer book or a necromancer's scroll?
T h e answer is, no. For one class t o use the spells o f
another class — i n any form at all — is impossible. Each
class' version o f a spell may have the same name and the
same effect i n game terms, but the spells work by different
methods and so are actually different spells. Thus, a cleric
cannot learn paralyzing earth by copying i t from a wizard
friend's spellbook.
Other Spellcasters
D i v i n e spellcasters (beastlords, clerics, druids, paladins, rang-
ers, and shamans) gain their magic from the gods. N e w d i v i n e
spells appear at a deity's pleasure, granted to whomever a deity
chooses. A d i v i n e spellcaster can pray devoutly for her deity to
reveal a new spell t o her and present the largest offerings she can
arrange, but the deity makes the decision. For every cleric or
shaman w h o successfully entreats her deity for a new spell,
another priest receives a spell as an unasked gift — and a hundred
other servants o f the gods beg i n v a i n .
I n game terms, a d i v i n e spellcaster receives a new spell w h e n
you award it. T h e deity (played by you) imparts the spell i f it suits
his or her purposes (and your p l o t ) . Gods generally reveal new
spells for two reasons: w h e n their followers face grave danger and
need the spell to defend themselves; or, w h e n they see an
o p p o r t u n i t y to expand their worship. For instance, three centu-
ries ago, M i t h a n i e l M a r r bestowed the formidable valor of Marr
spell so that his most powerful and devoted paladin could destroy
the vampire-king Sinnuros.
Gods do n o t impart new spells lightly. O n l y their most loyal
servants a granted such a favor. O n c e a d i v i n e spell becomes
w r i t t e n i n prayer books and scrolls, the deity w h o revealed i t
cannot take back this gift from N o r r a t h . O t h e r deities may pass
the spell to their servants as well, so as n o t to leave their cults at
a disadvantage.
U n l i k e arcane and d i v i n e spellcasters, bards do n o t really k n o w
the origins o f their spells. Most bardic songs are very old; even the
names attached to some spell-songs are legend, n o t reliable
history. O n rare occasions, though, a bard introduces a completely
new song o f power. O n e and a l l , these bards say that they d i d n o t
invent their songs: instead, they discovered the magical melody i n
birdsong, the sound of r u n n i n g water, or the shouting and death-
groans o f a battlefield. T h e bard tried to catch the music he heard
w i t h his voice and instrument, and found that his new song
carried power.
Bards may quest i n search of a new song. Such quests tend to
become spiritual or metaphysical, and the bardic masters of yore
warn that songs of power are never found where one t h i n k s to
search. T h e bard K e l i n , for instance, risked death i n the I n n o t h u l e
Swamp and traded riddles w i t h a dragon i n Kunark i n hopes o f
finding a new song. A f t e r a year of fruitless travel, danger, and
h u m i l i a t i n g failure, K e l i n found b o t h his lugubrious lament and
lucid lullaby i n a poor grandmother's off-key song to soothe a
colicky c h i l d . Years later, K e l i n admitted that he would n o t have
heard a n y t h i n g but tone-deaf croaking i f his failed questing had
n o t crushed his pride.
I n practical terms, if a player o f a non-arcane spellcaster wants
to i n v e n t a new spell for her character, she should propose i t to you
in the same fashion as described for researching arcane spells. You
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evaluate the spell and t h e n decide if, w h e n , and how to offer i t as
a reward to the PC upon c o m p l e t i o n of a quest, payment of tithes,
and any other obstacles you desire to fashion.
Finally, shadow knights may i n v e n t new spells as a necroman-
cer; however, few dedicate themselves to such tasks, preferring
instead to pay necromancers to i n v e n t new magic for t h e m . A
necromancer (or a shadow k n i g h t , if so dedicated) can research a
spell to create it i n a form that shadow knights can use. Either way,
this research requires a Spellcraft check w i t h the usual D C o f 15
+ spell level. A necromancer needs a shadow k n i g h t o f suitable
caster level to assist throughout the research t i m e period.
Maximum Direct Damage porNeu>
SpeLLs
A s spellcasters advance i n level, they gain access to magic that
can deal greater damage. Table 2-15: M a x i m u m Damage for
Spells supplies upper damage limits suitable for each spell level.
Some existing spells deal more damage than the table suggests,
and many deal less damage, but the table provides typical, average
values. Wizards can inflict more direct damage t h a n other classes,
w h i c h specialize more i n indirect damage such as stunning or
charm effects and c o n j u r a t i o n or combat support effects such as
p r o t e c t i o n and healing. T h e table, therefore, gives separate dam-
age limits for wizards and other classes.
Most spells deal damage i n d 10 increments, less often in d6, d8,
or other dice. I n such cases, start w i t h the d 10-based roll for a spell
of that level, t h e n work out the d6 or d8 r o l l w i t h the closest
m i n i m u m , m a x i m u m , and average values. For instance, a 3d 10
r o l l has a m i n i m u m of 3, a m a x i m u m of 30, and an average roll of
16.5. T h e nearest d8-based equivalent is 4d8, w i t h a m i n i m u m of
4, a m a x i m u m of 32, and an average o f 18. T o find the d l O
equivalent of damage based o n other dice, calculate the average
dice r o l l and divide i t by 5.5. Table 2-15: M a x i m u m Damage for
Spells supplies equivalents for large damage rolls.
M a n a costs can vary wildly for spells. A s a rough guideline,
w h e n i n t r o d u c i n g new spells i n t o an EverQuest campaign, we
suggest mana costs o f 2 mana per d l O o f damage for spells that
affect a single target and 3 mana per d 10 for spells that affect areas
(such as bursts, cylinders, and rains). For spells that continue to
deal damage for several rounds after they strike, count up the total
damage, calculate the equivalent d l O of damage, and charge 1.5
mana per d 10. These "damage over t i m e " spells are less effective
t h a n attacks that deal damage all at once because the target might
w i n the fight or receive healing magic before the spell runs its
course, thus they tend to be more mana efficient t h a n instant,
direct damage spells.
Increase the mana cost if a spell produces some effect in
a d d i t i o n t o direct damage, such as stunning, rooting, or interrupt-
ing; do likewise for "quad" spells that can attack up to four single
targets. A l t e r n a t i v e l y , reduce the m a x i m u m damage to one level
lower o n the table. You may reduce the mana cost to reflect
l i m i t a t i o n s , such as spells that affect only a single class o f creatures
(for instance, a spell that deals damage only t o plant creatures).
A b o v e a l l , remember that these are guidelines, and w i t h o u t
players and G M s using sound judgment, creating spells that are
too powerful for their spell level is very easy.
Bard songs d o n o t use the table below, as their mana costs and
method o f "casting" are very different from spells. You and your
players should use the bard songs i n the EverQuest: Player's
Handbook as a guide for creating new bard songs, keeping in m i n d
that bards are magical generalists and n o t generally considered to
focus o n damage t h r o u g h songs. A l s o , i n t r o d u c i n g more songs
such as Demon's desperate dirge that carry a mana cost apart from
the standard 1 mana per round o f bard song performance, but
likewise carry spectacular results, should be added rarely and
judiciously.
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TabLc 2-15: Maximum Damage For SpeLLs

Spell Wizard, Wizard, Other, Other, Any, Any,
Level Single Area Single Area Rain DoT

1 IdIO 1d6 1d8 1d6 1d4 1d3

2 2dl0 2d8 2d10 IdIO IdIO 1d4

3 3dl0 3d8 3d10 2d8 2d8 1d8

4 5dl0 4d10 4d10 2d10 3d8 IdIO

5 8dl0 5d10 6d10 3d10 3dl0 2d6

6 5dl0 x 2 6d10 8d10 4d10 4d10 2d8
(-10d10)
7 6d10 x 2 7d10 ?d10 5d10 5d10 2dl0
(=12d10)
8 7d10 x 2 8d10 5d10 3x2 + 6d10 6d10 3d8

(=l4d10) (=11d10)
? 8d10 x 2 5d10 x 2 6d10 3x2 + 7d10 7d10 3dl0
(=16d10) (-10d10) (=13dl0)
10 3 d 6 x 10 7d10 x 2 7d10+2 x 2 ?d10 ?d10 3d10
(-1?d10) (=14d10) (=15d10)

11 4 d 6 x 10 2d10x10 2d10x10 6d10 x 2 6d10 x 2 3d10

(-25d10) (-20d10) (-20d10) (=12d10) (=12d10)

12 6d10x10 3d10 x 1 0 4 d 6 x 10 7d10+2x2 8d10 x 2 4d10

(-60dl0) (=30d10) (=25d10) (=15d10) (=16d10)

13 6d10x10 4d10 x 10 3 d 1 0 x 10 2d10x10 2d10 x 10 5d10

(-60d10) (-40d10) (-30d10) (-20d10) (-20d10)

14 6d10x10" 5d10x10 5d6 2x10

+ 4d6x10 4 d 6 x 10 7d10

(-60d10) (-50d10) (=35d10) (-25d10) (-25d10)

15 6d10 x 1 0 " 6d10x10 4d10x10 3d10 x 10 3 d 1 0 x 10 ?d!0

(-60d10) (-60d10) (-40d10) (=30d10) (-30d10)

Wizard, Single: W i z a r d spells that deal d i r e c t damage t o a single t a r g e t .

Wizard, Area: Wizard spells that deal damage t o all targets within an area.
Other, Single: Single-target spells f o r any class except wizards, whether arcane o r divine.
Other, Area: A r e a e f f e c t spells f o r any class except wizards, whether arcane o r divine.
Any, Rain: Spells w i t h t h e " r a i n " e f f e c t , f o r any character class.
Any, DoT: Spells that deal damage o v e r time t o a single t a r g e t , f o r any character class. T h e spell deals the indicated amount o f damage each round
until its duration ends. T h e listed damage assumes a standard duration of 7 rounds. For durations of 10-11 rounds, divide the damage increment by 1.5
(either replace dIOs w i t h d6s or reduce the dice o f e f f e c t ) . For durations o f 2 0 - 2 1 rounds, divide the damage increment by 3 (one round of IdIO damage
equals 3 rounds of 1d3 damage, while one round of 1d3 damage equals 1 hit point o f damage p e r round f o r 3 rounds).
* Mana cost reduced t o 1.5 per IdIO.
** Mana cost reduced t o 1 p e r IdIO.
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General Abventure BuiLt>ing
Advice
Before you can actually write an adventure for your players, you
need to consider all the aspects you wish to incorporate. T h e more
time you take to i r o n out the details, the less effort you w i l l require
to shape your ideas i n t o a good adventure; adapting the adventure
as you go w i l l also be easier.
Type
T h e first detail to consider is exactly what k i n d of adventure
you want to r u n . T h e classic dungeon crawl is all about mystery
and t h r i l l s — t h e characters p i t their skills and weapons and magic
against beasts and monsters and traps. Just be aware that a
dungeon crawl does n o t encourage m u c h character development
or feature m u c h role-played dialogue w i t h NPCs: dungeon crawls
are about combat and cleverness. Is that the sort of game you
want? Is i t the sort your players w i l l enjoy? Always consider the
players. You could spend months w o r k i n g o n a castle intrigue
adventure, but if your players prefer warfare to political plotlines,
they w i l l not enjoy it m u c h and you w i l l feel like you wasted your
time.
T h e three m a i n options for adventure types are character,
combat, and power. Games about character focus o n the i n d i v i d u -
als themselves, although they can be about growth, discovery, or
clarification. Character g r o w t h adventures give the PCs a chance
to develop, usually by learning a new trade (or multiclassing i n t o
a new character class or prestige class) or t a k i n g o n new respon-
sibilities. I f the adventure focuses o n the characters becoming
nobles in Erudin and h a v i n g to cope w i t h b u i l d i n g castles,
r u n n i n g lands, answering to the H i g h C o u n c i l , and so forth, the
game is about character g r o w t h . Character discovery focuses o n
learning something new about the character, often some aspect of
his past — finding out that the half-elven ranger is actually half-
dark elf and the party going to his true birthplace to meet his real
father is a story o f character discovery. Character clarification is
a chance for the players to flesh o u t something about t h e i r
characters, generally related to a detail w r i t t e n i n their PCs'
backgrounds or o n their character sheets but n o t yet really used or
explored. For example, a paladin m i g h t come from a small temple
of Rodcet N i f e just outside Erudin, but that holy place was looted
and destroyed several years ago by kobolds (hence his quest for
vengeance). Sending the characters to Erudin so that the paladin
must r e t u r n to the ruined c h u r c h and deal w i t h his grief and his
quest affords an o p p o r t u n i t y for character clarification, where the
player can finally provide real detail and role-playing to enhance
that sentence or two of background w r i t t e n d o w n months before.
T h e second adventure type is combat, w h i c h can be personal or
mass, ritual or informal. Stories about personal combat might
involve duels of honor, i n i t i a t i o n rites, or fighting off the bullies
in the streets of Qeynos. Mass combat is usually a large-scale battle
or war, although the characters can be foot soldiers, scouts, or
even generals, depending o n their level and the comparative skill
of the other combatants. C o m b a t can also be motivated by
money, loyalty, history, or a variety of other reasons. Mass combat
for money means the characters are hired as mercenaries or
leading an army to invade another country for its wealth. Mass
combat for loyalty suggests either a battle to defend one's home-
land or a religious war. Personal combat for history entails either
a personal grudge m a t c h against someone or some group or being
forced to fight because of something the character or her family
did i n the past.
T h e t h i r d adventure type is power, w h i c h can be personal/
group or area, and physical, p o l i t i c a l , monetary, or magical.
Quests for personal or group power are often treasure hunts,
seeking either money and gems ( m o n e t a r y ) , spell books and
enchanted items (magical), or items to enhance personal abilities
(physical). These sorts of adventures can also merge w i t h combat
— fighting a magical duel against the local wizard is both a quest
for power and a combat, since the w i n n e r w i l l gain the loser's
spellbooks but also acquire more r e n o w n and hold the d o m i n a n t
position i n the area. Political power generally involves intrigue
and m a n i p u l a t i o n , whether the characters are w o r k i n g for their
o w n advancement (such as t r y i n g to establish positions i n the
local court or be elected to the local government) or for that of
someone else (such as supporting a candidate, a i d i n g a nobleman
i n his attempt to be recognized, h e l p i n g a prince to usurp the
corrupt k i n g ) . Quests for area power also merge w i t h combat
sometimes, as a war between neighboring countries is an attempt
to gain more power, but trade negotiations and even tournaments
are also ways to enhance prestige and power for the area. T h e
characters can be trade envoys or the area's champions i n the
joust, but they can also be bodyguards and advisors, depending o n
their level and the level of the N P C s around t h e m .
K n o w what k i n d o f adventure you w a n t t o run is important
because this decision affects all o f the details afterward. I f you go
for combat, you w i l l need to provide several opportunities for
fighting — as well as N P C s w h o can challenge the characters. I f
you opt for mass combat, you w i l l need another country or race or
religion for the opposition, and you w i l l want the two armies to be
of comparable strength. I f the adventure is about character, you
should review the character sheets for potential story hooks.
Focus
O n c e you k n o w what type o f adventure you want, decide what
its focus w i l l be. Should the adventure focus on the characters, on
a location, o n events, o n an object, or o n a particular mood?
Obviously, the characters w i l l be at the heart o f the adventure —
they are the PCs, after all; yet the adventure need not focus on
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t h e m e x c l u s i v e l y . W h a t " f o c u s " m e a n s is t h a t a s p e c i f i c e l e m e n t Opponents
c a n n o t he removed f r o m the adventure w i t h o u t utterly destroying
W h a t comes after t h e p l o t type? W e l l , y o u need o p p o n e n t s for
it. For example, y o u b u i l d a d u n g e o n crawl. I f you take t h e PCs
c o n f l i c t , r i g h t ? N o w t h a t y o u k n o w w h a t t y p e o f s t o r y y o u are
a w a y a n d d r o p i n n e w c h a r a c t e r s , does t h a t d e s t r o y t h e a d v e n t u r e ?
u s i n g , y o u c a n d e t e r m i n e w h o are t h e adversaries. N o t e t h a t these
N o , t h e d u n g e o n is s t i l l t h e r e , w i t h a l l i t s t r a p s a n d m o n s t e r s . Y e t
o p p o n e n t s n e e d n o t be p e o p l e o r e v e n m o n s t e r s . I f t h e characters
i f y o u t a k e a w a y t h e d u n g e o n , y o u r e a l l y h a v e n o t h i n g left, so
m u s t t r e k across t h e d e s e r t , t h e i r g r e a t e s t o p p o n e n t is t h e d e s e r t
c l e a r l y t h e f o c u s is t h e l o c a t i o n . A d v e n t u r e s t h a t f o c u s o n t h e
itself, s a p p i n g t h e i r s t r e n g t h w i t h its h e a t a n d lack o f water.
characters are geared s p e c i f i c a l l y t o w a r d these p a r t i c u l a r PCs, so
W e a t h e r , g e o g r a p h y , t i m e — these c a n a l l be adversaries. I f t h e
using o t h e r characters w i l l n o t w o r k . Focusing o n a n object means
p l o t is a r e s c u e m i s s i o n , t i m e is u s u a l l y a f a c t o r : h o w l o n g b e f o r e
t h a t o b j e c t f o r m s t h e story's c o r e ; t h i s story c o u l d be a quest f o r a
t h e t r o l l s e a t t h e p r i n c e s s ? Y o u c a n a l s o use t h e o t h e r P C s as
fabled a r t i f a c t , b u t i t c o u l d also be a d u e l over a c o n t e s t e d b o o k o r
opponents, particularly i n character-oriented adventures. For
a religious w a r t o regain a stolen relic. A d v e n t u r e s built a r o u n d
example, t h e half-elf wants t o j o i n her father i n his attempt to
specific events t e n d t o be p o l i t i c a l feuds o r wars, i n w h i c h t h e
f o m e n t r e b e l l i o n against t h e k i n g o f N e r i a k , b u t h e r c o m p a n i o n s
i n c i d e n t s l e a d i n g u p t o t h e c o n f l i c t are necessary t o create t h e
a r e a g a i n s t i n t e r f e r i n g , a n d t h e g r o u p m u s t discuss t h e m a t t e r a n d
t e n s i o n . M o o d is t h e m o s t d i f f i c u l t f o c u s , s i n c e i t is t h e m o s t
decide w h a t t o do, whether that means splitting u p or all going
ephemeral, but a n adventure built around m o o d c a n be m o v e d t o
together. A character m i g h t even be his o w n o p p o n e n t i f his
a n e w l o c a t i o n a n d h a v e n e w c h a r a c t e r s , o b j e c t s , a n d e v e n t s , as
p e r s o n a l fears o r h i s t o r y o r a t t i t u d e s c o n f l i c t w i t h h i s i n t e n d e d
l o n g as t h e m o o d is m a i n t a i n e d . P e r h a p s y o u r u n a h u m o r o u s
actions: t h e aspiring n o b l e , f o r instance, must deal w i t h his o w n
g a m e , a n d as l o n g as t h e a d v e n t u r e r e m a i n s f u n n y a n d s i l l y , a l l is
i n g r a i n e d h a t r e d f o r r o y a l t y , w h i l e h i s b i r t h as a p e a s a n t becomes
f i n e . T h e characters m a y b e c o u l d be m a g i c a l l y t r a n s p o r t e d t o
a m a j o r obstacle t o a c h i e v i n g this n e w goal. O n c e y o u establish
a n o t h e r w o r l d , t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o s k u n k s , o r w h a t e v e r else y o u
t h e type o f a d v e n t u r e , its focus, a n d its p l o t , t h e n decide upon
d e s i r e , p r o v i d e d t h a t e v e r y o n e i n v o l v e d is a m u s e d . Y o u m i g h t r u n
w h a t o p p o n e n t s are appropriate. Y o u c a n a n d should have m o r e
a somber game instead, a n d n o m a t t e r where t h e characters g o ,
t h a n o n e adversary. Include a t least o n e o b v i o u s opponent,
e v e r y t h i n g is d a r k a n d d r e a r y a n d s e r i o u s .
w h e t h e r t h egoblins or t h et i m e factor or some spiteful duke, b u t
a l s o h a v e a t least o n e h i d d e n o p p o n e n t t o b e r e v e a l e d l a t e r ( t h e
Plot g o b l i n s w e r e a c t u a l l y d i r e c t e d b y a t h e p r i n c e s s ' y o u n g e r sister w h o
O n c e you k n o w t h e type o f a d v e n t u r e a n d t h e p a r t i c u l a r focus, desires t o b e h e i r t o p o w e r ; t h e d u n g e o n is s i n k i n g i n t o a l a k e ; t h e
n e x t comes the plot. D o n o t develop the actual story just yet; first d u k e is a l l i e d w i t h t h e c o u r t w i z a r d ) .
y o u n e e d t o d e c i d e w h a t t y p e o f p l o t y o u w a n t . Is t h i s a d v e n t u r e
W h e n y o u develop your opponents, be careful t o watch their
a rescue m i s s i o n ? Is i t e x p l o r a t i o n ? Is i t a r m e d b a t t l e ? Political
C h a l l e n g e Ratings. I n c l u d i n g some adversaries w h o are weaker
p o s i t i o n i n g ? T h i s s o r t o f q u e s t i o n i n g is w h y w e d i s c u s s e d t y p e a n d
t h a n t h e P C s is f i n e , p a r t i c u l a r l y i f y o u k n o w t h e y a r e j u s t a f e i n t
focus first, because those e l e m e n t s w i l l h e l p y o u n a r r o w d o w n t h e
— t h e o r e s a r e easy t o d e f e a t a n d d r i v e o f f , b u t t h e n t h e P C s
p l o t t y p e . I f t h e a d v e n t u r e is a b o u t p e r s o n a l p o w e r a n d f o c u s e d o n
encounter t h e goblins, w h o are a l o t t o u g h e r , a n d they are
a dungeon location, it probably involves a n exploration o fthe
o v e r c o n f i d e n t because t h e y w e r e e x p e c t i n g m o r e ores — o r i f y o u
d u n g e o n : d u n g e o n crawls are basically t h e characters g o i n g i n t o
want to keep the encounters varied. H a v i n g a few opponents more
a t o m b o r d u n g e o n o r series o f c a t a c o m b s t h a t n o o n e h a s e x p l o r e d
p o w e r f u l t h a n t h e P C s is a l s o f i n e : t h e c o u r t w i z a r d , f o r i n s t a n c e ,
i n c e n t u r i e s , d e f e a t i n g t h e m o n s t e r s , a n d f i n d i n g t h e lost treasure.
is a g o o d d e a l m o r e a d v a n c e d t h a n t h e p a r t y ' s w i z a r d a n d c a n r a k e
T h e p l o t c o u l d also be a rescue m i s s i o n , l o c a t i n g a n d s a v i n g t h e
o u t t h e e n t i r e g r o u p s i n g l e - h a n d e d l y , s o f i g h t i n g h i m d i r e c t l y is
princess o f H i g h K e e p f r o m t h e ores a n d g o b l i n s w h o k i d n a p p e d
n o t a g o o d idea. Y e t y o u d o n o t w a n t t h e t h r o w a w a y v i l l a i n at t h e
h e r . Y o u a r e u n l i k e l y t o s t a g e mass b a t t l e s i n t h e d u n g e o n —
start t o k i l l h a l f t h e party, a n d y o u d o n o t w a n t t h e u l t i m a t e had
c o m b a t , yes, b u t a r m e d b a t t l e i n d i c a t e s a m o r e f o r m a l c o n f l i c t ,
g u y t o f o l d a f t e r a s i n g l e b l o w f r o m t h e f i g h t e r . T h e best c h a l l e n g e s
s u c h as w i t h a r m i e s o r j o u s t s , r a t h e r t h a n t h e s u r v i v a l - o r i e n t e d
are e x a c t l y that — challenging, competitions in which the
fighting i n a dungeon. Political positioning w i t h i n the dungeon
o p p o n e n t is a r e a s o n a b l e m a t c h f o r t h e P C o r p a r t y . K e e p i n m i n d
i t s e l f is l i k e w i s e m i n i m a l : w h o w i l l c h a r a c t e r s m a n e u v e r a g a i n s t i n
t h a t some opponents w i l l be f o u g h t by a single character, while
the dungeon ? the goblins ? A P C m i g h t have entered the dungeon
o t h e r s w i l l f a c e t h e e n t i r e p a r t y a t o n c e ; m a k i n g t h e b a d g u y as
f o r p o l i t i c a l reasons — b r i n g i n g t h e princess b a c k w i l l g i v e y o u h e r
g o o d as t h e best f i g h t e r i n t h e g r o u p d o e s n o t h e l p m u c h i f h e a l s o
hand i n marriage, m a k i n g you a prince — b u t the actual adventure
m u s t face t w o o t h e r f i g h t e r s , a rogue, a c l e r i c , a n d a w i z a r d . L o o k
c o n c e r n s t h e d u n g e o n . See t h e s e c t i o n b e l o w o n c a m p a i g n s f o r
at t h e t y p e o f a d v e n t u r e y o u h a v e p l a n n e d : w h a t a t t r i b u t e w i l l be
more o n m o v i n g from o n e plot type t o another.
t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t h e r e a n d w h a t t y p e o f c o n f l i c t ? I f y o u are
A t this p o i n t , you need t o consider t h e adventure's length. H o w d e s i g n i n g a n a d v e n t u r e based o n p o l i t i c a l i n t r i g u e , f i g h t i n g s k i l l
long are y o u p l a n n i n g t o r u n t h i s adventure? W i l l it be a single a n d m a g i c a l p r o w e s s a r e f a r less i m p o r t a n t t h a n C h a r i s m a , Bluff,
session o r a h a n d f u l o f sessions, o r w i l l t h i s s t o r y last a m o n t h o r D i p l o m a c y , a n d Sense M o t i v e . K e e p i n m i n d t h a t your h i d d e n
more ? S u c h a decision affects y o u r p l o t , o f course. Rescue missions o p p o n e n t m i g h t h e l p f i l l a gap b y c h a l l e n g i n g d i f f e r e n t skills t h a n
a n d a r m e d b a t t l e s c a n o n l y g o so l o n g b e f o r e b e c o m i n g s i l l y : the obvious o p p o n e n t — perhaps t h e court dandy, a character
sooner o r later y o u e i t h e r rescue t h e princess o r she dies; e v e n t u - m o c k e d a n d s h a m e d early o n , t u r n s o u t t o be a master s w o r d s m a n
a l l y , y o u g o i n t o b a t t l e a n d e i t h e r w i n o r lose. T r a c k i n g t h e and challenges a P C t o a duel later.
princess a n d h e r a b d u c t o r s c a n t a k e u p some t i m e , b u t y o u d o n o t
T r y t o keep t h ei m p o r t a n t opponents appropriate t o the other
want t o spend m o n t h s w i t h t h e characters just f o l l o w i n g f o o t -
elements a n d m o r e t h a n just quick r a n d o m encounters. T h e
steps. I n t h e s a m e w a y , p r e p a r i n g f o r t h e b a t t l e c a n t a k e a w h i l e ,
d a n d y m a k e s sense i n a c o u r t s e t t i n g , b u t h e w o u l d b e o u t o f p l a c e
b u t p l a y e r s c a n h a n d l e o n l y so m a n y sessions o f o r g a n i z i n g t r o o p s
i n a d u n g e o n o r a d e s e r t . Y o u c a n use h i m t h e r e , o f c o u r s e , b u t o n l y
a n d o r d e r i n g supplies before t h e y get b o r e d . E x p l o r a t i o n a n d
if y o u w a n t t h e players t o w o n d e r at his presence — a n d o n l y i f his
p o l i t i c a l p o s i t i o n i n g are m o r e o p e n - e n d e d , since y o u c a n e x p l o r e
presence m e a n s s o m e t h i n g , w h e t h e r h e is p a r t o f t h e p l o t t o
as l o n g as y o u a r e s o m e p l a c e n e w a n d i n t e r e s t i n g , a n d y o u c a n
k i d n a p t h e princess o r a v i c t i m o f t h e evil d u k e himself. B e i n g
m a n e u v e r f o r p o l i t i c a l p o w e r as l o n g as y o u h a v e n o t y e t h i t t h e
a t t a c k e d b y a b e a r m a k e s sense i n t h e w o o d s , b u t w h y w o u l d o n e
absolute p i n n a c l e and eliminated all potential opponents or
be i n t h e c i t y o f E r u d i n . . . a n d especially i n t h e c h a m b e r s o f t h e
f a l l e n o u t o f t h e r u n n i n g c o m p l e t e l y . Just t h i n k a b o u t t h e p l o t
C h a n c e l l o r , leader o f t h e H i g h Council?
type, a n d t h e a d v e n t u r e type a n d focus, a n d h o w m a n y sessions
you feel t h e y c a n h a n d l e . W h e n y o u d e v e l o p t h e story, y o u w i l l O n e consideration t o keep i n m i n d w h e n designing an adven-
lock this l e n g t h d o w n a l i t t l e m o r e , b u t for n o w you really just need t u r e is t h a t y o u a r e t h e a r c h i t e c t — y o u a r e c r e a t i n g a l l o f i t . T h i s
t o k n o w w h e t h e r t h e a d v e n t u r e is a o n e - s h o t ( o n e s e s s i o n , m a y b e means you m u s t k n o w all t h e answers. I f a player turns t o you a n d
t w o ) , a s h o r t a d v e n t u r e ( a n y w h e r e f r o m t w o t o six sessions), o r a asks, " W h y is t h e r e a b e a r i n t h e C h a n c e l l o r ' s c h a m b e r s ? " y o u c a n
l o n g a d v e n t u r e ( s e v e n o r m o r e sessions). s m i l e m y s t e r i o u s l y a n d say n o t h i n g ; h o w e v e r , y o u s h o u l d k n o w
t h a t t h e b e a r is t h e s u m m o n e d c o m p a n i o n o f a w o o d e l f d r u i d w i t h

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w h o m t h e C h a n c e l l o r is h a v i n g a t r y s t . I f t h e C h a n c e l l o r ' s l i a i s o n
w i t h a m e m b e r o f such a "savage" race was m a d e p u b l i c , t h e
r e v e l a t i o n c o u l d c o m p r o m i s e his p o l i t i c a l power.
E v e r y t h i n g h a s a r e a s o n , e v e n a r e a s o n as s i m p l e as " b e a r s l i v e
i n w o o d s , y o u ' r e i n t h e w o o d s , so y o u r u n i n t o a b e a r " o r " e v e r y o n e
k n o w s m o n s t e r s l i v e i n d u n g e o n s . " Just be s u r e y o u k n o w w h y y o u
p u t t h i n g s w h e r e y o u d i d , so t h a t i t a l l m a k e s sense t o y o u . E v e n
i f y o u n e v e r t e l l t h e players t h e reasons b e h i n d w h a t t h e y e n c o u n -
ter, t h e fact t h a t y o u have t h o u g h t o u t t h e details carefully a n d
t h a t y o u h a v e reasons f o r e v e r y t h i n g w i l l m a k e a l l t h e pieces f i t
t o g e t h e r m o r e s m o o t h l y , a n d y o u r p l a y e r s w i l l see a n d f e e l t h i s
cohesion throughout the game.
W h e n d e a l i n g w i t h o p p o n e n t s , y o u s h o u l d also r e m e m b e r t h a t
t h e PCs w i l l be a d v a n c i n g t h r o u g h o u t the a d v e n t u r e . I n o t h e r
w o r d s , u n l e s s t h i s a d v e n t u r e is b u i l t t o r u n i n a s i n g l e s e s s i o n o r y o u
choose to award experience points o n l y w h e n an entire m u l t i -
session a d v e n t u r e is c o m p l e t e d , t h e P C s m a y g o u p i n l e v e l s a n d
a b i l i t i e s b e f o r e t h e a d v e n t u r e is c o m p l e t e d . K e e p t h i s m a t t e r i n
m i n d w h e n b u i l d i n g y o u r o p p o n e n t s , as y o u d o n o t w a n t t o m a k e
t h e c o u r t wizard 5 t h level a n d t h e n have t h e group's wizard at 7 t h
l e v e l b y t h e t i m e t h e y f i n a l l y m e e t . T h e b e n e f i t a b o u t t h i s sense
o f r e l a t i v e s c a l e is t h a t y o u c a n w o r k i t i n t o t h e p l o t : t h e c o u r t
w i z a r d s e e m s e x t r e m e l y p o w e r f u l a t f i r s t , b u t as t h e P C s s e t t l e i n
a n d get used t o t h e c o u r t s e t t i n g a n d increase t h e i r o w n s k i l l s , t h e y
r e a l i z e t h a t h e is j u s t a m a n a n d t h a t e v e n h i s i m p r e s s i v e p o w e r s
c a n be c o u n t e r e d , p a r t i c u l a r l y w i t h t e a m w o r k a n d careful p l a n -
ning.
Y o u s h o u l d also c o n s i d e r h o w d e f e a t i n g t h e o p p o n e n t w i l l
a f f e c t t h e rest o f t h e a d v e n t u r e . I f t h e c h a r a c t e r s f i g h t a h i d e o u s
beast i n t h e d u n g e o n a n d i n s i d e i t s s t o m a c h t h e y f i n d several
potions that allow underwater breathing, suddenly the r o o m that
f i l l s w i t h w a t e r d o e s n o t pose as m u c h o f a t h r e a t . S i m i l a r l y , i f t h e
characters actually k i l l t h e c o u r t d a n d y early o n , he cannot
conspire w i t h the duke later or challenge the fighter t o a duel
t o w a r d t h e e n d . Just b e c a r e f u l n o t t o l e t e v e r y t h i n g h i n g e o n o n e
o p p o n e n t w h o m t h e PCs h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o defeat early i n
t h e a d v e n t u r e a n d t h e r e b y d e s t r o y e v e r y t h i n g else y o u have
planned.
Story
W i t h the opponents in m i n d and the plot type determined,
n o w y o u c a n b u i l d t h e a c t u a l s t o r y . T h e easiest w a y t o d e v i s e t h e
s t o r y is t o c o m e u p w i t h a b a s i c s t o r y l i n e . F o r e x a m p l e :
T o b e c o m e h e i r , a y o u n g princess o f H i g h K e e p has b r i b e d s o m e
g o b l i n s t o k i l l h e r o l d e r s i s t e r as s h e is e n r o u t e t h r o u g h H i g h p a s s
H o l d t o Rivervale. T h e g o b l i n s double-cross her, h o w e v e r , and
k i d n a p t h e older princess instead o f k i l l i n g her, b l a c k m a i l i n g t h e
y o u n g e r princess f o r m o r e m o n e y a n d also m a k i n g r a n s o m d e -
mands to H i g h Keep. N o t w a n t i n g t o cede t o r a n s o m demands,
H i g h K e e p is l o o k i n g f o r p e o p l e o f s u i t a b l e c a l i b e r t o stage a r e s c u e
a t t e m p t . M e a n w h i l e , t h e y o u n g e r p r i n c e s s m u s t raise t h e b l a c k -
m a i l f u n d s b u t also secretly sabotage t h e e f f o r t s o f t h e rescuers lest
t h e y a c t u a l l y succeed a n d also r e t u r n w i t h e v i d e n c e c o n n e c t i n g
h e r t o t h e g o b l i n s . So, t h e y o u n g e r princess insists t h a t h e r c o u r t
dandy — a f o p p i s h n o b l e m a n w h o is a c t u a l l y a n experienced
r o g u e i n disguise — a c c o m p a n y t h e h e r o e s o n t h e rescue a t t e m p t .
I f t h e PCs succeed i n r e a c h i n g t h e k i d n a p p e d princess, t h e d a n d y
can p o i s o n t h e m w i t h a v i c t o r y toast a n d t h e n d i s p a t c h t h e
p r i n c e s s f o r g o o d , r e t u r n i n g t o H i g h K e e p w i t h t h e sad n e w s o f a
failed rescue a t t e m p t a n d a princess slain by t h e g o b l i n s .
N o t e t h a t t h i s story does n o t consider t h e possible a c t i o n s o f t h e
PCs. Y o u c a n n o t ever k n o w exactly w h a t a player w i l l d o , a n d
a s s u m i n g t h e y w i l l g o w h e r e y o u p o i n t t h e m is useless; y o u c a n
f o r c e t h e m , o f c o u r s e , b u t t h e n t h e g a m e is n o t f u n f o r t h e p l a y e r s
because t h e y are n o t r e a l l y i n t e r a c t i n g w i t h y o u . A l w a y s b u i l d t h e
b a s i c s t o r y l i n e w i t h o u t t h e c h a r a c t e r s , so y o u k n o w w h a t w i l l
happen if they do n o t interfere.
O n c e y o u w o r k o u t t h e basics, b r e a k t h e s t o r y l i n e i n t o "scenes."
T h i n k o f i t as a p l a y o r a m o v i e o r e v e n a b o o k w i t h c h a p t e r s .
S c e n e o n e is t h e c h a r a c t e r s p r o v i n g t h e i r m e t t l e w h e n a t t a c k e d b y
ores i n H i g h p a s s w i t h i n v i e w o f t h e H i g h K e e p g u a r d . S c e n e t w o
is t h e H i g h K e e p g u a r d b r i n g i n g t h e c h a r a c t e r s b e f o r e t h e c o u r t i n
H i g h K e e p , w h e r e t h e y are asked t o rescue t h e princess a c c o m p a -
n i e d b y t h e d a n d y . S c e n e t h r e e is i n v e s t i g a t i n g t h e s c e n e w h e r e
t h e p r i n c e s s ' s c a r a v a n was a t t a c k e d . A n d so o n . . . .
T h i n k a b o u t r u n n i n g t h r o u g h y o u r a d v e n t u r e ' s p l o t as i f i t w e r e
a m o v i e . S o m e e v e n t s t a k e place off-screen because t h e y are n o t
t h a t i n t e r e s t i n g — n o o n e w a n t s t o sit t h r o u g h t w e n t y m i n u t e s o f
t h e characters h i k i n g t h r o u g h H i g h p a s s , unless t h e y get a t t a c k e d
along the way. T h e scenes i n a n a d v e n t u r e w o r k t h e s a m e w a y .
F e e l f r e e t o gloss o v e r b o r i n g p a r t s s u c h as a n u n e v e n t f u l r i d e o r t h e
p a r t y ' s w i z a r d m e d i t a t i n g i n a safe r o o m f o r t w o h o u r s . S c e n e s
c o n t a i n a c t i o n or reveal n e w i n f o r m a t i o n t o increase t e n s i o n a n d
r e s o l v e c o n f l i c t . T h e y c a n a l s o set t h e m o o d , a n d a b o r i n g s c e n e
m a y b e j u s t i f i e d i f y o u a r e e s t a b l i s h i n g t h a t n o t h i n g is h a p p e n i n g
r i g h t n o w o r t h a t l i f e is t e d i o u s , o r a n y t h i n g o f t h a t n a t u r e . Just t r y
to avoid overdoing the tedium — give just enough to make the
p o i n t , t h e n m o v e o n b e f o r e y o u r p l a y e r s g e t t o o restless.
L o o k b a c k o v e r t h e key scenes o n c e y o u h a v e w o r k e d t h e m o u t .
W h a t l o c a t i o n s a r e i n v o l v e d ? T h e s e are t h e l o c a t i o n s y o u w i l l
need to detail i n your adventure. In the intrigue and dungeon
c r a w l story a b o v e , we h a v e t h e site o f t h e ore a t t a c k i n scene o n e ,
t h e c o u r t r o o m o f H i g h Keep, t h e scene o f t h e k i d n a p p i n g , t h e t r a i l
back t o goblin's lair, and a d u n g e o n crawl t h r o u g h the goblin's
lair.
C o n s i d e r t h e a d v e n t u r e l e n g t h , as w e l l . I f y o u are b u i l d i n g a
one-shot, y o u d o n o t w a n t t o o m a n y l o c a t i o n s or t o o m a n y key
scenes. A t w o - h o u r m o v i e c a n h a n d l e a d o z e n k e y scenes, p e r h a p s ,
b u t games t a k e m u c h l o n g e r because e v e r y o n e m u s t act a n d you
m u s t r o l l results a n d describe t h e scene each t i m e . Y o u c a n adjust
the l e n g t h , o f course: perhaps you p l a n n e d o n d o i n g a one-shot,
b u t t h i s p l o t w i t h t h e a m b i t i o u s y o u n g p r i n c e s s m i g h t t a k e a t least
t h r e e sessions, so n o w y o u a r e t h i n k i n g o f i t as a s h o r t a d v e n t u r e .
J u s t b e sure t h e l e n g t h a n d t h e n u m b e r o f scenes a n d l o c a t i o n s a l l
m a t c h , and t h a t they still fit the adventure type and p l o t type.
Pace
W h e n assembling the adventure, try to watch your pacing. T h i s
is t r i c k y , b e c a u s e t h e p l a y e r s w i l l a f f e c t t h a t p a c i n g : w h a t you
t h o u g h t w o u l d be a q u i c k scene c o u l d w i n d u p t a k i n g h o u r s , e i t h e r
because t h e characters d o n o t get w h a t t h e y n e e d o r because t h e
p l a y e r s are e n j o y i n g t h e s c e n e a n d d r a g i t o u t . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d ,
a s c e n e y o u e x p e c t e d t o t a k e h o u r s c o u l d last m i n u t e s i f t h e
c h a r a c t e r s f i n d a q u i c k s o l u t i o n o r i f t h e p l a y e r s lose i n t e r e s t a n d
m o v e o n . W h a t y o u c a n d o is l o o k a t t h e scenes a n d t r y t o g a u g e
h o w l o n g y o u t h i n k e a c h one w i l l take. A r e y o u d o i n g several r a p i d
scenes i n a r o w o r several l o n g ones? Y o u m i g h t w a n t t o break
those up a b i t , just to keep the adventure more interesting.
R u n n i n g a l o t o f s h o r t scenes g i v e s t h e a d v e n t u r e a b r e a t h l e s s
p a c e , v e r y e x c i t i n g a n d a c t i v e a n d t i r i n g . S e v e r a l l o n g scenes
back-to-back give t h e a d v e n t u r e a slower, m o r e relaxed pace, w i t h
a g r e a t e r sense o f g r a v i t y a n d d i g n i t y . W h i c h f i t s y o u r a d v e n t u r e
better?
C o n s i d e r t h e p a c i n g o f e a c h scene also i n t e r m s o f feel. A scene
a b o u t s w o r d p l a y s h o u l d b e fast a n d f u r i o u s , v e r y a c t i v e . A s c e n e
c e n t e r i n g o n r e s e a r c h s h o u l d be s l o w , d e l i b e r a t e , a n d l o w - k e y .
S c e n e s o f i l l i c i t a c t i v i t y — s n e a k i n g across r o o f t o p s , b r e a k i n g i n t o
rooms, stealing scrolls a n d maps — s h o u l d be i n b e t w e e n : faster
t h a n studying but more deliberate than sword fighting. A l t e r the
pace t o keep events i n t r i g u i n g : the characters must f i n d a p a r t i c u -
l a r passage i n a b o o k b e f o r e t h e c o u r t w i z a r d c a t c h e s t h e m , so t h e
l i b r a r y s c e n e is f a s t - p a c e d a n d f r a n t i c , w h i l e a d u e l b e c o m e s s l o w
a n d f o r m a l a n d sets n e r v e s o n e d g e . Y o u w i l l n o t b e a b l e t o d e c i d e
all o f these d e t a i l s before a c t u a l l y r u n n i n g t h e scene, b u t y o u c a n
g e t a sense o f t h e m n o w , w h i c h h e l p s i n c o n s t r u c t i n g t h e a d v e n -
t u r e because y o u c a n m a k e sure y o u are n o t r u n n i n g t h e e n t i r e
a d v e n t u r e at t h e same pace or using t o o o b v i o u s a p a t t e r n (such
as a s h o r t s c e n e f o l l o w e d b y a l o n g o n e f o l l o w e d b y a s h o r t o n e ) ,
b o t h o f w h i c h w i l l leech some o f the e x c i t e m e n t f r o m your game.
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The PCs
N o w that you have the basic story w i t h o u t the PCs, you w i l l
need to bring t h e m i n . First o f all, w h y should they get involved?
People need a reason t o do something, and PCs are n o exception.
Look at the players' character sheets, t h i n k about their characters,
and look for ways to make t h e m want to participate. Some stories
require far less m o t i v a t i o n than others. Dungeon crawls are easy:
adventurers seek adventure, fame, and fortune, and successfully
cleaning out a dungeon offers all three. You can simply tell the
players that their characters hear rumors of a nearby dungeon that
n o one has survived, and odds are the players w i l l leap at the
chance to have their characters prove their w o r t h , k i l l some
monsters, and w i n some treasure.
Participation
Unfortunately, the more complicated the adventure's story and
the more subtle its conflicts, the harder i t is to find reasons for the
characters to participate. I f you have built the adventure around
the PCs, c o n v i n c i n g the players to take the bait is n o t a problem.
For instance, the half-elven ranger has been searching for clues t o
her parentage all along, and w h e n she learns her father may be i n
a nearby village o f course she w i l l want to investigate; or, the
paladin swore to avenge the destruction o f his church, and i f the
PCs find themselves back i n Erudin, he w d l naturally want to visit
the ruins and renew his vows. Yet w h y should the characters care
that the princess o f H i g h Keep is p l a n n i n g to usurp her sister's
position as heir? H o w does it affect them?
A t this p o i n t , the adventure type comes i n . I f this adventure
focuses upon political power, the PCs must either w a n t such
power themselves or want i t for someone else. Perhaps they have
come to H i g h Keep because the party's enchanter heard of a new
spell available only at H i g h Keep, and n o w suddenly H i g h Keep
is n o t interested i n selling h i m the spell scroll but would be happy
to include it in a rescue reward. Perhaps the characters have
pledged their service to a local baron, a good m a n w h o was
courting the older princess out o f genuine love as w e l l as the
potential political benefit of m a t r i m o n y . Perhaps the characters
were already a t t e m p t i n g to improve their faction w i t h Rivervale
and were on the trail of a notorious goblin warlord, the same one
who has abducted the princess.
Make sure you read over the character sheets carefully. T h e best
way to bring characters i n t o a story is to use something the players
themselves created. T h e ranger's search for her parentage and the
paladin's quest for revenge were background notes from the
players, and using those ideas i n the adventure shows t h a t you
have paid a t t e n t i o n to what your players put d o w n . Your players
w i l l be happy to k n o w you were listening or reading, and they w i l l
gladly go along w i t h such quests because they were interested i n
doing t h e m already — otherwise, they would n o t developed those
backgrounds i n the first place. Sometimes you must d i g a l i t t l e
deeper and extrapolate a bit. O n e character is tall and b l o n d , but
he comes from an area where the people are generally short,
stocky, and dark-haired. Perhaps his father was n o t a local? Maybe
his father was a nobleman passing t h r o u g h , w h i c h means the PC
is of noble b l o o d . . .and learning the t r u t h might cause h i m t o seek
out his real father at court and thus get h i m i n v o l v e d i n some o f
the castle intrigue. I f you cannot find a n y t h i n g o n a character
sheet, and the player has n o t said a n y t h i n g you could use (either
in game or just w h e n t a l k i n g to you about his character), you may
need to ask h i m a few questions. C h e c k w i t h your players and have
them write up a short paragraph o n their characters' family
histories, something about where they grew up, where they
received training, and so forth. Such i n f o r m a t i o n may give you
the inspiration you need.
Keep in m i n d that you do n o t need a reason for every character
to get involved i n the plot. A t least one character should have a
reason, and the rest o f the party might simply decide to stick w i t h
their companion. Finding reasons for t w o or three PCs to be
involved is great, but if everyone holds some personal stake i n the
intrigue, you are being too obvious. Just make sure n o one has a
clear reason n o t t o be i n v o l v e d — if one character abhors n o b i l i t y
and goes i n t o a blood-rage every t i m e he is around t h e m , the castle
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intrigue could be a b i t difficult. Similarly, i f one character is
deathly afraid o f the dark and of enclosed spaces, getting h i m i n t o
the underground cavern around Neriak w i l l work. T h i n k about
the adventure focus: i f it centers o n one or more of the characters,
those characters should be the ones w i t h a reason t o get involved.
T h e n try to find ways t o strengthen the group's tendency to stick
together — they just exchanged blood vows, they just saved one
another's lives, or they just all decided to buy the m i n e together.
The players may handle this problem for you; groups often prefer
to stay together for companionship and support, but you should
have some ideas ready i n case a few characters might not get
involved i n the story.
O n e o f the keys to a good adventure is ensuring that everyone
gets i n v o l v e d . N o t every PC needs a personal reason to partici-
pate, but once i n the adventure ever PC should have something
to do. Ideally, this something should be what no one else in the
party can manage. D u n g e o n crawls are easy i n this respect: the
fighter is the strongest combatant; the wizard can cast the spells
and also recognize magic items; the cleric can heal; the rogue can
disarm traps and open doors. Paladins can fight and also heal a
l i t t l e ; rangers can track; druids and shamans can deal w i t h nature;
bards can perform and record events and enchant people. I f you
send four fighters and a wizard i n t o the dungeon, you w i l l need
enough monsters to keep the fighters happy but enough magic
items or puzzles or obstacles for the wizard to feel useful — rangers
and druids are n o t that good for dungeons, because they are out of
place. T h e worst problem i n an adventure is for a player to feel
useless because her character c a n n o t do a n y t h i n g . N o t e that
doing something need n o t i n v o l v e combat. Perhaps the ranger
feels uncomfortable i n the castle, but he is the only one w h o can
track the goblins. T h e rogue cannot use most of her skills w h e n the
party is crossing the desert, but she is the one w h o reads the map
and knows where the party is going; or, his family wrote about the
lost city and drew the map of its whereabouts.
You should be careful here, of course. A v o i d m a k i n g such story
elements too obvious, and try to go for general situations instead
of a single instance. I f the nature spirits w i l l speak only to the
druid, but the PCs just need the location of a necromancer's cave
from t h e m , the druid receives only that one i m p o r t a n t m o m e n t —
and the player is bored for the rest o f the adventure. If the
i m p e n d i n g battle w i l l take place i n a forest, however, the druid
may find himself drafted for strategy sessions. Remember that
character classes amount to more t h a n their spells or attack
bonuses. Wizards are trained i n Spellcraft, w h i c h means they can
figure out w h i c h spell was used o n someone. Shamans are masters
of alchemy and can identify as well as concoct potions. Fighters
are trained i n strategy and can notice ambushes, concealed
weapons, and soldiers pretending to be peasants. Rogues arc
masters at deception and can detect lies, spot traps, and catch
small details such as the sword-calluses on the dandy's hand.
Every character should have something to contribute to the
adventure, whether based o n character class or personal history or
attitude.
Here, you may decide to add subplots t o increase the participa-
t i o n level from other PCs. Perhaps a bard PC was bringing a mail
bag t o H i g h Keep o n behalf o f the League o f A n t o n i c a n Bards.
W h e n she delivers the mail bag, the League hard at H i g h Keep
informs her t h a t a valuable mail bag was en route to Rivervale and
was sent w i t h the princess's heavily guarded caravan assuming it
would thereby arrive safely. Recovering the mail bag becomes a
subplot quest for the bard PC.
The length o f the adventure helps determine how many sub-
plots you can work i n ; there is n o specific rule, but the longer an
adventure is, the more complexity i t can bear. A g a i n , look at the
type o f adventure. O f t e n , the subplot is a different type, so i f the
adventure is about personal combat, perhaps a subplot deals w i t h
character g r o w t h , or an adventure about political power may have
a subplot o f mass combat.
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Alterations
N o w you k n o w h o w t o b r i n g the characters i n t o the plot. W h a t
happens, t h o u g h , once you have them? Someone once said, "no
battle plan survives first contact w i t h the enemy." Assume that
the PCs w i l l wreak havoc w i t h your story: they go left instead o f
right; they offer to aid the enemy instead o f opposing her; they
miss clues you t h o u g h t were obvious and stray from your intended
adventure plot and locations, and so o n . H o w d o you deal w i t h t h is
situation?
Simple — you adapt. Keep i n m i n d that the game is as m u c h the
players' as i t is yours. You are responsible only for setting up the
situations; they are responsible for responding to t h e m , and t h e n
you respond to the players' actions. If the players cannot influence
your story, i t is n o t an adventure — i t is a story w i t h an audience.
D o n o t get angry if the players alter your plot; instead, be pleased
that they are i n v o l v e d and h a v i n g a good t i m e , and play along
w i t h t h e m . Adjust the p l o t t o respond to what the do rather t h a n
force t h e m t o go along w i t h your original plans.
H o w do you adapt the story ? First, go back to your scenes. T u r n
each one i n t o a key m o m e n t i n the adventure — such as the
m o m e n t w h e n the characters have an audience i n H i g h Keep's
throne r o o m or the m o m e n t w h e n they depart and the dandy
insists o n j o i n i n g t h e m . These are the scenes you k n o w you w a n t
to introduce d u r i n g the adventure, assuming the characters do n o t
drastically change a n y t h i n g . I f the PCs refuse to let the dandy
accompany t h e m , p r o v i d i n g the disguised rogue a chance to
poison the PCs w i l l be difficult later o n . I f the PCs want to draw
the goblins out by pretending to deliver a ransom, t h e n they may
never visit the scene where the caravan was attacked. If, however,
you have a list of the moments i n their proper order to look at, you
can cross off events and scenes as you go — that way, you k n o w
what you d i d i n previous sessions, and you also k n o w w h i c h
moments cannot occur anymore or must be worked i n by some
other means.
Subplots can become more i m p o r t a n t n o w . T h e characters may
suddenly decide the missing mail bag holds more interest for t h e m
t h a n the princess. T h i s is fine, especially i f you worked out what
the mail bag contains that is o f such value. Perhaps the value i n
the bag was n o t monetary but rather an i m p o r t a n t message for the
mayor of Rivervale. Recovering the bag and delivering the mes-
sage to the mayor m i g h t lead the PCs i n t o a new adventure. First,
though, you want to see i f you can tie the PCs back i n t o the
current adventure w i t h o u t being too obvious, so you decide o n the
fly that the younger princess was sending the goblins their b o u n t y
for attacking the older princess via the mail bag. O n c e the goblins
destroyed the caravan, they could recover t h e i r payment from the
mail bag.
Your t i m e l i n e also comes i n t o play here. W h e n you created the
p l o t and the key scenes, you wrote t h e m d o w n as a t i m e l i n e o f
events as they would occur i f the characters d i d n o t intervene.
T h e key scenes for any subplots should go o n t o the t i m e l i n e as
well. N o w you can use the t i m e l i n e to handle background events.
I f the characters travel to Rivervale to deliver the message to the
mayor, events should still transpire i n Highpass w h i l e they are
gone.
I n a poorly planned adventure, everything else would vanish
w h e n the characters shift their a t t e n t i o n to the mail bag; three
sessions later, they have completed a quest for the mayor and
return to Highpass to find that n o t h i n g has changed w h i l e they
were gone. Such games always feel like museums, w i t h exhibits
frozen i n place u n t i l you push the b u t t o n — they are clearly n o t
real, and the pieces are n o t even connected. W i t h your t i m e l i n e ,
t h o u g h , other events are happening i n the background, just the
way they do i n real life. T h i s complexity makes the adventure feel
more lifelike, because events are n o t w a i t i n g on the characters'
a t t e n t i o n or i n v o l v e m e n t . T h e other aspect is that events often
overlap, especially i n a small area such as a castle or a dungeon.
W h i l e the characters were gone, perhaps the young princess has
the dandy make a blackmail payment to the goblins, or perhaps
she does n o t and the goblins send word to H i g h Keep revealing her
i n v o l v e m e n t ; perhaps H i g h Keep made a ransom payment, but
the goblins h e l d o n t o the kidnapped princess anyway; perhaps
H i g h Keep sent the ransom via the dandy, but w h e n he delivered
it as a blackmail payment instead o f a ransom, the goblins killed
the captive princess — and H i g h Keep now wants revenge and
answers.
N o t e that this structure should not be a way to taunt the players
or try to prove that you are smarter t h a n they are. Events could
overlap to their advantage as w e l l . T h e p o i n t is n o t that the
players cannot p l a n for everything or that the PCs must cover
every event to avoid being overwhelmed later. Rather, the point
is that events continue to move, and w h a t the characters do not
d o can affect the overall adventure as m u c h as what they do.
Problems w i l l n o t simply vanish o n their own; they must be dealt
w i t h , whether on-screen by the characters or off-screen by N P C s
and outside events.
T h e other key t o adaptability is p l a n n i n g ahead. I f you devel-
oped your opponents w e l l and gave t h e m back stories and
personalities, figuring out w h a t they do w h e n their plans are
thwarted or w h e n situations change is m u c h easier. T h e dandy, for
example, is an ambitious m a n p l a n n i n g to be the k i n g to the
younger princess's queen once the older princess is removed. I f the
PCs refuse to allow h i m to j o i n t h e m , he w i l l shadow t h e m anyway
and risk his life for his ambitions.
T h e more you k n o w about the opponents and the locations
before starting the adventure, the easier it is to adjust to events as
they occur.
Some of your subplots m i g h t never come up — the events occur
off-screen and either never affect the m a i n story or affect it but the
characters never learn why. N e w subplots could also arise from the
characters' actions: i f they save a m a n o n the street as they enter
the Highpass, that man may seek their p r o t e c t i o n later and reveal
that he is targeted by assassins because he learned o f about a plan
to k i l l the princess or discovered a h i d d e n cache of smuggler's
treasure or some other reason. Every a c t i o n has consequences, so
a m i n o r a c t i o n early o n could t u r n i n t o a major subplot later or
even affect the m a i n p l o t i n a large way.
Resolutions
T h e keys to any good adventure are, i n the end, that the story
should make some sense and that everyone (you and your players)
should have a good time. Adventures can be straightforward and
direct or quite complex and intricate, but afterward the players
should be able to look back and see where every p l o t twist came
from and h o w all the pieces f i t together (unless some p l o t twists
w i l l n o t be revealed u n t i l later adventures i n the campaign). T h e y
may have some questions—and remember that you should always
have reasons for what do, so that you w i l l actually have the
answers — but once you explain what happened (such as subplots
they d i d n o t see u n t i l the end or N P C m o t i v a t i o n s they d i d n o t
discover but w h i c h affected the N P C s ' actions and responses),
everything should make sense. I f you can p u l l that off, you have
created a good adventure. I f everyone had fun — you creating
N P C s and plotlines and setting up encounters and narrating
events; the players reacting to situations and role-playing their
characters and influencing the story — t h e n the adventure was a
success. Every player should feel that his or her character was
useful and active and played a part i n the outcome. T h e primary
goal of the adventure should be dealt w i t h — and note that we did
not say i t needed to succeed. For instance, the PCs may fail to
rescue the princess, but the scheming younger princess is revealed
because she d i d n o t pay blackmail to the goblins, n o t through
detective work by the PCs. T h e primary goal should be dealt w i t h
in a clear way, so that the players k n o w whether their characters
succeeded or failed. T h e y can try again at a later p o i n t , of course,
but for now the result is clear.
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Making Campaigns
The Basics
T h e f i r s t q u e s t i o n w h e n t h i n k i n g a b o u t a c a m p a i g n is, " W h a t
is a c a m p a i g n ? " H o w d o e s a c a m p a i g n d i f f e r f r o m a r e a l l y l o n g
a d v e n t u r e ? T h e b e s t w a y t o l o o k a t t h i s q u e s t i o n is i n t e r m s o f
b u i l d i n g blocks. Encounters — b r i e f run-ins b e t w e e n the PCs and
o t h e r characters or creatures — c o n s t i t u t e t h e b u d d i n g blocks for
adventures. C o n n e c t a string of encounters, w i t h some larger
purpose or story t o h o l d t h e m together, a n d you w i n d up w i t h an
a d v e n t u r e , t h e c o n n e c t i o n as s i m p l e as t r a v e l i n g across A n t o n i c a
o r as s o p h i s t i c a t e d as a p l o t t o u n d e r m i n e F r e e p o r t ' s m i l i t i a . N o w
l i n k a series o f a d v e n t u r e s t o g e t h e r , c o n n e c t t h e m i n t h e s a m e
way, a n d y o u h a v e a c a m p a i g n . W h a t separates a c a m p a i g n f r o m
a r e a l l y l o n g a d v e n t u r e , t h e n , is t h e f a c t t h a t i t c o n s i s t s o f s e v e r a l
s m a l l e r a d v e n t u r e s . W h e n w e discussed b u i l d i n g a d v e n t u r e s , w e
m e n t i o n e d that each adventure should end w i t h some resolution
t o its p r i m a r y g o a l . E n c o u n t e r s d o n o t a l w a y s h a v e a g o a l o r a s t o r y
— o f t e n t h e y are t o o b r i e f t o h a v e a s t o r y o f t h e i r o w n , t h o u g h t h e y
c a n p l a y a p a r t i n a l a r g e r s t o r y . A d v e n t u r e s r e q u i r e at l e a s t o n e f u l l
session, so t h e y d o a l w a y s h a v e a s t o r y , a n d a g o a l , a n d a r e s o l u t i o n .
T h i n k o f a c a m p a i g n i n t h e same w a y , o n l y o n a larger scale.
T h e adventures i n a c a m p a i g n usually have a very clear c o n n e c -
t i o n . First o f a l l , t h e PCs are g e n e r a l l y t h e same g r o u p ; o n e
c h a r a c t e r m i g h t l e a v e a n d a n e w o n e a r r i v e , b u t t h e g r o u p is
essentially t h e same. T r e a t t h e c a m p a i g n m u c h l i k e a t e l e v i s i o n
series: t h e c a s t m a y s h i f t s l i g h t l y , b u t m o s t o f t h e p r i m a r y a c t o r s
stay t h r o u g h o u t . T h i s s t a b l e p r e s e n c e l e n d s a sense o f c o n t i n u i t y .
S e c o n d , t h e a d v e n t u r e s m a y a l l b e set i n t h e s a m e p l a c e . T h e y
need n o t necessarily all occur i n t h e same castle, b u t if t h e first o n e
was i n t h e c a s t l e , t h e s e c o n d o n e m a y b e i n a n o t h e r p a r t o f t h e
same k i n g d o m . Perhaps o n e c h a r a c t e r has i n h e r i t e d t i t l e t o l a n d ,
a n d t h e c a m p a i g n is c e n t e r e d o n t h e p o l i t i c s o f k e e p i n g t h e l a n d
a n d t h e w o r k o f d e f e n d i n g its t o w n s a n d c l e a r i n g o u t d a n g e r o u s
areas s u c h as t h a t r u i n e d t o w e r s u p p o s e d l y h a u n t e d s i n c e t h e d a y s
of the C o m b i n e Empire.
T h i r d , the adventures m i g h t comprise an overarching metaplot
that c o m b i n e s all o f t h e m together. T h e t w e l v e labors o f Hercules
c o u l d e a c h be t h o u g h t o f as a n a d v e n t u r e , w h i l e H e r c u l e s b e i n g i n
t h e s e r v i c e o f E u r y s t h e u s s e r v e s as a m e t a p l o t f o r h o w t h e a d v e n -
t u r e s are c o n n e c t e d . T h e example above of u n d e r m i n i n g the
Freeport m i l i t i a m i g h t start w i t h t h e PCs u n d e r t a k i n g l o w - l e v e l
adventures i n t h e service o f Freeport's paladins, advance to
e x p l o r a t i o n o f Freeport's sewers a n d e x p o s i n g t h e d a r k e l f pres-
ence there, and c u l m i n a t e w i t h c o n f r o n t i n g Sir Lucan, c o m m a n d e r
o f t h e m i l i t i a , as t h e c l i m a x o f t h e c a m p a i g n ' s m e t a p l o t .
F o u r t h , the c a m p a i g n m i g h t feature r e c u r r i n g villains or quest
objects. A c a m p a i g n c o u l d i n v o l v e several adventures i n w h i c h
t h e PCs c o n f r o n t t h e B u r n i n g D e a d n e c r o m a n c e r s a n d face t h e i r
l e a d e r s e v e r a l t i m e s as h e escapes f r o m s o m e a d v e n t u r e s o r is r a i s e d
f r o m t h e dead t o face t h e PCs a g a i n . A l t e r n a t e l y , a quest f o r a n
epic w e a p o n w o u l d be a c a m p a i g n u n t o itself, w i t h t h e search f o r
t h e a r t i f a c t s e r v i n g as t h e t h r e a d t h a t c o n n e c t s t h e c a m p a i g n ' s
individual adventures.
N o w t h a t w e h a v e d e f i n e d t h e c a m p a i g n , t h e n e x t q u e s t i o n is,
" W h y r u n a c a m p a i g n ? " W h y n o t s i m p l y d o a series o f u n r e l a t e d
adventures ? I f y o u r players like t h e first a d v e n t u r e , w a n t y o u t o d o
a s e c o n d o n e , a n d t h e y k e e p t h e s a m e c h a r a c t e r s , is t h a t a
c a m p a i g n ? N o t n e c e s s a r i l y — i t m i g h t j ust b e a s e c o n d a d v e n t u r e .
A g a i n , t h e k e y is t h e c o n n e c t i o n . T h o s e t w o a d v e n t u r e s d o n o t
need to l i n k up; for instance, perhaps t h e second o n e takes place
o n another c o n t i n e n t , w i t h n e w plots and n e w enemies. E x p l a i n -
i n g h o w t h e PCs got f r o m t h e castle t o t h e n e w l o c a t i o n or w h y
t h e y l e f t t h e c a s t l e is u n n e c e s s a r y , b e c a u s e t h e t w o s t o r i e s are n o t
connected — t h e y feature t h e same characters, b u t t h a t m a y be
the only similarity.
Y o u create a c a m p a i g n because y o u w a n t t o l i n k t h e stories
together m o r e closely, t o b u i l d s o m e t h i n g larger. M o s t players
prefer this r o u t e , really. T h e y get i n t o t h e i r characters, a n d t h e y
w a n t t o incorporate the land o w n e r s h i p story i n t o t h e i r history,
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w h i c h means any a d d i t i o n a l adventures s h o u l d s o m e h o w lead o f f
f r o m t h a t p o i n t . I f o n e a d v e n t u r e features a p a l a d i n PC becoming
the m o n a r c h o f towns i n t h e Karanas and t h e n y o u r u n a second
a d v e n t u r e t h a t does n o t s o m e h o w relate t o t h e paladin's new
c h a r a c t e r d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e p l a y e r s f e e l as i f t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s h a v e
r e g r e s s e d , as i f t h e l a s t a d v e n t u r e m e a n t n o t h i n g o r a d d e d l i t t l e t o
t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s . C a m p a i g n s l e t y o u b u i l d as y o u g o , d r a w i n g u p o n
t h e previous stories a n d e n c o u r a g i n g t h e players d o t h e same.
I f y o u d o d e c i d e t o c r a f t a c a m p a i g n , d o so b e c a u s e y o u c o m e u p
w i t h a n i c e way t o l i n k several adventures together. S u c h a l i n k
c a n be very s t r a i g h t f o r w a r d : f o r e x a m p l e , t h e characters have
f i n i s h e d e x p l o r i n g t h e s o u t h e r n edge o f A n t o n i c a , a n d n o w t h e y
m o v e t o t h e w e s t , t h e n t h e y w i l l g o n o r t h , t h e n east, a n d f i n a l l y
to the center. You can, however, make the c o n n e c t i o n more
c o m p l e x a n d also m o r e s u b t l e . W e m e n t i o n e d w i t h adventures
t h a t y o u should always k n o w the answer, and this guideline holds
t r u e w i t h c a m p a i g n s as w e l l . A s w i t h a d v e n t u r e s , t h o u g h , j u s t
because y o u k n o w does n o t m e a n y o u need t o t e l l . Part o f t h e f u n
f o r t h e players c a n be t r y i n g t o f i g u r e o u t h o w t h e a d v e n t u r e s are
l i n k e d t o g e t h e r a n d w h a t is t h e o v e r a r c h i n g s t o r y .
D o e s t h a t m e a n t h e c a m p a i g n s h o u l d h a v e a l a r g e r s t o r y ? Yes.
Be c a r e f u l h e r e , t h o u g h . T h e s t o r y n e e d n o t be c o m p l i c a t e d —
s u c h as i n t h e e x a m p l e a b o v e , f o r w h i c h " e x p l o r i n g t h e c o n t i n e n t
o f A n t o n i c a " is a f i n e s t o r y . Y o u s h o u l d h a v e a s p e c i f i c i d e a i n
m i n d , h o w e v e r , a n d i t s h o u l d i n v o l v e m o r e t h a n j u s t " a series o f
adventures w i t h the same characters."
O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , since t h e players c a n redirect t h e plots i n
an adventure, you can imagine what they m i g h t do w i t h the plots
o f a campaign. If you have created an entire c a m p a i g n based
a r o u n d t h e d i s c o v e r y , r e t r i e v a l , a n d misuse o f a cursed Shissar
s c e p t e r , a n d t h e c h a r a c t e r s m a n a g e t o d e s t r o y t h e s c e p t e r at t h e
e n d o f t h e f i r s t a d v e n t u r e , w h a t w i l l y o u d o f o r t h e rest o f t h e
campaign? The a n s w e r , as w i t h a d v e n t u r e s t h e m s e l v e s , is t o
a d a p t . Perhaps t h e scepter's energies are released w h e n t h e PCs
destroy i t , a n d those energies sweep across N o r r a t h , c a u s i n g
massive c h a n g e t o p e o p l e , places, a n d monsters a l i k e . T h e c h a r -
acters feel responsible — t h e y are r e s p o n s i b l e , a f t e r a l l — a n d so
t h e y set o u t t o u n d o o r at least c o n t a i n t h e d a m a g e . Y o u r c a m p a i g n
story r e m a i n s basically t h e same: i t still concerns t h e scepter a n d
t h e repercussions o f its r e d i s c o v e r y ; o n l y t h e d e t a i l s h a v e c h a n g e d
in the plotlines of individual adventures.
Y o u s h o u l d also pay close a t t e n t i o n t o y o u r players d u r i n g e a c h
a d v e n t u r e t o m a k e sure t h a t t h e y are s t i l l h a v i n g f u n . Players e n j o y
g a m i n g f o r t h r e e m a i n reasons: t h e y l i k e h a n g i n g o u t t o g e t h e r ,
they like t h e i r characters, and they like the storyline. Y o u need t o
w o r r y m o s t a b o u t t h e s e c o n d a n d t h i r d reasons.
I f a player becomes bored w i t h his or her character, you can
u s u a l l y t e l l : s h e d o e s n o t s p e a k u p as m u c h ; s h e d o e s n o t g e t as
e x c i t e d ; a n d i f a scene focuses o n h e r P C , she gets g l u m i n s t e a d o f
e n t h u s e d . I f t h i s h a p p e n s , t a l k t o t h e player p r i v a t e l y . M a y b e she
wants t o retire the half-elf ranger for a bit and b r i n g i n a new
character. You w i l l need to check the plotlines of the next
a d v e n t u r e a n d m o d i f y i t so t h a t i t d o e s n o t h i n g e o n t h e r a n g e r f o r
success a n d so t h a t h e r n e w c h a r a c t e r is e q u a l l y i m p o r t a n t . D i s c u s s
w h a t t h e p a r t y c o u l d use i n t e r m s o f class a n d r a c e , a n d l i s t e n t o
t h e p l a y e r ' s ideas — t h i n k about t h e m i n terms of the plots, and
o f f e r suggestions t o h e l p focus t h e c h a r a c t e r a n d m a k e sure i t f i l l s
a gap.
O f course, t h e player may w a n t t o alter t h e e x i s t i n g character
i n s t e a d o f c r e a t i n g a n e w o n e . I n t h a t case, d i s c u s s w h a t t h e p l a y e r
w a n t s t o d o — t a l k i n g e n e r a l t e r m s s u c h as " D i d y o u w a n t t o s h i f t
y o u r focus t o w a r d c o m b a t a b i t , n o w t h a t your druid's g o t t e n a
t a s t e f o r i t ? " i n s t e a d o f s p e c i f i c s a n d r u l e s m e c h a n i c s s u c h as " S o ,
y o u w a n t t o m u l t i c l a s s as a r a n g e r ? " A l w a y s l e t t h e p l a y e r c o m e u p
w i t h t h e i d e a s ; y o u r r o l e is t o c o m m e n t o n t h o s e ideas a n d t h e i r
feasibility, plus h o w w e l l they w i l l f i t i n t o t h e group and the
campaign. Campaigns are a great w a y t o refocus a character,
because events c a n start t o c h a n g e t h e c h a r a c t e r a n d t h e n t h e
f o l l o w i n g adventures can h i g h l i g h t that new direction, giving the
player t i m e a n d space t o flesh o u t t h e a l t e r a t i o n s a n d g r o w i n t o t h e
new role.
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Y o u c a n also usually t e l l i f y o u r players are g e t t i n g b o r e d w i t h
the story. T h e y w i l l be excited w h e n they get t o d o character-
o r i e n t e d a c t i v i t i e s s u c h as c h a t t i n g i n c h a r a c t e r o r r e s e a r c h i n g
spells o r p l a n n i n g a s c o u t i n g p a r t y , b u t t h e y w i l l lose i n t e r e s t i n t h e
k e y scenes a n d f o c u s m o r e o n s u b p l o t s a n d e l e m e n t s t h a t s h o u l d
r e a l l y be o f f - s c r e e n ( s u c h as t h e c h a t t i n g m e n t i o n e d a b o v e ) . I f t h i s
h a p p e n s , s t o p a n d l o o k a t y o u r s t o r y a g a i n . W h a t is b o r i n g t h e
players? T h e p o l i t i c s ? T h e f i g h t i n g ? T h e v i l l a i n ? T h e s e t t i n g ? I f
y o u a r e u n s u r e , j u s t ask — o n l y b e p r e p a r e d f o r a n y a n s w e r ,
i n c l u d i n g "all o f i t . " Y o u w i l l need t o g o over t h e story again a n d
probably shift some o f i t about. Y o u need n o t t h r o w e v e r y t h i n g
away: f o r instance, i f t h e players are tired o f t h e p o l i t i c a l m a c h i -
n a t i o n s , y o u c a n l e t your players t u r n t h e i r a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
u p c o m i n g warbetween humans and gnolls, but keep the political
story g o i n g o n i n t h e b a c k g r o u n d . N o o n e w i l l believe that
suddenly every n o b l e i n Q e y n o s decided s i m p l y t o get a l o n g a n d
be f r i e n d s a n d a c c e p t h i s c u r r e n t p o s i t i o n , b u t y o u c a n c a l m t h e
p o l i t i c a l s t o r y d o w n a b i t , a t least l o n g e n o u g h f o r t h e P C s t o
escape t o t h e b a t t l e f i e l d n e a r a K a r a n a f i s h i n g v i l l a g e . O n c e t h e y
are o u t o f p l o t t h e m s e l v e s , t h e p l a y e r s w i l l n o t m i n d t h a t i t
c o n t i n u e s i n t h e b a c k g r o u n d , a n d i t c a n s t i l l rear u p o c c a s i o n a l l y
t o r e m i n d t h e m o f t h e s i t u a t i o n b a c k i n t h e Free C i t y .
O n e o f t h e g r e a t b e n e f i t s a b o u t a c a m p a i g n is t h a t y o u c a n e n d
one adventure more quickly t h a n you had planned and m o v e right
into the next one. So, i n t h e example above, youc a n bring t h e
castle i n t r i g u e a d v e n t u r e t o a close, c u t t i n g o u t several subplots
a n d scenes y o u h a d o r i g i n a l l y i n t e n d e d t o e x p l o r e a n d l a u n c h t h e
w a r a d v e n t u r e i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r . A s l o n g as t h e i n t r i g u e r e a c h e d
some sort o f r e s o l u t i o n , e v e n just for t h e characters' role i n i t , t h a t
is e n o u g h t o l e t y o u m o v e o n a n d d o s o m e t h i n g m o r e i n t e r e s t i n g
for t h e players.
Decisions
W h e n d o y o u decide t o r u na campaign? Several different
o p t i o n s a r e a v a i l a b l e , r e a l l y . T h e f i r s t is t o p l a n f o r a c a m p a i g n
r i g h t f r o m t h e start. Y o u h a v e a n idea for a story, b u t o n c e y o u start
b r e a k i n g i t i n t o s c e n e s a n d l o c a t i o n s , y o u r e a l i z e t h a t i t is r a t h e r
i n v o l v e d a n d has several d i f f e r e n t aspects, e a c h o n e t o o c o m p l i -
cated a n d i m p o r t a n t for a mere subplot.
L o o k a t t h e s c e n e s a n d t h e p l o t s a n d c o n s i d e r e a c h o n e as t h e
plot t o a n entire adventure. I f they all work that way, or most o f
t h e m do, you have a campaign o n your hands. Y o u can break t h e
p l o t s d o w n i n t o t h e i r separate a d v e n t u r e s , t h e n d e v e l o p e a c h o n e
w i t h i t s o w n scenes a n d l o c a t i o n s a n d s u b p l o t s . T h e i n i t i a l s t o r y
concept connects everything together, whether t h e story o f that
S h i s s a r s c e p t e r o r t h e f a t e o f a p a r t i c u l a r c i t y as i t s g o v e r n m e n t
shifts hands.
T h e big advantage t o p l a n n i n g a c a m p a i g n before t h e first
a d v e n t u r e is t h a t y o u h a v e m o r e t i m e t o p r e p a r e . Y o u c a n l a c e t h e
first a d v e n t u r e w i t h clues t h a t w i l l lead i n t o the second a d v e n t u r e ,
a n d so o n . Y o u r o p p o n e n t s a n d N P C s c a n h a v e i m p o r t a n t r o l e s t o
play i n each a d v e n t u r e , o r some m a y be i n t h e first a d v e n t u r e a n d
t h e n disappear u n t i l t h e t h i r d o r f o u r t h . Plotlines c a n weave
t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e s t r u c t u r e , a n d repercussions c a n be felt a l l
d o w n t h e l i n e . A c a m p a i g n lets y o u b u i l d o n a g r a n d scale a n d
c o n n e c t a l l t h e pieces m o r e t i g h t l y .
P l a n n i n g a c a m p a i g n a f t e r t h e f i r s t a d v e n t u r e is a l s o f i n e . T h i s
s i t u a t i o n usually occurs because e v e r y o n e e n j o y e d t h e first a d v e n -
ture, l i k e d t h e i r characters, a n d asked y o u t o c o n t i n u e i t . Y o u
c o u l d c o m e u p w i t h a n u n r e l a t e d second a d v e n t u r e , o f course, but
instead y o u get a n idea o f h o w t o d e v e l o p a larger story f r o m t h e
first o n e , a n d so y o u t u r n i t i n t o t h e i n i t i a l p o r t i o n o f a c a m p a i g n
a n d c r a f t t h e r e s t . Y o u m i g h t a l s o l e a v e t h e f i r s t a d v e n t u r e as a o n e -
o f f a n d b e g i n a c a m p a i g n u s i n g t h e s e c o n d a d v e n t u r e as y o u r
springboard.
T h e advantages o f d o i n g a c a m p a i g n at this p o i n t are t h a t t h e
players already feel a t t a c h e d t o t h e i r characters a n d k n o w t h e y
w a n t t o k e e p p l a y i n g t h e m — a n y o n e w h o d o e s n o t is s w i t c h i n g
to a n e w one, a n d you have time t o work that n e wcharacter into
t h e larger story. Y o u also w a t c h e d t h e g r o u p t o g e t h e r t h r o u g h o u t
t h a t f i r s t a d v e n t u r e , so y o u h a v e a n i d e a o f h o w t h e y r e l a t e t o e a c h
other and w h i c h buttons t o push for each o f t h e m — m e n t i o n i n g
t h e t e m p l e a r o u n d t h e p a l a d i n always p r o v o k e s a response, f o r
e x a m p l e , a n d i n s u l t i n g t h e d a r k e l v e s a l w a y s g e t s a rise o u t o f t h e
h a l f - e l v e n ranger. Plus, y o u h a v e a l l t h e p l o t s f r o m t h e first
adventure t o w o r k w i t h ; some o f t h e m d i d n o t e n d and y o u c a n
c o n t i n u e t h e m n o w , w h i l e o t h e r s d i d e n d b u t h a v e repercussions
t o be e x p l o r e d . F i n a l l y , i f y o u o r some o f your players are n e w t o
tabletop role-playing, starting w i t h o n e o r t w o single session
a d v e n t u r e s is easier t o h a n d l e t h a n j u m p i n g r i g h t i n t o a c o m p l e x
campaign.
Creation
N o w that you have decided t o r u na campaign, h o w d o y o u
h a n d l e it? First off, y o u n e e d a story. N o t e t h a t y o u d o n o t start
w i t h a t y p e , as w e d i d w i t h a d v e n t u r e d e s i g n . T h e c a m p a i g n is a
g o o d d e a l l o n g e r a n d m o r e i n v o l v e d , so y o u w i l l a l m o s t c e r t a i n l y
h a v e s e v e r a l t y p e s a n d s e v e r a l d i f f e r e n t a d v e n t u r e focuses t h r o u g h -
o u t . T h u s , b e g i n i n s t e a d w i t h o n e o r m o r e o f t h e basic c o n c e p t s
m e n t i o n e d above: characters, geography, m e t a p l o t , enemies, o r
items.
L o o k a t e x a m p l e s f r o m classic f a n t a s y as i n s p i r a t i o n . The Lord
of the Rings is p r e d o m i n a n t l y a b o u t t h e c h a r a c t e r s o f t h e f e l l o w s h i p
a n d t h e i t e m o f t h e O n e R i n g . A r t h u r i a n tales usually start w i t h
A r t h u r c o n c e p t i o n a n d f o l l o w h i s l i f e as h e is r a i s e d , b e c o m e s
king, andforms the R o u n d Table. Conversely, you could build a
c a m p a i g n a b o u t s o m e o n e w h o is d y i n g o r a l r e a d y d e a d a n d e x p l o r e
t h e effects o f t h i s figure's d e a t h — a king's d e a t h a n d t h e s u n d e r i n g
of t h e realm, for instance, w o u l d make a n excellent campaign.
The l a t t e r is a c t u a l l y easier, since y o u need n o t worry that
s o m e o n e w i l l k i l l t h e k i n g b e f o r e t h e last a d v e n t u r e .
W h i c h e v e r route you choose, just remember t h a t the person o r
i t e m o r place does n o t n e e d t o appear i n each a d v e n t u r e ; it just has
t o f a c t o r . A s i n g l e a d v e n t u r e c a n deal w i t h t h e refugees f r o m t h e
crumbling kingdom, the rumors of the fallen monarch's rebirth, or
someone w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n about a n artifact's location. A s w e
d i s c u s s e d a b o v e , m a k e t h e p l a y e r s guess a l i t t l e . I f y o u h a v e y o u r
" K i n g A r t h u r " i n every a d v e n t u r e , they w i l l k n o w r i g h t away w h a t
is t h e c a m p a i g n ' s f o c u s , b u t i f t h e y o n l y h e a r r u m o r s a b o u t h i m i n
o n e a d v e n t u r e , t h e y w i l l w o n d e r a b i t — a n d y o u w i l l increase t h e
fun.
O n c e y o u k n o w t h e story's subject, y o u need t h e story itself.
Keep i t simple — y o u w i l l g o i n t o detail w i t h t h e adventures.
R i g h t n o w , y o u j u s t n e e d t h e basic p l o t l i n e o r n o t i o n . " T h e l a n d
is b e s e t b y a n a n c i e n t e v i l , a n d o n l y t h e p o w e r o f a l o n g - l o s t
a r t i f a c t c a n d e f e n d i t " is a g o o d c a m p a i g n s t o r y l i n e ; s o is, " T h e
k i n g d o m goes t h r o u g h s e v e r a l p o l i t i c a l upheavals as v a r i o u s
individuals and factions v i efor c o n t r o l . " Notice that neither o f
t h e s e s t o r y l i n e s t e l l s y o u e x a c t l y w h o is i n v o l v e d o r w h a t t h e y a r e
d o i n g : y o u d o n o t k n o w w h a t t h e e v i l is o r w h a t t h e a r t i f a c t d o e s ,
h o w many people have tried to take over the k i n g d o m , and where
the artifact c a n be found. Those details c o m e later. For t h e
m o m e n t , y o u j u s t n e e d t h e basic s t o r y .
Sequel-itis
O n e p r o b l e m t o w a t c h f o r w h e n b u i l d i n g a c a m p a i g n is sequel-
i t i s . T h i s is t h e n o t i o n t h a t t h e s e c o n d i n s t a l l m e n t m u s t b e b i g g e r
i n every w a y , a n d t h e t h i r d m u s t be bigger t h a n t h e second, a n d
so o n . H o l l y w o o d m o v i e s s u f f e r f r o m t h i s p r o b l e m : w i t h e a c h n e w
i n s t a l l m e n t i n a series, t h e s t u n t s g e t m o r e i n s a n e a n d t h e b a d guys
more dangerous and more powerful. Many G M s build their
c a m p a i g n s t h e same w a y , s t a r t i n g small a n d g r o w i n g larger u n t i l
t h e g i a n t f i n a l e . Y o u c a n d o t h a t i f y o u w a n t , b u t i t is u n n e c e s s a r y .
Why s h o u l d y o u a v o i d t h i s s t r u c t u r e ? B e c a u s e i t is p r e d i c t a b l e .
Y o u r players h a v e seen those same m o v i e s , a n d t h e y k n o w t h e
n e x t a d v e n t u r e w i l l h a v e a m o r e p o w e r f u l v i l l a i n , so t h e y are n o t
surprised; t h e y m i g h t still h a v e f u n , b u t t h e y missed o u t o n t h a t
thrill o fnot knowing what would happen next.
Instead o f d o i n g t h e o b v i o u s , surprise your players. H a v e a
r e l a t i v e l y m i n o r v i l l a i n i n t h e first a d v e n t u r e , a bigger o n e i n t h e
s e c o n d a d v e n t u r e — a n d t h e n n o b o d y i n t h e t h i r d , JUSI t h e
p l a y e r s ' o w n fears a n d n o n - s e n t i e n t o p p o n e n t s s u c h as t i m e a n d
weather. T h e y w i l l bel o o k i n g over their shoulders the entire t i m e ,
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expecting the adventure's v i l l a i n to appear. Such uncertainty just
makes everything more e x c i t i n g . W h e n the adventure ends, and
the players realize that it was challenging and they had to work at
it even w i t h o u t a v i l l a i n , they w i l l be even more impressed. Your
campaign w i l l stand out, and they w i l l remember i t and talk about
it, because i t avoided doing the same o l d t h i n g .
You should be careful w i t h this strategy, however. Remember
to look at Challenge Ratings and consider n o t where the PCs are
at the start of the campaign but where they w i l l be by a specific
adventure i n terms of power and experience. O n e situation you d o
not want is for the PCs to walk right t h r o u g h t h a t later adventure
w i t h o u t any effort because you d i d n o t b r i n g i n a v i l l a i n and the
existing challenges proved too easy for t h e m . M a k e sure the
obstacles w i l l give the players pause and t h a t the outcome is i n
doubt. T h e characters deserve a fair chance, but so do the N P C s
and the w o r l d itself. Balancing is easier since you probably w i l l n o t
design the next adventure u n t i l the last one is completed, so you
can adjust the challenges accordingly. A l s o , just as PCs gain levels
and power d u r i n g a campaign, so should the antagonist.
A n o t h e r o p t i o n involves changing the battlefield o n the play-
ers. I f the last adventure had a master wizard as the primary
opponent, give t h e m a war leader this time. Maybe h i t t h e m
instead w i t h a devious aristocrat w h o is n o t a fighter or a wizard
but w h o is clever and crafty and can o u t - t a l k anyone around. A l l
three of those N P C s m i g h t have the same Challenge Rating, but
each one requires a completely different type o f conflict, w i t h
different skills. T h i s variety keeps the players o n their toes and
keeps everyone happy: i n one adventure, the wizard gets to shine;
another adventure allows the fighters to take center-stage; a t h i r d
adventure relies o n the rogue t o p u l l the party t h r o u g h .
Alternation
The idea o f varied villains leads to another advantage of the
campaign and a second reason to avoid sequel-itis: alternates. I f
you do a big battle adventure and t h e n follow w i t h another b i g
battle and t h e n a big war, the players w i l l get tired of big battles.
So w i l l you, for you can plan battles and c o m m a n d armies only for
so long. Likewise, if every adventure is a m e n t a l puzzle, the players
may start c o m p l a i n i n g that their brains h u r t — and you w i l l be
sick of coming up w i t h intricate mindbenders for every adventure.
So, alternate a b i t . B u i l d one adventure that involves a l o t of
combat, another t h a t uses magic and religion, another t h a t is a l l
m i n d games, and another t h a t focuses o n trickery or politics (or
b o t h ) . N o t only do you keep the players guessing, but you keep the
campaign fun for everyone because you do n o t become stuck i n
the same r o u t i n e w i t h each adventure. A s w e l l , you get t o t r y
different adventure types each time, letting you can see w h i c h you
prefer and w h i c h your players like best.
You can alternate tones, too. I f every adventure i n a campaign
is dark and dreary, the players may start m o p i n g themselves. R u n
a somber adventure, but t h e n do one t h a t is a l i t t l e lighter. You do
not need to run humorous adventures, w h i c h may n o t fit w i t h your
story, but try an adventure t h a t is n o t as serious to give everyone
a break. T h e same guideline goes for humor: c o m i n g up w i t h funny
adventures is difficult, and if you try r u n n i n g several i n a row, you
are more likely to flop. D o a funny adventure, t h e n a less funny
one, and then maybe back to funny. T a k i n g a break from the
silliness w i l l give everyone a chance t o recover, and the next
adventure w i l l seem funnier i n contrast.
The one issue t o w a t c h for here is t h a t you do n o t overdo the
mix-and-match technique. D o n o t make each adventure a differ-
ent type and mood just so they are all different. Keep your story i n
m i n d , and make sure t h a t each adventure ultimately adds to that
story. Does one of the artifact portions cause dizziness and absent-
mindedness and amusement? I f so, t h e n a humorous adventure
would fit perfectly. I f all of the artifacts are deadly, however, a silly
adventure probably does n o t f i t , although a less serious one may
be appropriate. Is the campaign all about mental prowess? A battle
adventure might n o t work, unless you are using i t to h i g h l i g h t the
difference between that k i n d of combat and the more cerebral
battle o f wits. Just be sure that each adventure still meshes w i t h
the overall story; ask yourself i f it makes sense i n t h a t context. I f
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not, you are t r y i n g too hard to keep the adventures different. T h a t
the adventures i n a campaign have a l o t i n c o m m o n is alright, as
long as they do have a l i t t l e variety. I f you cannot vary the tone
at all, vary another element instead — the location, the villains,
the type of conflict, the l e n g t h o f the adventure.
Breakdown
W h i c h brings us back to constructing your campaign. O n c e you
have the basic story idea, break i t d o w n . T h i s process is the same
as the one you used w i t h adventures and scenes, but n o w you are
separating adventures out of the campaign. You should ask your-
self h o w long you want the campaign to r u n : could this story last
an entire year, or were you l o o k i n g at a few months? T h i n k i n g of
the campaign's l e n g t h should h e l p you guess how many adven-
tures w i l l be included, w h i c h helps you divide t h e m appropriately.
Sometimes, G M s c l u m p ideas together too m u c h and w i n d up
w i t h a campaign consisting o f three long adventures w h e n each
one could be better served as t w o or three shorter adventures.
Sometimes, G M s go i n the opposite d i r e c t i o n and have a cam-
paign w i t h twelve short adventures w h e n they really needed only
four. T h i n k about the scenes i n each adventure as you are
separating t h e m out. I f everything is i n or around the castle and
t h e n suddenly shifts to the battlefield and stays there for a while,
you probably have t w o separate adventures and that shift i n d i -
cates where one ends and the next begins. T h e same is true o f the
type o f conflict or the goal: i f i t suddenly changes and stays that
way, you probably have a new adventure. I f the a c t i o n shifted but
w e n t right back to the i n i t i a l p l o t , however, you only had a
subplot, w h i c h can stay i n the same adventure.
O n c e you divide up the adventures, glance over t h e m i n order,
keeping the campaign story i n m i n d . D o they all l i n k together?
A r e they varied enough to be interesting, but connected enough
to work as one story ? Consider each adventure separately i n terms
of w h i c h characters w i l l play the largest role, and t h e n look over
t h e m all i n t h a t sense: do all PCs w i n d up being crucial, or does the
focus at least switch from P C to PC? Y o u do n o t want the same
character to be the center of every adventure, w h i c h is n o t fair to
the rest o f the group — nor fair to t h a t player, as he may get tired
of being a focal p o i n t and envy his friends w h o are not under as
m u c h pressure.
A n o t h e r consideration w i t h campaigns is m o t i v a t i n g the PCs.
W h y do they get i n v o l v e d and stay involved? Y o u ask this
question w i t h each adventure, but you also need to keep i n m i n d
the campaign as a whole. W h a t keeps the characters i n v o l v e d
adventure after adventure? A r e they somehow responsible for
what is happening and so stay i n v o l v e d from a sense o f responsi-
b i l i t y or guilt? A r e they just i n the right place at the right time?
Such luck gets less likely w i t h each new adventure, unless the
i n i t i a l adventure explains how the PCs stay involved i n following
adventures. Being cursed by a god and sent on a series of quests w i l l
certainly keep the characters i n v o l v e d and explain w h y they are
always present at each series o f events. You should look at larger
ideas and principles for help. T h e ranger's search for her parents
drew her i n t o the first adventure, but her sense o f loyalty and
family obligation keep her i n v o l v e d i n the next one or t w o . T h e
paladin w e n t back t o E r u d i n because the group was sent there, but
his quest for revenge and his general interest i n p r o m o t i n g justice
spur h i m o n . Principles such as h o n o r , duty, love, and revenge are
excellent motivators, broad enough t o carry people t h r o u g h a
wide variety of events and vague enough t h a t they can f i t many
different incidents.
Connections
W h e n b u i l d i n g a campaign, you want to focus on the connec-
tions between the adventures. N o t everything w i l l come back —
sometimes an opponent m i g h t swear he w i l l return, yet he never
does. A l o t o f elements should come back, t h o u g h , w h i c h rein-
forces the sense o f the campaign as a larger whole. Keep notes as
you r u n each adventure: N P C s the characters meet, people they
insult or h u r t or help, places they visit, stories they hear, promises
they make — a n y t h i n g t h a t could come back to haunt t h e m . . .
or help t h e m . Factor some o f these incidents back i n — n o t
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everything, but enough so the players k n o w you were really
listening and so they are reminded that every a c t i o n has repercus-
sions.
T h e players w i l l most likely want second chances. I f an adven-
ture ended w i t h t h e m not getting that piece o f the artifact, they
w i l l want to go after i t again. I f the dandy escaped, they w i l l want
to track h i m d o w n and b r i n g h i m to justice. D o not always give i n
to these wishes; sometimes, the PCs get only the one shot, and i f
they fail, they do n o t get another. Yet sometimes a second chance
fits perfectly w i t h your o w n plans, and you can pretend to give i n ,
w h i c h lets the players feel more i n c o n t r o l and makes t h e m more
eager to keep playing.
A t the end of each adventure and before you start the next one,
go over the t i m e l i n e of events. Update i t : cross out what d i d n o t
happen, write d o w n what d i d , and figure out what w i l l happen
next as a result. Look back at the t i m e l i n e from any earlier
adventures i n the campaign and update t h e m as w e l l so their
events continue to move forward. Just as w i t h i n d i v i d u a l adven-
tures, this structure gives the campaign more depth and more a
sense o f a real w o r l d l i v i n g around the PCs. You also have more
material w i t h w h i c h to work w i t h . A m i n o r detail or event i n the
first adventure that was n o t dealt w i t h could w i n d up being major
by the t h i r d or fourth adventure; something the players only heard
about as background earlier could become part of the m a i n p l o t i n
a later adventure. You should update the t i m e l i n e for any upcom-
ing adventures and factor i n these details. I f the dandy died i n the
first adventure, he obviously is n o t r e t u r n i n g t o plague the
characters i n the t h i r d adventure, unless someone resurrected
h i m . So, that p l o t l i n e must change. I f the young princess or goblin
warlord escaped alive, they could come back for revenge, further-
ing altering your plotlines.
Keep i n m i n d here that the players w i l l and should alter your
plotlines. T h e more i n v o l v e d your campaign, the more you start
to consider i t your creation and to prevent other people from
changing any of its details. A l l you are b u i l d i n g is a framework for
the players to use; you give t h e m the bare bones and t h e n flesh out
the skeleton according to the players' actions and interests. T h e y
w i l l likely d o something completely unexpected i n one adven-
ture, w h i c h could shut d o w n one of the adventures you had
planned for later i n the campaign — but also create possibilities
for t w o new adventures later o n . Just go w i t h what happens and
have fun w a t c h i n g the players react to w h a t you set up and alter
it i n t o something none of you could have made alone.
Furthermore, remember keeping the players guessing a l i t t l e is
good, as long as you are n o t j ust t r y i n g t o confuse t h e m . B r i n g back
an N P C they met once before, but do n o t have h i m do a n y t h i n g
significant (or at least n o t a n y t h i n g that seems significant right
away). Have another N P C c l a i m she w i l l be back and t h e n never
return. M a k e someone appear to be the major v i l l a i n o f the
adventure — and t h e n die off-stage after only a few sessions. A s
long as this narrative sleight-of-hand fits i n w i t h your overall story
and works w i t h i n the specific adventure, it's fine and makes the
campaign more interesting. T r y n o t to p u l l these tricks all the
time, since they w i l l get o l d — just use t h e m enough to show the
players that they cannot always guess what w i l l happen next or
what everything means.
Conclusions
Every campaign reaches its end, eventually. T h e end may be
the last adventure you had planned i n the series, i t m i g h t be the
one that w o u n d up as the end after your players altered the series
of events, or i t m i g h t be the last one you and the players feel like
doing for this particular story. Either way, you w i l l eventually
finish the campaign — and you should be ready for i t .
W e mentioned i n discussing adventures that an adventure
needs a resolution but that such a resolution need not be favorable
or even absolute — the characters can fail at their mission and
might have a chance to try again at some future p o i n t . Campaigns
are the same way, i n that you do n o t need to tie everything
together i n t o a neat l i t t l e ball and i n that the characters do n o t
need t o w i n . ( T h e y should have a fair chance o f w i n n i n g , but
success is n o t guaranteed, w h i c h means they could fail.) O f course,
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there is a reason for the classic H o l l y w o o d happy ending: sappy or
not, i t is more fun w h e n the protagonist wins. Likewise, your group
w i l l have more fun if the campaign is a success for their characters.
Perhaps they lost some battles (adventures) along the way, but
they w o n the war (campaign).
W h e n you first design the campaign and create the story,
decide o n the campaign's u l t i m a t e goal. Should the characters
explore every part of Kunark? Should they be instrumental i n
altering the government o f Erudin? Should they help reassemble
the artifact and dispel the i n v a d i n g evil ? N o t i c e that the first goal
is very simple — as long as the characters complete each adven-
ture, they w i l l complete that goal. T h e y could lose t o every
monster or v i l l a i n they face and still explore the entire c o n t i n e n t .
Dispelling evil, o n the other h a n d , is a very clear goal and requires
not only that the PCs find every piece of the artifact but that they
use the reassembled device effectively. Such a campaign w i l l be
very black and w h i t e : either the characters w i n or the evil does.
T h e m i d d l e goal is the best type for a campaign, as i t is vague
enough that the characters can accomplish it. N o t e that it doesn't
m e n t i o n what government ultimately controls Erudin or what
role the characters played i n the changes or even whether the new
government is better or worse t h a n the original. A s long as the
characters influence the government, they have accomplished
that goal. T h i s goal is a l i t t l e more i n v o l v e d than exploring the
c o n t i n e n t , however, and the characters could potentially get
through each adventure w i t h o u t affecting the government at all
( i f the H i g h C o u n c i l of Erudin does n o t change from start to finish
or if it changes w i t h o u t the PCs' help or hindrance), so failure is
possible. Since campaign stories are so broad, their end goals
should also be broad, at least i n i t i a l l y .
A s you develop the campaign i n more detail, the end goal can
also become more specific. T h e characters decide to reshape the
H i g h C o u n c i l themselves, and so the goal o f the campaign
becomes "to create a better government for the city." O r they vow
to stamp out sarnaks everywhere, and the goal becomes "to
explore the entire c o n t i n e n t o f K u n a r k and r i d it of sarnaks." Let
the players provide the details t h r o u g h the actions o f their
characters so that the goals are something they want to accom-
plish.
Goals can also change because o f new events. I f Erudin is
destroyed at the end of an adventure, the characters m i g h t pledge
to rebuild i t and improve upon i t , and now the goal becomes " t o
create a better city from the ashes o f the o l d . " T h e characters
m i g h t destroy the artifact, accidentally or deliberately, and now
they must still dispel the e v i l , t h o u g h w i t h o u t the artifact's aid.
A g a i n , the players w i l l influence this shift t h r o u g h their charac-
ters. Goals are fluid rather t h a n static, and you may n o t k n o w the
final goal u n t i l you start the last adventure.
Always have an idea o f how to end. Before beginning each
adventure, t h i n k to yourself, " W h a t i f we decide t o end the
campaign here?" T h e adventure has its o w n end, o f course, but if
you and the players decide to stop the campaign before you reach
the last planned adventure, w i l l it feel satisfying or w i l l it feel
incomplete? T h i n k o f a way t o b r i n g all the previous plots back
together, off-screen or o n , just i n case. T h e characters manage to
reassemble the artifact, but they are tired o f this story and no
longer feel like d o i n g the last adventure, w h i c h deals w i t h wield-
ing that artifact against the e v i l . So, you tack an epilogue o n t o the
current adventure, i n w h i c h a major N P C requests the artifact
from the PCs and battles the e v i l i n their stead. T h i s outcome is
not as detailed or e x c i t i n g as the adventure might have been, and
the players d o n o t have as m u c h i n v o l v e m e n t , but i t does wrap up
the story. Otherwise, n o one ever knows whether the evil could
have been defeated.
Obviously, you may lose some p l o t points i n the shuffle i f you
must end prematurely. M a k e sure you tie up all of the major plot
points from the current adventure ( w h i c h i t should do anyway)
and bring i n as many major plotlines as you can from the previous
adventures. Subplots that never developed are u n i m p o r t a n t and
can be left alone — i f the players are that curious about how they
end, you can always r u n another adventure afterward or extend
the campaign as planned. Just d o your best to satisfy your o w n
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sense of storytelling. W h e n you end the campaign, you should feel
that the story came to an effective close and that most of your
r u n n i n g plots also came to an end.
T h e players should also feel that their characters have "grown"
through the process o f the campaign. Character g r o w t h can
include positive changes such as acquiring power, fame, and
fortune and developing character traits such as compassion; yet
character g r o w t h can also take darker forms — perhaps a charac-
ter turned evil, grew power-mad, or lost a l i m b . T h e character still
developed and has more depth and history and personality t h a n
before the first adventure. Adversity builds character, after a l l ,
and a campaign is a long series o f linked adversities. Every player
should feel that his or her character evolved, gained detail and
depth, and affected the others and their e n v i r o n m e n t . T h i s does
not mean that every character was the focus of an adventure, but
that each one played a part, and none o f t h e m were u n i m p o r t a n t .
Finally, t h i n k about the tone of the campaign story. Was i t an
uplifting tale of heroism and idealism, a depressing story about the
inevitability o f greed and tyranny, or something else entirely ? A s
you are closing o u t the last session of the last adventure, m a t c h the
mood of the final scenes to the tone o f the campaign itself. Y o u
can do this even if the characters failed: the dark e v i l still rules the
land, but new heroes rise up and v o w to defeat it; or, the dark e v i l
rules the land, and its shadow spreads to encompass other k i n g -
doms, n o longer h e l d i n check by its fear o f that ancient artifact.
A campaign about an epic struggle o f good vs. e v i l should close
w i t h a scene of the victors rejoicing and the losers l a m e n t i n g . A
tale about politics should end w i t h a political scene such as the
first meeting o f the local peasants to discuss rebelling and estab-
lishing their o w n government. A g a i n , t h i n k of the campaign as i f
it were a movie and imagine the closing scene for that type of f i l m .
T h i s last scene is one of your few chances actually to narrate to the
players, since the adventure and the campaign are really over
already — this is your credits sequence. I f possible, close w i t h a
scene that lets the players see the campaign's story was and its
tone, so that they have a sense o f c o m p l e t i o n and resolution for
the entire arc. T h i s last scene is the one they may remember the
most if you handle it w e l l , and i t should r e m i n d t h e m of the entire
campaign the same way the last pages o f a good book r e m i n d the
reader of everything he or she has already read.
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Campaign Techniques
As you gain more experience w i t h r u n n i n g game sessions as a
G M , you should consider p u l l i n g i n techniques used i n literature,
movies, and the stage t o make your game sessions even more
interesting. A few possibilities are discussed briefly here. A l m o s t
all of t h e m can be applied to b o t h i n d i v i d u a l adventures or to full
campaigns.
Flashbacks
Flashbacks are a great technique for m i x i n g up your game
session from always proceeding i n chronological order t h r o u g h an
adventure. I n adventures, flashbacks j u m p the a c t i o n back i n t i m e
to a prior scene that you effectively skipped but w h i c h n o w
becomes part o f the adventure t h r o u g h the flashback. I n cam-
paigns, an entire adventure m i g h t be r u n as a flashback.
For example, you could start the game session by thrusting the
characters right i n t o the middle o f a tense combat. Assume they
are already i n the second r o u n d o f being ambushed by drolvargs.
Dictate a l i t t l e damage to some group members suffered i n the first
round, set the scene, and b e g i n . . . w i t h n o e x p l a n a t i o n of how the
characters got there or why they are being attacked, but clearly
they are i n serious danger.
A f t e r the ambush encounter is resolved, stop the current a c t i o n
and flashback to the characters l a n d i n g at the Fironia V i e outpost
on Kunark. Play t h r o u g h scenes that eventually have the PCs
beginning an adventure and setting out from Fironia V i e , only to
be ambushed by drolvargs once outside the outpost. T h e n j u m p
back to after the ambush and continue the adventure from there.
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Flashback encounters allow you to adjust the tempo of an
adventure and subtly guide the characters quickly t h r o u g h what
could otherwise be scenes that are n o t very consequential to the
adventure b u t w h i c h m i g h t bog the PCs d o w n . I f the players
already k n o w their characters should be dealing w i t h a drolvarg
menace near the Lake of 111 O m e n , w h e n they flashback to Fironia
V i e , they w i l l n o t waste a l o t o f the game session there exploring
irrelevant plot tangents.
In campaigns, flashbacks can be used to provide character
detail. For example, as a change of pace, you m i g h t make a one-
session adventure be a flashback to w h e n the paladin's church
near E r u d i n was destroyed. I f you begin the game session by
h a n d i n g out pre-generated lst-level characters to everyone, i n -
c l u d i n g a 1 st-level version of the paladin himself ( w h o happens to
be 13th level i n the current campaign), your players might
welcome the change o f pace for an evening o f playing low-level
characters again and even playing new characters for one session
as they take roles as other Erudites at the c h u r c h rather t h a n their
n o r m a l campaign characters. W h e n you introduce the traitor
responsible for the church's destruction i n the flashback (but
allow her to escape) and then later have her show up i n the
ongoing current campaign, you can be sure all o f the players w i l l
have a clear idea from the flashback story w h y she must be loathed
as a campaign nemesis.
T h e danger w i t h a flashback scene is that since you are t a k i n g
events out of chronological order, you risk h a v i n g something
happen i n a flashback scene that would make a scene already
played i n the future impossible. For example, i f the Erudite w i t c h
responsible for the burned c h u r c h has been encountered and
fought i n the campaign, but i n the flashback adventure the PCs
k i l l her, t h e n you have a p o t e n t i a l paradox o n your hands. Most
such problems can be solved t h r o u g h some means (the w i t c h
raised from the dead, for instance), but they do create situations
in w h i c h certain events must happen a certain way i n flashback
scenes, forcing the players t o have fewer options. Therefore,
flashbacks are best used sparingly and i n short sessions or scenes.
Narrate© Scenes
W h e n players are experienced enough at role-playing n o t to
use metagame k n o w l e d g e — k n o w l e d g e they possess as players but
w h i c h t h e i r characters would n o t — to t h e i r characters' advan-
tage, you c a n give t h e m metagame knowledge that serves to
intensify the suspense of a story or campaign or to provide behind-
the-scenes details that e n r i c h the plotline but w h i c h the characters
themselves m i g h t never experience directly. O n e way to do this
is t h r o u g h narrated scenes. These scenes require more prepara-
t i o n , but they can be w o r t h the extra effort.
Between encounters or scenes i n an adventure, hand out
scripts, just like play scripts, to all the players. T r y to make sure
everyone has some part t o read or narrate. T h e players t h e n read
the play script, t a k i n g the roles of whatever characters the script
calls for t h e m t o read, but usually n o t the role o f their PC, as i t is
generally inappropriate to script (and thereby dictate) w h a t a PC
does or says. Rather, the narrated scene m i g h t show a meeting o f
the antagonists o f the story as they gather to discuss their plans.
T h e narrated scene breathes more life i n t o the adventure or
campaign antagonists, especially antagonists the characters would
normally fight o n sight rather t h a n ever pause to engage i n
dialogue, never seeing an antagonist's character develop were it
not for the narrated scenes.
Selectively revealing the antagonist's plans i n this manner also
gives the players metagame knowledge they may wish they never
had, since they k n o w they should n o t act upon i t i f they w i l l be
true to the game. For example, present a narrated scene between
the scheming, young princess and the foppish dandy wherein they
agree he w i l l accompany the PCs on the rescue attempt o f the
kidnapped older princess and make sure that "their p l a n " is finally
completed. T h e narrated dialogue stays ambiguous enough that
players cannot be sure what is happening, merely that something
is happening and that this dandy may be more t h a n he seems. Yet
the PCs w i l l be obliged to travel w i t h the dandy, while the players
seethe w i t h suspicion and suspense over the dandy's real business.
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T a k e n too far, however, narrated scenes drive the focus o f the
game away from its appropriate focus o n the PCs, hut used
sparingly such scenes can e n r i c h the game. For example, h a v i n g
one narrated scene as a recurring element i n each session o f a
campaign becomes a play element that the players can expect
each session. T h e narrated scenes begin w i t h players reading roles
of characters w h o l l y u n k n o w n to the PCs as these characters
discuss matters that seemingly have n o t h i n g t o do w i t h the
campaign p l o t l i n e , but slowly, session after session, the narrated
scenes and the PCs' adventures begin to merge and the players
begin to realize how the t w o have related from the start.
P a r a I. Lei A c t i o n
The Godfather is famous for its use of parallel action — t w o or
more scenes transpiring at once w i t h the film c u t t i n g back and
forth between t h e m . I n the c l i m a x to Return of the Jedi, you also see
parallel action between a star fighter battle, a ground troop battle,
and a light saber duel. O f t e n , the results o f one scene dictate the
events i n another (for instance, H a n Solo and the Ewoks destroy
the shield generator so the star fighters can blow up the Death
Star).
W h i l e sustaining parallel scenes long enough to use t h e m i n
terms o f adventures w i t h i n a campaign is difficult, they can be
used to great effect i n an adventure plotted to accommodate
t h e m . Usually, n o more t h a n t w o scenes can easily be r u n at once
w i t h o u t players getting bored while the a c t i o n is resolved i n a
scene i n w h i c h they are n o t involved. Yet alternating rounds of
action between two related combats or a combat and some
essential task can add drama to b o t h scenes. Perhaps some o f the
heroes are leading a halfling m i l i t i a i n a desperate battle against
a never-ending horde of undead c o m i n g from the K i t h i c o r Woods
w h i l e a wizard teleports the rest o f the party t o the Plane of Hate
to seal the gate that allows undead t o travel from that plane t o
K i t h i c o r . T h e battle at Rivervale and the battle o n the Plane o f
Hate transpire simultaneously, w i t h the results o f the wizard's
contingent determining whether the undead horde can be stopped
at its source.
M o t i F S ant> Sy cn bo Is
O n e way to add foreshadowing suspense t o adventures i n a
campaign or encounters i n an adventure is through motifs —
recurring elements — and through symbols, story elements that
represent something i n a d d i t i o n to what they appear to be.
For example, a recurring N P C is an Erudite magician whose
pride i n his o w n potential often leads h i m to disaster. T h e Erudite
lives i n a tower that is c o n t i n u a l l y under construction to make i t
higher and higher; however, the top floors of the tower inevitably
collapse, h a r m i n g construction workers and others near the
tower. T h e Erudite is heedless of the dangers and injuries, t h o u g h ,
and immediately orders new construction o n the tower. T h e
tower becomes a symbol that reinforces the Erudite's prideful
search for greater power at all costs to those around h i m . Thus,
w h e n the Erudite summons an elemental he cannot c o n t r o l that
goes o n a rampage t h r o u g h t o w n and must be stopped, n o one
should be surprised.
A campaign can draw upon a simple color motif, such as red t o
indicate danger. W h a t e v e r y o u r c h o i c e . y o u c a n weave i t t h r o u g h -
out the entire campaign: played strongly enough, for instance, the
mere m e n t i o n of something red can foreshadow to the players that
chaos, battle, and treachery are shortly at hand. T h e PCs d r i n k red
w i n e that is poisoned; they are ambushed by an assassin w h o leaps
from behind red curtains; the characters board a merchant ship
called the Red Vagabond to cross the Ocean o f Tears, but the
voyage is fraught w i t h storms and dangers. O n c e the players begin
to catch o n to the color motif, they w i l l enjoy l o o k i n g back at what
has already happened w h e n the m o t i f would have warned t h e m o f
danger, and w h e n they are introduced to a new N P C w i t h red hair
and a red coat o f arms, suddenly they are o n their guard. T h e
players k n o w that certain images are consistent throughout the
campaign, and they can use such metagame knowledge to derive
more depth and suspense from of the story.
Quests
W a n d e r i n g around the wilderness o f N o r r a t h w i l l give PCs
many opportunities to encounter monsters and gain experience
and treasure. Yet many players — and G M s — w i l l want more
t h a n just this "hack ' n slash" version of EverQuest. Interacting
w i t h NPCs, being sent o n quests, and c o l l e c t i n g the subsequent
awards can provide a m u c h more rewarding way to play the game.
Quests are missions assigned to your party by an N P C , whether
they are as simple as delivering a confidential letter to a k i n g or as
epic as searching for a legendary weapon. Quests provide a format
the G M can use to show the basic plots and subplots of adventures
or even campaigns and provide a systematic way to reward
characters w h o develop h i g h faction scores. Quests also encour-
age role-playing w i t h NPCs, as well as offer a means for characters
to raise faction scores and for the G M to h a n d out story and role-
playing experience p o i n t awards; moreover, depending o n how a
G M uses t h e m , quests may offer the best treasures PCs can acquire.
A quest can be a character b u i l d i n g tool for an entire party or
a subplot to develop an individual character. For example, the
monk headband quests serve as a subplot for a m o n k PC, but the
quests w i l l more easily be accomplished w i t h everyone o n board
to help. W h i c h PC w i l l benefit most from the quest rewards w i l l
often be obvious, but remember that the X P must be split equally
between all active participants i n the quest, as well as any
monetary rewards.
Questing need not be linear. D u r i n g an adventure, playing
many quests together is possible, using smaller subplots in addi-
t i o n to the larger quest that drives the adventure. W h i l e h u n t i n g
ogres, the PCs encounter an elf in need of ingredients for a healing
draught or find an injured h u m a n in need of safe escort. Finishing
these m i n o r quests can also lead the way to new quests. G i v i n g
your party several quests to complete at once w i l l make the
experience richer.
Errant) Boy to Epic Warrior
As a G M starting o u t w i t h a fresh 1 st-level party, appoint quests
to PCs using guildmasters at the various characters' guilds is
easiest. M a n y of the N P C s at the guilds w i l l have relatively simple
errands to r u n or offer bounties o n nuisance creatures. C h e c k i n g
in at the guilds i n a new city is a good way to get the ball rolling
o n some quests.
F r e s h BakeO MuFFins
F a c t i o n : Merchants of Qeynos ( - 4 ranks).
NPC: K a r n Tassan.
C R : 0.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the Merchants o f Qeynos,
A n t o n i u s Bayle, C o a l i t i o n of Trade Folk, and the Guards of
Qeynos ( m a x i m u m +1 from this quest); 2d4 gold i f the PCs baked
the muffins; 2d4 silver if they picked up the shipment at the docks.
Consequence: N o n e .
Summary: T h e city of Qeynos is having trouble with its fcxxl supply
and some residents are predicting famine. If the PCs ask around South
Qeynos concerning the food shortage, they will be approached by Kam
Tassan (male human E.vp3, O N , Merchants of Qeynos), a Qeynos
merchant. K a m runs a baked goods shop and the shortage is affecting his
stock — and dierefore his business. He will ask if one of the PCs knows
of a baker nearby and offers a reward for a restocked muffin supply. If the
PCs do not have a baker—that is, someone with Trade Skill (Baking)
— among them or know of one, Kam will settle for them picking up a
shipment of bread for h i m .
If the party has a PC w i t h baking skills, it can gather supplies for
muffins around Qeynos. T h e PCs w i l l need flour and fruit and
have a loan or rental of an oven (total cost 1 gp). T h e muffins are
a relatively simple item t o make at D C 8 to the Trade Skill
( B a k i n g ) check. I f the PCs take muffins to K a r n , he w i l l reward
t h e m w i t h gold. If the party wishes to pick up the bread, there w i l l
be a shipment at the Qeynos docks c o m i n g i n early the next day.
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W h e n the party becomes a l i t t l e more sea-
soned, the quests get harder and require more
faction t o undertake; they w i l l also get more
rewarding. T h e nature of the quests also be-
comes more o p t i o n a l . Seasoned characters
are n o longer at the beck and call o f local
guildmasters to such a degree that the PCs are
commanded (rather t h a n asked) to undertake
quests. PCs could still be assigned quests by
the guildhall w h e n they return for training,
but more and more quests w i l l come from
NPCs they encounter while adventuring or
from whatever the PCs themselves decide to
pursue, w h i c h the G M t h e n designs.
T h r o w i n g low-level characters at a tough
quest is a free i n v i t a t i o n to your gaming group
to roll up new characters. Pay a t t e n t i o n t o the
CRs and the requirements of the adventures.
Low C R quests are often ( b u t not always!)
easy, w h i c h is a good way to level up weaker
PCs. G a i n i n g experience from delivering mail
and gathering ingredients is a l o t safer t h a n
k i l l i n g powerful monsters. Quests such as
"Fresh Baked Muffins" are good for b u i l d i n g
up faction and being relatively safe, w h i l e still
being entertaining enough to keep your PCs
interested, especially i f you t h r o w i n a few
complications w h i l e the PCs undertake the
quest.
As the characters get stronger and level up,
they can start t a k i n g o n tougher quests and
tougher monsters. W h i l e a 5th-level party
would n o t be able to undertake a h i g h - l e v e l
quest, a 25th-level party would consider i t an
exciting venture.
Some quests cannot be completed u n t i l
other quests are accomplished; such quests are
called quest ladders. For instance, here are
three of the eight r i n g quests o f Garadain
Glacierbane, w h i c h provide a quest ladder for
mid- to high-level characters:
designing and Using
Quests
T h e quest "stat block" is the template for-
mat you might want to use w h e n you start
w r i t i n g your o w n quests. I t contains all the
pertinent quest information for quick refer-
ence. T h e format is described o n page 357 of
the EverQuest: Player's Handbook. Below are
some guidelines to use for designing and using
quests; the advice is organized by each section
of the quest stat block.
N a m e of Quest is pretty self-explanatory.
Choose whatever name you like; i t might
include something about the reward i n v o l v e d
(such as "The Marauder A r m o r " ) or the N P C
or faction that assigns the quest (such as
"Leuz's T a s k " ) .
Faction details the faction that assigns the
quest, as well as the needed faction ranks even
to be considered for the task. N P C w i l l be the
specific person w h o is the party's contact for
the quest; more often than n o t , the N P C is a
member of the assigning faction. O n l y one PC
requires the necessary faction level to entreat
the N P C giving the quest and need only have
the faction ranks long enough to gain an
audience w i t h the N P C ( i n the case of spells
or songs that adjust faction).
G a r a b a i n's Blanket
F a c t i o n : C o l d a i n (0 ranks).
NPC: Garadain Glacierbane.
C R : 12.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the C o l d a i n ; +1 faction rank w i t h D a i n
Frostreaver I V ; the copper Coldain insignia ring (confers an enhancement bonus o f
magic resistance [1]). Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
S u m m a r y : W h i l e t r a v e l i n g t h r o u g h the snowy Eastern Wastes of Velious, the
PCs r u n across a C o l d a i n encampment not far from a R y ' G o r r ore fort. T h e y w i l l
find many of the huts empty because the C o l d a i n are being h u n t e d . Inside one o f
the huts lies Garadain Glacierbane (male Coldain dwarf War21, O G , Coldain),
who is c o m p l a i n i n g of the cold. T h e ice dwarf wants a blanket made from local
animal pelts: two tundra kodiak hides and t w o snow cougar pelts (use kejek tiger
statistics). B o t h animals can be found i n the Eastern Wastes. H a v i n g a PC w i t h
Trade S k i l l ( T a i l o r i n g ) w i l l help here. C r e a t i n g the blanket requires a Trade S k i l l
( T a i l o r i n g ) check at D C 16.
Garaoain'sAxe
F a c t i o n : C o l d a i n (1 r a n k ) .
NPC: Garadain Glacierbane.
C R : 14.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the C o l d a i n ; the silver Coldain insignia ring
(confers enhancement bonuses o f Strength +1 and magic resistance 11]). Quest
cannot be repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
S u m m a r y : A f t e r the quest for Garadain's blanket is completed, he w i l l ask the
party to do an errand for h i m . H e needs an axe taken to his nephew Boridain and
wishes the party to b r i n g back proof of his well-being. H e says that Boridain is out
h u n t i n g somewhere; he was t r a v e l i n g west last Garadain knew.
A f t e r the party finds Boridain Glacierbane (male Coldain dwarf War 11, D G ,
Coldain) and gives h i m the axe, he w i l l say he is t r y i n g to h u n t a rabid tundra
kodiak that has attacked C o l d a i n camps. Boridain suggests that sending any word
of his well-being back to his uncle would be premature u n t i l he has found and
bested the rabid bear or been eaten by i t . H e invites the PCs to j o i n h i m o n his
hunt.
Boridain is a reckless dwarf and w i l l get himself k i l l e d i f the PCs do not protect
h i m i n his h u n t . T h e party w i l l fight several animals, giants, and ores before they
find the kodiak, w h i c h w i l l attack immediately w h e n found. T r e a t the kodiak as
a tundra kodiak advanced t o 30 H D . W h e n the rabid bear is dead, Boridain w i l l
give the PCs a letter recounting the h u n t (skewed toward Boridain's heroics,
naturally) to return to Garadain, w h o w i l l take the copper Coldain insignia ring and
replace i t w i t h the silver Coldain insignia ring.
Garaoain's Rescue Quest
F a c t i o n : C o l d a i n (4 ranks).
NPC: Garadain Glacierbane.
CR: 20.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the C o l d a i n ; the adamantium Coldain insignia ring
(confers enhancement bonuses o f Strength +3, magic resistance [3], and magic
save + 1 ) . Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: - 2 faction ranks w i t h the Kromrif; - 2 faction ranks w i t h the
Kromzek.
S u m m a r y : T h i s is the seventh of eight Garadain Quests. A f t e r c o m p l e t i n g the
six other quests, the ice dwarf asks the PCs for their help i n rescuing C o r b i n
Blackwell (male Coldain dwarf Pall9, O G , Coldain), w h o is jailed i n a cell to the
south o f the Eastern Wastes.
T h e party w i l l need to infiltrate or break i n t o a K r o m r i f fort and rescue C o r b i n .
T h i s w i l l probably involve k i l l i n g W a r d e n Bruke for his key to Corbin's shackles.
A f t e r C o r b i n has escaped, the party must keep h i m alive amid K r o m r i f pursuit
and other dangers as they cross the Eastern Wastes u n t i l C o r b i n reaches the
C o l d a i n commander D o b b i n Crossaxe. W h e n C o r b i n and the party reach
D o b b i n Crossaxe, he w i l l give the PCs a note for Garadain, w h o w i l l give the
characters an adamantium Coldain insignia ring i n exchange for the mithril Coldain
insignia ring and send t h e m o n a final quest.
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faction before they qualify to take a quest. Setting the faction
requirement above the PCs current level adds some realism to the
campaign — strangers cannot get an audience w i t h the mayor o f
Rivervale and expect he w i l l immediately entrust the safety of the
shire to t h e m .
Challenge R a t i n g ( C R ) is a key statistic i n the quest stat block.
C R determines the experience p o i n t award that characters w i l l
earn for c o m p l e t i n g a quest and is sometimes an i n d i c a t i o n of the
quest's difficulty (see Chapter 4 : Rewards for details o n h o w CRs
relate to X P awards). W h e n designing your o w n quests, assign the
quest a C R using your judgement. Quests that do n o t i n v o l v e
many significant challenges, that offer good faction or w e a l t h
rewards, and that are easily repeated deserve low CRs — even a
C R o f zero. Quests that i n v o l v e overcoming many hazards, that
offer little or now wealth or faction awards, and that are unique
events deserve higher CRs.
A n o t h e r factor i n d e t e r m i n i n g a quest's C R is the significance
of the story events that must transpire for the PCs to be successful.
Bounty h u n t i n g quests that basically require PCs to defeat certain
enemies deserve quest CRs equal to or lower t h a n the C R of the
creature to be defeated. T h e experience the PCs gain from the
enemies' o w n C R provides the X P for defeating t h e m ; the quest
X P is gravy for accomplishing something that the characters
might have done anyway. Quests i n v o l v i n g more role-playing,
investigation, research, and problem-solving tend to have higher
CRs to reward the characters for the story t i m e invested i n these
activities.
For quests that can be completed m u l t i p l e times, the G M
should offer d e c l i n i n g X P awards for subsequent completions o f
the same quest w h e n appropriate. A s a rule o f t h u m b , cumula-
tively decrease the C R of the quest by one each subsequent time
PCs complete the same quest. PCs do not learn as m u c h complet-
ing a mission the e i g h t h t i m e as they d i d the first, and the
d e c l i n i n g benefit also prevents the PCs from h a v i n g any incentive
to engage i n tedious r e p e t i t i o n .
Usually, a quest's X P reward is shared equally among all PCs i n
a group, even i f the quest was a subplot focused on one character.
Presumably, all of the characters used their resources to aid their
c o m p a n i o n i n the c o m p l e t i o n of the quest and thereby deserve
part of the reward. Characters do n o t need to be present at a quest's
final c o m p l e t i o n to earn their share o f the quest's X P reward; they
merely must have participated i n the majority of the quest.
R e w a r d and Consequence, the next t w o categories, show the
good and bad sides o f c o m p l e t i n g a quest. Rewards encompass
everything the PCs are awarded w h e n the quest is fulfilled, from
magic items t o money to faction ranks. T h e PCs w i l l usually
receive a higher faction level w i t h the faction that assigned the
quest, as well as any factions that also benefited from the quest.
U n l i k e the X P or wealth awards of a quest, faction adjustments
are given only t o the PCs that publicly complete the quest.
Everyone present w h e n the i n f o r m a t i o n or items are given to the
quest N P C w i l l receive the faction adjustment; anyone absent
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w i l l not. Thus, i f the party's rogue wishes to gain higher faction
w i t h the Merchants of Qeynos but is off at the local g u i l d h a l l
while the druid hands over the muffins t o K a r n Tassan i n the
muffin quest, the rogue is o u t of luck. T h e PC i n question,
however, can avoid a faction consequence o f a quest by simply
aiding i n the quest and t h e n staying out of the way w h e n the quest
is completed.
T h e factions that benefit from the c o m p l e t i o n o f the quest also
represent the factions that are compromised if PCs fail or abandon
a quest. W h e t h e r the faction award should be reversed i n t o a
penalty for failing to complete the quest is the G M ' s judgement.
A n N P C offering an open bounty w i l l n o t be so perturbed i f the
PCs decide n o t to pursue the bounty; other bounty hunters may
come along. Yet i f a k i n g quests the PCs to rescue his kidnapped
daughter from the iksar and the characters get sidetracked, they
w i l l surely lose faction w i t h the k i n g w h o was relying u p o n t h e m .
Depending o n the faction level the party has w i t h the N P C and
on the importance o f the quest to the N P C , canceling or failing
to conclude a quest can anger the one w h o assigned i t .
T h e rewards section w i l l also indicate h o w many times certain
rewards w i l l be granted from the quest, such as a m a x i m u m
number of times the quest w i l l earn the PC faction ranks. Rivervale
is happy to see bounty hunters r e t u r n w i t h g o b l i n trophies, but
after a few such trips, the Rivervale populace w i l l become accus-
tomed to seeing a hero as a g o b l i n - h u n t e r and w i l l have warmed
up to the person as m u c h as this reputation w i l l provide.
Some quests are unique for various reasons and cannot be
repeated. Garadain only needs one blanket and w i l l n o t offer the
same quest again (although he m i g h t have some other quest for
w h i c h he w i l l also reward another copper r i n g ) . O n l y one spear of
fate epic weapon exists, so there cannot be two quests to get t w o
different spears.
Consequence lists the quest's repercussions, almost always i n
the form of losing faction ranks w i t h one or more factions. A
faction penalty is assigned to the quest only w h e n the result of the
quest itself is offensive to a faction. For example, the K r o m r i f do
not really care if Garadain gets a blanket or if his nephew survives
h u n t i n g a rabid bear, but w h e n they hear w h o is responsible for
breaking a C o l d a i n prisoner out of their j a i l and seeing his safe
return to the C o l d a i n , t h e n the K r o m r i f get angry. A s w i t h all
faction adjustments, there should be some means by w h i c h the
opposing faction hears about the deeds o f the PCs i n order for
t h e m to receive the negative faction; however, merely the public
acclaim and subsequent faction reward the PCs receive as a quest
reward is enough publicity for their enemies to hear the tale as
well.
I n designing your o w n quests, the n o r m a l faction reward from
a quest is + 1 rank and rarely +2 ranks. T r u l y momentous quests
that change the geopolitical fate of nations m i g h t earn + 4 or
higher faction ranks. T h e m a x i m u m faction ranks any n o n -
unique quest can net a PC is normally +2 ranks total. Consequences
are n o t so l i m i t e d . R e t u r n i n g to the Kromzek w i t h the head of the
C o l d a i n k i n g w i l l earn PCs far more t h a n a mere - 2 ranks of
C o l d a i n faction.
W h e n creating your o w n monetary and i t e m rewards, first
decide i f the faction concerned and the nature of the quest ought
to involve the award o f wealth or items. I f so, you can begin w i t h
the value of a standard treasure for an encounter w i t h a C R equal
to the quest's C R (see Chapter 4 : Rewards), t h e n be prepared to
adjust the amount significantly based o n your appraisal of the
quest.
Summary is a short description of the quest's events. I t w i l l
detail what information the quest N P C gives the PCs, where they
must go to complete the quest, what they w i l l come up against,
and what happens once they complete the quest. For your o w n
quests, simply make whatever notes are sufficient t o jog your o w n
memory o f your plans for the quest.
SacnpLe Quests
You w i l l find that many existing quests have a ladder format.
These quests w i l l start w i t h a relatively simple mission. U p o n
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c o m p l e t i o n o f the quest, the faction o f the characters w i t h the
N P C w i l l be raised, w h i c h means the N P C w i l l trust the group
more. M o r e trust can mean that the N P C w i l l be more likely to
give t h e m a more difficult — and more rewarding — quest. M a n y
of these quests hinge u p o n the c o m p l e t i o n o f the quest before i t :
for example, a m o n k cannot get the A s h e n Order's yellow headband
before she has completed the white headband quest.
Monk White HeoObonb
Faction: A s h e n Order (0 ranks).
N P C : T o g a h n Sorast.
C R : 1.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the A s h e n Order; +1 faction
rank w i t h the Guards o f Qeynos; +1 faction rank w i t h the Silent
Fist C l a n ; the white headband (confers augmentation bonuses o f + 1
C o n and +1 C h a ) . Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
Summary: T h e A s h e n Order marks the progress of its monks
w i t h dyed l i n e n headbands. W h e n a m o n k approaches the A s h e n
Order for training, the guildmaster, T o g a h n Sorast (male human
M n k 2 9 , O G , Ashen Order), w i l l send promising students o n a
quest. G n o l l s are a perennial threat t o o u t l y i n g settlements i n the
Qeynos hills, and often young gnolls set out to prove their valor
by raiding h u m a n farms. T o g a h n directs a student to send four
gnolls to their final end and b r i n g back proof of the deed. T o g a h n
rewards the successful new student w i t h a white headband.
Monk Yelloto HeaobanO
Faction: A s h e n Order (1 r a n k ) .
N P C : T o g a h n Sorast.
C R : 4.
R e w a r d : +1 faction rank w i t h the A s h e n Order; +1 faction
rank w i t h the Guards of Qeynos; +1 faction rank w i t h the Silent
Fist C l a n ; the yellow headband (confers augmentation bonuses of
+ 1 C o n , + 1 C h a , +1 i n i t i a t i v e , and + 1 h p ) . Quest cannot be
repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
Summary: T h e second test for an A s h e n Order m o n k begins
w i t h T o g a h n Sorast directing the i n i t i a t e to haunted ruins i n the
Qeynos H i l l s . C e r t a i n undead are h a u n t i n g the site and are
believed responsible for spreading a r o t t i n g disease that has
infected the w i l d animals of the h i l l s and from there the livestock
of settlers i n hills and even the settlers themselves. T h e initiate
should end the menace of these p u t r i d skeletons. I f successful,
T o g a h n w i l l exchange a white headband for a yellow headband.
Monk Reb Heabbano
Faction: A s h e n Order (3 ranks).
N P C : T o g a h n Sorast.
C R : 10.
R e w a r d : + 1 faction rank w i t h the A s h e n Order; +1 faction
rank w i t h the Guards of Qeynos; + 1 faction rank w i t h the Silent
Fist C l a n ; the red headband (confers augmentation bonuses o f +1
Dex, +1 C o n , + 1 Cha, +1 i n i t i a t i v e , and +2 h p ) . Quest cannot be
repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
Summary: T h e quest to earn the red headband is the fourth i n
the m o n k headband quest ladder. M o n k s may only receive this
quest after they have progressed t h r o u g h the w h i t e , yellow, and
orange headbands. T o g a h n Sorast informs the PC that t w o monks
o n a mission to the southern stretches of the Plains of Karana have
disappeared and that he fears the worst. H e asks the PC to travel
there and attempt to locate the missing monks. T h e two monks,
Dareb and Shen, were sent t o scout the growing g n o l l n a t i o n o f
Splitpaw, so T o g a h n suggests the PC try to locate their trail
somewhere i n that dangerous territory.
Shen and Dareb were slain by a gnoll shadow k n i g h t named
G h a n e x D r a h . Ghanex is a skeletal g n o l l shadow k n i g h t (male
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— use Mas gnoll statistics, add 12 shadow k n i g h t levels, and then
apply the skeleton template). Ghanex and the gnolls w h o serve
h i m keep the heads of the slain monks as trophies.
If the questing PC can return w i t h the tale of Dareb and Shen's
fate and of the justice meted out to their killer, T o g a h n w i l l
exchange an orange headband for a red headband.
Tunare Initiate
F a c t i o n : Clerics o f Tunare (0 ranks).
N P C : Yeolarn Bronzeleaf.
C R : 4.
Reward: +2 faction ranks w i t h the Clerics o f Tunare; +1
faction rank w i t h K i n g Tearis T h e x ; +1 faction rank w i t h the
A n t i - M a g e factions. O n e 2nd-level cleric or druid spell scroll and
the initiate symbol of Tunare (confers enhancement bonuses of + 1
Wis and +1 mana, and grants the wearer haste [1]). Quest cannot
be repeated.
Consequence: - 1 faction rank w i t h T h e Dead.
Summary: Concerned citizens of Felwithe speak of the undead
servants o f the deity I n n o r u u k that befoul Tunare's great forest.
Tunare's cleric Yeolarn Bronzeleaf (male high elf Clr25, N G ,
Clerics of Tunare) is m e n t i o n e d as c h a m p i o n i n g the removal of
this new plague of undead. I f PCs visit Yeolarn, he w i l l have t h e m
prove themselves by destroying four o f the skeletons that lurk i n
the forest n o t far from Felwithe's walls and threaten n i g h t travel.
If the PCs return w i t h proof of the deed and one of t h e m is cleric
or druid, Yeolarn w i l l reward t h e m w i t h a druid or cleric spell and
t h e n explain the even greater threat and ask the cleric or druid if
she wishes t o pursue the path to become an I n i t i a t e of Tunare.
If the PC agrees, Yeolarn explains that the T e i r ' D a l are orches-
trating the undead attacks and that they have created an undead
called a ghast w i t h their foul necromancy. Yeolarn wants to
determine the nature o f the ghast's powers and requests that the
PCs destroy at least four of the creatures. H e indicates that a wood
elf ranger spotted the T e i r ' D a l and their g r o w i n g horde of ghasts
to the south i n the Lesser Faydark and supplies the PCs w i t h a
basic map of the general area. T h e G M can create statistics for the
ghasts or use statistics for a dark boned skeleton from EverQuest:
Monsters of Norrath and perhaps add further powers such as a
siphon strength proc.
W h e n the party returns w i t h the ghast corpses, Yeolarn w i l l
reward the druid or cleric w i t h the initiate symbol of Tunare. H e w i l l
also h i n t that i f the i n i t i a t e wishes to further her path o f service
to Tunare, there w i l l be plenty o f t r a i n i n g opportunities i n the
future.
Tunare disciple
F a c t i o n : Clerics of Tunare (2 ranks).
N P C : Yeolarn Bronzeleaf.
C R : 8.
Reward: +2 faction ranks w i t h the Clerics o f Tunare; +1
faction rank w i t h K i n g Tearis T h e x ; +1 faction rank w i t h the
A n t i - M a g e ; disciple symbol of Tunare (confers enhancement bo-
nuses o f +1 W i s , +1 C h a , and +2 mana + 2 ; grants the wearer the
power o f aloe sweat 1/day, w h i c h provides metabolic bonuses o f
disease resistance ( 6 ) , poison resistance [ 6 ] , disease save + 1 , and
poison save + 1 ) . Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: - 1 faction rank w i t h T h e Dead.
Summary: A f t e r c o m p l e t i n g the I n i t i a t e of T u n a r e quest, the
cleric or druid can r e t u r n to Yeolarn Bronzeleaf for her n e x t
mission. Yeolarn tells the PCs that a necromancer near Castle
Mistmoore is aiding the T e i r ' D a l i n creating the ghasts, and they
must intercept a courier bearing a crate to the necromancer.
Yeolarn instructs t h e m to k i l l the courier, k i l l the necromancer,
and bring the courier's crate to h i m . T h e T e i r ' D a l camp can be
found near Castle Mistmoore i n the Lesser Faydark. T h e necro-
mancer, Larik Z ' V o l e (male dark elfNeclO, OE, The Dead) has set
up a camp here and awaits the courier, D ' v e n Ferl (male dark elf
Clr8, OE, The Dead) to deliver supplies so K a r i k can create more
ghasts.
I f the PCs defeat Larik and D ' v e n (and their ghast guards) and
return the crate to Yeolarn, he w i l l exchange the initiate symbol of
Tunare for a disciple symbol of Tunare.
Tunare Waroen
F a c t i o n : Clerics of Tunare (4 ranks).
N P C : Yeolarn Bronzeleaf.
C R : 9.
Reward: +1 faction rank w i t h the Clerics of Tunare; +1 faction
rank w i t h Faydark's Champions; +1 faction rank w i t h the Keepers
of the A r t ; +1 faction rank w i t h K i n g Tearis T h e x ; warden symbol
of Tunare (confers enhancement bonuses o f +1 W i s , +1 Cha, and
+3 mana; grants the wearer the ability to cast grasping roots as a
3rd-level druid 3 times/day). Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: - 2 faction ranks w i t h T h e Dead.
Summary: T h i s is the final quest i n the Tunare ladder. After
gaining the initiate and t h e n disciple symbols of Tunare, the PCs can
return to Yeolarn Bronzeleaf for further service. H e says he has
opened the necromancer's crate and discovered a magical candle
w i t h i n . H e desires to have the candle examined by an Erudite
specialist and asks the PCs to transport the candle to Lady T i l a n i
in Erudin and bring back a n y t h i n g she wishes to send i n return.
W h e n the PCs take the candle to T i l a n i , she examines it for a
couple days and t h e n tells t h e m that she is missing a few arcane
components needed for a d i v i n a t o r y aid. W i t h the aid, she can
discover more about the candle and how to counteract its necro-
m a n t i c power.
She gives the PCs a suspension and asks t h e m to brew it w i t h
some items. T h e y w i l l need to acquire one w h i t e hellebore found
around Split Paw i n the Plains o f Karana, a pouch o f powdered
lava dust created by fire g o b l i n wizards i n Solusek's Eye in the
Lavastorm M o u n t a i n s , and a caustic substance used i n Mayong
Mistmoore's ritual to create Dark Offerers. O n c e the PCs collect
these ingredients, brew t h e m together (Trade Skill [Brewing]
check at D C 10), and take the resulting e l i x i r back to T i l a n i , she
w i l l use i t for further research for a week. A t the end of that time,
she w i l l send the PCs back to Yeolarn w i t h envelopes ofunanimation
powder, w h i c h can be used to combat the undead being created by
the power of such candles. Yeolarn w i l l award the cleric or druid
PC by replacing her prior symbol w i t h the warden symbol of
Tunare.
Yuio's Illness
F a c t i o n : Kejek Village ( - 2 ranks).
N P C : Jali K a l i i o .
C R : 4.
R e w a r d : +2 faction ranks w i t h Kejek Village; +1 faction rank
w i t h the Peacekeepers; wakizashi of the frozen skies (+2 short sword
that procs spirit strike [DC 22]). Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: N o n e .
Summary: Jali and Yuio K a l i i o can be found i n the Stonebrunt
M o u n t a i n s . A f t e r assuring himself that the party is peaceful, Jali
w i l l express his worry about his wife's sickness, as she is suffering
from hair loss and skin sores all over her body. H e blames the
nearby kobolds for her sickness and asks i f the party can help. H e
suggests that the H i g h Shaman, Khonza Ayssla, w i l l be able to
assist t h e m w i t h a solution. I f asked, Jali says he is too worried to
go himself and leave his wife alone.
Khonza offers to brew a cure for Yuio, but needs ingredients.
She requires two panda claws, two tiger skins, t w o asp poison sacs,
a bamboo shoot, and a kejekan palm fruit, all o f w h i c h can be
found i n the jungle. T h e party w i l l also most likely encounter
kobolds, she warns.
W h e n the party returns to Khonza, she w i l l brew a foul-
smelling liquid w i t h the ingredients, instructing the party to take
it back to Jali. T h e p o t i o n heals Yuio, and Jali is overcome w i t h
e m o t i o n , giving the PCs his prized wakizashi blade in thanks.
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OgreHeabs
Faction: Kazon Stormhammer ( 0 ranks).
NPC: Byzar B l o o d f o r g e .
C R : 5.
R e w a r d : +1 f a c t i o n rank w i t h Kazon S t o r m h a m m e r ; + 1 fac-
tion rank with Merchants o f Kaladim; + 1 faction rank w i t h
M i n e r s G u i l d 2 4 9 ; + 1 f a c t i o n r a n k w i t h S t o r m g u a r d ; bloodforge
mail ( b o d y s l o t i t e m ; + 1 cbainmail t h a t a l s o c o n f e r s a u g m e n t a t i o n
bonuses o f + 2 S t r a n d a l l resistances [ 2 ] ) ; 3 d 6 x 10 g p . Q u e s t
cannot be repeated.
C o n s e q u e n c e : -1 f a c t i o n r a n k w i t h t h e C r a k n e k W a r r i o r s .
S u m m a r y : B y z a r B l o o d f o r g e (male dwarf War 20, N, Stormguard)
i n t h e w a r r i o r ' s g u i l d i n K a l a d i m is l o o k i n g f o r s o m e o n e w h o w i l l
r e l i e v e t w o ogres o f t h e i r heads. H e g r u f f l y tells t h e P C s t h a t t w o
ogres b y t h e n a m e s o f Z a r c h o o m i (female ogre Shm6, DE, Shaman
of War) a n d C o r f l u n k (male ogre War5, DE, Craknek Warriors) a r e
roaming the countryside of Butcherhlock Mountains and attack-
ing dwarf settlements.
I f t h e P C s r e t u r n w i t h t h e ogres' heads, Byzar w i l l s m i t h s o m e
bloodforge mail t o f i t o n e o f t h e P C s a n d r e w a r d t h e m w i t h a b o u n t y
of gold coin.
Trucri py Irontoc
F a c t i o n : Kazon S t o r m h a m m e r (3 ranks).
NPC: Byzar B l o o d f o r g e .
C R : 5.
R e w a r d : + 1 f a c t i o n r a n k w i t h Kazon S t o r m h a m m e r ; + 1 fac-
tion rank with Merchants o f Kaladim; +1 faction rank w i t h
M i n e r s G u i l d 2 4 9 ; + 1 f a c t i o n r a n k w i t h S t o r m g u a r d ; bloodforge
hammer (+1 two-handed hammer t h a t a l s o c o n f e r s e n h a n c e m e n t
b o n u s e s o f m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e [ 4 ] a n d m a g i c save + 1 ) ; 4 d 6 x 10 g p .
Quest c a n n o t be repeated.
Consequence: None.
Summary: Byzar B l o o d f o r g e w a n t s y e t a n o t h e r h e a d . This
t i m e , t h e m a t t e r is f a r m o r e p e r s o n a l t o h i m . A d w a r f n a m e d
T r u m p y I r o n t o e (male dwarf Rog8, NE) w a s e n g a g e d t o Byzar's
sister b u t has d i s a p p e a r e d before t h e w e d d i n g c o u l d t a k e place,
l e a v i n g a c r y i n g ( a n d p r e g n a n t ) b r i d e at t h e altar. Byzar wishes t o
h a v e T r u m p y ' s h e a d as p a y m e n t f o r t h e s l i g h t t o h i s s i s t e r .
Byzar refers t h e PCs t o T r u m p y ' s a b a n d o n e d q u a r t e r s i n K a l a d i m
for clues o f his disappearance. I f t h e PCs can d e c i p h e r e n c r y p t e d
letters, t h e y w i l l discover t h a t T r u m p y was w o r k i n g w i t h a
network of corruption that extends to members o f the Qeynos city
guard. T r u m p y stole some o f K a l a d i m ' s m o s t f a m o u s a n d secret
b r e w i n g recipes a n d f l e d t o Q e y n o s t o sell t h e m .
T h e PCs c a n c a t c h u p t o T r u m p y at a Q e y n o s ale house. H e w i l l
o f t e n b e i n t h e c o m p a n y o f c o r r u p t Q e y n o s guards (1st- t o 6 t h -
level m i l i t i a m e n ) . I f t h e PCs k i l l T r u m p y a n d r e t u r n w i t h his head
t o B y z a r , t h e y w i l l b e r e w a r d e d w i t h a bloodforge h a m m e r a n d s o m e
c o i n t h a t w o u l d h a v e f o r m e d p a r t o f h i s sister's d o w r y .
The q u e s t m i g h t t u r n i n t o a b i g g e r a d v e n t u r e as t h e P C s
uncover a network o fcorniption i n Qeynos. A corrupt militia
passes a l o n g K a l a d i m ' s s t o l e n r e c i p e s t o g n o l l b r e w e r s a n d b e g i n s
a smuggling trade i n Blackburrow Stout.
Leuz'sTask.
Faction: Claws o f Veeshan (0 ranks).
NPC: C o m m a n d e r Leuz.
CR: 18.
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Reward: +1 faction rank w i t h the Claws o f Veeshan; +1
faction rank w i t h Yelinak; talisman of benevolence (a wondrous
magic item that one person can use 1/day to bless themselves u n t i l
the next sunset w i t h enhancement bonuses of +4 W i s , +9 h p , +9
mana, cold resistance [5], magic resistance [5], cold save + 1 , and
magic save + 1 ) ; 2d4 x 300 gp i n gems. Quest cannot be repeated.
Consequence: - 2 faction ranks w i t h the Kromzek.
Summary: C o m m a n d e r Leuz, a powerful drake, is the new
leader of the Skyshrine M i l i t i a and is recruiting foreigners w h o are
w i l l i n g to offer their services to the m i l i t i a . T h e C o m m a n d e r
informs the PCs that scouts were sent out to the coastal area of the
Western Wastes to investigate storm giant movement, but they
scouts have not returned. Leuz needs someone t o verify the scouts
are still alive and take a t o o l to the scouts t o aid quicker c o m m u -
nication.
T h e party w i l l receive a map of the scout's planned route and
should find a scout i n the Western Wastes near the Siren's G r o t t o .
Her name is Charisa. W h e n the PCs give her the t o o l , she w i l l
direct t h e m to a coastal area where she has spotted the storm giant
advance patrols and ask for their help i n k i l l i n g t h e m .
T h e patrol consists o f 6 - 8 storm giants and their commander,
a storm giant advanced by 9 warrior levels. I f the PCs succeed,
Charisa w i l l give t h e m a message to r e t u r n to C o m m a n d e r Leuz,
who w i l l reward the PCs w i t h gems and the talisman of benevolence.
Designing Encounters
T h r o u g h the course o f an adventure, your players expect to
meet challenges and obstacles w o r t h y o f their characters. T h e
m a i n pull of an adventure game lies i n o v e r c o m i n g problems and
reaping the rewards. Interesting, c o m p e l l i n g problems draw your
players i n t o the game and give you the m o t i v a t i o n to construct
fiendish traps, deadly monsters, and tricky puzzles for your players.
T h e primary strength o f a paper-and-pencil game lies i n its
flexibility. You can literally produce a n y t h i n g you can imagine
during the course of a game. U n l i k e movie producers or computer
game designers, you never need to worry about a budget or
technical constraints. B u i l d i n g encounters is a lot like creating a
scene from a f i l m or book but w i t h o u t any of the real w o r l d hassles.
CraFting Encounters
The Basics
A n encounter involves any situation i n w h i c h the PCs must
overcome an obstacle to proceed forward i n an adventure. E n -
counters can take o n a wide range of forms, but generally speaking
they present a roadblock between the PCs and their goal. T h e
characters enter an encounter w i t h an objective, and i n order to
achieve that goal, they must interact w i t h and defeat, avoid, or
solve the encounter. T h i n k o f encounters like mini-games c o n -
tained w i t h i n the larger framework of your adventure ( w h i c h is i n
t u r n contained w i t h i n the even larger framework o f your cam-
paign). Each encounter presents a unique set of circumstances
and objectives that the PCs must handle.
Types O F Encounters
T h e r e are four basic types o f encounters, plus one category o f
encounter you can use to modify the basic four. Each type calls
upon a different sub-set o f the players' and characters' skills.
Combat encounters are the most c o m m o n sort of challenge i n
N o r r a t h . T h e characters square off i n battle against a fearsome
monster and seek to destroy i t . T h e basic goal o f the encounter is
always the same: defeat the monster w i t h o u t t a k i n g too m u c h
damage. T h e characters m i g h t directly or indirectly meet other
goals by slaying an evil eye, such as rescuing a baron the creature
held captive, c l a i m i n g its treasure, or p r e v e n t i n g i t from a t t a c k i n g
a nearby village. C o m b a t encounters are fun because they present
a direct threat to the PCs' survival.
Social encounters present a situation i n w h i c h the PCs cannot
rely o n a strong sword or powerful spell to defeat the enemy.
Instead, they must talk their way past a problem. Social encoun-
ters typically require the PCs t o speak w i t h and c o n v i n c e an N P C
to take some sort o f a c t i o n . For example, the characters need to
c o n v i n c e a captured g o b l i n raider to reveal the location of his base
camp; a t t a c k i n g the goblin solves n o t h i n g , since a goblin corpse
tells n o tales. Social encounters include conflicts w i t h friendly or
neutral N P C s , such as a t o w n guard or a local merchant. A debate
w i t h a noble from Qeynos to c o n v i n c e h i m to send soldiers to
protect a village, an attempt to bribe a guard, and an encounter
w i t h a wandering oracle are all examples of social encounters.
Social encounters are fun because they require the PCs to interact
w i t h N P C s using reason and d i p l o m a t i c skills.
T r a p s are similar t o combat encounters. T h e y pose a threat to
the PCs' lives and require good tactics and p l a n n i n g to overcome.
T h e trick t o beating a trap, however, lies i n avoiding i t or
o u t t h i n k i n g its designer. Traps are mechanisms that deliver an
attack against the PCs; they are usually carefully hidden or placed
i n areas that force the PCs t o cope w i t h t h e m . For example, a
group of monsters may place a trap o n the chest that contains their
treasure. T h e denizens o f a temple dedicated to Cazic-Thule set
traps near the idols they erected to their god. Traps are fun because
they add tension t o the game and require the players t o use logic
and critical t h i n k i n g to anticipate t h e m .
Puzzles are encounters that require the players to t h i n k of
i n n o v a t i v e ideas or solutions i n order to solve t h e m rather than
rely o n their characters' combat skills, social abilities, and other
game statistics. A puzzle can be a n y t h i n g from a door that requires
a spoken password to open, to a swift-running river the PCs must
somehow cross. T h e players must consider a situation and com-
bine t h e i r c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g skills w i t h their PCs' abilities to
formulate a solution. Puzzles are fun because they are very open-
ended and encourage creative problem solving.
Hazards are n o t really a type o f encounter. Generally, they are
part of other encounters and are used to make situations more
interesting and to introduce an extra level o f tension i n t o an
encounter. A hazard can be a swaying rope bridge over a gorge i n
the Frontier M o u n t a i n s or a stream of m o l t e n lava i n Solusek's
Eye. Hazards are fun because they make other encounters more
difficult and unpredictable.
T h e most difficult part of b u i l d i n g an encounter is judging its
difficulty. I f the PCs c o n t i n u a l l y r u n i n t o monsters that are too
easy to beat, N P C s that fawn over t h e m and gladly go along w i t h
their desires, traps that are obvious and easily avoided, or puzzles
w i t h consistently obvious solutions, the players soon become
bored. A t first, easily w i n n i n g piles of treasures and sending the
bad guys r u n n i n g m i g h t be fun. O v e r time, though, your game
becomes d u l l as the players never feel defeat is a real possibility.
N o t h i n g is quite as disappointing as hearing tales o f a monster's
powerful spells, m i g h t y followers, and fearsome reputation, only
to w a t c h the beast fall after merely three rounds of combat.
O n the other h a n d , an adventure w i t h overly difficult encoun-
ters presents just as many problems. Unstoppable monsters that
force the PCs to flee or die; angry, unpleasant N P C s w h o exist
only to antagonize the characters; deadly traps littered seemingly
at random i n a dungeon; and c o n v o l u t e d , impossible puzzles all
d r a i n the fun out o f your game. A monster that seems unbeatable
but can be overcome w i t h the right tactics or the clever use of
terrain is an enjoyable, engaging encounter. A monster that
simply devours the party i n t w o rounds o f battle and asks for
seconds is an exercise i n frustration. I f the players feel their
characters never had a chance to w i n , they grow bored, and
annoyed w i t h your game. Challenges are fun; unbeatable, impos-
sible circumstances are just plain frustrating.
Crafting challenging encounters, t h o u g h , is an art, n o t a
science. W h i l e plenty o f rules and bits of advice can help you
strike a nice balance i n the challenges you present to the PCs, far
too many variables are i n v o l v e d i n the process to render i t a
completely mechanistic exercise. Yet the following rules form a
good guide to b u i l d i n g encounters.
Rule #1: Know Your Characters
Challenge is the intersection between the PCs' abilities and
their foes' capabilities. A t its most basic level, a challenge should
feature opponents designed to m a t c h up w i t h the characters' skills
Rule #3: Complications are the Spice O F Lire
and powers. Keep a log o f each PC's items, spells, skills, and ability
scores. Look for strengths and weaknesses w i t h an eye toward
exploiting t h e m . D o n o t simply create encounters that require the
PCs to use skills they do n o t possess or are exceptionally poor i n
using. Furthermore, avoid crafting challenges that simply neutral-
ize the party's abilities. For example, if the characters rely o n spells
and magic, building encounter after encounter w i t h zones o f a n t i -
magic designed to thwart all spellcasting merely frustrates your
players. Blanket removal o f character abilities is a boring, cheap
way to take the characters d o w n a n o t c h . A n encounter should
n o t be challenging merely because i t takes away the PCs' abilities;
rather, an encounter should challenge the PCs by forcing t h e m to
make the most o f their talents. Otherwise, there is n o p o i n t i n
allowing characters to gain more power i f you regularly cripple
their abilities.
Instead, take note of what the characters can d o and design
encounters that h i g h l i g h t the clever use o f those abilities. I f the
PCs gain a magical item that allows t h e m to fly, build encounters
w i t h flying creatures or monsters perched above the party's reach.
If a spellcaster i n the party has a selection o f spells that cause
damage over a wide area, build encounters where such magic is
useful. Encounters should not be easy. Rather, build encounters
that are difficult because they demand that the PCs make use o f
their spells, magic items, and abilities. T h e players should feel
their characters' skills and special capabilities have a tangible
effect o n the outcome o f an encounter.
RuLe #2: Let Them Know the Stakes
W h e n the players can plainly see the rewards or consequences
of victory, encounters become more c o m p e l l i n g and intense. T h e
players should have a clear sense o f what is at stake w h e n dealing
w i t h a monster, N P C , or other obstacle. I n some cases, mere
survival is enough: w h e n fighting a fearsome monster, for i n -
stance, the players can plainly see that survival is its o w n reward.
Yet such basic m o t i v a t i o n s fall short i f you use t h e m too often.
Sure, no one wants to lose a PC d u r i n g the course of an encounter,
but adventurers seek out danger for fame, fortune, and other
rewards. Some players may design characters w h o adventure for
the sheer joy of surviving against long odds, but many other
players develop deeper personalities and m o t i v a t i o n s for their
characters. W h i l e such issues are generally a part o f adventure and
campaign design, they can play a critical role i n your encounters.
For instance, consider a group o f PCs w h o seek to amass as m u c h
wealth as possible. For such a group, a fight w i t h a few forest giants
turns from a tactical exercise i n t o a critically i m p o r t a n t fight if you
put a large treasure chest i n t o the encounter area. T h e players can
plainly see that if they defeat the bandits, the chest is theirs, and
suddenly the PCs have a very good reason t o w i n the battle. Each
die roll becomes a l i t t l e more interesting, as the players clearly see
the price o f failure and the rewards for victory. T h e spoils o f
victory need n o t always be a tangible reward, t h o u g h . Consider an
encounter w i t h a loutish, inquisitive guard at Freeport's gate. T h e
guard is lazy, bored, and ready to give the PCs a hard t i m e for a few
minutes before letting t h e m pass. N o r m a l l y , such an encounter
might be n o more than a chance for the players to role-play and
use their characters' social abilities. I f the characters have heard
their arch-nemesis plans to break i n t o the castle and murder the
prince, however, the encounter becomes m u c h more important.
T h e PCs have a clear sense of what happens if they fail to talk their
way past the guard. I n this case, the reward is a chance to stop a
villainous plot. T h o u g h such a goal is rather nebulous compared
to a treasure chest full o f coins, it has the same effect o f t u r n i n g the
encounter i n t o a critical juncture o f the game.
N o t every encounter must be equally i m p o r t a n t i n terms o f
potential risks and rewards. S t i l l , l e t t i n g the players k n o w ahead
of t i m e or t h r o u g h the presentation o f an encounter what they
stand to gain or lose is a good way t o keep t h e m focused and
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interested i n your game. N o b o d y likes to work hard and risk a
character w i t h o u t some sense that the danger is w o r t h i t .
A good encounter should always include some twist that causes
a fundamental change i n the situation at some p o i n t after the PCs
have engaged their plans or moved forward to deal w i t h an
obstacle. A g a i n , n o battle p l a n survives first contact w i t h the
enemy. W h i l e your mission as G M is n o t to foil arbitrarily
whatever stratagem the players concoct, you should design a
h i d d e n or easily-overlooked aspect o f an encounter that could
prove troublesome for rash or foolish players. If during the course
o f an encounter the PCs rattle t h r o u g h their plans like checking
items off t h e i r shopping list, they may become bored. A s a rule of
t h u m b , the i n i t i a l description of an encounter supplied to the
players should always provide t h e m only w i t h the information for
what t h e i r characters can see, smell, and hear. T r y to include one
h i d d e n aspect o f an encounter, such as a monster, trap, or
unexpected personality trait that can cause headaches for players.
For example, a group o f drolvargs may have a few allies w h o show
up h a l f way t h r o u g h a battle to j o i n i n . A t the beginning of the
encounter, the PCs have n o knowledge of these reinforcements;
w h e n they appear, the players must n o w deal w i t h the sudden shift
i n the tactical situation and the new problems i t poses. Static
encounters are boring. I f the players can always fully assess the
situation after a few moments, your encounters w i l l become
predictable and too easy to overcome. Players w i l l have more fun
if they must craft part o f their battle strategy on-the-fly.
T h e key to i n t r o d u c i n g effective unexpected threats lies i n
a v o i d i n g the t e m p t a t i o n to overdo i t . I f every encounter is an
exercise i n w a i t i n g for the real threat t o show up, your players w i l l
feel that t h e i r plans and ideas never make any difference. A few
unexpected twists can l i v e n up an encounter, but if the characters
always face h i d d e n dangers and sudden changes, they may become
overly cautious or paranoid. T h e players may be frustrated that the
challenges you present are arbitrary and impossible to anticipate.
B u i l d twists i n your encounters that smart or observant characters
can overcome w i t h good p l a n n i n g . For example, the characters
come across an ogre camp i n the middle o f the forest. By spending
some t i m e observing the ogres, they notice the monsters always
seem to follow the same path i n and out of the camp, even though
three trails apparently lead t o i t . Smart players may deduce that
the trails are trapped and avoid the ogres' precautions. Rash
players may simply plan an ambush and move forward to attack,
possibly r u n n i n g i n t o problems as some party members fall i n t o p i t
traps or activate the alarms set up by the ogres along the trails.
T o produce reasonable and fun complications to an encounter,
take the role of the monsters and N P C s and t h i n k about the
preparations they may take to defeat intruders. Smart creatures
make extensive use o f traps, ambushes, and alarms. T h i n k of
c o m m o n plans and tactics used by the players and construct
encounters to take advantage o f that knowledge. I f the players
prefer frontal assaults, the monsters dig a p i t trap near their lair's
entrance. I f the players rely o n missile weapons, give the monsters
plenty o f cover b e h i n d w h i c h t o hide. Remember the first rule and
never merely void the characters' abilities, but do construct
encounters that present problems for players w h o rely o n the same
set of tactics over and over again.
Use unexpected threats to spice up your social encounters as
w e l l , not just combat. Perhaps w h e n the PCs gain an audience
w i t h K i n g T h e x to request the aid o f troops, a rival N P C barges
i n t o the royal court to make her o w n plea to lead the troops. N o w
the PCs n o t only must c o n v i n c e T h e x to give t h e m the use o f his
troops, but also to designate the c o m m a n d to t h e m rather t h a n to
their r i v a l .
Consider the PCs' personalities, c o m m o n actions, and a t t i -
tudes. Design N P C s w i t h those tendencies i n m i n d . A friendly
innkeeper may suddenly become abusive and angry w h e n a
character reveals his religious leanings or demonstrates his crude,
coarse tendencies. T h e best part o f any role-playing encounter is
that i t is normally impossible to determine the full depth o f an
N P C s personality merely by l o o k i n g at h i m . N P C s are m u c h more
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interesting i f they react t o t h e characters' statements a n d actions.
O t h e r w i s e , y o u risk r e d u c i n g t h e denizens o f y o u r adventures t o
little more than cardboard cutouts. Dynamic N P C s w h o evolve
o v e r t h e course o f t h e i r r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h t h e p a r t y m a k e f o r
m e m o r a b l e c h a r a c t e r s , b u i l d a sense o f c o n t i n u i t y i n y o u r g a m e ,
and h e l p add d e p t h t o your e n c o u n t e r s . N o t every N P C need h a v e
some h o t b u t t o n p e r s o n a l i t y t r a i t l u r k i n g b e n e a t h a c a l m facade,
b u t your social e n c o u n t e r s w i l l be m u c h m o r e f u n i f t h e N P C s y o u
craft have a b i t o f personality.
Rule #4: Opportunity Rocks
G i v e t h e characters a chance t o gain a tactical advantage i n a n
encounter t h r o u g h clever t h i n k i n g . I n the example above, under
R u l e # 3 , t h e p a r t y c a n a v o i d a series o f p i t t r a p s a r o u n d a n o g r e
c a m p b y o b s e r v i n g w h i c h t r a i l s t h e m o n s t e r s use. I f a n e n c o u n t e r
has o p p o r t u n i t i e s for s m a r t players t o g a i n a n a d v a n t a g e o v e r t h e i r
e n e m i e s o r ease t h e b u r d e n o f o v e r c o m i n g a n o b s t a c l e , t h e p l a y e r s
g a i n a c l e a r sense t h a t t h e i r a c t i o n s a n d p l a n s a f f e c t t h e i r c h a n c e s
of victory. Your encounters become more engaging and give t h e
players g o o d reason t o pay close a t t e n t i o n t o t h e game a n d m e e t
each challenge a n d e n c o u n t e r w i t h a fresh perspective.
O n e o f t h e m a j o r a t t r a c t i o n s o f p e n - a n d - p a p e r R P G s is t h e
flexibility a n dcreativity they support. I n theory, a P C can d o
a n y t h i n g ; t h e c o u r s e o f a c t i o n s a v a i l a b l e i n a g a m e is l i m i t e d o n l y
by a player's i m a g i n a t i o n . S u p p o r t t h i s aspect o f a n R P G by
b u i l d i n g encounters t h a t i n c o r p o r a t e o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r players t o
flex their creativity. A c o m b a t encounter, f o r instance, m a y
f e a t u r e a g a n g o f g n o l l archers s t a n d i n g o n t h e o p p o s i t e side o f a
gorge. O n t h e characters' side o f t h e cleft, a n o l d , craggy tree clings
to t h e c l i f f s edge. R a t h e r t h a n e x c h a n g e arrows w i t h t h e e n e m y ,
a smart player m a y t r y t o k n o c k over t h e tree t o create a n
i m p r o m p t u b r i d g e . O n c e across t h e gorge, t h e c h a r a c t e r s easily
defeat t h e archers, w h o are p o o r l y e q u i p p e d a n d t r a i n e d f o r close-
q u a r t e r f i g h t i n g . D e t a i l s s u c h as t h a t t r e e g i v e t h e p l a y e r s i n t e r a c t i v e
e n v i r o n m e n t s t h e y c a n use t o h e l p o v e r c o m e t h e e n c o u n t e r . T h e
PCs d o n o t necessarily need t o create a bridge i n order t o defeat
t h e a r c h e r s , b u t t h e o p t i o n d o e s m a k e t h e e n c o u n t e r easier. B e s t
o f all, t h e players learn y o u reward creative t h i n k i n g , l e a d i n g t h e m
t o seek o u t a d v a n t a g e s a n d t a k e a m o r e a c t i v e r o l e i n t h e g a m e .
S o c i a l e n c o u n t e r s c a n also b e n e f i t f r o m m i n o r details t h a t c a n
be t u r n e d t o t h e P C s ' a d v a n t a g e . J u s t as a n N P C s p e r s o n a l i t y
traits c a n p r o v e t r o u b l e s o m e , so t o o c a n t h e y p r o v e b e n e f i c i a l t o
t h e PCs. C r e a t e clues t o a n N P C s preferences a n d t r a i t s t h r o u g h
your descriptions o f his words a n d actions. Suppose y o u create a
social e n c o u n t e r t h a t requires t h e P C s t o c o n v i n c e a n officer o f
t h e g u a r d i n F r e e p o r t t o g r a n t t h e m access t o a r e s t r i c t e d p o r t i o n
o f t h e c i t y ' s sewers. T h e c a p t a i n ' s o f f i c e i n c l u d e s a f e w m e m e n t o s
and souvenirs f r o m his days r e p e l l i n g t r o l l invaders i n t h e w i l d e r -
ness. O b s e r v a n t c h a r a c t e r s m a y n o t e t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n a n d m a k e
a p o i n t t o talk about t h e i r o w n battles against those monsters,
currying favor w i t h t h e captain and h e l p i n g t h e m w i n his support
for t h e i r request. B y a d d i n g such details t o your e n c o u n t e r s , y o u
reward t h e players for p a y i n g a t t e n t i o n t o t h e game a n d using t h e i r
creativity a n d critical t h i n k i n g skills. W i t h such rewards, your
players learn t o focus o n t h e game a n d a p p r o a c h p r o b l e m s w i t h a n
open mind.
Rule #5: Anticipate ano Prepare
S i m i l a r t o t h e p o i n t s discussed i n Rules = 3 a n d = 4 , w h e n t h e
PCs take a n a c t i o n , t h e y s h o u l d e n c o u n t e r a reasonable, sensible
reaction. I f the PCs attack a n i n n o c e n t N P C , h eshould r u n away
and cry for help. I f the PCstry t onegotiate w i t h a group o f trolls
guarding t h e bridge, t h e monsters should listen t o t h e m if such a n
a c t i o n fits w i t h i n t h e i r personalities a n d goals. O n e o f t h e t r i c k i e s t
e l e m e n t s i n d e s i g n i n g a n e n c o u n t e r is p r e p a r i n g f o r t h e m y r i a d
a c t i o n s t h e players m a y t a k e . W h a t seems l i k e a n o b v i o u s course
o f a c t i o n t o y o u m a y n e v e r o c c u r t o t h e p l a y e r s as t h e y c o n s i d e r
t h e i r o p t i o n s . Y o u r best d e f e n s e a g a i n s t a n u n e x p e c t e d t a n g e n t i n
a n e n c o u n t e r is t o k e e p s o m e g e n e r a l n o t e s o n t h e p e r s o n a l i t i e s ,
t e n d e n c i e s , a n d goals o f y o u r N P C s , i n c l u d i n g m o n s t e r s y o u
anticipate using i n c o m b a t encounters. T h e clearer picture y o u
h a v e o f a n N P C s m o t i v a t i o n s , g o a l s , a n d p l a n s , t h e e a s i e r i t is t o
m
i m p r o v i s e h i s r e a c t i o n s t o t h e PCs' decisions. Based o n y o u r notes
c o n c e r n i n g an N P C s general tendencies, youc a n extrapolate his
responses t o a w i d e r a n g e o f s i t u a t i o n s . F o l l o w t h i s s h o r t c h e c k l i s t
to prep your N P C s .
• W h a t does t h e N P C w a n t i n t h e c o n t e x t o f t h e encounter?
T r y t o b o i l d o w n t h e N P C s goals i n t o a single sentence. A n ore
guarding a d u n g e o n door m i g h t have been ordered by a powerful,
persuasive v i l l a i n t o w a t c h t h e p o r t a l . T h e ore stands w a t c h o u t
o f a sense o f l o y a l t y a n d is w i l l i n g t o d i e i n o r d e r t o k e e p t h e a r e a
s e c u r e . O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , a g u a r d h i r e d t o s t a n d w a t c h m i g h t see
h i s d u t i e s as j u s t a n o t h e r j o b ; h e f i g h t s t o t h e d e a t h i f n e c e s s a r y ,
b u t h e k e e p s w a t c h o n l y b e c a u s e i t pays w e l l . I f t h e P C s o f f e r h i m
a h e f t y b r i b e , h e c o u l d v e r y w e l l a c c e p t i t a n d l e t t h e m pass. I n t h e
case o f m i n d l e s s b e a s t s , u n d e a d , a n d o t h e r m o n s t e r s , t h e N P C
m i g h t s i m p l y w a n t t o d e s t r o y t h e p a r t y . P a r l e y o r b r i b e s are useless
i n t h i s case. A n N P C s g o a l s a r e t h e f o c a l p o i n t o f h i s a c t i o n s . P C s
t h a t o f f e r a n easier m e t h o d f o r t h e N P C t o m e e t t h o s e goals s h o u l d
h a v e a n easier t i m e p e r s u a d i n g a n d i n f l u e n c i n g h i m .
• W h a t does this N P C d o outside o f h i s e n c o u n t e r w i t h t h e
PCs? J o t d o w n a f e w n o t e s o n t h e N P C s b a c k g r o u n d a n d f u t u r e
plans. T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n w i l l h e l p y o u gauge h i s r e a c t i o n s t o t h e
PCs a n d h e l p develop a fully realized, three-dimensional charac-
t e r . W h i l e n o t as i m p o r t a n t as a n N P C s g o a l s , s o m e n o t e s o n h i s
b a c k g r o u n d m a y prove useful i f t h e PCs deal w i t h h i m more t h a n
y o u a n t i c i p a t e d . T h e greatest b e n e f i t i n c r e a t i n g notes o n a n N P C
is t h a t i f y o u r w o r k g o e s u n u s e d , y o u c a n s i m p l y save i t f o r a
different N P C . A f t e r all, i f those details never come o u t d u r i n g a
g a m e , y o u r players w i l l never k n o w t h a t t h e y are d e a l i n g w i t h a
recycled N P C .
• M a k e plans f o r your monsters a n d N P C s . Consider their
i n t e l l i g e n c e , personalities, a n d goals. W i t h those i n m i n d , t h i n k
t h r o u g h t h e sorts o f plans a n d a c t i o n s t h e y w o u l d n o r m a l l y t a k e
i n r e a c t i o n t o a f e w basic a c t i o n s t h e c h a r a c t e r s m a y a t t e m p t . I n
general, breaking d o w n a n N P C s reactions i n t o t w o general
c a t e g o r i e s is b e s t : c o m b a t a n d n e g o t i a t i o n s . T h i n k a b o u t w h a t a n
N P C o r m o n s t e r w o u l d d o i n t h e face o f a n a t t a c k or a n a t t e m p t
t o parley. M a n y monsters h a v e t h e same response t o b o t h a c t i o n s ,
s u c h as a z o m b i e s a i l o r t h a t a t t a c k s a n y o n e w h o a p p r o a c h e s i t s
submerged shipwreck. W a l k t h r o u g h t h e N P C s plans i n your
m i n d . Does she take advantage o f t h e t e r r a i n o r f u r n i s h i n g s i n t h e
area? D o e s s h e p a n i c a n d f l e e ? M o n s t e r s t h a t a n t i c i p a t e c o m b a t
c r e a t e a t least a f e w r u d i m e n t a r y t a c t i c s , u n l e s s t h e y are m i n d l e s s
c r e a t u r e s s u c h as u n d e a d o r c o n s t r u c t s .
PitFalls
GMs m a k e a c o u p l e o f c o m m o n errors w h e n c o n s t r u c t i n g
e n c o u n t e r s . E a c h e r r o r h a s a n a l l u r i n g r e a s o n f o r i t s use, b u t e a c h
u n d e r m i n e s y o u r game a n d m a y leave t h e players b o r e d .
A v o i d NPCs that overshadow the PCs. T h e c h a r a c t e r s s h o u l d
n e v e r sit back a n d w a t c h w h i l e a n N P C f i g h t s a m o n s t e r for t h e m ,
s o l v e s t h e i r p r o b l e m s , o r o t h e r w i s e t a k e s c e n t e r s t a g e . T h i s is a
t e m p t i n g p a t h t o take because i t allows y o u t o c o n s t r u c t a c o o l
N P C a n d show h i m o f f t o t h e players. A f t e r a l l , a p o w e r f u l N P C
can be a good t o o l t o h e l p keep you game m o v i n g . Encounters t h a t
t u r n t h e PCs i n t o l i t t l e more t h a n bystanders, however, are
b o r i n g . T h e characters are supposed t o b e heroes w h o risk t h e i r
lives f o r g o l d a n d glory, n o t cheerleaders o r camp followers.
Encounters should always feature t h e PCs at t h e center o f t h e
a c t i o n o r at least g i v e t h e m a chance t o make meaningful
decisions.
N e v e r r a i l r o a d the characters into following a plot. R a i l r o a d e d p l o t s
are l i k e t r a i n s i n t h a t t h e players c a n d o l i t t l e m o r e t h a n f o l l o w t h e
tracks t o t h e i r d e s t i n a t i o n ; t h e y c a n n o t m a k e decisions t o strike
out i n a d i f f e r e n t d i r e c t i o n o r seek a n e w p a t h . Railroaded
encounters t e n d t o be h i g h l y scripted, somewhat like those that
feature p o w e r f u l N P C s . T h e PCs' decisions h a v e n o effect o n t h e
e n c o u n t e r ' s o u t c o m e , l e a v i n g t h e m as l i t t l e m o r e t h a n b y s t a n d e r s
w h o w a t c h t h e p l o t u n f o l d . I f t h e players feel t h e y h a v e n o
tangible influence o n t h e game, they w i l l become bored. Rail-
r o a d e d p l o t s are t e m p t i n g t o use b e c a u s e t h e y a r e easy t o i m p l e m e n t .
I f y o u k n o w w h a t t h e P C s c a n d o , i t is m u c h s i m p l e r t o p l a n y o u r
N P C s ' a c t i o n s a n d t h e o u t c o m e s o f a n e n c o u n t e r . Y o u r prepara-
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t i o n t i m e is m u c h s h o r t e r , a n d t h e f e e l i n g o f c o n t r o l o v e r a g a m e
may grant you a b i t more confidence i n h a n d l i n g t h e PCs a n d
planning future encounters. Yetw i t h o u t the o p p o r t u n i t y t o make
m e a n i n g f u l c h o i c e s , y o u r players are r e d u c e d t o a passive a u d i e n c e
i n your game. T h i s d i r e c t i o n m i g h t w o r k i n t h e short-term, b u t
over t i m e your game turns i n t o little m o r e t h a n a l o n g w i n d e d
narrative.
Combat Encounters
T e r r i b l e m o n s t e r s , f e a r s o m e v i l l a i n s , a n d t h r i l l i n g b a t t l e s are a l l
a m a j o r part o f a d v e n t u r e games. A t its core, c o m b a t injects
tension, e x c i t e m e n t , a n d u n c e r t a i n t y i n t o a n encounter; after all,
the characters' lives are at stake i n a b a t t l e . O n e spell o r a t t a c k c a n
m a k e t h e difference b e t w e e n d e a t h a n d glory, p a r t i c u l a r l y at l o w
l e v e l s . W h e n t h e p l a y e r s are n e w t o t h e g a m e , a s i m p l e b a t t l e w i t h
a f e w w e a k m o n s t e r s is e n o u g h t o k e e p t h e m e n g a g e d . When
facing a strange m o n s t e r w i t h u n k n o w n abilities, t h e players h a v e
n o idea w h a t t h e creature c a n d o , w h i c h makes a b a t t l e b o t h tense
a n d engaging. A f t e r a w h i l e , t h o u g h , t h e players m a y b e g i n t o
grow bored w i t h straight-forward battles. Y o u need t o keep your
players engaged b y p r o v i d i n g battles w i t h u n i q u e , f u n t w i s t s .
designing Combat Encounters
T h e f i r s t s t e p i n c r e a t i n g a b a t t l e is c h o o s i n g t h e m o n s t e r s a n d
N P C s t h a t w i l l s e r v e as o p p o n e n t s . L a t e r i n t h i s c h a p t e r , t h e
c o n c e p t o f e n c o u n t e r l e v e l s ( E L ) as a w a y o f j u d g i n g e n c o u n t e r
d i f f i c u l t i e s is e x p l a i n e d . S t a r t d e s i g n i n g a c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r b y
d e t e r m i n i n g w h a t e n c o u n t e r l e v e l ( E L ) y o u w a n t t o assign t o a
battle. A s a rule o f t h u m b , most c o m b a t encounters should have
an E L equal t o t h e party's average level; such e n c o u n t e r s p r o v i d e
a c h a l l e n g e w i t h o u t o v e r w h e l m i n g t h e P C s . I n a d d i t i o n , b e sure
to r e m e m b e r t h e r o l e a n e n c o u n t e r plays i n t h e o v e r a l l a d v e n t u r e .
Each c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r drains t h e party's resources, l e a v i n g t h e
P C s less a b l e t o c o p e w i t h f u t u r e b a t t l e s . W h i l e a g r o u p o f 5 t h -
l e v e l P C s s h o u l d e a s i l y h a n d l e a n E L 5 b a t t l e , t h a t e n c o u n t e r is
m u c h m o r e d i f f i c u l t if t h e party has already dealt w i t h t h r e e o t h e r
c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s w i t h t h e same E L t h a t d a y . Be sure t o d e s i g n
y o u r c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s w i t h t h e o t h e r hazards y o u b u i l t f o r t h e
PCs f i r m l y i n m i n d .
Encounters w i t h a n E L l o w e r t h a n t h e party's average level
m a k e sense i f y o u w a n t t o t h r o w m a n y b a t t l e s a t t h e p l a y e r s o v e r
t h e course o f a n a d v e n t u r e . W h i l e e a c h c o m b a t s h o u l d b e easier
a n d q u i c k e r t o resolve for t h e players, s t a c k i n g a d d i t i o n a l e n c o u n -
t e r s a g a i n s t t h e P C s is a g o o d w a y t o e x t e n d a n a d v e n t u r e a n d
present t h e characters w i t h hordes o f c o m b a t encounters. For
a d v e n t u r e s i n w h i c h t i m e is a f a c t o r , t h i s is a n e x c e l l e n t s t r a t e g y
t o use. I f t h e P C s m u s t escape f r o m a c r u m b l i n g d u n g e o n b e f o r e
it collapses, a large n u m b e r o f l o w - E L c o m b a t s slows t h e p a r t y
d o w n w i t h o u t w e a r i n g o u t i t s resources t o o q u i c k l y .
T r y t o c o n f i n e battles w i t h a n E L above t h e party's level t o
c r i t i c a l j u n c t u r e s i n t h e a d v e n t u r e , m u c h as h o w a " b o s s m o n s t e r "
i n a v i d e o g a m e is s i g n i f i c a n t l y t o u g h e r t h a n t h e h o r d e s o f f a c e l e s s
enemies. Monsters a n d N P C s w i t h a n E L above t h e party's
average level present a great c h a l l e n g e , o n e t h a t m a y result i n t h e
d e a t h o f o n e o r m o r e P C s . S u c h risks a n d dangers s h o u l d b e t i e d
to a crucial p o r t i o n o f a n adventure. A fight w i t h a n i m p o r t a n t
v i l l a i n , e v i l N P C , fearsome monster, o r o t h e r terrible o p p o n e n t
s h o u l d r e p r e s e n t t h e last a c t o f a n a d v e n t u r e . N e v e r use a h i g h - E L
e n c o u n t e r unless y o u e x p e c t i t t o c o n s t i t u t e a c r i t i c a l p o r t i o n o f
an a d v e n t u r e . T o o m a n y such battles leave your players f e e l i n g
overwhelmed a n d c o u l d cause a n i n o r d i n a t e n u m b e r o f P C
deaths.
Using Combat Encounters
O n c e you have determined a combat encounter's EL, you must
pick monsters a n d N P C s t o t h r o w att h e characters. Y o u have t w o
general options i n p i c k i n g monsters: y o u m a y choose a l o t o f weak
monsters o r a f e w p o w e r f u l ones. E a c h o p t i o n has its d i s t i n c t
strengths a n d weaknesses.
A h o r d e o f w e a k m o n s t e r s is a g o o d c h o i c e i n a n e n c o u n t e r a r e a
w i t h l o t s o f o p e n s p a c e f o r t h e m o n s t e r s t o use t h e i r s u p e r i o r
numbers t o good effect. W h e n t h e PCs are o u t n u m b e r e d , your
monsters should flank t h e m , compensate for their poor attack
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bonuses b y b r i n g i n g large n u m b e r s o f m o n s t e r s i n t o p o s i t i o n t o
a t t a c k , a n d generally m a k e i t d i f f i c u l t for t h e party's warriors a n d
o t h e r s k i l l e d c o m b a t a n t s t o s h i e l d spellcasters a n d o t h e r c h a r a c -
ters w h o are w e a k i n p h y s i c a l c o m b a t . I f t h e b a t t l e occurs i n a
c r a m p e d , c o n f i n e d area, t h e m o n s t e r s h a v e a d i f f i c u l t t i m e i m p l e -
m e n t i n g such strategies. N a r r o w c o r r i d o r s f o r m c h o k e p o i n t s t h a t
prevent more t h a n a few monsters f r o m attacking, while small
r o o m s a l l o w o n e o r t w o characters t o f o r m a n effective w a l l against
their enemies i n order t o protect more vulnerable characters.
G e n e r a l l y s p e a k i n g , use l a r g e n u m b e r s o f w e a k m o n s t e r s i n w i d e
d u n g e o n c o r r i d o r s , l a r g e r o o m s , a n d o p e n spaces. I n a c o r r i d o r o r
r o o m about 3 0 feet w i d e , f e w a d v e n t u r i n g parties c a n f o r m a n
e f f e c t i v e defensive l i n e against a large g r o u p o f monsters.
T h e opposite applies t o encounters w i t h a f e wp o w e r f u l crea-
tures. I f t h e P C s o u t n u m b e r t h e i r o p p o n e n t s , t h e y c a n easily
isolate, s u r r o u n d , a n d destroy your monsters. M a n y G M s have
c r e a t e d a f e a r s o m e b e a s t , o n l y t o w a t c h i t c r u m p l e as t h e p a r t y ' s
w a r r i o r s s u r r o u n d i t a n d t h e spellcasters b o m b a r d i t w i t h magic.
Few creatures c a n w i t h s t a n d a c o m b i n e d assault b y a n e n t i r e p a r t y
f o r l o n g . U s e t i g h t , c o n f i n e d areas as a s e t t i n g f o r b a t t l e s w i t h a f e w
p o w e r f u l c r e a t u r e s . T h a t w a y , i t is v e r y d i f f i c u l t f o r t h e P C s t o
b r i n g t h e i r s u p e r i o r n u m b e r s t o bear. I n a c o r r i d o r t o o n a r r o w f o r
t w o characters t o stand abreast, t h e characters c a n n o t t e a m u p
a g a i n s t a m o n s t e r . W h e n y o u use o n l y a f e w m o n s t e r s , e a c h o n e
should survive as l o n g as p o s s i b l e i n order t o dish o u t t h e
m a x i m u m a m o u n t o f p u n i s h m e n t . I f y o u place such creatures
w i t h i n areas t h a t l e t t h e c h a r a c t e r s s u r r o u n d a n d d e s t r o y t h e m ,
t h e e n c o u n t e r w i l l b e a b i t t o o easy f o r t h e P C s .
R a t h e r t h a n focus solely o n large n u m b e r s o f weak m o n s t e r s o r
o n e o r t w o s t r o n g foes, a g o o d m i x b e t w e e n t h e t w o makes f o r a
c h a l l e n g i n g e n c o u n t e r . A g r o u p o f weaker creatures p r o v i d e a
buffer between a strong creature a n d t h e characters, keeping t h e
party f r o m swarming t h e primary threat. Instead, t h e party must
spend actions c l e a r i n g away t h e weaker creatures i n order t o
defeat t h e more p o w e r f u l monster. Creatures w i t h plenty of
magical abilities or ranged attacks benefit t h e most f r o m this
strategy. B r u t a l creatures t h a t t h r i v e i n melee must advance t o
e n g a g e t h e e n e m y , so a l a r g e n u m b e r o f w e a k c r e a t u r e s m a y o n l y
get i n t h e i r w a y . Focus o n a creature's m o s t p o w e r f u l attacks a n d
s e l e c t s m a l l e r c r e a t u r e s t h a t s u p p o r t i t s use. F o r e x a m p l e , a
m i n o t a u r suited t o charging and hand-to-hand combat w i t h the
PCs c o u l d be supported by goblins w i t h bows or even spellcasting
a b i l i t y , as t h e y c o u l d assist t h e m i n o t a u r w i t h o u t h i n d e r i n g h i s
a b i l i t y t o m o v e f o r w a r d a n d a t t a c k . T h e o p p o s i t e also w o r k s w e l l .
A single p o w e r f u l spellcasting creature benefits f r o m a screen o f
weak creatures t h a t h i n d e r a n d delay t h e party's advance t o w a r d
its m a g i c - u s i n g e n e m y .
W h e n m a t c h i n g u p d i f f e r e n t monsters, take care t o study t h e i r
special abilities t o b u i l d p o w e r f u l c o m b i n a t i o n s . T h e o l d saying
" t h e w h o l e is s t r o n g e r t h a n t h e s u m o f i t s p a r t s " is g o o d t o k e e p i n
m i n d w h e n b u i l d i n g c o m b a t encounters. A very effective c o m b i -
n a t i o n is t o m a t c h c r e a t u r e s i m m u n e t o a p a r t i c u l a r t y p e o f a t t a c k
w i t h a m o n s t e r w h o uses t h a t s a m e a t t a c k . A c r e a t u r e i m m u n e t o
f i r e d a m a g e is a g r e a t asset t o a w i z a r d w h o uses a r e a o f e f f e c t f i r e
spells. W h e n t h e wizard's allies r u s h f o r w a r d t o a t t a c k , t h e wizard
can safely blast t h e area w i t h o u t fear o f h a r m i n g h e r allies.
Creatures t h a t c a n see i n t h e d a r k w o r k w e l l w i t h m o n s t e r s
c a p a b l e o f c r e a t i n g m a g i c a l d a r k n e s s . T h i n k o f y o u r m o n s t e r s as
b u i l d i n g blocks you c o m b i n e t o f o r m a single, powerful foe; t h e
parts t h a t f i t t o g e t h e r best e n h a n c e a n d i m p r o v e e a c h o t h e r ' s
abilities.
A s was m e n t i o n e d a b o v e , c o m b a t p r o v i d e s f o r m a n y t h r i l l i n g ,
exciting moments i n an adventure. W h e n e v e r they head into
b a t t l e , t h e P C s f a c e d e a t h a n d d e f e a t , w h i c h a l o n e is e n o u g h t o
inject uncertainty and excitement i n t o combat encounters. W h e n
c o n s t r u c t i n g a f i g h t , c o n s i d e r i t s p l a c e i n t h e a d v e n t u r e as a w h o l e .
Fights s h o u l d h a v e a clear reason for t a k i n g place; o n e party o r t h e
other should stand t o gain a tangible benefit f r o m victory. O n l y
m a d m e n or psychopaths wander t h e land randomly attacking
travelers. A g a n g o f greedy b a n d i t s robs people f o r t h e i r m o n e y ,
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while a t r o l l may ambush the adventurers because i t sees t h e m as
a p o t e n t i a l meal.
C o m b a t tends to be the primary form of encounter, w i t h traps,
puzzles, and social encounters serving t o f i l l the gap between
battles. I t forces the PCs to use spells and consumable magic items,
and often leaves t h e m w i t h fewer h i t points. U n l i k e traps and
other encounters, combat tends to d r a i n the full spectrum of a
party's available resources. Wizards, enchanters, and clerics use
mana to power their spells, w h i l e warriors fight the enemy and
sustain damage — an enchanter may use a spell to overcome a
social encounter, for instance, while a trap may deal damage.
Thus, every character class has a p o t e n t i a l role t o play i n a fight,
making combat the one type o f encounter that draws all your
players i n t o the game. A social encounter may require the skills o f
the characters w i t h h i g h Charisma scores, while the party's rogue
may handle the bulk o f the work w h e n dealing w i t h a trap.
Implementing Combat Encounters
T h e combat encounters you design and use should have a
logical place i n the adventure. For example, i n a dungeon inhab-
ited by ores, most of the battles should be against the ore guards,
warriors, and allies. Build your encounters w i t h i n the c o n t e x t of
the e n v i r o n m e n t i n w h i c h they take place. T h e r e is, however, a
fine line between striving for realism and building a fun game. Y o u
may decide that a powerful d e m o n lives i n a dungeon outside o f
t o w n , but what happens i f a party o f lst-level characters goes
there? You could simply allow the d e m o n to devour t h e m , w h i c h
enforces a sense of reality i n your campaign, or you could modify
the situation to b u i l d a challenge appropriate t o the characters.
T h i s question of realism versus playability is an i m p o r t a n t issue
to consider. W h i l e presenting a world that has internal consis-
tency is desirable, sometimes your view of the w o r l d m i g h t clash
w i t h a fun game. A f t e r all, w h e n the characters head out i n t o the
wilds, they may very well stumble across encounters that they are
not yet ready to tackle. Just because the characters are low-level
does n o t mean that powerful monsters are completely absent from
the region. T h e best way to stop the PCs from s t u m b l i n g i n t o
encounters far too difficult for t h e m is to provide plenty o f hints,
knowledge, and rumors about the region i n w h i c h they adventure.
I f the characters k n o w powerful monsters i n h a b i t a nearby cave,
t h e n they have good reason to stay away from i t . Your campaign
acquires a sense of cohesion and also provides some challenges the
players can look forward to defeating as they gain levels.
Problems with Combat Encounters
A v o i d using too many combat encounters unless your players
demonstrate a preference for combat above other types o f ob-
stacles. C o m b a t has a l o t o f tension built i n t o i t , w h i c h makes
falling back on battles rather t h a n other encounters easy. I f you
use n o t h i n g but combat to move your game along, the players may
start to see all encounters, even social ones, as an excuse to fight.
Heavy reliance o n any single type of encounter makes a game stale
and d u l l .
C o m b a t encounters make a good contrast to other encounters.
For instance, w h i l e exploring Kunark, the PCs may have a chance
to negotiate w i t h a band o f rogue iksar rather t h a n fight t h e m .
D o i n g so allows t h e m t o conserve resources for tougher foes. A
good way to downplay the importance o f combat is to award
experience points for opponents defeated t h r o u g h n e g o t i a t i o n ,
bribes, and other n o n - v i o l e n t means. T h e characters prosper
because they are better prepared to take o n other encounters; the
players learn that i n n o v a t i v e actions are rewarded; you w i n
because a good range of encounter types engages your players and
keeps your game from growing boring.
Social. Encounters
Fighting horrible monsters and dodging traps are b o t h e x c i t i n g
parts of a game, but the role-playing and p o l i t i c a l skills necessary
to deal w i t h others i n a social situation prove just as difficult and
rewarding. T h i n k o f social encounters as battles the PCs can
"fight" w i t h i n the confines of civilization. T h e greedy bureaucrat
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in Freeport w h o launches a smear campaign against the PCs poses
just as m u c h o f a threat as the ogre warlord w h o launches an
invasion of Freeport. Sure, the ogre's threat is more direct, but part
of the fun of the social opponents you t h r o w at the party is that a
m i g h t y sword or powerful spell becomes useless against t h e m . T h e
PCs cannot simply k i l l the ill-tempered barkeep w h o spreads
nasty rumors about their personal hygiene. Social encounters
require careful thought, p l a n n i n g , and deliberation. Rash actions
have m u c h greater repercussions i n a social setting where the PCs'
reputation and past actions play a major role i n h o w others view
them.
Designing SociaL Encounters
B u i l d i n g social encounters may seem i n t i m i d a t i n g . Creating
and portraying an N P C requires a b i t o f work o n your part,
especially d u r i n g the game as you handle the encounter. W i t h
battles, you have the t i m e to p l a n out actions and anticipate the
feats, skills, and spells the characters n o r m a l l y use. Social encoun-
ters work a l o t more like improvised theatre. Y o u must listen to
how the players role-play their characters and create a proper
response o n the fly. T h e greatest difficulty w i t h social encounters
is thus presenting a logical, cohesive N P C . Each time the N P C
speaks, you must weigh his personality, beliefs, and other factors
and use t h e m to judge h o w he acts toward the PCs.
T o ease the burden of portraying many N P C s over the course
of a game session, you should create a short list of notes and other
i n f o r m a t i o n about an N P C o n an index card and refer to i t while
r u n n i n g that character. T h e following bits o f information should
prove i m p o r t a n t d u r i n g social encounters:
• List the N PC's goals i n order of their importance. A s a general
judge of a goal's importance, estimate h o w m u c h gold someone
would need to pay the N P C to bribe h i m i n t o giving up that goal.
T h i s is a handy tool i f the PCs must negotiate w i t h an N P C or try
to use gifts to curry favors from h i m .
• M a k e a list of the N P C s resources. D o n o t confine this list
o n l y to equipment, money, and class abilities. Include the N P C s
allies, especially people w h o owe h i m favors and are w i l l i n g to
work w i t h h i m against the PCs. O f course, a w e l l connected N P C
w h o m the PCs w i n over as an ally could offer access to his social
and material resources.
• Keep notes each t i m e the PCs encounter an N P C . Over time,
an N P C s attitude toward the PCs should change based on their
previous interactions. I f the PCs are rude to a t o w n guard, he
should remember that and treat t h e m accordingly i n the future.
• N o t e t w o or three personal quirks an N P C may have that
could come up i n play. Such quirks should include personal
beliefs, pet peeves, superstitions, and other m i n o r traits that add
color to an N P C . These traits need not be i m p o r t a n t to working
w i t h the N P C , but they should make h i m memorable. G i v e each
significant N P C s one obvious quirk that differentiates h i m or her
from other N P C s that the characters meet: for example, an N P C
who takes every o p p o r t u n i t y to reminisce about the good o l d days
of his adventuring career or an antagonistic N P C w h o sows insults
and foul language i n t o the conversation. O n e good, obvious trait
is a l l you need for the players to remember an N P C .
You can develop t w o basic types of social encounters: blockers
and allies. Each type provides for encounters w i t h different goals,
and b o t h are tools you can use t o help move an adventure along.
As the name suggests, blockers prevent the PCs from complet-
ing i m p o r t a n t parts of their quest. A blocker is any foe the PCs face
that cannot be defeated t h r o u g h combat. A n example blocker is
a corrupt Freeport t o w n guardsman bribed by the PCs' nemesis to
harass and imprison t h e m . Unless the PCs evade the guardsman
or negotiate t h e i r way o u t o f trouble, they may be stuck i n jail
w h i l e the v d l a i n puts his p l a n i n t o m o t i o n . Sure, the characters
could simply attack and k i l l the guardsman, but only if they do not
m i n d drawing a price o n t h e i r heads or ending up i n j a i l . Blockers
should have a weakness the PCs can exploit through negotiation
and role-playing i n order to evade t h e m . T h e corrupt guardsman
may have enemies a m o n g the law-abiding t o w n elders, giving the
PCs a chance to undermine his authority by t a k i n g their case to
 his superiors. T h e guardsman could also be w h o l l y ignorant of the
real reasons w h y he is being paid t o harass the PCs. Perhaps w h e n
they confront h i m and tell h i m of the true nature of their nemesis,
the guardsman begs forgiveness and does his best t o set things
right. O f course, the v i l l a i n may have lied to the guardsman about
the PCs' motivations, requiring t h e m to convince h i m of t h e i r
law-abiding ways and heroic achievements.
Allies, of course, are friendly N P C s w h o help the PCs out of
friendship or c o m m o n cause. These N P C s are a handy resource to
provide clues for the party, items i t needs to complete an adven-
ture, or as c o n t i n u i n g friends w h o form close bonds w i t h the PCs.
A l l i e s do not mindlessly t h r o w gifts and aid at the PCs, even if that
is their intent. T h e challenge the PCs face i n h a n d l i n g an ally is
staying o n friendly terms and fulfilling the debts and responsibili-
ties that come w i t h accepting aid and support from others. A n ally
who helps the PCs d u r i n g one adventure may expect aid i n return
at a later date.
W h i l e allies might seem relatively straight-forward to handle,
you can design a few complications i n t o t h e m . T h e PCs d o n o t
necessarily k n o w that an N P C is an ally w h e n they first meet. For
example, the local ore tribe is split i n t o t w o factions. W h e n the
PCs enter the ores' dungeon to defeat t h e m , one faction attempts
to ally w i t h t h e m i n hopes of d r i v i n g the other faction out of the
caves. T h e PCs must trust the ores and w a t c h their backs while
dealing w i t h t h e m . O f course, the ores may t u r n around and attack
the PCs once their rivals are dealt w i t h or they may sign a truce
and agree to halt their raids i n exchange for the PCs' aid. T h e PCs'
actions, attitudes, and h a n d l i n g of the situation determine h o w
the ores act — unless, o f course, the ores planned to betray t h e m
all along.
Using Social. Encounters
Social encounters provide for an excellent change o f pace
during an adventure. T h e i r m a i n value is that they offer a chance
to introduce a measure o f uncertainty i n t o the PCs' actions. I n
combat, what the PCs must accomplish is rather obvious: defeat
the enemy. Social dealings are never quite so clear cut; victory and
defeat become vaguer. W h i l e the players may k n o w what they
want their characters to gain from an encounter, they must also
take i n t o account the N P C s goals. I n combat, the characters and
their foes have mutually exclusive goals, w h i c h is rarely the case
in negotiation. Drive this difference home by designing encoun-
ters that require the characters to make hard choices and prioritize
their goals. N o N P C other t h a n an ally should merely r o l l over and
give the characters everything they want; even allies should offer
aid w i t h a few strings attached.
W h e n b u i l d i n g combat encounters, try t o include options that
allow the players to t u r n t h e m i n t o social situations. T h e trolls
guarding a bridge may be w i l l i n g to negotiate safe passage. T h e
dragon w h o rules the upper m o u n t a i n peaks may collect bizarre
magical items; i f the PCs offer her one, she lets t h e m pass. N o t
every fight must have a similar "out", but by w o r k i n g t h e m i n t o
encounters, you b u i l d a w o r l d that is m u c h more logical and that
offers the players a m u c h wider array o f options for solving
encounters. Remember the fourth rule o f encounters. I f you
provide subtle hints that the PCs can use to their advantage, your
encounters w i l l be more engaging and fun to solve.
T o keep combat from overshadowing social interactions, assign
CRs to your social encounters and grant X P to the characters for
overcoming them. A social encounter presents just as m u c h of a
hurdle as an ambush or other type of fight. Reward the players for
good role-playing by h a n d i n g out experience points just as you
would for defeating a monster. Otherwise, some players may feel
that time spent interacting w i t h N P C s is t i m e better spent
battling monsters. G a i n i n g levels and i m p r o v i n g their characters
is a major draw to the players. I f they k n o w you reward t h e m for
using social means t o defeat encounters, they w i l l be m u c h more
eager to handle N P C s w i t h negotiation rather t h a n swordplay.
Implementing Social Encounters
Social encounters are a good way to keep the players o n their
toes. T h e y may believe their characters are safe w i t h i n the
confines of c i v i l i z a t i o n . Social encounters, however, particularly
blockers, demonstrate that the safety o f a city or t o w n is merely a
relative measure i n comparison t o a dungeon or the Lavastorm
M o u n t a i n s . W h i l e social encounters rarely pose a physical threat,
they can cause economic and social damage to the PCs. A n angry
bard may spread rumors of the party's obnoxious behavior, while
a shop owner may charge outrageous prices i n return for the rude,
demeaning treatment she receives. Sure, the shop owner is n o
m a t c h for the party's m o n k i n a fight, but i f that m o n k needs the
shop owner's rope t o cross a chasm, he m i g h t find himself out o f
luck.
T h r o u g h social encounters, the PCs receive opportunities to
gain or lose faction t h r o u g h their interactions w i t h N P C s . Social
encounters can also be every b i t as lethal as combat i n their o w n
way. I f the characters r e t u r n to their Freeport i n n to find a dead
body i n their r o o m and the t o w n guard o n hand ready to arrest
t h e m for murder, suddenly the PCs are caught up i n a series o f
social encounters as they must plead t h e i r case and unravel the
n e t w o r k o f secret alliances and enemies that framed t h e m .
V i o l e n c e should only rarely be an o p t i o n i n social encounters,
particularly those that occur w i t h i n a t o w n or other friendly
settlement. Local laws still apply to the PCs, even i f they are
heroes. If the PCs behead a jester because he made a joke about the
necromancer's mother, the t o w n guard should pursue t h e m as
murderers, and the necromancer should suffer an appropriate
faction penalty. T h i s may seem obvious, but as the characters gain
levels and progress i n power, they may be tempted to abuse their
stature and treat every social encounter as a chance to browbeat
and i n t i m i d a t e .
Problems with SociaL Encounters
W h e n h a n d l i n g a social encounter, be sure to w a t c h out for
signs that the players are bored or frustrated. Clues and hints that
seem obvious to you may possibly escape the players' notice. If you
expect t h e m to seize u p o n a h i n t and they do n o t seem to grasp i t ,
never be afraid to drop a few more h i n t s to t h e m . Frustration is a
good way to keep the players unhappy. By the same t o k e n , never
abuse the nature o f social encounters to produce needlessly
obnoxious, a n n o y i n g NPCs. Designing an N P C w h o takes the
PCs d o w n a n o t c h or t w o m i g h t be fun, but for the players the
experience is far from enjoyable. I n some cases, this tactic can
work, such as w h e n the PCs must bargain w i t h a powerful warlord
or other N P C above their martial or magical abilities. R a n d o m
peasants should n o t act like obnoxious twits, however, just
because you k n o w the PCs cannot attack them.
W h i l e skills such as Diplomacy and Bluff should play a part i n
a social encounter, never allow t h e m to replace role-playing
completely unless your group is uncomfortable h a n d l i n g i n -
character dialogue. I f you or your players do n o t enjoy portraying
characters like an actor, such as by adopting a PC's mode of speech
and mannerisms, social encounters can be resolved w i t h a D i p l o -
macy check against an appropriate D C . Otherwise, ask the players
to act out their discussion w i t h an N P C . I f they do a good j o b
presenting their case, grant t h e m a + 2 bonus to their Diplomacy
check; i f they perform poorly, grant t h e m a - 2 penalty. N o t e that
social encounters should always give the o p t i o n of using the
Diplomacy s k i l l — after all, players w h o have their characters take
ranks i n that skill should n o t have t h e m go to waste.
Traps
A h i d d e n p i t , a crossbow set to fire w h e n an intruder opens a
door, a giant statue that tumbles forward to crush anyone w h o
steps o n the pressure plate o n the floor i n front o f it: these are all
classic examples of the traps found i n fantasy adventure games.
Traps are a l i t t l e like combat encounters. T h e y deal damage to the
characters and threaten their lives; unlike combat, t h o u g h , traps
are generally binary i n nature — either a trap hurts the party or the
players discover and avoid i t . Unless the characters seriously
overmatch t h e i r foes, each combat should wear d o w n their
resources.
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Traps are represented w i t h stat blocks m u c h like monsters;
however, the exact statistics used to describe a trap are slightly
different.
Challenge R a t i n g ( C R ) : A s w i t h monsters, a trap's C R mea-
sures the danger i t poses to adventurers.
Base A t t a c k and Damage: M a n y traps use spring-loaded
crossbows, razor sharp spikes, and other weapons to h a r m explor-
ers. W h e n the trap triggers, it attacks an unlucky PC. Resolve an
attack against a character using the listed attack bonus and
damage just as i f a monster w i t h the same stats tried to h i t the
character. Some traps do n o t list a base attack bonus. These snares
hurt their v i c t i m s w i t h effects that do n o t require an attack r o l l ,
such as a p i t trap that injures characters w h o fall i n t o i t .
Search: Most traps are h i d d e n from view, as they rely o n
surprise to f u n c t i o n correctly. If a character can see a trap, she can
avoid i t . Each trap lists the D C of the Search check necessary to
find it w i t h o u t triggering its effect.
Disable D e v i c e : O n c e the characters find a trap, they may
attempt to disarm i t . Each trap lists the Disable Device D C
required to neutralize its mechanism.
Saving T h r o w : Traps that do n o t require an attack roll nor-
mally list the saving t h r o w D C an adventurer must make i n order
avoid their effects.
Sample Traps
A r r o w T r a p : C R 1; +10 ranged ( I d 6 / x 3 c r i t ) ; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20). Note: 200-ft. max range, target deter-
mined randomly from those i n its path.
Spear T r a p : C R 2; +12 ranged ( I d 8 / x 3 c r i t ) ; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20). Note: 200-ft. max range, target deter-
mined randomly from those i n its path.
Pit T r a p ( 2 0 ft. deep): C R 1; n o attack r o l l necessary (2d6);
Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C
20).
Spiked Pit T r a p ( 2 0 ft. deep): C R 2; n o attack r o l l necessary
( 2 d 6 ) , +10 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 2 points o f damage per
successful h i t ) ; Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 2 0 ) ;
Disable Device ( D C 20).
Pit T r a p ( 4 0 ft. deep): C R 2; n o attack roll necessary ( 4 d 6 ) ;
Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C
20).
Spiked Pit T r a p ( 4 0 ft. deep): C R 3; n o attack roll necessary
(4d6), + 1 0 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 4 points o f damage per
successful h i t ) ; Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20).
Pit T r a p ( 6 0 ft. deep): C R 3; n o attack r o l l necessary ( 6 d 6 ) ;
Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C
20).
Spiked Pit T r a p ( 6 0 ft. deep): C R 4; n o attack r o l l necessary
(6d6), +10 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 5 points o f damage per
successful h i t ) ; Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20).
Pit T r a p ( 8 0 ft. deep): C R 4; n o attack r o l l necessary (8d6);
Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C
20).
Spiked Pit T r a p ( 8 0 ft. deep): C R 5; n o attack roll necessary
( 8 d 6 ) , +10 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 5 points o f damage per
successful h i t ) ; Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 2 0 ) ;
Disable Device ( D C 2 0 ) .
Pit T r a p ( 1 0 0 ft. deep): C R 5; n o attack r o l l necessary ( 1 0 d 6 ) ;
Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 2 0 ) ; Disable Device ( D C
20).
Spiked Pit T r a p ( 1 0 0 ft. deep): C R 6; n o attack roll necessary
(10d6), +10 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 5 points o f damage per
successful h i t ) ; Reflex save ( D C 20) avoids; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20).
Poison Needle T r a p : C R 2; +8 ranged (1 plus poison); Search
( D C 22); Disable Device ( D C 20). Note: Poison — injury,
Fortitude save ( D C 13); i n i t i a l damage 1 temporary C o n s t i t u t i o n ,
secondary damage l d 2 temporary C o n s t i t u t i o n .
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H a i l of Needles: C R 1; +20 ranged (2d4); Search ( D C 22);
Disable Device ( D C 22).
C r u s h i n g W a l l T r a p : C R 10; no attack roll required (20d6);
Search ( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C 25). [ N O T E : N o Reflex
save t o avoid? H o w m u c h area does the wall take up, i.e., 10 feet
by 10 feet?]
Scything Blade T r a p : C R 1; +8 melee ( I d 8 / x 4 c r i t ) ; Search
( D C 21); Disable Device ( D C 20).
Falling Block T r a p : C R 5; +15 melee ( 6 d 6 ) ; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 25). Note: C a n strike all characters i n two
adjacent specified squares.
Large N e t T r a p : C R 1; +5 melee (see note); Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 25). Note: Characters i n 10-ft. square are
grappled by a net (treat as a grappling attack made by a creature
w i t h Strength 18) i f they fail a Reflex save ( D C 14).
Poison G a s T r a p : C R 10; n o attack roll necessary; Search ( D C
21); Disable Device ( D C 25). Note: Poison gas — ingestion,
Fortitude save ( D C 18); i n i t i a l damage 1 permanent C o n s t i t u -
t i o n , secondary damage 3d6 temporary C o n s t i t u t i o n .
Flooding R o o m T r a p : C R 5; n o attack roll necessary; Search
( D C 20); Disable Device ( D C 25). Note: R o o m floods i n 4 rounds.
Portcullis T r a p : C R 2; + 1 0 melee (3d6/x2 c r i t ) ; Search ( D C
20); Disable Device ( D C 20). Note: Damage applies o n l y to those
underneath the portcullis. Portcullis blocks passageway.
MagicaLTraps
Most traps rely on simple mechanisms and well-engineered construc-
tion to function properly. Magical traps use spells and similar effects to
boost their abilities. Unlike mechanical traps, most magical traps
require saving throws to avoid their effects. Just as with spells, these
traps deliver effects that need mental toughness, quick reflexes, or sheer
toughness to overcome.
Flame Jet: C R 2; 1-ft. wide, 50-ft. long stream o f flame (3d6
fire); Reflex save ( D C 13) avoids; Search ( D C 25); Disable
Device ( D C 26).
Lightning Blast: C R 3; 5-ft. wide, 50-ft. long blast (3d6
electricity); Reflex save ( D C 13) avoids; Search ( D C 26); Disable
Device ( D C 25).
Globe of C o l d : C R 4; 20-ft. radius sphere or hemisphere (5d6
c o l d ) ; Reflex save ( D C 15) avoids; Search ( D C 27); Disable
Device ( D C 25).
Electrified Floor: C R 4; section o f floor (3d 10 electricity);
Reflex save ( D C 14) for half damage; Search ( D C 25); Disable
Device ( D C 25).
Floor Transforms into A c i d : C R 6; section of floor (10d6
acid); Reflex save ( D C 16) negates; Search ( D C 28); Disable
Device ( D C 30). Note: Successful save means character dives to
safety i n t i m e .
Illusion over Spiked Pit ( 2 0 ft. deep): C R 3; n o attack roll
required ( 2 d 6 ) , +10 melee ( l d 4 spikes for l d 4 + 2 points o f damage
per successful h i t ) ; Reflex save (DC 15) negates; Search ( D C 20);
Disable Device ( D C 20).
A i r Sucked out of R o o m : C R 5; Search ( D C 2 8 ) ; Disable
Device ( D C 30). Note: Deals suffocation damage to anyone i n a
single r o o m .
Designing Traps
T h e following guidelines apply t o b u i l d i n g your o w n traps. T h e
best place to start is w i t h the sample traps provided above. Look
over their statistics, especially i n r e l a t i o n to their CRs, and judge
if the danger posed by the trap is appropriate to the PCs' skills and
abilities.
Damage: A trap should never deal more t h a n twice its C R i n
d6 o f damage. For instance, a C R 5 trap should deal a m a x i m u m
o f 10d6 points of damage. O n average, l d 6 deals 3.5 points o f
damage. T h u s , a trap that deals more t h a n 7 times its C R is a bit
too l e t h a l . O n l y the toughest characters average more t h a n 7 h i t
points per level. Therefore, a trap that deals more t h a n enough
damage t o k i l l a character whose level equals its C R is too deadly.
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A t t a c k B o n u s : M o s t traps s h o u l d h a v e a n a t t a c k b o n u s o f + 10.
Characters w i t h a low A C s u c h as s p e l l c a s t e r s a r e e v e n m o r e
v u l n e r a b l e t o t r a p s . A n a t t a c k b o n u s a b o v e + 1 0 is o v e r k i l l . I n
a d d i t i o n , c h a n c e s a r e t h a t a c h a r a c t e r w i t h a n A C a b o v e 2 0 uses
p r o t e c t i v e spells o r m a g i c a l a r m o r . B y k e e p i n g a t r a p ' s a t t a c k
b o n u s at + 1 0 , y o u r t r a p has a g o o d c h a n c e o f i n j u r i n g a c h a r a c t e r
w h i l e s t i l l r e w a r d i n g t h e use o f p r o t e c t i v e s p e l l s a n d o t h e r t e m p o -
rary defensive measures. A f t e r all, using a spell consumes
c h a r a c t e r ' s m a n a . S u c h d r a i n s o n r e s o u r c e s a r e j u s t as i m p o r t a n t
as d e a l i n g w i t h t h e loss o f h i t p o i n t s .
Search and Disable D e v i c e D C s : I n general, keeping the DCs
f o r b o t h o f t h e s e s k i l l s a r o u n d 2 0 is b e s t . Y o u s h o u l d r e w a r d
characters w i t h m a n y ranks i n these skills by k e e p i n g t h e D C s t o
f i n d a n d disable traps r e l a t i v e l y stable. I f y o u r traps' S e a r c h D C s
c l i m b h i g h e r w i t h t h e i r C R , a n e x p e r i e n c e d c h a r a c t e r has r o u g h l y
t h e s a m e c h a n c e t o f i n d a t r a p as a n o v i c e , r e g a r d l e s s o f h i s l e v e l .
R e m e m b e r the first rule o f creating encounters: characters should
be r e w a r d e d f o r using t h e i r a b i l i t i e s a n d skills. I f a player p u m p s
p o i n t s i n t o his S e a r c h s k i l l , he s h o u l d be r e w a r d e d b y f i n d i n g traps
m u c h m o r e o f t e n . O t h e r w i s e , y o u r players are f o r c e d t o i m p r o v e
t h e i r a b i l i t i e s s i m p l y t o m a i n t a i n t h e status q u o . A s y o u w i l l read
below under " U s i n g T r a p s , " the true key to m a k i n g a c h a l l e n g i n g
t r a p lies i n w h e r e y o u p l a c e i t w i t h i n a n e n c o u n t e r .
Save D C s : A s a r u l e o f t h u m b , a trap's saving t h r o w D C s h o u l d
b e n o h i g h e r t h a n 12 p l u s t h e t r a p ' s C R . A f a i r D C is a r o u n d 12
plus h a l f the C R , w h i c h ensures a b o u t a 5 0 % c h a n c e for a
s u c c e s s f u l s a v i n g t h r o w b y a c h a r a c t e r class w i t h a g o o d r a t e o f
a d v a n c e i n t h e s a v e t y p e r e q u i r e d b y t h e t r a p . N o t i c e t h a t t h e base
chance to make a saving t h r o w should remain relatively constant
as a t r a p ' s C R increases. Players h a v e l i t t l e c o n t r o l o v e r t h e i r
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characters' saving t h r o w progression. T h e y do n o t need to allo-
c a t e l i m i t e d r e s o u r c e s i n o r d e r t o i m p r o v e t h e i r saves as t h e y m u s t
d o w i t h spells o r s k i l l ranks. O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , a p l a y e r w h o
c h o o s e s t o use m a g i c i t e m s a n d s p e l l s t h a t i n c r e a s e h i s saves
s h o u Id h a v e a n a d v a n t a g e o v e r h i s c o m r a d e s . S e t t i n g t h e s a v e D C
t o o h i g h m a k e s s u c h p r e c a u t i o n s useless. R e m e m b e r the fourth
rule o f g o o d e n c o u n t e r s : t h e PCs s h o u l d h a v e a c h a n c e t o m a k e
a decisions t h a t can affect t h e o u t c o m e o f an e n c o u n t e r . A charac-
t e r w h o uses s p e l l s a n d i t e m s t h a t i m p r o v e h e r saves s h o u l d be
r e w a r d e d i f s u c h a c t i o n s a r e a p p r o p r i a t e . I f y o u set t h e save D C t o o
l o w , h o w e v e r , t h e t r a p poses t o o l i t t l e o f a t h r e a t f o r i t s C R . The
trap should have a reasonable chance t o h a r m the characters.
Creating MagicaL Traps
Since magical traps rely o n a m a g i c spell to damage the
c h a r a c t e r s , t h e r e are s o m e basic g u i d e l i n e s f o r c r e a t i n g t h e m .
M a g i c a l traps are m u c h m o r e d i f f i c u l t t o d e t e c t t h a n m e c h a n i -
c a l o n e s . T h e S e a r c h D C t o f i n d a m a g i c a l t r a p is 2 5 p l u s t h e t r a p ' s
C R . W h i l e h i g h e r t h a n t h e suggested D C f o r a s t a n d a r d t r a p , t h e
D C progresses a t a s l o w e r r a t e t h a n a c h a r a c t e r ' s S e a r c h s k i l l . T h e
higher D C makes m a g i c a l traps deadlier w i t h o u t o v e r p o w e r i n g
t h e m . T h e Disable D e v i c e D C t o defuse a m a g i c a l t r a p s h o u l d
f o l l o w t h e same guidelines.
T h e s a v i n g t h r o w D C for a m a g i c a l t r a p s h o u l d be d e t e r m i n e d
using t h e same guidelines for m e c h a n i c a l snares.
Trap Functions anb AbiLitics
A s y o u c a n see f r o m t h e e x a m p l e s l i s t e d a b o v e , t r a p s o f f e r a
r a n g e o f p o t e n t i a l e f f e c t s a n d a b i l i t i e s . T h e r e are t h r e e basic t y p e s
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o f traps: those t h a t h a r m t h e PCs, those t h a t h i n d e r t h e m , and
those that cripple t h e m .
H a r m f u l traps are t h e m o s t basic k i n d . T h e y reduce t h e PCs' h i t
p o i n t s , f o r c i n g t h e m t o use s p e l l s a n d m a g i c i t e m s f o r h e a l i n g i f
t h e y w i s h t o r e m a i n at f u l l s t r e n g t h . D a m a g i n g traps are a g o o d
o p t i o n i f you w a n t t o wear d o w n t h e characters w i t h o u t t h e risk
o f forcing t h e m t o stop i n their tracks or degrading their abilities.
PCs t h a t lose h i t p o i n t s s t i l l k e e p a l l t h e i r a b i l i t i e s a n d s k i l l s .
W h i l e t h e c h a r a c t e r s are closer t o d e a t h a n d t h e players may
c h a n g e t h e i r t a c t i c s as a r e s u l t , t h e p a r t y as a w h o l e possesses t h e
same spread o f capabilities. U n l i k e c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s , d a m a g i n g
t r a p s d o n o t n o r m a l l y r e q u i r e t h e P C s t o use t h e i r o f f e n s i v e s p e l l s
and m a n y o f t h e i r special abilities. O n c e the trap triggers, the PCs
m u s t d e a l w i t h t h e d a m a g e i t causes. T h e o n l y r e a l d e c i s i o n y o u
m u s t m a k e i n d e s i g n i n g a d a m a g i n g t r a p is d e t e r m i n i n g h o w m u c h
damage t h e t r a p deals. R e m e m b e r , the m a x i m u m amount of
d a m a g e a t r a p s h o u l d d e a l is 2 d 6 t i m e s i t s C R ; m o r e t h a n t h a t , a n d
t h e t r a p is t o o d e a d l y f o r i t s C R . D a m a g e o f l d 6 t i m e s a t r a p ' s C R
is a g o o d m e d i a n v a l u e f o r a t r a p . I t d e a l s e n o u g h d a m a g e t o r e d u c e
a character's h i t p o i n t s t o a s i g n i f i c a n t degree w i t h o u t t o o m u c h
risk o f i n s t a n t l y k i l l i n g a s t r o n g c h a r a c t e r .
H i n d e r i n g t r a p s s l o w t h e P C s a n d f o r c e t h e m t o use r e s o u r c e s
in order t o c o n t i n u e t o t h e n e x t e n c o u n t e r . T h e s e traps draw o n
t h e p l a y e r s ' p r o b l e m s o l v i n g a n d l o g i c s k i l l s . T h e c o n c e a l e d p i t is
a classic h i n d e r i n g t r a p . I f a c h a r a c t e r falls i n t o i t , t h e rest o f t h e
party must stop a n d h e l p h i m out. F u r t h e r m o r e , i f the p i t stretches
across a d u n g e o n c o r r i d o r , t h e c h a r a c t e r s m u s t f i g u r e o u t a w a y t o
cross i t . S o m e h i n d e r i n g t r a p s r e q u i r e o n l y t h e r i g h t t o o l s t o
o v e r c o m e t h e m . I f t h e p a r t y has s o m e r o p e , p i t o n s , a n d o t h e r
t o o l s , t h e y c a n easily c l i m b d o w n i n t o t h e p i t i n o r d e r t o cross i t
o r rescue a t r a p p e d c o m r a d e .
O t h e r h i n d e r i n g traps f o r c e t h e PCs t o seek a n a l t e r n a t i v e r o u t e
t o safety o r p u s h t h e m t o d e a l w i t h a n e n c o u n t e r t h e y could
o t h e r w i s e a v o i d . F o r e x a m p l e , a t r a p set a t t h e e n t r a n c e o f a
s o r c e r e r ' s t o m b c o u l d cause a h u g e b l o c k o f s t o n e t o d e s c e n d ,
closing o f f t h e o n l y r o u t e o u t o f t h e d u n g e o n . T h e trap does n o t
d i r e c t l y damage t h e PCs, b u t it forces t h e m t o f i n d a n a l t e r n a t i v e
r o u t e t o s a f e t y . A n o t h e r t y p e o f h i n d e r i n g t r a p causes a s e c r e t d o o r
o r passageway t o o p e n , u n l e a s h i n g a basalt g a r g o y l e t h a t l u r k e d
b e h i n d it a n d possibly a l l o w i n g i t t o a t t a c k t h e PCs f r o m b e h i n d .
T h e s e sorts o f traps e n h a n c e c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s a n d m a k e t h e m
m u c h m o r e dangerous. G e n e r a l l y speaking, h i n d e r i n g traps e i t h e r
m a k e a c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r m o r e d a n g e r o u s o r f o r c e t h e p a r t y t o use
u p e q u i p m e n t a n d spell resources. Pit traps m a y also cause d a m a g e
to characters t h a t fall i n t o t h e m .
C r i p p l i n g traps w o r k a b i t l i k e d a m a g i n g ones. T h e y a t t a c k t h e
c h a r a c t e r s , d a m a g e t h e m , a n d f o r c e t h e m t o use r e s o u r c e s i n o r d e r
t o r e t u r n t o f u l l s t r e n g t h . C r i p p l i n g t r a p s , h o w e v e r , t e n d t o cause
a b i l i t y r a t h e r t h a n h i t p o i n t damage. W h e n t h e characters suffer
f r o m reduced abilities, t h e i r effectiveness in h a n d l i n g encounters
decreases. A w a r r i o r w i t h a l o w e r e d S t r e n g t h d o e s n o t f i g h t as w e l l
a n d d e a l s less d a m a g e ; a s p e l l c a s t e r w i t h r e d u c e d I n t e l l i g e n c e o r
W i s d o m , f o r i n s t a n c e , h a s less m a n a f o r h e r s p e l l s . A l l c h a r a c t e r s
suffer penalties t o s a v i n g t h r o w s , s k i l l c h e c k s , a n d possibly t h e i r
m a x i m u m h i t p o i n t s w i t h l o w e r e d abilities. N o r m a l l y , these traps
rely o n p o i s o n t o d e l i v e r a b i l i t y damage t o a character, a n d a b i l i t y
d a m a g e is m u c h m o r e d i f f i c u l t t o h e a l t h a n l o s t h i t p o i n t s . T h u s ,
damage f r o m c r i p p l i n g traps o f t e n c o n t i n u e s t o h i n d e r PCs until
t h e y h a v e a c h a n c e t o rest, r e g a i n m a n a , o r purchase healing
magic.
D a m a g i n g a c h a r a c t e r ' s S t r e n g t h r e d u c e s h i s a b i l i t y t o f i g h t , as
his bonus to attack and damage drops or becomes a penalty. M o r e
importantly, the m a x i m u m a m o u n t o f weight a character can
c a r r y is r e d u c e d s i g n i f i c a n t l y . I n t h i s m a n n e r , a c r i p p l i n g t r a p c a n
cause s e r i o u s p r o b l e m s f o r a c h a r a c t e r , e s p e c i a l l y i f h e is r e n d e r e d
t o o w e a k t o carry h i s w e a p o n s , a r m o r , a n d o t h e r i m p o r t a n t gear.
W h e n a character's D e x t e r i t y score receives d a m a g e , his AC
drops and he becomes less a d e p t w i t h r a n g e d a t t a c k s . Many
i m p o r t a n t s k i l l s s u c h as S n e a k a n d T u m b l e r e l y o n D e x t e r i t y t o
m o d i f y t h e i r use. C h a r a c t e r s w i t h t h o s e s k i l l s t e n d t o n e e d t h e m
often d u r i n g adventures, m a k i n g D e x t e r i t y damage a good way to
reduce their capabilities.
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C o n s t i t u t i o n d a m a g e h u r t s a l l classes e q u a l l y . W h i l e a m a g i -
c i a n m a y s h r u g o f f S t r e n g t h d a m a g e as i n c o n s e q u e n t i a l t o h i s
abilities a n d a w a r r i o r w i t h heavy a r m o r can sustain D e x t e r i t y
damage w i t h o u t c r i p p l i n g his melee c o m b a t skill t o o m u c h , all
c h a r a c t e r s s u f f e r a loss o f h i t p o i n t s w h e n t h e i r C o n s t i t u t i o n s c o r e
drops. W h e n a character loses C o n s t i t u t i o n , r e c a l c u l a t e her
m a x i m u m h i t p o i n t s based o n h e r t e m p o r a r y a b i l i t y s c o r e m o d i -
f i e r . R e m e m b e r t h a t a c h a r a c t e r c a n n e v e r r e c e i v e less t h a n 1 h i t
p o i n t p e r l e v e l . C h a r a c t e r s w h o f o c u s o n c o m b a t c a n n o t f i g h t as
l o n g w i t h f e w e r h i t p o i n t s ; spellcasters are e v e n m o r e v u l n e r a b l e
t h a n n o r m a l t o attacks and must take greater c a u t i o n t o a v o i d
danger. S u c h effects m a k e c r i p p l i n g traps t h a t deal C o n s t i t u t i o n
damage a good selection.
D a m a g e t o I n t e l l i g e n c e reduces a character's m a n a f o r arcane
s p e l l s ; i t a l s o causes h i m t e m p o r a r i l y t o lose s k i l l r a n k s . R e m e m b e r
t h a t a c h a r a c t e r ' s I n t e l l i g e n c e score m o d i f i e s h i s t o t a l a v a i l a b l e
s k i l l r a n k s , so a d r o p i n t h i s a b i l i t y r e d u c e s a c h a r a c t e r ' s s k i l l r a n k s .
T h u s , w h i l e I n t e l l i g e n c e damage may n o t seem d a u n t i n g , i t c a n
c r i p p l e t h e skills o f a l l characters. O f course, arcane spellcasters
face t h e w o r s t repercussions f r o m I n t e l l i g e n c e d a m a g e .
Similar to Intelligence damage, a reduction to W i s d o m cripples
a d i v i n e spellcaster's a b i l i t i e s . W i s d o m also reduces a character's
Will saving t h r o w , m a k i n g h i m more susceptible t o charms,
enchantments, and many o t h e r spells. T h e skills t h a t allow
characters t o detect a n d avoid ambushes — Spot a n d Listen—are
b o t h m o d i f i e d by W i s d o m . Characters w i t h reduced Wisdom
s c o r e s are t h u s m o r e s u s c e p t i b l e t o s u r p r i s e a t t a c k s a n d other
tricks.
C h a r i s m a d a m a g e r e d u c e s a b a r d ' s a b i l i t y t o use h e r s o n g m a g i c .
I t a l s o m a k e s s o c i a l e n c o u n t e r s m o r e d i f f i c u l t , as i t causes p e n a l -
t i e s t o B l u f f a n d D i p l o m a c y c h e c k s . W h i l e C h a r i s m a is n o r m a l l y
t h e least e f f e c t i v e s t a t i s t i c t o t a r g e t w i t h c r i p p l i n g traps, i n t h e
r i g h t s i t u a t i o n C h a r i s m a d a m a g e c a n cause s e r i o u s p r o b l e m s f o r
characters w h o need t o talk t h e i r way o u t o f subsequent e n c o u n -
ters.
Saving Throios vs. Attacks
W h e n b u i l d i n g a t r a p , y o u must decide w h e t h e r t h e trap makes
an attack against a character or requires a p o t e n t i a l v i c t i m t o m a k e
a s a v i n g t h r o w i n o r d e r t o a v o i d its effects. W h i l e t h e d i s t i n c t i o n
b e t w e e n t h e t w o m a y s e e m s l i g h t , i t is i m p o r t a n t w h e n c o n s i d e r -
i n g h o w t h e t r a p w o r k s . T r a p s t h a t m a k e attacks w o r k w e l l against
characters t h a t d o n o t wear a r m o r , w h i l e those t h a t require saving
t h r o w s t e n d t o h a v e a better c h a n c e o f affecting a w i d e range o f
characters.
A s a rule o f t h u m b , consider w h a t t h e trap does t o a character,
t h e n t h i n k o f h o w a l i v i n g creature c o u l d cause a s i m i l a r effect. I f
t h e c r e a t u r e w o u l d n e e d t o a i m at a c h a r a c t e r t o d u p l i c a t e t h e
t r a p ' s e f f e c t , t h e t r a p s h o u l d use a n a t t a c k r o l l . F o r e x a m p l e , a
s p r i n g - l o a d e d spear jabs o u t t o stab a c h a r a c t e r . If a c r e a t u r e r a t h e r
t h a n a m e c h a n i c a l device tried the same t h i n g , it w o u l d need to
r o l l a n a t t a c k ; t h e r e f o r e , t h e t r a p s h o u l d h a v e a base a t t a c k b o n u s .
A p i t t r a p t h a t t r i g g e r s w h e n a c h a r a c t e r steps o n a t r i p w i r e
r e q u i r e s a s a v i n g t h r o w , as i t h a s a c h a n c e t o a f f e c t a n y o n e who
s t a n d s a t o p i t s l i d . A c r e a t u r e c o u l d set o f f a p i t t r a p ' s m e c h a n i s m
by p u l l i n g a lever or y a n k i n g o u t a s u p p o r t i n g b e a m . For the trap
to w o r k , the creature w o u l d n o t need t o attack a character or even
see o n e .
Using Traps
T r a p s are a g o o d w a y t o t a k e a n o t h e r w i s e harmless p o r t i o n o f
a n a d v e n t u r e , s u c h as a s e e m i n g l y safe d u n g e o n c o r r i d o r , a n d t u r n
i t i n t o a d a n g e r o u s e n c o u n t e r . Y o u c a n use t r a p s i n t w o b a s i c w a y s .
T r a p s c a n increase t h e fear a n d t e n s i o n a m o n g players. They
d e m a n d t h a t t h e PCs spend t i m e s e a r c h i n g f o r t h e m , p r e p a r i n g f o r
t h e i r effects, a n d c o n s i d e r i n g t h e i r presence w h e n m a k i n g plans.
Traps add a c o n t i n u o u s element o f danger to an encounter. I f the
players are a w a r e t h a t traps are c o m m o n i n a n area, t h e y m u s t
p r e p a r e f o r t h e h i d d e n d a n g e r s t r a p s p r e s e n t . T h e k e y h e r e is t h a t
t h e players are a w a r e o f t h e traps, e v e n i f t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s are n o t .
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to deal w i t h t h e m . Lacking any obvious clues to a trap's presence,
the characters spend a lot o f t i m e using the Search skill to find i t .
Even the most i n n o c e n t door or passageway is a p o t e n t i a l threat
i n areas riddled w i t h traps. I f you w a n t t o enforce a sense o f dread,
danger, and random pitfalls i n an encounter, h i d d e n traps are a
good choice.
Rather than hide your traps, you can make t h e m rather obvious.
Most experienced players k n o w enough to suspect a trap w h e n
presented w i t h a seemingly unguarded treasure, while a rickety
bridge extending across a river o f lava is a prime spot for a trap door
or other mechanism to dump adventurers i n t o the m o l t e n rock.
W h i l e the players can see the trap c o m i n g , that does n o t render
it useless. O n the contrary, the encounter revolves around the
characters' ability to prepare for and anticipate a trap's effects. I f
you want to present your players w i t h a logic problem or one that
requires good p l a n n i n g rather t h a n luck or a skill check, these
sorts o f traps prove quite effective.
Implementing Traps
Once you have set the C R , statistics, and other effects o f a trap,
you must place i t w i t h i n an encounter. Traps should have t w o
pieces w i t h i n an encounter: a trigger that causes the trap to
activate and the actual trap mechanism. For example, a p i t trap
may have a weakened section of floor as its trigger, w h i l e the hole
below is the actual p i t trap; a steel portcullis that drops from the
ceiling and impales its victims is triggered w h e n a character steps
on a pressure plate. W h e n b u i l d i n g your traps, determine the
trigger's location and the l o c a t i o n o f the trap mechanism. I n the
pit's case, the trigger and mechanism are one i n the same, but for
many mechanical traps such is n o t the case. T o avoid a trap, the
characters must either disable i t or avoid its trigger. A s a rule o f
thumb, a successful Search check discovers the trigger. A t your
o p t i o n , you may require a second check to discover the trap
mechanism. Similarly, you may allow one Disable Device check
to disarm the trigger (for example, j a m m i n g a pressure plate so i t
can be stepped u p o n w i t h o u t triggering its trap mechanism) and
another to disarm the trap mechanism itself ( l o c k i n g the p o r t c u l -
lis from dropping) w h e n the t w o are mechanically distinct from
one another.
Problems with Traps
O f the encounter types presented here, traps are the easiest to
do improperly. W h i l e liberally salting a dungeon w i t h traps m i g h t
be fun, i n practice d o i n g so yields a boring, d u l l game. Adventurers
should spend their t i m e b a t t l i n g monsters, dodging deadly traps,
and c l a i m i n g great treasures, n o t going over every square i n c h of
a dungeon l o o k i n g for tripwires and pressure plates. I f your traps
occur at random, the players w i l l spend m u c h o f their t i m e
obsessing over such threats. W h e n placing traps, try to follow
these few rules:
• Traps should have a good reason for guarding a spot. B u i l d i n g
a trap takes time, effort, and money. If a creature or v i l l a i n decides
to place a trap somewhere, she should have a reasonable m o t i v e
for using the resources necessary to do so. Traps should guard
treasures and i m p o r t a n t areas i n a dungeon; they should never be
randomly placed i n dungeons. I f the characters do n o t have at
least a reasonable chance o f suspecting a trap, they q u i c k l y
become paranoid after a few traps strike t h e m seemingly at
random.
• Traps must also fit i n t o the overall design o f an encounter
area. Placing a trap i n a heavily traveled dungeon corridor m i g h t
ensure that characters encounter i t , but chances are a creature
l i v i n g w i t h i n the dungeon triggers i t long before the PCs arrive.
Monsters should n o t place traps i n spots where they could be
injured by their o w n snares, unless they have an easy means to arm
and disarm the trap.
Puzzles
W h i l e word puzzles may p r o m p t you t o t h i n k about riddles,
crosswords, and other brain teasers, w i t h i n the c o n t e x t of an
encounter any obstacle that requires p l a n n i n g and thought to
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overcome rather t h a n a PC's combat skills, role-playing, or other
tools serves as a puzzle. A puzzle encounter could very well be a
password the PCs must guess i n order to open a magical door, but
it could also be a fire that breaks o u t at the crowded i n n where the
characters stay, a sudden flood that hits Freeport w h i l e the
characters are i n its l a b y r i n t h - l i k e sewers, or piecing together a
w h o d u n i t mystery from the clues left at the scene. Since puzzles
cover such a wide range o f possibilities, they are great encounters
for a change o f pace i n an adventure and allow you to sculpt
unique challenges for the players.
Designing Puzzle Encounters
B u i l d i n g puzzles is one o f the greatest challenges you can take
o n as a G M , especially ones that require logic or creativity t o
solve, such as a classic riddle the characters must answer to
c o n t i n u e the adventure. T h e problem w i t h puzzles lies i n m a k i n g
t h e m tough enough t o challenge the party w i t h o u t o v e r w h e l m i n g
t h e m . W h a t seems like an obvious riddle t o you may be an
impenetrable enigma to your players; o n the other hand, if your
puzzles are too easy, the players solve t h e m quickly, stripping the
encounter o f any tension and m a k i n g the adventure seem a l i t t l e
too simple. Ideally, you could test out a puzzle before the players
have a chance t o crack i t . I f you have friends w h o play RPGs but
are n o t i n v o l v e d i n your campaign, asking t h e m to take a look at
your puzzle and offer their o p i n i o n may be w o r t h w h i l e . W h i l e this
is n o t a perfect solution, as your players may still be confounded
by i t , some outside i n p u t provides a buffer against failure.
T o stack the deck i n your favor, keep some alternate plans ready
i n case the puzzle proves too difficult or too easy. If the players find
a riddle or puzzle troublesome, give t h e m the o p t i o n to overcome
the encounter t h r o u g h other means. For example, i f the charac-
ters need to answer a riddle correctly i n order to pass t h r o u g h a
portal, they may uncover i n f o r m a t i o n that the clues they need to
solve the riddle are h i d d e n i n a nearby r u i n guarded by monsters.
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , the PCs may need to negotiate w i t h a sage w h o has
studied the riddle and could provide t h e m w i t h the solution.
I f a puzzle encounter is too difficult for the players to overcome,
simply transform i t i n t o a different type of encounter. T h i s way,
you keep the adventure m o v i n g w i t h o u t m a k i n g the characters
feel you are going easy o n t h e m . I f you simply give the players the
answer, the encounter serves n o purpose and the t i m e your players
spent t r y i n g to solve i t was wasted.
By the same t o k e n , i f a puzzle proves too easy, t h r o w a combat
or social encounter at the characters i n order to keep t h e m o n
their toes. W h i l e the players may feel the puzzle encounter was
anti-climactic, especially i f they anticipated it being m u c h more
difficult, the sudden a d d i t i o n a l encounter helps divert the ease o f
the puzzle. I t also helps foster the image that the puzzle was meant
to be easy i n order to lure the PCs i n t o a tough fight or other
encounter. Remember that your players never k n o w exactly what
your plans are; the i m p o r t a n t consideration is that an encounter,
as they see i t , is e x c i t i n g and cohesive. I f you play your cards right,
the players never realize you modified the encounter o n the fly i n
order to make it more challenging.
Using PuzzLes
M u c h like combat, puzzles and hazards give every character the
o p p o r t u n i t y to shine. T h e players must work together to over-
come a puzzle, as mana, weapons, and skills normally are o f n o use
i n creating plans and solutions to handle t h e m . W h i l e i n the
course o f i m p l e m e n t i n g a solution, the party may rely o n one or
t w o PCs' abilities, the party as a whole can combine its p l a n n i n g
and logic skills to overcome the encounter. Puzzles also offer a
good change of pace from social and combat encounters, as they
can be designed w i t h o u t any t i m e pressures. T h e players have a
chance to take their time and weigh their options, providing a
nice break i n the a c t i o n . I f you n o r m a l l y include a snack or d i n n e r
break d u r i n g your game, a puzzle encounter provides a good
chance for a pause i n the game. W h i l e eating or t a k i n g a smoke
break, the players can t h i n k over the puzzle and discuss it among
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Puzzles can also become moments o f h i g h tension w h e n c o m -
bined w i t h other encounters and t i m e pressure is placed o n the
players to complete t h e m . N o r m a l l y , time passes in-game at a
different rate t h a n out-of-game, but this need not always be so.
Perhaps the characters have entered the crypt of an ancient
shissar, and w h e n they come to an antechamber, they trigger a
magical trap that seals the e x i t and throws up wards against
translocation magic. T h e stone slab ceiling rumbles and begins to
descend. C a n the players figure out the puzzle of rune covered
blocks o n the floor of the r o o m before the ceiling grinds t h e m i n t o
dust? Describe the r o o m and the puzzle as completely as possible,
perhaps lay out some pieces o n the table to simulate the in-game
rune-covered blocks, and t h e n put a t i m e r o n the game table and
start i t . Be aware that, for most players, the resulting tension and
time-pressure w i l l make any puzzle harder to solve, so even
relatively easy puzzles w i l l be challenging under time-pressure.
Implementing Puzzles
As m e n t i o n e d above, puzzles can be the most difficult encoun-
ters to design properly. I n general, designing puzzles that are too
hard to solve rather t h a n ones that are too easy is better. A difficult
puzzle that stumps the players gives you the chance to introduce
more clues and hints u n t i l they discover the solution. Leave a few
options available for the PCs t o discover more information about
the puzzle w i t h their skills and abilities. A n ancient carving i n the
wall may describe the creature or person w h o created the riddle or
puzzle, while the remains o f an adventurer found nearby could
include an ancient journal that describes a previous expedition's
experience w i t h the puzzle. W h e n designing a puzzle, keep some
contingency plans ready to use i n case the players prove unexpect-
edly baffled by i t .
If a puzzle is too easy, the encounter ends too soon and the
players derive n o sense o f accomplishment.
W h e n placing puzzles and hazards w i t h i n the c o n t e x t of an
adventure, remember that these encounters can take quite a b i t
longer to resolve than other encounters i n time as i t passes b o t h
in the adventure and i n the real world. Puzzles work best toward
the middle or end of an adventure. U s i n g one too early may make
b u i l d i n g up excitement and tension i n the adventure difficult.
Later o n , as the PCs become more i n v o l v e d i n the plot and the
players aware o f the stakes and risks, a longer encounter helps
build tension w i t h o u t diffusing i t . T h e pressure to solve a puzzle,
especially i n light o f other plot and encounter developments,
helps make these encounters more effective.
Problems with Puzzles
T h e potential stumbling block t o puzzles is they deviate from
the standard encounters most players expect to face. Your players
may n o t k n o w how to handle an encounter of this type, especially
if they are acclimated to using combat and violence to solve most
problems. Never be afraid to prod the players t o a c t i o n or present
the goal of an encounter i n a clear, straightforward manner. I f a
puzzle clearly stumps and frustrates the players, give t h e m a
chance to fight a monster that guards a key that can unlock the
door they need to open or pay a sage t o figure out the answer to a
riddle.
Hazards
E n v i r o n m e n t a l hazards such as floods, dangerous weather, and
other obstacles are m u c h more flexible and easier t o i m p l e m e n t
than riddles and classic puzzles. A n y problem that a traveler can
face i n a real-world wilderness is a good choice as a hazard
encounter. Floods, fearsome storms, blizzards, avalanches, land-
slides: all of these disasters make for effective hazards for an
encounter. Hazards are a good choice for wilderness encounters,
such as events to spring o n the PCs while they travel between
towns or walk to a local dungeon. A brutal storm or other event
reminds the players that their characters are in the wilderness and
must contend w i t h the e n v i r o n m e n t i n a d d i t i o n to monsters and
bandits. A few o f the hazards you can use include:
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• A heavy rainstorm begins, requiring the characters to find
shelter or end up caught i n a downpour. Use v i v i d descriptions for
the miserable conditions. Some players may ignore a n y t h i n g in
the game that does n o t pose any threat via the game rules. For
instance, rain cannot cause damage or h u r t the characters, so they
may choose to ignore i t . I f your players e x h i b i t such tendencies,
the rainstorm could cause flash floods that sweep away pack
animals or wash out roads. I f the PCs find or improvise a shelter
and keep their supplies safe, give out a small experience p o i n t
award. W h i l e a dragon or ogre may strike l i t t l e fear i n t o a powerful
warrior, full plate armor is l i t t l e more than a dead weight w h e n
caught i n front of an onrushing w a l l of water.
• A forest fire erupts near a trail the characters must follow.
Using spells or good p l a n n i n g , they must evade the fire while still
reaching their destination. A fire is also a good reason for monsters
to move toward civilized areas or travel closer to trade routes and
roads. A seemingly mundane disaster could have further repercus-
sions for the PCs. I f they have access to powerful magic or plenty
of allies, they m i g h t need to help quench the flames before the fire
advances t o Qeynos.
• A f t e r several days of steady rain, a tributary of Lake Rathetear
floods and washes out a bridge the PCs planned o n crossing. T h e
players must n o w t h i n k o f a p l a n to cross the whitewater river, a
task made even more d a u n t i n g as the river has risen above its
banks and runs m u c h faster t h a n n o r m a l . T h i s encounter is every
effective if the PCs are under pressure to cross the river as soon as
possible.
N a t u r a l hazards are also useful in dungeons. M a n y players fail
to realize that j o u r n e y i n g deep i n t o the earth presents many
p o t e n t i a l dangers, from cave-ins t o floods. Here are a few ideas for
natural hazards the characters can encounter i n a dungeon:
• T h e PCs must cross a wide, deep chasm far beneath the
surface. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, p r o v i d i n g anchors to
secure a rope the PCs could use to swing across. O f course, securing
the rope presents its o w n problems. W h i l e high-level PCs can use
magic and items t o float across the chasm easily, low-level
adventurers must use their wits and clever p l a n n i n g to get across.
• A cave-in cuts off the characters' escape route, forcing t h e m
either to dig t h e i r way out or seek an alternative exit from the
dungeon. T h i s simple encounter changes the tenor o f the rest of
the adventure, as the players are cut off from h o m e and must now
worry about normally t r i v i a l concerns such as food, water, and
light sources.
• T h e dungeon is located near Iceclad Ocean, leaving its lowest
levels completely flooded. I n a d d i t i o n to the strange monsters
that dwell w i t h i n the watery areas, the characters must come up
w i t h plans to survive under arctic water for extended periods of
time.
Using HazarOs
Hazards are a good way to t u r n seemingly harmless situations
i n t o more dangerous encounters. I f the PCs have made the trip
from t o w n to a local dungeon many times before, a sudden flash
flood along the trail reminds t h e m o f the dangers posed by the
wilderness — i t also catches t h e m off-guard and reminds them
that danger can strike at any t i m e once they are beyond the
friendly confines o f civilization.
Implementing Hazaros
Hazards should be placed w i t h i n an adventure alongside other
encounter types. T h e y work best as a setting or backdrop to
another k i n d o f encounter such as a puzzle or battle. A flooded
cave the characters must swim t h r o u g h is a mere annoyance. O n e
filled w i t h sharks is a b o t h a hazard and a tough fight. W h e n
t h i n k i n g of a hazard and how you wish to use it, consider blending
it w i t h a different encounter type to make the entire situation
m u c h more dangerous and e x c i t i n g .
O n c e you have i n m i n d how to i m p l e m e n t the hazard, refer to
Chapter 2: Game System for game rules on the more c o m m o n
adventuring hazards.
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dungeon.
M a n y hazard encounters are b i n a r y i n nature. I f a character
fails a c r i t i c a l J u m p , S w i m , o r C l i m b c h e c k , h e m a y face w h a t S t u c k D C : T h i s is t h e S t r e n g t h c h e c k D C n e c e s s a r y t o o p e n a
amounts t o instant death. T r yt o avoid t h e potential for such stuck door o f the listed type.
checks i n your encounters. L o s i n g a character t o a single die r o l l L o c k e d D C : T h e Strength check D C needed t o force open a
is n o t m u c h f u n f o r p l a y e r s , e s p e c i a l l y i f t h e y h a d l i t t l e c h a n c e t o locked door o f the listed type.
plan f o r a failed skill check a n d shield themselves f r o m a cata-
strophic failure. I f t h e players are f o o l i s h
and push their luck, they could place t h e m -
selves i n s u c h a p o s i t i o n , b u t n e v e r b u i l d
a n e n c o u n t e r t h a t forces PCs t o m a k e life-
Table 3-2 boors
o r - d e a t h s k i l l c h e c k s as t h e s t a t u s q u o .
Door T y p e Thickness Hardness Hit Points Stuck D C Locked D C
Simple wooden tin. 5 10 hp 13 15
Environments Good wooden 11/2 in. 5 15 hp 16 18
T h e s e t t i n g f o r a n e n c o u n t e r c a n be just
Strong wooden 2 in. 5 2 0 hp 23 25
as i m p o r t a n t as t h e m o n s t e r s , N P C s , a n d
puzzles t h a t t h e P C s m u s t h a n d l e . A f i g h t Stone 4 in. 8 6 0 hp 28 28
t h a t takes place o n a r i c k e t y bridge o v e r - Iron 2 in. 10 6 0 hp 28 28
l o o k i n g a waterfall presents q u i t e a f e w Portcullis, wooden 3 in 5 3 0 hp 25* 25*
m o r e challenges t h a n a b a t t l e i n a large,
Portcullis, iron 2 in. 10 6 0 hp 25* 25*
flat, p l a i n cave. A n e n v i r o n m e n t with
several effects, strange m a g i c a l events, a n d
Lock — 15 3 0 hp

o t h e r surprises c a n h e l p t u r n a d u l l e n - Hinge — 15 3 0 hp
counter i n t o a memorable experience.

*DC t o lift. Use a p p r o p r i a t e door f i g u r e f o r breaking.

Muntyane Objects
Within a dungeon or other enclosed
area, t h e c h a r a c t e r s m a y n e e d t o b r e a k d o w n a w a l l o r s m a s h W h e n building encounters, you may wish t otinker w i t h t h e
t h r o u g h a door. T h e f o l l o w i n g statistics apply t o most construc- S t r e n g t h D C s necessary f o r a P C t o f o r c e h e r w a y t h r o u g h a d o o r ,
tion c o m m o n l y found i n dungeons. w a l l , o r o t h e r b a r r i e r . U s e t h e f o l l o w i n g g u i d e l i n e s t o set t h e D C
W a l l T y p e : T h e c o n s t r u c t i o n m a t e r i a l used t o b u i l d t h e w a l l . for s u c h a S t r e n g t h c h e c k . A s w i t h e n c o u n t e r levels, t r a p statis-
Typical Thickness: T h e w i d t h o f a wall made f r o m this t i c s , a n d o t h e r a s p e c t s o f a n e n c o u n t e r , y o u s h o u l d set t h e D C s
material. necessary t o m o v e t h r o u g h barriers w i t h t h e party's a b i l i t i e s i n
mind.
B r e a k D C : T h e S t r e n g t h c h e c k necessary t o smash a h o l e i n
t h e w a l l as a s t a n d a r d a c t i o n . DC 10 o r l o w e r : A d o o r j u s t a b o u t a n y o n e c a n b r e a k o p e n ; a
H a r d n e s s : T h e w a l l ' s h a r d n e s s , as p e r a t t a c k i n g a n o b j e c t . b a r r i e r o r w a l l m a d e o u t o f a b r i t t l e m a t e r i a l n o t n o r m a l l y used f o r
c o n s t r u c t i o n t h a t a n o r m a l person c o u l d reasonably expect t o
H i t P o i n t s : T h e damage the w a l l can absorb before i t shatters.
break.
T h e listed h i t p o i n t s r e p r e s e n t a s i n g l e 10-ft. b y 10-ft. s e c t i o n .
Dealing this a m o u n t o f damage causes o n e s u c h s e c t i o n t o DC 11-15: A door t h a t a strong person could break w i t h o n e
collapse. try a n d a n average person m i g h t be able t o break w i t h one t r y ; a
f l i m s y m a t e r i a l n o r m a l l y used f o r i n t e r i o r w a l l s b u t n o t e x t e r i o r
C l i m b D C : T h e s k i l l c h e c k D C n o r m a l l y n e e d e d t o scale a w a l l
ones.
made f r o m t h e listed material.
DC 16—20: A d o o r t h a t a l m o s t a n y o n e c o u l d
break, given t i m e ; a t h i c k b u i l d i n g material, such
as w o o d , c o m m o n l y u s e d t o c o n s t r u c t d w e l l i n g s
b u t n o t n o r m a l l y used t o b u i l d f o r t i f i c a t i o n s .
Tabic 3-1 Walls
Wall T y p e Thickness Break D C Hardness Hit Points* Climb D C DC 2 1 - 2 5 : A d o o r t h a t o n l y a strong o r very
strong person has a hope o f breaking, probably
Masonry 1 Ft. 35 8 ? 0 hp 15
n o t o n the first try; a reinforced w o o d e n wall o r
Superior masonry 1 ft. 35 8 90 hp 20 a t h i n w a l l b u i l t o f stone o r brick.
Reinforced masonry 1 ft. 45 8 180 hp 15 DC 26+: A door that only an exceptionally
Hewn stone 3 ft. 50 8 5 4 0 hp 22 strong person has a hope o f breaking; a typical
Unworked stone 5 ft. 65 8 ?00hp 20 stone w a l l o r heavily reinforced w o o d e n barri-
cade.
Iron 3 in. 30 10 ? 0 hp 25
Paper Paper-thin 1 — 1 hp 30
Lockeb boors
Wood 6 in. 20 5 6 0 hp 21
I n a d u n g e o n o r b u i l d i n g , t h e d e n i z e n s m a y use
Magically t r e a t e d * — +20 x2 x2 — l o c k s t o s e c u r e s e n s i t i v e areas o r k e e p treasure
safe f r o m t h i e v e s . T h e D C t o p i c k a l o c k w i t h a
"These modifiers can be applied t o any o f the other categories and types. A magically P i c k L o c k c h e c k o f t e n falls i n t o t h e range o f 2 0

treated wall has spells placed upon it o r was constructed using arcane methods. Magically
treated walls have a minimum of 5 0 hit points.
Doors
Doors are c o m m o n features i n d u n g e o n s a n d o t h e r
settings. F u r t h e r m o r e , t h e PCs m a y have t o cope w i t h stuck o r
to 30, a l t h o u g h locks w i t h lower o r h i g h e r D C s
are p o s s i b l e . A d o o r c a n h a v e m o r e t h a n o n e
l o c k , e a c h o f w h i c h m u s t be u n l o c k e d separately.
Locked doors should have Pick Lock D C s that
r e m a i n r e l a t i v e l y s t a t i c as t h e P C s g a i n l e v e l s —
a player w h o spends s k i l l ranks o n t h e P i c k L o c k
s k i l l s h o u l d b e r e w a r d e d f o r d o i n g so. I f y o u k e e p r a i s i n g t h e D C
enclosed f o r l o c k s , t h e P C ' s c h a n c e o f success r e m a i n s s t a t i c as h e g a i n s
levels. L o c k s w i t h h i g h D C s are a p p r o p r i a t e t o i m p o r t a n t trea-
sures o r i n areas w h e r e t h e N P C s c o u l d a f f o r d s u c h i t e m s , b u t
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d r i v i n g u p t h e D C o f all t h e locks t h e PCs encounter simply Water: M o s t characters lack t h e ability t o breathe water,
because t h e y are b e t t e r a t o p e n i n g t h e m makes little sense. m a k i n g i t a dangerous setting f o ra n encounter. A completely
F u r t h e r m o r e , i f t h e party lacks a character capable o f o p e n i n g s u b m e r g e d e n c o u n t e r a r e a is s l i g h t l y o v e r k i l l . A n e n c o u n t e r i n a
l o c k s , d o o r s c a n b e c o m e a n n o y i n g w a s t e s o f t i m e as t h e p a r t y m u s t p a r t i a l l y s u b m e r g e d area, h o w e v e r , p r o v i d e s f o r a host o f o p t i o n s .
batter t h r o u g h t h e m . W h i l e presenting o n l y u n l o c k e d doors t o U n d e a d a n d c o n s t r u c t s s u c h as g o l e m s d o n o t n e e d t o b r e a t h e
s u c h a p a r t y is u n r e a s o n a b l e , h i g h D C l o c k s a r e w a s t e d o n t h e m . water. S u c h creatures c o u l d p u t this e n v i r o n m e n t t o t h e i r a d v a n -
Instead, focus o n s e t t i n g t h e break D C for doors t o manageable tage, using grapple attacks t o p u l l t h e PCs b e n e a t h t h e water t o
levels. d r o w n t h e m . E v e n b e t t e r , a n e n e m y w i z a r d w i t h access t o spells
t h a t d e a l c o l d d a m a g e c o u l d f l a s h freeze p o r t i o n s o f t h e w a t e r ,
Encounter Dressing t r a p p i n g some o f t h e characters w i t h i n t h e ice. A s a rule o f t h u m b ,
A d d i n g a few interesting items or a nifty setting t o an encounter a P C m u s t m a k e a R e f l e x save w i t h a D C e q u a l t o t h e D C necessary
c a n t r a n s f o r m i t from a t y p i c a l g a m e s e q u e n c e t o a t h r i l l i n g , h e r o i c t o resist t h e spell i n o r d e r t o a v o i d b e c o m i n g t r a p p e d .
e v e n t . H e r e are a f e w s i m p l e i t e m s y o u c a n a d d t o y o u r e n c o u n t e r s
t o s p i c e t h e m u p . M o s t o f t h e s e p i e c e s are b e s t u s e d i n e n c o u n t e r s Balancing Encounter t)iFFicuLties
— after a l l , a social e n c o u n t e r w o r k s o u t just a b o u t t h e same i n t h e
A n e n c o u n t e r l e v e l ( E L ) is a measure used t o d e t e r m i n e h o w t o u g h
safe c o n f i n e s o f a n i n n o r i n t h e m i d d l e o f a r i c k e t y b r i d g e . S i n c e
a n obstacle is t o o v e r c o m e . E n c o u n t e r s w i d i h i g h E L s are best suited t o
a significant part o f combat involves gaining a superior position,
p o w e r f u l a d v e n t u r e r s o r as t h e c l i m a x e s o f a d v e n t u r e s f o r low-level
t h e t e r r a i n a n d items available i n t h e b a t t l e area c a n c e r t a i n l y
characters. A n E L d i a t equals t h e average l e v e l o f t h e P C s i n t h e party
affect the encounter's f l o w and o u t c o m e .
m a k e s a g o o d c h a l l e n g e o n average. W h e n t h e E L is t w o o r t h r e e p o i n t s
B r i d g e s : A b r i d g e is a g r e a t s e t t i n g f o r a b a t t l e . I t m a k e s b u l l
h i g h e r t h a n t h i s average, t h e e n c o u n t e r is t o u g h e n o u g h t h a t o n e o r m o r e
r u s h a n d g r a p p l i n g a t t a c k s a t t r a c t i v e t a c t i c s , as p u s h i n g a n o p p o -
PCs m a y perish t r y i n g t o defeat o r solve t h e e n c o u n t e r .
n e n t o v e r t h e side a l l o w s a P C o r N P C t o t a k e o u t a n o p p o n e n t
w i t h one attack. A d d i n g a few complications to a bridge encoun-
Calculating Encounter Levels
t e r is a l s o r a t h e r s i m p l e . A fragile b r i d g e m a y s h u d d e r o r c r u m b l e
O n c e y o u h a v e r u n a few o f your o w n adventures for a particular group
during the battle,forcing the combatants to move toward one end
o f PCs, y o u w i l l d e v e l o p a n idea w h i c h c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s w i l l p r o v e t o o
o r a n o t h e r as t h e f i g h t p r o g r e s s e s . Y o u c a n r e q u i r e t h e c h a r a c t e r s
easy o r t o o t o u g h f o r t h e m a n d so design e n c o u n t e r s f o r subsequent
(and the N P C s , t o be fair) t o make Balance checks t o keep their
a d v e n t u r e s t o y o u r desired l e v e l o f d i f f i c u l t y w i t h o u t r e s o r t i n g t o
f o o t i n g o n a n unsteady bridge. T h e D C for these checks s h o u l d
c a l c u l a t i n g t h e i r ELs. S i n c e t h e m a t h i n v o l v e d f o r c a l c u l a t i n g t h e ELs o f
n o r m a l l y b e set t o 1 0 , as B a l a n c e is n o t a c o m m o n s k i l l a n d t h e
combat encounters c a n be a bit more like accounting t h a n gaming,
c o m b a t w o u l d q u i c k l y b e c o m e d u l l i f e v e r y o n e spends t h e e n -
g e t t i n g t o t h e p o i n t w h e r e y o u c a n dispense w i t h c a l c u l a t i n g t h e m w i l l
counter falling over and p i c k i n g themselves up.
m a k e y o u r G M i n g l i f e s i m p l e r ; h o w e v e r , w e d o present t h e m e t h o d s f o r
F i r e : A large blaze deals d a m a g e t o those w h o c o m e t o o close c a l c u l a t i n g E L s h e r e , as t h e y p r o v i d e a g o o d idea o f h o w t o c o n s t r u c t
t o i t a n d s e r v e s as a f o r m i d a b l e b a r r i e r d u r i n g a b a t t l e . W h e n u s e d b a l a n c e d e n c o u n t e r s a n d a m e t h o d t o test t h e p o t e n t i a l d i f f i c u l t y o f
i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h creatures i m m u n e t o heat damage, a fire q u e s t i o n a b l e e n c o u n t e r s before y o u s p r i n g t h e m o n t h e PCs.
constricts the PCs' tactical options.
T r a p s are s i m p l e ; t h e y h a v e a n E L e q u a l t o t h e trap's l i s t e d C R .
F u r n i t u r e : E v e n a few s i m p l e c h a i r s a n d tables w i l l spice u p a n
S o c i a l a n d puzzle e n c o u n t e r s always h a v e a n E L e q u a l t o t h e
encounter. Monsters can j u m p atop a table t o gain h i g h e r g r o u n d
party's average level.
o n t h e PCs, w h i l e chairs m a k e g o o d i m p r o v i s e d w e a p o n s . F u r t h e r -
C o m b a t e n c o u n t e r s h a v e a n E L based o n t h e C R o f t h e monsters t h e
m o r e , m a n e u v e r i n g t h r o u g h a n area c l u t t e r e d w i t h chairs a n d
PCs w i l l face. T o c a l c u l a t e a c o m b a t e n c o u n t e r ' s E L , t a k e t h e h i g h e s t C R
o v e r t u r n e d t a b l e s is t r i c k y a t b e s t . R e d u c e a c h a r a c t e r ' s s p e e d b y
f o r t h e m o n s t e r s i n v o l v e d i n t h e f i g h t . T h i s is t h e e n c o u n t e r ' s base E L .
5 0 % w h e n s h e m o v e s t h r o u g h s u c h areas.
O r g a n i z e t h e rest o f t h e m o n s t e r s i n t o g r o u p s b a s e d o n t h e i r C R .
I c e : A slippery, s l i c k surface, ice requires PCs t o m a k e B a l a n c e
F o r e x a m p l e , c o u n t u p h o w m a n y C R 1 m o n s t e r s are i n v o l v e d i n
checks ( D C 12) t o avoid slipping i f they m o v e more t h a n half
t h e e n c o u n t e r , h o w m a n y C R 2 m o n s t e r s , a n d so o n . I f s e v e r a l
t h e i r speed i n a r o u n d . T h u s , archers a n d spellcasters w i t h r a n g e d
m o n s t e r s share t h e h i g h e s t C R , organize t h e m i n t o a g r o u p , t o o .
m a g i c g a i n a n a d v a n t a g e , as m e l e e o r i e n t e d c h a r a c t e r s must
I f t h e g r o u p ' s base E L is less t h a n o n e , m u l t i p l y t h e n u m b e r o f
slowly advance o r risk falling. T o add a further c o m p l i c a t i o n ,
c r e a t u r e s i n t h e g r o u p b y t h e i r f r a c t i o n a l C R a n d t r e a t t h e m as a
perhaps creatures l u r k i n t h e w a t e r b e n e a t h t h e ice; a l l o w t h e m t o
group o fthat many C R 1 monsters.
make Strength checks t o shatter the iceand attack those above.
C a l c u l a t e t h e E L o f e a c h o f these groups i n t h e f o l l o w i n g m a n n e r .
S n o w : S i m i l a r t o ice, s n o w h i n d e r s m o v e m e n t a n d gives some
E a c h g r o u p starts w i t h a base E L equal t o t h e creatures' C R . A d d o n e t o
m o n s t e r s t h e a b i l i t y t o l u r k u n s e e n i n t h e e n c o u n t e r area. C h a r -
t h e group's E L f o r e a c h creature b e y o n d t h e first, u p t o four. For every t w o
acters m o v i n g t h r o u g h knee-deep s n o w m o v e a t h a l f t h e i r speed,
creatures b e y o n d f o u r i n t h e g r o u p , increase t h e E L b y a n a d d i t i o n a l o n e
w h i l e characters m a y o n l y m o v e a t q u a r t e r speed i n waist deep o r
u p t o t h e t e n t h creature. For every f u l l f o u r creatures b e y o n d t h e t e n t h ,
h i g h e r drifts. S m a l l creatures adapted t o c o l d c o n d i t i o n s m a y
increase t h e E L b y a n a d d i t i o n a l o n e .
burrow t h r o u g h snow, l u r k i n g beneath t ostrike at unsuspecting
characters. For e x a m p l e , a g r o u p o f 2 0 C R 1 creatures w o u l d h a v e a n E L
c a l c u l a t e d i n t h i s m a n n e r . S i n c e t h e c r e a t u r e s h a v e a base C R o f 1,
T h r e e D i m e n s i o n s : A n e n c o u n t e r area t h a t a l l o w s m o n s t e r s
t h e i r base E L is a l s o 1 . F o r t h e f i r s t t h r e e m o n s t e r s i n t h e g r o u p
and characters t o m o v e u p a n d d o w n relative t o o n e a n o t h e r
b e y o n d t h e f i r s t , w e a d d 1 t o t h e base E L t o b r i n g i t t o 4 . W e h a v e
opens u p many tactical options. T h e actual items t h a t allow
n o w accounted for 4 o f the monsters i n t h e group out of 20. W i t h the
m o v e m e n t can take o n a few different forms. A b o a r d a ship,t h e
r e m a i n i n g creatures, w e increase t h e E L by 1 for every t w o , u p t o t h e
characters can c l i m b t h e r i g g i n g a n d masts; i n a d u n g e o n , a w a l l
t e n t h creature. T h e r e f o r e , w e increase t h e E L by 3 since t h r e e groups
m a y be c o v e r e d w i t h v i n e s o r s t u d d e d w i t h w i d e ledges. A spider's
o f t w o b r i n g us u p t o t e n m o n s t e r s a c c o u n t e d f o r . T h e E L is n o w 7.
l a i r is c o v e r e d w i t h s t i c k y w e b b i n g t h a t a l l o w s t h e m o n s t e r s t o
W e s t i l l h a v e t e n creatures t o f a c t o r i n t o t h e E L . For every a d d i t i o n a l
c l i m b w h i l e c o n f i n i n g the PCs to the floor. A b u i l d i n gor dungeon
four m o n s t e r s , w e increase t h e E L by a n a d d i t i o n a l o n e . W e h a v e t e n
r o o m m i g h t c o n t a i n w o o d e n ledges accessible v i a ladders o r stairs.
c r e a t u r e s l e f t , so t w o f u l l g r o u p s o f f o u r . T h e r e f o r e , t h e f i n a l E L is 9 .
I f a n e n c o u n t e r has a f e w d i f f e r e n t levels characters o n w h i c h c a n
We c o u l d add u p t o o n e m o r e C R 1 creature t o t h e encounter
stand, archers a n d spellcasters b e c o m e m u c h more effective.
w i t h o u t c h a n g i n g the EL, since w e o n l y c o u n t full groups o f t w o or
M o v i n g u p l a d d e r s o r c l i m b i n g w a l l s is a s l o w p r o c e s s , a l l o w i n g
four w h e n dealing w i t h more t h a n four monsters i n a group.
ranged fighters t o p e l t t h e i r targets for several r o u n d s before t h e i r
e n e m i e s c a n close i n . M o s t players n e v e r c o n s i d e r a t t a c k s from O n c e y o u h a v e t h e E L s o f t h e i n d i v i d u a l groups c a l c u l a t e d , y o u m u s t
below o r above, forcing t h e m t o adopt n e wtactics o n the fly t o n o w f i g u r e o u t t h e e n c o u n t e r ' s o v e r a l l E L . C o m p a r e t h e lowest E L
deal w i t h the PCs' enemies. a m o n g t h e groups t o t h e n e x t lowest. I f t h e t w o ELs are m o r e t h a n t w o
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apart, drop the lower of the two. Those monsters are simply too weak to
have much effect on the encounter. If the two ELs are w i t h i n two of each
other, combine the two groups into one group w i t h an EL equal to the
higher group's EL plus 1. If the two groups have the same EL, combine
them into one group w i t h an EL equal to their base EL plus 2. Continue
this process until you have only one group left.
For example, let us say we have an encounter w i t h five groups of
creatures w i t h the following ELs: 12,10, 10, 8, and 4. W e start out by
comparing the two lowest ELs, 8 and 4. Since 8 is more than two places
greater than 4, we drop the EL 4 group from our consideration. Those
monsters still take part in the encounter, but they are too weak compared
to the most rxwerful monsters to play any significant role i n the action.
We now compare the two lowest ELs remaining, 10 and 8. Since 8 lies
within two places o f 10, these two groups are combined into one group
with an EL one higher than the highest EL between the two o f them.
Since 10 is the higher EL, we add 1 to yield a group EL o f 11. W e now
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have three groups w i t h ELs o f 12, 11, and 10. Again, we compare the
groups w i t h the two lowest ELs, 11 and 10. Since these two groups are
w i t h i n two places of each other, we once again combine them and add
1 to the highest EL between them, for a group EL of 12. W e now have
two ELs to look at, 12 and 12. Since combining two groups w i t h the same
EL yields one group w i t h an EL two higher than their base ELs, the total
EL is 14.
Encounter Level Summary
• W h e n c o m b i n i n g t w o groups w i t h the same EL, add 2 to one
group's EL to determine their final EL.
• If one group has an E L one or t w o points lower t h a n the other
group's, the t o t a l E L equals the higher group's E L + 1.
• I f one group has an EL three or more points lower t h a n the
other group's, the t o t a l EL equals the higher group's EL.

HOLD Many Monsters do 1 Use?

You have selected a monster out of Monsters of Norrath that you want to throw at your party of PCs. H o w can you determine how many
of the monsters will make a good encounter for the characters?
Take the average character level of the PCs i n the group. As a quick way to estimate the power of races such as ogres and trolls (races
that have racial XP penalties) for whom character level is not a comprehensive indication of a character's power, simply add one character
level to those characters before calculating the average. So, a 3rd-level barbarian would be estimated as a 4dvlevel character i n detennining
the average.
These qu ick guidel ines assume a group of four characters. If your group has fewer than four PCs, subtract 1 from the resulting average level
(treat a zero as one, though). I f the contains more than four PCs, add 1 to the average level for every two additional characters over four.
Compare the average character level to the C R o f the monster you selected.
If the average character level is equal to or lower than the monster's CR, then you need only one monster for a balanced encounter. I f
the C R is significantly above the average character level, the monster may be too difficult for the characters to face.
If the average character level is higher than the monster's CR, you will need to add more monsters. Start w i t h an encounter level (EL)
equal to the C R of the monster and add monsters as described next until the EL is adjusted high enough to equal the average character level.
First, add up to three additional monsters, each time adding one to the EL until the adj usted EL equals the party's average level. If the adj usted
EL is still too low after three monsters, add up to three pairs of monsters, each time adding one more to the adjusted EL. If you get to ten
monsters and the adjusted EL is still lower than the average character level, then add groups of four monsters to the encounter and add one
more to the adjusted EL for each four additional monsters added.
If you get over 20 monsters, then you are probably dealing w i t h a monster that is too weak to pose a viable threat to the characters, no
matter how many swarm into the encounter. Choosing a different monster type would be advisable, or you might use advancement rules
to increase the H i t Dice or levels of the monster you already selected, or you might find a more powerful creature that makes a suitable addition
to the encounter to bolster the ranks of the weaklings.

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chapter
Rewards
A h e r o ' s l i f e is n o t w i t h o u t i t s r e w a r d s . A p a r t f r o m a f e w p r i e s t s
and paladins, fewcitizens o f N o r r a t h w o u l d endure t h e pains a n d
perils o f a hero's life i f there were n o t some rewards apart f r o m t h e
moral satisfaction o f accomplishing a noble deed. T h e t o w n
b l a c k s m i t h ' s o c c u p a t i o n a l hazards n o r m a l l y d o n o t i n c l u d e b e i n g
s w a l l o w e d w h o l e a n d d r o w n i n g i n gastric a c i d , b u t t h e b l a c k s m i t h ' s
is l i f e l i m i t e d t o m o r e m u n d a n e r e w a r d s f o r m u n d a n e e n d e a v o r s .
M a s t e r i n g n e w m a g i c s , r e c o v e r i n g a n c i e n t treasures, o r b e c o m i n g
popular enough t h a t all t h e farmers' daughters l o o k u p o n t h e m
favorably a l l p r o v i d e t h a t extra b i t o f m o t i v a t i o n f o rheroes w h o
p u t t h e i r lives i n j e o p a r d y t o reach t h e i r goals. Rewards f o r
characters come i n three p r i m a r y forms: experience p o i n t s , trea-
sure, a n d f a c t i o n . T h i s c h a p t e r covers a l l t h r e e .
Experience Points
W h e n t h e PCs defeat m o n s t e r s , c o m p l e t e quests, a n d succeed
at o t h e r i m p o r t a n t tasks, t h e y g a i n e x p e r i e n c e p o i n t s ( X P ) . T h e
greater t h e feat, relative t o t h e party's level, t h e m o r e X P y o u
a w a r d . O v e r t h e c o u r s e o f m a n y g a m e sessions, P C s w i l l a c c u m u -
l a t e X P , a n d as t h e i r t o t a l s X P i n c r e a s e , t h e y r i s e i n l e v e l a n d so
b e c o m e capable o f e v e n greater feats.
AuxiroingXP
A w a r d i n g X P requires y o u t o assign a d i f f i c u l t y v a l u e t o e a c h
and every challenge t h a t t h e PCs face. T h e s e s i t u a t i o n s c a n
i n v o l v e a n y t h i n g f r o m a quest t o a g r o u p o f monsters t o a r i d d l e
t h e characters m u s t solve. E a c h s i t u a t i o n receives a C h a l l e n g e
R a t i n g ( C R ) t h a t measures its d i f f i c u l t y ; t h e h i g h e r t h e C h a l l e n g e
R a t i n g o f a quest, encounter, o r s i t u a t i o n , t h e m o r e experience
t h e party gains by o v e r c o m i n g i t .
Sometimes, decide whether or n o t t h e party t r i u m p h e d over a
c h a l l e n g e is easy. E i t h e r t h e P C s k i l l e d t h e d r a g o n o r t h e y d i d n o t .
O t h e r times, victory c a n be harder t o judge.
E x a m p l e : T h e PCs w a n t t o i n v a d e t h e castle o f t h e i r e n e m y ,
the Emperor C r u s h b o n e . T h e y c o u l d charge the gate and try t o k i l l
a l l t h e guards; t h e y c o u l d sneak o v e r t h e walls at n i g h t a n d m a y b e
k i l l a g u a r d o r t w o i n t h e process. I n s t e a d , t h o u g h , t h e y disguise
themselves a n d bribe a guard t o a d m i t t h e m . D i d they overcome
t h e c h a l l e n g e o f e n t e r i n g t h e f o r t r e s s ? T h e y g a i n e d e n t r y , s o , yes:
t h e party defeated t h e guards w h o m C r u s h b o n e ordered t o keep it
o u t , a n d t h u s t h e P C s s h o u l d r e c e i v e j u s t as m u c h e x p e r i e n c e as
if they h a d f o u g h t t h e guards.
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Characters never receive experience points f o r situations i n
w h i c h they d i d n o tparticipate.
E x a m p l e : T h e party split u p after s n e a k i n g i n t o Crushbone's
castle. T w o o f t h e PCs f i g h t a t h r i l l i n g battle against t h e e v i l ore
w a r l o r d , d e f e a t h i m , a n d f o r c e h i m t o release t h e p r i n c e s s a n d b e g
for h i s w r e t c h e d life. T h e o t h e r PCs a c c i d e n t a l l y get themselves
l o c k e d i n a c e l l a r a n d d o n o t f i n d a w a y o u t u n t i l t h e a d v e n t u r e is
n e a r l y f i n i s h e d . E v e r y o n e shares t h e e x p e r i e n c e p o i n t a w a r d f o r
sneaking i n t o t h e castle, b u t o n l y t h e first t w o characters receive
X P fordefeating Emperor Crushbone.
C h a r a c t e r s , h o w e v e r , s t i l l deserve a share i n t h e award e v e n i f
they were k n o c k e d unconscious, magically h u r l e d far away, o r
otherwise t a k e n o u t o f t h e fight against t h e i r w i l l . T h e y still
participated. T h i s rule e v e n remains true f o r PCs w h o die i n an
e n c o u n t e r . I f s o m e o n e later resurrects a k i l l e d , she receives h e r
share o f t h e X P f r o m t h a t fatal e n c o u n t e r .
T a b l e 4 - 1 : E x p e r i e n c e P o i n t A w a r d s tells h o w m u c h X P a
party should receive f o r o v e r c o m i n g a single challenge. Usually,
t h i s c h a l l e n g e is a m o n s t e r o r o t h e r e n e m y , b u t y o u c a n use t h e
t a b l e f o r o t h e r c h a l l e n g e s as w e l l . T o c a l c u l a t e t h e e x p e r i e n c e
award fora complete situation, d o t h e following:
1. C o m p u t e t h e C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g f o r e a c h m o n s t e r o r q u e s t ( o r
other challenge) overcome.
2. F i n d t h e a v e r a g e l e v e l o f t h e P C s i n t h e p a r t y . T h i s is t h e
party level.
3. L o o k o n T a b l e 4 — 1 : E x p e r i e n c e Point Awards. Find the
c o l u m n for the situation's Challenge Rating a n d then look d o w n
t o t h e r o w f o r t h e p a r t y l e v e l . T h e listed a m o u n t gives t h e p r o p e r
X P award for that situation.
4. D i v i d e this a m o u n t o f X P a m o n g t h e PCs w h o began t h e
encounter.
T h i s process is t h e n r e p e a t e d f o r a n y a d d i t i o n a l m o n s t e r s
d e f e a t e d , traps o v e r c o m e , quests c o m p l e t e d , a n d so f o r t h .
E x a m p l e : T h e p a r t y t h a t i n v a d e d C r u s h b o n e ' s castle consisted
o f o n e 6 t h - l e v e l P C , t w o 7th-level PCs, a n d o n e 8th-level PC.
T h e i r a v e r a g e l e v e l is 7, s o t h e y a r e a 7 t h - l e v e l p a r t y . T h e G M
decides t h a t e n t e r i n g t h e c a s t l e past a l l t h e g u a r d s c a r r i e d a
C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g o f 4. F o r s n e a k i n g i n u n d e r t h e g u a r d s ' noses,
therefore, the G M awards 1,681 X P t o t h e party. T h e four
characters i n t h e party receive 4 2 0 experience points each. T h e
8th- a n do n e 7th-level P C defeated Crushbone, a n o p p o n e n t w i t h
a C R o f 9. T h e s e t w o P C s c o u n t as a 7 t h - l e v e l p a r t y , so t h e y s h a r e
the 9,604 X P award for t h a t e n c o u n t e r and receive 4,802 X P each.
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Table 4-1: Experience Point Au>arbs

Level CR 1 CR 2 CR 3 CR 4 CR 5 CR 6 CR 7 CR 8 CR? CR10

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1st 700 1,400 2.100 2,740 4,704 * * »

2nd 700 1,400 2.100 2,740 4,704 7,526

• • • •
3rd 525 1,050 2,100 2,740 4,116 6,586 10,537
• •
4th 4?0 ?80 1,760 2,800 3.720 5,488 7,683 12,273 17,667
»

5th 42? 858 1,715 2,450 3,500 4,700 6,860 7,604 15,366 24,586
6th 360 720 1,441 2,058 2,740 4,200 5,880 8 3 2 11,525 18,440
7th 274 588 1,176 1,681 2,401 3,430 4,?00 6,860 7,604 13,446
8th * 336 672 1,345 1,721 2,744 3,?20 5,600 7,840 10,776
?th * * 378 756 1,513 2,161 3,087 4,410 6,300 8,820
10th
• • 420 840 1,681 2,401 3,430 4,700 7,000
*

nth * 462 724 1,84? 2,641

* * * 3,773 5,3?0
* « »
12th * * 504 1,008 2,017 2,881 4,116
«
• •
13th * 546 2,185
* * 1,072 3,121
14th * * * * *
• * 588 1,176 2,353
*
•
*
15th * * * 630 1,261
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•
* *
16th * * * 672

Level C R 11 CR12 CR13 CR14 CR15 CR16 CR17 CR18 CR 1? CR20

• • • • • •
»
5th * * *

6th 27,503
• • •
* * * * * *
* * *
7th 1 8 , 8 2 4 30,118 48,18?
•
* * *

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* *
8th 1 5 , 3 6 6 21.513 34,421 55,073 * * *

7th 12,348 17,287 24,202 38,723 61,757

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* * *

10th •
*
7,800 13.720 17,208 26,871 43,026 68,841
•
*

11th 7,700 10.780 15,072 21,12? 27.580 47,32? 75,726

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*
•
12th 5,880 8,400 11,760 16,464 23.050 32,26? 51,631 82,610 • •
13th 4,45? 6,370 7,100 12,740 17.836 24,770 34,75? 55,734 87.474 *

14th 3,361 4,802 6,860 ?,800 13.720 17,208 26,871 37,648 60,236 76,378
15th 2,521 3,602 5,145 7,350 10,500 14,700 20,580 28,812 40337 64,53?
16th 1,345 2,68? 3,842 5,488 7,840 11,200 15,680 21,752 30.733 43,026
17th 714 1,42? 2,857 4,082 5,831 8,330 11,700 16,660 23324 32,654
18th * 756 1,513 3,025 4,322 6,174 8,820 12,600 17,640 24,676
19-th * * 778 3,173 4,562 6,517 7,310 13,300
1,577 18,620
* *
20th * 840 1,681 3,361 4,802 6,860 7,800 14,000
*
•
21st * 882 1.765 3,52? 5,042
* 7,203 10,270
*
•
22nd * * ?24
* 1,84? 3,6?8 5,282 7,546
* *
23rd
•
* * * ?66 1,733 3,866 5,522
*
•
* * »
24th * 1,008 2.017 4,034
•
* * * * * *
25th * 1,050 2.101
*
•
* * * * *
26th * * 1,072

• • •
27th
* * * *
*

Level CR21 CR22 CR23 CR24 CR25 CR26 CR27 CR28 CR2? CR30
• •
* «
•
* *
14th * *
103,262 *
•
15th * * * « »
* *

16th 6 8 , 8 4 1 110,146
•
* * * * * *

• •
* * » »
17th 45,715 73,144 117,031 *

• • •
*
18th 34,574 48.404 77,447 123,715 * *
1?th 26,068 36,475 51,073 81,74? 130,7?? * * *
• •
20th 17,600 2 7 , 4 4 0 38,416 53,782 86,052 137,683
• •
* *
21st 14,700 20,580 28,812 40337 56.472 ?0,354 144,567 * * *
22nd 10,780 15,400 21,560 30,184 42,258 57,161 74,657 151,451 * *
23rd 7,88? 11,270 16,100 22,540 31,556 44,178 61,850 78,760 158,335
24th 5,762 8,232 11,760 16,800 23,520 32,728 46,07? 64,53? 103,262 165,220
25th 4,202 6,003 8,575 12,250 17,500 24,500 34300 48,020 67,228 107,565
26th 2,185 4,370 6,243 8,718 12,740 18,200 25,480 35.672 47,741 67,717
27th 1,134 2,26? 4,538 6,483 7,261 13,230 18,700 26,460 37,044 51,862
*
28th 1,176 2,353 4,706 6,723 ?,604 13,720 17,600 27,440 38,416
* *
27th 1,21? 2,437 4,874 6,?63 7,747 14,210 20.300 28,420

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* »
30th 1,261 2,521 5,042 7,203 10,270 14,700 21,000
 EverQuest RPG: Game Master's Guioe
Parties receive n o X P for encounters w i t h CRs too low or too
h i g h for their level. Low C R opponents are too feeble to challenge
a party except under the most unusual circumstances. A l s o , PCs
should have n o chance o f surviving combat w i t h very h i g h C R
adversaries; i f they do, t h e n they must possess equipment too
powerful for their level, w h i c h means i n the game world they are
not overcoming the situation and so they learn n o t h i n g from the
challenge. Alternately, overcoming such a highly rated challenge
might mean the PCs are facing an epic-level foe, such as o n
opponent that requires 10, 20, or even 30 or more heroes to face
at one time. I n this case, you could either extrapolate this chart for
a value to award for defeating a foe such as Cazic-Thule or simply
assign an award that reflects the difficulty o f this task.
i V a r i a n t : A d j u s t i n g Level A d v a n c e m e n t R a t e
T h e experience awards as shown i n Table 4 - 1 are de-
signed to have PCs gain a level after 10 to 12 appropriately
challenging encounters. A s low-level EverQuest characters
tend to be able to take o n opponents w i t h CRs j ust above the
party level, low-level PCs w i l l gain levels w i t h even fewer
encounters. T h e goal o f this design is t o allow low-level PCs
to work through their i n i t i a l few levels quickly and gain a
level about every two play sessions; this design also assumes
that your group meets once or twice a m o n t h to play.
G a i n i n g levels relatively q u i c k l y allows the PCs to progress
at a reasonable rate i n real time so players can see t h e i r
characters progressing and changing.
If your gaming group is fortunate enough t o play more
frequently, once or more a week o n average, t h e n we
recommend you do the u n t h i n k a b l e and increase the values
on T a b l e 3 - 1 : Character A d v a n c e m e n t i n the EverQuest:
Player's Handbook t o require more X P before gaining an-
other level — even d o u b l i n g the values o n Table 3 - 1 is n o t
out o f the question. For groups that can play regularly,
advancing PCs too q u i c k l y w i l l leave players feeling that
they were just getting i n t o their characters by the time they
are already 3 0 t h level. W h a t e v e r you do, make sure all the
players are aware o f the change and content w i t h i t .
A s a side note o n adjusting X P requirements for level
advancement, unless you alter treasure rewards as w e l l , PCs
advancing under the higher X P requirements o f a modified
Table 3-1 w i l l face more enemies and get more treasure
hoards per level — and w i l l therefore be wealthier t h a n PCs
progressing under the published advancement requirements
(who w i l l usually find themselves a b i t short o n coins and
need to make tough decisions o n what they buy w i t h t h e i r
funds). T h i s imbalance makes things such as trade skill items
more attainable for PCs under slower level progressions
since they have the wealth to make more item creation
attempts.
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determining Challenge Ratings
D e t e r m i n i n g the C R for any obstacle the PCs overcome is an
easy matter. T h i s section gives guidelines on m a k i n g such deter-
minations.
Single Adversaries
Table 4 - 1 : Experience Point Awards is easiest to use for single
monsters or small groups o f monsters. Each monster from
EverQuest: Monsters of Norrath comes w i t h a Challenge R a t i n g
ready to use. For instance, a 3rd-level party that killed four C R 2
monsters would receive a total award of 4,200 experience points
(4 x 1,050). Enemies that are summoned or otherwise brought
i n t o an encounter by magic d o n o t count toward the total X P
award. A n enemy's Challenge R a t i n g already accounts for its
ability to add new combatants t o a fight.
Monsters Beloio CR 1
Some adversaries receive Challenge Ratings lower t h a n 1.
A l o n e , they are n o t significant threats t o a 1 st-level party, though
they m i g h t become quite dangerous i n groups. Such monsters
receive challenge ratings o f 1/2 or even 1/4: t w o or four o f t h e m
count as a decent opponent for a 1 st-level party. W h e n a party
defeats such a feeble adversary, find the X P award as if the creature
had a Challenge R a t i n g of 1, and t h e n divide that figure by 2 or
4, as appropriate. I n a d d i t i o n , consider such CRs as another step
d o w n for purposes of whether or n o t PCs gain X P from t h e m at all.
For instance, a 7th-level party still gains X P from C R 1 opponents,
but would n o t for a C R 1/2 opponent. Likewise, only 5th-level
parties and lower gain X P for obstacles w i t h a C R of less than 1/
2.
C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g s For G r o u p s
You may prefer t o award X P as i f a group of weak adversaries
counted as a single, more powerful foe. Swarms and mobs can be
more dangerous t h a n their i n d i v i d u a l component creatures. For
instance, a h i g h - l e v e l warrior could k i l l a single spiderling w i t h
t r i v i a l ease, w h i l e the spiderling has n o chance of harming the
warrior. A dozen spiderlings, however, could press around the
warrior and all grab at her at once to bear her d o w n by sheer
weight. A s a rule o f t h u m b , d o u b l i n g the number of adversaries
increases a group's Challenge R a t i n g by t w o , at least once the
Challenge R a t i n g exceeds 1. Therefore, one spiderling has a
Challenge R a t i n g o f 1/2; t w o spiderlings are rated as 1; four
spiderlings receive a Challenge R a t i n g o f 3; eight spiderlings a
rating o f 5; and so o n .
T h i s rule has its l i m i t s , though. For example, if a PC can k i l l a
large number of similar foes w i t h a single attack (such as by casting
the spell pillar of flame), t h e n d o n o t use this m u l t i p l y i n g rule. I n
such a case, simply calculate the X P based on the actual C R o f
each i n d i v i d u a l opponent defeated.
NPC C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g s
U n d e r most circumstances, an N P C w i t h a PC class receives a
Challenge Rating equal to his level. A 6th-level warrior, for
instance, has a Challenge R a t i n g o f 6.
Some adversaries may have monster levels i n a d d i t i o n to their
PC levels, such as a burynai that possesses shadow k n i g h t levels as
w e l l as H D . I n such cases, add the creature's total character class
levels t o its base Challenge R a t i n g . For instance, a basic burynai
is C R 7; a burynai that is also a 4th-level shadow k n i g h t is C R 11.
T h e N P C classes ( A r i s t o c r a t , Expert, and so forth) presented i n
this book are weaker t h a n PC classes, so levels i n an NPCclass add
one less t o a creature's Challenge R a t i n g than do levels i n a PC
class. A 6 t h - l e v e l Aristocrat, therefore, receives a Challenge
R a t i n g o f 5. A n opponent that is a 1 st-level N P C class counts as
C R 1/2, unless i t is a creature that has b o t h monster levels and an
N P C class level. I n this case, add 1 t o the n o r m a l C R for the
L- creature.
Special Circumstances
Special c o n d i t i o n s may render an encounter more or less
dangerous t h a n n o r m a l . Suppose the PCs must fight a group o f
snowshoe-wearing ice g o b l i n archers i n drifts o f waist-deep snow
that h i n d e r their m o v e m e n t . T h e y face a greater challenge t h a n
they w o u l d i f the fight took place o n clear ground. For a contrary
example, a group of dwarves would find a gang of invading ogres
easier to fight i n l o w , narrow tunnels t h a n on open ground. You
can adjust a situation's Challenge Rating up or d o w n by 1 or 2 to
account for such special circumstances. Most encounters, how-
ever, do n o t need their Challenge R a t i n g modified; reserve any
modifications for unusual cases.
C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g s por T r a p s
Traps receive Challenge Ratings based o n their lethality and
how difficult they are to avoid or disarm. Defeating a trap consists
of discovering the trap and a v o i d i n g i t , disarming i t , or resisting
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it. For instance, a poisoned needle that breaks o n a character's
steel gauntlets has been discovered and resisted; a needle that
poisons a character but whose v e n o m is countered by magic is also
discovered and resisted. I f the PCs never discover a trap or never
activate i t , they gain n o X P from i t .
T h e traps presented i n Chapter 3: C r e a t i n g Adventures already
possess Challenge Ratings. Use those C R ratings as a guide to rate
traps that you or the players design. Every two dice o f damage a
trap can deal generally adds +1 to its Challenge R a t i n g . Traps that
are especially difficult to detect and counter, such as many
magical traps, receive an a d d i t i o n a l + 1 to their C R . Traps that
discharge spells usually have a bonus to their C R equal to the level
of the highest level spell discharged by the trap.
Challenge Ratings For Quests
T h e c o m p l e t i o n of a "quest" i n EverQuest results i n receiving
what amounts to bonus XP. Each quest presented either as a
sample i n this book or i n another supplement is graded w i t h a C R
of its o w n . C o m p l e t i n g the quest as instructed by an N P C results
i n additional X P to be divided among all the characters w h o
complete the quest. T h i s X P is in addition to any standard X P
gained while i n the process o f c o m p l e t i n g the quest — such as
from defeating a foe — and is considered a special award to the
players for participating i n a story o n top o f overcoming any o f the
actual obstacles to c o m p l e t i n g the quest itself.
For the purposes of this X P award, "completing the quest"
means aiding i n all the activities of the quest from start to finish.
A character need n o t be physically present w i t h her comrades to
report or deliver proof o f success to the N P C w h o granted the
quest ( i f her faction w i t h the quest N P C would n o t allow such a
meeting, for example). T h i s is one case i n w h i c h PCs w h o may
have died at some p o i n t during the a t t a i n m e n t o f this X P award
(or were otherwise incapacitated and unable to remain w i t h the
group all the way through the r e t u r n to the quest N P C ) do n o t
share i n the X P reward.
A more complete discussion of quests and the CRs associated
w i t h t h e m appears i n Chapter Three: C r e a t i n g Adventures.
Mooipy ing XP Aioarbs For Race
A s detailed i n the EverQuest: Player's Handbook, a number of
player character races suffer penalties to the a m o u n t o f experience
points they receive. N o t e that this penalty only affects how m u c h
experience the character receives, n o t the a m o u n t awarded to the
party as a w h o l e .
For instance, a group of three 5 t h - l e v e l PCs that includes an
ogre shaman completes a C R 5 quest. T h e reward for c o m p l e t i n g
the quest is 3,500 XP. Assuming they d o n o t have a racial penalty,
t w o of the characters each receive 1,166 XP. By v i r t u e of being an
ogre, however, the shaman character suffers a 2 0 % X P penalty.
Thus, for c o m p l e t i n g the quest, this character receives 933 X P
( 8 0 % of 1,166 X P ) .
Variant: Penalty as a Bonus
If you are so i n c l i n e d , you may opt t o translate the X P penalty
associated w i t h a player character race i n t o an X P bonus w h e n an
N P C of that race is defeated. For example, as a PC, an iksar suffers
a 15% X P penalty. Therefore, if characters that form a party level
o f 10 defeat a 7th-level iksar necromancer, t h e n instead of
receiving the n o r m a l award o f 1,879 X P , the party would instead
receive 2,161 X P ( 1 1 5 % o f 1,879 X P ) .
Other A to a rbs
N o t all X P comes from fighting or any danger at a l l . You can
also award X P for other n o t e w o r t h y achievements.
Story Awards
Most story awards o f X P come i n the form o f X P for c o m p l e t i n g
quests. Occasionally, however, you may n o t have set up a story
event as a specific quest but still deem i t w o r t h y o f an award. I n
such cases, the party m i g h t receive a special award for c o m p l e t i n g
the story event. Such an award usually equals the largest award for
a single encounter w i t h i n that story or perhaps exceeds it by up to
5 0 % , depending o n the length and c o m p l e x i t y o f the story.
Players can also set i n d i v i d u a l goals for their characters that a
quest m i g h t n o t represent. O n e character m i g h t begin adventur-
ing to recover the family fortune; that done, the character has
completed a personal story event. A n o t h e r character m i g h t vow
revenge o n an enemy gained i n the course o f play and take on a
special personal mission. A t h i r d character m i g h t seek to w i n a
noble t i t l e so she can marry the Duke's son. Such long-term and
difficult goals certainly challenge characters and may lead t h e m
i n t o as m u c h danger as any formal quest. Personal storylines
deserve one-time X P awards to reflect the challenge they pose to
characters.
Noncombat Challenges
PCs can face situations that challenge their skills, their wits,
and their d e t e r m i n a t i o n w i t h o u t i n v o l v i n g battle. S o l v i n g a
puzzle or a mystery is one example of a noncombat challenge;
persuading a hostile N P C to h e l p is another. You can assign
Challenge Ratings to such situations and award X P o n that basis,
but n o possible system can cover all the sorts o f challenges that
PCs may face. N o n c o m b a t situations should seldom receive a
Challenge R a t i n g higher t h a n the party's o w n level and probably
less t h a n that — perhaps the lowest Challenge Rating that could
result i n any award at a l l .
Remember that to be considered a "challenge" at all, a situation
must carry some negative consequences i f the PCs fail. For
instance, failure to solve a mystery m i g h t result i n a valued N P C
being executed for a crime he d i d n o t c o m m i t .
Role-playing Awards
Some role-playing groups and individual players consider ex-
p l o r i n g a character at least as important as c o m p l e t i n g quests,
k i l l i n g monsters, and amassing treasure. For such groups, you
m i g h t assign m i n o r X P awards for superior role-playing. Superior
role-playing could entail an exceptionally well acted scene or
staying i n character, even w h e n d o i n g so m i g h t penalize the
character's progress.
For example, a bard player does an exceptional j o b ad-libbing
a rhyme t o e n t e r t a i n and distract a baron and his guards. T h e
player m i g h t deserve a role-playing award at the end of the story
for that scene.
A n example of staying i n character m i g h t be a paladin w h o
refuses to receive beneficial magic from an N P C necromancer ( " I
shall n o t abide Bertoxxulous's t a i n t u p o n me.") w i t h w h o m the
party has struck an alliance o f convenience against mutual en-
emies. Demonstrating a c o m m i t m e n t to the integrity of the story
and to a character's persona over gaining other p o t e n t i a l rewards
such as X P and treasure usually deserves some reward itself. Love
stories, conflicts between duties and morals, and other "personal"
issues provide more such opportunities for role-playing awards.
Role-playing awards need n o t be very large: 50 X P per character
level is usually enough for a single adventure.
Experience Penalties?
Experience points reward success and good play. U n d e r n o
circumstances should you try to strip away X P to penalize failure
or bad play. You w i l l simply make players angry. N o matter how
stupidly or egregiously characters fail i n a quest, they have n o t lost
skills and knowledge. I f a player does n o t r u n her character i n
accord w i t h the character's stated alignment, goals, or personal-
ity, her c o n c e p t i o n o f the character may have changed. T h e
player m i g h t want a different style o f play t h a n you provides;
maybe the player is just h a v i n g a bad day. Such matters call for
discussion i n the gaming group, n o t attempts to force behavior
through threats to the character.
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When to Aioaro XP
A s G M , w h e n t o h a n d o u t X P a w a r d s is y o u r c a l l . T h e n o r m a l
p r o c e d u r e is e i t h e r t o h a n d o u t X P a t t h e e n d o f e a c h g a m e s e s s i o n
o r a t t h e e n d o f e a c h s t o r y . A w a r d i n g X P a f t e r e v e r y e n c o u n t e r is
laborious a n d i n t e r r u p t s t h e f l o w ol t h e game. M a k e notes d u r i n g
an adventure for w h i c h challenges t h e characters overcame a n d
t h e n total u p t h e experience f r o m a l l those encounters a n d
c h a l l e n g e s at t h e e n d o f t h e s t o r y o r g a m e session. W a i t i n g t o o
l o n g t o award X P stagnates c h a r a c t e r a d v a n c e m e n t a n d d e v e l o p -
ment.
Gaining New Abilities
A s characters travel t h r o u g h o u t N o r r a t h , t h e i r heroic exploits
w i l l earn t h e m X P , w h i c h i n t u r n advances t h e m t h r o u g h levels.
L e v e l i n g u p i n c r e a s e s b a s i c c h a r a c t e r s t a t i s t i c s s u c h as h i t p o i n t s ,
base a t t a c k b o n u s , a n d s a v i n g t h r o w b o n u s e s , as w e l l as o p e n s u p
a d d i t i o n a l class a b i l i t i e s , s k i l l p o i n t s , a n d m o r e t r a i n i n g p o i n t s .
" A d v a n c i n g a L e v e l " o n p a g e 3 5 6 o f t h e EverQuest: Player's
Handbook provides a n o v e r v i e w o f t h e changes i n statistics t h a t
accompany a change i n character level.
S o m e G M s a r e c o n t e n t t o l e t c h a r a c t e r s a u t o m a t i c a l l y access
their n e w powers w i t h o u t needing t o determine w i t h i n t h e game
setting just h o w they mastered n e w powers. H e y , it's a game — i f
you prefer t h e q u i c k a n d d i r t y approach, that's fine. I f you w o u l d
rather focus character p o w e r d e v e l o p m e n t t h r o u g h t h e game
setting, t h e n choose between simple t r a i n i n g a n d regular t r a i n i n g
f o r y o u r g a m e , as d e s c r i b e d b e l o w .
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S o m e b a s i c a b i l i t i e s s u c h as i n c r e a s e d h i t p o i n t s , s a v i n g t h r o w
b o n u s e s , a n d base a t t a c k b o n u s a r e a s s u m e d t o c o m e f r o m t h e
character's gradual progression a n d d o n o t require special t r a i n i n g
p e r se. C l a s s a b i l i t i e s a n d t h e p u r c h a s e o f n e w s k i l l s , f e a t s ,
resistances, o r a b i l i t i e s n o r m a l l y d o require some f o r m o f t r a i n i n g
to acquire.
Mentors
T r a i n i n g p o i n t s c a n o n l y b e s p e n t u n d e r t h e w a t c h f u l eye o f a
m e n t o r . N o r m a l l y , such m e n t o r s c o m e f r o m g u i l d h a l l s i n larger
c i t i e s across N o r r a t h , b u t t h e m e n t o r c o u l d b e a w a n d e r i n g
h e r m i t , a f e l l o w P C , o r a n y o t h e r c r e a t u r e s u c h as a d r u i d l e a r n i n g
Wilderness Mastery f r o m a treant or anecromancer getting advice
on Undead Empathy from Mayong M i s t m o o r e himself. T h e
" m e n t o r " need n o t e v e n be a n o t h e r creature: R o d c e t N i f e , f o r
example, m i g h t g r a n t his cleric av i s i o n t h a t shows her h o w t o t u r n
u n d e a d . Regardless, t h e m e n t o r m u s t b e s o m e o n e w h o already
possesses t h e r e l e v a n t a b i l i t y o r p o w e r a n d a t a n e q u a l o r h i g h e r
level t h a n t h e character being trained.
W i t h each n e w level, PCs gain 5 t r a i n i n g points. These points
s h o u l d be " b a n k e d " u n t i l t h e c h a r a c t e r has t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o
t r a i n w i t h a n a p p r o p r i a t e m e n t o r . A c h a r a c t e r c a n also b u y m a n y
bonuses t h a t w i l l cost considerably m o r e t h a n t h e a l l o t t e d 5 p o i n t s
p e r l e v e l (see " T r a i n i n g P o i n t s " o n p a g e 5 0 o f t h e EverQuest:
Player's Handbook f o r o t h e r p o s s i b i l i t i e s r e g a r d i n g t r a i n i n g p o i n t s ) ,
thus r e q u i r i n g t h e character t o store u p t r a i n i n g p o i n t s over
m u l t i p l e l e v e l s a n d t h e n seek a m e n t o r .
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Simple Training
T h e d e t a i l s o f m e n t o r i n g are i n y o u r c o n t r o l . I f
you prefer r u n n i n g t h i n g s w i t h o u t t o o m u c h d e t a i l , Table 4-2: Cost OF Training
t h e n you m a ydecide that simply visiting a nearby Trained Cost in Gold Pieces
guildhall o r other m e n t o r w i l l give PCs enough +1 t o an ability score New ability score x character's level
training opportunity t o allow t h e m t o distribute
Trained feat* Character's level x character's level
t h e i r n e w t r a i n i n g p o i n t s a n d g a i n access t o n e w
+1 rank in class s k i l l * * New skill rank t o t a l x new skill rank total
class a b i l i t i e s . T h i n k o f t h i s o p t i o n as t h o u g h t h e
PCs have been questing, using t h e i r skills a n d +1 rank in cross-class skill** New skill rank total x new skill rank total x 5
learning n e wthings. T h e mentor confirms their +1 rank in T r a d e Skill** New skill rank total x new skill rank total x 5
increase i n a b i l i t i e s , a n d t h e y are a l l o w e d a n i n - +1 t o any resistance Character's level
crease i n s c o r e s , s o m e w h a t s i m i l a r t o a g r a d u a t i o n .
Class a b i l i t i e s ! Free
I n game t i m e , this m e t h o d w o u l d take very little
time, simply a l l o w i n g your party t o make any d e -
sired purchases u s i n g t r a i n i n g p o i n t s any t i m e t h e y * A feat purchased w i t h training points.
h a v e access t o t h e n e a r e s t g u i l d h a l l . ** See t e x t : cross-class skills and any T r a d e Skill usually require special mentors,
t A n y other class ability f r o m bonus feats, t o masteries, t o higher level spells to
Regular Training class specific skills such as feign death.
T h e s e r e c o m m e n d e d rules f o r t r a i n i n g a l l o w y o u
a n d y o u r players t o m a k e t r a i n i n g i n t o p l o t a n d sub-
plot elements of adventures i n the campaign. U n d e r
this r e c o m m e n d e d m e t h o d , PCs g a i n levels w h e n
t h e y cross t h e X P t h r e s h o l d f o r t h e l e v e l ; h o w e v e r , the only become m o r e capable. N o n - g u i l d mentors m a y still charge t o
i m m e d i a t e b e n e f i t s t h e y r e c e i v e are f o r h i t p o i n t s , s a v i n g t h r o w s , teach such abilities.
a n d base a t t a c k b o n u s . T h e y g a i n t r a i n i n g p o i n t s a n d s k i l l p o i n t s T i m e t o T r a i n : T r a i n i n g requires o n e day per t r a i n i n g p o i n t
t o spend w h e n they reach a m e n t o r , a n d they b e c o m e ready f o r spent f r o m the student a n d o n e - t h i r d that t i m e f r o m the m e n t o r ,
t r a i n i n g i n m o r e p o w e r f u l s p e l l c a s t i n g o r n e w class a b i l i t i e s b u t d o w h o hasthe l u x u r y o fs h o w i n g a student a d r i l l and t h e n leaving
n o t y e t k n o w h o w t o use s u c h p o w e r s . w h i l e t h e s t u d e n t p r a c t i c e s . S k i l l s p u r c h a s e d w i t h s k i l l p o i n t s also
F a c t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t : T h e P C m u s t seek o u t a m e n t o r a n d r e q u i r e 3 d a y s f o r class s k i l l s a n d 5 d a y s f o r cross-class s k i l l s , j u s t as
c o n v i n c e the m e n t o r t o t r a i n her. A m e n t o r w i l l t r a i n a character they d o w h e n learned w i t h t r a i n i n g points.
w h o s e f a c t i o n r a n k s w i t h h i m are a t least t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s level
d i v i d e d b y 5 ( r o u n d d o w n , as a l w a y s ) . S o , a 1 s t - l e v e l P C m u s t h a v e
a t least f a c t i o n r a n k z e r o w i t h a m e n t o r ' s f a c t i o n b e f o r e t h e
Treasure
m e n t o r w i l l trust the apprentice e n o u g h t o t r a i n her; a 25th-level A d v e n t u r e r s o f t e n q u e s t f o r w e a l t h as m u c h as f o r e x p e r i e n c e
c h a r a c t e r m u s t h a v e a t least f a c t i o n r a n k 5 i n o r d e r f o r a m e n t o r p o i n t s . W h e t h e r a P C n e e d s m o n e y t o p r o m o t e a c a u s e o r is j u s t
to t r a i n h e r i n t h e more powerful techniques o f a profession. greedy, treasure makes h i m m o r e p o w e r f u l . A r m o r , warhorses, a n d
G o l d o r Q u e s t P a y m e n t : O n c e a m e n t o r has a g r e e d t o t r a i n t h e spells f r o m v e n d o r s d o n o t c o m e c h e a p l y .
c h a r a c t e r , t h e r e is a p r i c e f o r t h e t r a i n i n g as w e l l . U s u a l l y , t h i s C h a r a c t e r s usually acquire treasure b y d e f e a t i n g t h e monsters
p r i c e is a r e l a t i v e l y n o m i n a l a m o u n t o f c o i n as s h o w n i n T a b l e 4 - o r N P C s w h o a l r e a d y o w n i t . E v e r Q u e s t : M o n s t e r s of Norrath
2: C o s t o f T r a i n i n g , b u t o c c a s i o n a l l y t h e m e n t o r w i l l i n s t e a d i n d i c a t e s h o w m u c h t r e a s u r e e a c h s o r t o f c r e a t u r e s is l i k e l y t o
d e m a n d a service f r o m t h e character. T h e t r a i n i n g itself becomes possess. I n s o m e cases, t h i s a m o u n t m a y b e " N o n e . " T h e t a b l e s i n
the reward ( o r one o f the rewards) o f such a quest. Especially for this section e x p l a i n w h a t those "treasure ratings" m e a n .
feats o r s p e l l s o r o t h e r a b i l i t i e s t h a t a r e s p e c i f i c t o o n l y o n e g u i l d T h e h i g h e r a n e n c o u n t e r ' s C h a l l e n g e R a t i n g , t h e m o r e treasure
i n N o r r a t h (see e x a m p l e s i n Realms of Norrath: Freeport), a t h e p a r t y c a n g a i n . Y o u s h o u l d a i m f o r t h e values g i v e n i n T a b l e
guildmaster w i l l d e m a n d a service before t r a i n i n g a character i n 4 - 3 : T r e a s u r e V a l u e s p e r E n c o u n t e r , a t least o n average. T h e
such exclusive k n o w l e d g e . a c t u a l t r e a s u r e s y o u r o l l o n T a b l e 4—4: T r e a s u r e w i l l v a r y w i l d l y ,
Usually, guildmasters d o n o thave sufficient knowledge o f b u t i n t h e course o f several e n c o u n t e r s t h e treasures w i l l average
T r a d e S k i l l s o r cross-class s k i l l s , o r e v e n i f t h e y d o , t h e y d o n o t o u t . Just as 1 0 - 1 2 e n c o u n t e r s o f t h e p a r t y ' s l e v e l g i v e e n o u g h X P
have the t i m e or interest t o m e n t o r a character i n a such skills ( t h e for e a c h c h a r a c t e r t o g a i n a level, t h e treasure f r o m those e n c o u n -
exception being shaman guildmasters t r a i n i n g i n t h e shaman t e r s pays f o r a l l t h e n e c e s s a r y t r a i n i n g , b u t n o t e v e r y t h i n g t h e P C s
e x c l u s i v e class s k i l l o f T r a d e S k i l l [ a l c h e m y ] ) . T h e r e f o r e , a c h a r - might want.
a c t e r m u s t seek o u t s u c h s p e c i a l i z e d t r a i n i n g , w h i c h w i l l o f t e n S o m e a d v e r s a r i e s , s u c h as u n i n t e l l i g e n t m o n s t e r s , d o n o t k e e p
result i n n e e d i n g t o b u i l d some f a c t i o n w i t h a n o t h e r g u i l d o r any treasure. T o c o m p e n s a t e , y o u c a n g i v e o t h e r adversaries e x t r a
m e n t o r a n d t h e n p a y i n g a steeper p r i c e f o r t h e t r a i n i n g . F o r treasure. Treasure hoards m a y also be guarded b y traps instead o f
e x a m p l e , a h u m a n m o n k desires t o i m p r o v e h i s W i l d e r n e s s Lore m o n s t e r s , o r t h e y m i g h t b e h i d d e n so t h a t P C s m u s t s o l v e a p u z z l e
skill to survive travel t h r o u g h Norrath's wilds better. Wilderness or follow a cryptic map t o f i n d t h e loot.
L o r e is a cross-class s k i l l f o r m o n k s , so t h e m o n k m u s t l o o k b e y o n d
Keep i n m i n d that people a n d monsters seldom lug around
his o w n guild t o find t h e training. T r a v e l i n g t h r o u g h Rivervale,
e n o r m o u s bags o f m o n e y . C r e a t u r e s t h a t l a c k h a n d s d o n o t c a r r y
he f i n d s t h e h a l f l i n g d r u i d s capable teachers. A f t e r t h e m o n k
treasure at a l l , assuming t h a t t h e y o w n any. Adversaries m e t
proves his w o r t h t o t h e S t o r m Reapers, t h e K a r a n a - w o r s h i p p i n g
outside t h e i r lairs s e l d o m carry m u c h w e a l t h . G u a r d s o n p a t r o l , for
d r u i d s agree t o t e a c h h i m . T h e m o n k p a y s t h e c o s t l i s t e d o n T a b l e
instance, m i g h t keep a few coins i n their pockets, w h i l e a traveling
4 - 2 as a d o n a t i o n t o t h e h a l f l i n g s a n d t h a n k s t h e m f o r t h e i r t i m e
noble could sport a ring, b r o o c h , or ornamented weapon hilt. I f a
and knowledge.
f o e c a n use a t r e a s u r e , s u c h as m a s t e r w o r k w e a p o n s o r m a g i c i t e m s ,
C l a s s a b i l i t i e s s u c h as l e a r n i n g t o c a s t h i g h e r l e v e l s p e l l s o r he c e r t a i n l y keeps i t o n h a n d . People a n d monsters o f t e n h i d e
l e a r n i n g t o c a l l a h o l y steed are c o m m o n l y t a u g h t free o f c h a r g e treasures t h a t t h e y c a n n o t carry w h e n t h e y leave t h e i r lairs.
t o PCs f r o m t h e i r guilds. S u c h abilities are considered a n o r m a l
part of a character's training, and by learning such abilities w h e n
t h e y are ready f o r t h e m , P C s — a n d t h e i r guilds — g r o w a n d
Treasure Hoarbs
O n c e y o u k n o w h o w m u c h treasure t h e party c a n w i n f r o m a n
e n c o u n t e r , y o u c a n w o r k o u t t h e details i n a n u m b e r o f ways. Y o u
c a n use T a b l e 4 - 4 : T r e a s u r e a n d succeeding tables t o r o l l u p

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T a b l e 4—4: T r e a s u r e d e f i n e s t h r e e classes o f l o o t : c o i n s , g o o d s ,
Tabic 4-3: Treasure Values per a n d i t e m s . T h e s e classes i n t u r n d i v i d e i n t o s e v e r a l s p e c i f i c t y p e s

Encounter o f treasure.

Encounter Level Treasure per Encounter C o i n s range f r o m h u m b l e c o p p e r pieces t o precious p l a t i n u m

pieces. M o r e p o w e r f u l creatures n o t o n l y acquire greater q u a n t i -
1 3 0 0 gp
ties o f cash, t h e y prefer h i g h - v a l u e c o i n s t o low-value m o n e y . Fifty
2 6 0 0 gp c o i n s w e i g h o n e p o u n d , so a h o a r d o f t e n s o f t h o u s a n d s o f c o i n s
3 ? 0 0 gp can present q u i t e a challenge t o move. A s t h e encounter level
4 1,200 gp rises, T a b l e 4 - 4 : T r e a s u r e p r e s e n t s a s t e a d y s h i f t f r o m c o p p e r t o

5 silver, gold, and finally p l a t i n u m .

1,600 gp
6 G e m s are a t t r a c t i v e t o s m a r t t r e a s u r e - h o a r d e r s b e c a u s e t h e y a r e
2 , 0 0 0 gp
s m a l l , l i g h t i n w e i g h t , a n d easily c o n c e a l e d . G e m s range f r o m
7 2 , 6 0 0 gp
s e m i p r e c i o u s s t o n e s s u c h as a g a t e o r l a p i s l a z u l i t o p r e c i o u s j e w e l s
8 3 , 4 0 0 gp s u c h as d i a m o n d s , e m e r a l d s , a n d r u b i e s . F o r s m a l l n u m b e r s o f
? 4 , 5 0 0 gp gems, r o l l up e a c h stone o n T a b l e 4 - 5 : G e m s a n d describe i t t o t h e
10 5 , 8 0 0 gp p l a y e r s . " A s h i m m e r i n g , p a l e b l u e m o o n s t o n e " is m u c h more
g l a m o r o u s t h a n " a 5 0 g p g e m . " S o m e j e w e l s f i n d use as s p e l l
II 7 , 5 0 0 gp
c o m p o n e n t s , t o o , so spellcasters n e e d t o k n o w w h i c h gems t h e
12 ? , 8 0 0 gp party finds.
13 1 3 , 0 0 0 gp
H i g h - l e v e l t r e a s u r e s m a y i n c l u d e d o z e n s o f g e m s . I n s u c h cases,
14 1 7 , 0 0 0 gp y o u m i g h t prefer t o h a v e m o s t o f t h e gems be o f t h e same sort, such
15 2 2 , 0 0 0 gp as a b o x f u l l o f p e a r l s . Y o u c a n a l s o assign v a l u e s i n t h e s a m e
16 2 8 . 0 0 0 gp p r o p o r t i o n s g i v e n by T a b l e 4 - 5 : Gems. Forinstance, a trove o f 40
gems m i g h t consist o f 1 0 b l u e quartz beads, 10 carnelians, 8
17 3 6 , 0 0 0 gp
spinels, 8 topazes, 4 rubies, a n d 1 c a n a r y - y e l l o w d i a m o n d .
18 4 7 , 0 0 0 gp
A r t objects t e n d t o be e v e n m o r e valuable t h a n gems, t h o u g h
1? 6 1 , 0 0 0 gp
n o t n e c e s s a r i l y as p o r t a b l e . J e w e l r y is t h e m o s t o b v i o u s l y v a l u a b l e
20 8 0 , 0 0 0 gp sort o fart: jeweled brooches, golden necklaces, crowns, and t h e
21 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 gp l i k e . U t i l i t a r i a n i t e m s s u c h as c o m b s , e w e r s , a n d w e a p o n h i l t s c a n

22 also be m a d e o f p r e c i o u s materials. S o m e a r t becomes valuable

121,000 gp
t h r o u g h age o r t h e s k i l l o f i t s m a n u f a c t u r e , s u c h as a n o l d
23 1 4 3 , 0 0 0 gp
masterpiece p a i n t i n g , a n embroidered silk robe, o r a n intricately
24 1 6 6 , 0 0 0 gp i l l u m i n a t e d b o o k . D o n o t i n c l u d e any art o b j e c t h e a v i e r or b u l k i e r
25 1 ? 0 , 0 0 0 gp t h a n a carpet o r tapestry — n o t unless y o u specifically m a k e t h e
26 2 1 5 , 0 0 0 gp c h a l l e n g e o f t r a n s p o r t i n g , say, a 2 - t o n b r o n z e s t a t u e a n i m p o r t a n t
part o fthe adventure.
27 2 4 1 , 0 0 0 gp
A s w i t h gems, h i g h - l e v e l hoards m a y i n c l u d e large n u m b e r s o f
28 2 6 8 , 0 0 0 gp
a r t o b j e c t s . O n c e m o r e , y o u c a n save t i m e by d u p l i c a t i n g a r t
29 2 ? 6 , 0 0 0 gp
objects o r m a k i n g t h e m a set. F o r instance, a h o a r d o f 2 0 art
30 3 2 5 . 0 0 0 gp objects m i g h t consist o f a king's c o l l e c t i o n o f the finest porcelain
o r a g o l d e n table service w i t h plates, goblets, knives, and forks for
five people.
M u n d a n e I t e m s include weapons, armor, h o l y water, and other
treasures a t r a n d o m . I f y o u p r e f e r , y o u c a n d e c i d e i n a d v a n c e h o w t h i n g s t h a t a d v e n t u r e r s c a n use — as w e l l as m a y b e t h e m o n s t e r s
m u c h l o o t a m o n s t e r o w n s a n d t h e n r o l l o n t h e treasure tables o r N P C s w h o o w n t h e m . A f e w flasks o f h o l y w a t e r m a k e a
u n t i l y o u b u i l d a h o a r d w i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t e v a l u e . Y o u c a n also respectable treasure for n o v i c e PCs, w h i l e m a s t e r w o r k weapons
d e s i g n h o a r d s w i t h o u t d i e r o l l s , j u s t by s e l e c t i n g treasures t h a t please w a r r i o r s o f any l e v e l . . . u n t i l t h e y a c q u i r e m a g i c , o f course.
s e e m a p p r o p r i a t e t o e a c h e n c o u n t e r . E x c e p t i o n a l t r e a s u r e s s u c h as M a g i c I t e m s c o m e i n f o u r ranges: m i n o r , m e d i u m , m a j o r , a n d
m a j o r m a g i c i t e m s s h o u l d b e c h o s e n i n a d v a n c e as t h e c l i m a c t i c e p i c . T h e y are t h e m o s t p r e c i o u s o f a l l treasures a n d c a n send a
r e w a r d f o r a successful quest o r d e f e a t i n g a n i m p o r t a n t foe. hoard's value far b e y o n d t h e average for a specific e n c o u n t e r level.
T o use T a b l e 4 - 4 : T r e a s u r e , f i n d t h e r o w t h a t c o r r e s p o n d s t o See C h a p t e r 5: M a g i c I t e m s f o r i n s t r u c t i o n s o n r o l l i n g u p m a g i c
t h e e n c o u n t e r ' s level. R o l l o n e a c h c o l u m n t o f i n d w h a t treasure items, o r select m a g i c items t h a t seem a p p r o p r i a t e for t h e adver-
t h e h o a r d h a s f r o m e a c h class. T h e n w o r k o u t t h e v a l u e a n d sary a n d t h e a d v e n t u r e . Y o u m a y e l e c t t o t r a n s f e r s o m e magic
description o f each gem, art object, or item by rolling o n t h e i t e m s r o l l e d f o r a n e n c o u n t e r ' s treasure h o a r d t o b e used instead
appropriate tables. as a n a d d i t i o n a l q u e s t r e w a r d f o r t h e a d v e n t u r e .

Table4-4: Treasure
Encounter Level d% Coins d% Goods d% Items
1 01-14 — 01-90 — 01-71 —
15-2? 1d6 x 1,000 cp ?1-?5 1 gem 72-?5 1 mundane
30-52 1d8 x 1 0 0 sp ?6-100 1 art ?6-100 1 minor
53-?5 2 d 8 x 10 gp
?6-100 1d4 x 10 pp
2 01-13 — 01-81 — 01-4? —
14-23 IdIO x 1,000 c p 82-?5 1d3 gems 50-85 1 mundane
24-43 2d10 x 1 0 0 sp ?6-100 1d3 art 86-100 1 minor
44-?5 4 d 1 0 x 10 gp
?6-100 2 d 8 x 10 pp

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Encounter Level 6% Coins d% Goods 6% Items
3 01-11 — 01-77 — 01-49 —
12-21 2 d 1 0 x 1,000 cp 78-95 1d3gems 50-79 1d3 mundane
22-41 4 d 8 x 100 sp 96-100 1d3 a r t 80-100 1 minor
42-95 1 d 4 x 1 0 0 gp
96-100 IdlOxlOpp

4 01-11 — 01-70 — 01-42 —

12-21 3d10 x 1,000 cp 71-95 1d4gems 43-62 1d4 mundane
22-41 4 d l 2 x 1,000 sp 96-100 1d3art 63-100 1 minor
42-95 1 d 6 x 1 0 0 gp
96-100 1d8x10pp
5 01-10
11-1?
—
1d4x 10,000 cp
01-60
61-95
—
1d4gems
01-57
58-67
—
1d4 mundane
20-38 1 d 6 x 1,000 sp 96-100 1d4art 68-100 1d3 minor
39-95 1d8x100gp
96-100 IdlOxlOpp
6 01-10 — 01-56 — 01-54
11-18 1d6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 cp 57-92 1d4gems 55-59 1d4 mundane
19-37 1d8 x 1,000 sp 93-100 1d4art 60-99 1d3 minor
38-95 IdIO x 1 0 0 gp 100 1 medium
96-100 1d12 x 10 pp
7 01-11 — 01-48 — 01-51 —
12-18 IdIO x 1 0 , 0 0 0 cp 49-88 1d4gems 52-97 1d3 minor
19-35 1d12x 1,000 sp 89-100 1d4art 98-100 1 medium
36-93 2 d 6 x 100 gp
94-100 3 d 4 x 10 pp

8 01-10 — 01-45 01-48 —

11-15 1d12x 1 0 , 0 0 0 cp 46-85 1d6gems 49-96 1d4 minor

1 16-29 2 d 6 x 1,000 sp 86-100 1d4 art 97-100 1 medium

30-87 2 d 8 x 100 gp
88-100 3d6x10pp

9 01-10 — 01-40 — 01-43 —

11-15 2 d 6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 cp 41-80 1d8gems 44-91 1d4 minor
16-29 2 d 8 x 1,000 sp 81-100 1d4 art 92-100 1 medium
30-85 5 d 4 x 100 gp
86-100 2d12x10pp
10 01-10 01-35 — 01-40 —
11-24
—
2dlOx 1,000 sp 36-79 1d8gems 41-88 1d4 minor
25-79 6 d 4 x 100 gp 80-100 1d6art 89-99 1 medium
80-100 5d6x10pp 100 1 major
11 01-08 — 01-24 — 01-31 —
09-14 3d10 x 1,000 sp 25-74 IdIO gems 32-84 1d4 minor
15-75 4 d 8 x 100 gp 75-100 1d6art 85-98 1 medium
76-100 4d10 x 10 pp 99-100 1 major
12 01-08 — 01-17 — 01-27 —

i 09-14 3d12 x 1,000 sp 18-70 IdIO gems 28-82 1d6 minor

15-75 1d4 x 1,000 gp 71-100 1d8art 83-97 1 medium
76-100 1 d 4 x 1 0 0 pp 98-100 1 major

L
13 01-08 01-11 — 01-19 —
09-75
—
1d4 x 1,000 gp 12-66 1d12gems 20-73 1d6 minor
76-100 IdIO x 100 pp 67-100 IdIO art 74-95 1 medium
96-100 1 major
01-08 01-11 — 01-19 —
09-75 1 d 6 x 1,000 gp 12-66 2d8gems 20-58 1d6 minor
76-100 1d12 x 1 0 0 pp 67-100 2d6art 59-92 1 medium
93-100 1 major
01-03 01-09 — 01-11
04-74 1d8 x 1,000 gp 10-65 2d10gems 12-46 IdIO minor
75-100 3d4 x 100 pp 66-100 2d8art 47-90 1 medium
91-100 1 major
01-03 01-07 — 01-40 —
04-74 1d12x 1,000 gp 08-64 4d6gems 41-46 IdIO minor
75-100 3 d 4 x 100 pp 65-100 2d10art 47-90 1d3 medium
91-100 1 major
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Encounter Level 6% Coins 6% Goods d% Items
17 01-03 — 01-04 — 01-33 —
04-68 3 d 4 x 1,000 gp 05-63 4 d 8 gems 34-83 1d3 medium
69-100 2 d l 0 x l 0 0 pp 64-100 3 d 8 art 84-100 1 major
18 01-02 — 01-04 — 01-24 —
03-65 3 d 6 x 1,000 gp 05-54 3d12 gems 25-80 1d4 medium
66-100 5 d 4 x 100 pp 55-100 3d10 art 81-100 1 major
1? 01-02 — 01-03 — 01-04 —
03-65 3 d 8 x 1,000 gp 04-50 6 d 6 gems 05-70 1d4 medium
66-100 3 d 1 0 x 1 0 0 pp 51-100 6 d 6 art 71-100 1 major
20 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-25 —
03-65 4 d 8 x 1,000 gp 03-38 4d10 gems 26-65 1d4 medium
66-100 4d10 x 100 pp 39-100 7 d 6 art 66-100 1d3 major
21* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-20 —
03-60 5 d 1 0 x 1,000 gp 03-40 1d6 x 10 gems 21-60 1d6 medium
61-100 5 d 1 0 x 1 0 0 pp 41-100 I d 4 x 10 art 61-95 Id3 major
96-100 lepic
+1 item
22* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-15
03-55
56-100
I d 6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 gp
1 d 6 x 1 0 0 pp
03-45
46-100
1d8 x 10 gems
1d4 x 10 art
16-50
51-85
-
1d6 medium
Id3 major
86-100 1 epic
+2 items
23* 01-02 01-02 01-15 —
03-50 1 d 6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 gp 03-45 2 d 4 x 10 gems 16-40 1d8 medium
51-100 1 d 8 x 1,000 pp 46-100 1d6 x 10 art 41-75 1d3 major
76-100 1 epic
+3 items
24* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-15 —
03-45 1 d 8 x 1 0 . 0 0 0 gp 03-45 2 d 6 x 10 gems 16-35 2 d 4 medium
46-100 1d8 x 1,000 pp 46-100 1d6x10art 36-70 1d4 major
71-100 1 epic
+5 items
25* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-15 —
03-40 1 d 8 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 gp 03-45 3 d 6 x 10 gems 16-35 2 d 6 medium
41-100 2 d 4 x 1,000 pp 46-100 1d6 x 10 art 36-65 1d4 major
66-100 1 epic
+7 items
26* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-10 —
03-35 2 d 4 x 1 0 . 0 0 0 gp 03-50 3 d 6 x 10 gems 11-20 2 d 6 medium
36-100 2 d 4 x 1.000 pp 51-100 1d8 x 10 art 21-55 Id4 major
56-100 1 epic
+10 items
27* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-10 —
03-30 2 d 4 x 1 0 . 0 0 0 gp 03-50 4 d 6 x 10 gems 11-50 1d4 major
31-100 2 d 6 x 1,000 pp 51-100 1d8 x 10 art 51-100 1 epic
+13 items
28* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-10 —
03-27 2 d 6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 gp 03-50 4 d 6 x 10 gems 11-45 I d 6 major
28-100 2 d 6 x 1,000 pp 51-100 2 d 4 x 10 art 46-100 1 epic
+17 items
2?* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-10 —
03-25 2 d 6 x 1 0 , 0 0 0 gp 03-45 5 d 6 x 10 gems 11-40 1d8 major
26-100 3 d 4 x 1,000 pp 46-100 2 d 4 x 10 art 41-100 1 epic
+ 2 0 items
30* 01-02 — 01-02 — 01-10 —
03-22 3d4 x 1 0 . 0 0 0 gp 03-40 6 d 6 x 10 gems 11-30 2 d 4 major
23-100 3 d 4 x 1,000 p p 41-100 2 d 4 x 10 art 31-100 1d3 epic
+24 items

* Treasures above 2 0 t h level automatically receive extra magic items, no m a t t e r what you roll. Make these a mix of minor, medium and major items, in an
average 6:3:1 ratio. For each additional item, roll IdIO: 1-6 indicates a minor i t e m , 7 - 9 a medium i t e m , and 10 a major item.
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Table 4-5: Gems Table 4-7: Munbane Items

6% Value Average Examples
6% Mundane Item
01-25 4 d 4 gp 10 gp Banded, cat's e y e , w o l f ' s eye, 0 1 - 05 A c i d ( 2 d 4 flasks, 10 gp each)
or moss agate; aquamarine;
06--08 Preserved monster body part (1d6 relics, at
bloodstone; carnelian; chalce-
least 10 gp each)
dony; c h e r t ; gypsum; hematite;
0 ? - -12 S a f f r o n , cloves, o r o t h e r rare spices (15 gp per
j a s p e r ; lapis lazuli; obsidian;
pound)
onyx; blue, smoky, o r star rose
quartz; rhodochrosite; s a r d - 1 3 - 14 Silk ( 2 0 gp per pound)
onyx; turquoise; zircon 15- 2 0 Holy w a t e r (1d4 flasks, 2 5 gp each)

26-50 2 d 4 x 10 gp 5 0 gp Amber; amethyst; chrysoprase: 2 1 - 22 Smoke bomb ( 7 5 gp)

c i t r i n e ; garnet; j a d e ; m o o n - 23- 24 Chain shirt (100 g p ) *
stone; pearl; rock crystal (clear 2 5 - -29 A n t i t o x i n (1d4 doses, 5 0 gp each)
q u a r t z ) ; topaz; zircon
3 0 - -34 M a s t e r w o r k class tools or skill kit (normal cost +
51-70 4d4x10gp 100 gp Azurite; chrysoberyl; coral; 5 0 gp)
emerald; r e d o r brown-green M a s t e r w o r k studded leather (175 g p ) *
35--38
garnet; opal; black, golden, pink,
19- -41 M i g h t y c o m p o s i t e s h o r t b o w ( 1 5 0 gp f o r +1
or silver p e a r l ; p e r i d o t ; r e d ,
bonus; 2 2 5 gp f o r +2 bonus)
r e d - b r o w n , o r deep green
spinel; tourmaline 42--44 Breastplate ( 2 0 0 g p ) *
45-- 4 7 M a s t e r w o r k musical instrument (100 g p )
71-90 2 d 4 x 1 0 0 gp 5 0 0 gp A l e x a n d r i t e ; f i r e opal; violet
garnet; deep blue spinel; star 48 -50 Banded mail ( 2 5 0 g p ) *

ruby 51- 75 M a s t e r w o r k weapon (normal cost + 3 0 0 gp)

91-99 4d4x100gp 1,000 gp Black opal; black sapphire; 76- -79 M i g h t y composite longbow ( 1 0 0 gp + 1 0 0 gp per
cloudy stone of Veeshan; d i a - +1 bonus)
m o n d ; f i r e emerald; j a c i n t h ; 8 0 -83 Raw silk armor ( 5 0 0 g p ) * *
r u b y ; sapphire 8 4 -?1 Half-plate ( 6 0 0 g p ) *
100 2 d 4 x 1,000 gp 5 , 0 0 0 gp Blue diamond*; canary, pink, o r 92- -?3 Spyglass o r w a t e r clock ( 1 , 0 0 0 g p )
other colored diamond; ? 4 -100 Full plate ( 1 , 5 0 0 g p ) *
Fulligran's soulstone

•Roll d % : 0 1 - 1 0 , Small; 11-?0, Medium-size; 7 1 - 0 0 , Large. (Mundane

* In N o r r a t h , a blue diamond is a specifically d i f f e r e n t item than any o t h e r armor is sized t o f i t its wearer. Magic armor adjusts t o its wearer's size.)
sort of diamond and of greater value.
** Roll d % : 0 1 - 2 0 , Small; 2 1 - 1 0 0 , Medium-size. (Mundane armor is
See the EverQuest:Players Handbook f o r more specific prices of various sized t o f i t its wearer. Magic armor adjusts t o its wearer's size.)
gems. Ornamental stones such as azurite and malachite are classified as a r t
objects, since they are either carved in relatively large masses o r used in
jewelry.

Table 4-6: Art Objects

6% Value Average Examples
0 1 - 10 I d l O x 10 gp 5 5 gp Silver e w e r ; carved bone o r ivory s t a t u e t t e ; finely w r o u g h t small gold bracelet; marble bust;
embroidered silk robe
I I - 25 3 d 6 x 10 gp 105 gp Cloth o f gold vestments; black velvet mask w i t h numerous citrines; silver chalice w i t h lapis lazuli gems;
book w i t h carved ivory cover
2 6 -- 4 0 1 d 6 x 100 gp 3 5 0 gp Large, well done w o o l tapestry; brass mug w i t h jade inlays; porcelain u r n ; marble statue; azurite,
malachite, o r alabaster statuette

41- 50 IdIO < 1 0 0 gp 5 5 0 gp Silver comb w i t h moonstones; silver-plated steel longsword w i t h j e t j e w e l in hilt; gold locket w i t h
sardonyx cameo p o r t r a i t
51- 60 2 d 6 > 100 gp 7 0 0 gp Carved harp of exotic w o o d w i t h ivory inlay and zircon gems; solid gold idol (10 l b ) ; m a s t e r w o r k
illuminated book; platinum chess piece
61- 70 3 d 6 x 100 gp 1,050 gp Gold dragon comb w i t h red garnet eye; gold and topaz b o t t l e s t o p p e r ; ceremonial electrum dagger w i t h
a star ruby in the pommel; plain velium locket
71- 8 0 4 d 6 x 100 gp 1,400 gp Eye patch w i t h mock eye o f sapphire and moonstone; f i r e opal pendant on a fine gold chain; old
masterpiece painting
81- 85 5 d 6 x 100 gp 1,750 gp Embroidered silk and velvet mantle w i t h numerous moonstones; sapphire pendant on gold chain

8 6 -90 1 d 4 x , 0 0 0 gp 2 , 5 0 0 gp Embroidered and bejeweled glove; j e w e l e d anklet; gold music box; velium ring w i t h small j e w e l

? 1 - 95 1 d 6 x 1,000 gp 3 , 5 0 0 gp Golden circlet w i t h four aquamarines; a string o f small pink pearls (necklace); solid platinum dagger

9b -99 2 d 4 x 1,000 gp 5 , 0 0 0 gp Jeweled gold c r o w n ; velium and ruby r i n g ; masterwork ivory miniature in platinum frame
100 2 d 6 x 1,000 gp 7 , 0 0 0 gp Gold cup crusted w i t h emeralds; solid j a d e t o m b s t o n e ; sculpted platinum saltcellar; velium armband

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F a c t i o n M u s t Be W i t n e s s e b
Faction
W h i l e n o t as t a n g i b l e a b e n e f i t as g a i n i n g a n e w l e v e l a n d class
abilities f r o m an XP award or purchasing a new spell or better
a r m o r w i t h p l u n d e r e d p l a t i n u m , f a c t i o n p r o v i d e s its o w n b e n e f i t s
that can sometimes rival those of X P or loot. T h e reward for h i g h
f a c t i o n comes i n t h r e e f o r m s : h a v i n g h i g h e n o u g h f a c t i o n t o be
a s s i g n e d h i g h l y r e w a r d i n g q u e s t s ; h a v i n g a n easier t i m e u s i n g
s o c i a l s k i l l s s u c h as D i p l o m a c y ; a n d p o s s e s s i n g t h e less m e a s u r a b l e
b u t n o less r e w a r d i n g b e n e f i t o f p o p u l a r i t y . T h e f i r s t t w o b e n e f i t s
d e r i v e f r o m t h e g a m e s y s t e m ; t h e t h i r d is p u r e l y a m a t t e r o f r o l e -
p l a y i n g a n d falls t o y o u t o b r i n g t o life. W h e n t h e b a r t e n d e r pulls
o u t h e r best b r e w instead o f h e r best i n s u l t ; w h e n the city
bureaucrats b e c o m e s y c o p h a n t s instead o f naysayers; w h e n the
t o w n guard wants autographs instead o f bribes: the PCs w i l l feel
t h e effects o f f a c t i o n c o m e t o life i n y o u r story.
Atoaroing Faction Aojustcnents
F a c t i o n awards c o m e i n t w o f o r m s : t h e s t i p u l a t e d awards for
c o m p l e t i n g a q u e s t a n d G M a w a r d s . " A w a r d " is u s e d r a t h e r l o o s e l y
here since b o t h quest a n d G M awards c a n be n e g a t i v e or p o s i t i v e
C o m b i n i n g Q u e s t a n o GM F a c t i o n A c o a r O s
f a c t i o n ranks; f o r instance, a f a c t i o n " a w a r d " m i g h t be - 4 r a n k s t o
a PC's K r o m z e k f a c t i o n .
A c t i o n s t h a t h a v e t h e p o t e n t i a l t o result i n f a c t i o n awards must
be witnessed a n d m a d e p u b l i c t o t h e f a c t i o n i n o r d e r t o result i n
f a c t i o n a d j u s t m e n t s . I f heroes w i p e o u t a g o b l i n c a m p , b u t n o
g o b l i n s escape a n d n o n e l a t e r l e a r n o f t h e d e e d , t h e n t h e h e r o e s '
f a c t i o n w i t h t h e g o b l i n s w i l l n o t suffer. L i k e w i s e , t h e h a l f l i n g
sheriff w i l l w a n t some sort o f e v i d e n c e o f such a deed before
p u b l i c l y l a u d i n g t h e h e r o e s as d e f e n d e r s o f t h e v a l e .
U l t i m a t e l y , y o u m u s t d e t e r m i n e w h a t passes t h e p u b l i c i t y t e s t .
I n g e n e r a l , i f t h e a c t i o n s are m a d e p u b l i c e n o u g h t o raise o n e
f a c t i o n , t h e n t h e y are also p u b l i c e n o u g h t o l o w e r a n o p p o s i n g
f a c t i o n , a n d v i c e versa. M o s t o p p o s i n g f a c t i o n s h a v e e n o u g h o f a n
i n f o r m a t i o n n e t w o r k a m o n g their enemies t o learn the identities
o f a n y o n e b e i n g lauded by t h e i r enemies f o r actions t a k e n against
t h e m . W h e n all t h e h a l f l i n g guards at t h e w a l l i n M i s t y T h i c k e t
c h e e r t h e h e r o e s as g o b l i n h u n t e r s , e v e n t h e d i m - w i t t e d g o b l i n
s c o u t l u r k i n g i n t h e t h i c k e t a n d s p y i n g o n t h e w a l l w i l l be a b l e t o
r e p o r t b a c k t o R u n n y e y e C i t a d e l w h o has b e e n r a i d i n g t h e i r
camps.
G M f a c t i o n awards are i n t e n d e d t o f i l l i n t h e b l a n k s t o p r o v i d e
p o s i t i v e f a c t i o n a d j u s t m e n t s f o r a c t i o n s o u t s i d e o f t h o s e necessary

Q u e s t awards are s t r a i g h t f o r w a r d f a c t i o n a d j u s t m e n t s o u t l i n e d t o c o m p l e t e quests. For e x a m p l e , a quest t o rescue a C o l d a i n

i n q u e s t d e s c r i p t i o n s (see e x a m p l e s i n C h a p t e r 3: C r e a t i n g A d - p r i s o n e r w i l l c a r r y its o w n p o s i t i v e C o l d a i n f a c t i o n a d j u s t m e n t

v e n t u r e s ) . G M awards are m o r e s u b j e c t i v e , s i m i l a r t o a s s i g n i n g X P s h o u l d t h e P C s s u c c e e d , so a l s o g i v i n g t h e P C s a G M award for

rewards for g o o d role-playing. A s G M , you should award f a c t i o n k i l l i n g K r o m r i f p r i s o n e r guards o r f o r t h e p r i s o n e r rescue i t s e l f i n

d u r i n g game play w h e n e v e r t h e PCs p e r f o r m a witnessed a c t i o n a d d i t i o n t o t h e quest a w a r d w o u l d be r e d u n d a n t . T h e quest award

t h a t w o u l d adjust t h e i r f a c t i o n . Examples o f such actions and already covers those situations. I f o n t h e i r way t o recovering the

r e c o m m e n d e d f a c t i o n a d j u s t m e n t s are l i s t e d i n T a b l e 4 - 8 : Fac- p r i s o n e r s , h o w e v e r , t h e PCs also s t o p p e d t o h e l p a C o l d a i n f o r t

t i o n A w a r d E x a m p l e s . N a t u r a l l y , s i n c e t h e s e are s u b j e c t i v e a w a r d s , repel a n ore a t t a c k , t h e i r a i d i n t h e fort's defense m i g h t e a r n a + 1

y o u m u s t use y o u r d i s c r e t i o n f o r w h a t c o n s t i t u t e s t r e a s o n o r h o w C o l d a i n f a c t i o n G M a w a r d s i n c e i t is u n r e l a t e d t o t h e m a i n q u e s t .

m u c h o f a d o n a t i o n is s u f f i c i e n t f o r t h e f a c t i o n t o v i e w a c h a r a c t e r N e g a t i v e f a c t i o n quest awards, t h o u g h , cover o n l y the conse-

as g e n e r o u s ( u s u a l l y a s i g n i f i c a n t m a g i c i t e m o r a n e n t i r e t r e a s u r e quences w i t h an e n e m y f a c t i o n for a i d i n g t h e quest giver's f a c t i o n ;
hoard). t h e y d o n o t i n c l u d e o t h e r actions t a k e n d u r i n g t h e quest t h a t
m i g h t w a r r a n t a d d i t i o n a l negative f a c t i o n awards. I n t h e C o l d a i n
p r i s o n e r rescue e x a m p l e , c o m p l e t i n g t h e quest m i g h t p r o v i d e a -
1 f a c t i o n p e n a l t y t o K r o m r i f w h e n t h e y hear w h o freed t h e i r
T a b l e 4-8: F a c t i o n A t o a r b E x a m p l e s p r i s o n e r . K i l l i n g K r o m r i f guards i n t h e process o f t h e rescue s h o u l d
Action Adjustment lead t o an a d d i t i o n a l - 6 ranks K r o m r i f f a c t i o n G M award.

Murder -6
Faction Limits
Treason -6
T h e E v e r Q u e s t : P l a y e r ' s Handbook discusses t h e t w o f o r m s o f
Sacrilege -6
f a c t i o n l i m i t s . F i r s t is t h e a b s o l u t e l i m i t t h a t f a c t i o n c a n n o t g o
Destroying P r o p e r t y (arson) -4 b e l o w - 1 0 o r a b o v e + 6 . T h i s l i m i t is easy t o r e g u l a t e .
Theft -3 T h e s e c o n d l i m i t is g r o u p - b a s e d l i m i t s , w h i c h a r e a b i t m o r e
Aiding a k n o w n criminal -2 d i f f i c u l t t o regulate. G r o u p l i m i t s are i n t e n d e d t o s i m u l a t e t h a t

Aiding an inimical religion ( w i t h o u t d i r e c t m o r t a l l y o p p o s e d f a c t i o n s w i l l n o t b o t h e m b r a c e s o m e o n e as a n

a l l y . I f a c h a r a c t e r is k n o w n t o b e a t r u s t e d a l l y o f t h e C o l d a i n a n d
harm t o adjusted faction religion) -2
t o h a v e supper at K i n g D a i n Frostreaver IV's table, t h e n K i n g
Trespassing -i T o r m a x o f the Kromzek w i l l never completely trust that charac-
Aiding an enemy faction ( w i t h o u t d i r e c t ter: surely t h e character m u s t be a d o u b l e agent f o r one o f her
harm to adjusted f a c t i o n ) -1 "allies" . . . a suspicion t h a t w i l l bar the character f r o m being
t r u s t e d as a n a l l y i n t w o o p p o s i n g c a m p s . S i m i l a r l y , a c l e r i c o f
Donation to church o r state i
I n n o r u u k w i l l n e v e r be e m b r a c e d as a n a l l y o f t h e K n i g h t s o f T r u t h
+

Defending f r o m enemy attack •i s i n c e t h e r e l i g i o n s o f t h e t w o o r g a n i z a t i o n s are o p p o s e d .

Bringing a criminal t o justice •i
T o apply group-based l i m i t s i n play, w h e n e v e r a character gains
Recovering stolen goods + i a p o s i t i v e f a c t i o n score w i t h o n e f a c t i o n , t h e character's m a x i -
Recovering prisoners + i m u m f a c t i o n score w i t h t h a t f a c t i o n ' s enemies o r o p p o s i n g r e l i g i o n
Eliminating enemies +2 f a c t i o n s is z e r o m i n u s t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s f a c t i o n s c o r e w i t h the
o r i g i n a l g r o u p . For e x a m p l e , i f a c h a r a c t e r h a d a f a c t i o n score o f
0 w i t h b o t h C o l d a i n and Kromzek, t w o enemy factions, and the
character received + 1 faction w i t h the C o l d a i n , his faction w i t h
A s T a b l e 4 - 8 i n d i c a t e s , l o s i n g f a c t i o n is f a r easier t h a n g a i n i n g K r o m z e k w o u l d h a v e a n e w m a x i m u m o f 0 - 1 = - 1 . So, his f a c t i o n
i t . N o r r a t h d e m a n d s e x t r e m e m e a s u r e s f r o m t h o s e w h o seek t o w i t h K r o m z e k w o u l d d r o p f r o m z e r o t o n e g a t i v e o n e as the
s u r v i v e let a l o n e prosper, a n d these h a r s h challenges lead m o s t K r o m z e k h e a r d a b o u t h o w f r i e n d l y t h e c h a r a c t e r was b e c o m i n g
races a n d g r o u p s t o b e s o m e w h a t x e n o p h o b i c . T o p r o v e t h e i r w i t h t h e i r C o l d a i n enemies. If the character's f a c t i o n w i t h C o l d a i n
loyalty a n d t r u s t w o r t h i n e s s , PCs m u s t break t h r o u g h t h e h e a l t h y later j u m p e d t o + 3 , his K r o m z e k f a c t i o n w o u l d likewise have a
level of paranoia and distrust most factions w i l l show t o outsiders. new m a x i m u m o f 0 - 3 = - 3 , and if his faction w i t h the Kromzek
h a d n o t a l r e a d y d r o p p e d t o - 3 o r less f o r o t h e r r e a s o n s , i t w o u l d
n o w d r o p t o - 3 as t h e K r o m z e k g r o w i n c r e a s i n g l y w a r y o f t h i s i c e

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dwarf l o v i n g hero. T h e only way the character could improve his
Kromzek faction score above - 3 would be to take some a c t i o n to
lower his C o l d a i n faction, thereby raising or r e m o v i n g the group-
based Kromzek faction l i m i t . O n c e the storm giants see the
character k i l l an ice dwarf or t w o , they w i l l be ready to extend
their trust once again.
Assigning Initial Faction
W e recommended t h a t you go ahead and assign i n i t i a l faction
ranks whenever PCs first encounter someone o f a given faction.
Unless you would like an N P C s true faction loyalties t o remain
secret, you should ask players to record their i n i t i a l faction ranks
on their character sheets after their first encounter w i t h an N P C
of a new faction. See " A l i g n m e n t and I n i t i a l F a c t i o n " o n page 144
of the EverQuest: Player's Handbook. Recording a new faction o n
their character sheets lets players take notice t h a t their reputa-
tions are now at stake w i t h a new organization.
A host o f factions are provided at the end o f this chapter that
should get you started n o matter where you begin your campaign.
Most o f these factions are ones established i n EverQuest, but feel
free to change t h e m to suit your campaign. You should also feel
free to create new factions as your campaign develops and the PCs
encounter organizations you have created for your o w n version o f
Norrath.
Secret Faction Loyalties
W h e n the PCs have n o t yet discovered t h a t the judge really
works for the Freeport thieves guild, try n o t to spoil such mysteries
by suddenly assigning the PCs i n i t i a l faction i n C o a l i t i o n o f
Tradefolk U n d e r g r o u n d w h e n they meet the judge or h a v i n g
t h e m apply their negative faction ranks w i t h C o a l i t i o n of Tradefolk
Underground to t h e i r Diplomacy skill checks w h e n pleading their
case before the judge. W h e n you prefer to keep an N P C s faction
secret, lying to your players and indicating that an N P C belongs
to another faction is perfectly acceptable. A Freeport M i l i t i a
agent insinuating herself i n t o the Steel W a r r i o r s w i l l outwardly
behave and respond as t h o u g h she were a Steel W a r r i o r i n order
to m a i n t a i n her disguise.
Player Character Factions
Barbarians
Barbarians have a strict sense o f h o n o r and justice, as w e l l as
strong extended family ties t o their clan, w h i c h often lead t h e m
to i m p o l i t i c conflicts w i t h other races. T h e y are welcome i n all
good cities, although the local guards tend to w a t c h t h e m closely
as they have a reputation for violence and are mistrusted due to
their unusual and seemingly p r i m i t i v e customs. W h i l e blood feuds
and revenge are perfectly acceptable i n Halas, other races tend to
be alarmed by such practices.
Barbarian faction organizations arise either from extended c l a n
ties (Rogues of the W h i t e Rose) or tribal apprenticeship practices
(Shamans of Justice). Those organizations t h a t come from clan
ties are slower to accept outsiders, and this insularity hinders their
potential such that some members eventually find themselves
outgrowing their clan. Yet the clan ties keep members fiercely
loyal to one another, and members give more support to one
another while seeking less i n return. Faction groups that arise
from apprenticeship practices expect a l o t o f service from their
new initiates, and the new loyalty a young barbarian has to his
masters sometimes conflicts w i t h duties t o family and clan. These
groups are based more around the practice of an art t h a n a clan,
and so they are quicker to welcome outsiders w h o also practice
their profession.
T h e Field Priests of the T r i b u n a l ( B a r b a r i a n Beastlords)
A l i g n m e n t : O N . L o c a t i o n : Halas, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
The Field Priests shun many of the trappings o f c i v i l i z a t i o n ,
preferring to live w i l d w i t h the beasts. T h e y seek out those w h o
wish to hide from justice i n the wilderness, passing sentence and
carrying out their o w n judgments. G u i l d Leader: H i g h Field
Priest Keven. A l l i e s : Shamans of Justice. Enemies: T h e Beastlords
of the Dark, the Beastlords of the Feerrott.
T h e Rogues of the W h i t e Rose ( B a r b a r i a n Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : N . L o c a t i o n : Halas, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n : L i v -
ing i n a society that reveres the T r i b u n a l and holds a harsh code
of justice and even harsher punishments, the rogues of Halas walk
a fine line between pursuing their chosen profession and h o n o r i n g
their gods. T h e end result leads most W h i t e Rose rogues t o be
honorable and generally to obey the laws of their society, instead
t u r n i n g t h e i r skills t o adventure, p l u n d e r i n g Halas's enemies, and
commerce, forming a significant part o f Halas's merchant and
b a n k i n g activities. G u i l d Leader: D u n M c D o w e l l . A l l i e s : N o n e .
Enemies: N o n e .
T h e Shamans of Justice ( B a r b a r i a n Shamans)
A l i g n m e n t : O N . L o c a t i o n : Halas, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Shamans of Justice follow the T r i b u n a l . T h e y believe i n
h o n o r and justice, and demand b o t h from t h e i r members. T h e y
are called u p o n as judges w h e n necessary. G u i l d Leader: Margyn
M c C a n n . A l l i e s : T h e W o l v e s o f the N o r t h . Enemies: C i r c l e o f
U n s e e n H a n d s , C o a l i t i o n o f T r a d e f o l k U n d e r g r o u n d , the
Sabertooth C l a n .
T h e W o l v e s of the N o r t h ( B a r b a r i a n W a r r i o r s )
A l i g n m e n t : N . L o c a t i o n : Halas, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e
W o l v e s of the N o r t h pride themselves o n their fighting ability,
and m e r i t and status is based o n battlefield prowess. T h e y disdain
the Rogues o f the W h i t e Rose, seeing t h e m as skulking profiteers
instead o f true warriors. G u i l d Leader: K y l a n O'Danos. A l l i e s :
T h e Shamans o f Justice, the Steel W a r r i o r s of Qeynos and
Freeport. Enemies: T h e Rogues o f the W h i t e Rose, the C i r c l e of
Unseen Hands, the Sabertooth C l a n .
bark Elves
T h e T e i r ' D a l , hated and feared by most races, tend to be
manipulative and spiteful even t o other T e i r ' D a l . T h e i r lives are
filled w i t h fear, hate, and e x p l o i t a t i o n ; love and trust are weakling
ideas for w e a k l i n g people. T e i r ' D a l are tolerated, sometimes even
welcomed, by coreligionists of other races, but even t h e n they
must be watchful. Treason is c o m m o n and trust is rare among the
children of Innoruuk.
Dark elf faction groups are merely larger versions o f the typical
i n d i v i d u a l dark elf personality. T h e groups themselves vie for
political power i n N e r i a k , resorting t o any and all means to gain
an upper h a n d o n one another. O n l y the gravest of outside threats
w i l l cause the groups to t u r n from i n t e r n a l power games to face an
external foe. Outsiders o f other races are seldom welcomed by
dark elf organizations, unless the i n t e n t is merely t o fool someone
w i t h duplicitous overtures of membership, friendship, and loyalty
in order t o eke out the most usefulness from such pawns. N e w
initiates face harsh and demeaning training, demanding require-
ments o f service, and harsher penalties for failure. T h e y are often
placed i n t o c o m p e t i t i o n w i t h their fellow initiates and are ex-
pected to claw their way up t h r o u g h the faction group's power
structure ruthlessly i n order to earn any respect among their peers
or superiors. U n t i l an apprentice has literally or at least figura-
tively stabbed another guild member i n the back to gain an
advantage i n guild politics, the guild's superiors can hardly be
expected to recognize any true a m b i t i o n i n the young T e i r ' D a l
apprentice.
T h e D e a d ( D a r k E l f Necromancers and Shadow K n i g h t s )
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Neriak, Antonica. Description:
The Dead tamper w i t h the corpses o f allies and enemies alike,
raising t h e m to unlife as servants and defenders. T h e y consider
themselves the elite o f dark e l f society and vie w i t h the Spurned
for p o l i t i c a l power w i t h i n N e r i a k . G u i l d leaders: X o n Q u e x i l l ,
necromancers; N e x x k a T o l a x , shadow knights. A l l i e s : Queen
Cristianos T h e x . Enemies: T h e E l d r i t c h C o l l e c t i v e , the Keepers
of the A r t , T h e Spurned.
The E b o n M a s k ( D a r k E l f Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : N E . L o c a t i o n : Neriak, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
The rogues o f the Ebon Mask began as a secret police force for a
now extinguished dynasty o f N e r i a k rulers. T h e rogues were
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feared t h r o u g h o u t d a r k e l f society for t h e i r u n e r r i n g assassination c u n n i n g . Its m e m b e r s are w e l l t h o u g h t o f f o r rogues, h a v e l i t t l e
o f t h e d y n a s t y ' s e n e m i e s a n d t h e i r u n f a i l i n g p r o t e c t i o n as b o d y - c o n f l i c t w i t h the o t h e r guilds i n K a l a d i m , and have fair standing
guards t o t h e r o y a l f a m i l y . N e v e r t h e l e s s , w i t h t h e e n d o f t h e w i t h m o s t g o o d races, g e n e r a l l y t h a n k s t o t h e i r r e p u t a t i o n s as
d y n a s t y , t h e E b o n M a s k g u i l d has d i v i d e d , w i t h s o m e rogues fierce t u n n e l f i g h t e r s a n d s t e a l t h y saboteurs o f ore, dark elf, a n d
b e c o m i n g assassins f o r h i r e o r t h i e v e s w h o s e o n l y m o t i v e is p r o f i t , ogre strongholds. G u i l d Leader: Mater. A l l i e s : T h e Deeppockets.
w h i l e o t h e r s h o l d t o t h e o l d e r t e n e t s o f t h e g u i l d a n d seek t o r e n e w Enemies: The Circle o f Unseen Hands, the Ebon Mask, the
the guild's true purpose. G u i l d Leader: E o l o m J ' A x x . A l l i e s : T h e Butcherhlock Bandits.
I n d i g o B r o t h e r h o o d , the C r u s h b o n e Ores. Enemies: T h e Guards
M i n e r ' s G u i l d 2 4 9 , a l s o k n o w n as T h e P a l a d i n s o f U n d e r f o o t
of Qeynos, the Wolves of the N o r t h , the Guardians of the Vale. ( D w a r v e n Paladins)
T h e Indigo Brotherhood (Dark Elf Warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : K a l a d i m , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Neriak, Antonica. Description:
T h e Paladins o f U n d e r f o o t allow o n l y the fiercely devout i n t o
The I n d i g o B r o t h e r h o o d consists o f a b l o o d t h i r s t y b a n d of
their ranks and demand total intolerance of the evil races.
w a r r i o r s w h o r e v e l i n v i o l e n c e f o r t h e sake o f v i o l e n c e . Their
Enemies o f t h e paladins w h o confuse stature w i t h s t r e n g t h rarely
cruelty and boundless h a t r e d make t h e m feared a n d despised
live to learn f r o m their mistake. T h e p a l a d i n s are c u r r e n t l y
through all of N o r r a t h . G u i l d Leader: Seloxia Punox. A l l i e s : T h e
f o c u s e d o n f r e e i n g d w a r v e n slaves c a p t u r e d by t h e Crushbone
E b o n Mask, the C r u s h b o n e Ores. E n e m i e s : T h e Emerald War-
Ores. G u i l d Leader: Datur Nightseer. A l l i e s : T h e Clerics of
riors, the Steel W a r r i o r s , the Freeport Militia, the Halfling
Underfoot. Enemies: The Crushbone Ores.
L e a t h e r f o o t Raiders, t h e G u a r d i a n s o f t h e V a l e .
T h e Priests of I n n o r u u k ( D a r k Elf Clerics) T h e Stormguard (Dwarven Warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Neriak, Antonica. Description: Alignment: OG. Location: Kaladim. Description: The
M e r c y a n d c o m p a s s i o n are s i n s t o t h e p r i e s t s o f I n n o r u u k . I f t h e y S t o r m g u a r d a r e t h e d e f e n d e r s o f K a l a d i m , as w e l l as m o s t o f t h e
d e c i d e a w o u n d e d i n d i v i d u a l is t o o w e a k o r u n w o r t h y o f h e a l i n g , B u t c h e r b l o c k M o u n t a i n s , w h e r e they m a n guard towers scattered
they w i l l instead sacrifice t h e u n f o r t u n a t e t o t h e i r g o d o f hate. a l o n g t h e r o a d s a n d d e f e n d a g a i n s t g o b l i n , o r e , a n d o g r e assaults.
T h e y r e l i s h d e s t r o y i n g t h e p r i e s t s a n d t e m p l e s o f d e i t i e s s u c h as T h e y are s t r o n g f i g h t e r s w i t h a r e p u t a t i o n f o r s h o r t t e m p e r s a n d
Tunare and Rodcet N i f e . G u i l d L e a d e r : Perrir Zexus. A l l i e s : l o n g grudges. G u i l d L e a d e r : F u r t o g O g r e b a n e . A l l i e s : T h e Pala-
N o n e . E n e m i e s : T h e Priests o f M a r r , t h e C l e r i c s o f T u n a r e , t h e dins of Underfoot. Enemies: Craknek Warriors, the Knights of
Priests o f Life. N i g h t k e e p , C l a n R u n n y e y e , t h e C r u s h b o n e Ores.

The Spurned (Dark Elf Enchanters, Magicians, and Wiz- Erudites

ards)
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Neriak, Antonica. Description:
T h e S p u r n e d are t h o s e d a r k elves t h a t p r a c t i c e t h e "lesser m a g i c s . "
T h e y are s h u n n e d w i t h i n t h e i r o w n society, unless s o m e o n e has
need o f t h e i r magics. T h e S p u r n e d are c o n f i d e n t i n t h e p o w e r o f
t h e i r a r t , h o w e v e r , a n d w i t h s t a n d t h e h a r s h s o c i a l o s t r a c i s m as a
s m a l l price t o pay for f o l l o w i n g t h e roads t o t r u e p o w e r . T h e D e a d
are t h e m a i n p o l i t i c a l e n e m y of the Spumed, partly due to
differences i n magical practice and partly due to t h e power
struggle i n N e r i a k between K i n g N a y t h o x T h e x and Queen
Cristianos Thex. G u i l d Leaders: Carnia V'Retta, enchanters;
Jayna D'Bious, magicians; G a t h N ' M a r e , wizards. A l l i e s : K i n g
Naythox Thex. Enemies: The Dead.
Dwarves
D w a r v e s h a v e a r e p u t a t i o n o f b e i n g as s t u b b o r n a n d u n y i e l d i n g
as s t o n e . T h e e l v e s e s p e c i a l l y see t h e m as j o y l e s s a n d d o u r , a n d
i n d e e d t h e y are a s o l e m n p e o p l e . T h e y are s l o w t o a n g e r a n d o n c e
angry slow t o c a l m again. T h e y f i n d pleasure i n w o r k for t h e g o o d
of dwarven-kind and the i m p r o v e m e n t o f their families and
themselves. Dwarves strive t o w a r d the image o f their o w n cre-
ations — impressive, e n d u r i n g , and o f w o r k m a n - l i k e fashion.
D w a r v e n f a c t i o n s are h i g h l y o r g a n i z e d . N e w m e m b e r s are g i v e n
clear duties t o p e r f o r m a n d e x p e c t e d t o get t h e m a c c o m p l i s h e d
w i t h o u t a l o t o f h a n d - h o l d i n g f r o m t h e i r superiors. I n i t i a t e s are
also p u t t h r o u g h t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m s r e f i n e d o v e r a l o n g h i s t o r y a n d
w h i c h really s h o u l d n o t be m u d d l e d w i t h by a n y y o u n g k n o w - i t -
alls.
D w a r v e n o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i l l m a k e t h e group's goals clear to
outsiders, a n d i f outsiders w i s h t o ingratiate themselves t o the
d w a r v e s , t h e r e is s e l d o m a n y a m b i g u i t y t o w h a t t h e d w a r v e s are
a f t e r . D w a r v e n l o y a l t i e s a r e f o r g e d s l o w l y , h o w e v e r , so p a t i e n c e
and persistence become d e f i n i n g traits o f those w h o w i n d w a r v e n
f a v o r a n d t h e r e b y m i g h t see g i f t s o f d w a r v e n f o r g e d g o o d s .
T h e Clerics of U n d e r f o o t ( D w a r v e n Clerics)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : K a l a d i m , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e s e p r i e s t s o f B r e l l S e r i l i s a r e w i s e h e a l e r s as w e l l as s t r o n g
fighters, often j o i n i n g the d w a r v e n warriors and paladins i n battle.
G u i l d L e a d e r : Priestess G h a l e a . A l l i e s : T h e P a l a d i n s o f U n d e r -
f o o t . E n e m i e s : T h e Priests o f I n n o r u u k , t h e C r u s h b o n e Ores.
Miner's Guild 628 (Dwarven Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : N o r t h K a l a d i m , Faydwer. D e s c r i p -
t i o n : M i n e r ' s G u i l d 628 is v e r y c l e v e r a n d p r i d e s i t s e l f o n i t s
Descended f r o m the scholarly elite of humans w h o migrated
w e s t w a r d t o escape t h e rest o f h u m a n i t y ' s wars a n d p e t t y b i c k e r -
ing, the Erudites consider themselves the most evolved and
i n t e l l i g e n t o f beings. T h e f a c t t h a t t h e y are v e r y v o c a l a b o u t t h i s
belief — a l o n g w i t h t h e i r p i t y a n d c o n t e m p t f o r o t h e r races —
makes t h e m disliked the w o r l d over. T h e arrogance o f the Erudites
is as l e g e n d a r y as t h e i r s k i l l s w i t h m a g i c . T h e y are o f t e n t o l e r a t e d ,
b u t rarely w e l c o m e d .
Erudite organizations prize o r d e r l y , c o n s t r u c t i v e pursuit o f t h e
h i g h e r g o a l s o f a c a d e m i c l e a r n i n g o r s p i r i t u a l i t y . T h e y are a c c e p t -
i n g o f a n y o n e w h o d e m o n s t r a t e s a desire t o learn a n d t h e a b i l i t y
to contribute.
T h e Craft Keepers (Erudite Enchanters)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : Erudin, Odus. D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e
e n c h a n t e r s o f t h e C r a f t K e e p e r s are respected m e m b e r s o f E r u d i t e
society. M o s t dedicate t h e i r lives t o research a n d e x p e r i m e n t a -
t i o n , a l t h o u g h some few leave O d u s t o gather k n o w l e d g e in the
uncivilized world beyond. As w i t h most Erudite factions, the
C r a f t K e e p e r s are e n e m i e s o f t h e H e r e t i c s o f P a i n e e l . Guild
Leader: L a n k e n Rjarn. A l l i e s : H i g h C o u n c i l of Erudin, the H i g h
Guards of Erud. Enemies: T h e Heretics.
T h e Crimson Hands (Erudite Wizards)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : Erudin, Odus. D e s c r i p t i o n : W h i l e
t h e rare r a d i c a l wizard m a y w o r s h i p Solusek Ro, most of the
w i z a r d s a r e as p o l i s h e d a n d c i v i l i z e d as t h e r e s t o f E r u d i t e s o c i e t y .
W i z a r d s t e n d t o be s l i g h t l y m o r e w i l l i n g t o t r a v e l , perhaps due t o
t h e i r m a g i c a l a b i l i t y t o d o so m o r e e a s i l y , b u t s t i l l d e v o t e m o s t o f
t h e i r t i m e t o s t u d y i n g t h e r u n e s a n d w r i t i n g s o f past m a s t e r s a n d
d e l v i n g i n t o n e w arcane experiments. G u i l d L e a d e r : Ghanlin
Skyphire. A l l i e s : H i g h C o u n c i l of Erudin, the H i g h Guards of
Erud. Enemies: T h e Heretics.
The Deepwater Knights (Erudite Paladins and Clerics of
Prexus)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : Erudin, Odus. Description: T h e
paladins and priests o f t h e D e e p w a t e r K n i g h t s v e n t u r e f r o m O d u s
m o r e t h a n m o s t E r u d i t e s , as t h e i r d e s i r e t o p r o t e c t t h e o c e a n leads
t h e m to travel. T h e i r affinity w i t h the ocean grants t h e m a kinship
w i t h E r u d i t e s a i l o r s a n d f i s h e r m e n , p r o v i d e d t h e y r e s p e c t t h e sea's
might. T h e Deepwater K n i g h t s are also t h e p r o t e c t o r s o f t h e
E r u d i t e s ' r a c i a l a n d c u l t u r a l p u r i t y , a d u t y t h a t o c c a s i o n a l l y leads
t h e m t o p r i d e f u l o r u n c o m p a s s i o n a t e acts. G u i l d L e a d e r : W e l i g o n
Steelherder, p a l a d i n s ; G a n s Paust, clerics. A l l i e s : H i g h C o u n c i l
of Erudin. Enemies: T h e Heretics, C l a n Kolbok.

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Alignment: O G . Location: Erudin, Odus. Description: Eru-
dite magicians spend m u c h of t h e i r lives i n research, although the
occasional magician w i l l travel to gather knowledge and needed
research components from the wider w o r l d . W h i l e Erudites would
never admit another race m i g h t have a better idea, m u c h o f the
research they b r i n g home was lifted from the libraries of other
races. Guild Leader: Markus Jaevins. Allies: H i g h C o u n c i l o f
Erudin. Enemies: T h e Heretics.
T h e Peacekeepers (Erudite Paladins and Clerics of Quellious)
Alignment: O G . Location: Erudin, Odus. Description: These
clerics and paladins worship the T r a n q u i l , and they prefer to keep
to their own, orderly society w h e n they can. T h e Peacekeepers are
slightly more tolerant o f outsiders t h a n most Erudites, a l t h o u g h
even their compassion can drift i n t o patronizing pity. G u i l d
Leaders: Leraena Shelyrak, clerics; Depnar Bulrious, paladins.
Allies: H i g h C o u n c i l of Erudin. Enemies: T h e Heretics.
T h e Heretics (Erudite worshippers of C a z i c - T h u l e )
Alignment: O E . Location: Paineel, Odus. Description: T h e
Heretics are those Erudites w h o practice necromancy or blasphe-
mous divine magic sponsored by t h e i r god Cazic-Thule, the god
of fear. Most are descendants of the original Heretics w h o rebelled
long ago, but the occasional few d o abandon the strict Erudite
society and slip away to j o i n t h e m . T h e y are hated by all good
people and at best barely tolerated by the practitioners of the dark
arts among other races. G u i l d Leaders: Sern A d o l i a , clerics;
Coriante Verisue, necromancers; M a n d a r i l Dark Knife, shadow
knights. Allies: N o n e . Enemies: T h e Gate Callers, the Craft
Keepers, C r i m s o n Hands, C l a n K o l b o k , and especially the
Deepwater Knights.
Gnomes
Gnomes are cheerful, friendly, and curious, w i t h an insatiable
passion for mechanical creations. T h e y build their c l o c k w o r k
artifacts for dangerous tasks, tedious labor, and a n y t h i n g else they
can t h i n k of. W h i l e many gnomes like to stay at home, some do
travel, even i f for n o other reason t h a n to feed their curiosity.
T h e y are often viewed w i t h amusement by the larger races, w h i c h
does not particularly bother t h e m .
G n o m e organizations are something of an o x y m o r o n : n o t m u c h
about t h e m is organized. T h e y are more like meeting places
through w h i c h a w h i r l w i n d of a c t i v i t y and curious energy swirls.
Outsiders are often just another curiosity and w i l l be happily
swept up i n t o the organization's pursuits as i f they were life-long
members.
T h e D a r k Reflection (Gnome Worshippers of Bertoxxulous)
Alignment: D E . Location: T h e M i n e s of M a l f u n c t i o n , C i t y o f
A k ' A n o n , Faydwer. Description: N o t so very l o n g ago by gnome
time standards, two t w i n gnomes were born j o i n e d i n one body. By
virtue o f a blessing or a trick o f Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, the
mother was able to cleave the twins apart. Bristlebane took one
c h i l d to his Plane o f I n n o v a t i o n and left the other c h i l d i n its
mother's arms. Naturally, Bristlebane got the better end o f the
deal, because w h i l e the t w i n that remained i n A k ' A n o n would
grow up to be a sorcerer of great ability, he w o u l d also become the
most infamous sorcery i n A k ' A n o n history because he w o u l d
bring the art of necromancy to the gnomes. T h e evil t w i n became
k n o w n as M e l d r a t h the M a l i g n a n t , and once schooled i n the
basics o f magic by the E l d r i t c h C o l l e c t i v e , M e l d r a t h went o n to
learn darker powers and secretly tutored many gnome disciples i n
necromancy.
Ha LF ELves
W h e n M e l d r a t h eventually attacked his o w n k i n d by t u r n i n g
some o f A k ' A n o n ' s tinkered creations against i t , the combined
might of A k ' A n o n ' s guilds was needed to drive M e l d r a t h and his
disciples from their base deep w i t h i n some abandoned mines near
A k ' A n o n . Yet M e l d r a t h and his flock d i d n o t go far; they created
a new hidden base deep i n a series o f exhausted mines around
A k ' A n o n and the Steamfont M o u n t a i n s . N a m i n g themselves
Dark Reflection, since they survive i n A k ' A n o n ' s shadow,
Meldrath's followers began i n f i l t r a t i n g agents i n t o A k ' A n o n t o
recruit those gnomes w h o showed enough promise to warrant
entry i n t o D a r k Reflection and to be instructed i n the proper
worship o f Bertoxxulous.
T h e gnomes of Dark Reflection pride themselves o n being
brave enough to follow their curiosity wherever i t may lead, even
i n t o the e x p l o r a t i o n o f dark powers such as necromancy. O t h e r
gnomes of the E l d r i t c h C o l l e c t i v e or Gemchoppers are too
cowardly t o tread the paths that the gnomes o f Dark Reflection
dare travel. O f course, the path also seems t o bring out a malicious
sense of h u m o r i n its initiates, w h i c h gradually degrades i n t o
wickedness and w a n t o n cruelty the longer members continue to
worship the Plaguebringer.
Members o f the Dark Reflection use abandoned mines and
underground waterways t o travel safely to A k ' A n o n and beyond,
h i d d e n from the eyes of their gnome enemies. T h e numbers of the
Dark Reflection are relatively small, and should A k ' A n o n proper
discover their location, the Dark Reflection would surely be
wiped out i f its members could n o t escape from the resulting
conflict — especially since M e l d r a t h rarely involves himself w i t h
his followers, h a v i n g left t h e m to pursue his o w n goals. W i t h the
necessity o f mutual support, the leaders o f the Dark Reflection
keep their different professions banded together as one group.
G u i l d Leaders: Evah Xokez, clerics; Rilgor Plegnog, enchanters;
Vaenor Husga, magicians; Eonis M o u r n u n d e r , necromancers;
K a x o n Frennor, rogues; Garret Zethkog, shadow knights' Naygog
M i t o p e , warriors; Velena Corgtec, wizards. Allies: N o n e . E n -
emies: T h e Eldritch C o l l e c t i v e , the Gemchoppers o f A k ' A n o n .
T h e Deep Muses (Gnomish Clerics, Paladins, and Rogues)
Alignment: D O Location: A k ' A n o n , Faydwer. Description:
In one o f the stranger combinations i n the land, the Deep Muses
are clerics, paladins, and rogues w o r k i n g together worshipping
b o t h Brell Serilis and Bristlebane from the A b b e y of Deep
Musings (although the paladins predominantly worship Brell
over the trickster). These gnome rogues enjoy good standing
anywhere the clerics are well received and have a reputation as
gentlemen and ladies. G u i l d Leaders: l o n y Gredlong, clerics;
Lewis Reldnok, paladins; W e l n o Tanboots, rogues. Allies: T h e
Gemchoppers, the Merchants of A k ' A n o n . Enemies: T h e Dark
Reflection.
T h e Eldritch Collective (Gnome Enchanters, Magicians, and
Wizards)
Alignment: D N . Location: A k ' A n o n , Faydwer. Description:
T h e E l d r i t c h C o l l e c t i v e is dedicated to learning, magical re-
search, and experimentation — often, the wilder the experiment,
the better. W h i l e many o f the Collective's members never leave
A k ' A n o n , few are w i l l i n g to go out and seek knowledge beyond
the safety o f home. T h e E l d r i t c h Conclave actively opposes dark
elf necromancers of the Dead, whose agents sometimes plague
A k ' A n o n , and the Dark Reflection, w h i c h lures curious Eldritch
C o l l e c t i v e apprentices i n t o its fold. G u i l d Leaders: Juline
Urncaller, enchanters; W u g g a n Azusphere, magicians; T o b o n
Starpyre, wizards. Allies: T h e Gemchoppers. Enemies: T h e Dark
Reflection, the Dead.
T h e Gemchoppers (Gnome Warriors)
Alignment: D N . Location: A k ' A n o n , Faydwer. Description:
T h e Gemchoppers' warriors are surprisingly effective despite
their size. T h e y fight w i t h more finesse and elegance t h a n their
larger counterparts, and do n o t see stealth as a dishonorable
advantage i n a fight. T h e y make up for their lesser strength and
stature w i t h c u n n i n g and s k i l l . G u i l d Leader: Baxok Curhunter.
Allies: N o n e . Enemies: T h e Dark Reflection.
H a l f Elves are more welcome among humans t h a n elves; high
elves especially view the m i n g l i n g o f h u m a n and elven blood as
distasteful. Thus, h a l f elves are found most c o m m o n l y i n h u m a n
cities and settlements, although some stay w i t h i n the society of
the wood elves. M a n y half elves become wanderers, especially
those born i n elven cities and towns.
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T h e r e are n o f a c t i o n s c o m p o s e d e x c l u s i v e l y o f h a l f elves. A l l
h a l f e l f f a c t i o n s c a n be f o u n d l i s t e d u n d e r h u m a n o r w o o d elf.
HalFlings
H a l f l i n g s h a v e t h e r e p u t a t i o n as f u n l o v i n g a n d h i g h s p i r i t e d
pranksters. T h e y are f o n d o f t h e s i m p l e pleasures: f o o d , d r i n k , a n d
a c o m f o r t a b l e h o m e . T h e i r s m a l l s t a t u r e a n d s m i l i n g faces m a k e
t h e m seem l i k e c h i l d r e n t o t h e l a r g e r races, w h o are s u r p r i s e d
w h e n t h e y see t h e f i e r c e s i d e o f t h e h a l f l i n g s d i s p l a y e d . H a l f l i n g s
are v e r y p r o t e c t i v e o f t h e i r o w n p e o p l e a n d g r i m l y serious w h e n
d e a l i n g w i t h t h e g o b l i n s a n d t h e d a r k elves t h a t t h r e a t e n R i v e r v a l e .
H a l f l i n g factions develop around professional a n d religious
practices. T h e guilds become s o m e t h i n g o f an e x t e n d e d f a m i l y for
t h e h a l f l i n g s , a n d m a n y w i n t e r n i g h t s i n R i v e r v a l e are spent i n
g u i l d lodges t e l l i n g stories o f faraway adventures or historic
defenses o f t h e M i s t y T h i c k e t W a l l against g o b l i n swarms w h i l e
guild members puff t h e i r pipes a n d d r i n k t h e i r honey mead near
the fire. T h e social fabric o f t h e h a l f l i n g guilds becomes very
s t r o n g . T r u s t w o r t h y outsiders are g e n e r a l l y t r e a t e d a m i a b l y , t h o u g h
e a r n i n g a faction's real trust a n d f r i e n d s h i p — n o t just its p o l i t e -
ness — is a s l o w p r o c e s s .
T h e Deeppockets ( H a l f l i n g Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : D N . L o c a t i o n : Rivervale, Antonica. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e D e e p p o c k e t s are a secret o n l y f r o m t r a v e l e r s a n d
o u t s i d e r s . T h e y a r e f u l l y a p a r t o f h a l f l i n g s o c i e t y , a n d t h e r e is n o
stigma attached t o t h eguild. T h e Deeppockets forbid preying o n
f e l l o w h a l f l i n g s e x c e p t w h e n necessary t o c o l l e c t o n a d e b t . W h e n
f o u n d i n o t h e r cities, h o w e v e r , rogues o f t h e D e e p p o c k e t s e a r n
t h e i r n a m e usually by h a v i n g a p l e t h o r a o f odds a n d ends t h a t
" a c c i d e n t a l l y f e l l " f r o m t h e i r r i g h t f u l places i n t o a rogue's h a n d s .
G u i l d Leader: Lendel Deeppockets. A l l i e s : T h e Clerics o f M i s -
chief, t h e Stormreapers. E n e m i e s : Clan Runnyeye, the Ebon
Mask.
The Guardians of the Vale (Halfling Warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : Rivervale, Antonica. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e G u a r d i a n s o f t h e V a l e are deadly fighters despite t h e i r
cheerful and jolly demeanor. T h e y guard Rivervale f r o m external
t h r e a t s s u c h as t h e g o b l i n s o f R u n n y e y e a n d s e r v e as p e a c e k e e p e r s
w i t h i n the city. G u i l d Leader: Sheriff Roglio Bruth. Allies: T h e
Priests o f M i s c h i e f , t h e S t o r m r e a p e r s . E n e m i e s : C l a n Runnyeye,
t h e Deathfist Ores, t h e I n d i g o B r o t h e r h o o d .
T h e Priests o f M i s c h i e f ( H a l f l i n g Clerics)
Alignment: D N . L o c a t i o n : Rivervale, Antonica. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e P r i e s t s o f M i s c h i e f b e l i e v e h u m o r is t h e r o o t o f h e a l t h ,
a n d bards a n d e n t e r t a i n e r s are always w e l c o m e i n t h e t e m p l e .
Feasting a n d c e l e b r a t i o n are c o m m o n a m o n g t h e clerics; s o l e m -
n i t y a n d f a s t i n g d o n o t s e e m t o r a t e as d e c e n t c e r e m o n i a l t h e m e s
a m o n g Bristlebane's priests. G u i l d L e a d e r : Beek G u i n d e r s . A l -
lies: T h e Deeppockets, the Guardians of the Vale, the
Stormreapers. Enemies: T h e G o b l i n s o f Runnyeye.
T h e Stormreapers ( H a l f l i n g D r u i d s , Paladins, and Rangers)
A l i g n m e n t : D G . Location: Rivervale, Antonica. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e S t o r m r e a p e r s are t h e s e r v a n t s o f K a r a n a t h e R a i n k e e p e r .
T h e y believe s t r o n g l y i n t h e cycles o f n a t u r e , t h a t a l l t h i n g s h a v e
t h e i r t i m e a n d season. S t o r m s b r i n g d e s t r u c t i o n , b u t n e w g r o w t h
a n d life f o l l o w . M e m b e r s are a m o n g Rivervale's m o s t e x p e r i e n c e d
wanderers, traveling to protect Karana's faithful and the
Rainkeeper's domains o n N o r r a t h , b u t never forgetting that
p r o t e c t i n g a n d feeding t h e vale is t h e i r f i r s t p r i o r i t y . Guild
Leader: Hibbs Rootenpaw, druids; Kaya C l o u d f o o t , paladins;
M e g o s h T h i s t l e t h o r n , rangers. A l l i e s : T h e G u a r d i a n s o f t h e V a l e ,
the Clerics o f Mischief, the Deeppockets, Knights o f Thunder.
E n e m i e s : Bloodsabers, C l a n R u n n y e y e , I n d i g o B r o t h e r h o o d .
HighELves
T h e K o a d a ' D a l are t o l e r a t e d b y a l l o f t h e g o o d races, b u t t h e i r
s o l e m n a n d aloof manners o f t e n m a k e t h e m seem u n a p p r o a c h -
a b l e o r e v e n h a u g h t y , t h o u g h t h e y a r e s e l d o m t r u l y so. T h e y a r e
t h e m o s t c u l t u r a l l y r e f i n e d elves, p r e f e r r i n g research a n d t h e
pursuit o f m a g i c t o a n y sort o f p h y s i c a l labor. M o s t h i g h elves are
repulsed b y t h e idea o f m i n g l i n g b l o o d w i t h h u m a n s , so h a l f elves
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are rarely b o r n a m o n g t h e h i g h elves. T h e h i g h elves' h a t r e d f o r
t h e d a r k e l v e s is i m p l a c a b l e .
T h e Clerics o f T u n a r e ( H i g h E l f Clerics a n d Paladins)
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : Felwithe, Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e C l e r i c s o f T u n a r e p r o t e c t t h e n a t u r a l o r d e r , a n d t h e y see
t h e m s e l v e s as c a r e t a k e r s o f T u n a r e ' s w o r k s . T h e y w i l l a t t a c k a n y
m e m b e r s o f t h e d a r k races t h e y f i n d d e f i l i n g t h e forests w i t h t h e i r
presence. G u i l d leaders: Y e o l a r n Bronzeleaf, clerics; T y n k a l e ,
paladins. A l l i e s : T h e Soldiers o f T u n a r e . Enemies: T h e Crushbone
O r e s , M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e , t h e Priests o f I n n o r u u k .
T h e Keepers o fthe A r t ( H i g h E l f Enchanters, Magicians, and
Wizards)
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : F e l w i t h e , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Keepers o f t h e A r t are dedicated t o l e a r n i n g , a l m o s t t o t h e
e x c l u s i o n o f e v e r y t h i n g else. T h e y a r e t h e i n t e l l e c t u a l s o f e l v e n
society. G u i l d Leaders: K i n o o l Goldsinger, enchanters; N i o l a
I m p h o l d e r , m a g i c i a n s ; T a r k e r Blazetoss, wizards. A l l i e s : Faydark's
C h a m p i o n s . Enemies: T h e Crushbone Ores, t h e Dead.
Humans
Humans are t h e m o s t w i d e l y spread a n d p o p u l o u s race o f
N o r r a t h . T h e y are g e n e r a l l y t o l e r a n t o f o t h e r races a n d f a i r l y
u n i v e r s a l l y t o l e r a t e d b y t h e g o o d races. H u m a n s p a r t i c i p a t e i n
most religions a n d most schools o f t h o u g h t . There are e v i l
h u m a n s , b u t t h e y a r e v a s t l y o u t n u m b e r e d b y g o o d ( o r a t least
d e c e n t ) p e o p l e a n d m u s t h i d e t h e i r e v i l ways f r o m t h e i r society.
H u m a n f a c t i o n o r g a n i z a t i o n s a r e as d i v e r s e as h u m a n s t h e m -
selves.
T h e A r c a n e Scientists ( H u m a n Enchanters, Magicians, a n d
Wizards)
A l i g n m e n t : N . L o c a t i o n : Freeport, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e A c a d e m y o f A r c a n e S c i e n c e is t h e c e n t e r o f a r c a n e r e s e a r c h
a n d t e a c h i n g i n eastern A n t o n i c a , where generations o f learned
scholars h a v e dedicated t h e i r lives t o t h e study o f magic. T h e
A c a d e m y ' s l i b r a r y is e x t e n s i v e , g r o w i n g a l i t t l e e v e r y y e a r as t h e
students a n d masters a d d t o t h e store o f k n o w l e d g e . G u i l d L e a d -
ers: R o m i a k Jusathorn, enchanters; L o r m e Tredore, magicians;
Opal D a r k b r i a r , wizards. A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s : the Dismal
Rage.
Ashen Order (Human Monks)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : Freeport, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
The Ashen Order t r a i n endlessly, t u r n i n g t h e i r bodies into
weapons o f w a r and m e d i t a t i n g o n the peaceful tenets o f Quellious.
D e d i c a t e d t o peace, t h e m o n k s yet recognize t h e irony that
s o m e t i m e s p e a c e is w o n o n l y t h r o u g h n e c e s s a r y c o n f l i c t . T h e y
c l a i m n o o n e as e n e m i e s s i n c e f e u d s d e t r a c t f r o m t h e p u r s u i t o f
peace. G u i l d L e a d e r : Puab C l o s k . A l l i e s : K n i g h t s o f T r u t h , S i l e n t
Fist C l a n . E n e m i e s : None.
T h e Bloodsabers ( H u m a n worshippers of Bertoxxulous)
A l i g n m e n t : DE. Location: Qeynos, A n t o n i c a . Description:
T h e Bloodsabers are t h e c a n k e r i n t h e heart o f Qeynos. They
cause c h a o s , spread disease, a n d k i l l w i t h o u t m e r c y . F r o m secret
bases b e n e a t h Q e y n o s , t h e y s p r e a d i l l n e s s a n d d i s o r d e r across a l l
o f N o r r a t h . T h e Bloodsabers d e l i g h t i n t h e t a i n t i n g o f i n n o c e n c e
and rejoice i n t h e c o r r u p t i o n o f t h e honest. G u i l d Leaders:
Xeture Demiagar, clerics; R e a n i a Jukle, enchanters; P e r k o n M a l o k ,
m a g i c i a n s ; Lyris M o n b a n e , n e c r o m a n c e r s ; S'ragg B l o o d h e a r t ,
shadow knights; Rocthar Bekesna, warriors; T r e n o n Callust,
wizards. A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s : T h e K n i g h t s a n d Priests o f
T h u n d e r , t h e K n i g h t s a n d Priests o f L i f e , Jagged P i n e T r e e f o l k ,
Protectors o f t h e Pine.
T h e Circle of Unseen Hands (Half Elf andH u m a n Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : N E . L o c a t i o n : Qeynos, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Q e y n o s r o g u e s ' g u i l d o p e r a t e s f r o m t h e c i t y ' s sewers, a b a n -
d o n e d b u i l d i n g s , a n d b a c k alleys. T h e y are a business-like g r o u p
o f e n t r e p r e n e u r s , a v o i d i n g a n y t h i n g u n p r o f e s s i o n a l or, worse yet,
u n p r o f i t a b l e . T h e y p r e f e r s i m p l e r o b b e r y a n d t h e f t b u t are n o t
adverse t o t h e o c c a s i o n a l m u r d e r o r assassination f o r pay. G u i l d
Leader: Hanns Krieghor. A l l i e s : T h e Corrupt Qeynos Guards.
Enemies: T h e Qeynos Guards.
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The Coalition of Tradefolk Underground ( H a l f E l f and shadow knights; Nexvok T h i r o d , wizards. Allies: N o n e . E n -
H u m a n Rogues) emies: T h e K n i g h t s a n d P r i e s t s o f T r u t h , t h e A r c a n e S c i e n t i s t s .
Alignment: O E . Location: F r e e p o r t , A n t o n i c a . Description: The Jagged Pine Treefolk ( H a l f E l f and H u m a n D r u i d s )
B e t w e e n t h e ships, caravans, a n d travelers passing through Alignment: N G . Location: S u r e f a l l G l a d e , A n t o n i c a . De-
Freeport, these rogues h a v e a w i d e v a r i e t y o f targets. T h e m e m b e r s scription: T h e T r e e f o l k a r e t h e g u a r d i a n s o f t h e bears a n d w o l v e s
o f t h e C o a l i t i o n o f T r a d e f o l k U n d e r g r o u n d m a s q u e r a d e as l e g i t i - i n a n d a r o u n d t h e Jagged P i n e Forest, a n d t h e y p r o t e c t t h e forest
m a t e m e r c h a n t s , a n d t h e y a r e as w e l l o r g a n i z e d as a n y g r e a t i t s e l f f r o m t h o s e w h o w o u l d d a m a g e i t s u c h as t h e g n o l l s o f t h e
t r a d i n g h o u s e . T h e y pass s m u g g l e d g o o d s i n a n d o u t o f F r e e p o r t ; Sabertooth Clan. T h e Treefolk worship b o t h Tunare and Karana
r u n black markets, g a m b l i n g halls; and other illicit establish- a n d b e l i e v e t h a t t h e l i f e o f t h e f o r e s t is v i t a l t o a l l l i f e o n N o r r a t h .
ments; and further support t h e i r efforts t h r o u g h various crimes G u i l d Leader: T e ' A n a r a . Allies: T h e Protectors o f t h e Pine.
f r o m r a c k e t e e r i n g t o c a t b u r g l a r y . G u i l d Leader: E l i s i N a s i n . Enemies: T h e Bloodsabers, t h e S a b e r t o o t h Clan.
Allies: C o r r u p t Q e y n o s G u a r d s , F r e e p o r t M i l i t i a . E n e m i e s : T h e
Knights of T h u n d e r (Human C l e r i c s and H a l f E l f and
Knights of Truth.
H u m a n Paladins of K a r a n a )
D i s m a l Rage ( H u m a n worshippers of I n n o r u u k ) Alignment: N G . L o c a t i o n : Q e y n o s , A n t o n i c a . Description:
Alignment: O E . Location: F r e e p o r t , A n t o n i c a . Description: The K n i g h t s o f T h u n d e r are d e d i c a t e d t o t h e defense o f t h e
D i s m a l R a g e is a n a l l i a n c e o f I n n o r u u k w o r s h i p p e r s o p e r a t i n g R a i n k e e p e r ' s w o r s h i p p e r s a n d d o m a i n s . A l t h o u g h t h e y a r e based
f r o m h i d i n g i n t h e s l u m s o f East F r e e p o r t a n d b e l o w t h e c i t y as i n Qeynos, the Knights of T h u n d e r travel all over western and
w e l l . T h e i r c o l l e c t e d forces r e m a i n concealed f r o m t h e a u t h o r i t i e s central A n t o n i c a , m i n i s t e r i n g t o t h e needs o ft h e i r f e l l o w w o r -
they oppose, and m a n y poor locals a n d travelers fall prey t o t h e s h i p p e r s . T h e y are m o s t f r e q u e n t l y f o u n d t r a v e l i n g t h e P l a i n s o f
worshippers o f the Prince o f H a t e . D i s m a l Rage has created a K a r a n a t o s e r v e as d e f e n d e r s o f t h e s e t t l e r s w h o c a r v e o u t a l i v i n g
n e t w o r k b e l o w F r e e p o r t t h a t a l l o w s races s u c h as t r o l l s , o g r e s , a n d o n t h e p l a i n s — e s p e c i a l l y m o s t r e c e n t l y , as a B e r t o x x u l o u s c u l t
d a r k e l v e s t o pass t h r o u g h F r e e p o r t a n d g a i n safe passage b y c a l l e d t h e Bloodsabers has i n v o k e d r i t u a l s t h a t plague t h e Plains
stowing away o n a m e r c h a n t ship allied to t h e organization. T h e o f K a r a n a w i t h v i r u l e n t disease a n d s w a r m s o f r a v e n o u s i n s e c t s .
a l l i a n c e ' s u l t i m a t e g o a l , e s p e c i a l l y o f i t s d a r k e l f m e m b e r s , is t h e G u i l d Leaders: R e n i c L o s a r e n , c l e r i c s ; R u n e t h a r H a m e s t , pala-
c o r r u p t i o n a n d demise o f Freeport itself. T h e y sow insurgency dins. Allies: N o n e . Enemies: T h e S a b e r t o o t h Clan, the
a m o n g t h e p o p u l a c e a n d o t h e r w i s e seek t o d i s m a n t l e t h e p o w e r Bloodsabers.
structures o f the K n i g h t s o f T r u t h o r a n y o t h e r force t h a t keeps
Knights of T r u t h ( H u m a n C l e r i c s and Paladins of Mithaniel
Freeport's society strong. T h e y prefer stealth and c u n n i n g t o b r u t e
Marr)
f o r c e , b u t use c r u d e m e a s u r e s w h e n n e c e s s a r y . G u i l d Leaders:
Venox T a r k o g , clerics; K o n i o u s E r a n o n , enchanters; Heneva Alignment: O G . Location: F r e e p o r t , A n t o n i c a . Description:
Jexsped, magicians; O p a l D a r k b r i a r , n e c r o m a n c e r s ; P i e t r o Z a r n , T h e paladins o f the L i g h t b r i n g e r keep law i n Freeport, f o l l o w i n g

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a code of T r u t h , H o n o r , and C h a r i t y . T h e paladins and clerics
learn and work together in the H a l l of T r u t h , where healing and
a i d are g i v e n f r e e l y t o t h o s e i n n e e d . S o m e o f N o r r a t h ' s g r e a t e s t
h e r o e s o f r e c e n t ages h a v e c o m e f r o m t h e H a l l o f T r u t h . Guild
Leaders: Eestyana Naestra, clerics; V e l e r o n Dushire, paladins.
A l l i e s : Priests o f M a r r , t h e S t e e l W a r r i o r s . E n e m i e s : T h e F r e e p o r t
M i l i t i a , D i s m a l Rage.
T h e League of A n t o n i c a n Bards ( H a l f Elf and H u m a n Bards
of A n t o n i c a )
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : Freeport and Qeynos, A n t o n i c a .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e League o f A n t o n i c a n Bards consists o f t r a v e l -
i n g m u s i c i a n s , s t o r y t e l l e r s , a n d messengers. T h e League carries
m u c h o f t h e m a i l i n A n t o n i c a a n d m o s t o f t h e n e w s , as b a r d s h a v e
t r o u b l e staying i n o n e place for l o n g . T h e fact t h a t some i n t h e
League w o r s h i p V e e s h a n makes the League p o w e r f u l enemies o f
M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e a n d the R i n g o f Scale. G u i l d Leaders: Caskin
Marsheart, Freeport; Belious Naliedin, Qeynos. Allies: The
K n i g h t s a n d Priests o f T r u t h , t h e G u a r d s o f Q e y n o s . Enemies:
M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e , the R i n g o f Scale.
T h e Order of Three (Human Enchanters, Magicians, and
Wizards)
A l i g n m e n t : O N . Location: Qeynos, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Order of Three i n t h e i r H a l l o f S o r c e r y are t h e f o c u s f o r
arcane l e a r n i n g i n western A n t o n i c a . U n i t e d i n t h e i r desire for
i n f o r m a t i o n a n d p o w e r , t h e y c o n s t a n t l y l o o k t o increase t h e i r
collected knowledge. G u i l d Leaders: MesphaTevalian, enchant-
ers; K i n l o c F l a m p a w , magicians; G a h l i t h Wrannstad, wizards.
Allies: None. Enemies: T h e Bloodsabers.
Priests of Life ( H u m a n Clerics, and H u m a n and H a l f Elven
Paladins of Rodcet Nife)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . Location: Qeynos, Antonica. Description:
T h e f o l l o w e r s o f t h e P r i m e H e a l e r seek t o ease s u f f e r i n g a n d h e a l
illness w h e r e v e r t h e y c a n . T h e p a l a d i n s o f R o d c e t N i f e are w e l l
v e r s e d i n t h e h e a l i n g a r t s as w e l l as t h e a r t s o f w a r , a n d t h e y a r e
m e r c i f u l t o t h e i r f a l l e n foes. G u i l d L e a d e r s : Priestess J a h n d a ,
clerics; C a m l e n d Serbold, paladins. A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s : The
Bloodsabers.
Priests of M a r r ( H u m a n Clerics and H a l f Elf and Human
Paladins of Erollisi M a r r )
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : Freeport, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
E r o l l i s i M a r r is r e v e r e d as t h e g o d d e s s o f L o v e , b u t s h e is a l s o t h e
goddess o f passion i n a l l its f o r m s . H e r f o l l o w e r s p r a c t i c e t h e i r
b e l i e f s w i t h p a s s i o n , e v e n t o e x t r e m e s . S o m e b e l i e v e t h a t l o v e is
t h e purest expression o f t h e soul a n d w i l l i n g l y die for w h a t they
l o v e ; others believe in justice and pursue t h e w i c k e d w i t h an i r o n
w i l l u n h i n d e r e d by m e r c y . G u i l d L e a d e r s : T h o l i u s Q u e y , c l e r i c s ;
Gygus Remnara, paladins. A l l i e s : T h e Knights of T r u t h . En-
emies: T h e Freeport M i l i t i a .
T h e Protectors of the Pine (Half Elf and H u m a n Rangers)
A l i g n m e n t : N . L o c a t i o n : Surefall Glade, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p -
t i o n : Based i n t h e S u r e f a l l G l a d e i n t h e Jagged P i n e Forest, t h e
P r o t e c t o r s o f t h e P i n e are r a n g e r s w h o w o r s h i p K a r a n a and
Tunare. They are t h e g u a r d i a n s o f t h e b e a r s o f S u r e f a l l and
s u r r o u n d i n g areas. B e c a u s e t h e y b e l i e v e t h e h e a l t h o f t h e f o r e s t is
vital to the health of all of N o r r a t h , they w i l l kill hunters or
a n y o n e else t h e y f e e l t o be a t h r e a t t o t h e w o o d s . G u i l d L e a d e r :
H a g e r Sureshot. A l l i e s : T h e Jagged P i n e T r e e f o l k . E n e m i e s : The
Bloodsabers, t h e S a b e r t o o t h C l a n .
Silent Fist C l a n ( H u m a n Monks)
A l i g n m e n t : O N . L o c a t i o n : Qeynos, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e S i l e n t Fist C l a n is a n o r d e r o f m o n k s b a s e d i n Q e y n o s . T h e s e
m o n k s are a g n o s t i c w a n d e r e r s , s e e k i n g e n l i g h t e n m e n t a n d self-
i m p r o v e m e n t . W h i l e t h e y focus t h e i r m i n d s o n t r a n q u i l i t y , t h e y
are n o t p a c i f i s t s a n d t r a i n t h e i r b o d i e s a n d s k i l l s f o r b a t t l e . S i l e n t
F i s t m o n k s espouse t h a t b y c o n f r o n t i n g d e a t h i n b a t t l e , t h e y w i l l
f u l l y realize t h e i m m e d i a c y o f e a c h m o m e n t o f life. T h e i r s e r e n i t y
in battle can be d i s t u r b i n g t o those w h o witness t h e m and
m i s i n t e r p r e t i t f o r passionless, ruthless v i o l e n c e . T h o u g h t h e c l a n
names few allies or enemies, i t w i l l aid t h e Q e y n o s G u a r d s i n t h e
defense o f t h e c i t y a n d s u r r o u n d i n g s e t t l e m e n t s , a n d despite t h e i r
desire t o f i n d e n l i g h t e n m e n t i n m o r t a l c o m b a t , t h e m o n k s are
c o m p a s s i o n a t e a n d w i l l n o t stay l o n g w i t h t h o s e w h o a r e v i o l e n t
f o r t h e sake o f c r u e l t y o r g r e e d . G u i l d L e a d e r : L u ' S u n . A l l i e s : T h e
Qeynos Guards. Enemies: None.
T h e Steel W a r r i o r s ( H a l f E l f a n d H u m a n warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : Freeport and Qeynos, Antonica.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e Steel W a r r i o r s dates back t o
h u m a n i t y ' s s p r e a d across A n t o n i c a a n d t o t h e f o u n d i n g d a y s o f
Freeport and Qeynos. O r a l history being somewhat incomplete,
w h e t h e r t h e S t e e l W a r r i o r s b e g a n as a v o l u n t e e r m i l i t i a o r as a
c o m p a n y o f v e t e r a n s o l d i e r s j o i n i n g t o c r e a t e a m e r c e n a r y u n i t is
unclear. W h a t e v e r t h e i r true origins, the Steel Warriors have
become s o m e t h i n g o f a hybrid organization. Some m i g h t call the
S t e e l W a r r i o r s a s c h o o l f o r t h o s e w h o w i s h t o l e a r n t h e arts o f w a r ;
some m i g h t call t h e m a dependable mercenary company whose
m e m b e r s c a n be h i r e d t o guard caravans, people, or stockade
walls; a n d s t i l l o t h e r s m i g h t c a l l t h e m a saving grace t h a t protects
their cities w h e n the increasingly c o r r u p t or i n c o m p e t e n t Freeport
a n d Q e y n o s m i l i t i a s f a i l t o d o so. M e m b e r s o f t h e S t e e l W a r r i o r s
c o m e f r o m a w i d e variety of backgrounds and religions, and any
d i f f e r e n c e s a r e s o o n f o r g o t t e n as f e l l o w s h i p s a r e f o r g e d i n t h e
sweat o f t r a i n i n g a n d t h e heat o f c o m b a t . G u i l d L e a d e r s : Cain
Darkmoore, Freeport; E b o n Strongbear, in Qeynos. A l l i e s : T h e
Knights of T r u t h , the Guards of Qeynos, the W o l v e s of the N o r t h .
Enemies of the Freeport Branch: The Deathfist Ores, the
Freeport M i l i t i a . Enemies of the Q e y n o s B r a n c h : T h e C o r r u p t
Qeynos Guards, the Sabertooth Clan.
Iksar
T h e lizard people o f K u n a r k h a v e a l o n g a n d b l o o d y history,
m u c h o f w h i c h is f o r g o t t e n b y t h e o t h e r — t h e i k s a r w o u l d say
lesser — races. M o s t i k s a r a r e u t t e r l y x e n o p h o b i c a n d d e d i c a t e d
t o t h e welfare o f t h e i r race a n d t h e b e t t e r m e n t o f t h e i r o w n status,
n o t necessarily i n t h a t o r d e r . Iksar are greeted w i t h h o s t i l i t y a n d
distrust t h e w o r l d over, truly welcomed o n l y a m o n g their o w n
kind.
Iksar factions stem f r o m organizations w i t h r i c h histories a n d
great s o c i e t a l status. A n y t h i n g a m e m b e r does t h a t besmirches h i s
guild's status i n iksar society c o u r t s t r e m e n d o u s c o n d e m n a t i o n
a n d s h a m e . L i k e w i s e , a n y t h i n g t h a t f u r t h e r s t h e g u i l d ' s cause o r
gains i t f a v o r w i t h t h e iksar p u b l i c garners such heroes h o n o r ,
status, a n d respect. O u t s i d e r s are n o t w e l c o m e unless t h e y h a v e
d e v o t e d t h e i r lives t o p r o v i n g t h e i r w o r t h t o a n iksar g u i l d , a g u i l d
t h a t w i l l s t i l l a l w a y s v i e w t h e m as s e c o n d - c l a s s m e m b e r s .
T h e Brood of Kotiz (Iksar Necromancers)
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Cabilis, Kunark. Description: T h e
iksar n e c r o m a n c e r s o f C a b i l i s are w e l l r e s p e c t e d w i t h i n i k s a r
s o c i e t y . T h e i r s is a n a n c i e n t o r d e r w i t h a h i s t o r y n e a r l y as o l d as
t h e f i r s t i k s a r e m p i r e , a n d t h e B r o o d is h e i r t o a p o w e r w i e l d e d b y
t h e i k s a r s ' g r e a t e s t e m p e r o r s s u c h as V e n r i l S a t h i r . E v e n o t h e r
iksar fear t h e B r o o d , w h o s e e x p e r i m e n t s r e q u i r e a steady s t r e a m o f
n e w subjects. G u i l d L e a d e r : H a r b i n g e r G l o s k . A l l i e s : T h e iksar
g u i l d s are m u t u a l l y a l l i e d . E n e m i e s : T h e S a r n a k C o l l e c t i v e .
T h e Crusaders of Greenmist (Iksar Shadow Knights)
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Cabilis, Kunark. Description: Tak-
i n g t h e i r n a m e f r o m t h e d i v i n e d e s t r u c t i o n o f t h e i r f o r m e r Shissar
m a s t e r s , t h e C r u s a d e r s o f G r e e n m i s t use t h e i r s t e a l t h a n d d a r k
magic t o strike t e r r o r i n t h e i r prey. T h e y revel i n cruelty a n d
d e l i g h t i n t o r m e n t i n g a n y w h o o p p o s e t h e m i g h t o f t h e iksar.
Guild Leader: A r c h Duke Xog. Allies: T h e i k s a r g u i l d s are
mutually allied. Enemies: T h e Sarnak Collective.
T h e Legion of Cabilis (Iksar Warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Cabilis, Kunark. Description: The
L e g i o n o f C a b i l i s guards t h e c i t y a n d patrols t h e region a r o u n d i t .
I t m a k e s u p t h e b u l k o f t h e i k s a r a r m y a n d is w e l l t r a i n e d i n
i n d i v i d u a l c o m b a t as w e l l as s m a l l a n d l a r g e u n i t t a c t i c s . G u i l d
L e a d e r : D r i l l M a s t e r V y g a n . A l l i e s : T h e iksar g u i l d s are m u t u a l l y
allied. Enemies: T h e Sarnak Collective.
T h e Scaled M y s t i c s ( I k s a r S h a m a n s )
A l i g n m e n t : O E . L o c a t i o n : C a b i l i s , K u n a r k . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e Scaled
M y s t i c s are t h e s p i r i t u a l leaders o f t h e iksar, i n f o r m i n g t h e p o p u l a c e w h a t
m u s t be d o n e t o appease C a z i c - T h u l e a n d h o w t o spread fear b e t t e r
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a m o n g N o r r a t h ' s o t h e r races i n t h e n a m e o f t h e Faceless. T h e y are also
t h e healers f o r t h e iksar armies, as w e l l as fighters i n t h e i r o w n right. G u i l d
L e a d e r : P r i m e H i e r o p h a n t V e k . A l l i e s : T h e iksar guilds are m u t u a l l y
allied. Enemies: T h e Sarnak Collective.
T h e Scaled Spiritists ( I k s a r Beastlords)
Alignment: OE. Location: Cabilis, Kunark. Description: T h e
i k s a r b e a s t l o r d s t r a i n a n d l i v e w i t h a n i m a l s f r o m a n e a r l y age t o
understand better h o w t o m a n i p u l a t e a n d c o n t r o l t h e i r creatures.
T h o s e t h a t survive learn t o c o n t r o l the very spirits o f animals.
G u i l d L e a d e r : P r i m e P a t r i a r c h V u z x . A l l i e s : T h e iksar g u i l d s are
mutually allied. Enemies: T h e Sarnak Collective.
T h e Swifttails (Iksar M o n k s )
Alignment: OE. Location: Cabilis, Kunark. Description: T h e
S w i f t t a i l s a r e s k i l l e d a n d d e a d l y f i g h t e r s , t r a i n e d t o use t h e i r
b o d i e s as w e a p o n s . T h e i r t o l e r a n c e f o r p a i n a n d d e p r i v a t i o n m a k e
t h e m s e e m a l m o s t s u p e r n a t u r a l t o t h e i r foes. T h e S w i f t t a i l s l e a r n
to survive i n the harshest e n v i r o n m e n t s a n d bleakest o f l a n d -
Trolls
scapes, a n d t h e i r e n d u r a n c e is u n b e l i e v a b l e t o t h o s e n o t o f t h e i r
order. G u i l d L e a d e r : G r a n d M a s t e r G l o x . A l l i e s : T h e iksar guilds
are m u t u a l l y a l l i e d . E n e m i e s : T h e S a r n a k C o l l e c t i v e .
Ogres
I n t e n t o n n o t being a meal or getting mauled, most of the w o r l d
greets ogres w i t h a r a i n o f a r r o w s a n d raised w e a p o n s , w h i l e t h e
d e f e n s e l e s s r u n f o r s a f e t y . O g r e s are m a s s i v e b u t as w e a k o f m i n d
as t h e y a r e s t r o n g o f b o d y . T h e y are m o t i v a t e d b y h a t e , g r e e d , a n d
e n v y . Few t h i n g s c a n t e m p t a n ogre t o t h i n k past his n e x t m e a l ,
b u t s o m e t i m e s , w h e n p r e s e n t e d w i t h traces o f t h e i r g l o r i o u s past
w h e n they carried t h e b a n n e r o f Rallos Zek i n war against t h e gods
t h e m s e l v e s , s o m e t h i n g i n t h e d i m recesses o f a n o g r e ' s b r a i n f l a r e s
b r i g h t l y a n d f o r a m o m e n t h e o n c e a g a i n has t h e m i e n o f t h e t r u l y
fearsome creature his ancestors were. T h e n t h e flare sputters o u t ,
a n d t h e ogre's t h o u g h t s r e t u r n t o his s t o m a c h .
O g r e g u i l d s are l o o s e l y o r g a n i z e d a n d d y s f u n c t i o n a l a f f a i r s a t
best. G u i l d m a s t e r s m a i n t a i n t h e i r p o s i t i o n s b y l o o s e a l l i a n c e s a n d
n e t w o r k s o f favors a m o n g t h e i r peers. T h e m o r e t h e g u i l d m a s t e r
can create a n e t w o r k o f cronies at t h e t o p o f t h e g u i l d p e c k i n g
o r d e r , t h e l o n g e r she gets t o boss a r o u n d e v e r y o n e else i n t h e g u i l d .
N e w m e m b e r s are p r o m i s e d great p o w e r a n d t h e n used, b u l l i e d ,
a n d a b u s e d as m u c h as p o s s i b l e w h i l e r e c e i v i n g o n l y enough
k n o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s t o k e e p t h e m c o m i n g b a c k t o d o m o r e tasks
for t h e guildmaster a n d h e r cronies. G u i l d members w h o show
m e r i t are m o r e o f t e n v i e w e d as e v e n t u a l t h r e a t s t o a g u i l d m a s t e r ' s
a u t h o r i t y a n d t h u s suppressed o r sent o n missions far f r o m O g g o k .
Outsiders just d o n o t seem t o v e n t u r e i n t o Oggok's guilds.
T h e B e a s t l o r d s of t h e F e e r r o t t ( O g r e B e a s t l o r d s )
Alignment: DE. Location: Oggok, Antonica. Description:
T h e Beastlords o f t h e F e e r r o t t are r e m a r k a b l y b r u t a l a n d savage
e v e n i n c o m p a r i s o n t o o t h e r ogres. T h e y twist the spirits o f
animals t o t h e i r w i l l a n d force t h e m t o f i g h t at t h e i r c o m m a n d .
T h e y o p p o s e a n y o t h e r b e a s t l o r d s w h o m t h e y see as c o m p e t i t i o n
for c o n t r o l o f Norrath's wilds. G u i l d Leader: Bordag. Allies: T h e
S h a m a n s o f W a r . E n e m i e s : T h e Beastlords o f t h e D a r k Ones, t h e
S c a l e d S p i r i t i s t s , t h e F i e l d Priests o f t h e T r i b u n a l .
T h e Craknek Warriors (Ogre Warriors)
Alignment: DE. L o c a t i o n : Oggok, A n t o n i c a . Description: The
C r a k n e k W a r r i o r s are fierce a n d relentless fighters b u t usually lack t h e
w i t s f o r strategy a n d tactics. T h e y m a k e u p f o r t h e i r t a c t i c a l s h o r t c o m i n g s
w i t h a n e n t h u s i a s m f o r b l o o d s h e d a n d t h e c r u s h o fc o m b a t . O g r e warriors
w i l l stand a n d f i g h t n o m a t t e r t h e odds, a l t h o u g h h o w m u c h o f t h i s is
v a l o r a n d h o w m u c h is a s i m p l e i n a b i l i t y t o c o u n t t h e i r foes is unclear.
C r a k n e k W a r r i o r s d o s t i l l r e m e m b e r t h e dwarves p u s h i n g t h e ogres o u t
o f most o f Faydwer i n recent history, and m a n y Crakneks prove their
m e t t l e by t r a v e l i n g t o F a y d w e r t o e x a c t some revenge o n t h e d w a r v e n
settlements i n t h e B u t c h e r h l o c k M o u n t a i n s . G u i l d L e a d e r : G u n t r i k .
A l l i e s : T h e S h a m a n s o f W a r . E n e m i e s : D a Bashers, t h e S t o n n g u a r d .
T h e Greenblood Knights (Ogre Shadow Knights)
Alignment: DE. Location: Oggok, A n t o n i c a . Description: The
G r e e n b l o o d K n i g h t s are c u n n i n g , a n d a l t h o u g h t h e i r n e c r o m a n t i c skills
are h a r d t o g a i n a n d t o master, w h e r e m a g i c fails b r u t e f o r c e prevails.
T h e y l o o k d o w n u p o n those lesser warriors w h o c a n n o t master m a g i c as
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w e l l as w e a p o n s , f o r t h e G r e e n b l o o d r e m e m b e r b e t t e r d i a n any o t h e r
ogres h o w ogre armies o n c e used m a g i c as w e l l as m i g h t t o c r u s h t h e i r foes.
I n these m e m o r i e s , m o s t G r e e n b l o o d K n i g h t s still w o r s h i p Rallos Zek,
t h o u g h m o r e a n d m o r e are c o n v e r t i n g t o t h e w o r s h i p o f C a z i c - T h u l e , as
t h e g o d o f fear has m o r e a b i l i t y t o g r a n t p o w e r t h a n t h e i m p r i s o n e d
Warlord. G u i l d Leader: Soonog. Allies: N o n e . Enemies: Shadow
K n i g h t s o f N i g h t Keep, the Stormguard.
T h e S h a m a n s of W a r (Ogre Shamans)
Alignment: DE. Location: Oggok, Antonica. Description:
T h e Shamans of W a r use b o t h m a g i c a n d w e a p o n s w i t h b r u t a l
effectiveness. T h e y are u n l i k e l y t o h a n g b a c k in a fight like
s p e l l c a s t e r s o f o t h e r races, p r e f e r r i n g t o w a d e i n t o t h e f r a y a n d use
m a g i c as j u s t a n o t h e r w e a p o n w i t h w h i c h t o s m i t e t h e i r foes. T h e
shamans worship either Rallos Zek or Cazic-Thule. G u i l d Leader:
Zulort. Allies: T h e C r a k n e k Warriors. Enemies: T h e Dark Ones.
T r o l l s are b r u t a l f i g h t e r s w i t h a n a p p e t i t e f o r t h e f l e s h o f t h e i r
enemies. They delight in m a i m i n g and killing anything not
t r o l l i s h . T r o l l s a r e s o m e t i m e s t o l e r a t e d b y t h e d a r k e l v e s , w h o see
t h e m as u s e f u l p a w n s . T h e y consume their slain or disabled
e n e m i e s , b o t h f r o m a d e s i r e t o s p r e a d h a t e a n d f e a r as w e l l as f r o m
an appetite for flesh.
T r o l l guilds c o m b i n e t h e w o r s t elements o f d a r k e l f a n d ogre
g u i l d s . T h e g u i l d s are p o o r l y o r g a n i z e d a n d r u n . N e w i n i t i a t e s are
u s e d a n d a b u s e d at t h e w h i m s o f t h e i r s u p e r i o r s , a n d advancement
w i t h i n a g u i l d c o m e s m a i n l y t h r o u g h c r u s h i n g g u i l d peers u n d e r
foot. T h e worship of Innoruuk and Cazic-Thule in troll culture
d i c t a t e s t h a t w h o e v e r d o e s n o t h a t e h i s f e l l o w s as s t r o n g l y as h i s
e n e m i e s a n d w h o e v e r does n o t s t r i k e fear i n t o his u n d e r l i n g s a n d
p e e r s as h e d o e s h i s e n e m i e s w i l l n o t s u r v i v e i n G r o b b ' s g u i l d h a l l s .
T r o l l s w h o f i n d l o y a l t y t o t h e i r f e l l o w s t o be a v i r t u e o f s u r v i v a l
r a t h e r t h a n w e a k n e s s o f t e n e n d u p t r a v e l i n g far f r o m G r o b b .
T h e o n l y s e r v i c e m o s t o u t s i d e r s c a n p r o v i d e t r o l l g u i l d s is b e i n g
s e r v e d r a w as a h i g h p r o t e i n s n a c k .
B e a s t l o r d s of t h e D a r k O n e s ( T r o l l B e a s t l o r d s )
Alignment: DE. Location: Grobb, Antonica. Description:
E v e n m o r e vicious a n d c a n n i b a l i s t i c t h a n most trolls, t h e beastlords
a c t as b e s t i a l as t h e c r e a t u r e s t h e y e n s l a v e . T h e i r b a r e l y c o n t r o l l e d
rage a n d a n i m a l i s t i c i n s t i n c t s s e p a r a t e t h e m o n l y s l i g h t l y f r o m t h e
o t h e r s o f t h e i r race. G u i l d L e a d e r : G a r d u n k . A l l i e s : T h e Dark
Ones. E n e m i e s : T h e Beastlords o f t h e Feerrott, t h e Scaled S p i r -
itists, t h e F i e l d Priests o f t h e T r i b u n a l .
D a Bashers (Troll Warriors)
Alignment: DE. Location: Grobb, Antonica. Description:
S u r p r i s i n g l y s t e a l t h y f o r t h e i r size, B a s h e r s a r e t h e w a r r i o r s w h o
p r o t e c t G r o b b a n d its e n v i r o n s f r o m a t t a c k a n d i n v a s i o n . N o r -
m a l l y , s u c h t h r e a t s o n l y c o m e as c o u n t e r - o f f e n s i v e s f r o m t h e
f r o g l o k s o f G u k o r f r o m large bands o f k o b o l d s t r y i n g t o f i g h t back
troll settlements and avenge their k i n d w h o died up roasting over
t r o l l c o o k i n g fires. Bashers also r a i d i n t h e s u r r o u n d i n g t e r r i t o r y
a n d a t t a c k t r a v e l e r s a n d c a r a v a n s w h e n t h e o p p o r t u n i t y arises.
G u i l d Leader: Ranjor. Allies: T h e Shadow Knights of N ightkeep.
Enemies: Broken Skull C l a n , the Frogloks o f G u k .
T h e Dark Ones (Troll Shamans)
Alignment: DE. Location: G r o b b , A n t o n i c a . Description: The
D a r k O n e s are fierce fighters as w e l l as e f f e c t i v e m a g i c users. D r i v e n by
h a t e , spreading p a i n a n d t e r r o r w h e r e v e r t h e y go, t h e D a r k O n e s d e l i g h t
i n c a u s i n g chaos a n d d e s t r u c t i o n . G u i l d L e a d e r : K a g l a r i . A l l i e s : T h e
S h a d o w K n i g h t s o f N i g h t K e e p . E n e m i e s : Frogloks o f G u k .
T h e S h a d o w K n i g h t s of N i g h t K e e p ( T r o l l S h a d o w K n i g h t s )
Alignment: DE. Location: G r o b b , A n t o n i c a . Description: The
S h a d o w K n i g h t s o f N i g h t k e e p are n i g h t m a r e s t o t h e i r foes. T h e i r speed,
size, a n d s k i l l m a k e t h e m h a r d t o beat, a n d t h e i r foes are glad t h a t t h e y
t e n d t o be s o l i t a r y fighters. G u i l d L e a d e r : H u k u l k . A l l i e s : D a Bashers.
Enemies: T h e Broken Skull Clan, the Greenblood Knights.
VahShir
T h e V a h S h i r a r e b e c o m i n g a less s t a r t l i n g s i g h t i n t h e l a n d s o f
N o r r a t h , b u t they still attract a t t e n t i o n w h e r e v e r they go. T h e y
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are well tolerated by the good races although sometimes viewed
w i t h suspicion i n small settlements and backwaters.
V a h Shir guilds are t i g h t l y k n i t groups w i t h c o m m o n purposes
and professions strengthened by the trials of survival the V a h Shir
have endured since being translocated to L u c l i n . T r a i n i n g at any
of the guilds is a noble pursuit for a young V a h Shir. T h e guilds
greet outsiders w i t h curiosity and respect unless an outsider shows
she is unworthy of such treatment.
T h e D a r K h u r a ( V a h Shir Shamans)
A l i g n m e n t : O G . L o c a t i o n : Shar V a h l , L u c l i n . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Dar Khura are the counselors and guides of the V a h Shir.
T h e y are priests as w e l l as judges, and they offer their wisdom and
guidance to all V a h Shir. G u i l d Leader: Spiritist G h r a w l e h .
A l l i e s : T h e V a h Shir guilds are mutually allied. Enemies: N o n e .
T h e J h a r i n ( V a h Shir Bards)
Alignment: O G . Location: Shar Vahl, Luclin. Description: T h e
legendary Jharin are the keepers of the oral histories of the Vah Shir. T h e
bards write the stories of their heroes to be passed down from one
generation to the next, and each bard is charged with the task of learning
die histories of the V a h Shir. G u i l d Leader: Elder Hymnist Hortitosh.
Allies: The V a h Shir guilds are mutually allied. Enemies: None.
T h e Khala D u n ( V a h Shir Warriors)
A l i g n m e n t : O G L o c a t i o n : Shar V a h l , L u c l i n . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Khala D u n are the defenders o f the c r o w n and protectors o f
the city. A l t h o u g h c o n f l i c t is rare, they are also peace keepers and
guards inside the city. G u i l d Leader: H i g h A r m s m a n T r u k h a n a h .
A l l i e s : T h e V a h Shir guilds are mutually allied. Enemies: N o n e .
T h e K h a t i Sha ( V a h S h i r Beastlords)
Alignment: O G . Location: Shar Vahl, Luclin. Description: The
Khati Sha are exceptional fighters, and their affinity for the spirit world
enables them to sway and control certain beasts as well. They are the
explorers of their kind, able to rely on the senses of their creatures i n
addition to their own. G u i l d Leader: Elder Animist Sahdi. Allies: The
Vah Shir guilds are mutually allied. Enemies: None.
T h e T a r u u n ( V a h S h i r Rogues)
A l i g n m e n t : O N . L o c a t i o n : Shar V a h l , L u c l i n . D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e V a h Shir rogues are hunters and providers for their people, as
well as spies and scouts i n times o f need. T h e T a r u u n t r a i n their
natural stealth i n t o an amazing skill that allows t h e m to move as
silently as mist. G u i l d Leader: Rakutah. A l l i e s : T h e V a h Shir
guilds are mutually allied. Enemies: N o n e .
W O O D Elves
T h e Fier'Dal find contentment i n the green and growing forests,
choosing to build their cities i n the tall trees of the Greater Faydark
forest. Earthier than their h i g h elf cousins and more approachable
by the other races, they are welcomed by all o f the good races.
Unsurprisingly, they are loathed by those o f an evil nature.
Wood elf guilds make modest demands on their members, which
accommodates the wood elven lifestyle just fine. Guild members
commonly disappear for years on personal pursuits, only to return ready
to serve their guild for a time before traveling once again. W o o d elves
have enough loyalty to their guild and their culture not to take the
benefits of guild training for granted, and volunteerism suffices in place
of more stringent measurements of service. Outsiders who show a passion
for the a m and skills of a guild's profession and who demonstrate their
desire and ability to preserve and defend the harmony of the forest will
be accepted into the guilds i n Kelethin.
T h e Emerald W a r r i o r s ( H a l f E l f and W o o d E l f W a r r i o r s )
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : K e l e t h i n , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Emerald Warriors defend K e l e t h i n b o t h from outside attack
as w e l l as i n t e r n a l troubles. T h e y help keep the city orderly and
peaceful and often guard the caravans of the merchants of K e l e t h i n
and Felwithe. G u i l d Leader: Rcgren. A l l i e s : N o n e . Enemies:
T h e Crushbone Ores, the Indigo Brotherhood.
Faydark's C h a m p i o n s ( H a l f E l f and W o o d E l f Rangers)
A l i g n m e n t : D G . L o c a t i o n : K e l e t h i n , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
Faydark's Champions are the defenders of the trees and the animals
of the Greater Faydark. T h e y oppose any w h o h u n t needlessly and
attack poachers w h o h u n t beyond their needs. T h e y are the first
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defense against ore raids, as well as any other enemy incursions.
G u i l d Leader: Maesyn Trueshot. A l l i e s : T h e Clerics of Tunare, the
Soldiers o f Tunare. Enemies: T h e Cnishbone Ores.
T h e Scouts of T u n a r e ( H a l f E l f and W o o d E l f Rogues)
Alignment: N . Location: Kelethin, Faydwer. Description: More
scouts than thieves, the Scouts of Tunare use their stealth and trickery
to die betterment of their people. They rarely steal except in times of dire
need or to help feed and clothe the poor at the expense of the wealthy.
Most Scouts are in fair standing with the odier guilds i n Kelethin. G u i l d
Leader: Tylfon. Allies: None. Enemies: None.
Soldiers o f T u n a r e ( H a l f E l f and W o o d E l f D r u i d s )
A l i g n m e n t : N G . L o c a t i o n : K e l e t h i n , Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n :
T h e Soldiers o f Tunare are the wood e l f and h a l f elf druids
dedicated to protecting the works of the M o t h e r of A l l . They
protect the trees and the animals of the Greater Faydark. G u i l d
Leader: Heartwood Master. A l l i e s : T h e Emerald Warriors. E n -
emies: T h e Crushbone Ores.
T h e Songweavers ( H a l f E l f and W o o d E l f Bards)
A l i g n m e n t : D G . L o c a t i o n : K e l e t h i n , Faydwer. T h e
Songweavers are traveling musicians and storytellers; they are
also long-traveling messengers i n times o f peace and war. T h e
Songweavers seek to stay neutral i n the conflicts o f others and
reserve their h o s t i l i t y for those that attack their members. T h e y
d o w o r k w i t h the League o f A n t o n i c a n Bards i n connecting the
cities o f N o r r a t h t h r o u g h a n e t w o r k of runners that deliver
messages and news from o t h e r cities. G u i l d Leader: Sylia
W i n d l e h a n d s . A l l i e s : N o n e . Enemies: N o n e .
Non-Player Character Factions
A l l i z e T a e e w ( L i z a r d People)
A l i g n m e n t : N E . L o c a t i o n : Southern A n t o n i c a . Description:
T h e lizard people of Cazic-Thule are territorial and w i l l attack any
w h o enter their city. T h e y are the caretakers o f the lost temple city
that was long ago engulfed i n the jungle. T h e y worship Cazic-Thule
and w i l l tolerate coreligionists. Some N o r r a t h scholars believe this
lizard race to be the ancestors of the Shissar, cursed by the gods
instead of killed by the greenmist. Certainly, the Allize Taeew wield
powerful magics, the likes of w h i c h are reminiscent of the Shissar
sorceries of old. A l l i e s : None. Enemies: T h e Allize Volew.
A l l i z e V o l e w ( L i z a r d People)
A l i g n m e n t : D N . L o c a t i o n : Southern central A n t o n i c a . D e -
s c r i p t i o n : T h e lizard people o f the Feerrott are nomadic and
p r i m i t i v e . T h e y avoid c o n f l i c t when possible but fight when
attacked. T h e y oppose the lizard people w h o i n h a b i t the temple
c i t y of Cazic-Thule that lies i n the Feerrott. A l l i e s : N o n e .
Enemies: T h e A l l i z e Taeew.
T h e B r o k e n S k u l l C l a n ( T r o l l s of A n t o n i c a )
Alignment: DE. Location: Broken Skull Rock, an island off the
southern coast of Antonica. Description: T h e Broken Skull Clan are
brutal and merciless killers with a long history of warfare against other
troll clans, elves, and ogres dating back to the times when Antonica was
still called Tunaria. T h e clan's only shred of virtue is what it reserves for
its members. Broken Skull trolls are fiercely loyal to one another, and one
member of the clan will die to protect another, an internally focused
sense of honor unseen in other troll clans. Outsiders are shown only
deceit and cruelty. Leader: Dulak. Allies: None. Enemies: Da Bashers,
the Shadow Knights of N i g h t Keep.
T h e B u t c h e r h l o c k B a n d i t s ( D w a r v e n renegades)
A l i g n m e n t : D E . L o c a t i o n : Butcherhlock M o u n t a i n s , Faydwer.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e Butcherhlock Bandits are a cutthroat b u n c h of
opportunists. T h e y lurk along the roads between guard outposts,
attacking travelers and robbing caravans. T h e y are the dregs of
dwarven society, rejected even by the dwarven rogues. A l l i e s :
N o n e . Enemies: T h e Stormguard.
Butcherhlock Goblins (Goblins of Faydwer)
A l i g n m e n t : D E . L o c a t i o n : Butcherhlock M o u n t a i n s , Faydwer.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e Butcherhlock G o b l i n s are distant k i n of C l a n
Runnyeye, w i t h small settlements scattered through the moun-
tains. T h e y are nomadic, m o v i n g frequently to evade the guards
that h u n t t h e m . W i t h their aggressive attitudes and lust for wealth
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and goods, they are a menace to travelers and locals alike. A l l i e s :
N o n e . Enemies: T h e Stormguard.
C l a n K o l b o k (Kobolds of O d u s )
A l i g n m e n t : DE. L o c a t i o n : T h e Mountains of Odus. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e kobolds of Odus occupy a huge and complex warren i n the
Stonebrunt Mountains near Paineel, but they have nomadic camps
of hunters, raiders, and foragers that scour all of Odus. These kobolds
w i l l attack anything they believe they can k i l l and loot. A l l i e s :
None. Enemies: T h e Deepwater Knights, the Heretics.
C l a n R u n n y e y e ( G o b l i n s of A n t o n i c a )
Alignment: NE. Location: Central Antonica and the Butcherhlock
Mountains of Faydwer. Description: T h e Runnyeye goblins are fierce
attackers, especially when they outnumber theirfoes at least three toone.
The closer to even the numbers are, the more likely the goblins are to
remember an urgent appointment elsewhere. They are in constant battle
with the Guardians of the Vale, attacking the city of Rivervale as well as
the outlying halfling settlements. T h e Runnyeye goblins lived in the
Runnyeye Citadel for countless generations, until the Pickclaw Goblins
invaded the citadel and made it their new home. N o w the Runnyeye
goblins that escaped capture and enslavement by their cousins live a
nomadic life, looking perhaps to find a new cave or warren to claim as
their own. Allies: None. Enemies: T h e Guardians of the Vale.
T h e C o l d a i n (Ice D w a r v e s )
Alignment: O G . Location: Thurgadin, Velious. Description: T h e
Coldain are the descendants of an ill-fated dwarven mining fleet blown
off course and lost in the distant past. They live in the underground city
of Thurgadin, an icy fortress made to keep them safe from the never-
ending attacks by the giants of Kael Drakkal. T h e Coldain have been
warring with the giants native to Velious ever since the giants discovered
and attacked the first dwarven colony. T h e Coldain are even more
stubborn than their k i n i n Kaladim. They are an extremely warlike
society, made so by necessity rather than choice. W h i l e cautious with
outsiders, they are willing to welcome any enemy of the giants of Kael
Drakkal as a possible ally. Leader: Dain Frostreaver I V . Allies: None.
Enemies: The Kromzek, the Kromrif.
T h e C o r r u p t Qeynos Guards
A l i g n m e n t : N E . L o c a t i o n : Qeynos, A n t o n i c a . D e s c r i p t i o n :
A m o n g the shining guardians o f Qeynos is a silent faction o f
corrupted guards. T h e y take bribes, misdirect investigations, and
murder witnesses t o protect the rogues' guild of Qeynos. Some of
t h e m may even be secret worshippers o f Bertoxxulous, l o o k i n g
out for the interests of the Bloodsabers. Leader: Kane Bayle.
A l l i e s : C i r c l e o f Unseen Hands. Enemies: T h e Qeynos Guards,
the Steel Warriors.
Cristianos T h e x ( T h e D a r k E l f Q u e e n of N e r i a k )
Alignment: OE. Location: Neriak, Antonica. Description:
T h e dark elf Queen is one o f t w o contenders for the throne.
Despite the fact that she is n o t a true member of the royal
bloodline, she adopted the name of the former dynasty and
managed to gain the support of many i n Neriak. She and her allies
strive to manipulate and c o n n i v e their way i n t o greater power and
authority. Leader: Cristianos T h e x . A l l i e s : T h e Dead. Enemies:
T h e Spurned, K i n g N a y t h o x T h e x .
C r u s h b o n e Ores (Ores of F a y d w e r )
A l i g n m e n t : N E . L o c a t i o n : C e n t r a l and eastern Faydwer. D e -
s c r i p t i o n : Ore raiders loot villages and farms i n Faydwer, k i l l i n g
and enslaving anyone w i t h i n their range. T h e i r warriors m a i n t a i n
a constant battle against the forces of K a l a d i m , K e l e t h i n , and
Felwithe. T h e dark elf guild the Indigo B r o t h e r h o o d aids the
Crushbone Ores, but they are n o t truly allies. T h e dark elves use
the ores as an effective means to strike at their enemies o n
Faydwer w i t h o u t risking h a r m to themselves. Either the ores do
not understand this or they do n o t care, w i l l i n g to take whatever
assistance the Brotherhood offers. Leader: Emperor Crush. A l -
lies: N o n e . Enemies: T h e Emerald W a r r i o r s , the Soldiers o f
Tunare, the Stormguard.
T h e Dragons of S k y s h r i n e
Alignment: N . Location: Skyshrine, Velious. Description: T h e
once bustling capitol of the dragons loyal to Veeshan, Skyshrine was
abandoned by most of the dragons that lived there. T h e only dragon that
remained was Lord Yelinak, who stays out of a respect for the fonnerly
great capitol — and out of hatred for the Kromzek. The storm giants
killed Lord Yelinak's mate, and his goal is the destruction of die Kromzek
and all their followers. Lord Yelinak has recruited various dragonkin and
mortals to aid h i m in his fight against the giants. Leader: Lord Yelinak.
Allies: None. Enemies: T h e Kromzek, the Kromrif.
D e a t h f i s t Ores (Ores o f A n t o n i c a )
A l i g n m e n t : D E . L o c a t i o n : C e n t r a l and eastern A n t o n i c a .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e Deathfist Ores have small settlements scat-
tered around A n t o n i c a . T h e y are nomadic, ready to pack up and
move as needed t o avoid enemies or find better h u n t i n g grounds.
T h e y are generally hostile and none too picky about w h o and
what they devour. A l l i e s : N o n e . Enemies: T h e A s h e n Order, the
Guardians o f the Vale, the K n i g h t s o f T r u t h .
Dread Guard (Dark Elf Guards)
A l i g n m e n t : O E . L o c a t i o n : N e r i a k , the Commonlands, and
Nektulos Forest, A n t o n i c a . These guards keep order in N e r i a k
and guard the region around i t . A few o f these guards go further,
scouting and k i l l i n g strangers b o t h to remove potential enemies
and to spread terror. T h e Dread Guard remains neutral i n the
conflict between K i n g N a y t h o x T h e x and Queen Cristianos
T h e x . A l l i e s : N o n e . Enemies: T h e Leatherfoot Raiders.
T h e Freeport M i l i t i a
Alignment: N . Location: Freeport, Antonica. Description: T h e
Freeport Militia came into power when the previous protectors of the
city, the Knights of Marr and the Knights of T r u t h , went on a crusade.
The Knights traveled across the Ocean of Tears to battle a plague of
undead i n Faydwer. W h e n they returned, the Militia had taken over
much of Freeport, and the followers of the Marr twins were reluctant to
come to a direct conflict. The Militia maintains a not-so-secret alliance
with Freeport's rogues; i n return for favors and bribes, they protect the
interests of the rogues and tend not to investigate crime too intently.
They will crack down on foreign thieves, as will their seedy partners.
Leader: Sir Lucan D'lere. Allies: T h e Coalition of Tradefolk Under-
ground. Enemies: T h e Knights of Truth, the Priests of Marr.
T h e Frogloks of G u k
Alignment: N . Location: Soudieastern Antonica. Description: A
nation of frogloks lives i n Innothule Swamp, centered in their subterra-
nean city of Guk. G i v e n the opportunity, they are peaceful, preferring to
avoid conflict; however, conflict seems to find the frogloks. Since die
time frogloks were hatched in Guk, purportedly by some of Mithaniel
Marr's life force touching the waters of the swamp, the frogloks have been
at war with the troll clans of southern A n t o n ica. T h e frogloks are hunted,
raided, and invaded by the trolls of Grobb, thus the frogloks of Guk have
a burning hatred of trolls. Moreover, the frogloks are besieged by ghouls
rising up from the lowest reaches of the caverns connected to Guk.
Outsiders tryingtoravigatefrogloksccietyr^cefullywillfinditas varied
as that of humans. Some frogloks are paladins of Marr while others
worship Prexus and still others explore necromancy. A l l frogloks,
though, are of a like mind in regards to the common troll and ghoul
enemies. Allies: None. Enemies: A l l trolls, undead frogloks of Guk.
K r o m z e k ( S t o r m Giants of V e l i o u s )
A l i g n m e n t : O E . L o c a t i o n : Kael Drakkal, Velious. Descrip-
t i o n : T h e Kromzek are the n o b i l i t y o f Velious' giants, w h o are
significantly more i n t e l l i g e n t t h a n the giants found o n the rest of
N o r r a t h . W i t h their vast size, strength, and cleverness, they are
extremely formidable foes. T h e y despise the C o l d a i n dwarves and
have h u n t e d t h e m ever since the first contact between the races.
T h e Kromzek are also i n constant conflict w i t h the dragons o f
Skyshrine. Leader: K i n g T o r m a x . A l l i e s : Ry'gorr C l a n Snow
Ores. Enemies: T h e C o l d a i n , the Dragons of Skyshrine.
T h e H i g h C o u n c i l of E r u d i n ( T h e Rulers of the Erudites)
Alignment: OG.Location: Erudin,Odus. Description: The Erudites
are ruled by a council formed of the leaders of the various guilds in Erudin.
Allies: A l l Erudite guilds. Enemies: T h e Heretics.
Kejekans ( C a t People of O d u s )
Alignment: D G . Location: T h e Stonebrunt Mountains, Odus.
Description: T h e Kejekans are a somewhat primitive culture in terms of
crafted goods, but their crude physical goods belie their advanced
spiritual wisdom. They are tolerant of Erudites from Erudin but hold die
H e r e t i c s responsible for t h e fate o f t h e i t V a h S h i r cousins lost i n t h e o f H a l a s , S u r e f a l l G l a d e , a n d Q e y n o s . T h e i r r a i d e r s assault t r a v e l e r s
Enidite C i v i l W a r . A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s : T h e Heretics. a n d a t t a c k r e m o t e g u a r d posts, s o m e t i m e s l e a d i n g assaults a g a i n s t
T h e Leatherfoot Raiders (Halfling Warriors) t h e c i t i e s t h e m s e l v e s . T h e best t r a d e r o u t e s b e t w e e n Q e y n o s a n d
Halas run through Sabertooth lands, a n d the bones of many
Alignment: N. Location: Central Antonica. Description:
travelers litter the g r o u n d a l o n g those routes. A l l i e s : N o n e . En-
T h e L e a t h e r f o o t R a i d e r s a r e t h e best w a r r i o r s o f t h e G u a r d i a n s o f
e m i e s : T h e Jagged P i n e T r e e f o l k , t h e P r o t e c t o r s o f t h e P i n e , t h e
t h e V a l e , s e n t t o h a r r y a n d spy o n t h e e n e m i e s o f t h e
Qeynos Guards, the Steel Warriors, die W o l v e s o f the
h a l f l i n g s . T h e y are s k i l l e d f i g h t e r s w h o h o l d n o l o v e
^ North.
for d a r k elves. A l l i e s : T h e G u a r d i a n s o f t h e V a l e ,
the Stormreapers. E n e m i e s : T h e Dread Guard. The Sarnak Collective (Dragon People of

Mayong Mistmoore (Dark Elf Vampire) Kunark)

A l i g n m e n t : O E . L o c a t i o n : Castle M istmoore, A l i g n m e n t : OE. Location: Kunark. Descrip-

Faydwer. D e s c r i p t i o n : M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e is tion: The Sarnak Collective is a g r o u p o f

d i e v a m p i r e leader at d i e c e n t e r o f C a s t l e lizard-like beings created by t h e iksar n e c r o -

M i s t m o o r e , a n a n c i e n t fortress f i l l e d w i d i d i e mancers at t h e h e i g h t o f t h e iksar E m p i r e .

u n d e a d . H e is a very a n c i e n t a n d p o w e r f u l T h e y are h i g h l y i n t e l l i g e n t , w i t h t a l e n t e d

sorcerer w h o has m a n i p u l a t e d k i n g s a n d m a g i c users i n t h e i r r a n k s ; t h e y are a l s o

l o r d s f o r u n t o l d generations. M a y o n g n e e d s very resistant t o hostile magic. While

n o allies against his m a n y p o w e r f u l e n - t h e y are u n f r i e n d l y t o n e a r l y anyone

emies. H e hates m o s t dragons a n d a n y w h o crosses t h e i r p a t h , t h e y h a v e a

bards d i a t w o u l d w o r s h i p Veeshan. deep and a b i d i n g hatred of their former

Leader: Mayong Mistmoore. Allies: iksar masters. A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s :

N o n e . Enemies: Dnisell Sadiir, the A l l iksar.

League o f A n t o n i c a n Bards, t h e R i n g Shadowed M e n (Invisible Hu-

o f Scale. manoids)

N a y t h o x T h e x (The D a r k Elf Alignment: NE. Location:

King) Throughout Nonath. Description:
S h a d o w e d m e n are i n v i s i b l e b e i n g s
Alignment: OE. Location:
w h o t r a v e l w i d e l y across N o r r a t h .
Neriak, Antonica. Description:
They see t h e m s e l v e s as t h e e m -
T h e d a r k e l f K i n g is o n e o f t w o
h o d i m e n t o f magic a n d bel ieve t h a t
would-be rulers o f the T e i r ' D a l .
t h e y are t h e s o u r c e o f m a g i c i n t h e
D e s p i t e t h e s m a l l f a c t t h a t h e is
w o r l d . T h e y are i n n e v e r - e n d i n g
n o t of the royal b l o o d l i n e , he
conflict with the followers of
crowned himself king, adopted
Solusek R o and w i l l attack t h e m
the name o f the dynasty that
wherever they find them. Shad-
came before h i m , and g a t h -
o w e d m e n are t e r r i f y i n g foes w h o
ered supporters f o r h i s cause. I
attack w i t h n o w a r n i n g and usu-
The self-styled k i n g a n d his
ally w i t h o u t p r o v o c a t i o n . A l l i e s :
f o l l o w e r s seek t o w e a k e n t h e I
N o n e . Enemies: T h e Temple of
so-called Q u e e n ' s claims on
Solusek Ro.
the throne. Leader: N a y t h o x
Thex. Allies: The Spurned. The Temple of Solusek Ro
Enemies: Queen Cristianos (Followers of Solusek Ro)
T h e x , the Dead. H Alignment: D N . Location :The

The Qeynos Guards H T e m p l e o f Solusek Ro, A n t o n i c a .

I Description: The followers of
Alignment: OG. Location:
I S o l u s e k R o are o f m a n y races, a n d
Qeynos, Antonica. Descrip-
H t h e B u r n i n g P r i n c e is p a r t i c u l a r l y
t i o n : T h e Q e y n o s G u a r d s are a
H favored by wizards. T h e largest
powerful and noble force loyal
r t e m p l e t o S o l u s e k R o o n N o r r a t h is
t o t h e city's leaders a n d dedi
B located in the r i m of a volcano in the
c a t e d t o t h e safety o f t h e c i t y ' s
m Lavastorm Mountains of A n t o n i c a .
citizens. T h e y are a w e l l t r a i n e d
• T h e t e m p l e is f i l l e d w i t h f i r e a n d l a v a ,
force w i t h a g o o d r e p u t a t i o n . A l -
' l i g h t a n d h e a t . S o l u s e k ' s f o l l o w e r s see
lies: The Silent Fist Clan.
the God o f F i r e as t h e s o u r c e o f a l l
Enemies: The Bloodsabers, the
magic, and they guard many magical
Circle of Unseen Hands, Clan
secrets u n k n o w n t o t h e rest o f N o r r a t h .
Sabertooth.
T h e y also h a t e t h e s h a d o w e d m e n , a n d
The Ring of Scale (Renegade any c o n t a c t b e t w e e n t h e t w o g r o u p s w i l l
Dragons) end in combat. Allies: None. Enemies:
Alignment: N. Location: Kunark. f T h e Shadowed M e n .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e R i n g of Scale consti-
T h e U n k e m p t Preservers (Fanatical D r u -
tutes t h e c o u n c i l o f dragons t h a t b r o k e
ids)
faith w i t h Veeshan and left Velious to
make t h e i r h o m e in K u n a r k . T h e y oppose all A l i g n m e n t : D N . L o c a t i o n : T h e plains and
worshippers o f Veeshan and the dragons still mountains of southwestern A n t o n i c a . Descrip-
faithful to Her. Leader: Phara Dar A l l i e s : N o n e . t i o n : T h e U n k e m p t P r e s e r v e r s are a r e n e g a d e f a c t i o n
E n e m i e s : T h e League o f A n t o n i c a n Bards, M a y o n g o f d r u i d s w h o resort t o e x t r e m e measures t o p r o t e c t
Mistmoore, V e n r i l Sathir. n a t u r e . H a v i n g d e c i d e d n e g o t i a t i o n w a s useless, t h e y
n o w a m b u s h a n d m u r d e r loggers, h u n t e r s , a n d trappers.
The Sabertooth C l a n (also called Sabertooths of
W h i l e t h e i r g o a l s are t h e s a m e as t h a t o f t h e J a g g e d P i n e
Blackburrow; Gnolls of Blackburrow)
T r e e f o l k , t h e i r m e t h o d s are b r u t a l a n d merciless. T h e y o p p o s e t h e
Alignment: NE. Location: Northwest Antonica. Description: worship of Karana and will kill the treants created by the
T h e S a b e r t o o t h C l a n is i n a state o f c o n s t a n t c o n f l i c t w i t h t h e forces R a i n k e e p e r . A l l i e s : N o n e . E n e m i e s : T h e Jagged P i n e T r e e f o l k .
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chapter
tAagie
The characters h a v e p u n c h e d , h a c k e d , a n d cast t h e i r w a y
t h r o u g h a w a l l o f monsters t h r e e feet t h i c k . T h e y ' v e g o t t e n t h e
experience and d i v v i e d u p t h e coins. B u t t h e y k n o w there's o n e
m o r e t h i n g t o be u n c o v e r e d : m a g i c i t e m s .
M a g i c items are regular objects t h a t h a v e been e n d o w e d w i t h
magical abilities. T h e y c a n be weapons, armor, potions, jewelry,
or e v e n m o r e fantastic t h i n g s , a n d they're o n e o f t h e m o s t prized
rewards a G M m i g h t h a n d o u t w h e n characters a c c o m p l i s h a goal.
Magic items i m p r o v e character abilities a n d h e l p players indi-
vidualize their characters. T h e y allow characters t o have powers
a n d a b i l i t i e s t h a t r a c e , class, a n d s p e l l s a l o n e c a n ' t a l w a y s p r o v i d e .
M a g i c items m a k e EverQuest sparkle, h e l p i n g a fantasy game feel
truly fantastic.
M o s t m a g i c items are h e l p f u l , b u t some are m i x e d blessings,
adding some benefits w h i l e subtracting f r o m o t h e r abilities. N e a r l y
any n o r m a l item c a n be e n c h a n t e d t o become magical.
Magic i t e m s are d i v i d e d i n t o several categories, generally
a c c o r d i n g t o w h e r e t h e i t e m s a r e k e p t o n a user's b o d y : h e a d , f a c e ,
b a c k , s h o u l d e r , n e c k , b o d y , s h i r t , legs, w r i s t , f i n g e r , h a n d s , b e l t ,
feet, ear, weapons ( b l u n t , slashing, p i e r c i n g , h a n d - t o - h a n d , a n d
ranged), shield, scrolls, a n d miscellaneous. For m o r e o n these
c a t e g o r i e s , see " I t e m S l o t s " b e l o w .
HOLD TO Place Magic Items
P l a c i n g m a g i c i t e m s c a n b e a t r i c k y p a r t o f y o u r j o b as a G M .
Y o u d o n ' t w a n t t h e P C s t o h a v e t o o f e w i t e m s o r i t e m s t h a t are t o o
weak — otherwise t h e o p p o s i t i o n at t h e i r level w i l l o v e r w h e l m
t h e characters a n d t h e players w i l l get discouraged. Y o u also w a n t
t o a v o i d h a n d i n g o u t t o o m a n y i t e m s , o r t o o p o w e r f u l ones: t h e n
t h e c h a l l e n g e goes a w a y , a n d t h e p l a y e r s g e t b o r e d . Y o u w a n t t o
h a n d o u t just t h e right a m o u n t o f magic items t o keep t h e
characters c o m p e t i t i v e w i t h t h e i r o p p o s i t i o n .
T h e treasure tables h e l p w i t h this b a l a n c i n g act. T h e y d i s t r i b -
ute appropriate a m o u n t s o f magic, m o n e y , and o t h e r items t o keep
characters o n t h e level o f t h e c h a l l e n g e s t h e y ' l l face a c c o r d i n g t o
t h e C R system. T h a t said, d o n ' t feel c o n s t r a i n e d b y t h e tables.
They're there t o help you, n o trule you. Y o u m i g h t w a n t t o give
out a certain magic i t e m t o t h e g r o u p t o o v e r c o m e a specific
challenge, or t o c o m p l e m e n t a character concept. That's fine.
T h e t a b l e s a r e g r e a t f o r b e g i n n i n g G M s b e c a u s e o n e c a n use t h e m
w i t h o u t fear o f b r e a k i n g t h e g a m e . A s a G M gains e x p e r i e n c e , she
can rely o n hero w n j u d g m e n t about what's powerful e n o u g h for
her group.
I K
Five:
items
C h a r a c t e r s c a n c o m e b y m a g i c i t e m s i n several ways. T h e m o s t
c o m m o n w a y is m a k i n g t h e m m o n s t e r l o o t . M o s t monsters,
especially i n t e l l i g e n t ones, carry m o n e y a n d items w i t h t h e m .
Powerful (or l u c k y ) ones carry magic items. W h e n the characters
d e f e a t t h e m , t h e y c a n t a k e t h e m a g i c i t e m s a n d use t h e m i n t u r n .
Remember though, that if an enemy has a magic i t e m , he's
p r o b a b l y g o i n g t o use i t . I f a f r o g l o k h a s a m a g i c d a g g e r , h e w o n ' t
j u s t l e t i t d a n g l e f r o m h i s l o i n c l o t h as h e f i g h t s f o r h i s l i f e !
Y o u m i g h t w a n t t o m i m i c t h e EverQuest online experience and
only allow certain magic items to drop f r o m certain monsters. B u t
a t a b l e t o p r o l e - p l a y i n g g a m e a l l o w s y o u m u c h m o r e f r e e d o m , so
d o n ' t feel l i m i t e d by o n l i n e experience.
A n o t h e r w a y t o p l a c e m a g i c i t e m s f o r c h a r a c t e r s is a t t h e e n d
o f quests. A t l o w e r levels, t h e characters c a n t a l k t o p o w e r f u l
N P C s a r o u n d t h e m a n d see i f t h e y h a v e a n y tasks a v a i l a b l e as
q u e s t s . N P C s c a n o f f e r m a g i c i t e m s as r e w a r d f o r c o m p l e t i n g t h e s e
quests. A t h i g h e r levels, c h a r a c t e r s m a y l e a r n a b o u t quests i n d e -
p e n d e n t l y and f u l f i l l t h e m w i t h o u t a p a t r o n . T h e y m i g h t span t h e
w o r l d a n d t h e planes c o l l e c t i n g items, establishing relationships,
a n d m a k i n g deals t o a c h i e v e famous ( o r i n f a m o u s ) epic-level
magic items.
Players m i g h t c o m e t o y o u w i t h a desire f o r t h e i r characters t o
h a v e a c e r t a i n i t e m o r a b i l i t y . T h i s is g r e a t — i t m e a n s t h e p l a y e r
really wants t o get i n t o the game. A b o v e all, t h o u g h , d o n ' t h a n d
magic items o u t w i t h o u t challenging t h e characters t o get t h e m .
A r e w a r d t h a t c o m e s w i t h o u t e f f o r t m a k e s t h e w h o l e g a m e less f u n
for everyone.
Item Slots
Each category o f i t e m generally corresponds t o a place o nt h e
b o d y w h e r e a n i t e m c a n be w o r n o r k e p t . T h e s e places o n t h e b o d y
are c a l l e d i t e m s l o t s . O n l y a l i m i t e d n u m b e r o f i t e m s c a n b e used
effectively at t h e same t i m e , d e p e n d i n g o n w h e r e t h e y are w o r n .
I n s o m e cases, t h i s is o b v i o u s — a c h a r a c t e r w i t h o n l y t w o h a n d s
c a n ' t use t h r e e b a t t l e a x e s a t o n c e . I n o t h e r cases, h o w e v e r , t h e
l i m i t e d n u m b e r m i g h t b e less o b v i o u s . F o r i n s t a n c e , a p e r s o n c o u l d
conceivably wear t w o cloaks at once. I t w o u l d be bulky and look
w e i r d , b u t it's c e r t a i n l y possible.
However, t o provide interesting choices, and t o prevent over-
powered " d o u b l i n g u p " o fsome kinds o fmagic items, l i m i t a t i o n s
are i m p o s e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e i r i t e m s l o t . F o r i n s t a n c e , a c h a r a c t e r
m i g h t w e a r t w o m a g i c c l o a k s , b u t o n l y o n e " b a c k " i t e m is a l l o w e d .
T h u s , o n l y t h e first cloak's p o w e r has any effect — t h e second
c l o a k is useless, r e n d e r e d i n e r t , u n t i l t h e f i r s t is r e m o v e d . I t e m s l o t
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limitations (and t h emost c o m m o n examples o f what type o f item
fits t h e slot) i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
1 head (headband, helmet, or c r o w n )
1 face (mask, eyepiece, o r v i s o r )
1 back (cloak o r cape)
1 shoulder (mantle or pauldron)
1 neck (amulet, brooch, o r necklace)
1 body (chest plate, armor, o r robe)
1 shirt (shirts, i n c l u d i n g a r m items)
1 legs ( p a n t s o r l e g g i n g s )
2 wrists (bracelets a n d bracers)
2 fingers (rings)
1 hands (gloves a n d gauntlets always c o m e i n pairs)
1 waist (belt o r g i r d l e )
1 feet (slippers, shoes, a n d b o o t s always c o m e i n pairs)
2 ears ( e a r r i n g s )
Ibentipying Magic Items
Spellcasters a n d bards h a v e a n i n n a t e grasp f o r m a g i c — t h e y
c a n feel m a n a f l o w t h r o u g h items a r o u n d t h e m . Because o f this,
a bard o r spellcaster a u t o m a t i c a l l y k n o w s w h e t h e r a n i t e m h e o r
s h e h o l d s is m a g i c a l , a n d c a n t e l l i f a n y i t e m w i t h i n 6 0 f e e t is
m a g i c a l s i m p l y b y l o o k i n g at i t . F i n d i n g o u t e x a c t l y w h a t a n i t e m
does c a n be harder.
Enchanters, magicians, necromancers, a n d wizards a l l receive
t h e identify s p e l l a t v a r y i n g l e v e l s . B a r d s o f a p p r o p r i a t e l e v e l m a y
a l s o s i n g Lyssa's Cataloging Libretto t o identify a n item. These
s p e l l s a l l o w casters t o i d e n t i f y t h e e f f e c t s o f a s i n g l e i t e m ( a s
d e t a i l e d i n t h e s p e l l d e s c r i p t i o n s ) . C h a r a c t e r s w i t h o u t easy access
t o t h e s e spells m a y p a y t o h a v e i t e m s i d e n t i f i e d , o r m i g h t b e a b l e
to learn a n item's f u n c t i o n t h r o u g h asking o rresearching m o r e
k n o w l e d g e a b l e sources, o r e v e n b y t r i a l a n d e r r o r .
Using Items
A c h a r a c t e r m u s t a c t i v a t e a n i t e m t o use i t . M a n y m a g i c i t e m s
activate simply by being w o r n , and f u n c t i o n constantly. Others
r e q u i r e m o r e c o m p l e x a c t i v a t i o n s s u c h as s p e a k i n g a n a c t i v a t i o n
w o r d o r c a s t i n g a s p e l l ; i n s u c h cases, a c t i v a t i n g t h e m a g i c i t e m
r e q u i r e s a s p e c i f i c " a c t i v a t e m a g i c i t e m " a c t i o n . T h i s is a s t a n d a r d
a c t i o n t h a t does n o t p r o v o k e a t t a c k s o f o p p o r t u n i t y , unless t h e
i t e m description o r a c t i v a t i o n type indicates otherwise.
N o t e t h a t f o r i t e m s t h a t c o m e i n p a i r s ( s u c h as g l o v e s o r b o o t s ) ,
b o t h halves o f the pair must be w o r n by the same character for t h e
magic t o be effective. A l s o n o t e t h a t , u n l i k e i n t h e o n l i n e version
o f EverQuest, m a g i c i t e m s n e v e r h a v e l e v e l l i m i t s f o r use; such
a r t i f i c i a l l i m i t a t i o n s , necessary i n o n l i n e p l a y , c a n b e m a n a g e d
organically by t h e G M i n table-top play. N o character has t o be
o f a c e r t a i n l e v e l t o use a g i v e n m a g i c i t e m . T h e m a g i c f u n c t i o n s
f o r users o f a n y l e v e l .
T h e f o u r w a y s t o a c t i v a t e m a g i c i t e m s a r e as f o l l o w s :
Spell Completion
T h i s is t h e a c t i v a t i o n m e t h o d f o r s c r o l l s (see " S c r o l l s " o n p a g e
1 7 4 ) . S c r o l l s are spells t h a t h a v e b e e n w r i t t e n o u t a n d t h a t t h u s
r e q u i r e n o p r e p a r a t i o n o r m a n a t o cast — a l l t h e e f f o r t h a s a l r e a d y
been invested. T h e reader s i m p l y activates t h e spell b y r e a d i n g i t
a l o u d , s p e a k i n g t h e w o r d s a n d g e s t u r i n g as n e c e s s a r y t o e n a c t t h e
s p e l l . T h e t i m e r e q u i r e d t o a c t i v a t e a s p e l l c o m p l e t i o n i t e m is t h e
s a m e as t h e s p e l l ' s n o r m a l c a s t i n g t i m e , a n d p r o v o k e s a t t a c k s o f
o p p o r t u n i t y j u s t as i f t h e i t e m ' s user w e r e c a s t i n g t h e s p e l l .
T o use a s p e l l c o m p l e t i o n i t e m s a f e l y , a c h a r a c t e r m u s t b e o f t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e class a n d l e v e l t o c a s t t h e s p e l l n o r m a l l y w i t h o u t t h e
item (although t h e character doesn't actually have t o have that
particular spell recorded i n h i s o r h e r s p e l l b o o k ) . I f a character
d o e s n o t h a v e t h e r e q u i s i t e class a n d l e v e l t o cast t h e s p e l l , h e o r
s h e c o u l d m a k e a m i s t a k e (see " S c r o l l M i s h a p s , " o n p a g e 1 7 5 ) .
Spell T r i g g e r
A n y k i n d o f i t e m c a n store spells o r spell-like p o w e r s , a n d t h e
spells w i t h i n are s o m e t i m e s a c t i v a t e d w i t h a s p e l l trigger. Q u i c k e r
a n d easier t h a n spell c o m p l e t i o n , spell t r i g g e r i t e m s are a c t i v a t e d
w i t h a t h o u g h t . A character w h o wants t o activate a spell stored
i n a s p e l l t r i g g e r i t e m m u s t k n o w w h i c h s p e l l is s t o r e d w i t h i n —
t h e character c a n ' t s i m p l y trigger t h e i t e m b l i n d l y . N o t e t h a t spell
triggered powers, u n l i k e spell c o m p l e t i o n powers, are l i m i t e d b y
class e v e n w h i l e t h e i t e m i t s e l f m a y b e u s e d b y a n y class ( e . g . a s t a f f
w i t h + 1 a t t a c k b o n u s a n d a h e a l i n g p o w e r t h a t is s p e l l t r i g g e r
( c l e r i c ) w i l l g r a n t a + 1 a t t a c k b o n u s t o a n y user, b u t o n l y a c l e r i c
m a y use t h e h e a l i n g p o w e r ) . T h e c l a s s ( e s ) t h a t c a n a c t i v a t e a s p e l l
trigger i t e m are always n o t e d i n parenthesis i n t h e " A c t i v a t i o n "
l i n e o f t h e i t e m ' s d e s c r i p t i o n , s u c h as " s p e l l t r i g g e r ( r a n g e r ) " o r
" s p e l l t r i g g e r ( c l e r i c , d r u i d ) . " S p e l l t r i g g e r i t e m s are a l m o s t a l w a y s
u s a b l e b y s p e l l c a s t i n g classes o n l y , b u t i t e m s w i t h " s p e l l t r i g g e r
( w a r r i o r ) " are t e c h n i c a l l y possible. A c t i v a t i n g a spell trigger i t e m
is a n a t t a c k a c t i o n t h a t d o e s n o t p r o v o k e a t t a c k s o f o p p o r t u n i t y .
Command Word
Command w o r d a c t i v a t i o n m e a n s t h a t a c h a r a c t e r speaks a
w o r d o r phrase t o activate a n i t e m . C o m m a n d words c a n be
a n y t h i n g , a n d they are sometimes carved o r m o l d e d i n t o t h e i t e m
itself.
S p e l l s s u c h as identify r e v e a l a n i t e m ' s c o m m a n d w o r d t o t h e
caster. K n o w l e d g e ( m y s t i c i s m ) o r K n o w l e d g e ( h i s t o r y ) c h e c k s ( o r
s o m e o t h e r K n o w l e d g e s k i l l , i n c e r t a i n cases) m i g h t a l s o b e u s e f u l
i n h e l p i n g t o discover c o m m a n d words for n e w l y f o u n d items. I f
the G M allows this m e t h o d , t h e character must make a n appro-
p r i a t e s k i l l c h e c k (DC 3 0 ) t o c o m e u p w i t h t h e w o r d . I f t h e c h e c k
f a i l s , a s e c o n d c h e c k ( D C 2 5 ) m i g h t a t l e a s t p r o v i d e a c l u e as t o
h o w o r where t o discover t h ec o m m a n d word. A n y item w i t h o u t
a specified a c t i v a t i o n m e t h o d c a n be assumed t o b e a c t i v a t e d b y
c o m m a n d w o r d . A c t i v a t i n g a c o m m a n d w o r d m a g i c i t e m is a n
a t t a c k a c t i o n t h a t does n o t p r o v o k e attacks o f o p p o r t u n i t y .
Use-Activation
C h a r a c t e r s s i m p l y use t h i s t y p e o f i t e m i n t h e n o r m a l f a s h i o n t o
activate i t — f o r example, swinging a magic axe, d r i n k i n g a
p o t i o n , o r p u t t i n g o n a m a g i c c l o a k . U s e a c t i v a t i o n is g e n e r a l l y
straightforward a n d self-explanatory.
M o s t use-activated items are c l o t h i n g , jewelry, weapons, o r
armor. I n many cases, s i m p l y w e a r i n g t h e i t e m is e n o u g h t o
activate it, a n d t h e item functions continually once worn. I n
o t h e r cases, t h e i t e m m u s t b e k e p t w i t h t h e c h a r a c t e r , b u t c a n stay
i n a bag a n d f u n c t i o n normally. Some items made for wearing
must still b e activated consciously; this usually means m e n t a l l y
w i l l i n g t h e a c t i v a t i o n t o h a p p e n . N o o n e else h a s t o k n o w w h e n
the character activates o r deactivates t h e item.
Items w i t h t h e " p r o c " designation are always use-activated
i t e m s , a t least as f a r as t h e p r o c e s s e f f e c t s t h e m s e l v e s a r e c o n -
c e r n e d . W h e n a n i t e m w i t h a p r o c e f f e c t is u s e d s u c c e s s f u l l y , s u c h
as w h e n a w i e l d e r h i t s w i t h a p r o c w e a p o n , t h e user m a k e s a
D e x t e r i t y ( o r " P r o c " ) check against t h e D C listed w i t h t h e proc
effect. I f t h e c h e c k succeeds, t h e p r o c effect occurs i n a d d i t i o n t o
any o t h e r effects t h e i t e m m a y h a v e . I f t h e c h e c k fails, t h e proc
effect does n o t o c c u r , b u t o t h e r n o n - p r o c effects s t i l l o c c u r .
U n l e s s t h e i t e m d e s c r i p t i o n says o t h e r w i s e , a c t i v a t i n g a use-
a c t i v a t e d i t e m is e i t h e r a n a t t a c k a c t i o n o r n o a c t i o n . I f u s i n g t h e
i t e m r e q u i r e s s o m e s e p a r a t e a c t i o n ( s u c h as d r i n k i n g a p o t i o n )
b e f o r e t h e m a g i c a l e f f e c t o c c u r s , t h e n use a c t i v a t i o n is a s t a n d a r d
( a t t a c k ) a c t i o n . I f t h e i t e m ' s a c t i v a t i o n is s u b s u m e d i n i t s use
( s u c h as s w i n g i n g a s w o r d t h a t g r a n t s a n e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o
h i t ) a n d t a k e s n o e x t r a t i m e , use a c t i v a t i o n is n o t c o n s i d e r e d a n
a c t i o n at a l l . U s e a c t i v a t i o n does n o t p r o v o k e attacks o f o p p o r t u -
n i t y , a l t h o u g h using t h e i t e m m i g h t i n v o l v e an action that
p r o v o k e s a n a t t a c k o f o p p o r t u n i t y ( s u c h as s h o o t i n g a m a g i c b o w
w h i l e s t a n d i n g i n a t h r e a t e n e d space).
Equipping Magic Items
W h e n a n a r t i c l e o f m a g i c c l o t h i n g , j e w e l r y , o r a r m o r is d i s c o v -
e r e d , size is n o t a n issue. M a g i c i t e m s resize t h e m s e l v e s a u t o m a t i c a l l y
to fit their wearer. O f course, a G M may specify that a particular
item can be w o r n or used only by characters o f certain races or
classes, or perhaps that some o f their abilities only operate for
characters of certain races or classes. Otherwise, items w i l l resize
themselves to f i t nearly any wearer.
Saving Throcos Against Magic
Items
Magic items often produce spells or spell-like effects. W h e n a
target or opponent is required to save against a spell or spell-like
effect from a magic item, the D C is always 10 + the item's caster
level.
Item descriptions usually give saving t h r o w DCs for their
various effects, particularly w h e n an effect has n o exact spell
equivalent.
Bonuses prom Magic Items
M a n y magic items offer bonuses o n attack rolls, damage rolls,
saving throws, A r m o r Class, ability scores, mana, h i t points,
energy resistance, and/or skill checks. M o s t items that add to
saving throws, attack rolls, damage rolls, or A C are usually
restricted to a m a x i m u m bonus o f + 5 , although certain epic items,
usually w i t h caster levels o f 2 0 t h or higher, m i g h t reach +8. Most
items that add to ability scores are restricted to a m a x i m u m bonus
o f + 6 , although, again, certain very potent items m i g h t reach + 10.
O t h e r types o f bonuses have n o m a x i m u m .
Bonuses o f different types always stack. I d e n t i c a l types o f
bonuses do n o t stack, so two items that confer an armor bonus do
not b o t h increase a character's A r m o r Class. O n l y the higher
bonus is effective. Exceptions to this rule include enhancement
bonuses to body items and shields, enhancement bonuses t o
ranged weapons and their a m m u n i t i o n , dodge bonuses, synergy
bonuses, and some circumstance bonuses.
Further, some magic items do n o t have a named bonus at a l l .
U n n a m e d bonuses always stack w i t h any other bonus, i n c l u d i n g
other unnamed bonuses.
W h e n a "bonus" type actually incurs a penalty (such as frozen
efreeti boots, w h i c h grant b o t h bonuses and penalties), it does stack
w i t h other similarly named bonuses. A n item that gives a - 2
enhancement penalty and another item that gives a +2 enhance-
ment bonus would stack together, effectively canceling one
another's effects.
See T a b l e 5 - 1 for a list o f bonuses granted by magic items and
spells. Each type of bonus is explained below:
Arcane: T h i s bonus represents an increase due to the effects o f
an item fashioned by a character's trade skill.
A r m o r : T h i s is the same type of bonus that mundane armor
gives a character. A spell or item that gives an armor bonus
typically creates an invisible, tangible field of force around the
affected character.
Augmentation: A n augmentation bonus represents a magical
augmentation o f some aspect of a character as a result o f a magic
item.
Buff: Buff bonuses are added by spells, and affect many different
aspects o f a character i n c l u d i n g ability scores, attack bonus,
damage, and A r m o r Class.
Dodge: T h i s bonus increases a character's ability to get out o f
the way quickly. Dodge bonuses d o stack w i t h other dodge
bonuses. However, spells and magic items never grant dodge
bonuses. O n l y feats and special abilities do that.
Enhancement: A n enhancement bonus represents an increase
i n the strength or effectiveness o f a character as a result o f a magic
item.
Enlargement: T h i s bonus occurs w h e n a character magically
grows i n size. Enlargement bonuses increase Strength and some-
times C o n s t i t u t i o n , and also sometimes decrease A C , attack, and
H i d e check bonuses.
Haste: A haste bonus improves a character's A C because he or
she moves faster.
Inherent: A n inherent bonus is a bonus to an ability score that
results from powerful magic. A character is l i m i t e d to a total
inherent bonus o f +5 to any ability score.
Insight: A n insight bonus grants a character better an almost
precognitive knowledge o f factors pertinent t o the activity.
Luck: A luck bonus is a general bonus that represents good
fortune.
Metabolic: T h i s bonus is the result of some change to the basic
f u n c t i o n or chemistry of a character's body usually because o f a
consumable i t e m created w i t h a trade skill.
Morale: A morale bonus represents the effects o f greater hope,
courage, and d e t e r m i n a t i o n i n some endeavor.
Natural A r m o r : A natural armor bonus is the type o f bonus that
many creatures get because o f their t o u g h or scaly hides. A natural
armor bonus bestowed by a spell indicates that the subject's skin
hardens or thickens.
Slow: A slow bonus reduces a character's A C because he or she
moves more slowly.
Synergy: T h i s is a bonus resulting from the beneficial interac-
t i o n of t w o related skills.
Table 5-1: Bonuses From Magic Items
Bonus T y p e Improves
Arcane AC, A r m o r ' s bonus, attacks, damage, ability
scores, mana, hit p o i n t s , resistance, saves
Armor AC
Augmentation AC, A r m o r ' s bonus, attacks, damage, ability
scores, mana, hit points, resistance, saves
Buff AC, attacks, damage, ability scores
Circumstance A t t a c k s , checks
Competence A t t a c k s , saves, checks
Deflection AC
Divine AC, saves, checks, hit p o i n t s , mana
Dodge AC
Enhancement AC, A r m o r ' s bonus, attacks, damage, ability
scores, mana, hit points, resistance, saves
Enlargement Str, Con, attacks, A C
Haste AC
Inherent A b i l i t y scores

Circumstance: T h i s is a bonus or penalty based o n situational Insight A t t a c k s , A C , saves, checks

factors, w h i c h may apply either to a check or the D C for that Luck A t t a c k s , weapon damage, AC, saves, checks
check. Circumstance modifiers stack w i t h each other, unless they Metabolic A b i l i t y scores, mana, hit points, resistance, saves
arise from essentially the same circumstance.
Morale A t t a c k s , damage, checks, saves
Competence: A c o m p e t e n c e bonus a c t u a l l y increases a
Natural a r m o r AC
character's ability to do something, m a k i n g the character more
Slow AC
competent at some a c t i o n .
Synergy Checks
Deflection: A deflection bonus increases a character's A C by
causing attacks to veer off.
Divine: A d i v i n e bonus represents power added t h r o u g h godly
i n t e r v e n t i o n , or at least by the servant o f a god.
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Attack Bonuses anb

Damage Rebuction Table 5-2: Typical Harbness, Hit Points, anb
S o m e magic items g a i n d i f f e r i n g bonuses f o r t h e purposes o f
BreakbCs For Common Items
a t t a c k r o l l s a n d d a m a g e r o l l s . F o r i n s t a n c e , a cold i r o n momingstar Object Hardness Hit Points Brea
(q.v.) has a + 2 e n h a n c e m e n t bonus t o attacks a n d a + 3 e n h a n c e - Arrow 5 1 12
m e n t bonus to damage. For the purpose of d e t e r m i n i n g a weapon's Backpack 2 1 20*
ability t o penetrate a creature's damage r e d u c t i o n , always c o n -
Breastplate 10 15 26*
sider t h e weapon's a t t a c k b o n u s ; t h e damage b o n u s has n o d i r e c t
Broad s w o r d 10 10 25
b e a r i n g o n d a m a g e r e d u c t i o n . T h u s , t h e etched steel baton c a n
ignore damage r e d u c t i o n 10/+2, because t h e b a t o n has a n a t t a c k Chain shirt 10 10 26*
bonus o f + 2 . I t does n o t ignore damage r e d u c t i o n 10/+3, h o w e v e r , Chammail 10 15 26*
even t h o u g h i t has a damage bonus o f + 3 . Chest, large wooden 5 15 23
Chest, large, bound 5 20 24
Charges, t)oses, anb Chest, small wooden 5 1 17
Club 5 4 21
MuLtipLe-Use Items C o f f e r , iron 10 15 24
S o m e items are l i m i t e d i n p o w e r by t h e n u m b e r o f charges they Crowbar ( i r o n ) ? 20 24
h o l d . T h e n u m b e r o f c h a r g e s is u s u a l l y s p e c i f i e d i n t h e i t e m ' s
Dagger 10 2 24
d e s c r i p t i o n . I f n o a m o u n t is l i s t e d , a n i t e m c o n t a i n s a m a x i m u m
Full plate armor 10 20 26*
o f 5 0 charges. W h e n characters receive magic items f r o m a quest,
t h e i t e m s are usually f u l l y c h a r g e d . W h e n a n a d v e n t u r e r gains a n Gauntlet 10 4 24
item from an enemy instead o f f r o m a quest, its f o r m e r o w n e r Greatsword 10 10 25
p r o b a b l y used s o m e o f t h e charges a l r e a d y . T h e G M s h o u l d d e c i d e Heavy mace 26
10 25
i n s u c h cases h o w m a n y c h a r g e s r e m a i n .
Hide armor 2 4 24*
Prices l i s t e d i n t h i s c h a p t e r are f o r f u l l y c h a r g e d i t e m s . F o r i t e m s
Huge greatclub 5 100 25
t h a t b e c o m e w o r t h l e s s w h e n t h e i r c h a r g e s r u n o u t ( w h i c h is t h e
case f o r a l m o s t a l l c h a r g e d i t e m s ) , t h e v a l u e o f a p a r t i a l l y u s e d i t e m Huge g r e a t s w o r d 10 15 26
is p r o p o r t i o n a l t o t h e n u m b e r o f c h a r g e s l e f t . I t e m s w i t h o t h e r Jug (clay) 2 2 15
a b i l i t i e s t h a t c o n t i n u e t o be useful after t h e i r charges are spent Leather armor 2 2 23*
o b v i o u s l y r e t a i n s o m e v a l u e . G M s m u s t use d i s c r e t i o n i n p r i c i n g
Light mace 10 10 26
such items.
Lock, average 10 5 24
Longbow 5 2 21**
damage to Magic Items Longspear 5 10 23
M a g i c i t e m s get a s a v i n g t h r o w against spells o r m a g i c a l effects Longsword 10 6 25
t h a t m i g h t deal damage t o t h e m — e v e n for attacks against w h i c h
Map case (leather) 2 1 21
a m u n d a n e i t e m w o u l d g e t n o s a v e . M a g i c i t e m s use t h e s a m e
Potion b o t t l e 1 1 10
s a v i n g t h r o w b o n u s f o r a l l saves, w h e t h e r F o r t i t u d e , R e f l e x , o r
W i l l . A m a g i c i t e m ' s s a v i n g t h r o w b o n u s e q u a l s 2 + 1/2 t h e i t e m ' s Rapier 10 3 23
caster l e v e l ( r o u n d d o w n ) . I n t e l l i g e n t m a g i c items are a n e x c e p - Rope, hemp 0 2 23
tion: they gain a modifier t o their W i l l saves based o n t h e i r 4 24
Rope, silk 0
W i s d o m s c o r e s , as w o u l d a c r e a t u r e .
Shield, buckler 10 5 25
M a g i c i t e m s , u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e n o t e d , t a k e d a m a g e as n o r m a l
Shield, large steel 10 20 25
items o f t h e same type. A d a m a g e d magic i t e m c o n t i n u e s t o
Shield, large wooden 5 15 23
f u n c t i o n , b u t i f i t is d e s t r o y e d , i t loses a l l m a g i c a l p o w e r .
The A C , hardness, h i t p o i n t s , a n d Break D C are listed f o r Shield, small steel 10 10 25

t y p i c a l e x a m p l e s o f s o m e t y p e s o f m a g i c i t e m s ( a l s o see T a b l e 5— Shield, small wooden 5 10 22

2: Typical Hardness, H i t Points, andBreak D C sf o r C o m m o n Shield, t o w e r 5 20 23
I t e m s ) . T h e A C assumes t h a t t h e i t e m is u n a t t e n d e d a n d i n c l u d e s
Short s w o r d 10 4 24
a -5 p e n a l t y for t h e item's effective D e x t e r i t y o f 0 a n d its r e l a t i v e
Spear 5 8 22
size. I f a c r e a t u r e h o l d s t h e i t e m , use t h e c r e a t u r e ' s Dexterity
modifier i n place o f t h e -5 penalty. For more i n f o r m a t i o n o n Spiked chain 10 10 26
d a m a g i n g i t e m s , see t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook, p a g e 3 7 9 .

* This item o r material can be broken only under very specific

Magic Item descriptions
M a g i c i t e m s a r e p r e s e n t e d i n s e c t i o n s o n t h e f o l l o w i n g pages i n
alphabetical order of the slot where the i t e m m a ybe w o r n or held.
These sections i n c l u d e notes o n a c t i v a t i o n , r a n d o m g e n e r a t i o n ,
and o t h e r m a t e r i a l . W i t h i n a s e c t i o n , i n d i v i d u a l magic items are
circumstances. Leather armor, f o r instance, cannot be " b r o k e n " by
an o p p o n e n t , unless perhaps a grappler t r i e d t o use brute f o r c e (a
Strength check) t o tear the armor o f f a pinned opponent's body.
** The Break DC of a mighty composite bow is either 21, o r 2 0 +
the maximum Strength bonus that can be used w i t h the bow, w h i c h -

p r e s e n t e d a c c o r d i n g t o a basic t e m p l a t e . T h e categories o f t h i s ever is higher.

t e m p l a t e are e x p l a i n e d below:

Description
T h i s is a g e n e r a l d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e i t e m ' s a p p e a r a n c e , h i s t o r y ,
uses, o r o t h e r i n t e r e s t i n g n o t e s . I n s o m e cases, t h e d e s c r i p t i o n
might include a n item's a c t i v a t i o n w o r d .
I t e m s t h a t s i m p l y store spells d o n o t g e t f u l l d e s c r i p t i o n s .
I n s t e a d , refer t o t h e spell's d e s c r i p t i o n f o r details, m o d i f i e d by t h e
i t e m ' s f o r m , as a p p l i c a b l e ( d r i n k i n g f o r p o t i o n s , r e a d i n g f o r s c r o l l s ,
e t c . ) . U n l e s s t h e G M s p e c i f i e s o t h e r w i s e , spells f r o m i t e m s a r e c a s t
at e i t h e r t h e i t e m ' s caster l e v e l o r t h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e d level f o r
t h e s p e l l ( w h i c h e v e r is l o w e r ) .
 Powers
T h i s p r e s e n t s t h e g a m e s t a t i s t i c s , b e n e f i t s , a n d p e n a l t i e s asso-
ciated w i t h each i t e m . I f t h e i t e m has a spell o r a spell-like a b i l i t y
i n i t , t h i s s e c t i o n gives t h e spell a n d its caster l e v e l , which
d e t e r m i n e s t h e item's o w n saving t h r o w bonus a n d its powers'
s a v i n g t h r o w D C s , as w e l l as r a n g e o r o t h e r level-dependent
aspects o f t h e p o w e r s o f t h e i t e m ( i f t h e y a r e v a r i a b l e ) . I t also
determines t h e level o fthe effect should t h e i t e m be affected b y
a cancel magic s p e l l o r s i m i l a r p o w e r o r s i t u a t i o n .
Subheadings under powers m i g h t i n c l u d e a listing o f specific
b o n u s e s : focus effects, w h i c h i d e n t i f i e s t h o s e s p e l l s f o r w h i c h t h e
i t e m c a n s e r v e as a f o c u s ; a n d b o n u s types, w h i c h d e s c r i b e s t h e
types o f bonuses g i v e n f o r v a r i o u s effects (see " B o n u s e s f r o m
Magic I t e m s , " above, f o ra full e x p l a n a t i o n o f bonus types).
W h e n a n item's p o w e r s i n c l u d e resistances o r save bonuses,
these are m e a n t t o be energy resistances unless o t h e r w i s e s p e c i -
fied. W h e n a n i t e m confers a haste bonus w i t h a parenthetical
n u m b e r after i t , refer t o " T a b l e 8—2: H a s t e R a n k s a n d E f f e c t s "
i n t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook f o r specific effects.
Flowing Thought
S o m e i t e m s h a v e a p o w e r c a l l e d flowing thought. T h i s
p o w e r enables a spellcaster t o recover m a n a m o r e q u i c k l y
f o r as l o n g as t h e i t e m is w o r n o r h e l d , o r o t h e r w i s e
u t i l i z e d as d e s c r i b e d . I n a d d i t i o n , a n i t e m w i t h flowing
thought c a n o n l y s p e e d t h e r e c o v e r y o f m a n a t h a t w a s
e x p e n d e d w h i l e t h e i t e m w a s w o r n . Flowing thought
allows a character t o recover m a n a at a rate equal t o t h e
flowing thought v a l u e e v e r y 1 0 m i n u t e s ( f r a c t i o n a l g a i n s
a r e p o s s i b l e ) . F o r e x a m p l e , flowing thought V g r a n t s t h e
recovery o f f i v e p o i n t s o f m a n a every 10 m i n u t e s , o r t h e
GM m a y r u l e t h a t o n e p o i n t is r e c o v e r e d e v e r y t w o
m i n u t e s . I n a d d i t i o n , a l l f l o w i n g t h o u g h t effects stack, t o
a m a x i m u m total value o f 30. T h u s , a character wearing
a flowing thought I h e a d b a n d a n d flowing thought III b o o t s
w h i l e w i e l d i n g a / l o w i n g thought 11 d a g g e r w o u l d r e c o v e r
a t o t a l o f 6 a d d i t i o n a l m a n a e v e r y 10 m i n u t e s . I t e m s w i t h
/ l o w i n g thought IV o r m o r e a r e e x t r e m e l y r a r e a n d i n c r e d -
ibly valuable.
Caster Level
T h e e f f e c t i v e caster l e v e l a t w h i c h t h e i t e m ' s special p o w e r s are
used.
M a r k e t Price
T h e c o s t t o p u r c h a s e t h e i t e m . N o t e t h a t t h i s is a base c o s t
under ideal circumstances. I f a buyer has l o w C h a r i s m a o r l i t t l e
b a r g a i n i n g (i.e. D i p l o m a c y ) s k i l l , l o w f a c t i o n w i t h t h e m e r c h a n t ,
o r i f t h e s e l l e r is g r e e d y , t h e p r i c e m i g h t w e l l b e h i g h e r .
Slot
T h e i t e m slot t h a t t h e i t e m takes up. (See " I t e m Slots," above,
for descriptions a n d l i m i t s o n items i n specific slots.)
Weight
M o s t items have their weights listed i n pounds. A n entry o f " —
" indicates t h a t a n i t e m has n o w e i g h t w o r t h n o t i n g (for purposes
of d e t e r m i n i n g h o w m u c h o f a load a character c a n carry).
Mag ic Armor anb Weapon Qualities
T h e f o l l o w i n g special qualities c a n be added t o magic a r m o r
and weapons i nEverQuest roleplaying. M o s t enhance a character's
n o r m a l a b i l i t i e s , s u c h as d a m a g e , r e s i s t a n c e s , a t t a c k a b i l i t i e s a n d
t h e l i k e . A l l o f these q u a l i t i e s exist i n a d d i t i o n t o a n y w e a p o n o r
a r m o r e n h a n c e m e n t o r o t h e r magic bonuses.
Magic A r m o r Abilities
Animated: U p o n c o m m a n d , a n animated shield floats w i t h i n 2
f e e t o f t h e w i e l d e r , p r o t e c t i n g h e r as i f s h e w e r e u s i n g i t h e r s e l f b u t
freeing u p b o t h her hands. O n l y o n eanimated shield can protect
a character at a time.
Arcane Harmony: A r m o r o r shields w i t h this e n c h a n t m e n t
never impose a n arcane spell failure c h a n c e o n t h e wearer. T h i s
a b i l i t y h a s n o e f f e c t o n t h e user's p r o f i c i e n c y w i t h t h e a r m o r o r
shield (i.e. t h e Shield Proficiency o r appropriate A r m o r Profi-
c i e n c y f e a t is s t i l l n e c e s s a r y t o a v o i d s k i l l c h e c k n o n p r o f i c i e n c y
penalties).
A r r o w Deflection: T h i s s h i e l d p r o t e c t s t h e w i e l d e r as i f h e h a d
the Deflect A r r o w s feat.
Bashing: T h e b e a r e r o f t h i s s h i e l d m a y m a k e a b a s h a t t a c k as i f
h e has t h e Bash feat. I f h e already has t h e Bash feat, t h e n t h e bash
a t t a c k is m a d e as i f h e h a d t h e I m p r o v e d B a s h f e a t . I f h e a l r e a d y
has t h e I m p r o v e d B a s h f e a t , t h e n t h e d a m a g e i n f l i c t e d increases
b y o n e d i e t y p e ( I d 10 f o r L a r g e c h a r a c t e r s , l d 8 f o r M e d i u m - s i z e
characters a n d l d 6 for S m a l l characters). T o w e r shields c a n n o t be
enchanted w i t h this ability.
Blinding: A s h i e l d w i t h t h i s e n c h a n t m e n t flashes w i t h a b r i l -
liant light u p t o twice perday u p o n c o m m a n d o f the wielder. A l l
w i t h i n 20 feet except t h e w i e l d e r m u s t m a k e a Reflex saving t h r o w
(DC 1 4 ) o r b e b l i n d e d f o r l d 4 r o u n d s as p e r t h e s p e l l flash of light.
Fortification: T h i s suit o f a r m o r o r shield produces a magical
f o r c e t h a t p r o t e c t s v i t a l areas o f t h e w e a r e r m o r e e f f e c t i v e l y .
W h e n a c r i t i c a l h i t o r s n e a k a t t a c k is s c o r e d o n t h e w e a r e r , t h e r e
is a c h a n c e t h a t t h e c r i t i c a l h i t o r s n e a k a t t a c k is n e g a t e d a n d
d a m a g e is i n s t e a d r o l l e d n o r m a l l y :
Fortification Type Chance f o r N o r m a l Damage
Light 25%
Moderate 75%
Heavy 100%
Ghost Touch: T h i s a r m o r o r s h i e l d seems a l m o s t t r a n s l u c e n t .
B o t h its e n h a n c e m e n t bonus a n d its a r m o r bonus c o u n t against
t h e attacks o f incorporeal creatures. Further, i t c a n be p i c k e d u p ,
m o v e d , a n d w o r n by incorporeal creatures at any t i m e . I n c o r p o -
real creatures g a i n t h e a r m o r o r shield's e n h a n c e m e n t bonus
against b o t h corporeal a n d incorporeal attacks, a n d they c a n still
pass f r e e l y t h r o u g h s o l i d o b j e c t s .
Glamered: A suit o f a r m o r w i t h t h i s c a p a b i l i t y appears n o r m a l .
U p o n c o m m a n d , t h e a r m o r changes shape a n d f o r m t o assume t h e
a p p e a r a n c e o f a n o r m a l set o f c l o t h i n g . T h e a r m o r r e t a i n s a l l i t s
p r o p e r t i e s ( i n c l u d i n g w e i g h t ) w h e n g l a m e r e d . O n l y a n identify
spell o r s i m i l a r m a g i c reveals t h e true n a t u r e o f t h e a r m o r w h e n
disguised.
Hardness: A suit o f armor o r a shield w i t h this e n h a n c e m e n t
gains a + 2 bonus t o b o t h its hardness a n d its Break D C .
invulnerability: T h i s suit o f a r m o r grants t h e wearer damage
reduction 5/+1.
Process Defense: T h e wearer o f t h i s a r m o r receives a + 2 t o a l l
saving t h r o w s against proc effects, a n d t h e Proc D C o f any w e a p o n
u s e d a g a i n s t t h e w e a r e r o f t h e s h i e l d o r a r m o r is i n c r e a s e d b y 2 .
Process Immunity: T h e w e a r e r o f t h i s a r m o r g a i n s i m m u n i t y t o
a l l proc effects.
Reflection: T h i s a r m o r g l e a m s l i k e a p o l i s h e d m i r r o r , its surface
c o m p l e t e l y r e f l e c t i v e . O n c e p e r d a y as a f r e e a c t i o n , i t c a n b e
c a l l e d o n t o r e f l e c t a spell b a c k u p o n its caster, i n f l i c t i n g its effects
o n t h e caster instead o f t h e wearer o f t h i s a r m o r . T h i s effect
r e f l e c t s o n l y s p e l l s t h a t h a v e t h e w e a r e r as i t s o n l y t a r g e t — a r e a
spells a n d m u l t i p l e - t a r g e t spell a r e n o t a f f e c t e d . R e f l e c t i o n also
d o e s n o t a f f e c t " t o u c h " r a n g e s p e l l s . T h u s , lightning bolt ( a r a n g e d
s p e l l w i t h a s i n g l e t a r g e t ) w o u l d b e r e f l e c t e d , b u t bonds of Tunare
( w h i c h affects u p t o s i x targets) w o u l d n o t .
Shadow: T h i s t y p e o f a r m o r is j e t b l a c k a n d b l u r s t h e w e a r e r
w h e n e v e r she tries t o h i d e , g r a n t i n g a + 1 0 c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s t o
Hide checks (essentially a bonus for a n extremely favorable
c o n d i t i o n ) . T h i s b o n u s does n o t stack w i t h t h e H i d e bonus
granted b y other magic items or blinding-based Hide check
bonuses. ( T h e armor's a r m o r c h e c k p e n a l t y still applies n o r -
mally.)
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Silent M o v e s : T h i s a r m o r is w e l l o i l e d a n d m a g i c a l l y c o n s t r u c t e d d e t e r m i n e d by an a d d i t i o n a l D e x t e r i t y check made by t h e weapon's

so t h a t i t n o t o n l y m a k e s l i t t l e s o u n d , b u t i t d a m p e n s s o u n d a r o u n d
i t . I t adds a + 1 0 c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s t o i t s w e a r e r ' s S n e a k c h e c k s .
( T h e armor's armor check penalty still applies n o r m a l l y . )
Slick: S l i c k a r m o r s e e m s c o a t e d a t a l l t i m e s w i t h a s l i g h t l y greasy
o i l . I t adds a + 1 0 c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s t o its wearer's Escape A r t i s t
checks. ( T h e armor's armor c h e c k p e n a l t y still applies n o r m a l l y . )
Spell Resistance: T h is e n c h a n t m e n t g r a n t s t h e a r m o r ' s o r s h i e l d ' s
w e a r e r s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e w h i l e t h e a r m o r is w o r n . T h i s s p e l l r e s i s -
t a n c e c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 10 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R 3 0 o r e v e n
h i g h e r i n epic versions. N o t e t h a t this e n c h a n t m e n t differs f r o m
m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e (see above).
Spell Resistance [Acid]: A suit o f armor o r a shield w i t h this
e n c h a n t m e n t n o r m a l l y has a d u l l g r a y a p p e a r a n c e . T h i s a b i l i t y
f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e , a b o v e , b u t o n l y
a g a i n s t spells a n d s p e l l - l i k e e f f e c t s w i t h t h e [ a c i d ] d e s c r i p t o r . T h i s
s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 10 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R
30 o r even higher i n epic versions.
Spell Resistance [ C o l d j : A s u i t o f a r m o r o r a s h i e l d w i t h t h i s
e n c h a n t m e n t n o r m a l l y h a s a b l u i s h , i c y h u e o r is a d o r n e d w i t h f u r s
a n d s h a g g y p e l t s . T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l
resistance, a b o v e , b u t o n l y against spells a n d spell-like effects w i t h
t h e [cold] descriptor. T h i s spell resistance c a n range f r o m S R 10
t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R 3 0 o r e v e n h i g h e r i n e p i c v e r s i o n s .
w i e l d e r . A s n o t e d i n t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook (pg. 3 7 4 ) ,
t h e b e s t w a y t o h a n d l e a t t a c k s w i t h p r o c w e a p o n s is t o r o l l t w o
different d20s, one for the attack itself a n d one for the required
D e x t e r i t y (or P r o c ) check. A w e a p o n c a n n o t h a v e m u l t i p l e proc
effects.
T h o s e special a b i l i t i e s b e l o w t h a t are m a r k e d w i t h a n asterisk
(*) c a n a l s o e x i s t as a p r o c e s s e f f e c t . I f s o , t h e P r o c D C f o r t h e
a b i l i t y t o t a k e e f f e c t is l i s t e d at t h e e n d o f t h e a b i l i t y ' s e n t r y . N o n -
m a r k e d a b i l i t i e s c a n n o t e x i s t as p r o c e s s e f f e c t s . W e a p o n s w i t h
p r o c e s s e f f e c t s a r e n o t e d i n t h e i r d e s c r i p t i o n , s u c h as a + 1 chaotic
(proc) longsuiord.
A w e a p o n c a n n o t h a v e m u l t i p l e p r o c e s s e f f e c t s , so a + 1 chaotic
(proc) longsuiord c o u l d n o t h a v e a p r o c e s s s p e l l e f f e c t i n a d d i t i o n
t o i t s chaotic (proc) a b i l i t y . I f i t w e r e a n o r m a l chaotic weapon,
h o w e v e r ( i . e . , w i t h o u t t h e chaotic (proc) a b i l i t y ) , i t c o u l d h a v e a n
a d d i t i o n a l p r o c e f f e c t , s u c h as a n ignite o r fear s p e l l .
A weapon c a n n o t proc m o r e t h a n once per round. If a character
has m u l t i p l e attacks, t h e n t h e player c a n m a k e a Proc check o n the
c h a r a c t e r ' s first successful a t t a c k . I f t h e Proc c h e c k fails, t h e n t h e
p l a y e r m a y r o l l a g a i n o n t h e n e x t successful a t t a c k . O n c e t h e Proc
c h e c k is s u c c e s s f u l a n d t h e p r o c e f f e c t is t r i g g e r e d , h o w e v e r , t h e
player c a n n o t make any f u r t h e r Proc checks for t h a t weapon i n
that round.

Spell Resistance (Disease]: A r m o r or shields w i t h this e n h a n c e - G u i d e l i n e s f o r spell-based P r o c effects a r e also l i s t e d i n t h e

m e n t a r e a l w a y s c l e a n , p o l i s h e d a n d b r i g h t regardless o f c o n d i t i o n s . following section.
T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e , a b o v e , Acidic*: T h i s w e a p o n has a g l i s t e n i n g appearance. U p o n c o m -
b u t o n l y a g a i n s t s p e l l s a n d s p e l l - l i k e e f f e c t s w i t h t h e [disease] m a n d , it drips w i t h filmy, steaming liquid. A c i d weapons deal a n
d e s c r i p t o r . T h i s s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 1 0 t o 13 i n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f a c i d d a m a g e o n a n y successful h i t . B o w s
m i n o r items t o S R 30 o r e v e n h i g h e r i n epic versions. a n d s l i n g s so e n c h a n t e d b e s t o w t h e a c i d u p o n t h e i r a m m u n i t i o n .
Spell Resistance IFire]: A suit o f armor w i t h this e n c h a n t m e n t Proc D C : 20
n o r m a l l y h a s a r e d d i s h h u e a n d o f t e n is d e c o r a t e d w i t h a d r a c o n i c B a n e * : A bane w e a p o n excels at a t t a c k i n g o n e type o f creature.
m o t i f . T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e , A g a i n s t i t s d e s i g n a t e d f o e , i t s e f f e c t i v e e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s is + 2
a b o v e , b u t o n l y against spells a n d s p e l l - l i k e effects w i t h t h e [fire] b e t t e r t h a n i t s n o r m a l e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s ( s o a + 1 longsuiord is
d e s c r i p t o r . T h i s s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 10 t o 1 3 i n e f f e c t i v e l y a + 3 longsword against its f o e ) . F u r t h e r , i t deals a n
m i n o r items t o S R 30 o reven higher i n epic versions. a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e a g a i n s t t h e f o e o n e a c h success-
Spell Resistance [Lightning]: A suit o f a r m o r o r a shield w i t h t h i s ful h i t .
e n c h a n t m e n t n o r m a l l y has a b l u i s h h u e a n d o f t e n bears a s t o r m T o r a n d o m l y d e t e r m i n e a bane weapon's designated foe, roll o n
o r l i g h t n i n g m o t i f . T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l the f o l l o w i n g table.
resistance, a b o v e , b u t o n l y against spells a n d spell-like effects w i t h
t h e [electricity] descriptor. T h i s spell resistance can range f r o m
SR 1 0 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R 3 0 o r e v e n h i g h e r i n e p i c
versions.
Spell Resistance [Magic]: A suit of armor w i t h this e n c h a n t m e n t d% Designated Foe
o f t e n h a s a s i l v e r y - b l u e l u m i n e s c e n c e . T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as 01-05 Aberrations
d e s c r i b e d u n d e r spell resistance, a b o v e , b u t o n l y against spells a n d
06-08 Animals
spell-like effects w i t h t h e [magic] descriptor. T h i s spell resistance
09-13 Beasts
c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 10 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R 3 0 o r e v e n h i g h e r
i n epic versions. 14-20 Constructs

Spell Resistance [Poison]: A s u i t o f a r m o r w i t h t h i s e n c h a n t m e n t 21-25 Dragons

n o r m a l l y h a s a p a l e s i l v e r y o r w h i t e h u e a n d o f t e n is d e c o r a t e d 26-30 Elementals
w i t h a s e r p e n t i n e m o t i f . T h i s a b i l i t y f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r 31-35 Fey
spell resistance, a b o v e , b u t o n l y against spells a n d spell-like effects
36-40 Giants
w i t h t h e [poison] descriptor. T h i s spell resistance c a n range f r o m
SR 1 0 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s t o S R 3 0 o r e v e n h i g h e r i n e p i c 41-45 Magical beasts
versions. 46-50 Monstrous humanoids (choose subtype)

Spell Resistance [Sonic]: A suit o f armor o r a shield w i t h this 51-53 Oozes

e n c h a n t m e n t n o r m a l l y has a g l i s t e n i n g appearance. T h i s a b i l i t y 54-58 Outsiders, discordant
f u n c t i o n s as d e s c r i b e d u n d e r s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e , a b o v e , b u t o n l y
59-65 Outsiders, evil
against spells a n d spell-like effects w i t h t h e [sonic] d e s c r i p t o r .
66-70 Outsiders, good
T h i s s p e l l r e s i s t a n c e c a n r a n g e f r o m S R 10 t o 13 i n m i n o r i t e m s
t o S R 30 o r e v e n h i g h e r i n epic versions. 71-75 Outsiders, o r d e r l y
76-77 Plants
Magic Weapon Abilities 78-85 Shapechangers
M o s t magic weapons h a v e o n l y e n h a n c e m e n t bonuses. H o w - 86-92 Undead
ever, t h e y c a n also h a v e t h e special a b i l i t i e s d e t a i l e d h e r e . A
93-94 Vermin
w e a p o n w i t h a special a b i l i t y m u s t h a v e at least a + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t
95-100 Humanoids (choose subtype)
bonus.
P r o c e s s E f f e c t s : A p r o c e s s , o r " p r o c " e f f e c t is a n a d d i t i o n a l
e f f e c t o r d a m a g e t h a t m a y o c c u r w i t h a n y s u c c e s s f u l a t t a c k , as
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Proc D C : 21
Bludgeoning: T h i s e n c h a n t m e n t d o u b l e s t h e t h r e a t r a n g e o f a
blunt weapon. (If you roll this property randomly for a n inappro-
priate weapon, reroll.) For instance, a m o m i n g s t a r ( w h i c h n o r m a l l y
has a t h r e a t r a n g e o f 2 0 ) w i t h t h e b l u d g e o n i n g a b i l i t y i n s t e a d
scores a t h r e a t o n a 1 9 - 2 0 .
Brilliant Energy: A b r i l l i a n t energy w e a p o n has its s t r i k i n g
p o r t i o n — s u c h as i t s b l a d e , a x e - h e a d , o r a r r o w h e a d — t r a n s -
f o n n e d i n t o l i g h t , a l t h o u g h this does n o t m o d i f y t h e item's w e i g h t .
I t g i v e s o f f l i g h t as a t o r c h ( 2 0 - f o o t r a d i u s ) . A b r i l l i a n t e n e r g y
w e a p o n ignores n o n l i v i n g m a t t e r . A r m o r a n d e n h a n c e m e n t A C
bonuses d o n o t c o u n t against i t because t h e w e a p o n passes
through armor. (Dexterity, deflection, dodge, natural armor, a n d
o t h e r such bonuses still apply.) A b r i l l i a n t energy w e a p o n c a n n o t
h a r m undead o r constructs, n o r c a n i t affect objects. Bows a n d
slings c a n n o t be e n c h a n t e d w i t h t h i s a b i l i t y .
Chaotic*: A chaotic weapon is i n f u s e d w i t h t h e p o w e r o f
discordance. I t deals a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f d i s c o r d a n t
d a m a g e o n a n y successful h i t against a t a r g e t o f o r d e r l y a l i g n m e n t .
A c h a o t i c w e a p o n bestows o n e negative level o n a n y orderly
c r e a t u r e t h a t a t t e m p t s t o w i e l d i t ; t h i s n e g a t i v e l e v e l r e m a i n s as
l o n g as t h e w e a p o n is i n h a n d a n d d i s a p p e a r s w h e n t h e w e a p o n is
n o longer w i e l d e d . T h e n e g a t i v e level n e v e r results i n a c t u a l level
loss, b u t i t c a n n o t b e o v e r c o m e i n a n y w a y ( i n c l u d i n g lifeforce
spells o r t h e l i k e ) w h i l e t h e w e a p o n is w i e l d e d . B o w s a n d s l i n g s so
enchanted bestow t h e chaotic power u p o n their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 22
Dancing: A d a n c i n g w e a p o n c a n b e l o o s e d ( r e q u i r i n g a n a t t a c k
a c t i o n ) t o a t t a c k o n i t s o w n . I t f i g h t s f o r 4 r o u n d s u s i n g t h e base
attack bonus o f t h e o n e w h o loosed i t , a n d t h e n drops t o t h e
g r o u n d . I t n e v e r leaves t h e side o f t h e o n e w h o loosed i t ( n e v e r
straying m o r e t h a n 5 feet) a n d fights o n e v e n i f t h a t creature falls.
T h e w i e l d e r w h o l o o s e d i t c a n g r a s p i t a t a n y t i m e w h i l e i t is
a t t a c k i n g o n i t s o w n as a f r e e a c t i o n , b u t w h e n so r e t r i e v e d i t c a n ' t
dance again for 4 rounds.
Defending: A d e f e n d i n g w e a p o n a l l o w s t h e w i e l d e r t o t r a n s f e r
some o r all o ft h e weapon's magical attack bonus i n t o A C ; this
t r a n s l a t e s as a s p e c i a l b o n u s t h a t s t a c k s w i t h a l l o t h e r b o n u s t y p e s .
A s a free a c t i o n a t t h e start o f h e r t u r n , t h e w i e l d e r chooses h o w
to allocate t h e weapon's attack bonus, a n d t h e effect o n h e r A C
lasts u n t i l h e r n e x t t u r n .
Diseased*: T h i s w e a p o n has a f i l t h y o r c o r r o d e d appearance.
U p o n c o m m a n d , i t drips w i t h f o u l - s m e l l i n g i c h o r . Diseased w e a p -
ons d e a l a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f disease d a m a g e o n a n y
s u c c e s s f u l h i t . B o w s a n d s l i n g s s o e n c h a n t e d b e s t o w t h e disease
energy u p o n their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 20
Disruption*: A w e a p o n o f d i s r u p t i o n is t h e b a n e o f a l l u n d e a d .
A n y undead creature struck i n c o m b a t by such a weapon must
succeed a t a F o r t i t u d e save ( D C 1 4 ) o r b e d e s t r o y e d .
Proc D C : 22
Distance: T h i s e n c h a n t m e n t c a n only be placed o n a ranged
weapon. A weapon o f distance has double its standard range
i n c r e m e n t a n d m a x i m u m range.
Enhanced Process: A w e a p o n w i t h t h i s e n h a n c e m e n t g r a n t s i t s
wielder a +2 enhancement bonus t o any required Proc checks for
that weapon.
Flaming*: U p o n c o m m a n d , a f l a m i n g w e a p o n b e c o m e s w r e a t h e d
i n fire. T h e fire does n o t h a r m t h e a p p e n d a g e ( s ) that hold the
weapon. F l a m i n g weapons deal a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 points o f fire
d a m a g e o n a n y successful h i t . B o w s a n d slings so e n c h a n t e d
bestow t h e fire energy u p o n t h e i r a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 20
Frost*: U p o n c o m m a n d , a f r o s t w e a p o n is s h e a t h e d i n a n i c y
c o l d r i m e . T h e c o l d does n o t h a r m t h e appendage(s) t h a t h o l d t h e
w e a p o n . Frost w e a p o n s deal a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f c o l d
d a m a g e o n a n y successful h i t . B o w s a n d slings so e n c h a n t e d
bestow t h e cold energy u p o n their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 20
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Ghost Touch: A ghost t o u c h w e a p o n deals damage n o r m a l l y
a g a i n s t i n c o r p o r e a l creatures, regardless o f its b o n u s . ( A n i n c o r -
p o r e a l creature's 5 0 % c h a n c e t o a v o i d d a m a g e does n o t a p p l y t o
ghost t o u c h weapons.) Further, i t c a n be p i c k e d u p a n d m o v e d , o r
e v e n used b y i n c o r p o r e a l creatures at a n y t i m e . T h u s , a m a n i f e s t e d
g h o s t c a n w i e l d t h e w e a p o n against c o r p o r e a l foes. Essentially, a
g h o s t t o u c h w e a p o n c o u n t s as e i t h e r c o r p o r e a l o r i n c o r p o r e a l a t
a n y g i v e n t i m e , w h i c h e v e r is m o r e b e n e f i c i a l t o t h e w i e l d e r .
Great Speed: A w e a p o n w i t h t h i s e n h a n c e m e n t is b l u r r y a n d
h a r d t o see w h e n u s e d i n c o m b a t , a n d s e e m s t o m o v e o f i t s o w n
v o l i t i o n . T h i s power grants t h e weapon a delay o f2 lower t h a n
n o r m a l , t h o u g h i t c a n never reduce t h e weapon's delay t o lower
t h a n 2.
Hardness: A w e a p o n w i t h this e n h a n c e m e n t gains a + 2 bonus
t o b o t h its hardness a n d its Break D C .
H o l y * : A h o l y w e a p o n is g o o d - a l i g n e d a n d blessed w i t h h o l y
p o w e r . I t deals a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f h o l y damage o n a n y
successful h i t against a target o f e v i l a l i g n m e n t . A h o l y w e a p o n
bestows o n e negative level o n a n y e v i l creature that attempts t o
w i e l d i t ; t h i s n e g a t i v e l e v e l r e m a i n s as l o n g as t h e w e a p o n is i n
h a n d a n d d i s a p p e a r s w h e n t h e w e a p o n is n o l o n g e r w i e l d e d . T h e
n e g a t i v e l e v e l n e v e r r e s u l t s i n a c t u a l l e v e l loss, b u t i t c a n n o t b e
o v e r c o m e i n a n y w a y ( i n c l u d i n g lifeforce s p e l l s o r t h e l i k e ) w h i l e
t h e w e a p o n is w i e l d e d . B o w s a n d s l i n g s so e n c h a n t e d b e s t o w t h e
holy power upon their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 22
Keen: T h i s e n c h a n t m e n t d o u b l e s t h e t h r e a t r a n g e o f a s l a s h i n g
or piercing weapon. ( I f you roll this property r a n d o m l y for a n
inappropriate weapon, reroll.) Forinstance, a longsword ( w h i c h
n o r m a l l y has a threat range o f 19-20) w i t h t h e keen ability
i n s t e a d scores a t h r e a t o n a 1 7 - 2 0 .
Lawful*: A l a w f u l w e a p o n is l a w f u l l y a l i g n e d a n d i n f u s e d w i t h
t h e p o w e r o f order. I t deals + 2 d 6 p o i n t s o f b o n u s o r d e r l y damage
against a l l o f d i s c o r d a n t a l i g n m e n t . I t bestows o n e negative level
o n any discordant creature a t t e m p t i n g t o wield it. T h e negative
l e v e l r e m a i n s as l o n g as t h e w e a p o n is i n h a n d a n d d i s a p p e a r s
w h e n t h e w e a p o n is n o l o n g e r w i e l d e d . T h i s n e g a t i v e l e v e l n e v e r
r e s u l t s i n a c t u a l l e v e l loss, b u t i t c a n n o t b e o v e r c o m e i n a n y w a y
( i n c l u d i n g r e s t o r a t i o n s p e l l s ) w h i l e t h e w e a p o n is w i e l d e d . B o w s
a n d s l i n g s so e n c h a n t e d b e s t o w t h e l a w f u l p o w e r u p o n t h e i r
ammunition.
Proc D C : 22
Massive: T h i s e n h a n c e m e n t is s o m e t h i n g o f a m i x e d b l e s s i n g .
A massive w e a p o n is h e a v y a n d h a r d t o w i e l d , g i v i n g i t a + 1 d e l a y .
However, the weapon inflicts damage as i f i t w e r e o n e size
c a t e g o r y l a r g e r (see T a b l e 7 - 4 i n t h e E v e r Q u e s t P l a y e r ' s H a n d -
book).
Mighty Cleaving: A m i g h t y cleaving w e a p o n allows a wielder
w i t h t h e C l e a v e feat t o m a k e o n e a d d i t i o n a l cleave a t t e m p t i n a
r o u n d . O n l y o n e e x t r a c l e a v e a t t e m p t is a l l o w e d p e r r o u n d .
Poisoned*: T h i s w e a p o n h a s a p a l e , g r e e n i s h a p p e a r a n c e . Upon
command, i t grows slick a n d moist i n appearance. Poisoned
weapons deal a n a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 points o f poison damage o n a
s u c c e s s f u l h i t . B o w s a n d s l i n g s so e n c h a n t e d b e s t o w t h e disease
energy u p o n their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C :20
Ponderous: T h i s e n h a n c e m e n t trait actually indicates a defect
w i t h t h e w e a p o n t h a t makes i t slightly unbalanced a n d m o r e
difficult t o wield, often due t o o r n a m e n t a t i o n added t o t h e
w e a p o n o r j u s t p o o r c r a f t s m a n s h i p . T h e w e a p o n suffersa + 1 delay.
O b v i o u s l y , a seasoned f i g h t e r w o u l d w i e l d such a w e a p o n o n l y i f
i t possessed o t h e r e n h a n c e m e n t s t h a t m a k e i t w o r t h t h e a d d e d
delay.
Returning: T h i s e n c h a n t m e n t c a n o n l y beplaced o n a weapon
that c a n be t h r o w n . A returning weapon returns through the air
b a c k t o t h e creature t h a t t h r e w i t , d o i n g so o n t h e r o u n d after i t
w a s t h r o w n , j u s t b e f o r e i t s t h r o w e r ' s t u r n . I t is t h e r e f o r e r e a d y t o
use a g a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g r o u n d .
Shock*: U p o n c o m m a n d , a s h o c k w e a p o n is s h e a t h e d i n c r a c k -
l i n g e l e c t r i c i t y . T h e e l e c t r i c i t y does n o t h a r m t h e a p p e n d a g e ( s )
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that hold the weapon. Shock weapons deal an a d d i t i o n a l +2d6
points o f electricity damage o n any successful h i t . Bows and slings
so enchanted bestow the electricity energy upon their a m m u n i -
tion.
Proc D C : 20
Sonic*: U p o n c o m m a n d , a sonic weapon hums and vibrates
w i t h barely-restrained sonic energy. T h e sonic energy does n o t
h a r m the appendage(s) that hold the weapon. Sonic weapons deal
an additional +2d6 points o f sonic damage o n any successful h i t .
Bows and slings so enchanted bestow the sonic energy u p o n their
ammunition.
Proc D C : 20
Speed: A weapon w i t h this enhancement has a delay o f 1 lower
than n o r m a l . T h e effect can never reduce a weapon's delay to
lower t h a n 2.
Throwing: T h i s enchantment can only be placed o n a melee
weapon. A melee weapon enchanted w i t h this ability gains a
range increment o f 10 feet and can be t h r o w n by a wielder
proficient i n its normal use (i.e., the W e a p o n Class Proficiency
( t h r o w i n g ) feat is not required).
Sundering: T h e wielder can attack an opponent's weapon as i f
she had the Sunder feat (i.e., she does n o t provoke an attack of
opportunity w h e n attacking her foe's weapon). I n a d d i t i o n , w h e n
a sundering weapon attacks an object or weapon, treat that object
as h a v i n g a hardness of 8 less t h a n its actual value ( t o a m i n i m u m
of hardness 0 ) for purposes o f t a k i n g damage. N o t e that the
sundering weapon must still have an enhancement bonus at least
equal t o that o f the weapon or object i t is used to sunder i n order
to deal any damage at a l l .
Throwing: T h i s enchantment can only be placed o n a melee
weapon. A melee weapon enchanted w i t h this ability gains a
range increment o f 10 feet and can be t h r o w n by a wielder
proficient i n its n o r m a l use.
Unholy*: A n unholy weapon is evilly aligned and blessed w i t h
u n h o l y power. I t deals an a d d i t i o n a l + 2 d 6 points o f u n h o l y
damage o n any successful h i t against a target o f good alignment.
A n u n h o l y weapon bestows one negative level o n any good
creature that attempts to wield i t ; this negative level remains as
long as the weapon is i n hand and disappears w h e n the weapon is
n o longer wielded. T h e negative level never results i n actual level
loss, but i t cannot be overcome i n any way ( i n c l u d i n g lifeforce
spells or the like) w h i l e the weapon is wielded. Bows and slings so
enchanted bestow the u n h o l y power u p o n their a m m u n i t i o n .
Proc D C : 22
Wounding*: A weapon of w o u n d i n g is enchanted to cause
bleeding wounds i n its victims. W i t h every successful strike, the
weapon causes its target to bleed for 1 p o i n t o f damage per r o u n d
thereafter i n a d d i t i o n to the n o r m a l damage the weapon deals.
M u l t i p l e wounds from the weapon result i n cumulative blood loss
( t w o hits cause 2 points o f damage per round, and so o n ) . T h e
bleeding can only be stopped by a successful H e a l check ( D C 20)
or by the application of any healing magic (minor healing, healing,
and so o n ) .
Proc D C : 20
Spell- BaseD Process EFFects
I n general, any EverQuest spell can have a process effect w h e n
associated w i t h a weapon. Some of these o n l y take effect w h e n the
weapon's wielder is o f certain level, w h i l e others simply require a
successful Proc check. Process effects never have charges or
l i m i t e d uses. T h e precise proc effect, the effect's D C , and the
m i n i m u m level o f the wielder required ( i f any) for i t to f u n c t i o n
are listed i n each weapon's description. A good guideline for the
D C to trigger a proc effect is a flat D C 20 or else D C 10 + the caster
level, whichever is higher. I n some cases, weapons w i t h spell-
based procs may have lower Proc check DCs, but such items
should be extremely rare. M o s t proc effects should be o f relatively
low level. H i g h e r level proc effects can be unbalancing, and
should be reserved only for especially rare or powerful weapons.
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M o s t proc effects impose a penalty upon their target, while
others grant their benefits to the wielder, w i t h a time l i m i t as per
the spell effect. I f more t h a n one class and spell level is listed for
the spell, use the lowest level. T h e spell enveloping roots, for
example, is b o t h a lOth-level druid spell and a 12th-level ranger
spell; if the item does n o t specify its caster level, use the lower of
the t w o , so that the enveloping roots Proc D C would be 20.
T h e proc effect is n o t always automatic; i n most cases, the target
still gets an appropriate saving t h r o w ( D C 10 + the caster level of
the i t e m ) . A g a i n , where a caster level is n o t indicated, assume that
the caster level o f the item is equal to the m i n i m u m level required
to cast the spell i n question (and if a spell is of t w o d ifferent classes/
levels, use the lower one to determine the effect). For example, a
proc effect that duplicates the spell tremor has an area w i t h a radius
equal to 5 ft./caster level. A s the spell is either a C l r 9 or a D r u 7
spell, treat it as i f it were cast by a 13th-level druid (the m i n i m u m
level required for a dedicated spellcaster to cast a 7th-level spell),
w h i c h yields a radius o f 65 feet and a save D C o f 23.
Some proc effects may have a l i m i t e d number of charges. Once
these charges are expended, the proc effect n o longer functions,
although the weapon's attack and damage bonuses and other
abilities and powers still apply.
Some sample spell-based proc effects (and their typical DCs)
are as follows:
Devouring darkness ( D C 39)
Frost shock ( D C 21)
Lifetap ( D C 20): T h i s spell targets the opponent and benefits
the wielder.
Malise ( D C varies, but always 21 + ): A n y of the malise line of
spells m i g h t conceivably be part o f a proc effect, w i t h increasing
DCs depending u p o n the particular spell's m i n i m u m caster level.
M i n o r healing ( D C 20): T h i s spell targets the wielder. O t h e r
healing spells such as greater healing m i g h t also be used as proc
effects. A foe armed w i t h such a weapon is a challenging opponent
indeed.
Quickness ( D C 20): T h i s spell targets the wielder.
Shield of thorns ( D C 3 3 ) : T h i s spell targets the wielder.
Siphon strength ( D C 20): T h i s spell targets the opponent and
benefits the wielder.
Snare ( D C 20): T h e save for this effect is higher t h a n normal as
per the spell description.
Tashan ( D C varies, but always 2 0 + ) : A n y o f the tashan line o f
spells m i g h t conceivably be part of a proc effect, w i t h increasing
DCs depending u p o n the particular spell's m i n i m u m caster level.
Process effects can also be negative to the wielder. Such cursed
items d o n ' t n o r m a l l y show themselves as cursed u n t i l one makes
a successful Proc check. Some grant a beneficial effect to the
target (such as minor healing), while others penalize the wielder
and benefit the target (such as impart strength or lifedraw), and yet
others deal damage or other negative effects o n t o the wielder
(force strike, immobilize).
Even more esoteric negative proc effects are possible, such as
triggering a portal, ring, or circle spell that transports the wielder,
and possibly his companions, to a distant l o c a t i o n (but note that
this may also be a useful proc effect to inflict upon the wielder's
target as w e l l . . . ) . G M s are encouraged to experiment and be
creative w i t h proc effects.
Focus EFFects
Some magic items have the power to affect the spells cast by a
character. T h i s power is called a focus effect, and it's simply
another k i n d o f ability that any magic item m i g h t possess. A focus
effect w i l l do n o t h i n g for a character w h o cannot cast a spell, but
a l l other powers of the item, such as ability score bonuses, could
still be useful. I n the hands o f a spellcaster, though, an item w i t h
a useful focus effect can make a tremendous difference.
A l l focus effects are use-activated powers; the item need merely
be w o r n or h e l d i n the appropriate slot i n order for the focus effect
Vv.
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p o w e r t o f u n c t i o n . Focus effects c o m e i n t h r e e levels o f p o w e r : I , t h a t r e s u l t e d i n 16 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e w o u l d a c t u a l l y d e a l 19 p o i n t s
I I , a n d I I I . A focus effect rated " I " w i l l affect o n l y 5 t h - l e v e l o r through this ability.
l o w e r spells, w h i l e focus effect I I i t e m s w i l l affect u p t o l O t h - l e v e l I m p r o v e d H e a l i n g : T h i s p o w e r increases by 2 0 % t h e n u m b e r
spells, a n d focus effect I I I i t e m s a f f e c t a n y spells u p t o 1 5 t h l e v e l . o f h i t p o i n t s cured by any applicable instantaneous spell f r o m t h e
T h e a c t u a l e f f e c t o f e a c h f o c u s e f f e c t p o w e r is i d e n t i c a l , h o w e v e r ; m i n o r healing s p e l l 1 i n e . A l l o t h e r aspects o f t h e s p e l l ( r a n g e , m a n a
the levels o f t h e i t e m s , f r o m I t o I I I , d e t e r m i n e o n l y t h e spell levels c o s t , e t c . ) r e m a i n t h e s a m e . O t h e r w i s e , t h i s a b i l i t y is as I m p r o v e d
affected by t h e power. F o r instance, a spellcaster using a M a n a Damage.
P r e s e r v a t i o n I I i t e m has t h e m a n a c o s t o f a n y s p e l l o f l O t h - l e v e l
M a n a P r e s e r v a t i o n : T h i s p o w e r reduces by 1 0 % t h e m a n a cost
o r l o w e r r e d u c e d , b u t a n y spell 1 l t h - l e v e l o r h i g h e r w i l l cost h i m
for any applicable spell.
the n o r m a l a m o u n t o f mana.
R e a g e n t C o n s e r v a t i o n : W h e n e v e r a spell r e q u i r i n g a material
T h e v a r i o u s focus effect p o w e r s are a l l d e s c r i b e d b e l o w . N o t e
c o m p o n e n t is c a s t , t h e r e is a 1 i n 6 ( 1 6 % ) c h a n c e t h a t t h e s p e l l is
t h a t no i t e m may h a v e m o r e t h a n a single focus effect: G i v e n t h e
s u c c e s s f u l l y c a s t a n d t h e m a t e r i a l c o m p o n e n t is n o t u s e d . F o r
v e r y n a t u r e o f t h e s e e f f e c t s , i n w h i c h t h e m a g i c o f t h e i t e m is
i n s t a n c e , a n e n c h a n t e r casts Yegoreff s animation, w h i c h requires
" f o c u s e d " o n a c e r t a i n aspect o f s p e l l c a s t i n g , t r y i n g t o a d d t w o
t h r e e t i n y d a g g e r s : i f t h e caster's p l a y e r r o l l s a 1 o n l d 6 , t h e n t h e
focus effects t o a single i t e m w o u l d result i n t h e i t e m e f f e c t i v e l y
t i n y daggers are n o t e x p e n d e d . U s i n g t h i s a b i l i t y , a caster m a y
h a v i n g n o focus at a l l .
e v e n a t t e m p t t o cast a s p e l l r e q u i r i n g c o m p o n e n t s w h e n she d o e s
Also note t h a t , w h i l e a n y single spell c a n be affected b y n o t a c t u a l l y possess t h e c o m p o n e n t s , a l t h o u g h o n a m i s s e d r o l l ,
m u l t i p l e focus effects, n o t w o focus effects t h a t g r a n t t h e same t y p e t h e spell fails. T h u s , i n t h e previous example, i f the caster
o f bonus (e.g. q u i c k e r c a s t i n g t i m e ) c a n b o t h affect t h e same spell. possessed o n l y t w o ( o r f e w e r ) t i n y d a g g e r s , s h e c o u l d s t i l l cast t h e
For i n s t a n c e , a n e c r o m a n c e r w i t h i t e m s w i t h b o t h R e a n i m a t i o n s p e l l , if s h e r o l l s a 1 o n a l d 6 . I f s h e r o l l s a n y t h i n g o t h e r t h a n a 1 ,
H a s t e a n d S p e l l H a s t e i t e m s w i l l b e n e f i t o n l y f r o m t h e best o f t h e t h e n t h e m a n a f o r t h e s p e l l is s t i l l e x p e n d e d i n t h e a t t e m p t , a n d
t w o e f f e c t s w h e n h e casts a s p e l l . T h u s , w h e n h e s u m m o n s a t h e spell still fails.
s k e l e t o n pet, R e a n i m a t i o n H a s t e w i l l decrease his c a s t i n g t i m e
Recast Haste: T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e recast t i m e o f a n y
(since i t offers t h e b e t t e r m o d i f i e r o f t h e t w o p o w e r s ) , b u t i f h e
a p p l i c a b l e s p e l l w i t h a r e c a s t g r e a t e r t h a n 1 a c t i o n . See " T a b l e 5 -
casts a n y o t h e r k i n d o f s p e l l , t h e n S p e l l H a s t e w i l l r e d u c e h i s
4 : Recast H a s t e " for the actual reduction i n casting time.
casting t i m e (since R e a n i m a t i o n H a s t e does n o t a p p l y i n a n y
case). R e a n i m a t i o n E f f i c i e n c y : T h i s p o w e r reduces by 1 0 % t h e m a n a
cost f o r a n y a p p l i c a b l e spell t h a t s u m m o n s a n u n d e a d p e t .
F i n a l l y , focus effects a l t e r o n l y t h e n a t u r e o f spells cast b y
R e a n i m a t i o n H a s t e : T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e c a s t i n g t i m e o f
c h a r a c t e r s o r m o n s t e r s , s p e l l - l i k e a b i l i t i e s used b y m o n s t e r s , a n d
any a p p l i c a b l e spell t h a t s u m m o n s a n u n d e a d p e t . See " T a b l e 5 -
spells cast f r o m s c r o l l s . T h e y d o n o t a f f e c t s p e l l o r s p e l l - l i k e p o w e r s
3: C a s t i n g H a s t e " for the actual r e d u c t i o n i ncasting t i m e .
of other magic items (or o t h e r powers o f the same i t e m ) .
Spell Haste: T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e casting t i m e o f a n y
T h e v a r i o u s f o c u s e f f e c t s a r e d e s c r i b e d b e l o w . I n e a c h case, t h e
applicable spell t h a t doesn't already h a v e a casting t i m e o f a free
t e r m " a p p l i c a b l e s p e l l s " refers t o t h o s e s p e l l s o f a l e v e l t h a t c a n b e
a c t i o n . See " T a b l e 5 - 3 : C a s t i n g H a s t e " f o r t h e a c t u a l r e d u c t i o n
a f f e c t e d b y a n i t e m b a s e d o n i t s p o w e r ( I , I I , o r I I I , as d e s c r i b e d
in casting time.
above).
S u m m o n i n g E f f i c i e n c y : T h i s p o w e r reduces b y 2 5 % t h e m a n a
A f f l i c t i o n E f f i c i e n c y : T h i s p o w e r reduces b y 2 5 % t h e m a n a
cost f o r a n y a p p l i c a b l e spell t h a t s u m m o n s a n i t e m o r creature i n t o
c o s t o f a n y a p p l i c a b l e d a m a g e - o v e r - t i m e ( D O T ) s p e l l t h a t causes
existence, except one that summons a nundead pet.
damage f o r a t least 5 r o u n d s .
S u m m o n i n g H a s t e : T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e casting t i m e o f any
A f f l i c t i o n H a s t e : T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e casting t i m e o f all
applicable spell w i t h a casting t i m e o f longer t h a n 1action that
a p p l i c a b l e D O T spells w i t h a c a s t i n g t i m e g r e a t e r t h a n 1 a c t i o n
summons a n i t e m o r creature i n t o existence, except one that
t h a t t a r g e t s a s i n g l e c r e a t u r e . See " T a b l e 5 - 3 : C a s t i n g H a s t e " f o r
s u m m o n s a n u n d e a d p e t . See " T a b l e 5 - 3 : C a s t i n g H a s t e " f o r t h e
the actual reduction i n casting time.
actual reduction i n casting time.
Enhancement H a s t e : T h i s p o w e r reduces t h e casting t i m e o f
a l l a p p l i c a b l e spells w i t h a c a s t i n g t i m e greater t h a n 1 a c t i o n a n d
a saving t h r o w o f "(harmless)." See " T a b l e 5 - 3 : C a s t i n g H a s t e "
for the actual reduction i n casting t i m e . Table 5-3: Casting Haste
E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n : T h i s p o w e r increases b y 2 0 % t h e d u r a - Original Casting Time Specific Haste* Spell Haste
t i o n o f a n y a p p l i c a b l e D O T s p e l l t h a t causes d a m a g e f o r a t l e a s t Free A c t i o n Free A c t i o n Free A c t i o n
5 r o u n d s . D a m a g e c a u s e d i n t h e a d d i t i o n a l r o u n d s is e q u a l t o t h a t
1 action Free A c t i o n 1 action
caused i n w h a t w o u l d h a v e b e e n t h e f i n a l r o u n d o f t h e a f f e c t e d
s p e l l ; r a n d o m d a m a g e is r e - r o l l e d f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l r o u n d . F o r 1 full round 1 action 1 action
e x a m p l e , winged death n o r m a l l y lasts f o r 10 r o u n d s ; i f i t is cast b y 2 full rounds 1 action 1 full round
someone w i t h an Extended A f f l i c t i o n III i t e m , t h e n the spell w i l l 3 full rounds 1 full round 2 full rounds
last f o r 12 r o u n d s a n d d e a l 4 d 10 p o i n t s o f m a g i c d a m a g e d u r i n g t h e
4 full rounds 2 full rounds 3 full rounds
11 t h a n d 1 2 t h r o u n d s .
x full rounds x - 2 full rounds x—1 full rounds
Extended Enhancement: T h i s p o w e r increases b y 3 3 % t h e
d u r a t i o n o f any applicable spell w i t h a saving t h r o w o f " ( h a r m -
less)." ' T h i s category includes A f f l i c t i o n Haste, Enhancement Haste, Reanima-

E x t e n d e d R a n g e : T h i s p o w e r increases by 2 5 % t h e range o f any tion Haste, and Summoning Haste.

applicable spell, except those t h a t have ranges o f " p e r s o n a l " o r

"touch."
H e a l i n g E f f i c i e n c y : T h i s p o w e r reduces by 1 0 % t h e m a n a cost
for any applicable h e a l i n g spell.
TabLe 5-4: Recast Haste
I m p r o v e d D a m a g e : T h i s p o w e r increases b y 2 0 % t h e d a m a g e
Original Recast Time New Recast Time
d e a l t b y a n y a p p l i c a b l e i n s t a n t a n e o u s spells t h a t h a v e a s i n g l e
target. T h i s b o n u s does n o t a p p l y t o spells t h a t deal i n s t a n t a n e o u s Instant Instant
damage initially, b u t t h e n deal further damage for even o n e 1 full round Instant
a d d i t i o n a l r o u n d . A l l o t h e r aspects o f t h e s p e l l ( r a n g e , m a n a c o s t , 2 full rounds 1 full round
e t c . ) r e m a i n t h e s a m e . T h e a d d i t i o n a l d a m a g e is c a l c u l a t e d b a s e d
3+ full rounds 1/2 the original recast time
o n t h e r o l l e d d a m a g e . F o r e x a m p l e , a flame bolt ( 3 d l 0 d a m a g e )

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Using the RanoocnItem TabLcs

T h e adventurers have k i l l e d the creature and c o m p l e t e d t h e Table 5-5: Ranoom Magic Item Category
quest. It's t i m e t o h a n d o u t rewards! S o m e monsters t e n d t o carry
c e r t a i n treasures, o r s o m e t i m e s y o u ' l l w a n t t o place a m a g i c i t e m Maj or Epic Item Name
Minor Medium
w h e r e t h e c h a r a c t e r s c a n f i n d i t , so y o u k n o w a h e a d o f t i m e w h a t
01- 04 01-03 01- 03 0 1 - -02 Back (Table 5 - 6 )
items the characters w i l l f i n d . O t h e r times t h o u g h , y o u m i g h t n o t
have a n y t h i n g i n m i n d . I f you roll o n " T a b l e 4 - 4 : T r e a s u r e " after 05--09 04-07 04-- 0 8 03-- 0 4 Blunt (Table 5 - 7 )
an e n c o u n t e r , a n d t h e r o l l i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e m o n s t e r has a m a g i c 1 0 - 16 08-12 0 9 --14 05--13 Body (Table 5 - 8 )
i t e m a m o n g its l o o t , f i n d t h e p o w e r l e v e l o f i t e m t h e m o n s t e r h e l d : 1 7 - 19 13-18 15- 18 14--16 Ear (Table 5 - 9 )
t h e result w i l l be m i n o r , m e d i u m , m a j o r o r epic.
2 0 - -22 19-21 19- 21 17-•22 Face (Table 5 - 1 0 )
Next, look at"Table 5-5: R a n d o m Magic I t e m Category" t o
2 3 - -26 22-24 2 2 - -26 23-- 2 8 Feet (Table 5-11)
f i n d w h i c h category of magic item characters f i n d a m o n g the loot.
2 7 - -29 25-29 2 7 - -30 29--31 Finger (Table 5-12)
T h e n you can r o l l o n t h e r a n d o m magic i t e m tables; each category
o f m a g i c i t e m has its o w n t a b l e . F i n d t h e t a b l e f o r t h e c a t e g o r y o f 3 0 - -34 30-34 31- 36 32- 36 Hands (Table 5-13)
i t e m you w a n t to give the characters. Before you roll, d e t e r m i n e 35--36 35-39 37--41 37- 38 Head (Table 5 - 1 4 )
w h e t h e r t h e i t e m is m i n o r , m e d i u m , m a j o r , o r e p i c . T h e n r o l l d % 3 7 - -39 40-42 42-- 4 6 3 9 - -43 Hand-to-Hand (Table 5--15)
and check t h e appropriate c o l u m n for the result.
40-- 4 3 43-46 47-- 4 9 4 4 - -45 Legs (Table 5 - 1 6 )
If you'd prefer t o choose a n i t e m rather t h a n r o l l , simply l o o k
44-- 4 5 47-50 50-- 5 3 46--48 Neck (Table 5-17)
at t h e tables a n d f i n d a n i t e m w i t h powers suitable t o t h e
46-- 5 0 51-54 54-- 5 8 4 9 - -53 Piercing (Table 5 - 1 8 )
e n c o u n t e r l e v e l . C h e c k t h e treasure tables i n C h a p t e r Four t o
m a t c h t h e item's p o w e r w i t h a p p r o p r i a t e E n c o u n t e r Levels, so 51- 54 55-57 59-- 6 3 5 4 - -59 Ranged (Table 5 - 1 9 )
t h a t c h a r a c t e r s d o n ' t get i t e m s t h a t are t o o s t r o n g o r t o o w e a k . O f 55-- 5 8 58-61 64 -68 60--64 Shield (Table 5 - 2 0 )
course, if y o u w a n t t o speed u p o r slow d o w n c h a r a c t e r advance- 59-- 6 0 62-64 6 9 -71 65--66 Shirt (Table 5-21)
m e n t , y o u c a n d o i t b y h a n d i n g o u t m a g i c i t e m s o f g r e a t e r o r lesser
6 1 - -64 65-67 72--75 67--68 Shoulder (Table 5 - 2 2 )
power.
65-- 6 8 68-71 76-- 8 0 6 9 - -75 Slashing (Table 5 - 2 3 )
69--71 72-73 8 1 - -84 76--78 W a i s t (Table 5 - 2 4 )
Back
72--73 74-75 85-- 8 7 79--80 W r i s t (Table 5 - 2 5 )
B a c k i t e m s i n c l u d e c a p e s , c l o a k s , a n d a n y t h i n g else c h i e f l y
74-- 8 4 76-87 88 -94 81- 86 Miscellaneous (Table 5- 2 6 )
w o r n ewer o r a l o n g t h e b a c k . A b a c k i t e m d o e s n o t h a v e t o r e m a i n
strictly o n t h e back: f o r instance, a c l o a k c a n be w r a p p e d a r o u n d 85--91 88-92 95-- 9 6 8 7 - -91 Scroll (Table 5 - 2 7 )
a w e a r e r ' s b o d y f o r w a r m t h o r p r o t e c t i o n , b u t i t is s t i l l c o n s i d e r e d 92-- 1 0 0 93-100 97-- 1 0 0 9 2 - -100 Research Component
a back item. (Table 5 - 3 0 )
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : M o s t b a c k i t e m s are m a d e f r o m c l o t h ,
l e a t h e r , o r a n i m a l h i d e . A v e r y f e w are f i n e l y w r o u g h t m e t a l plates
o r l i n k s . O c c a s i o n a l l y , scales a r e s e w n o n t o a l e a t h e r b a c k i n g t o
CLoak O F FLacncs
make a sturdy p r o t e c t i v e cape. T y p i c a l c l o t h a n d leather back
i t e m s h a v e A C 6, h a r d n e s s 2, 3 h i t p o i n t s , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 1 0 . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e means o f c o n s t r u c t i n g this great c l o a k re-
M e t a l b a c k i t e m s u s u a l l y h a v e A C 6, h a r d n e s s 1 0 , 4 h i t p o i n t s , a n d m a i n s t h e secret o f t h e d r a g o n s , t h o u g h it's r u m o r e d t h a t L o r d
a Break D C o f 23. N a g a f e n c r e a t e d t h e f i r s t o f t h e m . A n y o n e w h o w e a r s t h e c l o a k is

A c t i v a t i o n : M o s t b a c k i t e m s are use-activated b y w e a r i n g . I f a i m b u e d w i t h t h e d e s t r u c t i v e p o w e r a n d speed o f d a n c i n g flames.

b a c k i t e m h a s a b i l i t i e s t h a t a r e c h a r g e d o r h a v e uses p e r d a y , t h e y P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h i s c l o a k is u n d e r a c o n t i n u a l h a s t e ( 4 )
are n o r m a l l y c o m m a n d w o r d a c t i v a t e d . effect ( t h i s grants a + 2 haste b o n u s t o A C a n d o n e a d d i t i o n a l

R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate back items r a n d o m l y , roll attack a c t i o n every second r o u n d ) .

o n "Table 5-6: Back Items." D e x + 6 , h p + 1 2 , f i r e r e s i s t a n c e ( 6 ) , f i r e save + 2 .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t
points = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistance = augmenta-
t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Caster Level: 18th.

Table 5-6: Back Items M a r k e t P r i c e : 216,500 gp.

Major Slot: Back.

Minor Medium Epic Item Name Market Price
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
1-30 — — — N e t t e d Cape 5 8 0 gp
31-60 01-10 — — Cloak of t h e Ice Bear 2 , 7 0 0 gp
Cloak OF Leaves
61-90 11-30 — — WhiteWolf-H.de Cloak 5 , 4 4 0 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : A cloak of leaves is t h e p r i z e d c r e -
91-100 31-45 — — Kunzar Cloak 5 , 6 0 0 gp a t i o n of treants. A treant n a m e d Grizzleknot w h o
> — 46-60 — — Ravenscale Cloak 5 , 9 8 0 gp roams t h eplains o f southern Karana is c r e d i t e d
61-75 — — Seahorse-Scale Cloak 7 , 2 0 0 gp w i t h t h e first o f these cloaks t h a t are fashioned
) —
76-90 — — Cloak of Leaves 10,350 gp
f r o m a t r e a n t ' s o w n leaves. F e w a d v e n t u r e r s h a v e
1 _ a n y d e s i r e t o slay t h e s e c r e a t u r e s , as t h e y are a l l i e s
91-100 01-05 — M o l t e n Cloak 11,500 gp
I - o f t h e d r u i d s a n d r a n g e r s , as w e l l as o t h e r f a c t i o n s
i - — 06-15 — Onyx Drakescale Cloak 12,750 gp t h a t revere t h e forces o f n a t u r e , b u t t h e r e are
— 16-40 — Hooded Black Cloak 1 4 , 8 3 0 gp o b v i o u s l y s o m e w h o are n o t b o u n d b y s u c h s e n t i -
— 41-90 — W i t h e r e d Leather Cloak 1 6 , 5 0 0 gp m e n t s a n d so t h e r e h a v e b e e n a t t e m p t s t o d u p l i c a t e
1 _
this cloak. A l l such efforts have failed, but i n any
— — 91-100 0 1 - 0 0 Cloak o f Flames 2 1 6 , 5 0 0 gp
e v e n t , i t is k n o w n t h a t s e v e r a l cloaks of leaves e x i s t ,
s o m e o f w h i c h are i n t h e possession o f i n d i v i d u a l s
not held i n t h e favor o f Grizzleknot a n d other
treants.

Powers: Dex +3, h p + 1 .

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A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t e d .
Caster Level: 8th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 14,830 gp.
Slot: Back.
W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .

Kunzar Cloak
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s c l o a k is a n a n c i e n t i t e m w o r n b y t h e c a l l e r s
of Sathir, the magical spirit guardians o fKarnor's Castle deep
i n s i d e t h e c o n t i n e n t o f K u n a r k . T h i s c a s t l e is h o m e t o a v e r y
p o w e r f u l n e c r o m a n c e r , V e n t h r i l S a t h i r , w h o is g u a r d e d b y m a n y
drolvargs and a n i m m e n s e undead a r m y o f skeletons and spirits.
P o w e r s : I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , f i r e r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , f i r e save + 1 .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Resistance =
e n h a n c e m e n t . Save = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,600 gp.
Slot: Back.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.

Molten CLoak
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e gnomes w h o s t u b b o r n l y insist u p o n r e m a i n -
i n g w i t h i n S o l u s e k ' s Eye a r e t h e c r e a t o r s o f t h i s c l o a k . T h e m a g i c
t h a t p e r m e a t e s t h a t p l a c e is s u r e l y p a r t o f t h e i n d u c e m e n t t o r i s k
t h e fire g o b l i n s a n d worse creatures o f t h e t u n n e l s , a n d it's t h e ore
m i n e d f r o m t h e c h a n n e l s o f m o l t e n l a v a t h a t is u s e d i n t a i l o r i n g
t h i s f a b l e d c l o a k . M a g i c a l p r o p e r t i e s o f t h e o r e k e e p it i n its m o l t e n
s t a t e e v e n w h e n i t ' s s p u n i n t o a f i n e m e s h , a n d t h u s a n ever-
c h a n g i n g p a t t e r n o f s w i r l s a p p e a r s across t h e c l o a k ' s s u r f a c e .

B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . H i t p o i n t s = e n - P o w e r s : I n t + 2 , W i s + 2 , c o l d resistance ( 3 ) , fire resistance ( 1 ) .

hancement. Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Resistances =
Caster Level: 6 t h enhancement.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 10,350 gp. Caster Level: 6th.
Slot: Back M a r k e t P r i c e : 11,500 gp.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs. Slot: Back.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
C l o a k O F t h e Ice B e a r
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s c l o a k is o n e o f t h e g r e a t b a r b a r i a n l e g e n d s . NetteOCape
W h e n a y o u n g w a r r i o r seeks t o p r o v e h i m s e l f , h e s t a l k s o n e o f t h e D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e frogloks o f I n n o t h u l e S w a m p have mastered
g r e a t bears o f E v e r f r o s t . S o m e t i m e s , a w a r r i o r d e s t i n e d f o r g r e a t - t h e skill o f crafting netted armors and apparel. T h r o u g h a magical
ness w i l l be l e d t o a n a n c i e n t b e a r b y a b e a r s p i r i t , a n d as t h e b e a r w e a v i n g o f s p i d e r l i n g s i l k a n d l u m i n e s c e n t m o s s , t h e y are a b l e t o
d i e s t h e s p i r i t i n h a b i t s t h e b o d y a n d i n s t i l l s t h e bear's h i d e w i t h create l i g h t a n d d u r a b l e pieces o f c l o t h i n g w i t h m a g i c a l p r o p e r -
t h e essence o f t h e b e a r i t s e l f . ties.
P o w e r s : H p + 3 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 8 ) , c o l d save + 2 . P o w e r s : T h i s cape g r a n t s its wearer a + 2 b o n u s t o H i d e c h e c k s
B o n u s types: H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = e n h a n c e - i n n a t u r a l surroundings. A t w i l l , the wearer c a n h a v e i t e m i t a
m e n t . Save = e n h a n c e m e n t . s l i g h t g l o w e q u i v a l e n t t o c a n d l e - l i g h t ; w h i l e i t is g l o w i n g i n t h i s
w a y , t h e w e a r e r c a n n o t b e n e f i t f r o m t h e cape's H i d e b o n u s .
Caster Level: 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,700 gp. B o n u s types: S k i l l = c i r c u m s t a n c e .
A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t e d .
Slot: Back.
W e i g h t : 3.5 l b s . C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 8 0 gp.
Hoooeo BLack C l o a k Slot: Back.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e c l o a k e d d h a m p y r e s — a n d s o m e o t h e r spies W e i g h t : 0 . 4 lbs.
a n d guards o f Castle M i s t m o o r e , those b o u n d b y u n d e a t h t o
p r o t e c t t h e i r master a n d h i s castle — are s o m e t i m e s e q u i p p e d w i t h Onyxt>rakescale Cloak
t h i s n o t o r i o u s f u l l c l o a k . I t is m a d e o f p u r e b l a c k s a t i n w i t h a D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e m a g n i f i c e n t d a r k c l o a k s are g r e a t l y p r i z e d ;
simple b u t sturdy tie-cord at t h e t h r o a t . t h e y c a n b e c r e a t e d o n l y f r o m t h e scales o f t h o s e d r a k e s t h a t
P o w e r s : T h i s c l o a k grants its wearer a + 5 b o n u s t o H i d e c h e c k s . i n h a b i t a valley deep w i t h i n R a t h e M o u n t a i n s .
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e wearer m a y s u r r o u n d herself w i t h a n aura o f Powers: Dex +3, mana +12.
m a g i c a l darkness t h a t p r o v i d e s o n e - h a l f c o n c e a l m e n t ( 2 0 % miss
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = e n h a n c e -
chance) e v e n a g a i n s t o p p o n e n t s w h o c a n see t h r o u g h n o r m a l
ment.
d a r k n e s s . T h e d a r k n e s s m a y b e c r e a t e d o r d i s p e r s e d a t w i l l as a f r e e
Caster Level: 9 t h .
a c t i o n , b u t m a y o n l y b e used f o r a t o t a l o f 5 m i n u t e s per day.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 12,750 gp.
Str+2, hp+11.
Slot: Back.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s = a u g -
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
mentation. Skill = enhancement.

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Ravenscale Cloak Withered Leather Cloak

Description: S o m e o f t h e m o s t p r i z e d m a g i c a l r o g u e Description: D e e p i n t h e h a u n t e d r e m a i n s o f t h e H o l e l i e
a r m o r a n d accessories are k n o w n as " r a v e n s c a l e " gear. t h e r e m n a n t s o f a g r e a t castle. U n l i k e t h e rest o f t h e c i t y ,
T h e y are v e r y w e l l s u i t e d f o r rogues d u e t o t h e i r w h i c h is o v e r r u n b y r o c k g o l e m s a n d e l e m e n t a l s , t h e
dark color, w h i c h allows t h e m to blend more c a s t l e h a s b e e n c l a i m e d b y t h e souls o f t h e
e a s i l y i n t o t h e s h a d o w s . S u c h gear is s a i d t o Erudites a n d others w h o d i e d d u r i n g t h e great
be m a d e t h r o u g h a special process o f e x p l o s i o n . T h e s e d i s t u r b e d u n d e a d are p o w -
fusing e n c h a n t e d raven feathers w i t h e r f u l spellcasters, a n d s o m e o f t h e c l o t h i n g
a n odorless black p i t c h . t h e y w o r e a t t h e i r d e a t h has b e e n i n f u s e d
Powers: T h e w e a r e r o f t h i s c l o a k w i t h powerful magic qualities.
gains a + 4 bonus t o H i d e checks. A l - Powers: S t r + 2 , C o n + 3 , m a n a + 2 .
though technically a back item, t h e B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n -
c l o a k p r o t e c t s as i f i t w e r e a r m o r . T h e tation. Mana =augmentation.
a r m o r b o n u s g r a n t e d does n o t stack
Caster Level: 9 t h .
w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m o t h e r ar-
Market Price: 1 6 , 5 0 0 g p .
mor worn.
Slot: B a c k .
Ravenscale C l o a k ( A C+1;
Weight: 2 l b s .
hardness 1, 4 h p , Break D C 2 0 )
D e x + 2 , c o l d resistance ( 2 ) .
B o n u s types: A r m o r class =
BLunt Weapons
a r m o r . A b i l i t y score = a u g m e n - T h i s class o f w e a p o n s i n -
tation. Skill = circumstance. cludes clubs, maces, h a m m e r s ,
Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . and the like.
Caster Level: 6 t h . Physical Description:
Market P r i c e : 5 , 9 8 0 g p . B l u n t w e a p o n s are o f t e n m a d e
of wood and metal, although
Slot: B a c k .
m a n y are e n t i r e l y m e t a l . T h e
Weight: 3 lbs.
business e n d is o f t e n e n -
hanced or adorned with
S e a h o r s e - S e a le C L o a k
spikes o r studs, o r are s i m -
Description: T h e w a t e r y ply larger r e l a t i v e to the
city o f Kedge Keep houses handle. Occasionally, though,
m a n y magical creatures. A few s u c h i t e m s a p p e a r as s i m p l e m e t a l
adventurers have journeyed i n t o rods. Statistics for c o m m o n weapons
this u n e x p l o r e d place and fewer h a v e c a n b e f o u n d i n "Table 5 - 2 : Typical
r e t u r n e d . O n e o f t h e g u a r d i a n s t h e r e is a b r e e d o f Hardness, H i t Points, and Break D C s for Common Items";
seahorse-like creature t h a t ' s said t o h a v e v e r y p o w e r f u l m a g i c e x t r a p o l a t e o t h e r i t e m s ' statistics f r o m these samples, w h e n neces-
i n f u s e d w i t h i n i t s scales. T h i s c l o a k is o n e r e s u l t o f a s u c c e s s f u l sary. E a c h + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o a t t a c k s adds 1 p o i n t t o a
foray i n t o t h i s m u r k y place, a n d o n e t h a t has t e m p t e d m o r e t h a n weapon's hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s , and each +1 e n h a n c e m e n t bonus
a few to return. t o d a m a g e adds 1 p o i n t t o a w e a p o n ' s B r e a k D C . A t t a c k e r s c a n n o t
Powers: D e x + 2 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 4 ) , c o l d save + 3 . damage m a g i c w e a p o n s unless t h e a t t a c k b o n u s o f t h e s t r i k i n g
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . R e s i s t a n c e = e n - w e a p o n is a t least as h i g h as t h e s t r u c k w e a p o n ' s a t t a c k b o n u s .
hancement. Save = enhancement. Activation: B l u n t w e a p o n s are u s e - a c t i v a t e d u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e
Caster Level: 7 t h . specified i n t h e i r description.
Market Price: 7 , 2 0 0 g p . Random Generation: T o g e n e r a t e b l u n t w e a p o n s r a n d o m l y ,
Slot: B a c k . r o l l o n "Table 5 - 7 : B l u n t Weapons."
Weight: 3.5 l b s .

White WolF-Hioe Cloak

Description: A n o t h e r o f t h e m y s t i c a l Table 5-7: Blunt Weapons
a n i m a l s o f E v e r f r o s t is t h e w h i t e w o l f . I t Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
is s a i d t h a t a c l o a k c o n s t r u c t e d f r o m t h e
1-50 — — — Combine Morningstar 2 , 3 0 8 gp
s k i n o f o n e these great w h i t e creatures, i f
i t is s l a i n o n a n i g h t w h e n L u c l i n s h i n e s 51-90 01-05 — — Glowing Wooden Crook 7 , 9 0 0 gp
b r i g h t i n t h e sky, w i l l c a p t u r e t h e p o w e r 91-100 06-20 — — Runed Totem Staff 8 , 0 0 0 gp
o f the a n i m a l and transfer it t o a w o r t h y — 21-40 — — Sap of Piety 8 , 3 5 0 gp
w e a r e r . T h e s e c l o a k s a r e as w h i t e a n d
— 41-60 — — Cold Iron Morningstar 2 4 , 5 0 8 gp
d a z z l i n g as t h e s n o w a n d as s o f t as f u r o f a
— 61-80 — — Enameled Black Mace 24,512 gp
y o u n g sled-dog p u p .
— 81-95 — — Rod of Oblations 2 4 , 8 0 5 gp
Powers: S t r + 1 , D e x + 1 , c o l d r e s i s -
tance (2). — — 01-20 — Etched Steel Baton 3 4 , 3 0 5 gp

Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e - — — 21-35 — Velium Etched Stone Mace 5 5 , 3 0 5 gp

m e n t . Resistance = resistance. — — 36-50 — Runed Elder Staff 6 3 , 8 5 0 gp
Caster Level: 3 r d . — 96-100 51-55 — Ketchata Koro Mis 8 1 , 6 0 6 gp
Market P r i c e : 5 , 4 4 0 g p . — — 56-70 — Iksar Berserker Club 82,301 gp
Slot: B a c k . — — 71-85 — Wraith-Bone Hammer 96,812 gp
Weight: 0.3 l b s . — — 86-95 — Smoldering Brand 100,302 gp

— — 96-100 01-100 Staff of Forbidden Rites 2 6 1 , 8 0 0 gp

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CoLb Iron Morningstar
Description: T h o u g h the goblins of Permafrost use these
weapons, they are n o t the original creators o f t h e m . A p p a r e n t l y ,
i n their digging i n t o the ancient caverns the goblins have un-
earthed a number o f ancient caches, and these solid i r o n
morningstars were among one such cache.
Powers: T h i s morningstar has a +2 bonus to attacks and a +3
bonus to damage, as well as the speed quality.
C o l d I r o n Morningstar ( I d 10+3, delay 5; A C 7, hardness 12,27
hp, Break D C 28)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 7 t h .
Market Price: 24,508 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Combine Morningstar
Description: For its brief t i m e , the C o m b i n e Empire shone.
O n e of its lasting legacies is the magic weapons n o w possessed
mainly by Norrath's gypsies. A l t h o u g h these weapons are o f
simple construction, of solid i r o n , their magical nature makes
t h e m very useful to adventurers.
Powers: T h i s morningstar has a +1 bonus to attacks and
damage.
C o m b i n e Morningstar (1 d 1 0 + 1 , delay 6; A C 7, hardness 11,26
hp, Break D C 26)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 2,308 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 10 lbs.
Enacneleb Black Mace
Description: A n o t h e r lost secret from the ruins o f lower G u k ,
these weapons are found only i n the hands of the undead frogloks
that inhabit that place. A n enameled black mace functions as a heavy
mace, although i t weighs little, and is enameled entirely i n an
u n k n o w n black material that resists scratches and wear of any k i n d .
Powers: T h i s heavy mace has a +2 bonus to attacks and
damage, and the hardness and speed abilities.
Enameled Black Mace ( l d 8 + 2 , delay 4; A C 7, hardness 14, 27
hp, Break D C 30).
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhance
ment.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 24,512 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Etc heo Steel Baton
Description: T h i s weapon is given to the elite leaders o f
Chardok's m i l i t a r y units b o t h as sign o f leadership and as a useful
weapon. T h e etched steel baton is a 3-foot-long rod that functions
as a light mace, made entirely o f steel etched w i t h sarnak runes o f
power.
Powers: T h i s club has a +3 bonus to attacks and damage, as well
as the bludgeoning ability.
Etched Steel Baton ( l d 6 + 3 , c r i t 19-20 ( x 2 ) , delay 5; A C 8,
hardness 13, 13 hp, Break D C 2 9 ) .
C o l d resistance ( 4 ) , poison resistance ( 4 ) , cold save + 1 , poison
save + 1 .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Resistances = resistance. Saves = resistance.
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
Market Price: 34,305 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 3 lbs.
GLocuing Wooben Crook
Description: T h i s weapon is a large, crooked wooden stave
enchanted to give off light at w i l l .
Powers: T h i s awkward staff actually functions more like a club
i n combat, w i t h +1 bonus to attacks and damage. I t sheds light i n
a 20-foot radius w i t h a c o m m a n d word (a second command word
ends the light effect).
G l o w i n g W o o d e n C r o o k ( l d 6 + 1 , delay 5; A C 6, hardness 6,11
h p , Break D C 23)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Activation: C o m m a n d W o r d ( l i g h t ) , Use A c t i v a t e d (attack
and damage bonuses).
Market Price: 7,900 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Iksar Berserker Club
Description: I n the ancient ruins of Kuril's T o w e r there are a
number o f ghosts, spirits, and undead. These spirits are full of
hatred and rage, and these emotions can occasionally be passed o n
to nearby objects, such as pieces o f wood or random t h i g h bones.
Such bones are simple l o o k i n g enough, but w h e n one is wielded
as a weapon, its wielder can feel the contained rage and sometimes
become filled w i t h it himself.
Powers: T h i s wooden club has a +4 bonus to attacks and
damage and the speed ability, and the club can process (Proc D C
20) the fleeting fury spell u p o n the wielder.
Iksar Berserker C l u b ( l d 6 + 2 and flee ting fury proc, delay 4; A C
7, hardness 9, 8 hp, Break D C 25).
Str+2, I n t - 1 , Wis+2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
Market Price: 82,301 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 8 lbs.
Ketchata Koro Mis
Description: T h i s weapon is a
magical version of a fairly c o m m o n
sarnak weapon. I t is like a quarterstaff
i n size and general shape, but the
weapon's t w o ends are encrusted w i t h
spikes, each end thus being similar t o a
morningstar.
Powers: T h i s wood-and-metal quarterstaff has a +3 bonus to
attacks and a +2 bonus to damage, as well as the bludgeoning and
speed abilities.
Ketchata K o r o M i s ( l d 8 + 2 / l d 8 + 2 , crit 19-20 ( x 2 ) , delay 5;
A C 6, hardness 8, 12 hp, Break D C 25).
A n o r m a l version o f the weapon has the following properties:
2-handed blunt/piercing; D a m l d 8 / l d 8 , c r i t x2, SZ Large, W t 8 lb,
D l y 6.
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 8 t h .
Market P r i c e : 81,606 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 5 lbs.
Rob O F Oblations
Description: W h i l e this weapon can be used to fight, it is used
most often for its magical protections. O r i g i n a l l y created long ago
by iksar magic, the secrets to these rods' creation lie only i n the
hands o f the dead and undead now. T h e rod is a t h i c k shaft o f
metal nearly 3 feet i n length (although its weight is negligible for
the wielder), and the whole is etched w i t h iksar runes. O n e end
 is slightly larger t h a n the other, so that the rod acts as a light mace, Sap O F Piety
and several valuable gemstones are embedded i n t o the larger end.
Description: T h e exact origins of these weapons are lost i n time.
Powers: T h i s metallic rod has a +2 bonus t o attacks and T h e y are certainly very old, and may be o f gnomish creation
damage and the speed ability. originally. T h e y have been found amongst certain gnomes w h o were
Rod o f O b l a t i o n s ( l d 6 + 2 , delay 4; A C 7, hardness 12, 27 h p , taken away from their home a very long time ago, but even they
Break D C 28). don't remember where they got them. T h e sap appears as a stout
M a n a +10, acid resistance ( 4 ) , cold resistance ( 4 ) , fire resis- wooden club w i t h metal bands embedded into the wood, running
tance ( 4 ) , acid save + 1 , cold save + 1 , fire save + 1 . down the length of it. A sap of piety is surprisingly light for its size.
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement. Powers: T h i s wooden club has a +2 bonus to attacks and a +5
Mana = augmentation. Resistances = augmentation. Saves = bonus t o damage, as w e l l as the massive quality.
augmentation. Sap o f Piety ( l d 8 + 5 , delay 6; A C 7, hardness 8,9 hp, Break
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h . D C 28).
Market Price: 24,805 gp. Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhance-
Slot: Blunt. ment.
Weight: 0.1 lbs. Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 8,350 gp.
Ru neb ELber StaFF Slot: B l u n t .
Description:Thesestavesare Weight: 2.5 lbs.
made by dicdragons themselves
to grant to dieir humanoid allies SmoLOering BranO
and servants. These staves can Description: These weapons appear to be handheld iron sconces
be made of a variety of wood w i d i burning torches inside. This appearance is deceiving, however—
types, but all are carved with these are formidable weapons that can be wielded as a club. The
ancient Elder Dragon runes. srmldering brands were apparently once mere torch sconces, but when
Powers: T h i s wooden magical energy ripped through what would become the Hole, a number
quarterstaff has a +4 bonus to of the sconces were imbued with power from that wave of energy.
attacks and a + 3 bonus todamage. Powers: This iron and wood club has a +5 bonus to attacks and
Runed Elder Staff ( l d 6 + 3 / damage, as well as the speed ability. Additionally, the weapon can process
l d 6 + 3 , delay 5; A C 6, hardness (Proc D C 20) the flaming ability against its target on a successful hit.
9, 14 h p , Break D C 25). Smoldering Brand ( l d 6 + 5 and /laming proc ( + 2d6), delay 4;
H p +12, mana + 8 . A C 7, hardness 10, 11 h p , Break D C 28).
Bonus types: Attack=enhance- Str+1.
ment. Damage = enhancement. Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k =
H i t points = enhancement. enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Mana = enhancement.
Caster Level: 15th.
Caster Level: 11th.
Market Price: 100,302 gp.
Market Price: 63,850 gp.
Slot: Blunt.
Slot: B l u n t .
Weight: 5 lbs.
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
StaFFOFForbiOOen
Runeb Totem StaFF Rites
Description: Amazingly
Description: Anotherar-
similar to runed elder staves,
tifact left over from another
nined totem staves appear to
age, these potent items' ori-
be a creation of the gnolls.
gins are l o n g since lost.
These great, heavy staves
These staves are only found
are also made of a variety of
in the hoards of dragons any-
woods, and are carved in
more. A staff of forbidden rites
nines, but not those of
is fully 7 feet long and made of
the dragon-kind. H o w
heavy, blood-stained w<xxJ, carved w i t h
the gnolls learned the
sigils and symbols long since forgotten.
technique of creating
these items is unknown. Powers: T h i s wooden quarterstaff has a
+5 bonus to attacks and a +7 bonus to
Powers: This
damage, as well as the ponderous quality. T h e
wooden quarterstaff
staff also contains 10 charges of the spell resur-
has a +1 bo-
rection, w h i c h may be used by any wielder.
nus to
W h e n these charges are gone, the rest of the
a t t a c k s anc
powers of the staff are still usable.
damage.
Staff o f Forbidden Rites ( l d 6 + 7 / l d 6 + 7 , de-
Runed T o - lay 6; A C 6, hardness 10, 16 hp, Break D C 30).
tem Staff ( l d 6 + 1 / 1 d 6 + l , delay 5; A C 6,
hardness 6, 11 hp, Break D C 23). Wis +3, h p + 1 2 , m a n a + 9 .

H p + 1 , mana + 1 . Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k = augmen-

t a t i o n . Damage = augmentation. H i t points = augmentation.
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
M a n a = augmentation.
H i t p o i n t = enhancement. M a n a = enhancement.
Caster Level: 23rd.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 261,800 gp.
Market Price: 8,000 gp.
Slot: B l u n t .
Slot: Blunt.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Weight: 11 lbs.
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Velium Etche o Stone Mace c a n n o t d a m a g e m a g i c b o d y i t e m s unless t h e e n h a n c e m e n t bonus

of the striking weapon i s a t l e a s t as h i g h as t h e b o d y item's
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s w e a p o n is a c r e a t i o n o f t h e t i z m a k o f t h e G r e a t
enhancement bonus.
D i v i d e area. T h e s h a m a n o f t h e t i z m a k t a k e a basic s t o n e m a c e , t h e n
A c t i v a t i o n : B o d y i t e m s are use-activated b y w e a r i n g .
inlay strips o f v e l i u m a l o n g t h e l e n g t h o f t h e h a f t a n d several m o r e
b a n d s a b o u t t h e h e a d . T h i s t r e a t m e n t , c o m b i n e d w i t h s e v e r a l basic R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate body items randomly, roll
o n "Table 5-8: Body Items."
e n c h a n t m e n t s , creates a s i m p l e b u t e f f e c t i v e a n d d u r a b l e w e a p o n .
P o w e r s : T h i s l i g h t m a c e o f s t o n e a n d v e l i u m has a + 3 b o n u s t o
a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e bludgeoning a n d speed a b i l i t i e s .
V e l i u m Etched Stone M a c e ( l d 6 + 3 , c r i t 1 9 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , delay 4 ;
A C 9 , h a r d n e s s 1 3 , 18 h p , B r e a k D C 2 9 ) . Bonus Types For Boby Slot
Str+1, Wis+1. It's i m p o r t a n t t o n o t e t h a t i t e m s f o r t h e b o d y slot
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . A t t a c k • e n h a n c e - g r a n t bonuses t h a t d o n o t h a v e a bonus type. T h e r e f o r e ,
ment. Damage = enhancement. t h e bonuses granted b y these items w i l l stack w i t h all
Caster Level: 9 t h . o t h e r bonuses a c h a r a c t e r gains f r o m o t h e r i t e m s , spells,
M a r k e t P r i c e : 55,305 gp. special circumstances, etc.
Slot: Blunt.
W e i g h t : 6 lbs.

Wraith-Bone Hammer
Description: A f t e r the downfall of the C i t y TabLe 5-8: Boby
o f M i s t , a n u m b e r o f iksar spellcasters b r a v e d
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
t h e area i n a n a t t e m p t t o steal w h a t m a g i c a n d
knowledge they could. O n e o f t h e m developed 01- 4 0 — — — Gossamer Robes 1,800 gp
t h e m e t h o d t o create t h i s w e a p o n , using bones 41- 6 0 — — — Truesilver Mail 1,950 gp
f r o m t h e skeletons a b a n d o n e d b y i n c o r p o r e a l 61- 8 0 01-05 — — Oamask Robes 3 , 8 0 0 gp
undead. T h e hammers d i d n ' t help their initial
81- 90 06-15 — — Gnomish Environmental Suit 5,160 gp
creator, h o w e v e r , a n d h a v e n o w b e e n c l a i m e d
b y t h e same v a r i e t y o f u n d e a d from w h i c h t h e
91- 95 16-30 — — Blackened Alloy Armor 12,900 gp

h a m m e r s were f a s h i o n e d . 96- - 1 0 0 31-50 — — Froglok Brigandine Armor 15,175 gp

T h e w e a p o n is a l i g h t w e i g h t w a r h a m m e r — 51-70 — — Flowing Black Robe 1 6 , 8 0 0 gp

of dark metal w i t h inlaid bone u p o n the — 71-80 01-10 — Ry'gorr Battle Mail 2 5 , 2 0 0 gp
s h a f t a n d h e a d . A wraith-bone hammer is — 81-90 11-20 — Shining Metallic Robe 3 0 , 2 0 0 gp
always c o l d t o t h e t o u c h , a l t h o u g h t h i s
— 91-98 21-30 — Robe of the Great Panda 32,925 gp
does n o t h a m p e r t h e w i e l d e r i n a n y way
a n d causes n o a d d i t i o n a l d a m a g e . — 99-100 31-40 — Sebilite Scale Armor 3 8 , 6 5 0 gp

Powers: This warhammer of metal and

— — 41-50 — Bloodstained Armor 4 4 , 3 0 0 gp

b o n e has a + 4 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d a + 5 — — 51-60 — Nathsar Armor 5 0 , 9 7 5 gp

b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e ghost touch — — 61-70 — Netted Kelp Armor 6 0 , 8 0 0 gp
a n d speed a b i l i t i e s . — — 71-80 — Crustacean Shell Armor 107,550 gp
W r a i t h - B o n e H a m m e r ( l d 8 + 5 , delay 4; — — 81-90 01- 10 Heavy Dragonhide Armor 5 8 2 . 8 5 0 gp
A C 7, h a r d n e s s 1 4 , 17 h p , B r e a k D C 3 1 ) .
— — 91-95 11- 20 Loam-Encrusted Robe 8 3 6 , 9 0 0 gp
Str+2, Int+1, Wis+1.
— — 96-100 21- 4 0 Barbed Ringmail Armor 8 6 0 , 0 5 0 gp
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a -
tion. Attack = augmentation. Damage =
— — — 41- 7 0 Rubicite Armor 1,060,350 gp

augmentation. — — — 71- 100 Mithril Plate Armor 1.211,650 gp

Caster Level: 13th.

M a r k e t P r i c e : 96,812 gp.
Slot: Blunt. BarbeO Ringmail Armor
W e i g h t : 7.3 l b s . D e s c r i p t i o n : B a r b e d r i n g m a i l a r m o r is n o r m a l l y f o u n d i n t h e
lair o f t h e a n c i e n t g i a n t sorcerer V e l k e t o r , for h e makes i t a n d

Boby d i s t r i b u t e s i t a m o n g t h o s e w h o s e r v e h i m . T h i s a r m o r has g r e a t
m a g i c a l e n h a n c e m e n t s ; e x c e p t f o r t h e barbs t h a t g i v e i t its n a m e ,
A r m o r is t h e m o s t c o m m o n i t e m t o f i l l o n e ' s b o d y s l o t , t h o u g h
i t a p p e a r s as a c h a i n m a i l s u i t m a d e o f l i g h t c h a i n m e s h .
t u n i c s a n d r o b e s a l s o f i t t h e c a t e g o r y . M a g i c a r m o r is a l w a y s o f
e x c e l l e n t q u a l i t y , r e d u c i n g its n o r m a l s k i l l c h e c k p e n a l t y b y 1 P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 6 c h a i n m a i ! w i t h t h e
when worn. process immunity a b i l i t y . T h e b a r b s o n t h e a r m o r a l s o c o u n t as + 4
armor spikes (see EverQuest: Player's Handbook, page 1 5 8 ) .
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : B o d y i t e m s are a l m o s t always m a d e o f
e i t h e r m e t a l o r c l o t h , yet a rare f e w are m a d e o f u n u s u a l m a g i c a l l y Barbed Ringmail A r m o r ( A C + 9 , max D e x + 3 , check -4;
h a r d n e s s 1 4 , 19 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
e n h a n c e d m a t e r i a l s . T h e y are d e s i g n e d t o c o v e r a n d p r o t e c t t h e
torso in c o m b a t , t h o u g h f u l l suits o f a r m o r t e n d t o cover the arms, Str +3, h p +12.
legs, h a n d s , a n d f e e t ; e v e n w h e n a f u l l s u i t o f a r m o r c o v e r s m o s t B o n u s types: N o n e .
o f t h e b o d y , h o w e v e r , it does n o t c o n f l i c t w i t h a character's a b i l i t y Caster Level: 18th.
t o w e a r i t e m s i n t h o s e c o v e r e d slots. A r m o r , regardless o f h o w
M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 6 0 , 0 5 0 gp.
e x t e n s i v e , o n l y uses t h e b o d y s l o t .
Slot: Body.
Some c o m m o n metal body items are listed i n " T a b l e 5-2:
W e i g h t : 16.3 lbs.
Typical Hardness, H i tPoints, and Break D C sfor Common
I t e m s . " C l o t h b o d y i t e m s t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 6, h a r d n e s s 3, a n d 5
BLackeneb Alloy Armor
h p , w i t h a Break D C o f 15. E a c h + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s adds 1
p o i n t t o a body item's hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s . Further, attackers Description: Normally forged by t h e Pickclaw goblins o f
R u n n y e y e a n d u n d e r n e a t h H i g h p a s s H o l d , t h i s a r m o r has f o u n d

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its w a y i n t o m a n y o t h e r p l a c e s . I t a p p e a r s as c h a i n m a i l , b u t i t s t o c i t i e s w h e r e f a b r i c o f t h i s k i n d c a n De p u r c n a s e d a n d t n e
forging m e t h o d s i n v o l v e a dark a n d strange m e t a l ore t h e Pickclaws m a g i c a l c r a f t i n g process c o m p l e t e d .
m i n e , so t h e a r m o r h a s a glossy b l a c k a p p e a r a n c e . T h i s s a m e o r e P o w e r s : T h i s r o b e is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 1 raw silk armor.
gives t h e a r m o r its m a g i c a l p r o p e r t i e s .
D a m a s k R o b e s ( A C + 3 , m a x D e x + 9 , c h e c k + 0 ; hardness 1, 3
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 2 chainmail. h p , Break D C 22)
Blackened A l l o y A r m o r ( A C + 7 , m a x D e x + 2 , check - 4 ; Focus effect: E x t e n d e d E n h a n c e m e n t I .
hardness 1 2 , 17 h p , Break D C 2 6 ) Bonus types: N o n e .
S t r + 2 , a l l resistances ( 2 ) . Caster Level: 3rd.
B o n u s types: N o n e . M a r k e t Price: 3,800 gp.
Caster Level: 6th. Slot: Body.
M a r k e t Price: 12,900 gp.
W e i g h t : 4.8 lbs.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 3 6 lbs. FLowing Black Robe
Description: These robes were created b y t h e n e c r o m a n c e r
B l o o b s t a i net) A r m o r N a j e n a , o r i g i n a l l y f o r h e r o w n use b u t t h e r e a f t e r f o r t h o s e l o y a l t o
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e estate o f U n r e s t has a l o n g a n d h e r as w e l l . I t a p p e a r s as a v e l v e t y b l a c k r o b e w i t h a r e d a n d b l u e
t e r r i b l e h i s t o r y t h a t bears t e l l i n g e l s e w h e r e . S o m e p a t t e r n d o w n t h e c e n t e r o f t h e r o b e . I t s m a g i c is w e l l s u i t e d t o
o f t h e lost souls t h e r e are u n d e a d k n i g h t s w h o s e w o r k i n g w i t h the dead.
b l o o d a n d essence h a v e i m b u e d t h e v e r y a r m o r P o w e r s : T h i s r o b e is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 2 raw silk armor.
they wear, t r a n s f o r m i n g i t i n t o magic a r m o r . F l o w i n g B l a c k R o b e ( A C + 4 , m a x D e x + 9 , c h e c k + 0 ; hardness
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 3 2, 4 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
c h a i n m a i l w i t h t h e ghost touch a n d shadow a b i l i t i e s . C o n +2, Int +1.
Bloodstained A r m o r ( A C + 8 , m a x D e x + 2 , , Focus effect: R e a n i m a t i o n E f f i c i e n c y I .
c h e c k - 4 ; h a r d n e s s 1 3 , 18 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
Bonus types: N o n e .
S t r + 2 , m a g i c resistance ( 4 ) , s o n i c resis-
Caster Level: 6th.
t a n c e ( 4 ) , m a g i c save + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .
Market Price: 16,800 gp.
B o n u s types: N o n e .
Slot: Body.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
W e i g h t : 3.5 lbs.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 4 , 3 0 0 gp.
Slot: Body. FroglokBriganbine Armor
W e i g h t : 33.5 lbs.
k Description: T h e frogloks that live
n o w i n t h e lower sections o f t h e ruins o f
Crustacean Shell Armor
Guk are d i v i d e d i n t o t w o f a c t i o n s , t h e
Description: T h e othmir of the C o -
iving and t h eundead. T h e methodfor
b a l t S c a r f a r m t h e sea b e d s o f t h e a r e a f o r
m a k i n g t h i s a r m o r was o n c e k n o w n t o a l l
s h e l l s , m a i n l y f o r a f o o d s o u r c e b u t a l s o as
these frogloks, b u t since t h e undead have
a resource for t h e i r m a n y f i n e crafts. T h i s
a r r i v e d , t h e secrets w e r e lost t o t h e d w i n -
a r m o r is t h e p r o d u c t o f o n e s u c h c r a f t .
M a d e o f t h e shells o f t h e C o b a l t Scar a n d d l i n g frogloks o f t h e l i v i n g realms; o n l y

t h e n enchanted by o t h m i r shamans, this m e m b e r s o f t h e u n d e a d f r o g l o k s appear t o

a r m o r is r e m a r k a b l y d u r a b l e a n d e f f e c t i v e . s t i l l h a v e n e w sets o f t h i s f i n e , l i g h t a r m o r .
H o w e v e r , due t o t h e v a r i e t y o f shells used, t h e Powers: T h i s boiled leather-and-metal
c o l o r a t i o n is q u i t e b u l k y , as w e l l as g a u d y a n d a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 2 studded leather.
o s t e n t a t i o u s , w h i c h g e n e r a l l y d e t r a c t s from t h e F r o g l o k B r i g a n d i n e A r m o r ( A C + 5, m a x D e x
wearer's c h a r m a n d presence. A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e + 5, c h e c k + 0 ; h a r d n e s s 4 , 8 h p , B r e a k D C 2 3 )
a r m o r is s l i g h t l y m o r e e n c u m b e r i n g t h a n n o r - Str +2, C o n + 2 .
mal splint mail. B o n u s types: N o n e .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r m a d e o f s h e l l s is t h e Caster Level: 6th.
e q u i v a l e n t o f + 4 splint m a i l w i t h t h e hardness, M a r k e t P r i c e : 15,175 gp.
moderate fortification, a n d slick a b i l i t i e s . Slot: Body.
Crustacean Shell A r m o r ( A C +10, max D e x W e i g h t : 6.5 lbs.
+ 0 , c h e c k - 8 ; h a r d n e s s 9, 12 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
Str +2, C o n +4, C h a - 3 . Gnomish Environmental Suit
B o n u s types: N o n e . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e g n o m e s o f t h e Solusek
Caster Level: 12th. M i n i n g C o m p a n y are a h a r d y l o t , n o t

Market Price: 107,550 gp. u n l i k e most gnomes, really. However,

these g n o m e s w o r k i n i n c r e d i b l e heat
Slot: Body.
a n d o t h e r nasty e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n -
W e i g h t : 54.5 lbs.
ditions ( n o tt o m e n t i o n t h e local
g o b l i n s ) , so t h e y c r e a t e d t h e s e s u i t s t o
O a m a s k Robes
p r o t e c t t h e m f r o m t h e w o r s t c o n d i t i o n s . T h e a r m o r is a l o o s e
D e s c r i p t i o n : N o w a m o n g t h e m o s t c o m m o n o f m a g i c a l robes
f i t t i n g suit o f leather-like a n n o r w i t h a few metal fittings.
o f N o r r a t h , d a m a s k robes are c r e a t e d b y a secret m e t h o d f e w w i l l
P o w e r s : T h i s s u i t is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 1 leather armor.
r e v e a l . I t is k n o w n b y s o m e a r c a n i s t s t h a t t h e t r e a t e d s i l k e n f a b r i c
G n o m i s h Environmental Suit ( A C +3, max Dex +6, check +0;
o n c e w r a p p e d t h e d e a d ; w h e n t h e w r a p p e d b o d y is g i v e n u n d e a d
h a r d n e s s 3, 3 h p , B r e a k D C 2 3 )
l i f e , i t s e e m s , t h e m a t e r i a l is i m b u e d w i t h m a g i c a l v i g o r as w e l l .
First d i s c o v e r e d b y t h e hags o f t h e Estate o f U n r e s t , t h i s p r a c t i c e A c i d resistance ( 4 ) , c o l d resistance ( 4 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y resistance

has s l o w l y s p r e a d t o o l h e r r e g i o n s t h a i e m b r a c e u n J c . i t b a n d o w n ( 4 ) , fire resistance ( 4 ) , p o i s o n resistance ( 4 ) , sonic resistance ( 4 ) ,

a c i d save + 1 , c o l d save + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y save + 1 , fire save + 1 , p o i s o n
save + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .

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B o n u s types: N o n e . M i t h r i l Plate A r m o r ( A C + 1 3 , m a x D e x + 3 , c h e c k - 3 ; arcane

Caster Level: 4 t h . spell failure 2 5 % ; hardness 20, 35 h p , Break D C 3 2 )
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,160 gp. Dex +4, hp +8.
Slot: Body. B o n u s types: N o n e .
W e i g h t : 3.5 l b s . Caster Level: 18th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,211,650 gp.
Gossamer Robes Slot: Body.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e silk robes, i m b u e d w i t h a m i n o r p r o t e c t i v e W e i g h t : 3 0 lbs.
e n c h a n t m e n t , are t h e m o s t c o m m o n m a g i c a l r o b e s o f N o r r a t h .
P o w e r s : T h i s r o b e is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 1 raw silk armor. Nathsar Armor
Gossamer Robes ( A C + 3 , m a x D e x + 9 , check + 0 ; hardness 1 , D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s a r m o r is m a d e b y t h e s a r n a k s o f C h a r d o k a n d
3 h p , Break D C 22) is g i v e n o n l y t o t h e i r g r e a t e s t w a r r i o r s t o use i n t h e d e f e n s e o f t h e i r
Bonus types: N o n e . h o m e citadel. T h e armor looks like a leather breastplate aug-
m e n t e d b y studded leather b o d y a r m o r , a l l inscribed w i t h runes
Caster Level: 3rd.
a n d o t h e r sigils.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,800 g p .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f +4 studded leather w i t h
Slot: Body.
t h e light fortification a n d silent moves a b i l i t i e s .
W e i g h t : 2.8 l b s .
N a t h s a r A r m o r ( A C + 7 , m a x D e x + 4 , c h e c k + 0 ; hardness 6, 6
hp, Break D C 23)
Heavy bragonhloe Armor
Str + 2 , W i s + 2 , acid resistance ( 2 ) , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 2 ) ,
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e d r a g o n s o f V e l i o u s are t h e greatest a n d o l d e s t
e l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 2 ) , fire resistance ( 2 ) .
of the dragons o n N o r r a t h . M a n y o f t h e i r k i n d reside i n t h e
Western Wastes rather t h a n the corridors o f Skyshrine o r t h e B o n u s types: N o n e .

T e m p l e o f V e e s h a n . M o s t l y these are d r a g o n s t h a t prefer t h e i r Caster Level: 12th.

solitude; however, t h i s also leaves t h e m m o r e v u l n e r a b l e t o
t r e a s u r e seekers w h o h u n t t h e d r a g o n s b o t h f o r t h e i r h o a r d s a n d
t h e i r body parts, w h i c h c a n be harvested a n d e n c h a n t e d i n t o some
of the most powerful items i n the land. D e p e n d i n g o n the quality
a n d age o f t h e d r a g o n , a v a r i e t y o f q u a l i t i e s o f t h i s d r a g o n h i d e
a r m o r c a n b e c r e a t e d , t h i s a r m o r is o f t h e h e a v i e s t s o r t . T h e a r m o r
is o f h e a v y b o n e r e i n f o r c e d b y t h e scales o f a d r a g o n .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r o f b o n e , s c a l e , a n d m e t a l is t h e e q u i v a l e n t
o f a +7 breastplate.
Heavy Dragonhide A r m o r ( A C +12, max Dex + 2 , check - 3 ;
hardness 15, 2 0 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
A l l a b i l i t y scores + 2 , h p + 1 7 , m a n a + 1 1 , a l l r e s i s t a n c e s ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: N o n e .
Caster L e v e l : 21st.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 50,975 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 6.5 l b s .
Netteb Kelp Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e S i r e n ' s G r o t t o n e a r t h e l a n d s o f V e l i o u s is
h o m e t o m a n y n a t u r a l e n c h a n t m e n t s . O n e o f t h e s e is t h e k e l p t h a t
g r o w s i n t h e w a t e r s o f t h e g r o v e s t h e r e . T h i s k e l p c a n be t a k e n a n d
m a d e i n t o a v e r y h e a t - r e s i s t a n t s u i t o f l i g h t a r m o r . T h e k e l p is a
deep red c o l o r , b u t i n t h e process o f m a k i n g t h e a r m o r , a l l m a n n e r
of e m b e l l i s h m e n t s can be added t o create a great variety i n t h e
final appearance.
P o w e r s : T h i s w o v e n sea k e l p s u i t is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 4 raw silk
armor w i t h t h e hardness a n d spell resistance [fire] 14 q u a l i t i e s .

M a r k e t P r i c e : 582,850 gp. N e t t e d K e l p A r m o r ( A C + 6 , m a x D e x + 9 , c h e c k + 0 ; hardness

Slot: Body. 6, 5 h p , Break D C 24)

W e i g h t : 33 lbs. S t r + 2 , C o n + 3 , I n t + 3 , C h a - 3 , f i r e resistance ( 8 ) , f i r e save + 2 .

B o n u s types: N o n e .
Loam-Encrusteb Robe Caster Level: 12th.
D e s c r i p t i o n : O n c e u p o n a t i m e , Erudites l i v e d a n d w o r k e d i n t h e M a r k e t P r i c e : 60,800 gp.
caverns u n d e r n e a t h O d u s ( o f t e n c a l l e d t h e H o l e ) u n t i l a t e r r i b l e tragedy Slot: Body.
o c c u n e d , e r a d i c a t i n g a l l t h e r e i n . O n e o f t h e magics t h e Erudites l e a r n e d W e i g h t : 5.5 l b s .
before t h e i r tragedy was t h e m a k i n g o f these robes, u s i n g t h e p o w e r o f t h e
e a r t h itself t o ensorcel t h e robes. T h e robes are l i c h e n - g r e e n w i t h a r e d Robe O F the Great Pant>a
a n d b l u e p a t t e r n d o w n t h e c e n t e r o f t h e robes.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e lands o f S t o n e b r u n t i n O d u s r e m a i n mostly
P o w e r s : T h i s r o b e is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 6 raw silk armor w i t h u n t o u c h e d b y c i v i l i z a t i o n . I n these lands r o a m great a n i m a l spirits
t h e invulnerability q u a l i t y . t h a t w a t c h o v e r t h e i r k i n d . O n e o f t h e s e s p i r i t s is a g r e a t p a n d a
Loam-Encrusted Robe ( A C + 8 , max Dex + 9 , check + 0 ; hard- s p i r i t , G i a n g Y i n . N o r m a l l y m o s t g e n t l e , h e is a g r e a t f o e w h e n
ness 6 , 8 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 ) a n g e r e d . H o w e v e r , a n y t o u c h o f c i v i l i z a t i o n is e n o u g h t o b e a n
D e x + 3 , I n t + 2 , m a n a + 13, m a g i c resistance ( 4 ) , m a g i c save + 1 . insult t o his great affinity for nature, causing h i m t o a t t e m p t t o
B o n u s types: N o n e . c l e a n s e t h e l a n d s o f t h e " u n n a t u r a l " t a i n t h e h a s s e n s e d . I f h e is
defeated, h e w i l l fade a n d r e t u r n t o t h e l a n d t o be created a n e w ,
Caster Level: 18th.
but h e leaves b e h i n d his great f u r , w h i c h has b e e n used t o m a k e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 3 6 , 9 0 0 gp.
t h i s f i n e set o f w h i t e a n d b l a c k f u r r o b e s .
Slot: Body.
P o w e r s : T h i s h e a v y set o f f u r r o b e s is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f a s u i t o f
W e i g h t : 5.5 l b s .
+ 3 cloth armor.
Robe o f the Great Panda ( A C + 4 , max Dex + 8 , check + 0 ;
Mithril Plate Armor
h a r d n e s s 3, 8 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s r a r e a n d l e g e n d a r y a r m o r is k n o w n t o h a v e
Str + 2 , Int + 2 , W i s+ 2 , mana + 2 .
b e e n used d u r i n g t h e h e i g h t o f t h e C o m b i n e E m p i r e . A c o m p l e t e
set o f t h i s b r i l l i a n t a r m o r w o u l d b e a g r a n d t h i n g i n d e e d , a q u e s t Bonus types: N o n e .
w o r t h y o f t h e g r e a t e s t h e r o . T h e a r m o r i t s e l f is a b e a u t i f u l s i l v e r y - Caster Level: 9th.
b l u e set o f f u l l p l a t e a r m o r . M a r k e t P r i c e : 32,925 gp.

P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 5 full plate w i t h t h e Slot: Body.

blinding, heavy fortification, a n d process defense a b i l i t i e s . W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
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tubiclte Armor
Description: T h i s b r i g h t r e d m e t a l l i c a r m o r is l e g e n d a r y i n
N o r r a t h . T h e a r m o r was o r i g i n a l l y created i n t h e T e m p l e o f
C a z i c - T h u l e , b u t i n a n u m b e r o f d a r i n g raids, t h e secret o f m a k i n g
certain techniques for creating potent magical armor. This armor
is n o r m a l l y f o u n d o n l y a m o n g s t t h e h i g h e s t - r a n k i n g m e m b e r s o f
the Ry'gorr tribe, particularly a m o n g t h e i r shamans.
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 3 chainmail.

t h e a r m o r was s t o l e n . I n a f i t o f rage, C a z i c - T h u l e h a l t e d t h e f l o w Ry'gorr B a t t l e M a i l ( A C + 8 , m a x D e x + 2 , c h e c k - 4 ; hardness

o f e n c h a n t m e n t t h a t a l l o w e d t h i s armor's c r e a t i o n , so n o m o r e 13, 18 h p , Break D C 2 6 )
c a n b e made. E n o u g h suits still exist t h a t t h e y c a n be f o u n d , Str + 3 , m a n a + 3 , p o i s o n resistance ( 3 ) .
however, a l t h o u g h they grow ever m o r e rare. B o n u s types: N o n e .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f a + 6 breastplate w i t h Caster Level: 9th.
t h e moderate fortification a b i l i t y . T h e w e a r e r a l s o g a i n s fast healing
Market Price: 25,200 gp.
1, b u t o n l y i n
Slot: Body.
regard
W e i g h t : 2 2 lbs.

Sebilite Scale Armor

Description: T h e magics o f t h e frogloks w h o have taken over
t h e o n c e - p r o u d i k s a r c i t y o f O l d S e b i l i s a r e n o t as g r e a t as t h o s e
the iksar themselves once wielded, b u t t h e frogloks have
nonetheless come u p w i t h a few potent enchantments o f
t h e i r o w n . T h i s a r m o r , w h i c h l o o k s l i k e n o r m a l scale m a i l
w i t h a s l i g h t g r e e n i s h t i n t , is t h e r e s u l t o f o n e s u c h success.
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 4 scale mail.
Sebilite Scale A r m o r ( A C + 8 , m a x D e x + 3 , check
- 3 ; hardness 14, 16 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
Str + 2 , W i s + 2 , C h a + 2 , acid resistance ( 1 ) , c o l d
r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , m a g i c resis-
tance ( 1 ) .
B o n u s types: N o n e .
Caster Level: 12th.
Market Price: 38,650 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 35 lbs.

Shining Metallic Robe

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e r u i n s o f G u k h o l d m a n y secrets:
these robes are o n e o f t h e m . A p p a r e n t l y , a l l t h e f r o g l o k s
o f G u k used t o w e a r these robes, b u t n o w o n l y t h e
f r o g l o k g h o u l s p e l l c a s t e r s s e e m t o h a v e access t o t h e m .
T h e robes are a s h i n y p u r p l e c o l o r , b e i n g w o v e n w i t h
metallic threads, and have a black and gold pattern d o w n
t h e c e n t e r as w e l l as b l a c k a n d g o l d t r i m .
P o w e r s : T h i s r o b e is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 3 r a w silk armor.
S h i n i n g Metallic Robe ( A C + 5 , m a x D e x + 9 , check + 0 ;
hardness 4, 7 h p , Break D C 2 2 )
I n t + 3 , c o l d resistance ( 3 ) , fire resistance ( 3 ) , sonic resistance
( 3 ) , c o l d save + 1 , fire save + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .
Focus effect: S p e l l H a s t e I I .
B o n u s types: N o n e .
Caster Level: 10th.
t o Market Price: 30,200 gp.
damage Slot: Body.
sustained
W e i g h t : 3.5 l b s .
while wearing
the armor. T h e ar- TruesilverMail
mor may not be Description: K a e s o r a is y e t a n o t h e r a n c i e n t h o l d o f t h e o n c e
d o n n e d t o heal previous m i g h t y iksar. O n e o f t h e magics t h e y d e v e l o p e d here, w h i c h m i g h t
inflicted wounds. s t i l l b e l e a r n e d f r o m t h e g h o s t s o f t h a t p l a c e , is t h e c r e a t i o n o f
Rubicite A r m o r ( A C + 1 1 , m a x t r u e s i l v e r a r m o r . T h i s a r m o r a p p e a r s as n o r m a l p l a t e - a n d - m a i l
Dex + 3 , check. - 3 ; hardness 16, 21 h p , a r m o r , b u t is o f a b r i g h t s i l v e r c o l o r a n d e x c e e d i n g l y l i g h t w e i g h t .
Break D C2 6 ) P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 1 half-plate.
B o n u s types: N o n e . T r u e s i l v e r M a i l ( A C + 8 , m a x D e x + 1 , c h e c k - 5 ; hardness 1 1 ,
Caster Level: 19th. 21 h p , Break D C 2 6 )
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,060,350 gp. B o n u s types: N o n e .
Slot: Body.
Caster Level: 4 t h .
W e i g h t : 4 0 lbs.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,950 g p .

Ry'gorr Battle Mail Slot: Body.

D e s c r i p t i o n : A l t h o u g h t h e R y ' g o r r ores o f V e l i o u s a r e n ' t v e r y W e i g h t : 24.5 lbs.

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Ear Batskull Earring

D e s c r i p t i o n : I n t h e wests o f t h e P l a i n s o f K a r a n a , n a t i v e magic-
Ear i t e m s a r e a l m o s t e x c l u s i v e l y e a r r i n g s . T h e y g e n e r a l l y i n -
workers have long practiced a m e t h o d o f crafting magic items
crease t h e w e a r e r ' s a b i l i t y s c o r e s , b u t s o m e t i m e s g r a n t a d d i t i o n a l
f r o m t h e skulls o f c a r r i o n bats. A n ogre s h a m a n first d e v e l o p e d t h e
abilities.
m e t h o d , a n d w h i l e t h e c h i e f o f t h e t r i b e was i n i t i a l l y d i s a p p o i n t e d
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : E a r i t e m s are u s u a l l y m a d e o f m e t a l , b u t that t h e magic increased his brain a n d n o t his brawn, such
s o m e t i m e s use b o n e o r s o m e t h i n g s i m i l a r , a n d h a v e n o d i s c e r n i b l e c o m p l a i n t s were quieted w h e n h i ssuperior tactics began t o w i n
w e i g h t . T h e y a l m o s t i n v a r i a b l y h a v e A C 14, hardness 10, 2 h p , h i m many battles a n d eventually placed h i m i n c o n t r o l o f a
and a Break D C o f 25. n u m b e r o fo t h e r tribes.
A c t i v a t i o n : Ear i t e m s are use-activated, unless t h e i t e m d e - Powers: I n t +2.
s c r i p t i o n s p e c i f i e s o t h e r w i s e . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y
Focus effect: R e a g e n t C o n s e r v a t i o n I .
are g e n e r a l l y c o m m a n d w o r d a c t i v a t e d .
Bonus type: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate ear i t e m s r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n
Caster Level: 5th.
"Table 5-9: E a r Items."
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,050 gp.
• Slot: Ear.
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
Table 5-9: Ear Items
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
01-40 — — — Alligator Tooth Earring 2 2 0 gp
41-55 01-05 — — Gunthak Earring 6 9 0 gp
56-90 06-20 — — Golden Ear Stud 4 , 5 0 0 gp
91-100 21-40 — — Vhal'Sera Skull Earring 5,610 gp
— 41-60 — — Batskull Earring 6 , 0 5 0 gp
— 61-80 — — Ear of the Blind Wolf 8 , 4 3 0 gp
— 81-90 01-05 — A Saprophyte E y e 9 , 3 5 0 gp

— 91-93 11-15 — Kin Magi Earring 10,820 gp

— 94-96 16-30 — Earring of Essence 10,925 gp
— 97-98 31-45 — Elder's Earring 13,800 gp
— 99-100 46-60 — Healer's Earring 16,750 gp
— — 61-80 — Truewmd Earring 1 7 , 0 0 0 gp
— — 81-90 01-20 Earring of the lcecaster 3 0 , 3 0 0 gp
— 91-100 21-100 Head of the Valiant 3 6 , 5 0 0 gp Ear O F the Blinb WolF
D e s c r i p t i o n : S h a m a n s speak o f t h e o r i g i n s o f
these fetishes i n t h e tale o f W a r p a w D a n k p e l t ,
a sonic w o l f whose pack once warred w i t h a
flock o f owlbears over land t h a t b o t h beasts
c o n s i d e r e d sacred. T h e sonic wolves m a d e pacts w i t h p o w e r f u l
A Saprophyte Eye s p i r i t s a n d t r a d e d great secrets f o r i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t h e l p e d t h e m
Description: T h e great saprophyte thrives i n u n d e r g r o u n d defeat the owlbears. I n t u r n , the spirits learned the strengths o f the
caves a n d s u b t e r r a n e a n p i t s o n L u c l i n , l i k e those o f t h e E c h o w o l f , a n d passed t h e s e secrets t o t h e o t h e r races o f t h e w o r l d , t h u s
C a v e r n s . L o n g a g o , i t was f o u n d t h a t w i t h s p e c i a l p r e p a r a t i o n a n d b r i n g i n g danger t o t h e sonic wolves — f o r t h e spirits taught
ritual, a pristine saprophyte eye c o u l d be f o r m e d i n t o a n earring, listeners h o w t o create t h i s e a r r i n g f r o m t h e ear o f a b l i n d e d w o l f .
a 2 - i n c h - d i a m e t e r s h r u n k e n b l a c k o r b t h a t increases t h e bearer's
P o w e r s : S t r + 1 , C o n + 1 , h p + 1 , magic resistance ( 1 ) , sonic
energy and vigor.
resistance ( 1 ) .
P o w e r s : C h a + 2 , h p + 6 , m a n a +4-
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t = a u g -
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . H i t points = e n -
m e n t a t i o n . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
hancement. Mana = enhancement.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Caster Level: 5 t h .
Market Price: 8,430 gp.
Market Price: 9,350 gp.
Slot: Ear.
S l o t : Ear.
W e i g h t : 1.5 l b s .
Weight: 1 lb.

Earring O F Essence
AlligatorTooth Earring
D e s c r i p t i o n : Soothsayers a n d mystics h a v e l o n g favored these
D e s c r i p t i o n : C h a r m s l i k e these are n o t u n c o m m o n , a n d o f t e n
items. T h e y first came t o be k n o w n a m o n g the goblins o f Droga,
c a n b e f o u n d i n use b y v a r i o u s t r i b e s a n d c l a n s o f n a t i v e p e o p l e a n d
b u t a l m o s t a n y f o r t u n a t e a d v e n t u r e r c a n m a k e g o o d use o f t h e s e
c u l t u r e s t h r o u g h o u t N o r r a t h . M o r e c i v i l i z e d races a r e a l s o f r e -
p o t e n t i t e m s . T h e y a p p e a r as s i m p l e e a r r i n g s o f p u r e g o l d .
q u e n t l y seen c a r r y i n g these t r i n k e t s , h a v i n g first b e e n exposed t o
P o w e r s : H p + 7 , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , m a g i c save + 1 .
t h e m after v a r i o u s l o n g crusades a w a y f r o m h o m e .
Focus effect: S u m m o n i n g H a s t e I .
Powers: H p + 1 .
Bonus types: H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = e n h a n c e -
Bonus type: H i t p o i n t = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
m e n t . Save = arcane.
C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st.
Caster Level: 5th.
Market Price: 220 gp.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 10,925 gp.
S l o t : Ear.
Slot: Ear.
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
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Earring oFthe Icecaster Heab O F the VaLiant
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e T e m p l e o f V e e s h a n is a h i d e o u s d u n g e o n Description: Symbolic o f one's valor a n d personal power
overrun w i t h monsters t h e like o f w h i c h t h e people o f the w o r l d a m o n g m o s t s h a d o w k n i g h t s , t h i s s t r a n g e e a r r i n g is a h o o k o f g o l d
s h o u l d n e v e r h a v e t o see. D r a g o n s t h r i v e i n t h i s d a n g e r o u s t e m p l e , curves i n t h e f o r m o f a large " S " t h a t hangs d o w n f r o m a b l a c k g e m
s o m e a c h i e v i n g l e g e n d a r y size a n d a p p e t i t e . O n e s u c h d r a g o n is e m b e d d e d as a s t u d . M o s t s h a d o w k n i g h t s w i l l r e c o g n i z e t h i s
t h e great Jorlleag, a r e d d i s h - y e l l o w m o n s t r o s i t y t h a t rules some o f e a r r i n g i n s t a n t l y a n d w i l l lay d o w n t h e i r lives t o r e t r i e v e o n e o f
t h e d a r k recesses o f t h e p l a c e . A m o n g i t s h o a r d a r e t h e s e e a r r i n g s , these precious i t e m s i f i t has f a l l e n i n t o a n outsider's hands.
amazing crystal gems forged f r o m l i v i n g ice a n d g i f t e d w i t h P o w e r s : S t r + 3 , D e x + 3 , I n t + 3 , m a g i c resistance ( 4 ) , magic
a s t o n i s h i n g p o w e r s . L e g e n d says t h a t a h a n d f u l o f o t h e r s u c h
save + 1 .
e a r r i n g s h a v e l e f t t h i s h o a r d as g i f t s a n d t h e f t s o v e r t h e ages.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Resistance =
Powers: I n t + 2 ,W i s + 2 , A C + 1 , h p +9, mana + 6 , acid
enhancement. Save = enhancement.
r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , e l e c t r i c -
Caster Level: 9 t h .
i t y resistance ( 1 ) , fire resistance ( 6 ) , m a g i c resistance ( 1 ) , p o i s o n
M a r k e t Price: 36,500gp.
r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , f i r e save + 1 .
S l o t : Ear.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = d e f l e c t i o n .
Weight: — .
H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save =
augmentation.
Healer's Earring
Caster Level: 7 t h .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h r o u g h o u t t h e planes, these m y s t i c artifacts are
M a r k e t Price: 30,300gp.
g i v e n as g i f t s f r o m b e n e f i c e n t g o d s t o t h e i r l o y a l f o l l o w e r s . I t ' s
Slot: Ear.
r u m o r e d t h a t these e a r r i n g s w i l l be f o u n d o n l y b y t h e m o s t d e v o u t
Weight: — . w o r s h i p p e r , a n d o n l y w h e n f a c i n g t h e greatest challenges. T h e
s h a p e a n d d e s i g n v a r i e s , b u t t h e y a r e u s u a l l y m o d e s t , s m a l l studs
Elber's Earring w i t h the symbol of their patron deity o n t h e m .
D e s c r i p t i o n : A n i r o n stud set Powers: W i s+2, h p+7, mana +5.
w i t h a large d i a m o n d s e t t i n g , t h i s
F o c u s effect: H e a l i n g E f f i c i e n c y I I .
e a r r i n g is o f t e n t h e m a r k o f a p o w -
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s =
erful a n d i n f l u e n t i a l leader a n d
lugmentation. Mana =augmentation.
statesman. From t h e most c i v i -
lized n a t i o n t o t h e m o s t r u r a l o f Caster Level: 10th.
tribes, these devices h a v e b e c o m e M a r k e t Price: 16,750gp.
symbols o f t h e great heads o f state. S l o t : Ear.
P o w e r s : W i s + 3 , m a n a +4- W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.

Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . Mana

= enhancement. Kin Magi Earring
Caster Level: 9 t h . D e s c r i p t i o n : I f o l d w i v e s ' tales are t o be b e l i e v e d , these items
M a r k e t P r i c e : 13,800 gp. are c r a f t e d f r o m t h e p a l l e t b o n e o f t h e fearsome w y v e r n , c u t f r o m
i t s s t i l l - b l e e d i n g b o d y . T h e c r e a t u r e s n o w k n o w n as w y v e r n s w e r e
S l o t : Ear.
o n c e as i n t e l l i g e n t as t h e d r a g o n s ( s o t h e sages s a y ) , u n t i l t h e y
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
were cursed a n d t h e p o w e r o f speech was lost t o t h e m . S o m e
believe this tale, some have others o f their o w n , a n d still others
Goloen Ear Stub t h i n k t h a t a l l t h i s s t o r y t e l l i n g is j u s t a c l e v e r ruse t o m a k e w e a r i n g
D e s c r i p t i o n : I n s i m p l i c i t y o f t e n lies t r u e p o w e r . T h e s e f i n e l y s o m e t h i n g t h a t l o o k s a l o t l i k e a f i s h b o n e t h r o u g h y o u r ear seem
w e i g h t e d a n d d e l i c a t e g o l d e n studs g i v e t h e i r wearers great focus less s o c i a l l y a w k w a r d . . .
of mind.
Powers: Int +3, mana +4.
Powers: Int + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = a u g m e n t a -
Focus effect: E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n I . tion.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . Caster Level: 9 t h .
Caster Level: 5 t h . M a r k e t P r i c e : 10,820 gp.
M a r k e t Price: 4,500 gp. S l o t : Ear.
S l o t : Ear. W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
Weight: — .
Traecoino Earring
Gunthak Earring D e s c r i p t i o n : M a n y deities grace t h e planes w i t h t h e i r
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e G u n t h a k pirates t h a t nest i n t h e p r e s e n c e , a n d , as a r e s u l t , t h e y o f t e n l e a v e a m i r a c u l o u s
hives o f s u n k e n a n d j u n k e d ships i n t h e T i m o r o u s D e e p part o f themselves b e h i n d . Created o n t h ePlane of A i r
are m a s t e r s a t p o i s o n - c r a f t , a n d h a v e e v e n m a n a g e d t o b y t h e passage o f d i v i n i t y , t h e s e e a r r i n g s t a k e t h e f o r m
create items t h a t capitalize o n t h e i r questionable c l a i m o f small w i n d c h i m e s . W h i l e d a i n t y i n appearance,
to fame. t h e y g r a n t q u i c k reflexes a n d h e i g h t e n e d i n t u i t i o n .
P o w e r s : T h i s h o o p earring grants itswearer a + 1 F u r t h e r m o r e , as t h e y a r e b o r n i n t h e h o m e o f w i n d s ,
bonus o nKnowledge (poison) and Trade Skill (make t h e y s t r e n g t h e n a wearer's resistance against cold
poison) checks. environments.

H p + 2 , p o i s o n resistance ( 2 ) . P o w e r s : D e x + 2 , W i s + 3 , c o l d resistance ( 4 ) , c o l d
Bonus types: H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e save + 1 .
= enhancement. Skills = insight. B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resis-
C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st. ^Jffr t a n c e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . S a v e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .

M a r k e t Price: 690 gp. Caster Level: 9 t h .

S l o t : Ear. M a r k e t P r i c e : 17,000 gp.

W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. S l o t : Ear.

W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.

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Vhal'Sera Skull Earring M a r k e t P r i c e : 8,000 gp.

Description: This infamous d j i n n o f t h e Tower o f Frozen S l o t : Face.

S h a d o w , a m u l t i l e v e l d e a t h t r a p i n t h e w a s t e s o f V e l i o u s , is s a i d t o W e i g h t : 0.9 lbs.
create earrings f r o m t h e heads o f t h o s e h e has s l a i n . W h a t e v e r t h e
t r u t h , some force e v i d e n t l y dwells i n this earring, f o r m e d f r o m a t>ragon-Scale Mask
s h r u n k e n g n o m e s k u l l , a n d is passed a l o n g t o i t s w e a r e r . Description: Fashioned
Powers: Str +1, h p+5, mana +3. f r o m t h e f i n e s t scales o f a g r e a t
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s = a u g - dragon, these rare a n d
a m a z i n g face masks are
mentation. Mana = augmentation.
one of the most prized
Caster Level: 3rd.
objects i n a l lt h e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,610 gp.
w o r l d . T h e steel-
S l o t : Ear. hard scales are
W e i g h t : 0.5 l b s . worked to form a
flawless golden
Face mask, d e p i c t i n g a
beautiful m a n
F a c e i t e m s are d e s i g n e d t o p r o t e c t o r h i d e t h e w e a r e r ' s face. w i t h a gaping
T h e y i n c l u d e t h i n g s as d u r a b l e as i r o n m a s k s , o r as f l i m s y as g a u z y mouth and
veils. e m p t y
Physical Description: A b o u t the only commonality among eyes ( t o
f a c e i t e m s is t h e i r a b i l i t y t o c o v e r a f a c e . S o m e a r e m a d e o f m e t a l p r o -
o r w o o d , a f e w o f c l o t h . M e t a l face i t e m s t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 1 1 , vide
hardness 10, 5 h i t p o i n t s , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 2 5 ; w o o d e n face i t e m s f o
h a v e A C 1 1 , h a r d n e s s 5, 2 h i t p o i n t s , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 2 5 ; a n d
c l o t h head items, A C 1 1 , hardness 0,3 h i t p o i n t s , and a Break D C
o f 10.
A c t i v a t i o n : F a c e i t e m s are m o s t l y u s e - a c t i v a t e d b y b e i n g w o r n . speech,
A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e g e n e r a l l y c o m m a n d w o r d reathing,
activated.
and sight).
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate face items r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n Powers: Con
" T a b l e 5 - 1 0 : Face I t e m s . " +3, I n t + 4 , C h a + 5 ,
h p +12, mana +8.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores
= enhancement. H i t points = enhancement.
Table 5-10: Face Items M a n a = enhancement.
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
Caster Level: 15th.
01-20 — — — Skinned Halfling Face Mask 5 8 0 gp M a r k e t P r i c e : 65,000 gp.
21-50 — — — Sheer Bone Mask 1,050 gp S l o t : Face.
51-70 01-10 — — Moss Mask 2 , 8 7 0 gp W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.

71-100 11-30 — — Split Paw Hide Mask 3 , 9 0 0 gp

— 31-60 — — Carved Ivory Mask 8 , 0 0 0 gp
Goloen Veil
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e noblest o f paladins, upon
— 61-90 01-05 — Nose Ring of Vr'i 9 , 6 5 0 gp
t h e i r p a s s i n g , are u s u a l l y i n t e r r e d w i t h t h e m o d e s t
— 91-100 06-10 — Golden Veil 12,200 gp
tools of their trade: a sword, a suit o f armor, and
— — 11-40 — Mask of War 3 3 , 2 0 0 gp sometimes a personal m e m e n t o f r o m their be-
— — 41-70 01-10 Dragon-Scale Mask 6 5 , 0 0 0 gp loved. O n e i t e m , however, becomes part o f the
— paladins' reliquary o n l y after her d e a t h , and that
— 71-90 11-70 Tobrin's Mystical Eyepatch 8 3 , 0 0 0 gp
is t h e g o l d e n veil. T h i s v e i l r e p r e s e n t s t h e p u r i t y
— 76-100 91-100 71-100 Guise of the Deceiver 115,400 gp
a n d t r u t h o f t h e p a l a d i n s ' l i f e , a n d is p l a c e d o v e r
t h e p a l a d i n ' s c l o s e d eyes b e f o r e t h e y are f o r e v e r
consecrated i n hallowed ground.

For whatever d i a b o l i c a l reason, these veils

Carveb Ivory Mask
D e s c r i p t i o n : M i n o t a u r society has l o n g c r a f t e d these masks f o r
use i n v a r i o u s c e r e m o n i e s . E a c h m a s k h a s a u n i q u e p u r p o s e a n d
f u n c t i o n , as d i s p l a y e d b y t h e s h a p e i t t a k e s w h e n f i n i s h e d . S o m e -
times, a m i n o t a u r elder w i l l g r a n t o n e o f these sacred relics t o a
trusted a n d h o n o r e d adversary ( m i n o t a u r s rarely m a k e w h a t c a n
be c a l l e d " f r i e n d s " ) . M o r e often, however, these o b j e c t s are
g a t h e r e d as l o o t f r o m s o m e g r e a t b a t t l e w i t h t h e m i n o t a u r s . T h e
m o s t c o m m o n i v o r y m a s k is d e s i g n e d t o i n c r e a s e t h e h a r d i n e s s
a n d grace o f a w a r r i o r i n b a t t l e . M a d e o f t h e t e e t h o f g i a n t a n i m a l s
r a r e l y s e e n b y t h e m o r t a l races o f N o r r a t h , t h e m a s k s m a k e a n
i n t i m i d a t i n g sight.
Guise O F the Receiver
Powers: A C +1, h p +2.
Focus effect: R e a n i m a t i o n H a s t e I .
B o n u s types: A C = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 5th.
o f t e n b e c o m e t h e o b j e c t o f obsession for various u n d e a d creatures.
A f t e r stealing t h e i r prize f r o m a corpse, they t h e n proceed t o
desecrate t h e site o f t h e graveyard w i t h t h e i r foulness.
Powers: Str + 2 , W i s +2, mana + 2 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n -
tation.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 12,200 gp.
S l o t : Face.
Weight: 1 lb.
D e s c r i p t i o n : Forced t o struggle for survival i n p r o x i m i t y t o the
p o w e r f u l t r o l l a n d o g r e races, t h e f r o g l o k s f o r a t i m e t r i e d t o t u r n
t h e a t t e n t i o n o f these e n e m i e s t o a n o t h e r , m o r e d i s t a n t race —
t h e d a r k elves. T h e m o s t p o w e r f u l o f t h e f r o g l o k wizards a n d
shamans w e r e t o g e t h e r able t o p r o d u c e a h a n d f u l o f these masks

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f o r use a m o n g t h e m o s t s k i l l e d o f f r o g l o k assassins. I n t h e f o r m o f S l o t : Face.

d a r k e l v e s , t h e s e assassins s e t o u t i n t o t h e c i t i e s o f G r o b b a n d W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
O g g o k i n a n a t t e m p t t o f o o l t h e t r o l l s a n d ogres i n t o t u r n i n g t h e i r
hostilities toward the Teir'Dal. Sheer Bone Mask
P o w e r s : A t w i l l , as a s t a n d a r d a c t i o n , t h e w e a r e r o f t h i s m a s k Description: H i d e o u s masks, f r i g h t e n i n g i n t h e i r starkness,
m a y g a i n t h e e f f e c t s o f t h e e n c h a n t e r s p e l l illusion: dark elf. I n these featureless b o n e face-masks were first e m p l o y e d by p o w e r f u l
a d d i t i o n , h e gains t h e f o l l o w i n g benefits at a l l times: o g r e s h a m a n s , a l t h o u g h t h e y are n o w f a i r l y c o m m o n a m o n g o t h e r
C h a + 4 , m a g i c resistance ( 3 ) , m a g i c save + 1 . dark and fierce tribesmen and witch-doctors.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = e n - Powers: I n t + 1 .
hancement. Save = enhancement. Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 12th. Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 115,400 gp. M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,050 g p .
S l o t : Face. S l o t : Face.
W e i g h t : 0 . 4 lbs. W e i g h t : 1.5 l b s .

MaskoFWar Skinneo Halpling Face Mask

D e s c r i p t i o n : F e w m a y c l a i m t o k n o w t h e ways o f w a r a n d war's Description: A c h i l l i n g c r e a t i o n o f h a t e f u l d a r k elves, b o r n o f
m i n d f u l a p p l i c a t i o n better t h a n t h e awesome giants w h o d w e l l a desire t o k i l l e v e n m o r e o f t h i s d i m i n u t i v e race by i n f i l t r a t i n g
w i t h i n t h e city o f Kael D r a k k a l o n Velious. S o m e f e w w h o are t h e i r r a n k s , t h i s m a s k is f o r m e d o f t h e l o o s e , d r i e d s k i n o f a
i n e x p l i c a b l y favored b y these giants g a i n some measure o f t h a t m u r d e r e d h a l f l i n g . T h e mask allows the i m p e r s o n a t i o n o f one o f
f i g h t i n g prowess w h e n t h e giants' priests favor t h e m w i t h o n e o f t h e h a l f l i n g race.
these masks.
P o w e r s : A s a n attack a c t i o n , the wearer o f this mask may gain
P o w e r s : A t w i l l , t w i c e per day, t h e wearer o f this mask m a y t h e e f f e c t s o f t h e illusion: halfling s p e l l . T h e m a s k w o r k s o n l y o n c e ,
i n v o k e a n e f f e c t i d e n t i c a l t o t h e y a u l p 1/ s p e l l u p o n h e r s e l f ; t h i s a n d is t h e n r e n d e r e d n o n m a g i c a l .
requires a n attack a c t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , she gains t h e f o l l o w i n g
Caster Level: 7th.
benefits at a l l times:
M a r k e t Price: 580 gp.
Str+1, Con+2, Wis+3.
S l o t : Face.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Weight: — .
Activation: Use Activated.
Caster Level: 11th. Split Pa co Hi be Mask
Market Price: 33,200 gp. Description: Fashioned first by t h e g n o l l shamans o f the Plains
S l o t : Face. of Karana, this h i d e mask hassince been traded a m o n g m a n y o f
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs. t h e races t h a t d w e l l b e l o w g r o u n d . S a i d t o b e m a d e f r o m t h e s k i n s
o f at least e i g h t d i f f e r e n t l i g h t - d w e l l i n g creatures a n d t h e n t r e a t e d
Moss Mask w i t h phosphorescent l i c h e n , t h e mask allows t h e wearer t o
i l l u m i n a t e a s m a l l area a r o u n d herself.
Description: Upper G u k is h o m e t o t h e frogloks, swamp-
d w e l l i n g creatures t h a t usually w a n t n o t h i n g m o r e t h e n t o be left Powers: A twill, u p o n utterance of a c o m m a n d word (typically
a l o n e . T h i s is u n f o r t u n a t e f o r t h e f r o g l o k s , f o r t h e y l i v e n e a r o g r e " l i g h t " o r " s u n " i n t h e language o f t h e race t h a t fashioned t h e
and troll cities o n t h e shore, b r i n g i n g t h e m i n constant danger p a r t i c u l a r m a s k ) , t h e mask sheds l i g h t e q u i v a l e n t t o a t o r c h . I n
f r o m t h e s e b r u t i s h races. T h e f r o g l o k s h a v e d e v e l o p e d n u m e r o u s a d d i t i o n , t h e wearer gains t h e f o l l o w i n g benefits at a l l times:
a m a z i n g i t e m s i n t h e i r h o m e s , s u c h as t h e h a n d y l i t t l e moss masks E l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , p o i s o n resis-
t h e creatures offer t o l a n d - d w e l l i n g allies t h a t v i s i t t h e i r watery tance ( 3 ) .
domain.
B o n u s types: R e s i s t a n c e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h e m a s k m a y use t h e enduring breath Caster Level: 3rd.
s p e l l as a s t a n d a r d a c t i o n . E a c h moss mask h o l d s 10 c h a r g e s o f t h i s Activation: C o m m a n d W o r d (light), Use Activated (resis-
spell.
tances).
Caster Level: 7th. M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,900 gp.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,870 gp. S l o t : Face.
S l o t : Face. W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
Tobri n's Mystical Eyepatch
Nose Ring O F Vr'i D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s m i r a c u l o u s i t e m ( w h i c h a p p e a r s as a n o r m a l ,
Description: A renowned pirate and cutthroat, the original if slightly silky eyepatch) c a n a c t u a l l y i m p r o v e aspects o f t h e
bearer o f t h i s silver nose s t u d was t h e fiercest t h u g m a n y p o o r p o r t w e a r e r ' s v i s i o n , a l l o w i n g h e r t o see i n v i s i b l e o b j e c t s a n d c r e a t u r e s
t o w n s h a d e v e r s e e n . V r ' i is s a i d t o h a v e b e e n p e r h a p s t h e m o s t n o r m a l l y a n d t o resist t h e
resilient and lucky ne'er-do-well t h a t ever l i v e d , always c h e a t i n g madness t h a t m i g h t o t h -
d e a t h by af r a c t i o n o f an i n c h . T h e c o m b a t i v e a n d v i o l e n t lifestyle erwise result f r o m such
he pursued eventually rubbed o f f o n this o d d piece o f jewelry, u n t i l strained visual acuity.
it itself h a d b e c o m e a s y m b o l o f t h e t e m e r i t y , t e n a c i t y , a n d a g i l i t y
Powers: T h e wearer
for w h i c h t h e pirate-king h i m s e l f was k n o w n . N o w , numerous
always gains t h e b e n e f i t o f
replicas o f t h i s o r i g i n a l piece o f j e w e l r y h a v e been crafted, a l l
t h e see invisible s p e l l .
virtually identical w i t h their namesake i n b o t h appearance a n d
function. Int +4, W i s +4.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e =
P o w e r s : D e x + 1 , C o n + 2 , a l l resistances ( 2 ) .
enhancement.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances =
Caster Level: 12th.
augmentation.
Market Price: 83,000 gp.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
S l o t : Face.
Market Price: 9,650 gp.
Weight: — .
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Feet Boots O F Superiority

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e h e a v y , t h i c k - s o l e d b o o t s are m a d e f r o m a n
T h e s e items i n c l u d e all t h i n g s w o r n o n o r a b o u t t h e feet. T h e y
u n k n o w n l e a t h e r . T h e b o o t s s e e m t o a c t i v e l y resist d a m a g e , d i r t ,
g e n e r a l l y encompass b o o t s , shoes, a n d slippers, b u t a n k l e t s a n d
a n d scuffs, a n d t h e y shed w a t e r l i k e a d u c k ' s b a c k . T h o s e w h o wear
toe-rings are also i n c l u d e d . T o r e c e i v e b e n e f i t f r o m f e e t i t e m s t h a t
t h e m appear t o g r o w i n s t a t u r e , a n d g a i n a p r o n o u n c e d swagger t o
c o m e as a p a i r , b o t h m u s t b e w o r n . I f t h e i t e m is s o l i t a r y ( s u c h as
their walk.
an a n k l e t ) t h e wearer cannot receive benefit f r o m w e a r i n g t w o ;
even if t w o such items f i t physically, magical benefit can still o n l y P o w e r s : A l l a b i l i t y scores + 2 , a l l r e s i s t a n c e s ( 1 ) .
b e g a i n e d f r o m o n e . F e e t i t e m s c a n b e w o r n w i t h f u l l sets o f a r m o r Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance =
or w i t h legitems w i t h n o penalty. enhancement.

P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : Feet i t e m s c o m e i n a v a r i e t y o f shapes Caster Level: 6th.

a n d styles. T h e y a r e t y p i c a l l y m a d e f r o m l e a t h e r , a n i m a l h i d e , o r Market Price: 52,950 gp.
m e t a l . T y p i c a l m e t a l f e e t i t e m s h a v e A C 9, h a r d n e s s 1 0 , a n d 4 h p , Slot: Feet.
a n d a Break D C o f 2 3 . L e a t h e r feet i t e m s usually h a v e A C 9, W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
hardness 2, a n d 5 h p , w i t h a B r e a k D C o f 13.
A c t i v a t i o n : M o s t feet i t e m a b i l i t i e s are use-activated b y w e a r - Boots O F the t)eab Dream
i n g . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e g e n e r a l l y c o m m a n d D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e f a b r i c o f these b l a c k b o o t s has d i a m o n d dust
word activated. w o v e n i n t o i t , m a k i n g the boots glisten i n a n y light. O n any day
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate feet items r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n d u r i n g w h i c h o n e w e a r s these b o o t s f o r a t least 6 h o u r s , h e o r she
"Table 5 - 1 1 : Feet Items." fails t o d r e a m t h a t n i g h t . Instead, t h e wearer has visions o f
people's deaths, s o m e t i m e s v i o l e n t ones, b u t
more o f t e n simply o f ordinary deaths f r o m
n a t u r a l causes. O c c a s i o n a l l y , these visions
Table 5-11: Feet Items are said t o b e p r e c o g n i t i v e , b u t t h e y rarely
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price f e a t u r e a n y o n e t h e w e a r e r k n o w s . I t is u n -
01-60 — — — Firewalker Boots 3 0 0 gp k n o w n w h e t h e r t h i s p r o p e r t y has any b e a r i n g
o n t h e other benefits granted by t h e boots.
61-70 01-30 — — Wolf-Fur Slippers 6,150 gp
Powers: C o n +3, I n t +3, W i s +3, h p +6,
71-100 31-60 — — Traveler's Boots 6 , 5 0 0 gp
mana +13.
— 61-75 — — Muck-Covered Boots 7 , 0 0 0 gp
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e -
— 76-95 — — Polished Stone Anklet 7 , 2 0 0 gp
ment. H i t points = enhancement. Mana =
— 96-100 — — Boots of the Sacred Dance 9 , 5 5 0 gp enhancement.
— — 01-10 — Spore-Covered Boots 17,150 gp Caster Level: 9 t h .
— — 11-20 — T e r r o r Boots 1 9 , 7 0 0 gp Market Price: 44,250 gp.
— — 21-30 — Ghostly Blood Soaked Boots 2 4 , 0 0 0 gp Slot: Feet.

— — 31-40 — Golden Efreeti Boots 3 5 , 9 5 0 gp Weight: — .

— — 41-50 — Mithril Boots 3 6 , 0 0 0 gp

Boots O F the Sacreb Dance
— — 51-60 — Frozen Efreeti Boots 3 9 , 0 0 0 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e gypsy boots h a v e t i n y
— — 61-70 — Boots of the Dead Dream 4 4 , 2 5 0 gp
metal jingles and medallions hanging off the
— — 71-80 — Boots of Superiority 5 2 , 9 5 0 gp
cuff, w h i c h r i n g and sparkle w h e n t h e wearer,
— — 81-90 01-05 Boots of Deep Thought 9 4 , 9 2 0 gp for instance, dances a r o u n d a bonfire. T h e
— — 91-100 06-15 Yttrium-Studded Leather Boots 1 0 8 , 8 0 0 gp boots empower their wearer t o be a more

— ... — 16-60 Wyvern-Hide Boots 1 8 2 , 4 0 0 gp vibrant person by shoring up weak points i n

— —
his o r her character and abilities.
— 61-100 Grey Suede Boots 4 4 3 , 7 0 0 gp
P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h e s e b o o t s suffers
a - 5 penalty t oSneak checks.
Str+1, Con+1, Wis+1, Cha+1.

Boots O F Deep Thought B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . S k i l l = c i r c u m -

stance.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e t h i n , l o w b o o t s slip o n a n d o f f easily a n d are
very c o m f o r t a b l e . E v e n after a day o f w a l k i n g , t h e wearer's feet feel Caster Level: 3rd.

fresh a n d are callous-free. T h e y were m a d e b y a very p o w e r f u l Market Price: 9,550 gp.

wizard w h o enjoyed l o n g walks i n t h e woods, but w h oneeded a S l o t : Feet.
way t o avoid i n t e r r u p t i o n by t h e occasional hostile monster o r W e i g h t : 6 lbs.
enemy.
P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h e s e b o o t s r e c e i v e s flowing thought II Firewalker Boots
and a + 4 bonus o n C h a n n e l i n g checks. I n a d d i t i o n , h e gains t h e D e s c r i p t i o n : Spellcasters w h o w o r s h i p Solusek R o f i n d these
f o l l o w i n g benefits: indispensable f o r serious research. Developed f o r use i n t h e
C o n + 4 , I n t + 4 , h p + 1 6 , m a n a + 1 1 , a l l resistances ( 1 ) . L a v a s t o r m m o u n t a i n s , f i r e w a l k e r b o o t s ' n a m e is p e r f e c t l y d e s c r i p -
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = a u g m e n - tive o f their function. T h o u g h they don't completely protect their
tation. H i t p o i n t s = arcane. Mana = arcane. Resistances = wearer f r o m fire damage, they provide considerable p r o t e c t i o n
enhancement. Skill = augmentation. against fire.

Caster Level: 12th. P o w e r s : Fire resistance ( 2 ) .

Market Price: 94,920 gp. Bonus types: R e s i s t a n c e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .

Slot: Feet. C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st.

W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. Market Price: 300 gp.

Slot: Feet.
W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
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Frozen Epreetl Boots

D e s c r i p t i o n : S o m e w o u l d call these boots " o u t l a n d i s h . "
B r i g h t l y c o l o r e d , w i t h i c i c l e tassels h a n g i n g f r o m t h e c u f f s ,
they are n o t f o r t h e faint-hearted. W e a r e r s feel p o w e r f u l ,
a n d a r e s o m e t i m e s g i v e n t o f o o l i s h boasts a n d o a t h s
about t h e i r prowess a n d b e h a v i o r w h e n w e a r i n g these
boots.
P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h e s e b o o t s is n e v e r ex~
hausted; any t i m e she w o u l d become exhausted
t h r o u g h n o r m a l o r m a g i c a l m e a n s , s h e i n s t e a d is
fatigued. F u r t h e r , w h e n e v e r she is f a t i g u e d , s h e n e e d
o n l y rest 1 0 m i n u t e s ( i n s t e a d o f 1 h o u r ) t o c a n c e l
t h e f a t i g u e d c o n d i t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , she gains t h e
f o l l o w i n g bonuses a n d penalties:
Str +3, Dex +4, C o n +3, Int - 2 , W i s - 2 , C h a - 2 ,
AC+1.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . A C
= dodge.
Caster Level: 12th.
M a r k e t Price: 39,000 gp.
S l o t : Feet.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.

Ghostly Blooo-Soakeo Boots

D e s c r i p t i o n : W e l l w o r n and stained w i t h
t h e b l o o d o f u n c o u n t e d c r e a t u r e s , t h e s e calf-
h i g h cuffed boots seem almost t o m o a n
w h e n p u t o n or taken off.
P o w e r s : O n c e p e r d a y , as a m o v e a c t i o n ,
t h e wearer o f these boots m a y b e c o m e i n -
c o r p o r e a l (see " I n c o r p o r e a l " o n p. 4 4 ) f o r
up t o 2 0 rounds. I f the wearer occupies t h e a t t a c k
s a m e space as a p h y s i c a l , c o r p o r e a l o b j e c t action every
( s u c h as a w a l l ) w h e n t h e 2 0 t h r o u n d e n d s , round). I n addi-
s h e is e j e c t e d t o t h e n e a r e s t s p a c e t h a t c a n tion, h e gains
safely a c c o m m o d a t e h e r b o d y , a n d takes the following
6d6 points o f damage. benefits:
Caster Level: 11th. Str + 3 ,
M a r k e t Price: 39,000 gp. A C + 1 , hp
S l o t : Feet. + 6 , a c i d resistance ( 4 ) , c o l d
W e i g h t : 2 lbs. resistance ( 4 ) , p o i s o n resis-
t a n c e ( 4 ) , a c i d save + 1 , c o l d
Golben EFreeti Boots s a v e + 1 , poison s a v e + 1 . |

D e s c r i p t i o n : Surely o n e o f t h e greatest creators o f m a g i c a l Bonus types: Ability

a r t i f a c t s is t h e e f r e e t i l o r d D j a r n . A m o n g h i s m o s t s p l e n d i d a n d scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . A C
sought-after c r e a t i o n s are these b o o t s , w h i c h are r e l a t i v e l y l i g h t - = dodge. H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistances = e n h a n c e m e n t .
w e i g h t despite t h e fact t h a t t h e y are m a d e o f g o l d e n plates. T h e r e Saves = e n h a n c e m e n t .
is a c t u a l g o l d i n t h e b o o t s , a n d p o t e n t m a g i c as w e l l . Caster Level: 13th.

P o w e r s : These boots g r a n t t h e i r wearer t h e A r m o r Proficiency M a r k e t Price: 443,700 gp.

(light), A r m o r Proficiency (medium), and A r m o r Proficiency S l o t : Feet.
( h e a v y ) feats, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e f o l l o w i n g b e n e f i t s : Weight: 1 lb.
Int +3, W i s +3.
Focus effect: E n h a n c e m e n t H a s t e I I . Mithril Boots
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e b o o t s h a v e l e a t h e r soles a n d u p p e r s , w i t h
Caster Level: 1 0 t h . f i n e l y crafted plates o f o v e r l a p p i n g m i t h r i l layered o n t o p , c o m -
p l e t e l y c o v e r i n g t h e wearer's f e e t , a n k l e s , a n d s h i n s . M i t h r i l is a r a r e ,
M a r k e t Price: 35,950 gp.
s i l v e r y m e t a l , k n o w n t o b e m a g i c a l l y r e s i s t a n t . I t is m u c h l i g h t e r a n d
S l o t : Feet.
harder t h a n n o n n a l metal, yet makes surprisingly good footwear.
W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
P o w e r s : T h e wearer o f these boots gains t h e E n d u r a n c e feat
w h i l e they are w o r n . I n a d d i t i o n , h e gains t h e f o l l o w i n g benefits
Grey Suebe Boots
at a l l times:
D e s c r i p t i o n : These boots were created by a bard whose true
S t r + 2 , C o n + 4 , h p + 1 2 , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 6 ) , m a g i c save + 2 .
l o v e l i v e d t r a p p e d i n a frozen w o o d f u l l o f f u r r e d spiders. W i t h o u t
B o n u s types: Ability scores = enhancement. H i t points =
t h e p o w e r t o free h e r l o v e , t h e bard h a d t o r u n t h r o u g h t h e w o o d
every day t of i n d h i m , o n l y t oh a v e h i m t e l e p o r t e d away t o a n e w e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance =e n h a n c e m e n t . Save = e n h a n c e m e n t .
l o c a t i o n a t d a y b r e a k , f o r c i n g h e r t o seek h i m o u t a g a i n . O r a t least Caster Level: 12th.
that's t h e w a y t h e bards t e l l i t . M a r k e t Price: 36,000 gp.
P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r o f t h e s e b o o t s is u n d e r a c o n t i n u a l h a s t e S l o t : Feet.
( 5 ) effect (this grants a + 2 haste b o n u s t o A C a n d o n e a d d i t i o n a l W e i g h t : 3.7 l b s .
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Muck-Covereb Boots allow their wearer to move quickly and freely i n almost any
condition.
Description: "Muck-covered" is more an i d i o m t h a n a descrip-
t i o n : these low leather boots can be cleaned w i t h a l i t t l e effort. Powers: These boots add +10 feet to the wearer's base speed
However, they d o seem to attract dirt and grime more q u i c k l y while o n foot. I n addition, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Jump
than other footwear, although n o one knows why. checks, and he is n o t l i m i t e d to any m a x i m u m j u m p length by
height.
Powers: A C +2.
Bonus types: S k i l l = enhancement.
Bonus type: A C = luck.
Caster L e v e l : 10th.
Caster Level: 4 t h .
Market Price: 6,500 gp.
Market Price: 7,000 gp.
Slot: Feet.
Slot: Feet.
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Weight: 1 lb.

PoLisheO Stone Anklet WolF-Fur Slippers

Description: These slippers are said to be made from the fur o f
Description: Different styles of this delicate stone r i n g are
the giant, i n t e l l i g e n t wolves found o n the Frigid Plain. W h a t e v e r
made of different stones, but, curiously, all have the same effect.
the t r u t h of that claim, the bottoms o f the slippers are shod w i t h
T h e stone is polished t o a fine sheen, b o t h inside and out, m a k i n g
the pads of great wolves' feet. Wearers can be nearly silent when
it c o o l and comfortable t o wear. T h e circle glows softly w h e n w o r n
they walk thanks to these pads.
around an ankle. T h i s glow cannot be d i m m e d , but i t can be
covered up w i t h c l o t h or w i t h loose boots. Powers: W o l f fur slippers grant their wearer a +5 bonus to
Sneak checks. I n a d d i t i o n , the wearer receives the following
Powers: Dex + 1 , I n t + 1 , A C + 1 .
benefits:
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. A C = deflection.
A C + 1 , mana +3.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Focus effect: Spell Haste I .
Market Price: 7,200 gp.
Bonus types: A C = dodge. M a n a = augmentation. S k i l l =
Slot: Feet.
enhancement.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Caster Level: 5 t h .

Spore-Covereo Boots Market Price: 6,150 gp.

Slot: Feet.
Description: Travelers w h o fall prey to those k n o w n as the
fungoids are dragged away from the surface and i n t o dark holes Weight: 0.5 lbs.
where their bodies come alive w i t h spore g r o w t h ; this fungal
g r o w t h is generally presumed t o be food for the fungoids. It's n o w
k n o w n that others can benefit from these spores: once a pair o f
leather boots covered i n fungoid spores is w o r n for a period o f time,
the wearer gains mysterious benefits that cannot be accounted for.
T h i s benefit seems to occur o n l y w i t h leather boots as a catalyst
for the spores, and despite numerous efforts, the spores do n o t
respond to any sort o f "transplanting." Evidently, o n l y the fun-
goids k n o w the techniques of seeding i t .
Powers: A f t e r the boots have been w o r n continuously for t w o
days, the wearer is affected as i f by a haste (1) effect ( + 1 haste
bonus to A C and - 1 weapon delay), and gains a +2 bonus to
initiative. I f the boots are ever removed for a period longer t h a n
12 hours, the wearer must again wear the boots for t w o days to re- Wyvern-Hioe Boots
stimulate the boots' benefits. Description: T h e strange nature o f the hide o f these boots is
Caster Level: 3rd. obvious to an educated observer. Wyverns, as well, k n o w exactly
what they're made of, and attack their wearers o n sight. Fortu-
Market Price: 17,150 gp.
nately, the boots allow a quick getaway if the wyverns are too
Slot: Feet. strong or too many.
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
Powers: T h e wearer o f these boots is under a c o n t i n u a l haste
(4) effect (this grants a +2 haste bonus to A C and one additional
Terror Boots attack action every second r o u n d ) . I n a d d i t i o n , he gains the
Description: These boots do n o t seem inherently terrifying. f o l l o w i n g benefits:
However, their history, t h o u g h vague, points t o a terror-filled
Dex + 2 , C o n +2.
existence. Some sages believe that these items got their name
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
from the original creator, a dark elf shadow k n i g h t w h o wanted to
strike fear wherever he walked. Ironically, his name has been lost Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
to a n t i q u i t y . Market Price: 182,400 gp.
Powers: I n t +2, W i s +2, h p +3, mana + 1 , all resistances ( 1 ) . Slot: Feet.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. H i t points = Weight: 1 l b .
augmentation. Resistances = augmentation.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Yttrium-Stuooeb Leather Boots
Market Price: 19,700 gp. Description: T h e studs alone make up most o f the weight of
these h i g h , tough leather boots, and the unusually powerful magic
Slot: Feet.
is concentrated w i t h i n the y t t r i u m . T h e i r e n c h a n t m e n t is over-
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
w h e l m i n g l y strong; spellcasters sometimes report headaches and
m i n o r spell disruption simply from being near t h e m for too long.
Traveler's Boots
Powers: These boots bestow one negative level upon any
Description: Comfortable and well broken i n , these sturdy but dedicated spellcaster of lOth-level or less w h o dons them; this
attractive boots m a t c h nearly any casual ensemble. T h e y also negative level remains as long as the boots are w o r n and disap-
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p e a r s w h e n t h e y are r e m o v e d . T h e n e g a t i v e l e v e l n e v e r r e s u l t s i n Clatoeb Knuckle-Ring

a c t u a l l e v e l loss, b u t i t c a n n o t b e o v e r c o m e i n a n y w a y ( i n c l u d i n g
D e s c r i p t i o n : Despite its barbed appearance, this k n u c k l e - b o n e
lifeforce s p e l l s o r t h e l i k e ) w h i l e t h e b o o t s a r e w o r n .
r i n g doesn't make m u c h o f a weapon, b u t the magics employed i n
S t r + 5 , C o n + 6 , h p + 1 9 , m a n a + 1 2 , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 8 ) , its c r e a t i o n m a k e i t v e r y useful regardless. T h e life f o r c e s t r i p p e d
p o i s o n r e s i s t a n c e ( 8 ) , disease s a v e + 2 , p o i s o n save + 2 . f r o m a b e i n g as i t is t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o a n u n d e a d is s a i d t o b e w h a t
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = augmentation. H i t points = p o w e r s these r i n g s ; it's a process supposedly d e v e l o p e d by t h e c r u e l
a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances = a u g m e n t a - N a j e n a herself.
t i o n . Saves = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Powers: H p +5.
Caster Level: 18th. Focus effect: E x t e n d e d E n h a n c e m e n t II.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 108,800 gp. B o n u s types: H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
S l o t : Feet.
Caster Level: 10th.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,000 gp.
S l o t : Finger.
Finger W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
Finger items consist m a i n l y o f rings. Wearers usually gain a n
a b i l i t y b o n u s f r o m f i n g e r i t e m s . T h e y s o m e t i m e s also g r a n t s a v i n g t)jarn's Amethyst Ring
t h r o w o r resistance bonuses. S o m e also c o n f e r s p e l l - l i k e a b i l i t i e s D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e great efreeti l o r d
t o t h e i r wearer. T h e s e a b i l i t i e s d o n o t h a v e charges unless speci- D j a r n o r d e r e d a n u m b e r o f rings t o be
fied in the item description. crafted f r o m a holy gem f o u n d in the
Characters may o n l y wear t w o finger items effectively. A t h i r d possession o f a g n o m e w i z a r d h e
f i n g e r i t e m does n o t w o r k . e n s l a v e d years a g o . T h e r e s u l t i n g
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : F i n g e r i t e m s are usually m a d e o f m e t a l square-cut p u r p l e gemstones were
or bone and have n o recorded w e i g h t . T h e y generally h a v e A C set i n s i l v e r b a n d s t o f o r m s t o u t
14, h a r d n e s s 1 0 , 2 h p , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 2 5 . rings t h a t grant considerable p r o -
A c t i v a t i o n : M o s t finger items activate w i t h a c o m m a n d word. t e c t i o n a n d great m y s t i c a l grace.
O t h e r s are c o n t i n u a l l y u s e - a c t i v a t e d . A f e w m i g h t h a v e a d i f f e r - Powers: Dex + 2 , hp +20.
e n t m e t h o d , as m e n t i o n e d i n t h e s p e c i f i c i t e m d e s c r i p t i o n . Focus effect: S p e l l H a s t e I I .
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate finger items randomly, roll Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e -
on "Table 5-12: Finger Items." ment. H i t points = enhancement.
Caster Level: 10th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 58,500 gp.
Slot: Finger.
Table 5-12: Finger Items W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
01-25 — — — Glimmer Ring 2,110 gp Duennan ShieLbing Ring
26-50 — — — Ring of Shadows 2 , 4 5 5 gp D e s c r i p t i o n : M u c h prized especially b y
m a g i c i a n s , t h i s r i n g is a m o n g t h o s e r e w a r d s
51-75 — — — Ring of Quintessence 2 , 8 0 0 gp
sometimes g r a n t e d t o those w h o o v e r c o m e
76-90 01-10 — — Band of Flesh 3 , 0 0 0 gp
t h e challenges posed b y t h e strange beings
— 11-35 — — Clawed Knuckle-Ring 6 , 0 0 0 gp of the Plane o f A i r .
— 36-60 — — Ring of Goblin Lords 6 , 2 5 0 gp P o w e r s : A s a free a c t i o n , a magician
— 61-80 — — Moonstone Ring 9 , 2 5 0 gp w e a r i n g t h i s r i n g m a y i n v o k e a n effect i d e n -
— 81-85 01-10 — Ring of the Frost Spiders 1 4 , 5 0 0 gp t i c a l t o t h e s p e l l divine aura. T h i s a b i l i t y m a y

— 86-90 11-25 — Duennan Shielding Ring 1 8 , 6 6 0 gp be used o n l y o n c e . T h e f o l l o w i n g effects

r e m a i n e v e n a f t e r t h i s c h a r g e is u s e d u p :
91-95 ?1-?5 26-30 — Goblin Gazughi Ring 21,450 gp
Int + 2 , W i s + 2 , mana +7.
96-100 96-100 31-35 — Glowing Stone Band 2 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a -
— — 36-45 — Knotted Turtlebone Ring 3 3 , 2 4 0 gp tion. Mana =augmentation.
— — 46-90 01-15 Djarn's Amethyst Ring 5 8 , 5 0 0 gp A c t i v a t i o n : S p e l l T r i g g e r ( m a g i c i a n ) [di-
— — 91-100 16-100 Regal Band of Bathezid 8 1 , 6 5 0 gp vine aura], U s e A c t i v a t e d ( a b i l i t y scores,
mana).
Caster Level: 6th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 18,660 gp.
S l o t : Finger.
Banb O F Flesh
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
D e s c r i p t i o n : A dozen c o n f l i c t i n g rumors give the o r i g i n o f the
m a g i c t h a t creates t h i s i t e m , b u t it's best n o t t o t h i n k o f w h e r e o r
Glimmer Ring
h o w this i t e m originated. A treated piece o f cured flesh made i n t o
D e s c r i p t i o n : A n u n u s u a l l y s m a l l glass r i n g , t h i s c l e a r band
a b a n d w i t h n o seam, these t r i n k e t s boost t h e wearer's v i g o r a n d
reflects any e x i s t i n g l i g h t i na r a i n b o w o f colors, a m i d even the
casting ability.
d i m m e s t o f c o n d i t i o n s . S u c h r i n g s are s a i d t o be m a d e b y f a e r i e s ,
P o w e r s : Str + 1 .
i n c o r p o r a t i n g s o m e o f t h e m a g i c t h a t lets t h e m so e a s i l y e l u d e
Focus effect: S u m m o n i n g E f f i c i e n c y I . captors.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
P o w e r s : A s a n attack a c t i o n , the wearer o f this r i n g may i n v o k e
Caster Level: 5th. a n e f f e c t i d e n t i c a l t o t h e gate s p e l l . T h i s a b i l i t y m a y b e used o n l y
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,000 gp. once.
S l o t : Finger. Int + 1 .
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 3rd.
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M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,110 gp. Moonstone Ring
Slot: Finger. Description: Mana is f o u n d b o t h i n t h e e a r t h a n d i n t h e
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . h e a v e n l y bodies t h e m s e l v e s , so i t is n o surprise t h a t these r i n g s
c r a f t e d f r o m m o o n s t o n e are a great a i d i n w i e l d i n g m a g i c .
GLocoing Stone BanO Powers: Str+ 1 , mana +5.
D e s c r i p t i o n : Fashioned f r o m the blackened stone that c o n - Focus effect: E x t e n d e d R a n g e I I .
tains t h e lava flows o f Solusek's Eye a n d e n c h a n t e d t o h o l d t h e
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a -
heat o f t h e i r b i r t h p l a c e , these rings m a k e t h e i r wearer sensitive t o
tion.
h e a t e m a n a t i o n s , e f f e c t i v e l y g r a n t i n g t h e a b i l i t y t o see h e a t
Caster Level: 10th.
gradations. T h e r i n g itself c o n s t a n t l y radiates a discernible b u t
harmless w a r m t h . M a r k e t P r i c e : 9,250 gp.

P o w e r s : T h e w e a r e r g a i n s infravision w h i l e t h e r i n g is w o r n ; S l o t : Finger.

thus, due to the heat it constantly emanates, it provides i l l u m i n a - W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .

t i o n i n a 1 0 - f o o t r a d i u s f o r t h e w e a r e r ( a n d is r o u g h l y as v i s i b l e as
a b r i g h t candle t o any creature w i t h i n f r a v i s i o n ) . Regal Banb O F Bathezib
Caster Level: 4 t h . D e s c r i p t i o n : A l l i e s o f t h e B r o o d o f D i ' Z o k i n C h a r d o k are
M a r k e t P r i c e : 24,000 gp. o f t e n blessed w i t h o n e o f these r o y a l s i g n e t r i n g s , a b e j e w e l e d
g o l d e n b a u b l e p r e s e n t e d i n a v e l v e t b o x . T h i s r i n g is
Slot: Finger.
a m a r k o f t h e g r e a t e s t r e s p e c t , a n d is e f f e c t i v e l y a
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
sign o f p o w e r a n d prestige granted t o those
l o y a l t o t h e B r o o d a n d i t s causes. T h o s e w h o
GobLin Gazughi Ring remain loyal t o the Brood might be r e -
D e s c r i p t i o n : O n a recent expedition t o warded w i t h infusions o f power that w i l l
t h e L a k e o f 111 O m e n , a h o r r i d p l a c e f i l l e d keep the spell-like power of the ring fully
w i t h undead a n d monster hordes alike, charged.
t h i s i t e m was r e t r i e v e d f r o m t h e corpse o f
P o w e r s : A s an attack a c t i o n , t h e wearer
a fallen sarnak courier. A p p a r e n t l y , b e -
o f this r i n g may i n v o k e an effect t h a t the
t w e e n t h e forest dungeons o f V a r n e k and
s a r n a k c a l l aegis of Bathezid, w h i c h sur-
the underwater dungeon o f Veksar, a tribe
rounds t h e wearer i n a faint nimbus o f
of goblins a n d a c l a n o f sarnak exist i n per-
petual c o n f l i c t . T h e t w o groups o f t e n raid each energy: T h i s effect grants a magic damage
o t h e r ' s p a t r o l s a n d raise s e t t l e m e n t s o n o n e a n o t h e r ' s shield ( 4 ) for 5 m i n u t e s per charge. Each
land, looting and pillaging all the while. This goblin ring r i n g h o l d s o n l y five charges o f t h i s effect.
was f o u n d i n p o s s e s s i o n o f a s a r n a k o n h i s w a y b a c k t o h i s p e o p l e ' s C o n +2, Int + 1 , W i s+1, Cha +1, hp +21, mana +8.
fortress i n t h e n o r t h w o o d s . S i n c e t h e n , m a n y m o r e copies o f t h i s B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = enhancement. H i t points =
i t e m h a v e b e e n d i s c o v e r e d . Sages b e l i e v e t h a t t h e g o b l i n s h a v e enhancement. Mana = enhancement.
f o u n d a m y s t i c a l w a y t o s h i e l d t h e m s e l v e s f r o m t h e senses o f A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t e d .
a n i m a l s f o r e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s o f t i m e , n o d o u b t as a n a i d t o Caster Level: 17th.
h u n t i n g , b u t p r i m a r i l y u s e d as a m e t h o d t o e v a d e s a r n a k b l o o d
M a r k e t P r i c e : 81,650 gp.
h o u n d s a n d t h u s t o sneak up o n t h e i r h a t e d enemies.
Slot: Finger.
P o w e r s : A t w i l l , t h e w e a r e r is a f f e c t e d as i f b y a n invisibility to W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
animals s p e l l . I n a d d i t i o n , t h e w e a r e r a l w a y s g a i n s t h e f o l l o w i n g
benefit: Ring O F GobLin Lorbs
M a g i c resistance ( 2 ) , sonic resistance ( 2 ) .
D e s c r i p t i o n : A S o l u s e k g o b l i n - k i n g is s a i d t o h a v e h a d t h e s e
Bonus types: R e s i s t a n c e s = e n h a n c e m e n t . rings forged a n d e n c h a n t e d for his personal shaman-guards. H o w -
A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t e d . e v e r , as t h e s t o r y r u n s , t h e g u a r d s w e r e e x e c u t e d f o r s o m e u n k n o w n
Caster Level: 5th. offense before t h e y ever received these gifts. A few o f these items
h a v e f o u n d t h e i r way o u t o f t h e g o b l i n s ' possession.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 21,450 gp.
Slot: Finger. Powers: S t r+ 1 , Dex + 1 .

W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . Focus effect: A f f l i c t i o n H a s t e I .

B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t .
KnottebTurtlebone Ring Caster Level: 5th.
D e s c r i p t i o n : A beautiful piece o f mystical jewelry, this ancient M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,250 gp.
w o o d e n r i n g is d e c o r a t e d w i t h a k n o t t e d p a t t e r n o f a q u a m a r i n e i n S l o t : Finger.
t h e s h a p e o f t h e g r e a t t u r t l e , t h e a n i m a l i s m t o t e m o f t h e sea a n d W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
s t a b i l i t y . W i t h t h i s r i n g , t h e b e a r e r c a n f u n c t i o n u n d e r w a t e r as
upon the land. Ring O F Quintessence
P o w e r s : T h e wearer may always operate underwater w i t h o u t
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e golems o f the C i t y of M i s t evidently provide
t h e n e e d f o r a i r , as p e r t h e enduring breath s p e l l . T h i s e f f e c t o n l y
t h e m a t e r i a l f o r t h e c r e a t i o n o f these r i n g s . T h o s e b r a v e a n d
o p e r a t e s w h e n t h e w e a r e r is s u b m e r g e d i n l i q u i d ; t h u s , t h i s r i n g is
p o w e r f u l e n o u g h t o seek o u t t h a t d r e a d p l a c e a n d o v e r c o m e t h e
o f n o use i n o t h e r airless c o n d i t i o n s .
g o l e m s h a v e r e p o r t e d s e l l i n g b r o k e n p o r t i o n s o f these golems t o
Str + 1 , h p + 6 , mana + 6 . magic-workers.
Bonws types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s = a u g - Powers: Int +1, mana +3.
mentation. Mana =augmentation. Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a -
Caster Level: 5th. tion.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 33,240 gp. Caster Level: 3rd.
Slot: Finger. M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,800 gp.
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . S l o t : Finger.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
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Ring O F the Frost c a n b e w o r n w i t h f u l l sets o f a r m o r o r w i t h w r i s t o r f i n g e r i t e m s

w i t h n o penalty.
Spiders
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : H a n d i t e m s are m a d e o f c l o t h , l e a t h e r ,
Description: Made
a n i m a l hides, o r m e t a l . H a n d items made of metal typically have
from the webbing
AC 9, hardness 10, a n d 4 h p , w i t h a B r e a k D C 2 4 , w h i l e h a n d
and venom of
i t e m s c r a f t e d f r o m h i d e o r s i m i l a r less d u r a b l e m a t e r i a l s h a v e A C
velium stalkers,
9, hardness 4 , a n d 4 h p , a n d a Break D C o f 13.
these rings help
their owners to pre- A c t i v a t i o n : H a n d i t e m a b i l i t i e s are g e n e r a l l y u s e - a c t i v a t e d b y
serve p u r i t y o f b o d y w e a r i n g . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y are c o m m a n d w o r d
and clarity m i n d . activated.
Powers: Int + 1 , Wis + 1 , hp +6, R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate belts r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n
m a n a + 4 , p o i s o n resistance ( 4 ) , p o i s o n save + 1 . "Table 5-13: H a n d Items."

B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = e n h a n c e m e n t . H i t points =
Clay-Encrusteb GLoves
a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistance = a u g m e n t a -
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h o u g h w e a r i n g gloves seems a n t i t h e t i c a l t o t h e
t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
p r a c t i c e , these gloves m a g i c a l l y e n h a n c e t h e i r wearer's s k i l l a t
Caster Level: 3rd.
p o t t e r y - w o r k . W e a r e r s m a i n t a i n t h e i r sense o f f e e l e v e n w i t h t h e
Market Price: 14,500 gp. gloves o n . T h e s e gloves are a l w a y s c o v e r e d w i t h a layer o f w e t clay,
Slot: Finger. keeping the clay b e i n g w o r k e d moist and s m o o t h . S t o r i n g the
Weight: — . g l o v e s , h o w e v e r , is a h o p e l e s s l y m e s s y endeavor.
P o w e r s : T h e s e gloves grant t h e i r wearer a + 5 bonus t o T r a d e
Ring OFShaOocos S k i l l ( p o t t e r y ) checks.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s i t e m has b e c o m e l e g e n d a r y a m o n g s t t h i e v e s Bonus types: S k i l l = e n h a n c e m e n t .
a n d assassins n o t n e c e s s a r i l y f o r i t s p o t e n c y , b u t r a t h e r f o r i t s
Caster Level: 2nd.
a v a i l a b i l i t y . Q u i t e a f f o r d a b l e y e t e f f e c t i v e , t h e s e s i m p l e brass r i n g s
Market Price: 520 gp.
s e e m t o b e i n s t e a d y s u p p l y , a f a c t , i t seems, t h a t is n o t well
appreciated b ythose interested i n m a i n t a i n i n g law a n d order. Slot: Hands.
W e i g h t : 0 . 8 lbs.
P o w e r s : A s an attack a c t i o n , the wearer o f this r i n g may i n v o k e
a n e f f e c t i d e n t i c a l t o t h e gather shadows s p e l l . E a c h r i n g h o l d s o n l y
three charges o f this effect.
Frosteb GLoves
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e b l a c k g l o v e s are l i n e d inside w i t h s h o r t f u r
Dex +1.
f r o m some u n k n o w n a n i m a l . T h e y keep one's hands amazingly
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
w a r m , e v e n a m i d t h e snows o f Everfrost. A r c a n e spellcasters f i n d
Activation: Use Activated. t h e m especially useful, b o t h f o r t h ee n h a n c e m e n t o f mental
Caster Level: 5th. faculties they p r o v i d e and for k e e p i n g t h e i r fingers flexible while
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,455 gp. performing somatic components i nchilly conditions.
Slot: Finger. P o w e r s : I n t + 2 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , c o l d save + 1 .
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = a u g -
m e n t a t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Hands Caster Level: 6th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,560 gp.
Hand items generally mean e i t h e r gloves o r gauntlets. T o
receive a n y b e n e f i t f r o m a p a i r o f h a n d items, b o t h m u s t be w o r n . Slot: Hands.
A l t h o u g h h a n d items c a n be c l u m s y if a t t e m p t i n g t o d o f i n e w o r k , Weight: 1 lb.
t h e y n e v e r i m p e d e a character's a b i l i t y t o f i g h t o r cast spells. T h e y
GauntLetsOF Mortality
Description: T h o u g h many powerfulad-
Table 5-13: Hanb Items v e n t u r e r s argue o v e r these i t e m s ' effectiveness,
n o o n e argues o v e r t h e i r a p t n a m e . These
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
g a u n t l e t s are q u i t e v a l u a b l e t o m a n y w h o risk
01-30
— — — Clay-Encrusted Gloves 5 2 0 gp
t h e i r lives f o r a l i v i n g . M o s t wearers take b o t h
31-60
— — — Griffon Talon Gloves 3,437 gp t h e n a m e a n d t h e i t e m ' s s e v e r e d r a w b a c k s as
61-80 01-05
— — Frosted Gloves 5 , 5 6 0 gp unsubtle reminders of how frequently adven-
t u r i n g b r i n g s t h e m close t o d e a t h .
81-90 06-10
— — White Satin Gloves 5 , 7 0 0 gp
Powers: Str+ 4 , Dex +3, C o n - 3 , Cha - 2 ,
91-100 11-15
— — Trakanasaur-Hide Gloves 5,712 gp
a l l resistances (-2).
— 16-45
— — Stalker Gauntlets 9 , 4 4 0 gp
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e -
— 46-75 01-05
— Gauntlets of Mortality 11,400 gp
m e n t . Resistance = e n h a n c e m e n t .
— 76-90 06-10
— Gloves of the Rock Climber 17,500 gp
Caster Level: 8 t h .
— 91-95 11-20
— Woven Bark Gloves 1 7 , 6 0 0 gp
M a r k e t Price: 11,400 gp.
— — 21-30
— Gauntlets of Potence 1 9 , 0 0 0 gp
Slot: Hands.

— — 31-40
— Primitive Leather Gloves 1 9 , 0 0 0 gp W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .

— — 41-50
— Laoch Combat Gauntlets 1 9 , 6 0 0 gp

— — 51-60
— T e r r o r Gauntlets 2 4 , 6 0 5 gp Gauntlets O F Potence
— 96-100 61-65
— Gloves of Fire 3 3 , 4 0 0 gp Description: W h e n w o r n , these sturdy
l e a t h e r g a u n t l e t s cause t h e w e a r e r t o a p p e a r
— — 66-75
— Sporali Gloves 3 9 , 9 6 0 gp
larger a n d m o r e physically p o w e r f u l . T h o u g h
— — 76-85 01-05 Onyx Gauntlets 5 7 , 2 0 0 gp
t h e w e a r e r d o e s n ' t a c t u a l l y c h a n g e size, h e o r
— — 86-95 21-60 Twisted Steel Gauntlets 5 9 , 4 0 0 gp she does s e e m m o r e i m p o s i n g , a n d does g a i n

— — 96-100 61-100 Mithril Gauntlets 7 1 , 6 0 0 gp considerably increased s t r e n g t h and physical

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capability. Some w h o wear these gauntlets let the rush o f power Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
affect their judgment, usually to i l l effect. M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,437 gp.
Powers: These gauntlets effectively grant their wearer the Slot: Hands.
H a n d to H a n d and Improved H a n d to H a n d combat feats, W e i g h t : .5 lbs.
regardless o f prerequisites, as well as a +5 bonus to I n t i m i d a t e
checks. I n addition, the wearer gains the f o l l o w i n g bonus: Laoch Combat Gauntlets
Str +4. D e s c r i p t i o n : These light gauntlets are made by the draconic
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. S k i l l = morale. laochs for use i n ritual combat. T h e magical benefits of the
Caster L e v e l : 12th. gauntlets are almost negligible to these enormous creatures, but
M a r k e t P r i c e : 19,000 gp. their enchantments make the handwear more durable during
Slot: Hands. their earth-shaking battles. Because o f the gloves' ritual use, a
laoch w o u l d n o t even t h i n k of wearing t h e m to fight i n real
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
combat. T h e gauntlets are often found lying about, sometimes
tucked under scales, after a laoch's defeat.
Gloves O F Fire
Powers: These gauntlets grant their wearer the H a n d to H a n d
D e s c r i p t i o n : These gloves are heavy, but n o t clumsy, and wear
feat and all W e a p o n Class Proficiency feats for melee weapons.
well w i t h nearly any color or style of c l o t h i n g .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , they grant their wearer the following bonuses:
Powers: A t w i l l , as an attack a c t i o n , the wearer o f these gloves
S t r + 2 , Dex +2, C o n + 1 .
may cast the fingers of fire* spell. T h e wearer uses her o w n mana
pool to power this spell, as i f she were casting one o f her o w n Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
prepared spells (mana 8; Reflex half, D C 19). A d d i t i o n a l l y , the Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
wearer gains the following bonuses: M a r k e t P r i c e : 19,600 gp.
Dex +3, C h a + 2 , mana +2, fire resistance ( 3 ) , fire save + 1 . Slot: Hands.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. M a n a = enhance- W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
ment. Resistance = enhancement. Save = enhancement.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (magician, wizard) [fingers of fire], Mithril G a u n t l e t s
Use A c t i v a t e d (all other benefits). D e s c r i p t i o n : These finely crafted gauntlets have an inner layer
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h . o f supple leather w i t h small, overlapping plates of m i t h r i l layered
M a r k e t Price: 33,400 gp. on top, completely covering the wearer's hands. M i t h r i l is m u c h
lighter and more flexible, yet harder t h a n n o r m a l metal, and the
Slot: Hands.
gauntlets thus allow remarkable flexibility i n finger and wrist
W e i g h t : 2 lbs. movement.
* Errata: I n the EverQuest: Player's Handbook, p. 262, this
Powers: Str +3, Dex +4, h p +19, cold resistance ( 6 ) , cold
spell is misprinted as "fires o f fire."
save +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
GlovesoFtheRockClimber
H i t points = enhancement. Resistance = en-
D e s c r i p t i o n : These black leather gloves cover the
hancement. Save = enhancement.
wearer's arm nearly up to the elbow. T h e y allow their
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
wearer to c l i m b almost any vertical surface w i t h little
effort, and even to hang for extended periods o f time M a r k e t P r i c e : 71,600 gp.
if necessary. Slot: Hands.
W e i g h t : 3.7 lbs.
Powers: These gloves grant their wearer a + 1 0
bonus to C l i m b checks. Further, the wearer never
becomes fatigued as a result of c l i m b i n g . I n a d d i t i o n , Onyx Gauntlets
the gloves grant the following bonuses: D e s c r i p t i o n : Made up of a mosaic of t i n y
Str+2, Dex+2, C o n + 1 . o n y x chips, these gauntlets are a wonder o f
magic simply i n their construction.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. S k i l l =
. T h e chips' many facets sparkle i n
enhancement.
J\ any light, but are as durable as
M a r k e t P r i c e : 17,500 gp.
Jj\ steel. T h e y protect their wearer
Slot: Hands. gtom from nearly any element, and a
W e i g h t : 4.5 lbs. wearer can feel the increased
v i t a l i t y simply by p u l l i n g
GriFFon Talon GLoves the gauntlets o n .
D e s c r i p t i o n : These lightweight metal-re Powers: H p +25, mana
inforced leather gloves are adorned w i t h 12, all resistances ( 1 ) .
griffon talons on the knuckles, making t h e m
Bonus types: H i t points = aug-
ideal for combat purposes. mentation. Mana
Powers: Griffon t a l o n gloves are c o n - augmentation. Resistances =
sidered hand items, but they also function augmentation.
as clawed handwraps w i t h a +1 bonus Caster L e v e l : 12th.
to attacks.
M a r k e t Price: 57,200
Griffon T a l o n Gloves ( l d 4 , delay
gP-
4; A C 6, hardness 11,3 hp, Break
Slot: Hands.
D C 24)
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
Str + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score
= enhancement. A t t a c k =
enhancement.
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Primitive Leather GLoves
Description: T h e craftsmanship of these gloves is amazingly
poor. T h e leather seems almost accidentally cured, and the
stitching leaves large gaps i n the construction. I f n o t for the
magical resonance, most observers w o u l d n ' t believe they were
magic items. Nevertheless, the magic i n the gloves is consider-
able, enhancing the physical prowess of those w h o d o n ' t m i n d the
gloves' awful appearance.
Powers: Str +3, C o n +3.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 19,000 gp.
Slot: Hands
Weight: 2.2 lbs.
SporaLi Gloves
Description: These t h i n gloves f i t so snugly that wearers find
they can do even fine w o r k like sewing or k n o t - t y i n g w h i l e
wearing t h e m . T h e i r effect becomes obvious once they have been
donned: the wearer does everything w i t h unnatural speed, from
fighting to eating. A s a result, she has slightly lessened resistances
because her body burns so m u c h energy.
Powers: T h e wearer o f these gloves is under a c o n t i n u a l haste
(2) effect (this grants a +1 haste bonus to A C and one a d d i t i o n a l
attack a c t i o n every t h i r d r o u n d ) . T h i s constant speed extends
even to the wearer's metabolism, causing her to eat more, for
instance. However, she also gains the f o l l o w i n g penalties:
Disease resistance ( - 1 ) , poison resistance ( - 1 ) .
Bonus types: Resistance = N o n e .
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
Market Price: 39,960 gp.
Slot: Hands.
Weight: 1 lb.
Stalker Gauntlets
Description: These nondescript b r o w n leather gauntlets barely
register as magical. Wearers often speak of a faint urge to h u n t
their opponents d o w n rather t h a n k i l l t h e m o u t r i g h t . Most
wearers of such items are w o n t to d o so anyway, however, so their
reports are n o t entirely conclusive.
Powers: These gauntlets provide their wearer a +4 bonus o n
Sneak checks and o n Wilderness Lore checks made for tracking.
W h e n e v e r the wearer would engage a foe o f equal or fewer H i t
Dice i n combat, he must succeed at a W i l l check ( D C 14) or first
spend 1 r o u n d d o i n g something other t h a n attacking the foe, thus
a l l o w i n g it a chance to flee.
Str +2, Dex +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Skills = enhance-
ment.
Caster L e v e l : 4 t h .
Market Price: 9,440 gp.
Slot: Hands
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Terror Gauntlets
Description: These spiked metal gauntlets look fearsome, but
the true quality o f the terror they inspire lies i n their magical
ability to strike fear, i n t o the hearts o f b o t h their wearer and the
wearer's opponents. O n l y the powerful and the fearless wear these
gauntlets effectively.
Powers: These gauntlets are considered h a n d items, but they
also function as spiked gauntlets w i t h a +1 bonus to attacks and
damage.
Creatures w i t h 10 H D or less w h o d o n these gauntlets are
considered shaken while wearing t h e m ; this is a mind-affecting
fear effect. T h r e e times per day, w h e n the wearer strikes an
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opponent for melee damage w i t h the gauntlets, he may force that
opponent to make a W i l l save ( D C 18) or be panicked for l d 6
rounds. T h i s also is a mind-affecting fear effect.
T e r r o r Gauntlets ( l d 3 + l , delay 4; A C 6, hardness 11,5 hp,
Break D C 25)
H p + 5 , all resistances ( 1 ) .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
H i t points = augmentation. Resistances = augmentation.
Activation: Use A c t i v a t e d .
Caster L e v e l : 5 t h .
Market Price: 24,605 gp.
Slot: Hands.
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Trakanasaur-Hibe GLoves
Description: These gloves are made from the t h i c k hide of the
fiercely carnivorous trakanasaurs, found i n the jungles and moun-
tains o f Kunark. Trakanasaur claws are usually affixed to the
knuckles o f the gloves, a l l o w i n g t h e m to be used as weapons.
These gloves are surprisingly light for all their bulk.
Powers: These gloves are considered hand items, but they also
function as clawed handwraps.
Trakanasaur-Hide Gloves ( l d 4 , delay 4; A C 6, hardness 3, 3
hp, Break D C 22)
Str + 2 , acid resistance ( 2 ) , disease resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Resistances =
enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 5,712 gp.
Slot: Hands.
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
TioisteO Steel Gau nt lets
Description: T h e magic o f these gauntlets is unusually power-
ful, but is unstable; spellcasters sometimes feel uneasy h o l d i n g or
wearing t h e m , as i f the gauntlets w i l l burst from the mana stored
w i t h i n t h e m . T h e secret o f twisted steel allows the gauntlets to
safely c o n t a i n such magic. M a n y blacksmiths would trade all they
have t o learn such a secret, were a master s m i t h w i t h the requisite
skill to be found.
Powers: These gauntlets bestow one negative level upon any
spellcaster (dedicated or h y b r i d ) w h o dons t h e m for every 2 points
by w h i c h she fails a W i l l save against D C 2 1 ; thus, if this save is
successful, the wearer may always d o n the gloves freely, w i t h o u t
penalty. I f the save fails, the negative level(s) remain whenever
and for as long as the gauntlets are w o r n by that individual, and
disappear only w h e n they are removed. These negative level(s)
never result i n actual level loss, but cannot be overcome i n any
way ( i n c l u d i n g lifeforce spells or the l i k e ) while the gauntlets are
w o r n . O n c e the wearer gains a level i n any spellcasting class, she
may attempt a new W i l l saving t h r o w ( D C 21) to see if she has
overcome the negative level penalty; this check may be repeated
every time the character gains a spellcasting level, u n t i l she
masters the unstable magic o f the gauntlets.
Twisted steel gauntlets are considered hand items, but they also
f u n c t i o n as spiked gauntlets w i t h a +3 bonus t o attacks and a +3
bonus to damage.
Twisted Steel Gauntlets ( l d 3 + 3 , delay 4; A C 6, hardness 13,7
hp, Break D C 27)
Str + 5 , A C +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. A C = enhance-
ment. A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 11th.
Market Price: 59,400 gp.
Slot: Hands.
Weight: 3 lbs.
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White Satin Gloves

Description: T h e s e d e l i c a t e , n e a r l y gossamer white
Table 5-14: Hanb-to-Hanb Weapons
gloves f i t snugly o n any wearer's hands. O n c e w o r n , t h e y Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
p r o v i d e superior resistance t o fire, at t h e expense o f
w e a k e n i n g a l l o t h e r resistances. H o w e v e r , t h e y are e x c e l -
01-90
— — — Horns of the Beast 6,102 gp

lent gloves w h e n f i g h t i n g fire-oriented o p p o n e n t s .

91-100 01-10
— — Horns of the Spirits 10,552 gp

P o w e r s : H p + 6 , m a n a + 4 , fire resistance ( 1 2 ) , a l l o t h e r — 11-40

— — Khaliz's Katar 14,202 gp

resistances ( - 2 ) , f i r e save + 3 . — 41-70

— — Yeken's Katar 18,727 gp

B o n u s types: H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g - — 71-90 01-05

— Claws of the Huntress 23,312 gp

mentation. Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save = — 91-100 06-10

— Bladed Thulian Claws 3 6 , 6 4 4 gp

augmentation.
— — 11-35
— Fireclaw Talons 4 5 , 4 3 7 gp
Caster Level: 6 t h .
— — 36-60
— Black-Bladed Ulak 5 0 , 3 2 0 gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,700 gp.
— — 61-80
— Zekhas's Katar 6 8 , 3 0 2 gp
Slot: Hands.
— — 81-90 01-05 Khashek's Katar 138,827 gp
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
— — 91-100 06-30 Gold-Inlaid Ulak 1 8 6 , 6 5 0 gp

Woven Bark GLoves — — — 31-100 Glowing Mithril Ulak 1 , 9 6 7 , 8 0 0 gp

D e s c r i p t i o n : E v e n at a g l a n c e , these gloves are c l e a r l y

made of bark, carefully w o v e n i n t o gloves w i t h patience
and, most certainly, some f o r m o f wood-shaping magic. T h e bark
is t a k e n f r o m i r o n w o o d t r e e s f o u n d o n l y i n t h e U n k e m p t W o o d .
D r u i d s n e v e r s e l l o r g i v e a w a y t h i s p r i z e , so a n y o u t s i d e r w e a r i n g
Ancestral Spirit Katars
the bark must have stolen it. S u c h thieves w h o visit the U n k e m p t D e s c r i p t i o n : A n u m b e r o f V a h S h i r o v e r t h e years h a v e m a d e
W o o d should consider themselves forewarned... a n a m e for themselves i n t h e i r travels o n the m o o n . U n f o r t u -
n a t e l y , m a n y o f t h e m also f a i l t o r e t u r n . M o s t o f t h o s e w h o d i e j o i n
P o w e r s : S t r + 1 , D e x + 3 , h p + 7 , sonic resistance ( 2 ) .
their fellows i n the spirit realm; some c a n n o t make the transition
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. H i t points =
to t h a t place, however, a n d instead become o n e w i t h their
e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = e n h a n c e m e n t .
weapon, their spirit infusing the weapon w i t h power; their u n -
Caster Level: 5 t h . usual properties are e v i n c e d b y t h e i r u n n a t u r a l luster a n d
M a r k e t P r i c e : 17,600 gp. surprisingly light weight.
Slot: Hands.
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . Khaliz's Katar
Description: K h a l i z was l o s t s o m e w h e r e i n t h e l a b y r i n t h i n e
caves o f t h e N e t h e r b i a n lair, l o s i n g his life t o t h e f u n g o i d m u t a n t s
i n t h e area.
P o w e r s : T h i s r a t h e r large i r o n p u n c h i n g dagger has a + 2 b o n u s
t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e massive a b i l i t y .
K h a l i z ' s K a t a r ( l d 4 + 2 , d e l a y 5; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 1 2 , 4 h p , B r e a k
DC 26)
D e x + 1 , h p + 4 , c o l d resistance ( 1 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
m e n t . Damage = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Caster Level: 6 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 14,202 gp.
Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
W e i g h t : 1.3 l b s .

Khashek's Katar
Hant)-to-Hant> Weapons
T h i s class o f w e a p o n s g e n e r a l l y i n c l u d e s c e r t a i n g a u n t l e t s , f i s t
wraps, and claws.
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : M o s t w e a p o n s i n t h i s c a t e g o r y are m e t a l
a n d designed t o f i t o v e r t h e h a n d w i t h o u t r e s t r i c t i n g t h e wearer's
a b i l i t y t o p i c k u p or m a n i p u l a t e objects. T h e y c a n be w o r n w i t h
hand, wrist, or finger items w i t h n o penalty. Statistics for c o m m o n
weapons can be found i n " T a b l e 5-2: Typical Hardness, H i t
Points, and B r e a k D C s for C o m m o n Items"; extrapolate other
i t e m s ' statistics f r o m these samples, w h e n necessary. Each + 1
e n h a n c e m e n t bonus t o attacks adds 1 p o i n t t o a weapon's h a r d -
ness a n d h i t p o i n t s , a n d e a c h + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o d a m a g e
adds 1 p o i n t t o a w e a p o n ' s B r e a k D C . A t t a c k e r s c a n n o t d a m a g e
m a g i c w e a p o n s u n l e s s t h e a t t a c k b o n u s o f t h e s t r i k i n g w e a p o n is
a t least as h i g h as t h e s t r u c k w e a p o n ' s a t t a c k b o n u s .
A c t i v a t i o n : H a n d - t o - h a n d w e a p o n s are use-activated unless
otherwise specified i n t h e i r description.
Random Generation: T o generate hand-to-hand weapons
randomly, roll o n "Table 5 - 1 4 : Hand-to-Hand Weapons."
D e s c r i p t i o n : K h a s h e k lost his life f i g h t i n g t h e Shissar a b o m i -
n a t i o n l o n g ago, d u r i n g a n assault u p o n t h e V a h S h i r i n t h e i r early
days o n t h e m o o n t h a t w o u l d h a v e e n d e d t h e t h e i r e x i s t e n c e
altogether h a d i t n o t been for Khashek's h o n o r a b l e sacrifice.
P o w e r s : T h i s p u n c h i n g dagger has a + 4 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d a
+ 5 b o n u s t o d a m a g e . I t c a n a l s o p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 1 ) t h e siphon
life s p e l l ( F o r t h a l f , D C 2 1 ) u p o n i t s t a r g e t , t r a n s f e r r i n g i t s t a r g e t ' s
h i t p o i n t s t o t h e w i e l d e r i f successful.
K h a s h e k ' s K a t a r ( l d 3 + 5 a n d siphon life p r o c , d e l a y 4 ; A C 6 ,
hardness 14, 6 h p , Break D C 2 9 )
D e x + 4 , h p + 1 9 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , c o l d save + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
m e n t . Damage = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save
= augmentation.
Caster Level: 14th.
Market Price: 138,827 gp.
Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
W e i g h t : 0.8 lbs.
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Yeken's Katar
D e s c r i p t i o n : Y e k e n was a s t u d e n t o f K h a s h e k , a n d c a r r i e d o n
his master's t r a d i t i o n s i n m a n y ways. D u r i n g a h a t t l e w i t h t h e
Shissar h e was f o r c e d t o flee i n t o t h e d a n g e r o u s c a n y o n s o f M o n s
L e t a l i s , w h e r e , l e g e n d s say, h e p e r i s h e d .
P o w e r s : T h i s p u n c h i n g dagger has a + 2 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d a
+3 bonus t o damage.
Yeken's Katar ( l d 3 + 3 , delay 4 ; A C 6, hardness 12, 4 h p ,
Break D C 2 7 )
D e x + 2 , h p + 6 , c o l d resistance ( 1 ) .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t -
tack = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Caster Level: 7th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 18,727 g p .
Slot: Hand t o Hand.
W e i g h t : 1.1 l b s .

Zekhas's Katar
D e s c r i p t i o n : Z c k h a s is a r e l a t i v e l y
recent hero o fthe V a h Shir. H e trav-
e l e d o n m a n y quests t o f i g h t t h e C o t e r i e
of the Tenebrous M o u n t a i n s and killed
m a n y o f t h e i r k i n d . H o w e v e r , legends
have his life e n d i n g i n those m o u n -
t a i n s as w e l l .
P o w e r s : T h i s p u n c h i n g dagger has
a + 4 bonus t o attacks a n d damage. I t
c a n a l s o p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 0 ) a n ignite
spell (Fort half, D C 19) u p o n its target.
Z e k h a s ' K a t a r ( l d 3 + 4 a n d ignite p r o c ,
delay 4 ; A C 6, hardness 1 4 , 6 h p , Break D C 2 8 )
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Dex + 3 , h p + 1 4 , c o l d resistance ( 2 ) .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e - M a r k e t Price: 50,320 gp.

m e n t . Damage = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Slot: Hand t o Hand.

Caster Level: 12th. W e i g h t : 0.9 lbs.

M a r k e t Price: 68,302gp.
Slot: H a n d t o H a n d .
Blaoeo Thulian C la cos
W e i g h t : 0.9 lbs. D e s c r i p t i o n : N a m e d after t h e god o f fear h i m s e l f , C a z i c - T h u l e ,
these claws look like for-
w a r d - c u r v i n g dagger blades
m o u n t e d o n t h e back o fa
ULaks h e a v y g l o v e . T h e y first m a d e

T h e s e esoteric w e a p o n s are p r i m a r i l y used b y V a h S h i r , b u t h a v e c o m e t o b e a f a v o r e d w e a p o n their appearance amongst

a m o n g b e a s t l o r d s o f a l l r a c e s . T h e y c o m e i n m a n y u n i q u e s h a p e s , b u t a r e g e n e r a l l y f a s h i o n e d as a the tribes o f t h e lizard-like

h a n d l e set b e h i n d t h e c e n t e r o f a c r e s c e n t - m o o n - s h a p e d s c y t h i n g blade. I n close quarters, folk that worship the G o d o f

e x p e r i e n c e d u l a k w i e l d e r s a r e c a p a b l e o f s l a s h i n g h o r r e n d o u s w o u n d s i n t o o p p o n e n t s ' v i t a l areas. Fear i n t h e f e t i d jungles o f

the Feerrott. Since t h e n they
Weapon Cost Damage Critical Weight Type Delay Size
have proliferated, allowing
Ulak 20 g ld6 x3 31b. HtH (slashing) Quick Medium
P
C a z i c - T h u l e t o i n s p i r e fear
in their wake.

Powers: These items

function as clawed
h a n d w r a p s w i t h a + 2 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e
Other Hano-to-Hanb Weapons speed a b i l i t y .
B l a d e d T h u l i a n C l a w s ( l d 4 + 2 , d e l a y 3; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 1 2 , 4
Black-Blaoeb Ulak
hp, Break D C 2 5 )
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s s t r a n g e w e a p o n is m a d e e n t i r e l y o f a s t r a n g e
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
black metal native t o t h e moon's crust, yet i t weighs little.
Caster Level: 6th.
E n c h a n t m e n t s f r o m t h e arcane masters o f Grieg's E n d give i t its
magical properties. M a r k e t Price: 36,644 gp (pair).

P o w e r s : T h i s u l a k h a s a + 3 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e , as w e l l Slot: Hand t o Hand.

as t h e speed a b i l i t y . W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
Black-Bladed U l a k ( l d 6 + 3 , delay 3; A C 6, hardness 1 3 , 1 3 h p ,
Break D C 2 7 )
C la L D S O F the Huntress
Str + 2 , W i s + 2 , h p + 1 4 , m a n a + 9 , magic resistance ( 2 ) . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e weapons o r i g i n a t e f r o m t h e claws o f some
fierce m o o n - d w e l l i n g creature. Properly harvested a n d prepared,
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
its c l a w s c a n b e m a d e i n t o t h i s e f f e c t i v e w e a p o n .
ment. Damage = enhancement. H i t points = augmentation.
M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . P o w e r s : T h i s i t e m f u n c t i o n s as a c l a w e d h a n d w r a p w i t h a + 2
b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e speed a b i l i t y .

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Claws of the Huntress ( l d 4 + 2 , G o l d - I n l a i d U l a k ( l d 8 + 5 , delay 5; A C 6, hardness 15, 15 hp,
delay 3; A C 6, hardness 8, 4 h p , Break D C 29)
Break D C 25) Str + 3 , W i s +3, h p +19, mana + 12, magic resistance ( 3 ) , magic
Dex + 2 . save + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
= augmentation. A t t a c k = en- ment. Damage = enhancement. Resistance = augmentation. Save
hancement. = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h . Caster L e v e l : 15th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 3 , 3 1 2 gp M a r k e t P r i c e : 186,650 gp.
single). Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
Slot: H a n d to H a n d . W e i g h t : 0.8 lbs.
W e i g h t : 0.8 lbs.
HornsOFtheBeast
Fireclato T a l o n s D e s c r i p t i o n : These weapons are made from parts of various
D e s c r i p t i o n : These weapons are beasts o f the m o o n , and are t h e n enchanted by the magics of the
made from the claws of large and Loda K a i . Such a weapon is typically composed o f a pair of horns
ancient underbulks of the caverns bound w i t h metal for a grip.
of the m o o n . I t requires meticu- P o w e r s : T h i s odd weapon is equivalent to a p u n c h i n g dagger
lously correct harvesting o f the w i t h a +1 bonus to attacks and damage.
body and several basic enchant-
H o r n s of the Beast ( l d 4 + l , delay 5; A C 6, hardness 6, 4 hp,
ments k n o w n to a number o f
Break D C 22)
spellcasters to craft firecla<w talons.
H p + 2 , mana + 2 .
Powers: T h i s item functions as a clawed handwrap w i t h a +3
bonus to attacks and a +2 bonus t o damage. I t can also process Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
(Proc D C 20) the shock of flame spell (Reflex half, D C 19) upon H i t points = enhancement. M a n a = enhancement.
its target. Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,102 gp.
Fireclaw Talons ( l d 4 + 2 and shock of flame proc, delay 4; A C 6,
Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
hardness 11, 5 h p , Break D C 24)
W e i g h t : 1.4 lbs.
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
Horns O F the Spirits
M a r k e t P r i c e : 45,437 gp (single).
D e s c r i p t i o n : These items are similar to horns of the beast, but are
Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
slightly more powerful.
W e i g h t : 2.5 lbs.
P o w e r s : T h i s weapon is equivalent to a p u n c h i n g dagger w i t h
a +1 bonus to attacks and damage.
Glocoing Mithril U l a k
H o r n s o f the Beast ( l d 4 + l , delay 5; A C 6, hardness 6, 4 hp,
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s strange weapon's head is made of a m i t h r i l
Break D C 23)
alloy and glows w i t h a faintly pulsing aura o f power. Mysterious
H p + 4 , mana + 2 .
runes cover the blade, seeming t o change from viewing to view-
ing. V a h Shir c l a i m this is one of their ancestral weapons, but the T h e following benefits, each marked w i t h an asterisk ( * ) , can
ancestor supposed to reside i n this weapon is u n k n o w n . Some also affect the wielder, but only one of these can be gained at any
have even claimed that it has m u l t i p l e souls i n h a b i t i n g it, g i v i n g one time. I t is a free action t o change from one of these benefits
it its extraordinary powers. I t is currently rumored to be i n the t o another, but only one such change can be made per round.
hands o f the foul Ssraezha, w h o w o n ' t wield the weapon for fear Dex + 1 *, C o n + 1 *, disease resistance ( 1 ) * , fire resistance ( 1 ) *
of its power t u r n i n g against t h e m . Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
Powers: T h i s ulak has a +6 bonus to attacks and damage, as ment. Damage = enhancement. H i t points = enhancement.
well as the hardness ability. I t can also process (Proc D C 23) aflame M a n a = enhancement. Resistances = augmentation.
of light spell (Reflex half, D C 23) o n its target. Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
G l o w i n g M i t h r i l U l a k ( l d 6 + 6 , delay 4; A C 6, hardness 1 8 , 1 6 M a r k e t P r i c e : 10,552 gp.
hp, Break D C 32) Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
Str + 4 , Dex + 3 , C o n + 3 , W i s + 4 , h p +25, mana +17, magic W e i g h t : 1.3 lbs.
resistance ( 6 ) , magic save + 2 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement. Resistance = enhancement. Save
Heab
= enhancement. Head items include a n y t h i n g w o r n chiefly to cover or protect
the head. T h e y include c o m m o n items such as hats, turbans, and
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
helmets, but also include less usual items like circlets, crowns, and
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,967,800 gp. tiaras.
Slot: H a n d to H a n d .
Physical D e s c r i p t i o n : Head items are made from a wide variety
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. o f materials, but generally are made of either metal or c l o t h . M e t a l
head items typically have A C 7, hardness 10, 5 h i t points, and a
GoLO-lnLaiOULak Break D C of 28, w h i l e c l o t h head items have A C 7, hardness 0,
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s strange weapon is made entirely o f steel, 3 h i t points, and a Break D C of 10.
inlaid w i t h runes o f gold i n a language n o t of N o r r a t h . Despite its A c t i v a t i o n : Most head items' abilities are use-activated merely
considerable size and metal construction, i t weighs less t h a n a by wearing the i t e m . A b i l i t i e s w i t h charges or uses per day are
pound. generally c o m m a n d word activated.
Powers: T h i s ulak has a + 5 bonus to attacks and damage, as w e l l R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate head items randomly, roll
as the massive ability. I t can also process (Proc D C 21) a siphon life on " T a b l e 5 - 1 5 : H e a d Items."
spell (Reflex half, D C 22) o n its target, transferring its target's h i t
points to the wielder if successful.
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c i r c l e t h o l d s o n l y f o u r charges o f this effect.
T h e c i r c l e t i t s e l f is i m m u n e t o f i r e d a m a g e .
Table 5-15: Heab Items
M a n a + 3 , f i r e r e s i s t a n c e ( 6 ) , f i r e save + 2 .
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
B o n u s types: M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . R e s i s -
01-90 01-05 — — Kejekan T r i b a l Headband 5 , 8 5 0 gp
tance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
— 06-20 — — Chieftain's Headdress 6 , 0 0 0 gp
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (magician, wiz-
— 21-35 01-05 — Dark Circlet 7 , 5 5 0 gp ard) [supernova], Use Activation (mana,
91-100 36-45 — — Savant's Cap 9 , 0 1 0 gp resistance, save).

— 46-60 06-10 — Helm o f B r u t e Strength 9,105 gp Caster Level: 23rd.

— 61-75 — — Kerran Headband 9,125 gp M a r k e t P r i c e : 18,982 gp.

— 76-90 11-15 — Shazda T u r b a n 11,000 gp Slot: Head.

— 91-100 16-20 — Nightshade W r e a t h 1 2 , 0 6 0 gp Weight: 1lb.

— — 21-35 — Black Feathered Circlet 1 8 , 3 5 0 gp

Circlet O F Shaoocos
— — 36-50 — Circlet o f Fire 1 8 , 9 8 2 gp
Description: A black leather headband
— — 51-65 — Runed Cowl 2 0 , 2 5 0 gp decorated w i t h t h e dried finger bones o f some
— — 66-80 — Siryn-Hair Hood 3 0 , 6 0 0 gp h u m a n o i d , t h i s c i r c l e t is g r a n t e d as a m a d e o f
— — 81-90 — Circlet o f Shadows 4 0 , 4 3 5 gp courage t o the g o b l i n bodyguards o f t h e T e m p l e
of Droga, a deadly d u n g e o n full o f pits and
— — 91-100 01-100 Cursed Halo of Thought 5 0 , 0 0 0 gp
traps located i n t h e F r o n t i e r M o u n t a i n s . A
t r i b e o f g o b l i n s has i n h a b i t e d t h e t e m p l e f o r
some t i m e , a n d since t h e craftsmanship o f the
c i r c l e t does n o t l o o k t h e i r w o r k , these were
Black Feathereb Circlet presumably located w i t h i n the temple w i t h the goblins arrived
D e s c r i p t i o n : A beautiful c r o w n o f m u l t i h u e d feathers, this there.
i t e m is a n a m a z i n g t e s t a m e n t t o e a r t h b o u n d c r e a t u r e s ' e n v y o f
P o w e r s : T h e circlet's wearer may i n v o k e a n effect identical t o
f l i g h t . I t was first m a d e by t r i b a l races near t h e H o l l o w s h a d e M o o r ,
t h e gather shadows s p e l l a t w i l l , as a s t a n d a r d a c t i o n . T h e wearer
b u t q u i c k l y spread t h r o u g h o u t t h e c i v i l i z e d cultures o f N o r r a t h .
also gains t h e f o l l o w i n g benefits:
M a d e f r o m the feathers o f t h e S k r i e t a t ' C h a , t h i s i t e m allows its
wearer t o reach the heavens, if o n l y for a short t i m e . M a n a + 2 , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , p o i s o n r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , disease
save + 1 , p o i s o n save + 1 .
P o w e r s : A s a standard a c t i o n , t h e wearer o f this device may
i n v o k e a n e f f e c t i d e n t i c a l t o t h e spirit of eagle s p e l l . E a c h c i r c l e t Bonus types: M a n a = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistances = e n h a n c e -
holds o n l y three charges o f this effect. I n a d d i t i o n , t h e wearer m e n t . Saves = e n h a n c e m e n t .
gains t h e f o l l o w i n g benefits: A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t i o n .

Int + 1 , W i s+ 1 , mana + 3 . Caster Level: 6 t h .

B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = e n h a n c e - M a r k e t P r i c e : 40,435 gp.

ment. Slot: Head.
A c t i v a t i o n : Use A c t i v a t e d . W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
Caster Level: 25th.
M a r k e t Price: 18,350 gp.
Curseb Halo O F Thought
Slot: Head. D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s m o s t c u r s e d o f o b j e c t s is b u t a s i m p l e g o l d e n
b a n d , g l e a m i n g w i t h a n i n n e r l i g h t as i f s a t u r a t e d i n m a n a . B u t t h e
W e i g h t : 1 lb.
h e r o t h a t f i n d s t h i s f o u l d e v i c e h a d best be w a r n e d : a n y b e n e f i t o n e
g a i n s is b a l a n c e d b y negative consequences. Blighted by t h e
ChieFtain's Heabbress
D o o m s h a d e s o f t h e U m b r a l Plains, t h i s f o u l c r o w n offers great
Description: T h e goblin chieftains of the Frontier Mountains p o w e r b u t a t equally great cost.
h a v e l o n g u p h e l d t h e t r a d i t i o n o f a c e r e m o n i a l headdress and
P o w e r s : T h e h a l o ' s w e a r e r g a i n s flowing thought III, b u t a l s o
a t t i r e t o suit t h e i r s t a t i o n . T h e headdress o f t e n takes o n t h e shape
suffers t h e f o l l o w i n g p e n a l t i e s :
o f various sun-bleached bones assembled i n an offensive m a n n e r
o n a c a p o f r a f f i a a n d w e e d - w o v e n f a b r i c . A s u n a t t r a c t i v e as t h i s A l l a b i l i t y scores - 2 , a l l r e s i s t a n c e s (-2).
c r o w n m i g h t be t o others, i t does g r a n t t h e royal h e a d u p o n w h i c h B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistances =
i t rests c e r t a i n b e n e f i t s t o h e l p set i t a p a r t f r o m t h e r a b b l e . enhancement.

Powers: Str+1, Int +1, W i s + 1 . Caster Level: 9th.

Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a r k e t P r i c e : 50,000 gp.

Caster Level: 3rd. Slot: Head.

M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,000 gp. W e i g h t : 1.4 l b s .

Slot: Head.
OarkCirclet
W e i g h t : 1.2 lbs.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p l a i n b l a c k m e t a l l i c c i r c l e t is c r e a t e d b y d a r k
Circlet O F Fire e l v e n m a g i c a n d is p r e s e n t e d t o n e c r o m a n c e r s w h o u n d e r t a k e
missions i nthe n a m e o f N e r i a k .
D e s c r i p t i o n : F i v e w i r e - t h i n g o l d e n spires r i s e u p f r o m t h i s f i n e
g o l d e n c i r c l e t . T h e c e n t e r s p i r e h a s t w o s m a l l , r o u n d r e d s t o n e s set Powers: Int +2, C h a - 1 , h p +2.
i n t h e face. L i k e o t h e r m i g h t y a r t i f a c t s o f f l a m e a n d f i r e , these Focus effect: R e a n i m a t i o n E f f i c i e n c y I .
items are said t o b e e m p o w e r e d b y I x i b l a t Fer, a great fire B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. H i t points =
e l e m e n t a l l o r d s u m m o n e d f r o m his n a t i v e plane a n d trapped o n enhancement.
the Material Plane. Caster Level: 6th.
P o w e r s : A w e a r e r w h o is a m a g i c i a n o r w i z a r d ( o r w h i c h is i t s e l f M a r k e t P r i c e : 7,550 gp.
a creature o f e l e m e n t a l fire) may i n v o k e a n effect i d e n t i c a l t o the Slot: Head.
supernova s p e l l ( R e f l e x h a l f , D C 3 3 ) as a s t a n d a r d a c t i o n . E a c h
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.

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Strength D e s c r i p t i o n : O n e o f the greatest artifacts o f the frogloks o f
D e s c r i p t i o n : W h i l e the G u k , these runed cowls seem n o w to be possessed by the undead
faction i n the deepest holes o f that place. Based o n the few that
name o f t h i s i t e m may
have been examined, it's t h o u g h t that the item must predate the
change depending o n the
froloks, but perhaps the added power over undead was added by
location o f its creation,
froglok g h o u l necromancers.
such helms are
k n o w n primarily Powers: I n t +3, W i s +2.
in association Focus Effect: R e a n i m a t i o n Efficiency I I .
w i t h the brutes Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
o f the mountains Caster L e v e l : 10th.
of Kunark. M a r k e t P r i c e : 20,250 gp.
P o w e r s : Str +3. Slot: Head.
Bonus types:
W e i g h t : 0.3 lbs.
A b i l i t y score
= augmenta-
Savant's Cap
tion.
D e s c r i p t i o n : N o w a place i n r u i n , the once great property now
C a s t e r
k n o w n as the Estate of Unrest was home to families o f great
Level: 9th.
thinkers w h o must have had these caps fashioned i n order to allow
M a r k e t P r i c e : 9,105 gp.
t h e m to pursue even loftier subjects. A few o f the caps are found
Slot: Head.
around N o r r a t h , but the bulk presumably remain w i t h the undead
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
o f that place.
Powers: I n t + 1 , W i s +1
KejekanTribaLHeabbanb Focus Effect: Reagent Conservation I I .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s tribal headdress consists o f a simple red Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation.
leather band w i t h a hardened nose guard and only m i l d decora-
Caster L e v e l : 5 t h .
t i o n . Elders of the Kejek Village, however, feel very strongly about
M a r k e t P r i c e : 9,010 gp.
this traditional magic i t e m . T h e methods of producing these
objects were handed d o w n from their distant forefathers, and i t is Slot: Head.
only a trusted outsider (or a clever thief) that would ever be gifted W e i g h t : 0.3 lbs.
w i t h this sacred headdress.
Powers: I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , mana +4- Shazba Turban
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. M a n a = enhance- D e s c r i p t i o n : Despite being the perhaps the
ment. friendliest o f peoples, the Kerrans are inexpli-
cably mistrusted by travelers o f most
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
other races. T o encourage goodwill,
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,850 gp.
one of the Kerran princes, Shazda,
Slot: Head. began to offer these turbans to
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. visitors w h o displayed even a
modest amount of friendliness.
Kerran Heabbanb H e q u i t i n disgust after re-
D e s c r i p t i o n : These headbands originated o n the Kerra c e i v i n g guests w h o came
Island, but their odd c o m b i n a t i o n of gifts and subtle design simply for the gift and n o t
have endeared t h e m to folk i n other parts o f N o r r a t h . T h e for the company.
simple leather strap threaded t h r o u g h several special Powers: Dex +3.
aqua-blue beads makes up the entirety o f this lovely Focus effect: Extended
yet functional piece o f magic.
Enhancement I .
Powers: S t r + 2 , W i s + 1 . Bonus types: A b i l -
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. ity score =
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h . enhancement.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 9,125 gp. Caster Level:
Slot: Head. 9th.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. Market Price:
11,000 gp.
Nig htshobe Wreath Slot: Head.
D e s c r i p t i o n : W o v e n from the sickly vines that W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
grow near the fearsome Castle M i s t m o o r e , this
headbands are understandably rare i n the outside
world.
Powers: I n t +2, W i s +2.
Focus effect: R e a n i m a t i o n Haste I .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 12,060 gp.
Slot: Head.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
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Siryn-HairHoob S l o t : Legs.

D e s c r i p t i o n : It's said t h a t t h e h a i r used t o w e a v e these l u x u r i - W e i g h t : 6.5 lbs.

ous c o w l s m u s t be g i v e n freely b y a s i r y n t o a w o r s h i p p e r o f
Q u e l l i o u s , b u t t h e r e are l i k e w i s e a w f u l tales o f e v i l i n d i v i d u a l s B l a c k C h i t i n Leggings
w h o h a v e f o r c e d these l o v e l y m a i d e n s t o " o f f e r " t h e i r h a i r t o t h e m . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e i n t e r e s t i n g leg c o v e r i n g s are easily c r a f t e d ,
T h e t r u t h o f s u c h s t o r i e s is u n v e r i f i e d , a n d , c o n s i d e r i n g t h e r a r i t y b u t c a n b e m a d e o n l y f r o m t h e c h i t i n o f d e a t h beetles. T h e s e
o f t h i s i t e m , i t is l i k e l y t o r e m a i n s o . v i c i o u s creature c a n be f o u n d o n l y deep inside t h e c a v e r n s o f the
P o w e r s : C h a + 4 , f i r e resistance ( 4 ) , f i r e save + 1 . L a v a s t o r m k n o w n as N a g a f e n ' s L a i r ( w h e t h e r o r n o t t h i s is t r u l y
where t h a t great dragon dwells). T h e y are p o w e r f u l , c u n n i n g
Focus Effect: Extended A f f l i c t i o n I I .
insects, a n d such i t e m s are thus u n d e r s t a n d a b l y rare.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . R e s i s t a n c e = a u g -
Powers: H p +2, mana +2.
m e n t a t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
B o n u s types: H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a -
Caster Level: 12th.
tion.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 , 6 0 0 gp.
C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st.
Slot: Head.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,850 g p .
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
S l o t : Legs.
W e i g h t : 7.5 l b s .
Legs
T h e s e i t e m s a r e c l o t h i n g t h a t c o v e r t h e legs a n d g r o i n . S p e c i f i c Bone Legplates
examples include pants a n d kilts. T h e y c a n be w o r n under (or D e s c r i p t i o n : B o n e legplates c a n most o f t e n be f o u n d i n t h e
s o m e t i m e s o v e r ) e v e n f u l l sets o f a r m o r w i t h n o p e n a l t y . w e s t e r n P l a i n s o f K a r a n a . A n u m b e r o f t h e ogres here c o n s t r u c t
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : L e g i t e m s are a l m o s t always made o f armor a n d other w o r n items f r o m a cache o f bones they discov-
c l o t h , t h o u g h t h e y c o m e i n a n e a r l y i n f i n i t e a r r a y o f styles a n d ered, a n d e v e n t u a l l y realized t h a t these bones s o m e h o w made
colors. T h e s e items t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 6 , hardness 2, 3 h p , a n d a t h e m feel m o r e vigorous. T h e clever y o u n g ogre w h o first discov-
B r e a k D C o f 10. e r e d t h i s p r o p e r t y ( a n d w h o is, c u r i o u s l y , t h e o n l y o g r e n o w l i v i n g
A c t i v a t i o n : M o s t l e g i t e m a b i l i t i e s are use-activated b y wear- t h a t is p r i v y t o t h e s e c r e t l o c a t i o n o f t h e b o n e - p i l e ) h a s r i s e n t o a
i n g . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e o f t e n c o m m a n d position ofprominence w i t h the clan.
word activated. P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a leg i t e m , these legplates p r o -
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate leg i t e m s r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s a n d a r m o r check
"Table 5-16: Leg Items." penalties granted d o n o t stack w i t h similar m o d i -
fiers f r o m o t h e r a r m o r w o r n .
B o n e Legplates ( A C + 1 , c h e c k - 2 ; hardness
Table 5-16: Leg Items 5, 4 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price Con+2, Dex-1.

01-50 — — — Scaled Wolf-Hide Leggings 5 5 0 gp Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e ( C o n ) = a u g m e n -

51-70 — — — Barbed Legplates 9 6 5 gp t a t i o n . A b i l i t y score ( D e x ) = c i r c u m s t a n c e .

Caster Level: 6th.
71-80 — — — Mammoth-Hide Leggings 1,540 gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,145 g p .
81-90 — — — Black Chitin Leggings 1,850 gp
S l o t : Legs.
?1-?5 01-10 — — Bone Legplates 3,145 gp
W e i g h t : 6 lbs.
96-100 11-20 — — Lion-Skin Leggings 3,150 gp

— 21-50 — — Gatorscale Leggings 5 , 9 0 0 gp Drake-Hibe Leggings

— 51-70 — — Silversilk Leggings 5 , 9 0 0 gp D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e h i d e o f t h e great drakes
— 71-90 — — Silver-Plated Leggings 7 , 7 0 0 gp t h a t d w e l l w i t h i n Solusek's Eye c a n b e used t o

— 91-95 01-10 — Feathered Leggings 9 , 2 0 0 gp create a n u m b e r o f o u t s t a n d i n g magical items.

Powers: Dex +2, C h a +2.
— 96-100 11-20 — Sarnak-Hide Leggings 9 , 5 0 0 gp
R e a g e n t C o n s e r v a t i o n I.
— — 21-30 — Drake-Hide Leggings 12,250 gp Focus Effect:
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t .
— — 31-60 — Sunlord's Leggings 2 1 , 4 0 0 gp
Caster Level: 6th.
— — 61-100 01—100 Dreadfang-Hide Leggings 4 0 , 3 5 0 gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : 11,250 gp.
S l o t : Legs.
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .

Barbeb Legplates OreabFang-Hibe Leggings

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e leggings o f m i n o r m a g i c a l p o w e r are n o
l o n g e r c r e a t e d , f o r t h e m e a n s seems t o h a v e b e e n f o r g o t t e n . T h e y
c a n be r e c o v e r e d f r o m t h e r u i n s o f t h e d u n g e o n o f B e f a l l e n , w h e r e
they are yet w o r n by dead a n d u n d e a d alike — o r perhaps b y t h e
(very) long-lived.
P o w e r s : T h e wearer o f these legplates gains a + 2 b o n u s t o a l l
i n i t i a t i v e rolls. A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a l e g i t e m , t h e legplates
p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s a n d a r m o r c h e c k
penalties granted d o n o t stack w i t h similar m o d i f i e r s f r o m o t h e r
armor worn.
Barbed Legplates ( A C + 1 , check - 1 ; hardness 1 0 , 1 0 h p , Break
DC 25)
Caster Level: 2nd.
M a r k e t Price: 965 gp.
D e s c r i p t i o n : A w e s o m e l y p o w e r f u l lizards k n o w n asdreadfangs
n o w inhabit t h eAccursed T e m p l e o fCazic-Thule, a frightening
place f o r t u n a t e l y h i d d e n deep w i t h i n t h e Feerott Jungle. B u t at
l e a s t o n e o f t h e s e beasts h a s b e e n d e f e a t e d , a n d t h e h i d e o f t h a t
b e a s t is s a i d t o h a v e b e e n p u r c h a s e d b y t h e g r e a t w i z a r d A I ' K a b o r .
H e p u r p o r t e d l y used t h a t s i n g l e h i d e t o c r e a t e a p a i r o f leggings
and a mask. Presumably, m o r e o f these, o r perhaps o t h e r powerful
items could be created i f one h a d more o f the t a w materials.
Powers: Dex+ 2 ,Int +2, W i s +2, C h a +2, h p+ 8 ,mana +5, cold
resistance ( 1 ) , fire resistance ( 1 ) , magic resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . H i t points =
enhancement. Mana = enhancement. Resistances = e n h a n c e -
ment.
Caster Level: 6th.

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Slot: Legs.
Weight: 2 lbs.

Feathereo Leggings
Description: These leggings are made from feathers of the
legendary Q u i l l m a n e , a pegasus-like creature w h o roams the
lands of southern Karana.
Powers: C o n +3.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 9,200 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 2 lbs.

Gatorscale Leggings
Description: O n l y the most ancient o f Norrath's black-skinned
alligators — a rare breed at best — can be skinned for the material
to create these leggings. T h e leggings are desired by priests of all
kinds for their obvious benefits, but they are also highly sought
after for their attractive, sleek black appearance.
Powers: W i s +2, h p +4-
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. H i t points = aug-
mentation.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 5,900 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 0.4 lbs.

Lion-Skin Leggings
Description: It's believe that the centaurs of the southern
reaches of the Plains of Karana were the first to develop tech-
niques for magically treating the hides of the dangerous lions of
the plains.
Powers: Dex + 1 , I n t + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 3,150 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Mammoth-Hi De Leggings
Description: These leggings are part
o f the ceremonial costume w o r n by
the goblins o f Permafrost. L o n g ago, a
p a r t i c u l a r l y k e e n g o b l i n shaman
poured strong alchemical formulae
over a m a m m o t h hide as i t was being
tanned and thus infused i t w i t h magi-
cal properties. T h e technique is widely
attempted yet rarely duplicated out-
side of Permafrost.
Powers: C o n + 1 , cold resistance
(2).
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = aug-
mentation. Resistance
augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 1,540 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Sarnak-Hioe Leggings
Description: These leggings can
be made from undamaged sarnak
hide. T h e sarnak are powerful
lizard-like folk from the c o n t i -
nent of
K u n a r k , whose
scaly b r o w n hides
make excellent armor for
those adventures w h o are brave enough to acquire it.
Powers: Str + 1 , Dex + 2 , C o n + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 9,500 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
ScaleoWolF-HiOe Leggings
Description: Deep i n the forests of K u n a r k , is an area com-
m o n l y k n o w n as Warsilisk Woods. T h e cleverest of the goblins
here have developed the means to fashion protective leggings
from the scaled wolves indigenous to that region.
Powers: C o l d resistance ( 2 ) , fire resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: Resistances = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 1st.
Market Price: 550 gp.
Slot: Legs.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Silver-PLateh Leggings
Description: T h e rift between the l i v i n g and the dead is very
apparent i n the ruins o f G u k . T h e subterranean war there has
turned that once great city i n t o a dark and dank dungeon, gripped
i n the deadly t u r m o i l between the l i v i n g and undead frogloks.
W h i l e it seems that the mightiest of magical artifacts are i n the
hands of the undead frogloks, the l i v i n g ones are n o t w i t h o u t
resources, such as these leggings w o r n primarily by the frogloks'
priests.
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P o w e r s : S t r + 1 , D e x + 2 , acid resistance
( 3 ) , c o l d resistance ( 3 ) .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Table 5-17: Neck Items
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name M a r k e t Pric<
Resistances = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 6th. 01-30 — —— Spiked Leather Wolf Collar 2 , 6 6 0 gp

M a r k e t P r i c e : 7,700 gp. 31-60 — — — Beartooth Necklace 2 , 6 8 0 gp

S l o t : Legs. 61-85 — — — Allize Volew Medicine Bag 3 , 2 0 0 gp

Weight: 4 lbs. 86-100 01-15 — — Choker of Pestilence 6 , 4 0 0 gp

_ 16-40 — — Cape of Midnight Mist 7 , 5 0 0 gp
Si Iversilk Leggings _ 4i_65 — — Guardian Choker 8 , 0 0 0 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e fabled silversilk leggings
66-80 01-05 — Talisman of Vhal Sera 9 , 0 0 0 gp
are p r i z e d a n d l e g e n d a r y i t e m s n o w o n l y m a d e
by t h e undead frogloks i n t h e ruins o f lower
— 81-90 —
06-10 Investigator's Badge 9 , 4 0 0 gp

Guk. W h i l e m o s t assume that t h e undead _ 9 1 - 1 0 0 11-15 — Spider-Fang Choker 9 , 7 0 0 gp

f r o g l o k s h e r e m a k e use o n l y o f a r t i f a c t s t h a t _ _ 16-25 — Blood Weave Choker 10,100 gp
h a v e been left b e h i n d f r o m earlier times, they _ _ 26-50 — Talisman of Evasion 1 8 , 5 0 0 gp
d o i n fact forge some n e w items. These leg-
51-75 — Tserrina's Symbol 1 9 , 4 2 0 gp
g i n g s , f o r i n s t a n c e , r e q u i r e p o w e r f u l spells t o
fuse e q u a l p a r t s o f s i l v e r a n d s i l k t o c r e a t e a _ _ 76-100 01-40 Necklace of Nightstalking 6 7 , 5 0 0 gp
m a g i c a l f a b r i c t h a t is b o t h d u r a b l e a n d c o m - — — — 41-100 Faded Skull Medallion 1 4 9 , 2 0 0 gp
fortable t o t h e wearer.

Powers: Dex +2, h p +3.

Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
H i t points = enhancement. Allize Voleio Mebiclne Bag
Caster Level: 6 t h . Description: A l l lizard-man mystics m a k e a n d carry these
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,900 g p . t r i n k e t s o f d r i e d a n i m a l organs, charms, and herbs i n small leather
S l o t : Legs. parcels. W o r n a r o u n d t h e n e c k , these c h a r m s g r a n t g o o d h e a l t h
a n d well-being t o t h e i r owners — a n d h e l p b r i n g h a r m t o those
W e i g h t : 0.7 lbs.
w h o w o u l d oppose t h e m . S u c h items were once f o u n d only i n
areas o f F e e r r o t t a n d t h e R a t h e M o u n t a i n s , b u t as is t h e case w i t h
Sunloro's Leggings
o t h e r useful i t e m s , t h e i r p o p u l a r i t y has caused t h e m t o spread far
D e s c r i p t i o n : S o m e o f t h e n a t i v e s o f t h e vast S c a r l e t Desert o n
and wide.
L u c l i n are r u l e d b y t h e so-called S u n l o r d s . E a c h t i m e a n e w
P o w e r s : Disease resistance ( 1 ) , p o i s o n resistance ( 1 ) .
S u n l o r d is n a m e d , h e is p r e s e n t e d w i t h a p a i r o f t h e s e m a r v e l o u s
leggings i n order t o a u g m e n t h i s already considerable power. Part Focus effect: E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n I .
o f t h e p r o c e s s o f c r e a t i n g t h e s e i t e m s , i t is s a i d , r e q u i r e s a y e a r o r Bonus types: R e s i s t a n c e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
more o f bleaching i n the sun. Caster Level: 5th.
P o w e r s : W h e n t h e w e a r e r o f t h e s e l e g g i n g s is o u t d o o r s u n d e r M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,200 g p .
s u n l i g h t , h e receives a + 2 b o n u s t o A C . F u r t h e r , h e gains t h e Slot: N e c k .
f o l l o w i n g bonuses a t a l l times:
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
Int + 2 , W i s+ 2 , mana +2.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = a u g m e n t a -
tion. Mana =augmentation.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 21,400 gp.
S l o t : Legs.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.

Neck
N e c k i t e m s i n c l u d e c h o k e r s , gorgets, scarves, n e c k l a c e s , a n d
a m u l e t s , a l l designed t o e i t h e r p r o t e c t o r b e a u t i f y t h e wearer's
neck.
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e items are o f t e n made o f precious
m e t a l s , b u t i r o n a n d s t e e l o r else m o r e e x o t i c m a t e r i a l s a r e Beartooth Necklace
s o m e t i m e s used. S o m e w r a p t i g h t l y a r o u n d t h e wearer's neck, Description: T h e g r e a t b e a r s p i r i t is a s o u r c e o f s t r e n g t h a n d
while other hang d o w n , a n d many o f the latter have a c h a r m or s t a m i n a f o r m a n y o f t h e t r i b a l races o f N o r r a t h . D e f e a t i n g a c a v e
l o c k e t near t h e wearer's chest. Scarves a n d t h e l i k e , o f course, are b e a r i n s i n g l e c o m b a t is s a i d t o b e t h e u l t i m a t e p r o o f o f m a n h o o d
m a d e o f c l o t h . T y p i c a l m e t a l n e c k items h a v e A C 13,hardness 10, for y o u n g braves o f m a n y peoples. M o t h e r bear protects her y o u n g
2 h i t p o i n t s , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 18. C l o t h n e c k i t e m s are t y p i c a l l y w i t h ferocity unmatched i n most o f the animal world. This
AC 1 3 , h a r d n e s s 3, a n d 2 h p , w i t h a B r e a k D C o f 1 0 . n e c k l a c e , m a d e o f t h e t e e t h o f a l o n e bear, keeps a brave h e r o close
i n s p i r i t t o o n e o f t h e m o s t steadfast o f t o t e m s a n c i e n t peoples
Activation: Most neck i t e m abilities are use-activated by
know.
w e a r i n g . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e g e n e r a l l y
command word activated. Powers: C o n + 1 , h p +3.

R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate neck items r a n d o m l y , roll B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . H i t p o i n t s = a u g -

o n "Table 5-17: N e c k Items." mentation.
Caster Level: 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,680 gp.
Slot: Neck.
W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
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BLOOD Weave Choker Guaroian Choker

Description: Rare and fine silks and strands o f finely w o v e n Description: A n ancient device crafted for any number o f
silver make up this crimson and purple choker. So beautiful and different races and creatures by their i n d i v i d u a l lords, this choker
delicate, this is as m u c h a w o r k o f art as a magic i t e m , but one aids a servant i n his duties. A f t e r all, n o price is too h i g h to pay for
should n o t let images deceive. T h e bearer o f this choker has stalwart and true guardians.
greater strength, speed, and stamina, as w e l l as a keener m i n d . Powers: C o n +2, h p + 3 , disease resistance ( 2 ) , poison resis-
O n e drawback, however, is the fragile nature o f the device and its tance ( 2 ) .
susceptibility to flame, w h i c h is communicated to the owner as
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. H i t points = en-
well.
hancement. Resistances = enhancement.
Powers: Str + 1 , Dex + 1 , I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , fire resistance ( - 1 ) ,
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
poison resistance ( 1 ) .
Market Price: 8,000 gp.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. Resistances =
Slot: N e c k .
augmentation.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 10,100 gp. Investigator's BaOge
Slot: N e c k .
Description: T h e C o u n c i l o f Qeynos has recently sought aid i n
Weight: 0.2 lbs. uncovering a rumored p l o t against its people by the followers o f
Bertoxxulous, so they have deputized heroes and gifted t h e m w i t h
Cape O F Mionight Mist this item: a gold badge i n the form o f a small shield, embossed w i t h
Description: Speed, resilience, power: these are n o t the first the mark of the empire.
things that leap to m i n d w h e n one t h i n k s of mist, but those w h o Powers: Str + 1 , I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , h p + 1 , mana + 1 .
possess one o f these high-collared, very short capes k n o w better. Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhance-
Powers: Despite being a "cape," this i t e m fills the neck slot, as ment. H i t points = enhancement. M a n a
it has a h i g h , t i g h t collar that makes wearing any other necklace = enhancement.
impossible. Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Str + 2 , magic resistance ( 3 ) , magic save + 1 . Market Price: 9,400 gp.
Focus effect: Enhancement Haste I . Slot: N e c k .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. Re-
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
sistance = augmentation. Save = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h . Necklace OF
Market Price: 7,500 gp. Nightstalking
Slot: N e c k .
Description: T h i s is a t h i c k
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
black c h a i n w i t h a t i n y black
steel t r i n k e t d e p i c t i n g any one o f a
Choker O F Pesti Lence number of animals that symbolize
Description: T h i s choker is most often found stealth — crow, monkey, cat, rac-
among necromancers and other such scholars of death. c o o n , etc. Regardless o f the a n i m a l
Powers: Dex + 1 , I n t + 1 , h p + 1 , mana + 1 . depicted, the gifts are the same: stealthy
hands and increased v i t a l i t y .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. H i t p o i n t =
Powers: Dex + 4 , h p +25.
augmentation. M a n a = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd. Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation.
Market Price: 6,400 gp. H i t points = augmentation.
Slot: N e c k . Caster L e v e l : 12th.

Weight: 1 lb. Market Price: 67,500 gp.

FaOeO Skull MeOallion
Description: Believed to be crafted by A r c h - L i c h
Rhag'Zadune o f the Ssraeshza T e m p l e , this i t e m is o f
most gruesome appearance and awesome power. I t
appears as a shrunken, screaming skull peering dully
out of a gray steel encasement, as if m o l t e n metal had
been poured over a still l i v i n g donor and the entire
macabre piece was t h e n left o u t t o age for an eon.
Powers: A necromancer or a shadow k n i g h t gains the benefit
of a grim aura spell for as l o n g as she wears this item. I n a d d i t i o n ,
any wearer gains the f o l l o w i n g benefits:
Str +3, Dex + 3 , C o n + 3 , h p +25, mana + 8 , cold resistance ( 2 ) ,
disease resistance ( 8 ) , fire resistance ( 2 ) , magic resistance ( 2 ) ,
poison resistance ( 8 ) , disease save +2, poison save +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. H i t points =
arcane. M a n a = arcane. Resistances = enhancement. Saves =
enhancement.
Activation: Use A c t i v a t e d .
Caster L e v e l : 13th.
Market Price: 149,200 gp.
Slot: N e c k .
Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Slot: N e c k
Weight: 2 lbs.
Spioer-Fang Choker
Description: W h e n the fangs of a slain crystal lurker
(native to the Crystal Caverns) are set i n a special manner,
this clever mystical artifact is b o r n . H o w the first crafters
came upon this p h e n o m e n o n is a mystery, but those privy to
the secret magics o f its crafting are i n great demand, as are
those w h o can secure the fangs i n the first place.
Powers: Dex + 1 , C o n + 1 , mana +5, cold resistance ( 2 ) , magic
resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. M a n a = enhance-
ment. Resistances = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 9,700 gp.
Slot: N e c k .
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Spikeo Leather WolF Collar
Description: O r i g i n a l l y developed by the tizmak or some other
more shamanistic race, i t is thought, for the C o l d a i n dwarves i f
Velious, this i t e m has somehow fallen i n t o use by h u m a n o i d races.
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T h i s seems a t f i r s t r a t h e r i r o n i c , s i n c e t h e c o l l a r s w e r e c r e a t e d f o r
use b y t h e h u n t i n g d o g s o f t h e C o l d a i n i n o r d e r t o i m p a r t s o m e o f
Piercing Weapons
t h e c u n n i n g o f t h e w o l f t o these w e l l - t r a i n e d a n i m a l s . H o w e v e r , T h i s class o f w e a p o n s i n c l u d e s spears, d a g g e r s , a n d s i m i l a r
t h e c o l l a r s w e r e w a s t e d o n t h e d o g s , a f t e r a l l , as t h e y imbue instruments.
humanoids w i t h additional magical power. P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : P i e r c i n g w e a p o n s are u s u a l l y m a d e f r o m
Powers: W i s + 1 , mana +3. a c o m b i n a t i o n o f w o o d a n d m e t a l , o r are a l l m e t a l . T h e y h a v e a
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a - pointed end meant for attacking, and often have a relatively long

tion. handle. S o m e a l l o w wielders t o attack w i t h reach. Statistics for

c o m m o n weapons c a nbe found i n "Table 5-2: T y p i c a l H a r d -
Caster Level: 3rd.
ness, H i t P o i n t s , a n d B r e a k D C s f o r C o m m o n I t e m s " ; extrapolate
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,660 gp.
o t h e r i t e m s ' s t a t i s t i c s f r o m these samples, w h e n necessary. E a c h
Slot: Neck. + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o a t t a c k s adds 1 p o i n t t o a weapon's
Weight: 1 lb. hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s , a n d each + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t bonus t o
d a m a g e adds 1 p o i n t t o a w e a p o n ' s B r e a k D C . A t t a c k e r s c a n n o t
Talisman OF Evasion d a m a g e m a g i c w e a p o n s unless t h e a t t a c k b o n u s o f t h e s t r i k i n g
D e s c r i p t i o n : I t is a r e l a t i v e l y easy w e a p o n is a t l e a s t as h i g h as t h e s t r u c k w e a p o n ' s a t t a c k b o n u s .
' m a t t e r t o piece together t h e history A c t i v a t i o n : P i e r c i n g w e a p o n s are use-activated unless o t h e r -
a n d purpose o f these talismans w h e n wise specified i nt h e i r d e s c r i p t i o n .
o n e takes i n t o a c c o u n t t h e i d e n t i t y o f t h e R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T ogenerate piercing weapons randomly,
shissar c r e a t o r s a n d t h e n a m e i t s e l f o f t h e
roll o n "Table 5 - 1 8 : Piercing Weapons."
item. Considering
the benefits t h e tal-
ismans confer, it's
clear t h a t these t a l - Table 5-18: Piercing Weapons
ismans were created Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
w i t h the a i m of stav-
ing o f f exposure t o
01-40 — — — Combine Dagger 2,302

the one and only 41-70 — — — Dragoon Dirk 3,427 gp

Crysknife 4 , 8 0 2 gp
t h i n g t h e shissar s e e m 71-90 01-10
— —
~wr> f e a r : t h e G r e e n m i s t ,
w h i c h is w h a t d r o v e t h e m
91-97 11-20
— — Dagger of Dropping 12,802 gp
18,007 gp
f r o m K u n a r k t o L u c l i n i nthe first place.
98-100 21-40
— — Obsidian Shard

P o w e r s : D i s e a s e r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , m a g i c resis-
— 41-65 06-18 — Gloomwater Harpoon 2 6 , 5 0 6 gp

t a n c e ( 8 ) , p o i s o n r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , disease s a v e — 66-85 01-05 — Despair Needle 32,827 gp

+ 1 , m a g i c s a v e + 2 , p o i s o n save + 1 . — 86-95 06-10 — Riptide Spear 37,001 gp

B o n u s types: R e s i s t a n c e s = enhancement. — 96-98 11-15

— Slime-Coated Harpoon 4 3 , 8 2 7 gp

Saves = e n h a n c e m e n t . — 99-100 16-20

— Glowing Iron Pike 4 5 , 3 0 5 gp

Caster Level: 15th. — — 21-30 — Crystalline Spear 5 0 , 7 0 0 gp

A f f l i c t i o n Efficiency I I I .
Focus Effect:
— — 31-50
— Windruned Dagger 6 6 , 4 2 7 gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : 18,500 gp.
— — 51-70 — Othmir Chieftain Spear 8 4 , 2 0 4 gp
Slot: Neck.
— — 71-90 — Sebilite Croaking Dirk 103,702 gp
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s .
— — 71-75 01-30 Intricate Silver Rapier 1,142,320 gp

Talisman O F Vhal Sera — — 96-99 31-60 Electrum-Bladed Koshigatana 1,214,320 gp

D e s c r i p t i o n : D j i n n have an unusual m e t h o d — — 100 61-100 Fanged-Skull Stiletto 1,445,302 gp

of determining rank and power amongst o n e

another: they adorn themselves w i t h jewelry
and other trappings o f power i n a nattempt t o make themselves Combinebagger
a p p e a r m o r e i n f l u e n t i a l . H o w e v e r , s o m e d j i n n j e w e l r y is f o r m o r e D e s c r i p t i o n : F o r its b r i e f t i m e , t h e C o m b i n e Empire shone.
t h a n a p p e a r a n c e s , a n d possesses t r u e p o w e r . O n e o f i t s l a s t i n g l e g a c i e s is t h e m a g i c a l w e a p o n s n o w possessed
Powers: I n t +1, W i s +1, C h a+2. m a i n l y b y t h e g y p s i e s o f N o r r a t h . A l t h o u g h t h e s e w e a p o n s are o f
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = e n h a n c e m e n t . s i m p l e c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e i r m a g i c a l n a t u r e makes t h e m very useful
to adventurers.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
M a r k e t Price: 9,000 gp. P o w e r s : T h i s dagger has a + 1 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d damage.
C o m b i n e Dagger ( l d 3 + l , delay 4 ; A C 13, hardness 1 1 , 3 h p ,
Slot: Neck.
Break D C 25).
Weight: — .
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t .

Tserrina's Symbol Caster Level: 3rd.

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e mystic Tserrina Syl'Tor o f the T o w e r of Frozen M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,302 gp.

S h a d o w created dozens o f m a g i c a l i t e m s a n d t e c h n i q u e s t h r o u g h o u t Slot: Piercing.
h e r career. M a n y o f these i t e m s are focused u p o n i m p r o v i n g t h e Weight: 1 lb.
m i n d , a n d t h i s d e l i c a t e , b e a u t i f u l p e n d a n t is n o e x c e p t i o n .
Powers: I n t +2, W i s +2, C h a + 2 , mana +7. Crysknipe
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = e n h a n c e - D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e gnolls o fN o r r a t h have relatively primitive
ment. societies. T h e i r s h a m a n s are t h e masters o f a l l o f t h e m a g i c k n o w n
Caster Level: 6 t h . t o t h e g n o l l s . O n e o f these magics i n v o l v e s e n c h a n t i n g t h e great
t e e t h o f t h e g i a n t serpents t h a t o f t e n share t h e g n o l l s ' caverns.
M a r k e t Price: 19,420 gp.
P o w e r s : T h i s w e a p o n is e q u i v a l e n t t o a d a g g e r w i t h a + 1 b o n u s
Slot: Neck.
t o a t t a c k s a n d a + 2 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e massive q u a l i t y .
Weight: — .
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Crysknife ( l d 4 + 2 , delay 5; A C 12, hardness 11,5 hp, Break D C 26).
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 4 t h .
Market Price: 4,802 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 5 lbs.
Crystalline Spear
Description: T h e o r i g i n o f these spears made o f pure crystal is
now lost to history. Some suspect the C o m b i n e Empire, but others
disagree, for the weapons of t h a t empire were m a i n l y metallic i n
nature. These spears are few and far between, mostly found i n the
hoards o f dragons these days, w h i c h has led some to believe the
weapons are a creation o f the dragons themselves.
Powers: T h i s shortspear, crafted entirely of crystal, has a +3
bonus to attacks and damage, as w e l l as the hardness and keen
abilities. W h e n used by a rogue, the crystalline spear adds + l d 6 to
her backstab damage.
Crystalline Spear ( l d 6 + 3 , c r i t 1 9 - 2 0 ( x 3 ) , delay 5; A C 7,
hardness 7, 5 hp, Break D C 2 6 ) .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 50,900 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 6.8 lbs.
Dagger OFDropping
Description: T h i s dagger is the result of another set of enchant-
ments k n o w n to the gnolls. T h e shamans of the S p l i t Paw caverns
have learned to enchant knives and daggers w i t h the spirits of
those they have k i l l e d . W h e n a target is attacked w i t h the dagger,
it sometimes feels the last moments o f death of the spirit held i n
the dagger, momentarily weakening the target.
Powers: T h i s i r o n dagger has a +2 bonus to attacks and damage.
It may also process (Proc D C 20) a weaken spell (Fort D C 13) upon
its target w i t h a successful h i t .
Dagger of D r o p p i n g ( l d 3 + 2 , delay 4; A C 13, hardness 12,4 hp,
Break D C 26).
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 12,802 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Despair NeebLe
Description: A creation of the Claws o f Veeshan, this fine
weapon has been made for the h u m a n o i d allies of the dragons. I t
is a simple-seeming dagger w i t h a fine, t h i n blade and n o cross-
piece, and thus is very lightweight.
Powers: T h i s metal dagger has a +3 bonus to attacks and a +2
bonus to damage, as w e l l as the speed ability.
Despair Needle ( l d 3 + 2 , delay 3; A C 13, hardness 13, 4 hp,
Break D C 25).
Str + 1 , electricity resistance ( 2 ) , magic resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k bonus =
enhancement. Damage bonus = enhancement. Resistances =
augmentation.
Caster Level: 5 t h .
Market Price: 32,827 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 1 l b .
Dragoon Dirk
Description: These large daggers are enchanted through the
hateful magic of the dark elves and g i v e n t o t h e i r elite troops o f
men called Dragoons. Each dagger is a beautiful piece of work,
despite the dark runes of hate etched i n t o the blade.
Powers: T h i s metal dagger has a +1 bonus to attacks.
Dragoon Dirk ( l d 3 , delay 4; A C 12, hardness 11,3 hp, Break D C 25)
Dex + 1 , magic resistance ( 1 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement. Resistance = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 3,427 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
ElectruoD-BlaOeO Koshigatana
Description: These weapons are remnants of a lost age, their
style and o r i g i n u n k n o w n . Interestingly, t h o u g h , the kobolds of
Odus use weapons similar i n style to this type o f blade. T h e
weapon appears as a slightly curved, short-bladed, rapier-like
weapon, w i t h an engraved h i l t and colorfully embroidered h i l t .
T h e blade, as the name implies, is made o f electrum. These
weapons are n o w found only i n the hoards o f dragons or i n equally
secret or m y t h i c places.
Powers: T h i s weapon functions as a rapier w i t h a +6 bonus to
attacks and damage as w e l l as the hardness and speed abilities. I t
may also process (Proc D C 23) the alacrity spell upon its wielder
o n a successful h i t .
Electrum-Bladed Koshigatana ( l d 4 + 6 , delay 3; A C 7, hardness
18, 9 h p , Break D C 3 1 ) .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
Market Price: 1,214,320 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 5 lbs.
FangeO-Skull Stiletto
Description: These ponderous-seeming ornamental daggers
get their name from the fanged skull that sits u p o n the crosspiece
of the weapon, the dagger's blade extending from the lower jaw of
the skull. T h e y are very ancient and are t h o u g h t t o predate the
C o m b i n e Empire by a good many years. T h e i r exact origins are
u n k n o w n , as is the way by w h i c h they came i n t o their current use:
for some years now, such daggers have seen regular use among the
masters o f certain rogues' guilds.
Powers: T h i s metal-and-bone dagger has a + 6 bonus to attacks
and damage, as w e l l as the massive and speed abilities. W h e n used
by a rogue, i t adds + l d 6 to his backstab damage.
Fanged-Skull Stiletto ( l d 4 + 6 , delay 4; A C 11, hardness 16, 10
hp, Break D C 3 0 ) .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
Market Price: 1,445,302 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 5 lbs.
GLoocncoater Harpoon
Description: T h e name "harpoon" is somewhat misleading, as
this weapon is actually the b i l l of the large swordfish-like preda-
tors that guard Kedge Keep. If removed from the creature and then
properly treated and enchanted by one w i t h the appropriate
magical knowledge, i t results i n this unusual weapon.
Powers: T h i s weapon is equivalent to a shortspear w i t h a +3
bonus to attacks and damage.
G l o o m w a t e r H a r p o o n ( l d 6 + 3 , delay 5; A C 6, hardness 8,8 hp,
Break D C 2 6 ) .
Str + 2 , h p +6.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement. H i t points = augmentation.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 26,506 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
Weight: 3 lbs.
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Glowing Iron Pike (usually obsidian) can become p o t e n t weapons. Such

weapons d o n ' t l o o k l i k e a n y t h i n g t o fear, perhaps,
D e s c r i p t i o n : These weapons are fashioned
b e i n g essentially c a r v e d pieces o f jagged r o c k , b u t
i n a n a n t i q u a t e d style, h a i l i n g f r o m a t i m e
t h e y c a n give a n o p p o n e n t q u i t e a surprise.
w h e n M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e was s t i l l a m o n g
P o w e r s : T h i s j a g g e d p i e c e o f r o c k is e q u i v a -
the l i v i n g rather t h a n the undead crea-
e n t t o a dagger w i t h a + 2 b o n u s t o attacks and
t u r e h e is n o w . T h e r e a r e o n l y a f e w o f
d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e p o n d e r o u s q u a l i t y . I t c a n
these weapons i n use n o w e v e n i n
a l s o p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 0 ) t h e flaming a b i l i t y
C a s t l e M i s t m o o r e , w h e r e t h e y are u s e d
against its t a r g e t o n a successful h i t .
a m o n g Mayong's elite h o n o r guard.
T h e glowing iron pike is a l a r g e O b s i d i a n S h a r d ( l d 3 + 2 a n d flaming
weapon made entirely o f rune- p r o c ( + 2 d 6 ) , delay 5; A C 9, h a r d -
engraved iron, although it ness 1 0 , 9 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
weighs less t h a n a n o r m a B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
wooden-hafted pike. While ment.
it c a n glow w i t h a harmless
Caster Level: 6th.
r a d i a n c e , i t is r u m o r e d t h a t
M a r k e t P r i c e : 18,007 gp.
t h i s l i g h t is m o r e t h e n m e r e
illumination when the weapon Slot: Piercing.

is i n t h e h a n d s o f a s e r v a n t o f W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
Mayong Mistmoore.
Othoilr
Powers: This metal weapon
is e q u i v a l e n t t o a l o n g s p e a r ChleFtaln
w i t h a +3 bonus t o at- Spear
tacks a n d D e s c r i p t i o n :
damage. I t T h e s e g r e a t spears a r e
sheds l i g h t carved w i t h runes o f power and
in a 20-foot radius tipped w i t h a crustacean shell
at t h e w i l l o f t h e w i e l d e r . s h a r p e n e d t o a deadly edge. T h e y
G l o w i n g I r o n Pike ( l d 8 + 3 , delay are t h e s i g n o f r u l e r s h i p o f t h e
6 , r e a c h w e a p o n ; A C 6, h a r d n e s s 1 3 , chieftains o f t h e o t h m i r o f t h e
23 h p , Break D C 2 8 ) . C o b a l t Scar. O n o c c a s i o n , a n a d -
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = enhancement. venturer will prove himself worthy enough
Damage = enhancement. t o a c h i e f t a i n t h a t t h e c h i e f g i v e s h i s spear t o t h e
a d v e n t u r e r a n d has a n e w o n e m a d e f o r h i m s e l f .
Activation: Use Activated.
Caster Level: 9th. P o w e r s : T h i s w o o d - a n d - s h e l l s p e a r has a + 5 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s
a n d a + 4 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e massive a b i l i t y . ( R a r e r
M a r k e t Price: 45,305 gp.
v e r s i o n s a r e a l s o e n c h a n t e d w i t h t h e bane [bulthar] a b i l i t y . )
Slot: Piercing.
O t h m i r C h i e f t a i n S p e a r ( I d 1 0 + 4 , d e l a y 6; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 9 , 1 3
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
h p , Break D C 26)

Intricate Silver Rapier I n t + 2 , W i s + 2 , C h a + 1 , m a n a + 6 , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , p o i s o n

r e s i s t a n c e ( 2 ) , disease s a v e + 1 .
D e s c r i p t i o n : A m o n g t h e sarnak, a few p o w e r f u l masters earn
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
t h e h o n o r t o w i e l d these w e a p o n s . T h e y are m o r e c e r e m o n i a l t o
m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances
t h e sarnak t h a n a c t u a l w e a p o n s used f o r b a t t l e ; h o w e v e r , t h e y
= enhancement. Save = enhancement.
h a v e b e e n u s e d as s u c h w h e n t h e s a r n a k s ' h o m e s h a v e been
i n v a d e d . A s i t s n a m e i n d i c a t e s , t h i s w e a p o n is a n e x q u i s i t e Caster Level: 14th.

silver rapier, finely crafted w i t h m a n y t i n y runes along M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 4 , 2 0 4 g p ( 1 3 2 , 2 0 4 g p w i t h bane a b i l i t y ) .

t h e l e n g t h o f its b l a d e , d e c o r a t e d w i t h m o t h e r - o f -
i V i pearl inlays u p o n its h i l t . T h e o w n e r o l Mich a
L j g f ^ i i b l a d e seems t o i n h e r e n t l y e a r n t h e respeel o l
t h o s e w h o see h i m w i t h i t .
P o w e r s : T h i s f i n e s i l v e r y r a p i e r has a + 7
bonus to attacks and a +5 bonus to damage
as w e l l as t h e defending a b i l i t y .
Intricate Silver Rapier ( l d 4 + 5 , delay 4 ;
A C 6, hardness 1 7 , 1 0 h p , Break D C 2 8 ) .
Cha +4.
Slot: Piercing.
W e i g h t : 6.3 lbs.
Riptioe Spear
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s w e a p o n l o o k s l i k e a s i m p l e spear m a d e o f
w o o d w i t h a h e a d o f c a r v e d s t o n e . F i s h scales a n d c a r v e d f i n s a r e
t i e d t o t h e t o p o f t h e spear as w e l l , n e a r t h e s p e a r h e a d . This
w e a p o n is a c r e a t i o n o f t h e s h a m a n o f t h e w a t e r g o b l i n s n e a r
F a y d w e r . A l t h o u g h i t is n o t b l e s s e d w i t h p o w e r f u l e n c h a n t m e n t s
f o r b a t t l e , t h e spear does g r a n t t h e a b i l i t y t o b r e a t h e u n d e r w a t e r .

Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . P o w e r s : T h i s wood-and-stone shortspear has a + 2 bonus t o

A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhance- attacks a n d damage. W h i l e i t is h e l d , t h e w i e l d e r g a i n s t h e

ment. c o n s t a n t b e n e f i t o f a n e n d u r i n g breath s p e l l .

Caster Level: 20th. R i p t i d e S p e a r ( l d 6 + 2 , d e l a y 5; A C 6, h a r d n e s s 7 , 1 0 h p , B r e a k

DC 25)
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,142,320 gp.
Slot: Piercing. C o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 1 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( - 2 ) , m a g i c resis-
tance (-2).
W e i g h t : 1.5 l b s .
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e s = e n h a n c e -
Obsioian Sharo ment.

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e caverns o f Solusek's Eye are Caster Level: 6 t h .

magically charged. Sometimes, t h e rock i n t h e M a r k e t Price: 39,001 gp.
caverns become filled w i t h this magical, fiery Slot: Piercing.
energy. Properly harvested, shards o f t h i s r o c k W e i g h t : 4.5 lbs.
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Sebilite Croaking Dirk P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : M o s t r a n g e d w e a p o n s are c o n s t r u c t e d o f

a c o m b i n a t i o n o f m e t a l a n d w o o d , o r perhaps bone. Statistics for
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e weapons are a c r e a t i o n o f t h e frogloks t h a t
c o m m o n weapons c a n be found i n" T a b l e 5 - 2 : Typical Hard-
i n h a b i t t h e c i t y o f O l d S e b i l i s , b u t f o r reasons u n k n o w n t h e y w e r e
ness, H i t Points, and B r e a k D C s for C o m m o n Items"; extrapolate
c o n f i s c a t e d b y t h e g o l e m s t h a t g u a r d t h e d e e p recesses o f t h e r u i n s .
o t h e r i t e m s ' s t a t i s t i c s f r o m these samples, w h e n necessary. E a c h
It's b e e n r u m o r e d t h a t t h e d i r k s o n c e possessed g r e a t e r p o w e r s , b u t
+ 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o a t t a c k s adds 1 p o i n t t o a w e a p o n ' s
t h a t these a b i l i t i e s w e r e s t r i p p e d f r o m t h e m .
hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s , a n d each + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t bonus t o
P o w e r s : T h i s h e a v y m e t a l dagger has a + 4 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d
d a m a g e adds 1 p o i n t t o a w e a p o n ' s B r e a k D C . A t t a c k e r s c a n n o t
d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e massive a n d speed a b i l i t i e s . W h e n u s e d b y
d a m a g e m a g i c w e a p o n s unless t h e a t t a c k b o n u s o f t h e s t r i k i n g
a r o g u e , a croaking dirk a d d s + l d 6 t o h e r b a c k s t a b d a m a g e .
w e a p o n i s a t l e a s t as h i g h as t h e s t r u c k w e a p o n ' s a t t a c k b o n u s .
S e b i l i t e C r o a k i n g D i r k ( l d 4 + 4 , delay 4; A C 12, hardness 1 4 , 6
A c t i v a t i o n : R a n g e d w e a p o n s are u s e - a c t i v a t e d unless o t h e r -
h p , Break D C 2 8 )
wise specified i n t h e i r d e s c r i p t i o n .
D e x + 1 , C h a + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 2 ) , m a g i c resistance ( 2 ) ,
R a n d o m Generation: T o generate ranged weapons randomly,
p o i s o n resistance ( 2 ) .
roll o n "Table 5-19:Ranged Weapons."
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhance-
m e n t . Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Table 5-19: Rangeb Weapons
Caster Level: 12th. Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
M a r k e t Price: 103,902 gp.
1-30 01-15 — — LarkTwitter Arrow 157 gp
Slot: Piercing.
31-60 16-20 — — Pondfish Spine 183 gp
W e i g h t : 3.2 l b s .
61-95 21-31 — — Underbulk Claw 9 4 6 gp
— 31-65 01-10 — Gloomwater Arrow 1,007 gp
Sliooe-Coateb Harpoon
96-100 66-95 11-15 — LarkTwitter Bow 8 , 3 2 0 gp
Description: T h e ruins o f O l d Sebilis still
h o l d a g r e a t d e a l o f p o w e r l e f t o v e r f r o m t h e age — — 16-30 — Runed Oak Bow 18,630 gp
o f t h e i k s a r . T h i s m a g i c c a n seep i n t o a n y t h i n g — — 31-45 — Talisen, Bow of the Trailblazer 19,780 gp
given long enough, even into t h e slime o f the — 96-100 46-50 — Shissar Fang 24,100 gp
u n c l e a n subterranean waterways a n d t h e caches
— — 51-70 — Light Velium Bow 5 1 , 0 0 0 gp
o f weapons that lie therein.
— — 71-90 — Bow of the Huntsman 7 2 , 6 0 0 gp
Powers: This wood-and-iron weapon,
— — 91-100 01-50 Bow of Shadows 107,975 gp
e q u i v a l e n t t o a spear, h a s a + 3 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s
a n d a + 4 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e — — — 51-100 Bow of Doom 1,280,600 gp
distance a b i l i t y .
Slime-Coated H a r p o o n ( l d 8 + 4 , d e l a y 5; I—
A C 7, h a r d n e s s 8 , 1 1 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 )
Wis +2, mana +2.
Bocoopt)oocn
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
D e s c r i p t i o n : Just p i c k i n g u p t h i s g r e a t w e a p o n g i v e s o n e a c h i l l
ment. Damage = enhancement. M a n a = augmentation.
d o w n t h e s p i n e . I t is m a d e o f s o m e u n i d e n t i f i a b l e w o o d , c a r v e d
Caster Level: 10th.
w i t h n u m e r o u s r u n e s a n d s y m b o l s across i t s s u r f a c e . E a c h o f t h e s e
Market Price: 43,827gp. runes a n d symbols, i f i d e n t i f i e d o r translated, represents t h e w o r d
Slot: Piercing. or c o n c e p t o f " d e a t h " i n a l l t h e k n o w n languages o f N o r r a t h —
W e i g h t : 4.7 lbs. a n d p r e s u m a b l y m a n y o t h e r u n k n o w n languages.
Powers: T h i s superior masterwork m i g h t y (Str 20) shadewood
Winbrunebt)agger c o m p o s i t e l o n g b o w is e n c h a n t e d w i t h a + 6 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s a r n a k are a f a i r l y c i v i l i z e d species w h o use d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e hardness a n d distance a b i l i t i e s ( n o t e t h a t t h e
assassins t o k i l l t h o s e t h a t o p p o s e t h e m — a l t h o u g h i t is d e b a t a b l e +2 e n h a n c e m e n t bonus t o attacks f r o m itssuperior masterwork
w h e t h e r t h i s is a s i g n o f c i v i l i z a t i o n o r n o t . R e g a r d l e s s , sarnak q u a l i t y does n o t stack w i t h t h e + 6 a t t a c k b o n u s f r o m its e n c h a n t -
c r a f t e r s m a k e a v a r i e t y o f w e a p o n s f o r t h e s e assassins t o use, a n d m e n t ) . I t can be d r a w n or strung o n l y by a character w i t h S t r e n g t h
t h e windruned dagger is a m o n g t h e d e a d l i e r o f s u c h w e a p o n s . T h i s 18 o r h i g h e r . I f t h e a r c h e r u s i n g t h e b o w k n o w s t h e w o r d " d e a t h "
f i n e l y c r a f t e d dagger has a d u l l s i l v e r b l a d e , e t c h e d w i t h sigils o f i n t h e n a t i v e language o f t h e target (this requires a Language
power that trap t h e power o f storms w i t h i n i t . c h e c k [ D C 15] i f t h e archer has o n l y 3 o r fewer ranks i n t h a t
t o n g u e ) , t h e b o w is c o n s i d e r e d a bane w e a p o n a g a i n s t t h a t t a r g e t .
P o w e r s : T h i s smallish m e t a l dagger has a + 4 bonus t o attacks
a n d a + 3 b o n u s t o d a m a g e . I t c a n also process ( P r o c D C 2 0 ) t h e B o w o f D o o m ( l d 8 + 6 , r a n g e 2 2 0 f t . , d e l a y 5; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 1 4 ,
careless l i g h t n i n g s p e l l ( R e f l e x h a l f , D C 1 9 ) a g a i n s t i t s t a r g e t o n a 9 hp, Break D C 3 3 )
successful h i t . Str + 3 , D e x + 3 , C o n + 3 , W i s + 3 , h p + 1 0 , m a n a + 6 , acid
W i n d r u n e d D a g g e r ( l d 3 + 3 a n d careless lightning p r o c , d e l a y 4 ; resistance ( 3 ) , c o l d resistance ( 3 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 3 ) , fire
AC 13, hardness 14, 6 h p , Break D C 2 7 ) r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 3 ) , a c i d save

B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t . + 1 , c o l d save + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y s a v e + 1 , f i r e save + 1 , m a g i c save + 1 ,

s o n i c save + 1 .
Caster Level: 11th.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
Market Price: 66,427 gp.
m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = resistance. Saves =
Slot: Piercing.
resistance.
Weight: 1 lb.
Caster Level: 18th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,280,600 g p .
Rangeb Weapons Slot: Ranged (archery).
R a n g e d w e a p o n s are used t o a t t a c k e n e m i e s a t a d i s t a n c e . T h e y W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
include magically enhanced bows a n d weapons designed t o be
t h r o w n , s u c h as t h r o w i n g axes a n d s h u r i k e n s .
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Bou> O F Shaootos
Description: T h i s most unusual longbow,
apparently made o f solidified shadow-stuff, is
thought to have originated o n the m o o n of
L u c l i n i n the area called the U m b r a l Plains. U p o n
close inspection, many swear they can see things
inside the dense, shadowy darkness that makes up
the bow.
Powers: T h i s longbow has the distance and speed
abilities. D u r i n g the n i g h t , i t has a +5 bonus to attacks
and damage, w h i l e d u r i n g the day i t has o n l y a +2 bonus
to attacks and damage.
Bow of Shadows ( l d 8 + 2 [daytime] or l d 8 + 5 [ n i g h t ] ,
range 200 ft., delay 4; A C 6, hardness 1 1 , 6 hp, Break
D C 26)
Str +3, W i s +3, h p + 6 , mana + 4 , acid resistance
(1), cold resistance ( 1 ) , electricity resistance ( 1 ) ,
fire resistance ( 1 ) , magic resistance ( 1 ) , sonic
resistance ( 1 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t -
tack = enhancement. Damage = enhancement. H i t
points = augmentation. M a n a = augmentation.
Resistances = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 15th.
Market Price: 107,975 gp.
Slot: Ranged (archery).
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Boto O F the Huntsman
Description: T h i s massive, yet finely crafted oaken
bow is carved w i t h many animals u p o n its surface;
despite its great size, such a bow is strangely light i n
the hand. These weapons are actually created by
h u n t s m e n of Kael D r a k k e l , and flecks of v e l i u m can
be seen embedded i n the wood. T h e presence of
this substance makes the bow c h i l l to the t o u c h ,
a l t h o u g h this does n o t h a r m the wielder i n any
way.
Powers: T h i s m i g h t y (Str 16) longbow has a +3
bonus to attacks and damage as well as the distance and massive
abilities. I t may also process (Proc D C 20) an effect identical to
the spirit strike spell (Reflex half, D C 17) upon its target; this effect
is transferred t h r o u g h the bow's a m m u n i t i o n .
Bow o f the H u n t s m a n ( I d 10+3 and spirit strike proc, range 200
ft., delay 6; A C 6, hardness 10, 4 hp, Break D C 26)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 72,600 gp.
Slot: Ranged (archery).
Weight: 2 lbs.
Gloocncuater A r r o w
Description: These arrows are made by the residents of Kedge
Keep for their land-bound allies. Carved o f wood and bone and
using marine vegetation for fletching, these arrows are highly
enchanted.
Powers: These arrows grant a +4 bonus to attacks and damage,
as well as the distance ability. N o t e that, w h i l e attack and damage
bonuses o f bows and t h e i r a m m u n i t i o n d o stack, the distance
ability o f these arrows w i l l n o t stack w i t h that of any bow used t o
fire t h e m (i.e., the range increment is simply doubled, n o t tripled
in such a case).
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 12th.
Market Price: 1,007 gp (per arrow).
Slot: Ranged ( a m m u n i t i o n ) .
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
LarkTwitter Arrow
Description: These arrows are crafted by the pixies
of Lesser Faydark. T h e y are made o f wood and have
very colorful fletching. T h o u g h light, they fly straight
and true.
Powers: These arrows are enchanted w i t h a
+2 bonus to attacks and damage, and, due to
their small nocks, gain a +20-ft. bonus to
the range increment w h e n fired.
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement.
Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price:
167 gp (per arrow).
Slot: Ranged
(ammunition).
Weight: 0.1
lbs.
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tion: These
small bows are
crafted by the pixies o f the Lesser Faydark ( w h o use t h e m as great
longbows) from the m i g h t y trees that occupy that area. T h e y are
t h e n enchanted and painted i n very colorful designs.
Powers: T h i s silk-strung shortbow (see details on silk bow-
strings i n the Trade Skills section of Chapter 6, under "Fletching")
has a +1 bonus to attacks and damage, as well as the speed ability.
L a r k T w i t t e r Bow ( l d 6 + l , delay 4; A C 7, hardness 6, 3 hp,
Break D C 21)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 8,320 gp.
Slot: Ranged (archery).
Weight: 0.7 lbs.
Light VeLiuon BOLD
Description: These weapons are crafted mainly by the chetari
of the Dragon Necropolis, a l t h o u g h a few other races m i g h t k n o w
the technique as w e l l . T h e y are made entirely o f the highly
magical material v e l i u m , and t h e n frost enchantments are drawn
from w i t h i n the v e l i u m .
Powers: T h i s m i g h t y (Str 20) longbow has a +3 bonus to
attacks and damage as w e l l as the frost ability. I t can be drawn or
strung o n l y by a character w i t h Strength 18 or higher.
L i g h t V e l i u m Bow ( l d 8 + 3 plus 2d6 cold, range 100 ft., delay 5;
A C 6, hardness 23, 11 h p , Break D C 31)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
Market Price: 51,000 gp.
Slot: Ranged (archery).
Weight: 4 lbs.
PonhFish Spine
Description: T h e Lake o f 111 O m e n i n K u n a r k is home to a
number o f creatures, one o f w h i c h is the pondfish sturgeon. T h e
spines o f this creatures are quite poisonous and, i f properly
harvested and magically prepared, can be used as deadly weapons
even after the creature is dead. T h e y can be t h r o w n reasonably
w e l l , but aren't really viable as melee weapons.
Powers: T h i s weapon is m u c h like a dart w i t h a +1 bonus to
attacks and damage, as well as the poisoned ability.
If a spine is used as a melee weapon, the wielder suffers a - 2
attack penalty. Regardless o f the method used to attack w i t h i t ,
the spine w i l l break u p o n the first successful h i t and n o longer be
usable.
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Pondfish Spine ( l d 3 + l and +2d6 poison, range 10 ft., delay 4; Market Price: 19,780 gp.
A C 9, hardness 3, 2 hp, Break D C 18) Slot: Ranged (archery).
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement. Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Caster Level: 5th.
Market Price: 183 gp (per spine). UnberbulkClato
Slot: Ranged ( t h r o w i n g ) . Description: I n the caverns o f the m o o n o f L u c l i n , there are
Weight: 2 lbs. large insect-like creatures called underbulks. T h e larger ones have
claws that, if properly harvested, can be used as weapons. U n f o r -
Runcb Oak BOLD tunately, these creatures also smell terrible, and this stench lingers
in their body parts after death as well. Luckily the strong smell
Description: T h e centaurs of South Karana enjoy their archery
fades shortly after death, but the odor still remains enough to
and their crafts. These bows are crafted for young princes and
discourage others from interacting w i t h the claws' carrier.
princesses o f their k i n d , wrought w i t h great craft and unique
centaur magic. A s the name implies, this bow is made o f oak and Powers: T h i s weapon is roughly equivalent to a dagger w i t h a
carved w i t h runes o f power. +2 bonus to attacks and damage. W h e n the claw is used i n melee,
however, the wielder suffers a - 1 circumstance penalty to attacks.
Powers: T h i s m i g h t y ( + 3 ) double-cam shortbow (see details
Regardless o f the method used t o attack w i t h i t , an underbulk claw
o n cams i n the Trade Skills section o f Chapter 6, under "Fletching")
takes l d 4 points o f damage upon any successful h i t (but note its
is enchanted w i t h a + 2 bonus to attacks and damage, as well as the
hardness o f 2 ) , and i t is n o longer usable once it breaks.
keen ability.
A n y creature w i t h the scent ability can detect this item — and
Runed Oak Bow ( l d 6 + 2 , crit 19-20 ( x 4 ) , range 90 ft., delay 4;
thus the claw's wielder — at three times the base range.
A C 7, hardness 8, 4 hp, Break D C 25)
U n d e r b u l k C l a w ( l d 3 + 2 , range 15 ft., delay 4; A C 8, hardness
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
2, 6 hp, Break D C 20)
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Cha - 2 .
Market Price: 18,630 gp.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = circumstance. A t t a c k = enhance-
Slot: Ranged (archery).
ment. Damage = enhancement.
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Market Price: 946 gp.
Shissar Fang Slot: Ranged ( t h r o w i n g ) .
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Description: Shissar are ancient, powerful, and highly
magical creatures. T h e i r very fangs, if properly removed, can
be used as effective throwing weapons. Alternately, the fangs
can be held instead of t h r o w n to gain some of the magic o f
the shissar.
Powers: T h i s weapon is equivalent to a dart w i t h a +3
bonus to attacks and damage, as well as the keen ability. I f
a fang is used as a melee weapon, the wielder suffers a - 2
circumstance penalty to h i t due t o the awkwardness o f the
fang. Regardless o f the method used to attack w i t h i t , the
fang itself takes l d 6 points o f damage upon any success-
ful h i t (but note its hardness o f 4 ) , and i f broken i t
loses all magical properties.
Shissar Fang ( l d 3 + 3 , c r i t 1 9 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , range 20
ft., delay 4; A C 8, hardness 4, 5 hp, Break D C 1
Str +2, Dex +3, C o n + 1 , poison resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t -
tack = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Resistance = augmentation.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 24,100 gp.
Slot: Ranged ( t h r o w i n g ) .
Weight: 0.2 lbs.

TaLisen,Bou>OFth€Trailblaz€r
Description: T h i s is another bow made by the hunts-
men of Kael Drakkel for their favored servants and allies,
crafted o f oak and c o n t a i n i n g flecks of v e l i u m that b o t h
reinforce the bow and empower the enchantments upon i t .
Powers: T h i s linen-strung mighty ( + 3 ) shortbow (see
details o n l i n e n bowstrings i n the Trade Skills section o f
Chapter 6, under "Fletching") has a +2 bonus t o attacks and
damage.
Talisen, Bow o f the Trailblazer ( l d 6 + 2 , range 65 ft., delay
5; A C 7, hardness 9, 4 hp, Break D C 25)
Str + 1 , Dex + 1 , C o n + 1 , h p +3, magic resistance ( 1 ) ,
poison resistance ( 4 ) , poison save + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. A t t a c k =
enhancement. Damage = enhancement. Resistances = en-
hancement. Save = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
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Activation: Use Activated.

Shietos Caster Level: 21st.
M a g i c s h i e l d s c o m e i n a l l t h e sizes, s t y l e s , a n d m a t e r i a l s o f
Market Price: 400,670 gp.
regular shields, b u t w i t h p r o t e c t i v e magic added. S h i e l d bonuses
Slot: Shield.
t o A r m o r Class are a l m o s t always e n h a n c e m e n t bonuses. U n l i k e
n o r m a l e n h a n c e m e n t bonuses, shield e n h a n c e m e n t bonuses t o W e i g h t : 7.3 l b s .

AC stack w i t h A C e n h a n c e m e n t bonuses g r a n t e d b y a r m o r o r
o t h e r b o d y i t e m s ( s u c h as c l o a k s ) . A s h i e l d ' s e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s BoneShielb
does n o t a d d t o bash a t t a c k s . D e s c r i p t i o n : U n d e a d c a n b e f o u n d a n y w h e r e , a n d s o m e are q u i t e

P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : Shields are t y p i c a l l y made o f m e t a l o r large; p r o p e r l y crafted, t h e breastbones o f great skeletons c a n b e

w o o d , a l t h o u g h they c a n be made o f crystal o r m o r e exotic t a k e n a p a r t a n d m a d e i n t o useful, i f s o m e w h a t a w k w a r d shields.

materials. U n a t t e n d e d shields h a v e a n A C o f 6. T y p i c a l s h i e l d P o w e r s : T h e m o s t c o m m o n v a r i e t y o f t h i s i t e m f u n c t i o n s as a
hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s are listed i n " T a b l e 5 - 2 : T y p i c a l Hard- + 1 small shield, a l t h o u g h b u c k l e r s a n d l a r g e s h i e l d s o f s i m i l a r
ness, H i t Points, and B r e a k D C s for C o m m o n Items." Each + 1 design have been reported.
e n h a n c e m e n t bonus adds 1 p o i n t t o a shield's hardness a n d h i t B o n e S h i e l d ( A C + 2 , a r c a n e f a i l u r e 5 % , c h e c k - 1 ; h a r d n e s s 5,
p o i n t s . H o w e v e r , a t t a c k e r s c a n n o t d a m a g e m a g i c shields unless 9 h p , Break D C 22)
t h e e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s o f t h e s t r i k i n g w e a p o n is a t l e a s t as h i g h Disease resistance ( 1 ) , s o n i c resistance ( 1 ) .
as t h e s h i e l d ' s e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s .
B o n u s types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
A c t i v a t i o n : S h i e l d s a r e use a c t i v a t e d s i m p l y b y b e i n g w o r n , as
Caster Level: 3rd.
any armor.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,450 g p .
Random Generation: T o generate shields r a n d o m l y , r o l l o n
Slot: Shield.
"Table 5-20: Shields."
W e i g h t : 9.5 l b s .

Charreb Guarbian Shielo

Table 5-20: Shielbs D e s c r i p t i o n : These shields are prepared b y
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price t h e g n o m e s o f S o l u s e k u s i n g a secret t e c h n i q u e .
01-50 — — — Bone Shield 1,450 gp U s i n g w o o d etched b y t h e magical lava flows
s u r r o u n d i n g t h a t place, t h e y e n c h a n t shields
51-80 — — — Shield of the Forlorn 4 , 6 5 9 gp
a n d o t h e r pieces o f a r m o r . T h e shields are
81-90 — — — Velium Round Shield 5 , 8 0 9 gp usually f o u n d i n t h e hands (or o t h e r append-
91-100 01-30 — — Devlas llkvel 8 , 5 5 3 gp ages) o f t h e c l o c k w o r k g u a r d i a n s w h o p r o t e c t
— 31-60 — — Shiny Brass Shield 12,159 gp t h e gnomes o f t h e Solusek M i n i n g C o m p a n y .
T h e s e shields l o o k l i k e stout, blackened w o o d e n
— 61-90 — — Clay Guardian Shield 12,870 gp
shields covered w i t h red h i g h l i g h t s i n patterns
— 91-97
— — Charred Guardian Shield 1 6 , 4 0 3 gp
unique t oeach shield.
— 98-100 01-05 — Cracked Darkwood Shield 26,134 gp
P o w e r s : T h i s is a + 2 small wooden shield w i t h
— — 06-15 — Ry'gorr Oracle Shield 2 8 , 9 7 0 gp
t h e hardness a b i l i t y .
— — 16-25
— Passive Sunshield 2 9 , 5 5 3 gp C h a r r e d G u a r d i a n S h i e l d ( A C + 3 , arcane

— — 26-35
— Crested Mistmoore Shield 32,319 gp failure 5 % , c h e c k + 0 ; hardness 1 0 , 1 4 h p , Break
— — 36-45 — Crustacean-Shell Shield 3 4 , 7 6 0 gp DC 24)
— — 46-55 — Cryosilk Webshield 51,225 gp Wis +3.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
— — 56-65
— Ornate Rune Shield 5 2 , 5 4 9 gp
AC = enhancement.
— 99-100 66-75
— Shield of Prexus 53,159 gp
Caster Level: 9 t h .
— — 76-85 01-10 Sarnak Battle Shield 3 8 4 , 1 6 5 gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : 16,403 gp.
— — 86-95 11-30 Bladestopper 4 0 0 , 6 7 0 gp
Slot: Shield
— 96-100 31-60 Insignia Protector 6 8 0 , 7 5 9 gp
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
— — 61-100 Shield of Rainbow Hues 1,722,159 gp

Clay Guarbian ShieLb

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e iksar are l o n g g o n e f r o m
Sebilis, but t h e guardians t h e y created are n o t , a n d some o f
these guardians h a v e i n fact b e c o m e m o r e i n t e l l i g e n t t h a n t h e i r
Blabestopper
creators ever t h o u g h t possible. S o m e o f t h e s u r v i v i n g golems were
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e are a n c i e n t a n d p o w e r f u l s h i e l d s , b e l i e v e d
a b l e t o use t h e r e m a i n s o f o t h e r d e s t r o y e d g o l e m s t o c r e a t e s h i e l d s
t o b e a r t i f a c t s o f t h e C o m b i n e E m p i r e . T h e y w e r e r a r e i n ages p a s t
t o a u g m e n t t h e i r o w n c o n s i d e r a b l e p e r s o n a l defenses. These
a n d are e v e n m o r e so n o w ; these days, t h e y seem o n l y t o be f o u n d
s h i e l d s a p p e a r as l a r g e s h i e l d s m a d e f r o m t h i c k layers o f c l a y ,
in t h e hoards o f dragons a n d similarly powerful a n d ancient
hardened t ot h e toughness o f natural stone a n d reinforced w i t h
creatures o f N o r r a t h . T h e s e shields are f o u n d i n d i f f e r e n t styles,
h a r d w o o d s t r a p p i n g a l o n g t h e sides a n d b a c k o f t h e s h i e l d .
b u t t h e i r n a t u r e is o b v i o u s t o t h o s e w h o k n o w o f t h e m w h e n t h e
N o r m a l use c a n n o t s e p a r a t e t h e c l a y f r o m t h e w o o d .
shield blocks a n i n c o m i n g attack a n d runes o f p r o t e c t i o n swirl
a b o u t t h e bearer. P o w e r s : T h i s w o o d e n a n d e a r t h e n d e v i c e f u n c t i o n s as a + 3
large shield.
P o w e r s : T h i s + 6 large steel shield, w h e n n e w l y c r e a t e d , h a s 1 0
c h a r g e s o f t h e s p e l l rune IV, w h i c h c a n b e a c t i v a t e d b y t h e w i e l d e r Clay G u a r d i a n Shield ( A C + 5 , arcane failure 1 5 % , c h e c k - 1 ;

at w i l l as a n a t t a c k a c t i o n . A l l t h e o t h e r c a p a b i l i t i e s o f t h e s h i e l d hardness 1 1 , 19 h p , Break D C 2 4 )
s t i l l r e m a i n e v e n after a l l these charges are used. Hp+13.

Bladestopper ( A C + 8 , arcane failure 1 5 % , check - 1 ; hardness B o n u s types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .

16, 2 6 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 ) Caster Level: 9 t h .
C o n +4, h p +12. Market Price: 12,870 gp.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = e n h a n c e - Slot: Shield.
ment. H i t points = augmentation. W e i g h t : 7.3 l b s .
 C h a p t e r Five: Magic Items

CrackebDarktooob Shielb Str + 2 , C o n + 3 , C h a - 3 .

Description: Shamans o f the M u c k t a i l gnolls, w h o have B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores ( S t r , C o n ) = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A b i l i t y

been at war w i t h the humans o fHighpass for n u m b e r o f score ( C h a ) = circumstance. A C = enhancement.
years, h a v e u s e d a n u m b e r o f s e c r e t e n c h a n t m e n t s o v e r Caster Level: 12th.
t h e years. M o s t o f t h e s e e n c h a n t m e n t s i n v o l v e t h e M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 4 , 7 6 0 gp.
c h a n n e l i n g o f dead g n o l l w a r r i o r spirits i n t o Slot: Shield.
otherwise normal equipment. A number of en-
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
chanted shields were once shaped from
Kunarkan darkwood, though none knows how * CryosilkWebshlelb
t h e g n o l l s c a m e i n t o possession o f s u c h m a t e -
D e s c r i p t i o n : M a d e f r o m t h e silk o f t h e spinechiller
r i a l . I t w a s e v i d e n t l y l o n g a g o , t h o u g h , as a l l
s p i d e r s o f t h e P l a n e o f Fear, t h e s e e x t r e m e l y l i g h t a n d
the shields o f d a r k w o o d are n o w cracked
m a g i c a l s h i e l d s are e n c h a n t e d b y a c l o s e l y g u a r d e d
a n d s p l i n t e r e d w i t h age a n d use.
secret. O f course, s p i n e c h i l l e r spiders, l i k e all d e n i -
P o w e r s : T h i s + 3 large wooden shield a l s o zens o f t h e P l a n e o f Fear, are e x t r e m e l y v i c i o u s a n d
has t h e bashing a b i l i t y . w o n ' t g i v e u p t h e i r s i l k l i g h t l y . T h e r e s u l t i n g rare
Cracked Darkwood Shield ( A C +5, M i t e m is a s h i e l d m a d e o f a l m o s t w e i g h t l e s s t r a n s p a r -
arcane failure 1 5 % , c h e c k - 1 ; hardness e n t s i l k , y e t w h i c h is n o n e t h e l e s s h a r d e r t h a n steel.
7, 15 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
P o w e r s : T h i s s h i e l d m a d e o f h a r d e n e d s i l k is
Str + 3 . e q u i v a l e n t t o a + 4 small steel shield w i t h t h e arcane
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a - h a r m o n y a n d hardness a b i l i t i e s .
tion. A C = enhancement. Cryosilk Webshield ( A C + 5 , arcane failure
Caster Level: 9 t h . 0 % , c h e c k + 0 ; h a r d n e s s 1 5 , 14 h p , B r e a k D C
M a r k e t Price: 26,134 gp. 27)
Slot: Shield. Dex +3, Int +3, hp +9.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs. B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g -
mentation. A C = enhancement.
Cresteb Mistmoore Shielb H i t points = augmentation.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e shields are c r e - Caster Level: 12th.
ated by t h e servants of Mayong M a r k e t Price: 51,225 gp.
M i s t m o o r e f o r use i n t h e d e f e n s e o f h i s Slot: Shield.
estates. However, they have spread W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
s o m e w h a t as a n o c c a s i o n a l agent has
borne one away f r o m M i s t m o o r e o n some
bevlasllkvel
errand a n d failed i n t h a t mission. T h e s e shields
Description: This
are m a d e t o f a i r l y u n i f o r m s t a n d a r d s : a l l a p -
p e a r as s m a l l r e d m e t a l s h i e l d s w i t h a w h i t e is a n o t h e r p r o d u c t o f

s k u l l u p o n t h e f r o n t . T h e y are v e r y r e c o g n i z - the shamanic magics

able, and servants o f M a y o n g M i s t m o o r e w i l l of the gnolls. T h e
attempt to retrieve t h e m f r o m others if they gnolls invoke Brell t o
should encounter a n outsider using one. b i n d t h e spirit o f a snake
i n t o a warrior's shield, giv-
P o w e r s : T h i s + 3 smallmetal shield h a s t h e
some measure ofthe
txrocess defense a b i l i t y a g a i n s t disease-, e l e c -
snake's q u a l i t i e s t o t h e bearer.
t r i c i t y - , m a g i c - , a n d poison-based process
P o w e r s : T h i s is a + 1 small wooden shield.
effects.
Devlas I l k v e l ( A C + 2 , arcane 5 % , check + 0 ;
Crested Mistmoore Shield ( A C + 4 , ar-
h a r d n e s s 6, 11 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
c a n e f a i l u r e 5 % , c h e c k + 0 ; h a r d n e s s 1 3 , 13 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
D e x + 2 , p o i s o n resistance ( 3 ) , p o i s o n save + 1 .
D e x + 3 , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , m a g i c
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e - a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = e n h a n c e -
r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , p o i s o n r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , disease s a v e + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y
save + 1 , m a g i c s a v e + 1 , p o i s o n s a v e + 1 . m e n t . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .

B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = e n h a n c e - Caster Level: 6th.

m e n t . Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Saves = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a r k e t P r i c e : 8,553 gp.

Caster Level: 9 t h . Slot: Shield.

W e i g h t : 7 lbs.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 32,219 gp.
Slot: Shield.
Insignia Protector
W e i g h t : 6.5 l b s .
D e s c r i p t i o n : N o r m a l l y , s h i e l d s t e n d t o b e used b y v a r i o u s w a r -
Crustacean-Shell Shielb r i o r - f o l k o f N o r r a t h , w h i l e those w h o specialize i n t h e arcane arts
r a r e l y i f e v e r use s u c h d e v i c e s — y e t o n e d e v i c e c r a f t e d w i t h s u c h use
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e g a u d y shields are m a d e b y t h e o t h m i r o f
i n m i n d is t h e insignia protector. T h e s e m a g i c a l d e v i c e s a r e m a i n l y
V e l i o u s , w h o reside i n t h e C o b a l t Scar. T h e y eat a great n u m b e r
c r e a t e d b y t h e s a r n a k a n d used i n t h e d e f e n s e o f t h e r o y a l t y o f t h e i r
o f s h e l l f i s h a n d h a v e f o u n d n u m e r o u s uses f o r t h e s h e l l s t h e y h a v e
h o m e a t C h a r d o k . I t is l i k e l y t h a t t h e o r i g i n a l secrets f o r these f i n e
collected, i n c l u d i n g armor, weapons, a n d shields. T h e shields
devices c a m e f r o m some o t h e r source, perhaps t h e iksar o r e v e n t h e
v a r y g r e a t l y i n c o l o r a t i o n a n d s o m e w h a t i n size, b u t a l l t e n d t o b e
C o m b i n e E m p i r e . A t f i r s t g l a n c e , t h e s e s h i e l d s a p p e a r t o be s i m p l e
g e n e r a l l y b l u e i n c o l o r a n d a b o u t 2 t o 3 f e e t across b y 3 t o 4 f e e t
m e t a l shields, perhaps w i t h some i n t e r e s t i n g designs u p o n its
h i g h , i n a s l i g h t l y e l l i p t i c a l shape. T h e s h i e l d s are v e r y p r i m i t i v e -
s u r f a c e ; h o w e v e r , t h e s h i e l d is a c t u a l l y c o m p r i s e d o f n u m e r o u s sigils
s e e m i n g , b u t t h e i r m a g i c is p o t e n t .
a n d glyphs o f m e t a l forged together i n t o o n e solid u n i t .
P o w e r s : T h i s i t e m f u n c t i o n s as a + 4 large shield w i t h t h e light
P o w e r s : T h i s + 7 s m a l l steel shield h a s t h e arcane harmony a b i l i t y .
fortification ability.
Insignia Protector ( A C + 8 , arcane failure 0 % , check + 0 ;
Crustacean-Shell S h i e l d ( A C + 6 , arcane failure 1 5 % , c h e c k -
h a r d n e s s 1 7 , 17 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
1; h a r d n e s s 9 , 16 h p , B r e a k D C 2 4 )

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I n t + 3 , W i s + 3 , C h a + 2 , m a n a + 3 , acid resistance ( 4 ) , c o l d Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = e n h a n c e -
resistance ( 4 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 4 ) , fire resistance ( 4 ) , m a g i c ment. Mana = divine.
r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , a c i d save + 1 , c o l d s a v e + 1 , Caster Level: 9 t h .
e l e c t r i c i t y save + 1 , f i r e save + 1 , m a g i c s a v e + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .
Market Price: 28,970 gp.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . A C = e n h a n c e - Slot: Shield.
m e n t . M a n a = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistances = e n h a n c e m e n t . Saves
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
= enhancement.
C a s t e r L e v e l : 21st. Sarnak Battle Shielb
M a r k e t Price: 680,759 gp.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e t a r g e t s h i e l d s are m a d e b y t h e s a r n a k a n d
Slot: Shield. g i v e n t o t h e d e f e n d e r s o f t h e i r h o m e c i t a d e l o f C h a r d o k . T h e y are
W e i g h t : 3 lbs. g o l d e n i n c o l o r a n d rectangular i n shape, e t c h e d w i t h i n t r i c a t e
m a g i c a l p a t t e r n s u p o n t h e surface; these u n u s u a l shields are
Ornate Rune Shielb designed t obe w o r n o n the upper a r m .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e h i g h l y m a g i c a l shields h a v e m o s t l y disap- P o w e r s : T h i s s h i e l d e f f e c t i v e l y f u n c t i o n s as a + 6 steel buckler.
p e a r e d i n t o t h e h i s t o r y b o o k s . T h e i r c r e a t i o n a n d secrets a r e h e l d T h e s e u n u s u a l s h i e l d s are d e s i g n e d t o be w o r n o n t h e u p p e r a r m ,
by t h e long-dead iksar o f t h e C i t y o f M i s t . O n c e t h e y were made a l t h o u g h t h e y are s t i l l c o n s i d e r e d t o t a k e u p a s h i e l d slot ( a n d n o t
for all the royalty of t h a t city, but n o w o n l y a few remain, mostly an arm orshoulder slot).
h e l d by the spectral remains o f the nobles w h o still h a u n t those ill-
S a r n a k Battle S h i e l d ( A C + 7 , arcane failure 5 % , c h e c k + 0 ;
f a t e d s t r e e t s . E a c h is a m e t a l s h i e l d w i t h m a n y o r n a t e runic hardness 16, 11 h p , Break D C 25)
e m b e l l i s h m e n t s u p o n its surface.
S t r + 2 , C o n + 2 , h p + 1 2 , a c i d resistance ( 4 ) , c o l d resistance ( 4 ) ,
P o w e r s : T h i s + 4 small steel shield h a s t h e ghost touch e l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , f i r e r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , m a g i c resis-
ability. t a n c e ( 4 ) , s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , a c i d save + 1 , c o l d
O r n a t e R u n e Shield ( A C + 5 , arcane failure s a v e + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y s a v e + 1 , f i r e save + 1 , m a g i c
5 % , check + 0 ; hardness 1 4 , 1 4 h p , Break D C save + 1 , sonic save + 1 .
25) Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a -
I n t + 3 , m a n a + 2 , a l l resistances ( 2 ) . tion. A C = enhancement. H i t points =
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n - a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances = a u g m e n -
tation. A C = enhancement. Mana = t a t i o n . Saves = N o n e .
a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances = a u g m e n - Caster Level: 18th.
tation, j Market Price: 384,165 gp.
Caster Level: 12th. Slot: Shield.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 52,549 gp. W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
Slot: Shield.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs. Shielb O F the Forlorn
Description: A creation of the kobolds
Passive SunshieLb o f Odus, this heavy shield o f a fallen kobold
Description: A number of the inhab- ^ S M w a r r i o r is c r a f t e d o f s o l i d i r o n . I t is e n -
itants o f Luclin have found that t h e c h a n t e d so t h e n e x t bearer m i g h t l e a m from
bodies o f some a n i m a t e p l a n t creatures, ^ its p r e v i o u s o w n e r ' s mistakes.
once dead, c a nbe treated and turned i n t o P o w e r s : T h i s + l smallshieldgrants its user o n l y
l i g h t w e i g h t , effective shields. S o m e o f the pho- o n e o f t h e a b i l i t y bonuses b e l o w . A n e w o w n e r m u s t
t o s y n t h e t i c p o w e r o f these a n i m a t e p l a n t s also carries choose w h i c h b o n u s h e w a n t s w h e n t h e s h i e l d first
o v e r i n t o t h e s h i e l d a n d g r a n t s its bearer a measure o f c o m e s i n t o h i s possession, a n d t h a t is t h e b o n u s c o n f e r r e d b y
power. t h a t specific s h i e l d t o t h a t i n d i v i d u a l f o r e v e r after.

P o w e r s : T h i s s h i e l d is e q u i v a l e n t t o a + 3 small w o o d e n shield Shield o f t h e F o r l o r n ( A C + 2 , arcane failure 5 % , check + 0 ;

w i t h t h e Winding a b i l i t y . h a r d n e s s 1 1 , 11 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
Passive S u n s h i e l d ( A C + 4 , arcane failure 5 % , check +0; I n t + 1 or W i s + 1 .
h a r d n e s s 8 , 13 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 ) Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = i n s i g h t . A r m o r class = e n h a n c e -
Str + 2 , W i s + 2 , mana + 2 . ment.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = e n h a n c e - Caster Level: 3rd.
ment. Mana = none. Market Price: 4,659 gp.
Caster Level: 9 t h . Slot: Shield.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 29,553 gp. W e i g h t : 15.5 lbs.
Slot: Shield.
W e i g h t : 1.5 l b s . Shielb OF Prexus
Description: T h e s e r o u n d shields are c r e a t e d b y t h e i n h a b i t -
Ry'gorr Oracle ShieLO ants o f Kedge Keep, etched across t h e i r e n t i r e surface with
D e s c r i p t i o n : A f e w s h a m a n s a m o n g s t t h e R y ' g o r r ores o f V e l i o u s impressions o f m a r i n e life. S o m e date f r o m the times w h e n more
h a v e m a s t e r e d t h e e n c h a n t m e n t s necessary t o f a s h i o n s h i e l d s t h a t K e d g e e x i s t e d a n d t h u s b e a r a r c h a i c i m a g e s f r o m t h o s e l o s t ages.
enhance the shamans' m i g h t . Still f o u n d mostly i n the hands o f T h e s h i e l d s w e r e o r i g i n a l l y g i v e n t o l a n d - d w e l l i n g a l l i e s so t h a t
these shamans o r t h e i r m o s t t r u s t e d l i e u t e n a n t s a n d apprentices, t h e y c o u l d serve w i t h t h e forces o f t h e Kedge.
s u c h s h i e l d s c a n n o w s o m e t i m e s be f o u n d e l s e w h e r e as e x p l o r e r s o f P o w e r s : T h i s s h i e l d o f c o r a l a n d s h e l l is e q u i v a l e n t t o a + 4 small
Velious have pried a few f r o m hands o f slain Ry'gorr. steel shield. I t also g r a n t s t h e a b i l i t y t o b r e a t h u n d e r w a t e r (as enduring
P o w e r s : T h i s + 3 large steel shield h a s t h e light fortification ability. breath) f o r as l o n g as o n e bears t h e s h i e l d . F u r t h e r , w i t h b u t a t h o u g h t

Ry'gorr Oracle Shield ( A C + 5 , arcane failure 1 5 % , check -1; from its b e a r e r , t h e s h i e l d g a i n s t r e m e n d o u s b u o y a n c y , a l l o w i n g a

hardness 13, 23 h p , B r e a k D C 25) l i g h t l y e n c u m b e r e d M e d i u m - s i z e user t o stay a f l o a t b y h o l d i n g o n t o
it e v e n a m i d t h e heaviest o f storms (he gains a + 2 0 bonus t o S w i m
Wis +2, mana +9.
checks w h i l e using the shield i n this way).
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S h i e l d o f P r e x u s ( A C + 5, a r c a n e f a i l u r e 5 % , c h e c k + 0 ; h a r d n e s s
1 3 , 13 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
Shirt
B o n u s types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . S h i r t s are i t e m s w o r n o n t h e t o r s o and/or t h e a r m s . T h e s h i r t
s l o t c o n s i s t s o f m o r e t h a n j u s t s h i r t s : i t a l s o i n c l u d e s i t e m s s u c h as
A c t i v a t i o n : UseActivated.
m a g i c a l sleeves o r v a m b r a c e s . T h e s e c a n be w o r n w i t h f u l l sets o f
Caster Level: 12th.
armor w i t h no penalty.
M a r k e t Price: 53,159 gp.
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : S h i r t i t e m s are m a d e o f c l o t h , l e a t h e r , o r
Slot: Shield
m e t a l . M e t a l s h i r t items t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 9, hardness 10, 4 h p ,
W e i g h t : 6.5 l b s . a n d a B r e a k D C 2 4 , w h i l e c l o t h o r l e a t h e r s h i r t i t e m s are g e n e r a l l y
A C 9 , h a r d n e s s 3, a n d 3 h p , w i t h a B r e a k D C o f 1 0 .
Shielb O F Rainbow Hues Activation: M o s t magic shirt abilities are use-activated by
D e s c r i p t i o n : These shields seem t o have o r i g i n a t e d o n t h e Plane w e a r i n g . S h i r t a b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e g e n e r a l l y
o f Fear. H o w t h e c t e a t u r e s t h e r e m a n a g e t o g e t o r c r e a t e t h e m is c o m m a n d word activated.
a n y o n e ' s guess, as s u c h b e i n g s d o n o t s e e m t h e s o r t t o c r a f t e q u i p - Random Generation: T o generate shirts r a n d o m l y , roll o n
m e n t o f a n y k i n d . T h e shield of rainbow hues is a s m a l l m e t a l s h i e l d "Table 5 - 2 1 : Shirts."
t h a t appears t o b e c o v e r e d w i t h o r p e r h a p s
composed o f s h i m m e r i n g colors. W h e n any sort
o f s p e l l s t r i k e s t h e b e a r e r , l i g h t flashes o f f o f t h e
Table 5-21: Shirts
shield i n a brilliant, scintillating effect.
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
P o w e r s : T h i s + 5 smaRsteelshield has there/fecrion
a n d spell resistance [all energy types] 15 abilities. I t
01-50 01-10 — — Drake-Hide Sleeves 5,350 gp

always i l l u m i n a t e s d i e area a r o u n d itself i n a 10-foot 51-100 11-20 — — Gatorscale Sleeves 5 , 4 4 0 gp

radius; i n a n y r o u n d d u r i n g w h i c h t h e s h i e l d o r its — 21-50 — — Black Embroidered Sleeves 8 , 4 5 0 gp
w i e l d e r is d i r e c t l y targeted b y a n y spell, d i e l i g h t — 51-80 — — Black Ice Sleeves 9 , 7 0 0 gp
radius increases t o 3 0 feet f o r 1 f u l l r o u n d .
— 81-100 01-05 — Follower's Sleeves 9 , 9 6 0 gp
Shield o f R a i n b o w Hues ( A C + 6 , arcane
— — 06-15 — Dark Scale Sleeves 11,000 gp
failure 5 % , check + 0 ; hardness 1 5 , 15 h p ,
Break D C 2 5 )
— — 16-30 — Azure Sleeves 11,050 gp

A l l r e s i s t a n c e s ( 8 ) , a l l e n e r g y - b a s e d saves
— — 31-45 — Sleeves of Power 11,200 gp

+2. — — 46-100 01-100 Arms of Augmentation 7 6 , 0 0 0 gp

B o n u s types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resis-
tances = N o n e . Saves = N o n e .
Caster Level: 15th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,722,159 gp. Arms O F Augmentation
Slot: Shield. Description: T h e C o m b i n e Empire o n N o r r a t h is m o s t l y
W e i g h t : 0.5 l b s . r e m e m b e r e d , as f a r as m a g i c i t e m s g o , f o r i t s e n c h a n t e d w e a p o n r y .
H o w e v e r , t h e r e w e r e a g r e a t m a n y o t h e r C o m b i n e m a g i c s as w e l l .
Shiny Brass Shielb O n e o f these was a s h i r t m a d e f o r t h e E m p i r e ' s secret a g e n t s — a l s o
k n o w n as assassins. T h e s h i r t p r o t e c t e d i t s w e a r e r f r o m h a r m , as
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e m a g i c a l brass s h i e l d s are m a d e b y t h e o r e s
w e l l as g i v i n g h i m t o o l s t o use i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f h i s d u t i e s .
o f C l a n C r u s h b o n e . T h e shamans o f t h i s c l a n create a f e w o f these
T h e s e s h i r t s are n o w m o s t o f t e n used b y t h e forces o f S a n c t u s S e r u .
s h i e l d s e a c h y e a r t o s h o w t h e i r s u p e r i o r i t y o v e r t h e lesser r a c e s .
T h e shirts looks like a n ordinary w h i t e c o t t o n shirt, rather old-
P o w e r s : T h i s + 2 small shield g l o w s as b r i g h t l y as a t o r c h a t t h e fashioned, b u t t h a t any n o b l e m i g h t wear o n t h e street o f Freeport.
w i l l o f t h e bearer.
P o w e r s : T h i s s h i r t g r a n t s its wearer a + 2 b o n u s o n a t t a c k s w h e n
Shiny Brass S h i e l d ( A C + 3 , arcane failure 5 % , check + 0 ;
u s i n g a n y t h r o w n w e a p o n . A s a free a c t i o n , t h e s h i r t m a y create
hardness 1 1 , 1 2 h p , Break D C 2 5 ) a n o n m a g i c a l dagger i n t h e wearer's h a n d (or o n e i n each h a n d ,
E l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y save i f h e w i s h e s ) t h a t lasts f o r o n l y 1 r o u n d , o r f o r as l o n g as t h e w i e l d e r
+ 1 , m a g i c save + 1 . wishes t o h o l d i t ; these daggers m a y be t h r o w n o r used i n m e l e e
B o n u s types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . n o r m a l l y . T h e user m a y s u m m o n a n u m b e r o f d a g g e r s e a c h r o u n d
Saves = a u g m e n t a t i o n . e q u a l t o t h e n u m b e r o f i t e r a t i v e a t t a c k s h e has p e r r o u n d , a n d m u s t
A c t i v a t i o n : Use Activated. use t h e d a g g e r s h i m s e l f ; i f h e t r i e s t o g i v e a d a g g e r a w a y , i t s i m p l y
v a n i s h e s . T h e d a g g e r s ' t e m p o r a r y n a t u r e is a p p a r e n t t o a n y w h o
Caster Level: 6 t h .
view one.
M a r k e t Price: 12,159 gp.
Str +2, A C +4.
Slot: Shield.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = d e f l e c t i o n .
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
Attack = augmentation.
Velium Rounb ShieLb Activation: UseActivated.

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e s e e m i n g l y w e i g h t l e s s shields are m a d e b y Caster Level: 12th.

the C o l d a i n dwarves f r o m t h e m a g i c a l icy substance called v e l i u m . Market Price: 76,000 gp.
T h e w e a r e r feels n o real c h i l l w h i l e b e a r i n g t h e s h i e l d ; i n f a c t , i t Slot: Shirt.
is e n c h a n t e d t o p r o t e c t t h e w e a r e r f r o m c o l d . Weight: 1 lb.
P o w e r s : T h i s is a + 2 small shield.
V e l i u m R o u n d Shield ( A C + 3 , arcane failure 5 % , check + 0 ; Azure Sleeves
h a r d n e s s 2 2 , 18 h p , B r e a k D C 2 8 ) D e s c r i p t i o n : M i n o t a u r s are n o t k n o w n f o r t h e i r m a g i c a l c r e -
C o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , c o l d save + 1 . a t i o n s : a l t h o u g h these azure b l u e shirts are f o u n d a m o n g t h e
Bonus types: A C = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = e n h a n c e m e n t . m i n o t a u r s o f t h e r u i n s o f G u k , assuredly t h e y are n o t t h e creators.
R a t h e r , i t is c e r t a i n t h a t t h e y f o u n d t h e m ( o r f o u n d t h e s h i r t s '
Save = e n h a n c e m e n t .
makers) amongst the ruins.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,809 gp.
Powers: A C +2.
Slot: Shield
W e i g h t : 0.5 l b s . Focus effect: I m p r o v e d D a m a g e I .

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Bonus types: A C = deflection.

Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 11,050 gp.
Slot: Shirt.
Weight: 0.6 lbs.

B l a c k Ecnbr o i b e r e b S l e e v e s
Description: T h i s finely crafted black shirt is embroidered w i t h
red runes r u n n i n g d o w n the lengths o f its sleeves. Such shirts are
found i n the ruins of G u k , mostly now i n the hands o f the undead
frogloks, but are n o t t h o u g h t t o be created by t h e m .
Powers: H p +5, mana +2.
Focus effect: S u m m o n i n g Efficiency I I .
Bonus types: H i t points = augmentation. M a n a = augmenta-
tion.
Caster L e v e l : 10th.
Market Price: 8,450 gp.
Slot: S h i r t .
Weight: 3 lbs.

B l a c k Ice S l e e v e s
Description: These heavy quilted shirts are made by the
sorcerer Velketor. I n experimenting w i t h ways to compress v e l i u m ,
he discovered a process that produced a black form o f extremely
dense v e l i u m byproduct. He found that he could use this material
like thread to make shirts and other c l o t h i n g . T h e shirt is the most
c o m m o n piece o f such items.
Powers: Str +2, Dex +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation.
Caster Level: 6 t h . bonuses to A C , but h a v i n g the hardness ability. T h e +1 armor
bonus thus granted does n o t stack w i t h other armor bonuses.
Market Price: 9,700 gp.
Slot: S h i r t . Follower's Sleeves ( A C + 1 , max Dex + 8 , check +0; hardness 2,
2 hp, Break D C 19)
Weight: 10 lbs.
Str + 1 , I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , fire resistance ( 3 ) , fire save + 1 .
bark Scale Sleeves Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. Resistance =
Description: T h e sarnak make these enchanted shirts from the augmentation. Save = augmentation.
woven skins o f dead iksar. T h e magical process makes the scales Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
almost completely black. Market P r i c e : 9,960 gp.
Powers: Str + 3 , a l l resistances ( 1 ) . Slot: S h i r t .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Resistance = en- Weight: 1.5 lbs.
hancement.
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h . Gotorscale Sleeves
Market Price: 11,000 gp. Description: A number o f crocodiles, great and small, inhabit
Slot: S h i r t . the ruins of G u k . A number o f mages have learned a technique
Weight: 4.5 lbs. that can t u r n the hide o f the more ancient of these creatures i n t o
a magical shirt. T h e finished result is a green-hued shirt made of
brake-Hibe Sleeves a t h i n layer o f crocodile hide.
Powers: I n t +2, hp +4.
Description: T h e powerful goblins of
Solusek's Eye make several pieces of c l o t h i n g Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. H i t
from the drakes that also i n h a b i t the caverns. points = augmentation.
T h i s shirt is one such item. Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Powers: C o n + 1 , h p +3. Market Price: 5,440 gp.
Focus effect: Extended Range I . Slot: S h i r t .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Weight: 0.3 lbs.

Sleeves OF Potoer
H i t points = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 5 t h .
Market Price: 5,350 gp. Description: T h e s u n revenantsare another strange
race o f L u c l i n , and are also the creators o f this shirt. T h e
Slot: S h i r t .
exact c o m p o s i t i o n o f this apparel is u n k n o w n , but it
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
appears to be a red c o t t o n - l i k e material.
Powers: Str +3, h p +6.
F o l l o w e r ' s Sleeves
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. H i t points
Description: T h e grol baku, the creators of this shirt,
= enhancement.
are a strange alien folk that i n h a b i t L u c l i n . W h a t
exactly this shirt is made of is u n k n o w n , but i t appears Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
to be a gray, silky material that resists damage and fire. Market Price: 11,200 gp.
Powers: A l t h o u g h technically a shirt, this i t e m , Slot: S h i r t .
protects as i f i t were c l o t h armor w i t h no magical ^ Weight: 3.5 lbs.

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ShouLtter Barnacle-Covcreo Paulbrons

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e w a t e r s a r o u n d t h e s u n k e n c i t y o f K e d g e are
These items include a n y t h i n g protective o r decorative w o r n
h a u n t e d , as t h e e v i l p o w e r s t h a t c o r r u p t e d K e d g e h a v e b l e d o u t
a r o u n d t h e s h o u l d e r s . I t e m s s u c h as m a n t l e s , s h a w l s , stoles,
i n t o t h e lake itself. M a n y o f t h e a d v e n t u r e r s w h o h a v e b e e n slain
s p a u l d e r s , o r e p a u l e t s are s h o u l d e r i t e m s . T h e s e i t e m s c a n b e w o r n
i n K e d g e c o m e o u t as u n d e a d , m a n y o f w h o m s t i l l h a u n t t h e o u t e r
w i t h f u l l sets o f a r m o r w i t h n o p e n a l t y .
s h o r e o f t h e l a k e as a b a r n a c l e - c o v e r e d s k e l e t o n s , o r w o r s e .
Physical D e s c r i p t i o n : Typically made o f metal or c l o t h , shoul-
P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a s h o u l d e r i t e m , these p a u l d r o n s
d e r i t e m s are m a d e t o h a n g o n a w e a r e r ' s s h o u l d e r s . T h e y c a n a l s o
p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s a n d a r m o r c h e c k
be made o f f u r o r m o r e e x o t i c materials. M e t a l s h o u l d e r i t e m s
penalties g r a n t e d d o n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m o t h e r
t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 9, hardness 10, a n d 4 h p , w i t h a Break D C o f
a r m o r w o r n , a l t h o u g h t h e arcane spell f a i l u r e c h a n c e does stack.
2 3 . N o r m a l c l o t h o r l e a t h e r s h o u l d e r i t e m s h a v e A C 9, h a r d n e s s
3, a n d 3 h p , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 1 0 . Barnacle-Covered Pauldrons ( A C + 1 , check - 1 ; arcane spell
failure 5 % ; hardness 9, 8 h p , Break D C 2 4 )
A c t i v a t i o n : M o s t s h o u l d e r i t e m a b i l i t i e s are use-activated b y
C o l d resistance ( 2 ) .
w e a r i n g . A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e g e n e r a l l y
command word activated. B o n u s types: R e s i s t a n c e = e n h a n c e m e n t .

R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate shoulder items randomly, C a s t e r L e v e l : 1st.

roll o n "Table 5 - 2 2 : Shoulder Items." M a r k e t P r i c e : 375 gp.
Slot: Shoulder.
W e i g h t : 4-5 l b s .

Table 5-22: Shoulber Items

Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
BLackeneb Iron SpauLbers
D e s c r i p t i o n : A r m o r and items of this na-
01-15 — — — Barnacle-Covered Pauldrons 3 7 5 gp
ture are crafted o n l y by t h e goblins o f
16-35 — — — Blackened Iron Spaulders 1,145 gp Runnyeye. S u c h items are t h o u g h t b y t h e
36-50 — — — Embroidered Black Cape 2 , 4 0 0 gp goblins to make t h e m look powerful, but they
51-65 — — — Bloodstained Mantle 2 , 5 7 0 gp also p r o v i d e d e c e n t p r o t e c t i o n .

66-80 01-10 — — Lizardscale Mantle 3,100 gp P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h technically a shoulder

i t e m , t h e s e s p a u l d e r s p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e
81-93 11-25 — — Crested Spaulders 4 , 2 5 0 gp
armor. T h earmor bonus and armor check
94-100 26-45 — — Ravenscale Shoulderpads 5,355 gp
penalties g r a n t e d d o n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r
— 46-60 — — Braided Ivy Cords 6 , 0 0 0 gp bonuses f r o m o t h e r a r m o r w o r n , a l t h o u g h
— 61-75 — — Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads 6 , 9 6 7 gp t h e arcane spell f a i l u r e c h a n c e does stack.

— 76-90 01-10 — Carnal Pauldrons 1 0 , 7 6 5 gp Blackened I r o n Spaulders ( A C + 1 , check

— 91-100 11-20 — Adamantite Epaulets 11,165 gp - 1 ; arcane spell f a i l u r e 5 % ; hardness 10, 10
hp, Break D C 25)
— — 21-35 — Prayer Shawl 1 2 , 0 0 0 gp
T h e s e s h o u l d e r plates also a l l o w t h e wearer
— — 36-50 — Imbued Granite Spaulders 1 4 , 8 0 0 gp
t h e b e n e f i t o f t h e S l a m feat, regardless o f t h e
— — 51-65 — Loam-Encrusted Amice 16,350 gp
usual prerequisites. ( A S m a l l creature deals
— — 66-80 — Gilded Cloth 1 7 , 0 0 0 gp l d 3 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e w i t h a successful S l a m
— — 81-100 — Squallsurge Shawl 2 1 , 9 0 0 gp attack.)
01-100 Obulus Death Shroud 5 6 , 6 0 0 gp Caster Level: 2nd.
— — —
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,145 g p .
Slot: Shoulder.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.

Abacncmtite EpauLets BLoobstaineb Mantle

D e s c r i p t i o n : Deep w i t h i n the dungeon-realm of Lower Guk,
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e u n d e a d k n i g h t s o f t h e Estate o f U n r e s t wear
g h o u l i s h f r o g l o k w a r r i o r s are e q u i p p e d w i t h these epaulets i n
these m a n t l e s t o a u g m e n t t h e i r o w n s t r e n g t h a n d t o p r o t e c t
order t o give t h e m a n upper h a n d i n t h e i r struggle against t h e
themselves f r o m magical attacks.
l i v i n g frogloks. S o m e a d v e n t u r e r s w h o h a v e b a t t l e d these u n d e a d
P o w e r s : S t r + 1 , m a g i c resistance ( 4 ) , m a g i c save + 1 .
n o w f i n d themselves t h e p r o u d wearers o f s u c h shoulder-pieces.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Resistances =
P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a shoulder i t e m , these epaulets
augmentation. Save = augmentation.
p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r ( + 1 b o n u s ) w i t h a n i n n a t e + 1
enhancement bonus, due t o t h e i r superior Caster Level: 3rd.

material and construction. T h e armor bo- M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,570 gp.

nus and a r m o r check penalties granted A Slot: Shoulder.
d o n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m W e i g h t : 3.5 l b s .
other armor w o r n , a l t h o u g h the arcane
spell f a i l u r e c h a n c e does stack. Bralb€t> Ivy Corbs
A d a m a n t i t e Epaulets ( A C + 2 , c h e c k D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e b r o w n i e s o f Lesser
- 1 ; arcane spell failure 5 % ; hardness Faydark can be most dangerous due t o
1 7 , 12 h p , B r e a k D C 2 8 ) t h e s t e a l t h a n d speed w i t h w h i c h t h e y
Wis +3. act. B r o w n i e s are notorious f o r their
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n - ability t o create magical armor a n d
hancement. A C = enhancement. c l o t h i n g o u t o f t h e leaves a n d trees
Caster Level: 9 t h . a r o u n d t h e m : t h e s e i v y c o r d s are j u s t
M a r k e t P r i c e : 11,165 gp. one example o f such items.

Slot: Shoulder. Powers: Wis +2.

Focus effect: E n h a n c e m e n t H a s t e I .
W e i g h t : 4.5 l b s .
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Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Slot: Shoulder.

Caster Level: 6 t h . W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,000 gp.
Slot: Shoulder.
Gilbeb Cloth
W e i g h t : 0.3 lbs. D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s c l o t h , tied firmly about the shoulder w i t h
s e v e r a l i n t r i c a t e k n o t s , is o n e o f t h e m a r k i n g s o f n o b i l i t y a m o n g s t

Carnal PauLorons the living frogloks of Lower Guk.

Powers: Str+ 2 , Dex +3.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h ekobolds o f Nagafen's L a i r are a m o n g t h e
fiercest o f clans i n all o f N o r r a t h . T h e k o b o l d priests there are Focus effect: S p e l l H a s t e I .
w i d e l y k n o w n a n d feared f o r t h e i r great c o m b a t a b i l i t y , yet m a n y B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
a d v e n t u r e s h a v e lost t h e i r lives t r y i n g t o acquire t h e legendary Caster Level: 9th.
p a u l d r o n s g i v e n t o his priests b y L o r d N a g a f e n h i m s e l f . M a r k e t P r i c e : 17,000 gp.
P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a shoulder i t e m , these pa uldr o ns Slot: Shoulder.
p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s a n d a r m o r c h e c k
W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .
penalties g r a n t e d d o n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m o t h e r
a r m o r w o r n , a l t h o u g h t h e arcane spell failure c h a n c e does stack.
lcnbcieb Granite Spaalbers
Carnal Pauldrons ( A C + 1 , check - 1 ; arcane spell failure
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e l i v i n g g r a n i t e f r o m w h i c h t h e s e spaulders are
5%;hardness 1 0 , 10 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 )
f o r m e d comes f r o m t h e remains o f the rock golems o f the H o l e . T h e
Dex +3, mana +3.
s t o n e h a s b o t h t h e a b i l i t y t o m e n d a n y c h i p s o r c r a c k s , a n d i t s great
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = aug- mass p r o v e s t o be a p o w e r f u l a i d w h e n s l a m m i n g a n o p p o n e n t .
mentation. P o w e r s : T h e s e massive a n d i m p o s i n g shoulder-plates g r a n t a
Caster Level: 9 t h . + 2 b o n u s t o S l a m a t t a c k s . A n y d a m a g e t o t h e imbued g r a n i t e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 10,765 gp. spaulders h e a l s i t s e l f a t a r a t e o f 5 h i t p o i n t s p e r d a y .
Slot: Shoulder. A l t h o u g h t e c h n i c a l l y a s h o u l d e r i t e m , these spaulders p r o -
W e i g h t : 4.5 l b s . t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s a n d a r m o r
c h e c k penalties g r a n t e d d o n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r b o -
Cresteo Spaulbers nuses f r o m o t h e r a r m o r w o r n , a l t h o u g h t h e arcane

Description: T h e vampire- spell f a i l u r e c h a n c e does stack.

infested castle of Mayong I m b u e d G r a n i t e S p a u l d e r s ( A C + 2, c h e c k - 4 ;

M i s t m o o r e houses m a n y t y p e s arcane s p e l l f a i l u r e 1 0 % ; h a r d n e s s 8 , 15 h p ,
o f evil creatures. M a n y ad- Break D C 24)
venturers travel t o this A l l resistances ( 4 ) , a l l energy-based saves + 1 .
accursed place t o c o m b a t t h e . Bonus types: A t t a c k = a u g m e n t a t i o n . R e -
spread o f e v i l , w h i l e o t h e r s sistance = enhancement. Save =
travel here i n search of the augmentation.
powerful armor and weapons
Caster Level: 7th.
used by the vampires of
M a r k e t P r i c e : 12,800 gp.
M i s t m o o r e and t h e i r servants.
Slot: Shoulder.
C r e s t e d spaulders are j u s t o n e
such piece o f e q u i p m e n t . W e i g h t : 45 lbs.

Powers: Although
LizarOscale Mantle
technically a shoulder
i t e m , these spaulders p r o - Description: This mantle comes
t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . - f r o m the green lizard-men w h o guard
The armor bonus a n d armor t h e T e m p l e o f C a z i c - T h u l e . T h e liz-
check penalties granted d o n o t a r d - m e n are n o t t o b e t a k e n l i g h t l y :
stack w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m t h e y are s k i l l e d f i g h t e r s a n d t h e y t e n d
other armor worn, although t o a t t a c k i n great n u m b e r s .
the arcane spell failure Powers: W i s + 1 , Int + 1 .
c h a n c e does s t a c k . B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g -
Crested Spaulders ( A C mentation.
+ 1 , c h e c k - 1 ; arcane spell f a i l - Caster Level: 3rd.
ure 5 % ; hardness 10,9 h p , Break M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,100 gp.
DC 25) Slot: Shoulder.
Con +2. W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 6 t h . Loacn - E n c r u s t e o Acnice
M a r k e t Price: 4,250 gp. D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e l i g h t w e i g h t m a n t l e is o n e o f t h e m o s t s o u g h t
Slot: Shoulder. a f t e r i n a l l o f A n t o n i c a . O n l y t h e b r a v e s t o f a d v e n t u r e s are l i k e l y t o
W e i g h t : 4.5 l b s . a c q u i r e o n e , h o w e v e r , as t h e y are f o u n d o n l y i n t h e d e p t h s o f t h e
H o l e — a r u i n e d c i t y o v e r r u n b y e l e m e n t a l s , g o l e m s , a n d t h e ghosts
Embroiocreo Black Cape of the former inhabitants.

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e c a p e s a r e u s u a l l y f o u n d as p r i z e d p o s s e s s i o n P o w e r s : I n t + 1 , A C + 2 , m a n a + 2 , a l l resistances ( 1 ) .
of t h e f r o g l o k ghouls o f L o w e r G u k , and o n l y t h e bravest a d v e n - B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = d e f l e c t i o n .
turers w i l l generally o b t a i n t h e m . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Powers: H p +4, mana +3. Caster Level: 6 t h .
B o n u s types: H i t p o i n t s = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a r k e t P r i c e : 16,350 gp.
Caster Level: 2nd. Slot: Shoulder.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,400 gp. W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .
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ObuLusOeath Shroub Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads ( A C + 1 , c h e c k - 1 ; arcane spell

failure 5 % ; hardness 10, 8 h p , Break D C 24)
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e iksar c l a i m t h a t t h e i r ancestors created these
items. H o w e v e r , most respected scholars believe t h a t t h e mere S t r + 2 , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( ^ 4 ) , m a g i c save - 1 .
h a n d f u l o f these m i r a c u l o u s i t e m s t h o u g h t t o exist m u s t b e t h e Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A t t a c k = e n h a n c e -
h a n d i w o r k o f e i t h e r t h e a n c i e n t shissar o r p e r h a p s e v e n t h e m e n t . Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Save = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
dragons. T h e shrouds h a v e been f o u n d o n l y i n the ruins o f Sebilis, Caster Level: 6th.
a fact t h a t allows any n u m b e r o f s u c h theories t o be reasonably M a r k e t P r i c e : 6,967 gp.
supported.
Slot: Shoulder.
P o w e r s : Str + 2 , C o n + 2 , W i s + 2 , m a n a + 4 , all resistances ( 1 ) .
W e i g h t : 2.5 l b s .
Focus effect: M a n a P r e s e r v a t i o n I I I .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores ( S t r , C o n ) = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A b i l i t y SquaLLsurge ShawL
score ( W i s ) = n o n e . M a n a = e n h a n c e m e n t . Resistances = n o n e . D e s c r i p t i o n : W i t h i n the watery confines o f the dungeon o f
Caster Level: 1 5 t h . K e d g e K e e p , r u m o r has surfaced o f a n o t h e r sort o f f a b l e d s h a w l .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 56,600 gp. T h i s o n e t o o , i t is s a i d , w h i l e m i l d e w e d a n d s t a i n e d , s t i l l h o l d s
Slot: Shoulder. great power.

W e i g h t : 0.3 lbs. Powers: C o n +2, mana +9.

Focus effect: E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n I I .
Prayer ShawL Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a -
D e s c r i p t i o n : A watery grave awaits m a n y adventures t h a t dare tion.
t o e n t e r t h e l o s t c i t y k n o w n as K e d g e K e e p . Y e t b r a v e a d v e n t u r e s Caster Level: 10th.
s t i l l t r a v e l here because o f t h e legends o f t h e vast treasures t h a t M a r k e t P r i c e : 21,900 gp.
sank w i t h t h e c i t y . O n e such legendary treasure was a prayer s h a w l
Slot: Shoulder.
t h a t g r a n t e d great w i s d o m t o its wearer.
W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .
Powers: W i s +3.
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Caster Level: 9 t h .
SLashing Weapons
T h i s g r o u p i n c l u d e s w e a p o n s s u c h as s w o r d s , a x e s , a n d s c y t h e s .
M a r k e t Price: 12,000 gp.
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : S l a s h i n g weapons are m o s t l y m a d e o f m e t a l ,
Slot: Shoulder.
t h o u g h some h a v e parts t h a t are also m a d e o f w o o d , b o n e , o r t h e l i k e .
W e i g h t : 0.4 lbs.
T h e y c o m e i n a v a r i e t y o f shapes a n d sizes, b u t m o s t h a v e l o n g blades w i t h
a l o n g c u t t i n g surface, a n d r e l a t i v e l y s h o r t handles. Statistics f o r c o m m o n
Ravenscale Shoulberpabs weapons c a n be f o u n d i n " T a b l e 5 - 2 : T y p i c a l H a r d n e s s , H i t P o i n t s ,
Description: A m o n g many thieves o f N o r r a t h , ravenscale a n d B r e a k D C s f o r C o m m o n I t e m s " ; e x t r a p o l a t e o t h e r i t e m s ' statistics
a r m o r is b y f a r t h e m o s t h i g h l y p r i z e d a n d a p p e a l i n g a r m o r . f r o m these samples, w h e n necessary. E a c h + 1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o
G e n e r a l l y , i t a n d its c o m p o n e n t parts m a y o n l y b e a c q u i r e d b y attacks adds 1 p o i n t t o a weapon's hardness a n d h i t p o i n t s , a n d e a c h + 1
slaying t h e creatures t h a t guard t h e T e m p l e o f C a z i c - T h u l e . e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o d a m a g e adds 1 p o i n t t o a weapon's Break D C .
Powers: Although technically a shoulder item, these A t t a c k e r s c a n n o t d a m a g e m a g i c w e a p o n s unless t h e a t t a c k b o n u s o f d i e
s h o u l d e r p a d s p r o t e c t as i f t h e y w e r e a r m o r . T h e a r m o r b o n u s s t r i k i n g w e a p o n is at least as h i g h as t h e s t r u c k weapon's a t t a c k b o n u s .
g r a n t e d does n o t stack w i t h s i m i l a r bonuses f r o m o t h e r a r m o r A c t i v a t i o n : S l a s h i n g w e a p o n s are use-activated unless o t h e r -
w o r n , a l t h o u g h t h e arcane spell failure c h a n c e does stack. wise s p e c i f i e d i n t h e i r d e s c r i p t i o n .
Ravenscale Shoulderpads ( A C + 1 ; arcane spell failure 5 % ; R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate slashing weapons randomly,
hardness 1, 4 h p , B r e a k D C 2 0 ) roll o n "Table 5 - 2 3 : Slashing Weapons."
Str + 2 , magic resistance ( 2 ) .
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Resistance = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Table 5-23: Slashing Weapons
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,355 g p .
Slot: Shoulder.
01-20 — —"•' — Combine Short Sword 2,310 gp

W e i g h t : 2.5 lbs.
21-40
— — — Combine Longsword 2,315 gp
41-60
— — — Combine Scimitar 2,315 gp
Rusty Spikeb Shoulberpabs 61-80 — — — Combine Claymore 2,350 gp
Axe of the Iron Back
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e c o m p l e x cave system t h a t 81-95 01-10
— — 4 , 8 2 0 gp
j o i n s t h e r e g i o n k n o w n as Q e y n o s H i l l s t o t h e
frozen t u n d r a o f Everfrost peaks has become
96-100 11-30 — — Gnoll Hide Lariat 7,801 gp

infested w i t h gnolls; t h e y have established a — 31-60 — — Ornate Rune Blade 12,520 gp

rough military hierarchy and have equipped — 61-90 — — Obsidian Scimitar 13,345 gp

their commanders w i t h magical items to gain — 91-100 01-05

— Goblin Two-Handed Sword 29,315 gp
a n advantage over those w h o w o u l d challenge
— — 06-15 — Runic Carver 32,350 gp
them. These well-worn hardened leather and
m e t a l s h o u l d e r p l a t e s are o n e s u c h i t e m .
— — 16-25 — Green Jade Axe 33,710 gp

Powers: A l t h o u g h technically a shoulder

— — 26-40
— Polished Granite Tomahawk 6 0 , 7 0 6 gp

i t e m , t h e s e s h o u l d e r p a d s f u n c t i o n as s p i k e d — — 41-55 — Lamentation 9 3 , 4 4 0 gp

a r m o r (see t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook, — — 56-70 — Defiance 112,440 gp

p. 1 5 8 , " A r m o r S p i k e s " ) w i t h a + 1 b o n u s t o — — 71-85 01-05 Mithril Two-Handed Sword 128,350 gp
attacks. T h e armor bonus and armor check
— — 86-95 06-30 Short Sword of the Ykesha 1,531,560 gp
penalties granted d o n o t stack w i t h similar
bonuses f r o m o t h e r a r m o r w o r n , a l t h o u g h t h e — — 96-100 31-55 Earthshaker 2 , 0 0 7 . 6 5 0 gp

arcane spell f a i l u r e c h a n c e does stack. — — — 5 6 - 8 0 Blade of the Black Dragon Eye 2,420,315 gp

— — — 81-100 Glowing Black Sword 2,906,315 gp

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AxeoFthe Iron Back
D e s c r i p t i o n : These greataxes are forged by the giants o f Kunark.
T h e y are o f simple appearance, and the metal o f their heads is
slightly blackened from the methods the giants use t o forge t h e m .
T h e i r hafts are usually made from the dark wood of Warslik's
W o o d or the B u r n i n g Woods. W h i l e they originated amongst the
Kunarkan giants, these weapons have since found their way across
the w o r l d of N o r r a t h i n t o the hands o f many young adventurers,
serving as a good, solid weapon.
Powers: T h i s greataxe has a + 1 bonus to attacks and damage,
as w e l l as the massive ability.
A x e o f the I r o n Back ( 2 d 8 + 1 , delay 7; A C 6, hardness 7,14 hp,
Break D C 25)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4,820 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 15 lbs.
BLabeoFtheBLack&ragonEye
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e frogloks w h o have taken up residence i n
Sebilis, the ancient home city o f the iksar, h o l d a special rever-
ence for the great reptiles, the dragons. These longswords are
representative o f that reverence, diligently crafted w i t h a cross-
piece i n the form o f a pair o f dragon's claws and an intricate
acid-etched design upon the blade. A l t h o u g h they n o longer
remember the methods to forge these swords, the greater spellcasters
among the frogloks still h o l d o n t o these remarkable blades from
long ago. A single black sapphire is embedded i n the base o f the
twisted black metal h i l t . T h e weapon is quite light, w e i g h i n g
almost n o t h i n g .
Powers: T h i s metallic longsword has a + 6 bonus to attacks and
damage as w e l l as the poisoned and speed abilities. I t can also
process (Proc D C 23) the spell envenomed breath (Fort half, D C
19) upon its target.
Blade o f the Black Dragon Eye ( l d 8 + 6 plus 2d6 poison and
envenomed breath proc, delay 4; A C 7, hardness 16, 12 hp, Break
DC31)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,420,315 gp.
Slot: Slashing
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Combine Weapons
D e s c r i p t i o n : For its brief time, the C o m b i n e Empire shone.
O n e o f its lasting legacies is the magical weapons now possessed
mainly by the gypsies of N o r r a t h . A l t h o u g h these weapons are o f
simple construction, their magical nature makes t h e m very useful
to adventurers.
Powers: These weapons have a + 1 bonus t o attacks and
damage.
C o m b i n e Claymore (as greatsword; 2 d 6 + l , delay 6; A C 6,
hardness 11, 11 h p , Break D C 26)
C o m b i n e Longsword ( l d 8 + 1 , delay 5; A C 7, hardness 11,7 h p ,
Break D C 26)
C o m b i n e Scimitar ( l d 6 + l , delay 4; A C 7, hardness 1 1 , 6 h p ,
Break D C 26)
C o m b i n e Short Sword ( l d 6 + l , delay 5; A C 9, hardness 11,5
h p , Break D C 25)
Bonus types: A t t a c k bonus = enhancement. Damage bonus =
enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
M a r k e t Price:
C o m b i n e Claymore 2,350 gp.
C o m b i n e Longsword 2,315 gp.
C o m b i n e Scimitar 2,315 gp.
C o m b i n e Short Sword 2,310 gp.
f- Of
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : Standard.
beFiance
D e s c r i p t i o n : W h i l e many races worship Rallos Zek, the lord of
war, few h o n o r h i m quite as m u c h as the giants of Kael Drakkel.
T h e worship o f Rallos Zek is a m a i n part of their culture, especially
as their god's avatar often walks among t h e m and defends his
temple against those so foolish as t o attempt to defile i t . T h e
protectors and guardians o f these h o l y grounds are often given
these potent weapons ( w h i c h they use as mere daggers or short
swords) t o help defend the h o l y arena o f Rallos Zek. Over the
many years, a few o f t h e m have been captured and have spread to
the rest o f the world.
Powers: T h i s metal longsword has a +4 bonus to attacks and a
+3 bonus to damage as well as the great speed ability.
Defiance ( l d 8 + 3 , delay 3; A C 7, hardness 14,10 hp, Break D C
28)
Str + 2 , Dex +3.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = morale. A t t a c k = enhancement.
Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 11th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 112,440 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
Earthshaker
D e s c r i p t i o n : Earthshaker appears to be a greatsword made out
of solid rock, w i t h raw gems adorning its crosspiece and h i l t ; the
blade itself is fashioned from a very sharp piece o f flint. I t is a large
and heavy weapon, befitting its creation by the denizens of the
realm of Brell Senilis i n the land o f Underfoot.
Powers: T h i s stone-and-crystal weapon is equivalent to a
greatsword w i t h a +5 bonus to attacks and a + 7 bonus to damage
as w e l l as the keen and massive abilities. I f the wielder is standing
o n natural earth or stone, t h e n Earthshaker may process (Proc D C
21) a tremor spell i n a 30-foot radius (save D C 23, where appli-
cable). T h e wielder o f Earthshaker never suffers any i l l effects or
damage from the results o f tremors caused by the blade.
Earthshaker (2d8+7, crit 1 7 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , delay 7; A C 6, hardness
13, 20 h p , Break D C 30)
S t r + 2 , Dex - 2 , C o n +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 2 0 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,007,650 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 16 lbs.
GLocoing Black ScoorO
D e s c r i p t i o n : These swords were forged i n the mighty forges o f
Kael D r a k k e l from strange ores that came from the depths o f the
c o n t i n e n t o f Velious; as they were forged, their metals absorbed
the ruddy, flickering light of those subterranean forges u n t i l the
blades themselves became an amalgam o f metal and light energy.
T h e i r glow cannot be quelled by n o r m a l means nor concealed by
any means, magical or mundane, w h i l e the blade is drawn (the
ruddy glow of the blade is visible even i f the sword's wielder is
invisible, for instance). T h e most famous o f these blades is k n o w n
as Spelleater.
Powers: T h i s unusual longsword has a + 6 bonus to attacks and
damage as w e l l as the brilliant energy and speed abilities. I t can also
process (Proc D C 22) a cancel magic spell (caster level 18) upon a
target o n a successful h i t . Since the blade is effectively formed of
light, i t cannot be b r o k e n by any k n o w n means.
G l o w i n g Black Sword ( l d 8 + 6 , delay 4; A C 7, hardness — ,
Break D C — )
Dex +5.
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Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,906,315 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
Gnoll Hibe Lariat
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e gnolls o f Splitpaw were o v e r r u n by another
tribe of gnolls many years ago and made i n t o slaves. T h i s new tribe
of gnolls is m u c h more powerful, b o t h i n physical strength and
magical might t h a n the o l d gnolls o f Splitpaw. T h e i r shamans and
spell casters are able to make a variety of magical implements to
further their o w n ends, i n c l u d i n g these magical whips.
Powers: T h i s leather weapon is a w h i p w i t h a + 1 bonus to
attacks and damage. I t can also process (Proc D C 20) the stun spell
(Fort D C 13) upon the target.
G n o l l H i d e Lariat ( l d 2 + l subdual, delay 4; A C 7, hardness 3,
3 hp, Break D C 24)
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
M a r k e t Price: 7,801 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
Goblin Tu>o-Hanbeb Su>orb
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e name of these swords is somewhat mislead-
ing, as they are normally neither a two-handed weapon nor are
they made by goblins. I t seems they are made and enchanted by
the sarnak to give to certain groups of their knights w i t h the sole
purpose of killing goblins. O n a rare occasion, a powerful g o b l i n
w i l l survive a sarnak attack and take such a sword as his o w n ,
making i t a trophy o f sorts among g o b l i n k i n d — and i n the hands
of goblins, w h o tend to be a small folk, they are often two-handed
weapons. I n appearance, these are simple enough blades, often
w i t h a reptilian creature etched i n t o the base of the h i l t , indicat-
ing their sarnak origins.
Powers: These longswords have a + 2 bonus t o attacks and
damage as w e l l as the bane (goblin) ability.
G o b l i n T w o - H a n d e d Sword ( l d 8 + 2 , delay 5; A C 7, hardness
12, 8 hp, Break D C 26)
Dex +2, C o n +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 29,315 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 6 lbs.
Green Jabe Axe
D e s c r i p t i o n : These ancient axes were originally made by the
iksar during the height of their power i n the ancient city of Sebilis.
W h e n Sebilis was lost, these axes sat deep w i t h i n the city,
untouched for hundreds of years. O v e r t i m e , various creatures
moved i n t o the depths o f the city and found the axes. I n t u r n ,
adventurers and others defeated some o f these creatures and these
weapons have started to spread, but they r e m a i n extremely rare.
These axes have a long haft o f stone carved w i t h ancient symbols
and glyphs o f the iksar. T h e axe-head is forged o f green jade, and
many have scenes of ancient iksar battles etched upon t h e m .
T h o u g h they are made of heavy stone, these weapons somehow
weigh very l i t t l e . T h e green jade axe's enchantments use the life
force of the wielder to power the axe's other benefits.
Powers: These stone and jade battleaxes have a +3 bonus to
attacks and a +1 bonus to damage, as w e l l as the keen and sundering
abilities.
Green Jade A x e ( l d 8 + l , c r i t 19-20 ( x 3 ) , delay 5; A C 7,
hardness 10, 12 h p , Break D C 25)
Str + 3 , C o n - 4 , h p +6, disease resistance ( 2 ) , poison resistance
( 6 ) , poison save +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement. H i t points = augmentation.
Resistances = augmentation. Saves = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 33,710 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
Lamentation
D e s c r i p t i o n : A n o t h e r type of blade forged by the iksar empire
d u r i n g its height i n the ancient city o f Sebilis, lamentation blades
and other weapons are n o w guarded by golems of ancient power.
A l a m e n t a t i o n blade appears as a n o r m a l metal longsword, al-
t h o u g h i t does have a discernibly diamond-shaped t i p , and the
weight o f the w h o l e is virtually negligible.
Powers: These metal longswords have a +3 bonus to attacks
and a +4 bonus to damage, as w e l l as the great speed ability.
L a m e n t a t i o n ( l d 8 + 4 , delay 3; A C 7, hardness 13, 9 hp, Break
D C 29)
Str + 2 , C o n + 2 , h p +5.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
ment. Damage = enhancement. H i t points = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 10th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 93,440 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 0.6 lbs.
Mithril Tu>o-HanbebSu>orb
D e s c r i p t i o n : These finely crafted weapons are thought by some
to be created by the frogloks of G u k , whose leaders often wield
such blades, even t h o u g h the frogloks don't otherwise seem to
have the m i n i n g resources or crafting skills t o create such m i t h r i l
blades. Since the ruins o f G u k once belonged t o some other race
or culture, others believe that these blades are actually n o t made
by the current residents of G u k , but are rather left over from some
other ancient treasure hoard or vault.
P o w e r s : T h i s m i t h r i l greatsword has a + 5 bonus to attacks and
damage. I t can also process (Proc D C 23) the alacrity spell upon
its wielder w h e n i t hits an opponent i n melee.
M i t h r i l T w o - H a n d e d Sword ( 2 d 6 + 5 , delay 6; A C 6, hardness
20, 15 h p , Break D C 3 2 )
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 15th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 128,350 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 8.5 lbs.
Obsibian Scimitar
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e kobolds o f Solusek's Eye have interesting
techniques for w o r k i n g w i t h the stone o f t h e i r home. T h e result
o f one o f these techniques is this scimitar. A blade o f enchanted
obsidian carved t o a lethal edge, i t is quite exquisite, t h o u g h the
h i l t s o f these weapons are often ordinary or scavenged from other
weapons l o n g since broken.
Powers: T h i s stone weapon equivalent to a scimitar has a + 1
bonus to attacks and damage, as well as the keen and ponderous
abilities.
Obsidian S c i m i t a r ( l d 6 + l , c r i t 1 5 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , delay 5; A C 6,
hardness 1 1 , 6 h p , Break D C 26)
Dex + 2 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. A t t a c k = enhance-
m e n t . Damage = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 13,345 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
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Ornate Rune BLabe
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e m e t h o d t o create these
b l a d e s was l o s t w h e n t h e i k s a r C i t y o f M i s t
was l o s t i n a t e r r i b l e t r a g e d y . A n u m b e r
o f t h e blades still sit i n a n c i e n t treasure
troves o f t h a t p l a c e , a n d are w i e l d e d by
t h e specters t h e r e i n t h e defense o f
t h e i r a n c i e n t h o m e . F u n c t i o n i n g as a n
axe, these weapons m o r e closely resemble
g i a n t cleavers w i t h a n c i e n t runes o f p o w e r inscribed all a l o n g
t h e axe-head a n d a l o n g t h e l e n g t h o f t h e haft. Ornate rune
blades a r e s u r p r i s i n g l y l i g h t f o r t h e i r g r e a t size a n d a l l - m e t a
construction.
P o w e r s : T h i s m e t a l w e a p o n is e q u i v a l e n t t o a g r e a t a x e
w i t h a + 2 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s , as w e l l as t h e ghosl touch a b i l i t y .
O r n a t e R u n e Blade ( 2 d 6 , delay 6 ; A C 6 , hardness 12, 17
h p , Break D C 26)
M a n a + 2 , a l l resistances ( 1 ) .
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Resistances = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
Caster Level: 5th.
M a r k e t Price: 12,520 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 10 lbs.
Pollsheo Granite Tomahawk
Description: T h e M u c k t a i l gnolls have been w a r r i n g against
t h e h u m a n s o f H ighpass f o r m a n y years. T h e s h a m a n s o f t h e g n o l l s
h a v e m a n y magics, o n e o f w h i c h e m p o w e r s s t o n e axes d e d i c a t e d
to Brell Serillis w i t h the spirits o f slain gnoll warriors. W h e n one
uses s u c h a n a x e , t h e g n o l l s p i r i t c h a n n e l s i t s r a g e t h r o u g h t h e
wielder of the tomahawk.
P o w e r s : T h i s s t o n e w e a p o n is a h a n d a x e w i t h a + 3 b o n u s t o
a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e . I t c a n a l s o p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 1 ) t h e berserker
strength s p e l l u p o n i t s w i e l d e r w i t h a s u c c e s s f u l
hit. m
1 M
rest, u n f o r t u n a t e l y , i n t h e h a n d s o f t h e u n d e a d f r o g l o k s
t h a t reside i n t h e lowest t u n n e l s t h e r e . T h e s e s h o r t
s w o r d s are u n u s u a l i n s h a p e , a n d h a v e b e e n c o m p a r e d
t o oversized k u k r i . T h e s e w e a p o n s also generate a
force o f magical energy called Ykesha by the frogloks.
P o w e r s : T h i s m e t a l w e a p o n is e q u i v a l e n t t o a
short sword w i t h a + 6 bonus t o attacks and a + 5
b o n u s t o d a m a g e . I t c a n also process ( P r o c D C 2 5 ) t h e
e q u i v a l e n t o f a force s p e l l ( F o r t h a l f , D C 2 5 ) o n i t s t a r g e t
w i t h a successful a t t a c k .
S h o r t S w o r d o f t h e Y k e s h a ( l d 6 + 5 , d e l a y 5; A C 9, h a r d n e s s
6, 10 h p , B r e a k D C 2 9 )
Bonus types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Caster Level: 17th.
M a r k e t Price: 1,531,560 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 4.5 l b s .
Waist Items
Waist i t e m s i n c l u d e a n y i t e m t h a t is t i e d o r f a s t e n e d
a r o u n d t h e w a i s t , s u c h as b e l t s , g i r d l e s , sashes, a n d c o r d s .
T h e s e i t e m s g e n e r a l l y d o m o r e t h a n h o l d one's pants u p ;
- t h e y are also useful places t o keep items a character
"fr w o u l d w a n t i n easy r e a c h , s u c h as p o u c h e s o r s w o r d s .
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : W a i s t i t e m s are bands o f m a -
terial made o f c l o t h , leather, o r metal. Items made o f
m e t a l t y p i c a l l y h a v e A C 9, hardness 10, a n d 4 h p , w i t h a Break
D C o f 2 3 . M o s t l e a t h e r a n d c l o t h items h a v e A C 9, hardness 2
( l e a t h e r ) o r 0 ( c l o t h ) , 3 h p , a n d a Break D C o f 10.
A c t i v a t i o n : W a i s t i t e m s are t y p i c a l l y use-activated by w e a r i n g .
Waist i t e m a b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e n o r m a l l y
c o m m a n d word activated.
Random Generation: T o generate belts r a n d o m l y , roll o n
"Table 5-24: Waist Items."

Polished G r a n i t e T o m a h a w k ( l d 6 + 3 , delay
5; A C 9 , h a r d n e s s 1 1 , 1 0 h p , B r e a k D C 2 4 ) TabLe 5-24: Waist Items
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m - Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
age = e n h a n c e m e n t . 01- 4 0 — — — Gnome-Skin Belt 320 gp
Caster Level: 11th.
41- 8 0 01-35 — — Giant's Reminder String 4,100 gp
Market Price: 60,706 gp.
81- 100 36-90 — — Braided Cinch Cord 7 , 5 0 0 gp
Slot: Slashing.
— 91-95 01-05 — Drakescale Belt 9 , 7 5 0 gp
W e i g h t : 6.5 l b s .
— — 06-15 — Sphinx-Hair Cord 13,400 gp
— 96-100 16-25 — Belt of the River 1 6 , 6 0 0 gp
Runic Carver
Description: T h e r u n i c c a r v e r is a b l a d e — — 26-60 — Silken Cat-Fur Girdle 3 2 , 2 0 0 gp
created by the sarnak and g i v e n t o some o f t h e i r — — 61-95 01-05 Belt of the Great Turtle 7 6 , 4 0 0 gp
best w a r r i o r s t o d e f e n d t h e e n t r a n c e s t o t h e i r — — 96-100 0 6 - 1 0 0 Sash of the Dragonborn 171,300 gp
k e e p a t C h a r d o k . T h e b l a d e is e s s e n t i a l l y a
long, n a r r o w triangle carved w i t h runes o f
power.

Powers: T h i s metal weapon, the equivalent o f a greatsword,

Belt OF the Great TartLc
h a s a + 3 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e as w e l l as t h e speed a b i l i t y .
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e l o d i z a l , o r G r e a t T u r t l e s , a r e m i g h t y foes a n d
R u n i c C a r v e r ( 2 d 6 + 3 , d e l a y 5; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 1 3 , 1 3 h p , B r e a k
a g r e a t d a n g e r t h r o u g h o u t t h e I c e c l a d O c e a n , t h a t sea o f f l o a t i n g
DC 27)
i c e b e r g s t h a t s u r r o u n d s t h e c o n t i n e n t o f V e l i o u s . T h i s b e l t is m a d e
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t . f r o m t h e r i t u a l l y p r e p a r e d m u s c l e f i b e r o f o n e o f t h e s e g r e a t beasts,
Caster Level: 9 t h . a n d is d e c o r a t e d w i t h s h i n y l a c q u e r e d
Market Price: 32,350 gp. pieces o f shell. M y s t i c s c l a i m t h a t
Slot: Slashing this h e f t y belt grants t h e wearer
I strength and vitality proportionate
W e i g h t : 10 lbs.
t o o n e o f these m i g h t y and graceful
sea beasts.
S h o r t Scoorb O F the Y k e s h a
yy P o w e r s : T h r e e t i m e s p e r d a y , as
Description: These weapons are
an attack a c t i o n , t h e wearer c a n
another type of ancient weapon hail-
c a l l u p o n a n a u r a of battle: t h i s a u r a g r a n t s
ing f r o m the ruins of G u k ; most of t h e m
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the wearer a +1 bonus to attacks and D R 6 / - for 9 rounds each t i m e the largest giants o f the Plains of Karana, among w h o m any means
it is activated. I n addition, the belt always grants its wearer the of even partially offsetting the d e b i l i t a t i n g stupidity of their
following benefits: ancient curse is of great value.
Str + 3 , Dex +3, h p +7. Powers: I n t +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. H i t points = Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation.
enhancement. Caster Level: 5 t h .
Caster Level: 9 t h . Market Price: 4,100 gp.
Market Price: 76,400 gp. Slot: W a i s t .
Slot: W a i s t . Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Weight: 1 l b .
Gnome-Skin Belt
Belt OF the River Description: There is n o accounting for taste, especially when
Description: T h e secret o f this item's construction belongs to one considers the tastes o f a creature like a shadow beast. These
the halfling druids of Rivervale, and is likely t o remain theirs, as foul monsters sometimes h u n t , track, and yes, even skin the
its creation requires the assistance of nature spirits o f the sentient races of N o r r a t h for their o w n pleasure. T h e y have taken
Serpent River near that vale. T h e druids evidently helped j i j i ^ a l i k i n g t o the first new race to arrive i n Velious for some
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oust some e v i l spirit from the great lake W i n t e r ' s Deep

time, the gnomes. G n o m e skin is the o n l y material they
and the first o f these belts was the reward. Regrettably,
have transformed i n t o magical items, and some gnomes
the evil spirit was able to taint the magic o f the i t e m
fear that other dark races m i g h t soon also become
so that it also confers a susceptibility to c o l d .
interested i n this phenomena.
Powers: A s an attack action, the wearer of this
Powers: Poison resistance ( 2 ) .
belt may invoke an effect identical t o the summon
Bonus types: Resistance = augmentation.
drink spell. A newly crafted belt holds 50 charges o f
Caster Level: 1st.
this effect.
Market Price: 320 gp.
Str +2, C o n + 2 , cold resistance ( - 4 ) , cold
Slot: W a i s t .
save - 1 .
Weight: 1 lb.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
Resistance = augmentation. Save = augmen-
SashoFtheOragonborn
tation.
Description: Rumored to have been the posses-
Caster Level: 6 t h .
sions of a group of foreign paladins w h o invaded the
Market Price: 16,600 gp.
retreat o f V e n r i l Sathir, these wispy sashes have
Slot: Waist.
recently reappeared i n the possession of the doomed
Weight: 0.2 lbs. souls that now i n h a b i t that place.
Powers: T h e wearer of this sash is under a
BraiheO Cinch CorO c o n t i n u a l haste (4) effect (this grants a +2 haste
Description: T h o u g h t to be made , bonus to A C and one additional attack action every
of the braided ropes used to hang
second r o u n d ) .
spellcasters captured by the undead
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h .
frogloks of the deepest recesses of
Market Price: 171,300 gp.
G u k , this belt evidently retains some-
Slot: Waist.
t h i n g of the nature o f these slain casters.
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Powers: I n t +2, h p +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhance- Silken Cat-Fur Girole
ment. H i t points = enhancement.
Description: T h e sabertooth tigers of Kunark are ex-
Caster Level: 5 t h .
tremely dangerous beasts. Some o f t h e m , perhaps
Market Price: 7,500 gp. because they are extremely long-lived, but more
Slot: Waist. likely because they have come i n t o
Weight: 0.2 lbs. contact w i t h some un-
k n o w n m a g i c a l force,
Drakescale Belt become truly enormous.
Description: Some few drakes live w i t h i n the caverns I f such a beast can be slain
of Solusek's Eye. Perhaps because the lava w i t h these caves so as t o preserve a nearly perfect
is imbued w i t h magical properties, the properly treated hide, and that hide is t h e n ex-
hides of these drakes can result i n this magic belt. p e r t l y r e m o v e d and m a g i c a l l y
Powers: Dex + 1 , fire resistance ( 4 ) , fire save + 1 . treated, t h e n one o f these greatly
Focus effect: Extended Enhancement I I . prized belts can be crafted.
Powers: Str + 3 , Dex +4-
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Re-
sistance = augmentation. Save = augmentation. Focus Effect: A f f l i c t i o n Haste I I .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
Caster Level: 10th.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 9,750 gp.
Market Price: 32,200 gp.
Slot: Waist. Slot: Waist.
Weight: 1 lb. Weight: 1.5 lbs.

Giant's Recninoer String

Sphinx-Hair CorO
Description: These items are appropriately belt-sized for men
and elves — although smaller folk can wear t h e m cinched tightly Description: W h e n a brave and clever heroine wishes to prove
— y e t even larger races like trolls can wear t h e m as belts. T h e y first herself, she m i g h t go h u n t i n g for a sphinx. True, these great
gained their name w h e n they became k n o w n as rings for some o f mystical beasts make powerful adversaries o n the battlefield, but
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it's n o t b y t h e s w o r d t h a t s o m e s p h i n x e s m u s t b e c o n f r o n t e d . I f P o w e r s : I n t + 1 , disease r e s i s t a n c e (-1).

victorious, the heroine m i g h t be granted a lock o f the beast's Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . R e s i s t a n c e = e n -
m a n e , u n i q u e s t u f f t h a t d o e s n o t d i e so l o n g as t h e s p h i n x i t s e l f hancement.
lives. I f b o u n d w i t h a h a n d f u l o f o t h e r hairs (each r e q u i r i n g a
Caster Level: 3rd.
riddle victory), the resulting belt m i g h t impart something o f a
Market Price: 925 gp.
sphinx's power.
Slot: Wrist.
P o w e r s : I n t + 2 , C h a + 2 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , disease r e s i s t a n c e
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
( 4 ) , f i r e r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , c o l d save + 1 , disease
save + 1 , f i r e save + 1 , s o n i c s a v e + 1 .
Bracelet O F the Deep Sea
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . R e s i s t a n c e s =
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e i t e m s are s a i d t o be c o n s t r u c t e d b y d r a g o n s
a u g m e n t a t i o n . Saves = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
w i t h i n t h e T e m p l e o f V e e s h a n ; l i t t l e is t r u l y k n o w n o f t h e m a n d
Caster Level: 6th.
p r o b a b l y f e w p e o p l e w i l l e v e r see o n e .
M a r k e t Price: 13,400 gp.
P o w e r s : I n t + 3 , A C + 4 , h p + 9 , m a n a + 6 , acid resistance ( 4 ) ,
Slot: Waist. fire resistance ( 4 ) , m a g i c resistance ( 4 ) , sonic resistance ( 4 ) , acid
W e i g h t : 0.2 l b s . s a v e + 1 , f i r e s a v e + 1 , m a g i c s a v e + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .
Focus effect: E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n I I I .
Wrist B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = a u g m e n t a t i o n . A C = d e f l e c t i o n .
W r i s t i t e m s i n c l u d e b r a c e l e t s a n d b r a c e r s . T h e y c a n be w o r n H i t p o i n t s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n t a t i o n . Resistances =
u n d e r f u l l sets o f a r m o r o r u n d e r s h i r t i t e m s w i t h n o p e n a l t y . a u g m e n t a t i o n . Saves • a u g m e n t a t i o n .

P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : M o s t w r i s t i t e m s are m a d e o f m e t a l a n d Caster Level: 15th.

w r a p a r o u n d t h e wearer's e n t i r e wrist. S o m e take up most o f t h e M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 9 , 0 0 0 gp.
wearer's f o r e a r m , w h i l e o t h e r s seem t o be loose rings d a n g l i n g o n Slot: Wrist.
t h e a r m . T h e y generally h a v e A C 9, hardness 1 0 , 4 h p , a n d a Break W e i g h t : 0.5 l b s .
D C o f 2 3 f o r c h a i n - l i n k i t e m s , o r D C 25 f o r s o l i d m e t a l i t e m s .
A c t i v a t i o n : W r i s t i t e m s are u s u a l l y use-activated by w e a r i n g . Carmine Trinket
A b i l i t i e s w i t h c h a r g e s o r uses p e r d a y a r e c o m m a n d w o r d a c t i - D e s c r i p t i o n : First f o u n d a r o u n d t h e s t u m p o f a n a n i m a t e d
vated. s e v e r e d h a n d o n t h e P l a n e o f F e a r , t h i s i t e m was a t f i r s t t h o u g h t
R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate wrist items r a n d o m l y , roll a m e r e " t r i n k e t " : it's b r i l l i a n t red c o l o r was m i s t a k e n for t h e b l o o d
on "Table 5-25: Wrist Items." o f t h e beast t h a t h a d so s t a i n e d t h e i t e m as t o r e n d e r i t v a l u e l e s s .
However, a wizard w h o was part o f the group
e v e n t u a l l y r e a l i z e d i t was p o t e n t m a g i c a l c o n s t r u c -
Table 5-25: Wrist Items t i o n a n d t h a t i t s c a r m i n e c o l o r i n g was p a r t o f t h e
design.
Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
Powers: Str+1, Dex + 2 , mana +3.
01-100 — — — Bat-Hide Wristband 9 2 5 gp
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t . M a n a
— 01-40 — — Jilleo's Bracelet 6 , 0 3 0 gp
= enhancement.
— 41-80 — — Basilisk Bracer 6 , 4 0 0 gp
Caster Level: 6th.
— 81-95 — — Carmine Trinket 8 , 7 8 0 gp
Market Price: 8,780 gp.
— 96-100 01-05 — Purified Spirit Bracer 9 , 5 0 0 gp Slot: Wrist.
— — 06-10 — Drakescale Bracelet 12,900 gp W e i g h t : 0.3 l b s .
— — 11-35 — Seahorse-Spine Bracelet 2 4 , 3 0 0 gp
— — 36-60 — Serpentine Bracer 2 5 , 2 5 0 gp Drakescale Bracelet
— — 61-85 — Steel Wristband of Strategy 3 9 , 0 0 0 gp Description: T h e power and magic that flows
through the blood and body of many of the mysti-
— — 86-100 01-100 Bracelet of the Deep Sea 8 9 , 0 0 0 gp
c a l beasts o f N o r r a t h c a n b e h a r n e s s e d t o g r e a t
e f f e c t , i f t h e i r h i d e s are w o r k e d b y s k i l l e d h a n d s .
O n e s u c h o b j e c t is t h i s b r a c e l e t , a c o p p e r - c o l o r e d
Basilisk Bracer b a n d f o r m e d f r o m t h e scales o f a f e r o c i o u s d r a k e , c o u s i n t o t h e
legendary dragon.
D e s c r i p t i o n : A heavy bronze bracer w i t h the
r a i s e d r e l i e f o f a m i g h t y b a s i l i s k , t h i s p i e c e is s a i d P o w e r s : I n t + 2 , m a n a + 2 , m a g i c resistance (2).
to b e shaped b y d i p p i n g i t i n a p o o l o f t h e B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t . Mana = en-
h e a t e d b l o o d o f t h a t beast. h a n c e m e n t . Resistance = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Powers: Dex + 2 , Wis + 1 . Caster Level: 6 t h .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = e n h a n c e - M a r k e t P r i c e : 12,900 gp.
ment. Slot: Wrist.
Caster Level: 6 t h . W e i g h t : 0.2 lbs.
Market Price: 6,400 gp.
Slot: Wrist. Jilleo's Bracelet
W e i g h t : 5 lbs. D e s c r i p t i o n : T r i b a l s h a m a n s h a v e de-
signed many wondrous a n d unique
Bat-HibeWristbanb fetishes. Jilleo o f t h e D a w n s h r o u d Peaks

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s o b j e c t is c o n - s h o u l d c e r t a i n l y be c o u n t e d h i g h amongst

structed by the batlings w h o dwell t h e s e n a t i v e c r a f t s m e n . T h i s p a r t i c u l a r i t e m is

in t h e caves surrounding the a pressed p e w t e r a n d silver b r a c e l e t w i t h l e a t h e r

Stonebrunt Mountains o fOdus. It's straps, d e c o r a t e d w i t h various shells, bones, a n d

u n k n o w n w h e t h e r t h e i t e m is c o n s t r u c t e d f r o m b a t o r polished rocks.

b a t l i n g hide, b u t those w h o a t t e m p t t o deal w i t h this hair-trigger Powers: Str+ 1 , Int + 1 , Wis + 1 .

f o l k are u n l i k e l y t o g e t f a r b y s u g g e s t i n g t h e l a t t e r . -jftt' Bonus types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
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Caster Level: 3rd. Steel WristbanO O F Strategy

M a r k e t Price: 6,030 gp. D e s c r i p t i o n : S e m k a k , P r o p h e t o f V a l l o n , offers
Slot: Wrist. t h i s b r a c e r as a r e w a r d t o t h o s e a b l e mercenaries
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. w h o succeed i n t h e most g r u e l i n g missions i n t h e
name o f the giants o f Kael D r a k k a l .
ParlFieo Spirit Bracer Powers: Str+3, Dex +3, I n t +3, C h a -2.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e greatest heroes Focus effect: R e a g e n t C o n s e r v a t i o n I I I .
of the Kejek cat-folk ofthe B o n u s types: A b i l i t y scores = e n h a n c e m e n t .
Stonebrunt Mountains are those
Caster Level: 14th.
w h o seek t o u n d o t h e d a m a g e d o n e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 39,000 gp.
by t h e e v i l T s e r r i n a S l y ' T o r l o n g
ago. T o a i d s u c h h e r o e s , t h e K e j e k Slot: Wrist.
have a means t o create magic Weight: 1 lb.
items from t h e crystallized
shadow substance
left b e h i n d .
that Tserrina Miscellaneous Items
T h i s category o f items covers a l l those t h a t d o n o t f i t
Powers: Str+ 1 , Dex + 1 , C h a + 1 , mana + 1 .
i n t o any other category. T h e y include books, totems, a n d
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e s = a u g m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = a u g m e n - m a g i c bags. S a m p l e s t a t i s t i c s f o r n u m e r o u s c o m m o n i t e m s
tation.
' can be f o u n d i n " T a b l e 5 - 2 : T y p i c a l H a r d n e s s , H i t Points,
Caster Level: 3rd. and Break D C s f o rC o m m o n Items"; extrapolate other
M a r k e t P r i c e : 9,500 gp. i t e m s ' statistics f r o m these samples, w h e n necessary.
Slot: Wrist. Physical D e s c r i p t i o n : Miscellaneous i t e m s are m a d e f r o m a
W e i g h t : 0.1 l b s . v a r i e t y o f m a t e r i a l s , a n d c o m e i n m a n y s h a p e s a n d sizes.
Activation: Miscellaneous items are either c o n t i n u a l l y i n
Seahorse-Spine BraceLet e f f e c t (use a c t i v a t e d ) , o r c o m m a n d w o r d a c t i v a t e d i f t h e i t e m h a s
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e spines o f a C o l d s p i n e seahorse, o f t e n g a t h - charges.
ered f r o m h u n t s i n t h e Siren's G r o t t o , are essential f o r t h e Random Generation: T o generate miscellaneous weapons
m a n u f a c t u r e o f these bracelets. T h e sirens w h o i n h a b i t these randomly, roll o n "Table 5 - 2 6 : Miscellaneous Items."
frozen waters are c h i e f a m o n g s t t h e producers o f these mystic
pieces o f j e w e l r y .
Powers: Str+2,C h a +3, A C +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = a u g m e n t a -
1
tion. A C =deflection. Table 5-26: Miscellaneous Items
Caster Level: 9 t h . Minor Medium Major Epic Item Name Market Price
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 4 , 3 0 0 gp. 01-08 — — — Bone Totem 100 gp
Slot: Wrist. 07-1? — — — Mummy Wrappings 110 g P

W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. 20-25 01-03 — — Minotaur Horn 210 gp

26-32 04-06 — — Conch Shell Horn 2 6 0 gp
Serpentine Bracer
33-37 07-15 — — Gypsy Lute 5 5 0 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s decorative silver bracer
38-45 16-20 — — Bronze Spider Totem 6 0 0 gp
o f f e r s l i t t l e b y w a y o f p r a c t i c a l p r o t e c t i o n , as
it doesn't even cover t h e forearm; i t looks 46-54 21-25 — — Dusty Ransacker's Pack 1,050 gp
like a snake c o i l i n g f r o m e l b o w t o wrist. 55-64 26-32 — — Glob of Gooey Goo 2 , 2 0 0 gp
However, t h e bracer gives its wearer great 65-71 33-38 — — Sharkskin Drum 2 , 4 0 0 gp
s u p p l e n e s s a n d g r a c e , as w e l l as a m p l i f y i n g
72-75 39-50 — — Box of Nil Space 3,250 gp
certain magical abilities.
76-85 51-55 — — Wooly Spider-Silk Net 3,300 gp
Powers: Dex+4.
86-88 56-60 01-04 — Bag of the Tinkerers 5 , 0 0 0 gp
Focus effect: E x t e n d e d A f f l i c t i o n I I .
89-94 61-65 05 — Dustscryer's Crystal Ball 5 , 0 0 0 gp
B o n u s types: A b i l i t y s c o r e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
95-100 66-70 — — Faun Flute 5,360 gp
Caster Level: 12th.
M a r k e t Price: 25,250 gp. — 71-75 — — Purghk's Quill 5 , 5 0 0 gp

Slot: Wrist. — 76-80 06-08 — Sun Chalice 7 , 2 0 0 gp

W e i g h t : 0.8 lbs. — 81-84 09-15 — Idol of the Underking 9 , 6 0 0 gp

— 85-89 16-19 — Fetish of the Nimble 10,250 gp
— 90-93 20 — Totem of the Warrior Spirit 12,700 gp
L — 94 21-25 — Drums of the Beast 15,740 gp
— 95-97 26-28 — Eye of Melnor 16,150 gp
— 98-100 29-33 — Globe of Darkness 2 0 , 0 0 0 gp
— 34-45 — Runed Writ 21,800 gp
— — 46-55 — Seer Lore Book 2 3 , 5 0 0 gp
— — 56-65 — Book of Obulus 3 5 , 4 0 0 gp
— — 66-75 01-05 McVaxius' W a r Horn 4 0 , 5 0 0 gp
— — 76-85 06-10 Skull Charm of the Oracle 4 3 , 7 2 0 gp
— — 86-95 11-20 Lyran's Mystical Lute 4 9 , 1 0 0 gp
— — 96-100 21-100 Crypt Master's Conjuring Stone 1 4 9 , 5 8 0 gp
 EverQuest RPG: Game Master'sGuiDe
BagoFtheTinkerers
Description: T h i s 1-foot by 3-foot durable canvas bag, made
sturdier by leather strapping, is made by secretive gnome craftsfolk
who produce them only in limited quantities. T h e gnomes have
only one authorized reseller, a gnome merchant who nonnally sells
them from his shop i n the Solusek area. T h i s merchant sometimes
travels on business, so customers can't be sure of finding h i m even
if they go there, and he doesn't sell to customers he doesn't like. But
his customers rarely complain about his surliness.
Powers: T h i s bag can somehow h o l d up t o 25 cubic feet o f
material, w h i c h can be o f any mass, shape, or size, and a n y t h i n g
placed inside the bag is weightless w h i l e i t remains i n the bag.
Caster Level: 8 t h .
Market Price: 5,000 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
BookoFObuLus
Description: T h i s t h i c k book has a strong clasp, solid metal
hinges, and a sturdy cover made o f animal hide. W r i t t e n by an
unnamed and u n k n o w n author, the text investigates i n meticu-
lous detail various theories regarding the effects o f healing magic
o n l i v i n g bodies. I t is quite a d u l l read, but a useful one to healers.
Powers: Merely h o l d i n g this book confers a number o f impres-
sive bonuses, but i n order to gain the benefits o f the focus effect,
a spellcaster must read the entire book, a task that requires b o t h
great patience as well as the skill Language (Iksar) at rank 5.
Focus Effect: Improved H e a l i n g I I
I n t +3, W i s + 3 , mana +8, electricity resistance ( 2 ) , fire resis-
tance ( 2 ) , magic resistance ( 2 ) , sonic resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. M a n a = augmen-
t a t i o n . Resistances = enhancement.
Caster Level: 15th.
Market Price: 35,400 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 5 lbs.
Bone Totem
Description: T h i s p r i m i t i v e - l o o k i n g totem comes i n several
different shapes, i n c l u d i n g a r h i n o , an ox, and a man-eating plant.
T h e different shapes are usually o f creatures that are considered
ugly, but tough. T h e totem's shape is indicative of the culture that
produced i t . Shamans of the producing culture usually consider
the creature magical or representative o f the tribe somehow.
Powers: W h i l e held, this t o t e m grants the following modifiers:
C h a - 3 , h p + 4 , mana + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. H i t points = aug-
m e n t a t i o n . M a n a = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 100 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
Box O F Nil Space
Description: T h o u g h i t itself can be cumbersome to carry, this
4 feet long x 2 feet wide x 1.5 feet deep box is still h i g h l y sought
for its magical weight-reduction properties. Adventurers w h o
plan to bring home large hauls o f loot often find i t w o r t h w h i l e t o
hire a porter to carry the box.
Powers: T h i s box reduces the weight of all items placed w i t h i n
it by 70%. T h e box can hold up to 12 cubic feet o f material. (Keep
in m i n d , t h o u g h , that steel weighs roughly 500 pounds per cubic
foot, silver about 650 pounds, gold about 1,200, and p l a t i n u m
1,350.)
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 3,250 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 12 lbs.
1 7 0
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Bronze SpiberTotem
Description: T h i s fist-sized bronze statuette is made i n the shape
of a h u n t i n g spider. Users sometimes bind such totems to their palms
to prevent accidentally dropping them. O f course, doing so makes
one's hand useless for nearly anything else. Wrapping or unwrap-
ping a hand i n such a manner is a full-round action.
Powers: W h i l e held, the totem grants its holder the following
benefits:
H p + 1 , mana +2.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. Resistance = aug-
mentation.
Caster L e v e l : 1st.
Market Price: 600 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
Conch Shell Horn
Description: C u n n i n g l y crafted from a large c o n c h shell, this
brass instrument has features o f a metal h o r n tucked w i t h i n its
shelled exterior. Sirens sometimes use these horns to increase the
lure o f their songs.
Powers: T h i s h o r n grants its player a +2 bonus to Perform
( h o r n ) or Play Brass Instrument checks w h i l e i t is played. I t also
grants a +2 bonus to a bard's Perform check for twisting songs, i f
at least one of the songs being twisted is a brass song.
Bonus types: Skills = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 2 n d .
Market Price: 260 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Crypt Master's Conjuring Stone
Description: T h i s smooth, rounded stone fits perfectly i n t o a
human's palm. These stones were formerly used i n embalming
rituals as replacements after a corpse's organs were removed,
generally placed w i t h i n the body o f a chief servant w h o was killed
to be buried w i t h his or her master.
Powers: O n c e per day, as an attack action, the possessor o f this
stone may i n v o k e an effect identical t o the conjure corpse spell. I n
a d d i t i o n , he gains the f o l l o w i n g bonuses w h e n h o l d i n g the stone:
I n t + 3 , disease resistance ( 4 ) , poison resistance ( 4 ) , sonic
resistance ( 4 ) , disease save + 1 , poison save + 1 , sonic save + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score • enhancement. Resistances =
enhancement. Saves = enhancement.
Activation: C o m m a n d W o r d (conjure corpse), Use A c t i v a t e d
(all other powers).
Caster Level: 2 7 t h .
Market Price: 149,580 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Drums O F the Beast
Description: These light drums are decorated w i t h intricate
carvings of all manner o f beasts. T h e drums have t w o different
tones. T h e y have p r o v e n impervious t o water, and, more remark-
ably, their sound is n o t muffled w h e n they are played underwater.
Powers: These drums grant their player a +4 bonus to Perform
(drums) or Play Percussion Instrument checks they are played.
T h e y also grant a +4 bonus to a bard's Perform check for twisting
songs, if at least one o f the songs being twisted is a percussion song.
Finally, the drummer acts as t h o u g h she is under the effects of an
enduring breath spell while playing the drums.
Bonus types: Skills = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 5 t h .
Market Price: 15,740 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 1 l b .
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Dustscryer's Crystal Ball grants a +3 bonus to a bard's Perform checks for twisting songs, if
at least one o f the songs being twisted is a w i n d song. T h e flute also
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s crystal ball seems to have l i t t l e specks o f dust
or ash trapped w i t h i n i t . Sometimes, a viewer can get glimpses of grants the following bonus w h e n held:
a time long ago i n the ball, possibly from w h e n the dust was more C h a +2.
t h a n mere dust. Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. Skills = augmen-
Powers: W h e n a spellcaster gazes i n t o this crystal ball, she may tation.
cast any spell that normally allows her t o see at a distance or Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
through another creature's eyes as i f she were 5 levels higher. I n M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,360 gp.
addition, any creature h o l d i n g the ball gains the following bo- Slot: Miscellaneous.
nuses: W e i g h t : 1.5 lbs.
I n t + 1 , mana + 5 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. M a n a = augmenta- Fetish O F the Nimble
tion. D e s c r i p t i o n : These lightweight fetishes are carved in the
Caster L e v e l : 5th. shapes of small, quick creatures such as weasels and hares. A n y o n e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,000 gp. w h o picks one up immediately feels a difference: the pulse quick-
Slot: Miscellaneous. ens, and events seem to happen just a l i t t l e b i t slower, l e t t i n g the
holder observe t h e m and react slightly faster t h a n n o r m a l .
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
Powers: W h e n h o l d i n g this fetish, the bearer receives a +1
Dusty Ransacker's Pack bonus to all Dexterity-based skill checks. Further, the bearer gains
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s backpack always looks well w o r n , the f o l l o w i n g bonus:
but fits very comfortably, adjusting itself to nearly Dex +3.
any wearer. Because o f its excellent u t i l i t y , these Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = en-
packs can be found i n merchants' shops all across hancement. Skills = augmentation.
N o r r a t h . Buyers can expect to pay w e l l for t h e m , Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
though, and are advised t o buy t h e m w h e n
M a r k e t Price: 10,250 gp.
they see t h e m . T h e y don't stay o n mer
Slot: Miscellaneous.
chants' shelves for long.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
Powers: A n y t h i n g placed inside
this pack weighs only 25% o f its Glob O F Gooey Goo
normal weight. T h e pack is
Description: Also commonly
still limited by volume, how-
k n o w n as " d r a g o n s n o t " or
ever — any items placed
inside must actually f i t i n "alchemist's putty "globs of gooey
approximately 4 cubic feet goo are useful, but n o t a travel-
of space. ing adventurer's favorite supply.
If wrapped carefully, globs usu-
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
a l l y aren't a p r o b l e m , b u t a
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,050 gp.
backpack (and everything in i t ) can
Slot: Miscellaneous. be ruined if one o f these fist-sized globs
W e i g h t : 0.4 lbs. gets loose.
Powers: U s i n g a glob requires a ranged
EyeoFMelnor t o u c h attack, w i t h a range increment of 20
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s item appears as a feet ( m a x i m u m range 60 feet); the glob is
spherical semi-precious stone w i t h flaws treated as a grenadelike weapon (see " E x p l o d -
and imperfections that cause i t to re- i n g M i s s i l e s " i n the EverQuest: Player's
semble an eyeball. Handbook, p. 3 8 2 ) . T h e glob affects every-
Powers: T h i s object allows its holder t o t h i n g w i t h i n a 10-foot radius o f its p o i n t of
invoke an effect identical the identify spell; impact as if by a root spell w i t h a duration of
this effect has 25 charges. W h e n the identify I d 10 rounds (Reflex negates, D C 2 2 ) . Each
effect runs out of charges, the "iris" o f the eye- glob can be used only once.
stone clouds over, but the other bonuses remain i n Caster L e v e l : 12th.
effect w h i l e i t is h e l d : M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,200 gp.
W i s +2, disease resistance ( - 1 ) . Slot: Miscellaneous.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Resistance = en- Weight: — .
hancement.
A c t i v a t i o n : C o m m a n d W o r d (identify), Use A c t i v a t e d (all Globe op Darkness
other powers). D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s globe o f coagulated darkness has n o weight,
Caster L e v e l : 9 t h . but feels smooth and cool to the touch. Most people assume these
M a r k e t P r i c e : 16,150 gp. items are of dark elf manufacture, but a great many can be found
near the H o l e .
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. Powers: Unless covered, the globe of darkness darkens every-
t h i n g i n a 10-foot radius, negating all natural light sources i n the
Faun Flute area and reducing the radius o f even magical light sources by half.
Everyone w i t h i n the radius effectively suffers a 20% miss chance
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e favored instrument of fauns, this flute is
(due to concealment) w h e n attacking any target, whether that
made from a single reed. T h e holes i n i t have been chewed away
target is currently inside or outside of the area. T h e globe has n o
by insects goaded by subtle magics. T h e result is an instrument
effect o n ultravision, however, although it does reduce the range
formed entirely by nature, w i t h a sweet, airy sound.
o f infravision by h a l f for those w i t h i n the radius.
Powers: T h i s h o r n grants its player a +2 bonus to Perform
I n a d d i t i o n , the holder o f the globe gains the following bonuses:
(flute) or Play W i n d Instrument checks w h i l e it is played. I t also
C o n +3, disease resistance ( 6 ) , disease save +2.
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Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = augmentation. Resistance = aug-
m e n t a t i o n . Save = augmentation.
Caster Level: 9 t h .
Market Price: 20,000 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: — .
Gypsylute
Description: M a n y low-quality lutes i n N o r r a t h are called
"gypsy lutes" by gypsies themselves, w h o try to p a w n t h e m off the
unsuspecting. Yet a bard can feel the faint magic coursing t h r o u g h
a true gypsy lute, and a gypsy would never be caught playing an
inferior knock-off around the campfire.
Powers: T h i s lute grants its player a +3 bonus to Perform (lute)
or Play S t r i n g Instrument checks w h i l e i t is played. I t also grants
a + 1 bonus t o a bard's Perfonn check for twisting songs, if at least
one o f the songs being twisted is a string song. T h e lute also grants
the following bonus w h e n held:
Magic resistance ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: Resistance = morale. Skills = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 2nd.
Market Price: 550 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
l o o l op t h e U n o e r k i n g
Description: T h i s small idol supposedly resembles Brell Serilis,
but its features are vague and misshapen. Some say the idol more
resembles a g o b l i n t h a n Brell, but they d o n ' t often say such a t h i n g
i n front o f dwarves or gnomes. These idols are found all over
N o r r a t h , i n a wide assortment o f hands, and the power of the idol
works no matter w h o the holder worships.
Powers: W h i l e held, the idol grants its holder the f o l l o w i n g
benefits:
Str + 1 , hp + 5 , mana +3.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = d i v i n e . H i t points = d i v i n e . M a n a
= divine.
Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
Market Price: 9,600 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Lyran's Mystical Lute
Description: Some bards use this lute for its obvious and
immediate benefits, but tend to put it away for serious playing, n o t
wishing to endanger the fine craftwork and gold inlay o n the fret.
Others, confident i n their skills (or w h o are n o t too worried about
damaging the l u t e ) , play it proudly under any circumstance.
Powers: T h i s lute, due to its masterwork quality, grants its
player a +2 bonus to Perform ( l u t e ) or Play S t r i n g Instrument
checks w h i l e i t is played; this bonus is nonmagical. W h i l e i t is
held, however, the lute also grants the f o l l o w i n g benefits:
Str +3, Dex + 3 , I n t + 3 , C h a + 4 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
Market Price: 49,100 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 2 lbs.
McVaxius'Horn O F War
Description: T h i s great brass h o r n can be heard for miles, and
echoes off o f nearly any vertical object — even off o f tall people.
T h e o r i g i n o f these horns is u n k n o w n , although w i t h a name like
" M c V a x i u s " attached, i t m i g h t be Halasian. These "war horns"
are remarkably light for their considerable size.
Powers: T h i s h o r n grants its player a +2 bonus to Perform
( h o r n ) or Play Brass Instrument checks w h i l e i t is played. I t also
grants a +4 bonus to a bard's Perform check for twisting songs, i f
at least one o f the songs being twisted is a brass song.
Dex +3, I n t + 3 , C h a +4.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Skills = enhance-
ment.
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
Market Price: 40,500 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.6 lbs.
MinotaurHorn
Description: Being made from the h o r n o f a minotaur, this
instrument has the throaty quality of l o w i n g cattle w h e n sounded.
Minotaurs, unsurprisingly, become enraged w h e n someone dares
to play one w i t h i n earshot.
Powers: T h i s h o r n grants its player a +2 bonus to Perform
( h o r n ) or Play W i n d Instrument checks w h i l e i t is played. I t also
grants a +1 bonus to a bard's Perform check for twisting songs, i f
at least one o f the songs being twisted is a w i n d song.
Bonus types: Skills = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 1st.
Market Price: 210 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 1 l b .
Mummy Wrappings
Description: These strips o f c l o t h are taken from mummies
(animate ones, that is) and resold o n the open market for their
curative properties. T h e c l o t h is dirty, t o r n , and smelly, but w i t h
proper treatment by a d i v i n e l y inspired healer, they make excel-
lent bandages.
Powers: W h e n these wrappings are used w i t h a Heal check to
b i n d wounds, the healer may restore a number o f h i t points equal
to his ranks i n the Heal skill w i t h a successful check, as opposed
to merely h a l f his ranks. From 1 to 4 wrappings are normally found
at a t i m e .
Caster L e v e l : 1st.
Market Price: 110 gp per wrapping.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Purghk'sQuiLL
Description: First designed by the eminent goblin scribe Purghk,
this q u i l l was used to record the list o f the tribe's enemies. Over
t i m e , the list grew so long that i t had to be stored o n more than a
dozen scrolls, all filled out i n Purghk's t i n y scrawl. N o w , numerous
facsimiles of the original q u i l l exist.
Powers: T h i s q u i l l grants the following bonuses w h e n held:
I n t + 2 , magic resistance ( 4 ) , magic save + 1 .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = enhancement. Resistance = en-
hancement. Save = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 6 t h .
Market Price: 5,500 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
RuneOWrit
Description: T h i s sheet of v e l l u m has runes pressed i n t o its
surface. Even those skilled i n reading runes have difficulty reading
it, however, n o t necessarily because the runes are obscure but
because each subsequent rune changes the meaning o f the one
previous. T h e message seems to be something about the wisdom
of dragons, although the last rune could change everything.
Powers: W h i l e held, the w r i t grants its holder the following
benefits:
I n t +3, W i s + 3 , all resistances ( 1 ) .
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. Resistances =
enhancement.
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Caster L e v e l : 9 t h . Sun Chalice

Market Price: 21,800 gp. Description: Crafted from the purest gold, yet seemingly as
Slot: Miscellaneous. light as a feather, this chalice has stylized images o f the sun all
Weight: 0.4 lbs. around its circumference. Those w h o d r i n k from i t are said to be
warmed even i n the coldest, dampest weather.
Seer Lore Book Powers: I f the chalice's possessor drinks water from this vessel
Description: T h e contents of this book supposedly c o n t a i n all every day for a week, she gains the bonuses below; after the week,
the secrets o f the Seer i n Skyshrine, revealing his methods and she need o n l y keep the chalice o n her person to gain the bonuses.
rituals for seeing the future. I f they do c o n t a i n his secrets, t h e y ' l l I f anyone else drinks from the chalice, all of the possessor's
stay his. T h e entire book is w r i t t e n i n code, a c o m b i n a t i o n of bonuses are lost immediately, and she must again d r i n k from it for
cryptic c o m m o n speech, alchemical symbols, and what some a week before the bonuses return.
scholars believe is a remnant o f the tongue o f O l d Sebilis. I n t + 1 , W i s + 1 , mana +3, acid resistance ( 4 ) , fire resistance ( 4 ) ,
Powers: Its contents m i g h t be unreadable, but the book itself acid save + 1 , fire save + 1 .
grants considerable power to anyone h o l d i n g i t . I f the book can Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = enhancement. M a n a = enhance-
confer more power or knowledge, n o one has yet discovered how ment. Resistances = enhancement. Saves = enhancement.
to access i t . Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
I n t + 4 , mana +7. Market Price: 7,200 gp.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y score = arcane. M a n a = arcane. Slot: Miscellaneous.
Caster Level: 12th. Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Market Price: 28,500 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous. Totem oFthe Warrior
Weight: 1.5 lbs. Spirit
Description: Warriors i n some
Sharkskin Drum remote tribes are given totems
Description: T h e head o f this u p o n passing c e r t a i n rites o f
t o m - t o m style d r u m is covered adulthood. Thereafter, such a totem goes
w i t h sharkskin. Those w h o play everywhere w i t h the warrior, and part o f
such instruments for extended peri- the warrior's spirit resides w i t h i n i t . N o
ods of t i m e invariably form warrior would w i l l i n g l y give up his or
calluses i n unusual places her t o t e m .
o n their hands. Powers: U n l i k e many other totems,
Powers: This drum the warrior totem does n o t have t o be
grants its player a + 2 bonus to held to be effective, but i t cannot be
Perform (drums) or Play Per- simply stored, either: i t must be w o r n so as to
cussion Instrument checks while t o u c h the skin or hair of the possessor ( i t does
it is played. I t also grants a +3 n o t take up any magic i t e m slots, however).
bonus to a bard's Perform check for I f t w o or more such totems are w o r n , the
twisting songs, i f at least one o f the contained spirits clash and the owner re-
songs being twisted is a percussion ceives n o benefit.
song; further, all of the bard's percus- Str + 1 , W i s + 1 , h p + 2 , sonic resistance
sion song effects performed w i t h (3).
this drum are treated as if the bard's
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores =
caster level were 3 levels higher.
augmentation. H i t points =
Bonus types: Skills = enhance- augmentation. Resistance =
ment. augmentation.
Caster Level: 4 t h . Caster Level: 3rd.
Market Price: 2,400 gp. Market Price: 12,700 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous. Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.8 lbs. Weight: — .

Skull Charm O F the Oracle WoolySpiher-SilkNet

Description: T h i s t i n y charm is actually fashioned from the
real skull o f a faerie oracle, and is so small that i t can easily be
dropped and lost. For this reason, most have a leather cord or a fine
c h a i n threaded through the eye holes, to be looped around one's
wrist or neck so that the charm can be grasped quickly. Some users
have been k n o w n to simply b i n d such charms to t h e i r hands so
they never stop h o l d i n g it.
Powers: W h e n held, this c h a r m grants its user a +4 bonus to
Search checks. I n a d d i t i o n , the holder receives the f o l l o w i n g
bonuses:
Str +2, Dex + 2 , C o n + 2 , I n t + 2 , W i s + 2 , h p +12.
Bonus types: A b i l i t y scores = augmentation. H i t points =
augmentation. S k i l l = insight.
Caster Level: 6 t h .
Market Price: 43,720 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Description: These broad nets are practically weight-
less, made from the silk of wooly spiders found i n the Everfrost
Peaks. T h r o w i n g t h e m is effortless, and the nets are crafted t o
spread open i n the w i n d , n o matter how inept the user.
Powers: U s i n g this net requires a ranged touch attack against
a single opponent, w i t h a range o f 210 feet and n o range incre-
ment. O n a successful h i t , the net affects the target as i f by an
ensnaringroots spell (Reflex negates, D C 21). Each net can be used
three times before the spider silk becomes too tangled to be reused
effectively. N o specific weapon proficiency is required to use the
net.
Caster L e v e l : 11th.
Market Price: 3,300 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Weight: 0.1 lbs.

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Scrolls
S c r o l l s are spells t h a t h a v e b e e n w r i t t e n d o w n . T h e y allow
spells t o be cast w i t h o u t m a n a e x p e n d i t u r e , e v e n b y a s p e l l c a s t e r
w h o has n o t l e a r n e d t h e s p e l l w r i t t e n o n t h e s c r o l l . W h e n u s e d ,
t h e c a s t e r reads t h e w r i t i n g a n d p e r f o r m s a n y s o m a t i c c o m p o n e n t s
r e q u i r e d b y t h e s p e l l . T h e w r i t i n g o n t h e s c r o l l i t s e l f d i s a p p e a r s as
t h e s p e l l is c a s t , m a k i n g e a c h s c r o l l a s i n g l e - u s e i t e m .
Each scroll c o n t a i n s o n e spell w r i t t e n o n a piece o f v e l l u m , f i n e
l i n e n paper, b a r k , o r o t h e r durable y e t l i g h t surface. Scrolls are
usually r o l l e d u p a n d stored i n a tube f o r p r o t e c t i o n . S c r o l l casings
o f t e n c o n t a i n w r i t i n g t o i n d i c a t e t h e i r c o n t e n t s , b u t c a n also
c o n t a i n g l y p h s a n d m a g i c a l traps t o d e t e r t h e f t .
P h y s i c a l D e s c r i p t i o n : S c r o l l s are m a d e o f p a r c h m e n t , v e l l u m ,
or cured a n i m a l hides. T h e y are usually rolled u p and stored i n
t u b e s o f i v o r y o r h a r d e n e d l e a t h e r , o r p e r h a p s e v e n , i n r a r e r cases,
o f precious m e t a l studded w i t h valuable stones. A t y p i c a l scroll
has A C 9 , h a r d n e s s 0 , 1 h i t p o i n t , a n d a B r e a k D C o f 5.
A c t i v a t i o n : A c t i v a t i n g a scroll involves reading it w h i l e per-
f o r m i n g the somatic c o m p o n e n t s required b y the spell. M a t e r i a l
c o m p o n e n t s a n d m a n a are n o t necessary f o r a c t i v a t i n g t h e s c r o l l ;
these parts o f a spell h a v e already b e e n c o m m i t t e d d u r i n g t h e
scroll's c r e a t i o n . H o w e v e r , reading t h e scroll m i g h t require a
series o f steps b e f o r e h a n d .
Decipher the Writing: F i r s t , t h e c a s t e r m u s t d e c i p h e r t h e w r i t i n g .
T h i s requires t h e caster t o succeed a t a Spellcraft c h e c k ( D C 2 0
+ s p e l l l e v e l ) . O n c e a c c o m p l i s h e d , t h e r e a d e r k n o w s w h a t s p e l l is
o n t h e s c r o l l , a n d k n o w s w h e t h e r h e o r she c a n use i t .
R e a d i n g a s c r o l l t o d e c i p h e r i t is n o t t h e s a m e as r e a d i n g i t t o
cast i t . T h e spell r e m a i n s o n t h e scroll d u r i n g t h e t i m e a c h a r a c t e r
attempts t o decipher i t . Characters c a n (and are advised t o )
d e c i p h e r s c r o l l s a h e a d o f t i m e s o t h a t t h e y c a n cast t h e m m o r e
quickly w h e n they choose t o .
Activate the Scroll: W h e n d i e c h a r a c t e r wishes t o a c t i v a t e t h e s c r o l l ,
she m u s t already h a v e d e c i p h e r e d t h e scroll. S h e m u s t also be able t o see
a n d read i t d u r i n g t h e course o f a c t i v a t i o n . A l t h o u g h m a t e r i a l c o m p o -
n e n t s are n o t r e q u i r e d , some spells r e q u i r e a target o r a n o b j e c t u p o n
w h i c h t o f u n c t i o n . Casters m u s t p r o v i d e these i f t h e spell requires t h e m .
a t 1st l e v e l , e v e n t h o u g h s h e d o e s n ' t h a v e access t o t h a t s p e l l y e t
w i t h i n h e r class. A w i z a r d c a n n o t a c t i v a t e t h e s c r o l l , e v e n t h o u g h
i t is a r c a n e , b e c a u s e i t is n o t o n h i s s p e l l l i s t .
A s s u m i n g d i e caster meets a l l these r e q u i r e m e n t s , h e o r she m a y
a t t e m p t t o a c t i v a t e t h e scroll. I f t h e caster is o f s u f f i c i e n t l e v e l t o be able
t o cast t h e spell w i t h o u t d i e scroll, h e o r she m a y cast i t w i t h n o c h e c k .
I f t h e caster's l e v e l is l o w e r t h a n t h a t necessary t o cast t h e spell (always
at t h e l e v e l a t w h i c h i t first appears o n h i s class's l i s t ) , h e o r she m u s t
succeed at a caster l e v e l c h e c k ( D C = t h e scroll's caster level + 1). Success
m e a n s d i a t t h e spell m a y be cast w i t h o u t i n c i d e n t . Failure means t h a t t h e
caster c a n n o t a c t i v a t e t h e scroll. I n a d d i t i o n , d i e caster m u s t d i e n
succeed at a W i s d o m c h e c k ( D C 5) o r a scroll m i s h a p occurs (see " S c r o l l
Mishaps," below).
Determine Effect: Finally, the player and the G M must deter-
m i n e t h e e f f e c t o f t h e s p e l l . I n a l m o s t a l l cases, a s c r o l l is p r e p a r e d
at m i n i m u m e f f e c t i v e l e v e l f o r a c e r t a i n class, so, f o r i n s t a n c e , a
s h a d o w k n i g h t s c r o l l o f spook the dead h a s d u r a t i o n , r a n g e , a n d
e f f e c t i v e n e s s as i f cast b y a 5 t h - l e v e l c a s t e r [spook the dead is a 3 r d -
l e v e l s p e l l f o r a s h a d o w k n i g h t , so a s h a d o w k n i g h t m u s t b e 9 t h
level t o cast t h e spell n o r m a l l y ; a 9 t h - l e v e l s h a d o w k n i g h t has a
c a s t e r l e v e l o f 5 ) , r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e r e a d e r ' s a c t u a l class o r l e v e l . I n
r a r e cases, a s c r o l l ' s c r e a t o r m a y h a v e p r e p a r e d a s p e l l a t a h i g h e r
l e v e l o f e f f e c t i v e n e s s , i f t h e G M h a s d e t e r m i n e d t h i s t o b e t h e case.
Scroll M i s h a p s : I f a s c r o l l fails a n d a m i s h a p o c c u r s , t h e s c r o l l
misfires, resulting i n a n u n e x p e c t e d , usually h a r m f u l magic dis-
charge. G e n e r a l l y , t h e m i s h a p deals 1 d 6 p o i n t s o f magic damage per
s p e l l l e v e l t o t h e caster ( m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e a p p l i e s t o t h i s d a m a g e ) .
T h e G M m a y also c h o o s e f o r a m i s h a p t o h a v e a n a l t e r n a t e e f f e c t .
I n s t e a d o f s i m p l y d i s c h a r g i n g e n e r g y i n t o t h e caster, t h e s p e l l c o u l d
s t r i k e a n a l l y , a c t i v a t e i n a random l o c a t i o n , o r a c t i v a t e m u c h l a t e r
than intended.
Table 5-27: Scroll Type by Character Class
Class
6% Roll
01-09 Bard
10-16 Beastlord

O d i e r r e q u i r e m e n t s a caster m u s t m e e t i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g : 17-25 Cleric

T h e caster m u s t b e a b l e t o c a s t t h e t y p e o f s p e l l t h a t is o n t h e 26-33 Druid

scroll, either arcane or divine. Enchanters, magicians, n e c r o m a n - 34-42 Enchanter
c e r s , s h a d o w k n i g h t s a n d w i z a r d s cast a r c a n e m a g i c . Beastlords,
43-51 Magician
c l e r i c s , d r u i d s , p a l a d i n s , r a n g e r s a n d s h a m a n s cast d i v i n e m a g i c .
52-59 Necromancer
B a r d m a g i c is u n i q u e t o t h a t class.
60-66 Paladin
T h e c a s t e r m u s t h a v e t h e s p e l l o n t h e l i s t f o r h i s o r h e r class. F o r
i n s t a n c e , a s h a d o w k n i g h t c o u l d a c t i v a t e a s c r o l l o f spook the dead 67-73 Ranger
74-80 Shadow Knight
82-90 Shaman
91-100 Wizard
Table 5-28: Scroll Spell Level
( D e d i c a t e e Spellcaster)
Minor Medium Major Epic Spell Lvl Caster Lvl
01-50
- - - 1st 1st
Table 5-29: Scroll Spell Level
51-90
- - - 2nd 3rd
(Hybrib Spellcaster)
91-100 01-10
- - 3rd 5th Minor Medlium Major E i c
P Spell Lv 1 Caster Lvl

- 11-35
- - 4th 7th 01-40 - 1st 1st

- 36-60
- - 5th 9th 41-80 -
- - 2nd 3rd

- -
61-85 6th 11th 81-95 0 1 - 15
- - 3rd 5th

- 86-100 01-05
-
7th 13th 9 6 - 1 0 0 16- 4 0
- - 4th 7th

- 06-35
- 8th 15th 4 1 - •65
- - 5th 9th

- - 36-65
- 9th 17th 66-- 9 0 01-10
- 6th 11th

- - 66-95
-0 1 - 1 5 10th 19th 9 1 - 100 11-25
- 7th 13th

- -
96-100 11th 21st
- - 26-50
- 8th 15th

- - - 16-35 12th 23rd

- 51-75 01-•05 9th 17th

- - -
36-60 13th 25th
- 76-100 06-35 10th 19th

-_ -_ -
_
61-85 14th
8 6 - 1 0 0 15th
27th
29th _- _ -_ 36-- 7 0 11th 21st
71--100 12th 23rd
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Randomly Generating
ScroLLs Table 5-31: Enchanter Pages
I t is always best f o r t h e G M t o d e t e r -
Page Minor Medium Major Epic Market Price
mine t h e contents o f scrolls widiout
resorting t o r a n d o m rolls: I n d i i s way, she Page 2 3 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 01-07 01 - - 312 gp
c a n assure t h a t t h e characters i n h e r g r o u p Page 2 3 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 08-14 02 - - 312 gp
d o n ' t g a i n spells t h a t m i g h t i n s o m e w a y Page 2 4 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 15-21 03 - - 312 gp
unbalance or otherwise impact her c a m -
p a i g n i n undesirable ways. H o w e v e r , t h e r e
Page 2 4 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 22-28 04 - - 312 gp

are t i m e s w h e n she m a y w i s h t o r a n d o m l y
Page 2 6 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 29-35 05 - - 312 gp

generate a scroll. T o d o so, first r o l l o n Page 2 6 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 36-42 06 - - 312 gp

Table 5-27: Scroll T y p e b y Character Page 3 0 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 43-49 07 - - 4 5 0 gp
C l a s s , t o f i n d t h e class for w h i c h t h e scroll
is scribed. N e x t , r o l l o n e i t h e r T a b l e 5 -
Page 3 0 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 50-56 08 - - 4 5 0 gp

28: Scroll Spell Level (Dedicated

Page 312 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 57-63 09 - - 4 5 0 gp

Spellcaster) or T a b l e 5 - 2 9 : S c r o l l Spell Page 312 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 64-70 10 - - 4 5 0 gp

L e v e l ( H y b r i d S p e l l c a s t e r ) , as a p p r o p r i - Page 3 7 5 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 71-77 11 - - 4 5 0 gp
ate, t o d e t e r m i n e t h e l e v e l o f t h e spell.
N e x t , the G M should f i n d the total n u m -
Page 3 7 5 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 78-84 12 - 4 5 0 gp

ber o f spells o f t h e a p p r o p r i a t e class a n d

Page 3 9 0 ( r i g h t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 85 13-18 01 - 612 gp

level t h a t are available i n h e r c a m p a i g n —

Page 3 9 0 ( l e f t ) , Tasarin's Grimoire 86 19-24 02 - 612 gp

for instance, i n a d d i t i o n t o those f o u n d i n Page 8 , Velishoul's Tome 87 25-29 03 - 612 gp

C h a p t e r 9 o f t h e EverQuest: Player's Hand- Page 9, Velishoul's Tome 88 30-34 04 - 612 gp
book, a G M m a y h a v e n e w spells a v a i l a b l e
e i t h e r from o t h e r p u b l i s h e d sources, o r
Page 16, Velishoul's Tome 89 35-39 05 - 612 gp

designed herself specifically f o r h e r g a m e .

Page 17, Velishoul's Tome 90 40-44 06 - 612 gp

O n c e this n u m b e r is established, t h e G M Page 4 3 , Velishoul's Tome 91 45-49 07 - 8 0 0 gp

should simply roll t h e most appropriately Page 4 4 , Velishoul's Tome 92 50-54 08 - 8 0 0 gp
sized d i e ; i f there are t o o f e w spells f o r t h e Page 6 7 , Velishoul's Tome 93 55-59 09 - 8 0 0 gp
d i e r o l l e d , t h e n a n y result h i g h e r t h a n t h e
n u m b e r o f spells a v a i l a b l e s h o u l d s i m p l y
Page 6 8 , Velishoul's Tome 94 60-64 10 - 8 0 0 gp

be r e r o l l e d .
Page 7 5 , Velishoul's Tome 95 65-69 11 - 8 0 0 gp

For e x a m p l e , i f T a b l e s 5-27 a n d 5 - 2 8
Page 7 6 , Velishoul's Tome 96 70-74 12 - 8 0 0 gp

d e t e r m i n e a m i n o r m a g i c i t e m t o be a 2 n d -
Page 1 0 8 , Velishoul's Tome 97 75-79 13 - 8 0 0 gp

level s h a m a n spell s c r o l l , t h e G M goes t o Page 1 0 9 , Velishoul's Tome 98 80-84 14 - 8 0 0 gp

t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook a n d sees Page 6 0 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 85 15-19 01-02 1,012 gp
t h a t t h e r e a r e 11 s p e l l s o n t h e s h a m a n s p e l l
list f o r 2 n d l e v e l . S h e rolls l d l 2, r e r o l l i n g
Page 6 0 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 86 20-24 03-04 1,012 gp

a result o f 12. S h e rolls a 3, a n d t h u s m a k e s

Page 6 4 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 87 25-29 05-06 1,012 gp

d i e scroll endure fire.

Page 6 4 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 88 30-34 07-08 1,012 gp
Page 90 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 89 35-39 09-10 1,012 gp

Research Page 90 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 90 40-44 11-12 1,012 gp

Page 153 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 91 45-49 13 1,250 gp
Components Page 153 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 92 50-54 14 1,250 gp
It's o n l y part o f a s c r o l l , b u t research Page 2 8 2 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 93 55-59 15 1,250 gp
c o m p o n e n t s are arguably more valu-
able t o a spellcaster t h a n a typical
Page 2 8 2 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 94 60-64 16 1,250 gp

scroll because these c o m p o n e n t s a l -

Page 174 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 95 65-69 17 1,250 gp

low a spellcaster skilled i n Spellcraft Page 174 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 96 70-74 18 1,250 gp
t o research f o r g o t t e n o r nearly u n - Page 2 8 8 ( r i g h t ) , Salil's Writ - 97 75-79 19 1,250 gp
a v a i l a b l e spells. F o r d e t a i l s , see C h a p t e r
Two.
Page 2 8 8 ( l e f t ) , Salil's Writ - 98 80-84 20 1,250 gp
Page 3 5 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 85 21-25 1,512 gp
Physical Description: Research
c o m p o n e n t s are made f r o m a variety
Page 3 6 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 86 26-30 1,512 gp

o f m a t e r i a l s , a n d c o m e i n m a n y shapes
Page 115, Nitilim's Grimoire - - 87 31-35 1,512 gp

a n d sizes. Page 116, Nitilim's Grimoire - - 88 36-40 1,512 gp

R a n d o m G e n e r a t i o n : T o generate Page 3 0 0 , Nitilim s Grimoire - - 89 41-45 1,512 gp

research c o m p o n e n t s r a n d o m l y , b e - Page 3 0 1 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 90 46-50 1,512 gp
gin by rolling on "Table 5 - 3 0 :
Research Components."
Page 3 5 1 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 91 51-55 1,512 gp
Page 3 5 2 , Nitilim s Grimoire - - 92 56-60 1,512 gp
Page 3 7 8 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 93 61-65 1,800 gp
TabLe5-30: Page 3 7 9 , Nitilim s Grimoire - - 94 66-70 1,800 gp
Research Components Page 4 0 0 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 95 71-75 1,800 gp
Research Component T y p e Roll Page 4 0 1 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 96 76-80 1,800 gp
Enchanter Pages Table 5-31 01-29 Page 4 4 9 , Nitilim's Grimoire - - 97 81-85 1,800 gp

-9 9 - 1 0 0 9-9 - 1 0 0
Magician W o r d s Table 5-32 29-45 Page 4 5 0 , Nitilim's Grimoire 98 86-90 1,800 gp
Necromancer Words Table 5-33 4 6 - 7 4 Roll Again T w i c e 99-100 91-100
W i z a r d Runes Table 5-34 75-100
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Table 5-32: Magician Worbs

Component Minor Medium Major Epic Market Price Component Minor Medium Major Epic Market Price

- -- -
Words of the Element 01-10 01-02 312 gp Words of Detention 86-8? 16-20 01-05 1,012 gp

- -
Words of Tyranny 11-55 03-06 312 gp Words of Duress ?0-?3 21-55 06-10 1,012 gp

- 94
- -
Words of Dominion 56-?0 07-10 4 5 0 gp Words of Collection (Azia) 56-84 21-25 1,250 gp

- 95-97
-
Words of Dimension ?1-?2 11-45 01-05 612 gp Words of Convocation 85-88 11-20 1,250 gp

Words of Transcendence ? 3 - ? 4 46-55 06-08 - 612 gp Words of Incarceration - 8?-?2 26-65 1,512 gp

-
- -
Words of Coercion ?5-?6 56-80 09-13 8 0 0 gp Words of Bondage ?3-?6 66-?5 1,800 gp

Words of Sight ?7-?8 81-85 14-15 - 8 0 0 gp Roll Again T w i c e ??- -100 ? 8 - 1 0 0 ?7-100 96-100

Table5-33: Necromancer Worbs

Word Minor Medium Major Epic Market Value

-
Word of Derivation
Word of Eradication
01-05
06-10
01
02 - 312 gp
312 gp
-
-
Word of Material 11-15 03 — 312 gp
Word of Possession 16-23 04-05
- -
312 gp
Word of Reviviscence 24-28 06
-
-
- 312 gp

-
Word of the Sentient (Azia) 29-33 07 312 gp
Word of Spirit 34-38 08
-- - 312 gp

-
Word of the Spoken 39-43 0? 312 gp
Word of Absorption 44-47 10
- -- 4 5 0 gp
Word of Anthology 44-51 11
-- 4 5 0 gp

-
Word of Cazic-Thule 52-5? 12-16 4 5 0 gp
Word of Dissolution
Word of Enlightment
60-63
64-67
17
18
—

-
-- 4 5 0 gp
4 5 0 gp
Word of the Extinct 68-71 1?
-- - 4 5 0 gp
Word of Quickening 72-75 20 - 4 5 0 gp

- --
Word of Radiance 76-7? 21 4 5 0 gp

-01
Word of Refuge 80-83 22 4 5 0 gp
Word of Allure 84 23-26 612 gp
Word of Cloudburst 85 27-30 02 - 612 gp
-
--
Word of Detachment 86 31-34 03 612 gp
Word of Discernment 87 35-38 04 612 gp
Word of Eventide 88 3?-42 05 — 612 gp
Word of Mistbreath 8? 43-46 06 — 612 gp
Word of Recluse ?0 47-50 07 — 612 gp
Word of the Sentient (Beza)
Word of Acquisition (Azia)
?1
?2
51-54
55-58
08
0?
-
—
612 gp
8 0 0 gp

-
Word of Dissemination ?3 5?-62 10 8 0 0 gp
Word of Haunting 94 63-66 11 8 0 0 gp
Word of Incorporeal ?5 67-70 12 8 0 0 gp
Word of Parasitism ?6 71-74 13 -- 8 0 0 gp
Word of Purification 97 75-78 14 8 0 0 gp
Word of Rupturing 98 7?-83 15 -- 8 0 0 gp
Word of Abatement - 83 16-20 01 1,012 gp
Word of Dark Paths — 84 21-25 02 1,012 gp
Word of Duration
- 85 26-30 03 1,012 gp
Word of Efficacy
- 86 31-35 04 1,012 gp
Word of Endurance
Word of Motion
-
—
87
88
36-40
41-45
05
06
1,012 gp
1,012 gp
Word of Neglect - 8? 46-50 07 1,012 gp
Word of Quivering - 90 51-55 08 1,012 gp

-
Word of Resolve ?1 56-60 0? 1,012 gp
Word of Suffering — 92 61-65 10 1,012 gp
Word of Bidding - ?3 66-6? 11 1,250 gp
Word of Collection (Beza) - ?4 70-73 12 1,250 gp
Word of Descrying
Word of Projection
- ?5
?6
74-77
78-81
13
14
1,250 gp
1,250 gp
Word of Seizure -- 97 82-85 15 1,250 gp
Word of the Specter
- ?8 86-8? 16 1,250 gp

- -
Word of Burnishing ?0 17-24 1,512 gp

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Table5-33: Necromancer Worbs Continueb
Word Minor Medium Major Epic Market Value
Word of Collection (Caza) - - ?1 25-32 1,512 gp
Word of Obligation - 92 33-40 1,512 gp
Word of Psyche - 91 41-48 1,512 gp
-
-- -
Word of Acquisition (Beza) 49-54 1,800 gp
Word of Crippling Force - 55-60 1,800 gp

-
Word of the Ethereal 61-66 1,800 gp
Word of Grappling
- 67-72 1,800 gp
Word of Odus
- 73-78 1,800 gp

-
--
Word of Paralyzing Earth 79-84 1,800 gp
Word of Requisition
- 85-90 1,800 gp
Roll Again T w i c e 99-100 99-100 94-100 91-100

Table 5-34: Wizarb Runes

Rune Minor Medium Major Epic Market Price
-
-
Rune of Fahalem 01-07 01 312 gp

- -
Rune of Fulguration (Azia) 08-14 02 312 gp

-- -
Rune of Nagafen 15-21 03 312 gp

-
Rune of Periphery 22-28 04 312 gp

-
-
Rune of Proximity 29-35 05 312 gp

- --
Rune of Substance 36-42 06 312 gp
Rune of AI'Kabor 43-53 08-09 4 5 0 gp
Rune of Neglect 53-5? 10 - 4 5 0 gp

-
-
Rune of Oppression 60-66 11 4 5 0 gp
Rune of Velious 67-73 12 - - 4 5 0 gp
Rune of Attraction 74-76 13-18 01 — 612 gp
Rune of Disassociation 77-78 19-21 02 - 612 gp

-
Rune of Expulsion 7?-80 22-25 03 612 gp

-
Rune of Karana 81-83 26-31 04 612 gp

-
Rune of Presense 84-85 32-35 05 612 gp

--
Rune of Trauma 86-87 36-39 06 612 gp
Rune of Xegony 88-?2 40-45 07 612 gp
Rune of the Combine ?3 46-50 08 - 8 0 0 gp
Rune of Dismemberment ?4 51-54 09 — 8 0 0 gp
Rune of Fulguration (Beza) ?5 55-58 10 8 0 0 gp
Rune of the Helix ?6 59-63 11 — 8 0 0 gp

-
Rune of Rallos Zek ?7 64-67 12 8 0 0 gp

-
Rune of Regeneration ?8 68-71 13 8 0 0 gp

-
Rune of Arrest 72-73 14-18 01- 02 1,012 gp

-
Rune of Banding 74-75 19-23 0 3 - -04 1,012 gp

-
Rune of Catalyst 76-77 24-28 05--06 1,012 gp

-
Rune of Conception 78-79 29-33 07- - 0 8 1,012 gp

--
Rune of Concussion 80-81 34-38 0 9 - -11 1,012 gp
Rune of Consumption 82-83 39-43 1 2 - 13 1,012 gp
Rune of Contortion - 84-85 44-48 14- 15 1,012 gp
Rune of Cyclone - 86-87 49-53 16- 17 1,012 gp
Rune of Howling - 88-89 54-58 18- 19 1,012 gp
Rune of Solusek Ro - 90-91 59-63 20--21 1,012 gp

-
Rune of Sorcery 92-93 64-68 22--23 1,012 gp
Rune of Embrace - 94 69-72 24--25 1,250 gp
Rune of Infraction - 95 73-77 26--27 1,250 gp
Rune of Paralysis - 96 78-81 28--29 1,250 gp

--
Rune of Petrification 97 82-85 30--31 1,250 gp
Rune of Tyranny 98 86-89 32--33 1,250 gp
Rune of Inverse - - 90 34--41 1,512 gp
-
-
Rune of T h e Rathe 91 42-- 4 9 1,512 gp
Rune of the Astral - - 92 50-- 5 7 1,800 gp
Rune of Crippling - - 93 58-- 6 5 1,800 gp
Rune of Frost - 94 66-- 7 3 1,800 gp

-- --
Rune of Impetus 95 74--81 1,800 gp
Rune of Rathe 96 82-- 9 0 1,800 gp
Roll Again T w i c e 99-100 99-100 97-100 91--100

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Epic Weapons
The lands o f EverQuest o v e r f l o w w i t h items i m b u e d with
m a g i c a l e n e r g y . A f t e r a l l , t h i s is a w o r l d w h e r e e v e n t a l e n t e d
t r a d e s m e n c a n f a s h i o n m a g i c i t e m s . E v e n so, t h e r e a r e a h a n d f u l
o f items t h a t clearly s t a n d o u t a b o v e t h e rest, e v e n b e y o n d t h e
most p o w e r f u l ones described earlier i n this chapter. T h e w o r l d o f
E v e r Q u e s t also o v e r f l o w s w i t h legends o f great heroes a n d e v i l
c o n q u e r o r s . B e l o w are d e s c r i p t i o n s o f t h o s e i n s t a n c e s w h e r e s u c h
i t e m s o f vast p o w e r a n d stories o f m y t h i c p r o p o r t i o n i n t e r s e c t .
The Celestial. Fists
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e p o t e n t w e a p o n s w e r e c r e a t e d by K a i a r e n ,
a m o n k w h o s e j o u r n e y t o w a r d e n l i g h t e n m e n t is d o c u m e n t e d i n
t h e very s t i t c h i n g o f his h a n d w r a p s . A s a y o u t h , B r o t h e r Kaiaren
a d v a n c e d q u i c k l y t h r o u g h t h e ranks o f his ascetic order, p r o v i n g
t o h i s m a s t e r s t i m e a n d a g a i n t h a t h e was c a p a b l e o f o u t s t r i p p i n g
a l l t h a t h i s h o m e t o w n o f Q e y n o s c o u l d o f f e r . T h e r e was n o t a s k
set b e f o r e h i m t h a t K a i a r e n d i d n o t p u r s u e a n d c o n q u e r , a n d i n a
r e m a r k a b l y s h o r t t i m e h e was i n d u c t e d i n t o t h e a n c i e n t O r d e r o f
t h e W h i s t l i n g Fists.
O n c e he had p r o v e d h i m s e l f w o r t h y t o d o n t h e robe o f his
Order, Kaiaren w a l k e d t h e land i n search o f experiences that
would help h i m grow in b o t h wisdom and skill. In time, young
Kaiaren happened upon a cult of fallen monks w h o called t h e m -
selves t h e C e l e s t i a l Fists. V o r a s h , t h e C e l e s t i a l Fists' leader,
a t t e m p t e d t o lure Kaiaren i n t o his new order, h a v i n g been
impressed by t h e y o u n g man's apparent skill. V o r a s h p r o m i s e d
K a i a r e n glory a n d power t h e likes o f w h i c h t h e y o u t h h a d n e v e r
seen — t h e master c l a i m e d t h a t h e a n d his senior disciples had
wrested c o n t r o l o f the elements themselves.
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H o l d i n g t r u e t o t h e h o n o r o f t h e W h i s t l i n g Fists, however,
K a i a r e n refused Vorash's offer a n d , perhaps f o o l i s h l y , c h a l l e n g e d
t h e master t o a d u e l . V o r a s h q u i c k l y defeated t h e brash y o u n g
m o n k , a n d , t h o u g h he spared Kaiarcn's life, he t o o k t h e y o u n g
m a n ' s e y e as a r e m i n d e r o f w h a t h a p p e n s t o a l l w h o w o u l d d a r e
o p p o s e t h e O r d e r o f t h e C e l e s t i a l Fist. K a i a r e n f l e d t o t h e j u n g l e s
o f K u n a r k , badly h u r t in body a n d , worse, h u m i l i a t e d and ashamed.
M o n t h s passed a n d , m e a n w h i l e , V o r a s h a n d h i s o r d e r g r e w i n
power. K a i a r e n , i n his i s o l a t i o n , m e d i t a t e d o n his defeat, u n t i l
finally a voice w i t h i n h i m urged the heroic young m a n t o return
a n d t o p u t a n e n d t o t h e e v i l o f t h e C e l e s t i a l Fist. I f V o r a s h a n d
his disciples were a l l o w e d t o c o n t i n u e , N o r r a t h w o u l d surely
suffer.
Kaiaren tore t h e h e m f r o m t h e b o t t o m o f his prized robe and
wrapped his hands w i t h the strips o f c l o t h . H e began t r a i n i n g
a n e w , p r a c t i c i n g h i s d e a d l y h a n d t e c h n i q u e s u p o n t h e g r e a t trees
o f t h e j u n g l e u n t i l his hands grew m i g h t i l y calloused, a n d each day
he added a n o t h e r strip o f c l o t h t o t h e w e l l - w o r n strips already
u p o n his h a n d s . A n d i n t o e a c h layer he p o u r e d his o w n desire a n d
his d e d i c a t i o n t o t h e Balance. O n l y a few short m o n t h s later, he
was ready. T h i s t i m e h e w o u l d n o t b e g i n w i t h V o r a s h h i m s e l f ,
however, for he had learned wisdom. Instead, he w o u l d bring
d o w n t h e C e l e s t i a l F i s t f r o m t h e b o t t o m , as o n e f e l l s a t r e e : h e
w o u l d start w i t h t h e lowest o f Vorash's order.
O n e by one, Kaiaren defeated Vorash's underlings, soon w o r k -
i n g his way up t o t h e master's m o s t a c c o m p l i s h e d disciples. U p o n
d e f e a t i n g t h e Disciple o f Fire, K a i a r e n gained the destructiveness
of flame — and his handwraps t o o tingled w i t h new power. A f t e r
deposing the Disciple of Earth, the young m o n k gained the
strength a n d m i g h t o f the m o u n t a i n s ; the Disciple o f A i r ' s demise
gave h i m t h e swiftness a n d deftness o f t h e w i n d . A n d after each
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v i c t o r y , t h e h a n d w r a p s also absorbed some measure o f h i s e n e m y ,
u n t i l t h e y h e l d h a r n e s s e d w i t h i n t h e m t h e essence o f a l l t h e
elements.
T h e t i m e h a d c o m e f o r K a i a r e n t o face V o r a s h o n c e a g a i n .
Enraged b y this upstart's t r i u m p h over h i s m o s t able disciples,
V o r a s h m e t K a i a r e n u p o n t h e s h o r e s o f L a k e 111 O m e n . C o n j u r i n g
up some w i c k e d power, t h e master t r a n s f o r m e d h i m s e l f i n t o a
great skeletal a b o m i n a t i o n , lashing a t K a i a r e n w i t h v i c i o u s c l a w
and enormous fang. B u t Kaiaren felt t h e power o f t h e elements
coursing t h r o u g h his body. C o n f i d e n c e filled his spirit a n d h e
k n e w , beyond adoubt, t h a t h e could vanquish the evil before h i m .
H e landed b l o w after m i g h t y b l o w u p o n w h a t was once Vorash
u n t i l t h e great a b o m i n a t i o n m o v e d n o m o r e .
K a i a r e n , h o n o r a b l e t o t h e c o r e , k n e l t a n d m o u r n e d t h e loss
e v e n o f so f o u l a n e n e m y . T h e y o u n g m a s t e r p u l l e d a t o o t h f r o m
t h e pile o f bones a n d sewed i t i n t o his h a n d w r a p s , a n d t h e n buried
the wraps, along w i t h Vorash's remains, somewhere onthe
c o n t i n e n t o f K u n a r k . P o w e r s u c h as t h a t h e l d b y t h e w r a p s ,
a c c o r d i n g t o K a i a r e n , was best left t o t h e e l e m e n t s . I n t h e h a n d s
of one w i t h o u t w i s d o m , t h e wraps w o u l d o n l y b r i n g suffering t o
N o r r a t h : h e k n e w t h e p o w e r w i t h i n t h e wraps c o u l d easily sway
even t h e most careful i n d i v i d u a l .
P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h they are t e c h n i c a l l y h a n d items ( n o t h a n d -
t o - h a n d w e a p o n s ) , t h e s e w r a p s f u n c t i o n s i m i l a r l y t o brass k n u c k l e s
w i t h a + 5 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d a + 7 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as
t h e bludgeoning, great speed, a n d sundering a b i l i t i e s . A n y c h a r a c t e r
w h o wears t h e h a n d w r a p s m a y deal h i s usual u n a r m e d damage
i n s t e a d o f t h e w r a p s ' base l d 4 p o i n t s .
A c h a r a c t e r w e a r i n g The Celestial Fists w i l l e x p e r i e n c e a sense
o f i n v u l n e r a b i l i t y . W h e n c o n f r o n t e d w i t h a risky o r e x t r e m e l y
dangerous s i t u a t i o n o r f o e ( s ) , t h e wearer m u s t m a k e a successful
W i l l save (DC 2 0 ) t o resist c h a r g i n g b l i n d l y i n t o t h e t h i c k o f
t h i n g s . T h e d u r a t i o n o f t h i s e f f e c t is l e f t t o t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e
GM.
A m o n k w h o w e a r s t h e w r a p s c a n e n t e r i n t o a s t a t e of celestial
tranquility u p t o f i v e t i m e s p e r d a y f o r 10 r o u n d s p e r use; t h i s g r a n t s
h i m a haste ( 5 ) effect (a + 2 haste b o n u s t o A C a n d o n e a d d i t i o n a l
attack a c t i o n every r o u n d ) .
T h e C e l e s t i a l F i s t s ( l d 4 + 7 , c r i t 1 9 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , d e l a y 2 ; A C 7,
hardness 7, 10 h p , Break D C 2 8 )
S t r + 5 , D e x + 5 , C o n + 3 , h p + 2 5 , a l l resistances ( 4 ) , a l l energy-
b a s e d saves + 1 .
B o n u s Types: A l l= augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger ( m o n k ) [celestial tranquility], Use
Activated (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 21st.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,477,181 gp.
Slot: H a n d .
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs.
The CLacos O F the Savage Spirit
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e Claws of the Savage Spirit w e r e c r e a t e d b y
R a h o u l , a V a h S h i r weapons-master, i n hopes o f restoring balance
t o t h e r e a l m o f t h e spirits. H e t o i l e d l o n g days f a s h i o n i n g t h e
blades at t h e c o m m i s s i o n o f S h a r V a l ' s K a t i S h a , whose a n i m i s t s
labored d i l i g e n t l y at Rahoul's side. T h e f u t u r e o f t h e spirit w o r l d
rested u p o n t h e r a p i d c r e a t i o n o f these t w o u n i q u e i t e m s .
A short t i m e earlier, a n iksar beastlord b y t h e n a m e o f Draz
N u r a k k h a d discovered a w a y t o s i p h o n t h e power o f the spirits
i n t o w o o d totems. Draz, n o t c o n t e n t w i t h h i s n e w f o u n d a b i l i t y ,
used t h e t o t e m s t o t r a n s f o r m t h e s a c r e d s p i r i t u a l e n e r g y i n t o a n
e n t i t y o f m a l i g n i n t e n t . H a d Draz b e e n a l l o w e d t o c o n t i n u e i n t h i s
misuse o f t h e spirits, h e m i g h t h a v e e x e r t e d his d e s t r u c t i v e powers
over t h e spirit w o r l d , causing a great rift i n balance b e t w e e n g o o d
and evil.
Deep w i t h i n the city of the V a h Shir, the animists had soon felt
the spiritual disturbance a n d deployed a g r o u p o f beastlords t o
u n c o v e r t h e i n t r u s i o n . O v e r t i m e , t h e y l e a r n e d o f Draz's d a r k
a m b i t i o n s . R e a l i z i n g t h a t t h i s t h r e a t c o u l d n o t be d e a l t w i t h
t h r o u g h peaceful means, t h e c a t f o l k placed t h e call f o r a c h a m -
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p i o n f r o m t h e i r order. A y o u n g animist by t h e name o f D u m u l
accepted this responsibility a n d ventured forth i n search o f
answers. I t w a s t h r o u g h D u m u l ' s c o u r a g e a n d s k i l l t h a t Draz's
h a r m f u l entities were defeated a n d t h e totems were handed over
to t h e order o f the animists.
D u m u l ' s first attack against t h e dark beastlord failed, however,
w h e n i t was a p p a r e n t t h a t Draz h a d s i p h o n e d e n o u g h p o w e r f r o m
the spirit w o r l d t oprotect himself f r o m all c o n v e n t i o n a l forms o f
physical attack. Draz, h o w e v e r , c o u l d n o t be allowed t o c o n t i n u e
his e x p l o i t a t i o n o f t h e spirit w o r l d , a n d t h e c o u n c i l o f animists
called for his demise. D u m u l retreated i n t o m e d i t a t i o n for many
days, a s k i n g t h e spirits f o r t h e c o u r a g e t o face t h i s foe a g a i n , n o t
f o r t h e sake o f h i s o w n v i c t o r y b u t f o r t h e f u t u r e b a l a n c e o f a l l
spiritual beings.
W h i l e D u m u l made offerings t o t h e spirits, t h e animists held
c o u n c i l once again a n d commissioned t h e creation o f a weapon
t h a t c o u l d tear t h r o u g h Draz's m a g i c . M a s t e r R a h o u l worked
tirelessly, t h e w e i g h t o f t h e spirit world's f u t u r e h a n g i n g heavy
u p o n h i s s h o u l d e r s . E a c h d a y t h a t passed b r o u g h t D r a z c l o s e r t o
achieving a n unchallengeable level o f power.
F i n a l l y , D u m u l w e n t f o r t h a g a i n t o seek D r a z — t h i s t i m e
e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e m a g i c a l blades f a s h i o n e d b y t h e t a l e n t e d
w e a p o n s m i t h . Draz, i n his arrogance, stepped f o r t h t o offer D u m u l
a n o t h e r lesson i n h u m i l i t y . D u m u l let f o r t h a l o w g r o w l a n d s t r u c k
a t t h e i k s a r . T h e s m u g n e s s i n D r a z ' s eyes w a s i m m e d i a t e l y r e p l a c e d
w i t h fear. T h e claws h a d p e n e t r a t e d t h e d a r k master's p r o t e c t i v e
m a g i c , s l a s h i n g t h r o u g h h i s h a r d e n e d scales.
W i t h a cry o f fury, D u m u l defeated t h e dark beastlord a n d
r e t u r n e d t o t h e a n i m i s t s w i t h t h e iksar's h e a d i n h a n d . Com-
m e n d e d for h i s bravery, D u m u l became guardian o f the C l a w s o f
t h e S a v a g e S p i r i t , k e e p i n g t h e m safe u n t i l t h e i r p o w e r s w e r e a g a i n
needed t o ensure t h e safety a n d b a l a n c e o f t h e spirit world.
H o w e v e r , as w o r d o f D u m u l ' s n o t a b l e success — a n d h i s e q u a l l y
n o t a b l e m a g i c a l c l a w s — s p r e a d , m a n y treasure-seekers w e r e l u r e d
t o Shar V a h l . Beastlords and f o r t u n e h u n t e r s alike f i l l e d t h e halls
o f t h e K a t i S h a i n hopes o f t a k i n g these u n i q u e weapons. A n d
sadly, D u m u l , h e r o o f t h e V a h S h i r a n d v i c t o r over t h e enemies
o f the spirit w o r l d , eventually failed i n his duties a n d t h e Claws
h a v e since v a n i s h e d — s t o l e n i n t h e n i g h t by u n k n o w n persons.
H o w e v e r , s o m e s p e c u l a t e t h a t D u m u l s t i l l possesses t h e C l a w s ,
a n d t h a t h e f a b r i c a t e d t h e e n t i r e i n c i d e n t i n o r d e r t o stave o f f t h e
hordes o f challengers a n d t o better guard t h e weapons.
T h e Claws of the Savage Spirit a r e c o m p r i s e d o f t w o i t e m s : t h e
C l a w of Vengeance a n d t h e Claw of Fury. B o t h w e r e c r e a t e d f r o m
a r a r e o r e f o u n d w i t h i n t h e d e p t h s o f A c r y l i a . T h e y a r e w o r n as
gloves, o v e r t h e h a n d , a n d b o t h h a v e blades p r o t r u d i n g f r o m t h e
k n u c k l e s l i k e t h e claws o f some great cat. T h e c u r v e d blades g l o w
w i t h a pale blue light, signifying t h e c a l m , t r a n q u i l light o f t h e
spirit w o r l d y e t r i n g w i t h fury w h e n w i e l d e d against t h e enemies
of the spirit world.
P o w e r s : I f b o t h C l a w s are w o r n b y a b e a s t l o r d , she c a n i g n o r e
any p r o t e c t i v e spell, spell-like, o r supernatural powers that grant
t h e target damage r e d u c t i o n . T h i s does n o t affect creatures w i t h
innate damage reduction.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (beastlord) [ D R penetration], Use
A c t i v a t e d (all other powers)
C a s t e r L e v e l : 21st.
M a r k e t P r i c e : see b e l o w .
Claw of Vengeance: T h i s is a c l a w e d h a n d w r a p w i t h a + 6 b o n u s
t o a t t a c k s a n d a + 5 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e defending a n d
speed a b i l i t i e s . I t m a y a l s o u n l e a s h Sha's vengeance as a p r o c e f f e c t
( P r o c D C 2 1 ) . T h i s effect deals 1 d 10 p o i n t s o f m a g i c d a m a g e every
r o u n d for 2 0 rounds t o t h e o p p o n e n t struck, a n d imposes a slow ( 4 )
e f f e c t o n t h e t a r g e t ( a - 2 s l o w p e n a l t y t o A C , loss o f o n e A o O
e v e r y s e c o n d r o u n d , n o f u l l a t t a c k a c t i o n s , a n d loss o f o n e a t t a c k
e v e r y t h i r d r o u n d ) . T h e v i c t i m m a y m a k e a R e f l e x save ( D C 3 1 )
to halve t h e damage a n d negate t h e slow effect.
C l a w o f V e n g e a n c e ( l d 4 + 5 , d e l a y 3 ; A C 7, h a r d n e s s 1 9 , 11 h p ,
Break D C 3 0 )
S t r + 2 , W i s + 4 , h p + 1 2 , a l l resistances ( 4 ) , a l l energy-based
saves + 1 .
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M a r k e t Price: 2,456,812 gp.
Slot: Hand-to-hand.
W e i g h t : 0.3 lbs.
Claw of Fury: T h i s is a clawed handwrap w i t h a +4 bonus to
attacks and a +7 bonus to damage, as well as the keen and speed
abilities. O n c e per day, the wearer may i n v o k e the fury of the Vah
Shir: this grants the wearer a haste (5) effect (a +2 haste bonus to
A C and one additional attack action every round) that stacks
w i t h all other haste effects ( t o the n o r m a l cap o f haste (8) unless
a bard is i n v o l v e d ) . Fury of the Vah Shir lasts for 21 rounds once
activated.
C l a w of Fury ( l d 4 + 7 , crit 19-20 ( x 2 ) , delay 3; A C 7, hardness
17, 9 hp, Break D C 3 2 )
Str + 2 , Dex + 3 , C o n + 4 , h p +38.
Bonus types: A l l = enhancement.
M a r k e t Price: 2,535,312 gp.
Slot: Hand-to-hand.
W e i g h t : 0.4 lbs.
The Fiery t>€F€nb€r
D e s c r i p t i o n : Irak A l t i l , an Erudite paladin of Quellious, stands
at the root of this item's history. T h i s flaming sword, created by
the goddess Quellious's o w n hands, stands as a testament to the
oath and sacrifice that all h o l y warriors must honor.
Irak A l t i l remains one o f Norrath's greatest historical figures.
T h e strongest paladin of his age, he was Quellious's Sword o f
Justice and the keeper of peace and order throughout the majority
of his life. A s his fame grew, however, so d i d A l t i l ' s confidence —
and pride. I t is said that he assaulted the Plane o f Fear, seeking to
challenge the dark gods themselves, and so entered the realm of
Cazic-Thule, the Faceless O n e .
His men, true t o their belief i n his abilities and valor, followed
A l t i l to their deaths. A l t i l , the last of his company, fell to the
power o f Cazic-Thule's hordes. O n e by one, his holy gear was
removed from his body and distributed amongst the minions of
evil.
H o w I n n o r u u k came t o possess the items is u n k n o w n , but the
dark G o d o f Hate claimed A l t i l ' s possessions and so tainted t h e m
w i t h a powerful curse. A n g e r e d by the folly of her favored k n i g h t ,
Quellious damned A l t i l t o wander the realm o f Fear u n t i l the
items he lost could be returned to h i m , cleansed o f their dark
corruption.
A l t i l ' s soul cried for atonement, but his pleas fell upon deaf ears.
Quellious had n o t o n l y suffered through the cries of each of his
soldiers falling i n battle to the Faceless One, but due to his
arrogance, h o l y items crafted by her o w n hand had fallen i n t o the
clutches o f e v i l . A l t i l was shamed. Had he embraced the ways o f
peace, instead of charging i n t o the realm of one of Norrath's most
powerful deities, his transcendence would have been ensured.
It is said that many sympathizers to A l t i l ' s misfortune at-
tempted t o redeem the hero, but none had the wherewithal to
pursue the lost items. A f t e r all, i t required v e n t u r i n g forth i n t o the
d o m i n i o n of Hate and facing the underlings of Innoruuk. Even-
tually, however, one stepped forth to accept the challenge.
R e c k l o n G n a l l e n , paladin and a descendent of A l t i l ' s family, took
it upon himself to redeem A l t i l .
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R e c k l o n sought Innoruuk's m i n i o n s o n e at a time, seeking t o
r e t r i e v e t h e lost items. H i s first j o u r n e y t o o k h i m i n t o t h e P l a n e
o f H a t e , where h e laid waste t o I n n o r u u k ' s c h i l d r e n . V i c t o r i o u s ,
A l t i l ' s shield i nh a n d , h e n e x t sought o u t K i r a k V i l o f N e k t u l o s ,
a Teir'Dal r e p o r t e d t o possess a p o r t i o n o f A l t i l ' s a r m o r . N o
stranger t o t h e screams o f N e r i a k ' s e v i l seed, R e c k l o n dispatched
t h e t w i s t e d d a r k e l f a n d so m o v e d f o r w a r d t o t h e f i n a l task.
A place o f n i g h t m a r e s for Erudites w h o f o l l o w t h e w a y o f l i g h t ,
t h e H o l e s t o o d b e f o r e R e c k l o n as a r e m i n d e r o f t h e a n c i e n t r i f t o f
his people. E n t e r i n g the bowels o f the N o r r a t h , he pushed i n t o t h e
once glorious city — n o w infested w i t h armies o f the U n d e r f o o t .
For days h e w r e a k e d h a v o c u p o n Brell's m i n i o n s , u n t i l h e h a d
p u s h e d f a r t h e r i n t o t h e w i n d i n g passages o f t h e e a r t h t h a n h e
w o u l d ever h a v e t h o u g h t possible. T h e souls o f t h e lost screamed
f r o m w i t h i n a g r e a t t o w e r as t h e i r s p i r i t s w a n d e r e d t h r o u g h b r o k e n
graveyards a n d t o p p l e d stone. H e r e , R e c k l o n faced t h e K e e p e r o f
the T o m b s , a n d i n o n e f i n a l b a t t l e defeated t h a t cursed spirit t o
o b t a i n t h e last p i e c e o f A l t i l ' s a r m o r .
R e t u r n i n g t o E r u d i n , h e spent days c l e a n s i n g t h e i t e m s — k n e w h i m c l a i m t h a t , after h a v i n g wielded t h e Fiery Defender,
calling f o r t h great rituals o f o l d t o r e m o v e the taint which
I n n o r u u k had placed u p o n t h e m . T h e n , alone, he traveled t h r o u g h
a h i d d e n p o r t a l i n t h e Feerott, passing i n t o Cazic-Thule's d o m a i n .
U s i n g c l u e s g a t h e r e d b y s c h o l a r s o v e r t h e years, R e c k l o n f o u n d h i s
f o r e b e a r w a n d e r i n g t h e P l a n e o f Fear's f e t i d , j u n g l e l i k e e x p a n s e .
K n e e l i n g before A l t i l , R e c k l o n d r e w t h e h o l y blade f r o m h i s
s c a b b a r d , l a y i n g i t across t h e c l e a n s e d i t e m s . " Y o u r selflessness h a s
possible t h e r e d e m p t i o n o f m y h o n o r , " A l t i l spoke. " W i t h t h e
cleansing o f this c o r r u p t i o n your o w n soul has been s t r e n g t h e n e d .
Your power comes f r o m your d e v o t i o n t o your god and for this you
h a v e been rewarded. R e m e m b e r always your p u r i t y , d e v o t i o n , a n d
sacrifice."
Quellious, however, s t i l l possessed d o u b t s r e g a r d i n g A l t i l ' s
d e v o t i o n , so she appeared n e x t t o R e c k l o n a n d presented h i m
w i t h a m i g h t y blade. G l e a m i n g i n t h e fire o fpurity, the sword
h o v e r e d b e f o r e A l t i l , a w e a p o n so g r e a t a n d so p o w e r f u l t h a t a n y
w h o l o o k e d u p o n i t w o u l d seek t o w i e l d i t , e v e n i f i n t h e m o s t
h o n o r a b l e o f causes.
Yet A l t i l lowered his head. H e turned t o Recklon, placing t h e
blade i n t o his m o s t capable hands. Q u e l l i o u s , seeing t h a t A l t i l h a d
indeed learned t h e values o f h u m i l i t y a n d sacrifice, w e l c o m e d h i m
i n t o her realm where h e w o u l d remain for eternity, redeemed,
c h a s t e n e d , a n d free o f t h e curse.
Recklon is s a i d t o h a v e w i e l d e d t h e g r e a t b l a d e o n o n e last
crusade i n t o t h e p l a n e o f I n n o r u u k , t h e r e seeking r e t r i b u t i o n f o r
a l l I n n o r u u k h a d d o n e a g a i n s t h i s f a m i l y . T h e r e , i t is s a i d , R e c k l o n
p e r i s h e d , a n d h i s s w o r d has s i n c e been lost forever. M a n y w h o
R e c k l o n h a d b e c o m e less i n t e r e s t e d i n h i s p e r s o n a l a f f a i r s a n d
m o r e c o n s u m e d b y t h e desire t o face a n d defeat e v i l .
T h e Fiery Defender c a n n o t be m istaken f o r any o t h e r greatsword,
f o r i t s b l a d e is w r e a t h e d i n f l a m e , f l i c k e r i n g a n d b u r n i n g w i t h t h e
p o w e r o f j u s t i c e . T h e h i l t i t s e l f is m a d e o f s i l v e r , p l a t e d i n g o l d a n d
a d o r n e d w i t h a dazzling array o f t i n y gems. Y e t despite its great
size, t h e s w o r d is v i r t u a l l y w e i g h t l e s s i n o n e ' s h a n d .
P o w e r s : T h i s g r e a t s w o r d has a +6 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d d a m a g e ,
as w e l l as t h e defending a n d flaming a b i l i t i e s . I f i t s w i e l d e r is a
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p a l a d i n , i t m a y also p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 2 ) a holy shock o n t h e dead body o f his o w n brother. A f t e r m a n y attempts t ocalm his
target: this deals l d 8 p o i n t s o f h o l y d a m a g e a n d l d 8 p o i n t s o f b r o t h e r ' s f u r y , G l o h n o r w a s f o r c e d t o p i c k u p a s w o r d i n self-
electricity damage each round for 6 rounds. d e f e n s e . T h e b a t t l e was s u r p r i s i n g l y b r i e f , h o w e v e r , c u l m i n a t i n g
A p a l a d i n w i e l d i n g t h e Fiery Defender m u s t m a k e a i n G l o h n o r t a k i n g f r o m h i s m a n i a c a l b r o t h e r h i s d i g n i t y as
successful W i l l save ( D C 3 4 ) i n o r d e r t o a v o i d w e l l as o n e o f h i s eyes.
b e c o m i n g c o n s u m e d b y t h e cause o f g o o d . T h e Shamed a n d disfigured, Lhranc wandered t h e
e x a c t c o n s e q u e n c e s o f a f a i l u r e is u p t o t h e G M ' s d e s e r t s o f R o f o r years, r o a m i n g a m o n g s t t h e c r a z e d
d i s c r e t i o n , b u t suggested effects m i g h t i n c l u d e m a d m e n and h e r m i t s . H e r e , his anger and bitter-
t h e p a l a d i n i g n o r i n g a t least o n e a s p e c t o f ^ ness f e s t e r e d u n t i l I n n o n i u k cast a n e y e u p o n
her life (social, p o l i t i c a l , etc.) i n order t o h i m a n d ushered h i m easily i n t o t h e w a y o f
pursue single-mindedly t h e d e s t r u c t i o n o f Hatred. Norrath's first human shadow
e v i l i n all its forms. k n i g h t was b o r n . T h e P r i n c e o f H a t r e d was
Fiery Defender ( 2 d 6 + 6 a n d + 2 d 6 f i r e , so p l e a s e d w i t h h i s h a n d i w o r k that he
p l u s holy shock p r o c ; d e l a y 6 ; A C 4 , gifted Lhranc with a terrible sword:
h a r d n e s s 1 7 , 17 h p , B r e a k D C 3 1 Innoruuk's Curse.

Str+5, C o n + 3 , W i s+4, hp+17, Over t h e years, L h r a n c grew in

mana + 5 , a l l resistances (4), all power, using t h e sword t o cut a swath
saves + 1 . through enemies and innocents alike,

B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e - ike a scythe t h r o u g h wheat. N o t h -

ment. Damage = enhancement. i n g c o u l d s t a n d against h i m , a n d

A l l others = augmentation. ittle wasdenied h i m . W h e n Lhranc

had reached t h e pinnacle o f m i g h t
Activation: Spell Trigger
granted by his all-consuming h a -
( p a l a d i n ) [holy shock], U s e A c t i -
tred, h e returned t o Freeport t o
vated ( a l l other powers).
claim t h e one t h i n g that h a d
Caster Level: 24th. e v a d e d h i s g r a s p o v e r t h e years:
M a r k e t Price: 2,157,250gp. Kyrenna.
Slot: Slashing. Traveling f r o m shadow to
W e i g h t : 0.1 lbs. shadow and through the under-
belly o f Freeport, Lhranc crept
Innoruuk's Curse i n t o h i s brother's quarters a n d
Description: The slew h i m f r o m a m b u s h . S w o r d
greatsword known as i n h a n d , h e s t o o d o v e r his f a l l e n
Innoruuk's Curse c a r r i e s w i t h s i b l i n g as G l o h n o r ' s eyes f a d e d
it a tale o f tragedy, suitable t o i n t o a h o r r i b l e , glassy stare.
t h e d a r k f o r c e s a n d m a g i c sur- Kyrenna burst through the
rounding this powerful doors a t the c o m m o t i o n a n d ,
w e a p o n . C e n t u r i e s ago, a p a i r seeingGlohnor's body covered
o f brothers i n Freeport, L h r a n c i n b l o o d , rushed t o kneel by
and Glohnor, both showed h i m . G l a r i n g u p at L h r a n c , she
deftness i n the way o f the cursed t h e dark b r o t h e r , w h i l e
warrior. W h e r e G l o h n o r fol- tears streamed unchecked
lowed the path o f Mithaniel d o w n her beautiful, anguished
M a r r ' s h o l y o r d e r , L h r a n c was face. C r y i n g o u t for r i g h t f u l v e n -
content battling his enemies geance, she pleaded to
w i t h o u t t h e restraints o f g o d M i t h a n i e l M a r r o n behalf o f his
or honor. Where Glohnor favored k n i g h t a n d t o Erollisi
sought n o b i l i t y a n d integrity, M a r r i nthe name o f Love.
Lhranc longed merely for t h e Both g o d a n d goddess a n -
blood o f his enemies and t h e swered, a n d together the d i v i n e
grim satisfaction that came w i t h siblings placed a h o r r i b l e curse
each brutal victory. upon Lhranc. Distorted and twisted
I t is s a i d t h a t t h e b r o t h e r s b o t h at h e a r t , L h r a n c was t r a n s f o r m e d
cast a f o n d e y e u p o n t h e s a m e i n t o a n iksar spirit a n d e x i l e d t o a
woman: Kyrenna, priestess of ost o u t p o s t , b u r i e d i n t h e d e p t h s o f
Mithaniel Marr, whose kindness a Kunark jungle. Yet, w i t h what
a n d c o m p a s s i o n w e r e as e v i d e n t as power h e h a d left, aided by his o w n
her beauty. T h e brothers pursued h e r god a n d t h e power o f Hate, Lhranc
i n t h e i r o w n u n i q u e ways: L h r a n c o f - summoned t h e Lady Kyrenna to his
fering u p items and gifts f r o m his b l o o d y side, b i n d i n g h e r i n t h e lost c i t y a l o n g -
conquests, G l o h n o r s e e k i n g toprove his s i d e h i m s e l f i n a t i m e l e s s , seamless s p h e r e .
h o n o r t o h e r t h r o u g h c h i v a l r o u s deeds ^ For c e n t u r i e s n o w h e has begged h e r t o t u r n
a n d acts o f c h a r i t y . K y r e n n a ' s h e a r t , p e r - f r o m t h e light a n d give i n t o her hatred o f
haps understandably, was w o n by G l o h n o r , h i m , t o serve I n n o r u u k . O n l y t h e n m i g h t h e
and the t w o were soon promised t o w e d u p o n b r e a k t h e curse a n d b e freed f r o m h i s g h o s t l y
M n b a n i e l Marr's next holy m o o n . ^ prison.

W h e n Lhranc heard o f this arrangement, h e The story o f L h r a n c a n d h i s blade have been

f l e w i n t o a s e e t h i n g rage, r e t u r n i n g f r o m his m o s t l a r g e l y f o r g o t t e n as t i m e passed. R e c e n t l y , h o w e v e r , a
recent battle t o c o n f i r m t h e rumors that had reached p r o p h e c y has begun c i r c u l a t i n g t h r o u g h t h e N o r r a t h i a n
h i s ears. H e i m m e d i a t e l y c h a l l e n g e d h i s b r o t h e r t o a d u e l ; t e m p l e s o f L i g h t t h a t t h e f a i r K y r e n n a w o u l d s o m e d a y escape
i f be c o u l d n o t w i n K y r e n n a b y w o o i n g , h e w o u l d take h e r over t h e her captor a n d resurrect G l o h n o r . T o g e t h e r , t h e t w o w o u l d exact
 strict and just vengeance upon Lhranc and see the l i g h t of justice
r i n g once more.
In response to this prophecy, however, dark priests and warriors
from Innoruuk's faith are rumored to have uncovered the m o r t a l
remains of G l o h n o r , m o v i n g t h e m to a secret l o c a t i o n to prevent
the fulfillment o f the prophecy. U n t i l the dark orders of N o r r a t h
find a way to break Lhranc's curse, they work d i l i g e n t l y against the
possibility of a r e t r i b u t i o n owed to G l o h n o r and his h o n o r from
years past.
Innoruuk's Curse remains i n Lhranc's possession as he wanders
the Kunark ghost t o w n , h o p i n g to escape the curse and v e n t i n g his
terrible hatred upon the followers of the light. A l t h o u g h Innoruuk's
followers seek a way to free Lhranc, many are far more interested
i n the dark blade he carries, desiring the sword's power above a l l
things. Some church leaders view Lhranc's impulsiveness w i t h
apprehension, convinced that their o w n dark knights could better
wield the blade and prove more useful instruments of Innoruuk's
will.
T h e sword itself has a massive 6-foot blade and a 2-foot h i l t .
T h e h i l t is closely wrapped i n blood-red leather, w h i c h molds
easily to the hand of its wielder. Set i n the p o m m e l is the carved
visage o f a skull. T h e sapphire eyes w i t h i n this skull are said to
gleam more brightly as the hate w i t h i n the wielder grows and
burns. T h e smooth blade glows w i t h a dark, pulsating reddish light
w h e n brandished by a follower of I n n o r u u k .
Powers: T h i s greatsword has a +4 bonus to attacks and a +7
bonus to damage, as well as the ghost touch, massive, and speed
abilities. I f its wielder is a shadow k n i g h t , i t may also process (Proc
D C 23) soul consumption o n the target: this effect deals 2d 10
points of magic damage (Fort half, D C 31) every r o u n d for 6
rounds and transfers any h i t points lost i n this way each round to
the wielder.
Innoruuk's Curse was created for the sole purpose of serving e v i l .
A n y character w h o possesses the blade must make a successful
W i l l save ( D C 31) any time she is confronted w i t h situations or
people w h i c h provoke negative emotions such as hate, jealousy,
or avarice. I f the W i l l save fails, the character must react i n the
most severe and v i o l e n t manner possible under the c i r c u m -
stances. For example, Sileniu, a dark elf shadow k n i g h t , is carrying
Innoruuk's Curse w h i l e interrogating a long-time nemesis — a
paladin w h o has been responsible for the death o f many of
Sileniu's companions — w h o she has bound and helpless. T h e
paladin has information o f a v i t a l nature, but he continues t o
provoke Sileniu's hatred through insult and q u i p . Sileniu must
make a W i l l save to avoid d r a w i n g her blade and m a k i n g a coup
de grace attack immediately.
Innoruuk's Curse (2d8+7, plus soul consumption proc; delay 6;
A C 4, hardness 17, 17 hp, Break D C 31)
Str +5, Dex + 4 , I n t +4, hp +15, mana + 7 , acid resistance ( 4 ) ,
cold resistance ( 4 ) , disease resistance ( 2 ) , electricity resistance
(4), fire resistance ( 4 ) , magic resistance (6), poison resistance ( 2 ) ,
sonic resistance (4), acid save + 1 , cold save + 1 , electricity save + 1 ,
fire save + 1 , magic save +2, sonic save + 1 .
Bonus types: A l l = enhancement.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (shadow k n i g h t ) [soul consumption],
Use A c t i v a t e d (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 21st.
M a r k e t Price: 2,153,430 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
The Jaggeb Blahe O F War (Blaoe O F Strategy,
BLaOe O F Tactics)
D e s c r i p t i o n : L o n g ago, before the Great Curse, the c h i l d r e n o f
Rallos Zek caused m u c h strife and war upon the w o r l d of N o r r a t h .
D u r i n g this time, Rallos sought a warrior that would unite his
armies and lead t h e m to battle against the other gods.
Suteng, an arrogant ogre and the strongest among his army,
stepped up to the challenge. T o test h i m , Rallos ordered his t w i n
sons to fashion two halves of a magical greatsword. Rallos himself
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crafted a great red scabbard t o h o l d the weapon. T h e hilts o f the
great blade were i n the shape o f a dragon's head, sparkling w i t h
diamonds, black sapphires, and j a c i n t h . T h e blade itself was razor
sharp and covered w i t h runes that glowed and shimmered.
Rallos gave the weapon to Suteng w h e n the great ogre bowed
before h i m , w a r n i n g that the blade m i g h t destroy h i m i f he were
not truly w o r t h y . T h e ogre gathered up his forces to begin the
slaughtering o f all his enemies.
Suteng and his troops happened upon a goblin village and
decimated i t i n short order. I n awe o f the power of the blade,
Suteng was overcome w i t h bloodlust and turned on his o w n men
i n rage and contempt. T h o u g h his confused comrades fought
valiantly against their crazed leader, Suteng cut through the
majority o f his troops, b l o o d y i n g the battlefield w i t h the vitae o f
k i n and comrade as w e l l as that of his goblin enemies. Rallos
appeared before the frenzied ogre and stripped the item from
Suteng's hands. Angered at the ogre's arrogance and weakness, he
slew Sutang where he stood.
Rallos informed the remaining soldiers that i f they wished to
wield the blade, they would have to prove their w o r t h , for the item
would be broken i n t o its t w o c o m p o n e n t pieces and sent sepa-
rately across N o r r a t h .
Rallos handed the red scabbard to one of Suteng's h u m a n
officers and informed h i m that it would be placed under his
p r o t e c t i o n — his family would keep the Red Scabbard safe u n t i l
a worthy warrior appeared to c l a i m the scabbard. Thegrek, now
called Redblade, b l i n k e d back i n disbelief, n o d d i n g confusedly to
Rallos Zek. T h e blades, Rallos declaimed, would n o t be made
whole again u n t i l a suitable warrior was entrusted w i t h the Red
Scabbard — only t h e n w i l l the missing pieces be found and the
disjoined blades reunited.
Generations have passed, and the red scabbard has been passed
d o w n through the Redblade family's heirs. One o f Thegrek's
descendants, T e n a l , has been preparing to recover the lost blades
of Rallos Zek. Yet T e n a l , hot-headed, w i t h an arrogance r i v a l i n g
that o f Suteng himself, has found himself alone i n this test.
Tenal's uncle, the patriarch o f the Redblade family, has refused
Tenal's wishes to be given the Red Scabbard, k n o w i n g that such
a weapon i n the hands of one so unstable could only spell doom
for the future o f N o r r a t h .
Powers: T h i s unique blade n o t only serves as the powerful
Jagged Blade of War, but i n the hands of a warrior w h o also possesses
the Red Scabbard, i t may be split i n t o two parts, a process k n o w n
as the Sundering, and each part may be wielded as a longsword
(called respectively the Blade of Strategy and the Blade of Tactics;
see below). Likewise, a warrior w h o possesses b o t h longswords can
enact the Gathering and combine the two i n t o the Jagged Blade of
War once again. Use o f either o f these powers is a full round
action.
Jagged Blade of War: T h i s greatsword has a +7 bonus t o attacks
and damage. I t may also proc (Proc D C 20) rage of Zek: this effect
deals 4d8 points of fire damage to the target (no save), and causes
the wielder to see that target as i f affected by the spell horrifying
visage ( W i l l negates, D C 3 7 ) .
Jagged Blade o f W a r (2d6+7 and rage of Zek proc; delay 6; A C
6, hardness 17, 17 h p , Break D C 3 2 )
Str + 5 , Dex + 4 , C o n + 4 , h p +25, all resistances ( 4 ) , all energy-
based saves + 1 .
Bonus types: A l l = augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (warrior) [the Sundering], Use A c t i -
vated (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 2 7 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4,351,360 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 6 lbs.
Blade of Tactics: T h i s longsword has a +5 bonus to attacks and
a +6 bonus to damage as w e l l as the mighty cleaving and speed
abilities. I t can also process (Proc D C 20) rage of Tallon upon its
wielder for 20 rounds: this effect grants a +6 augmentation bonus
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t o D e x t e r i t y a n d a haste ( 5 ) effect (a + 2 haste bonus t o A C a n d Slot: Slashing.

one additional attack a c t i o n every r o u n d ) . W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
B l a d e o f T a c t i c s ( l d 8 + 6 , d e l a y 4 ; A C 7, h a r d n e s s 1 5 , 11 h p , Finally, a l l o f these blades h a v e a c h a n c e o f i n s t i l l i n g a n
Break D C 3 1 ) u n c o n t r o l l a b l e b a t t l e r a g e w i t h i n t h e w i e l d e r as s o o n as t h e f i r s t
Str + 5 , a l l resistances ( 4 ) . e n e m y i n a n y b a t t l e is s l a i n ( w h e t h e r b y t h e w i e l d e r ' s a t t a c k o r
B o n u s types: A l l = a u g m e n t a t i o n . n o t , s o l o n g as t h e w i e l d e r is i n v o l v e d i n t h e b a t t l e ) u n l e s s h e
m a k e s a s u c c e s s f u l W i l l s a v e . T h e save D C d e p e n d s o n w h e t h e r
A c t i v a t i o n : S p e l l T r i g g e r ( w a r r i o r ) [ t h e Gathering], Use A c t i -
vated (all other powers). t h e w i e l d e r h o l d s t h e Jagged B l a d e o f W a r ( D C 2 7 ) , b o t h o f t h e
longswords ( D C 25) or just o n e o f the longswords ( D C 20). T h i s
Caster Level: 27th.
s t a t e is a b e r s e r k e r f r e n z y l i k e t h e w a r r i o r class a b i l i t y berserking
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,961,210 gp. (see EverQuest Player's Handbook, p. 8 8 ) t h a t lasts f o r t h e r e m a i n -
Slot: Slashing. d e r o f t h e b a t t l e p l u s I d 10 r o u n d s . W h i l e i n t h i s state, t h e
W e i g h t : 3 lbs. character w i l l be i n a berserk fury ( w i t h o u t t h e h i t p o i n t require-
Blade of Strategy: T h i s l o n g s w o r d h a s a + 6 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d m e n t ) , t h o u g h u n l i k e t h e w a r r i o r class a b i l i t y , t h e r e ' s a c h a n c e
a + 5 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e hardness, keen, a n d sundering t h o s e u n d e r t h e e f f e c t s o f t h e f u r y w i l l a t t a c k f r i e n d s as w e l l as foes.
a b i l i t i e s . I t c a n a l s o p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 2 1 ) rage of Vallon u p o n i t s W h e n a first o p p o n e n t falls a n d t h e w i e l d e r enters t h i s state, there
wielder: this effect deals 2d8 p o i n t s o f fire damage t o t h e target ( n o is a 5 0 % c h a n c e h e w i l l a t t a c k h i s a l l i e s . T h e w i e l d e r m a y c h o o s e
s a v e ) , a n d causes t h e w i e l d e r t o see t h a t t a r g e t as i f a f f e c t e d b y t h e a t a r g e t f r o m h i s e n e m i e s as n o r m a l , b u t i f i t ' s d e t e r m i n e d h e w i l l
s p e l l haunting visage ( W i l l n e g a t e s , D C 3 0 ) . a t t a c k a n a l l y , t h e n t h e s p e c i f i c i n d i v i d u a l is d e t e r m i n e d r a n -
domly. This same 5 0 % c h a n c e applies each t i m e a current
Blade o f Strategy ( l d 8 + 5 , c r i t 1 7 - 2 0 ( x 2 ) , d e l a y 5; A C 7,
o p p o n e n t is s l a i n . A w a r r i o r o n l y m a y o n c e p e r r o u n d a t t e m p t
h a r d n e s s 1 8 , 12 h p , B r e a k D C 3 2 )
a n o t h e r W i l l save ( D C 1 5 ) t o l e a v e t h i s s t a t e . I f f o r a n y r e a s o n t h e
C o n + 4 , h p + 2 5 , a l l e n e r g y - b a s e d saves + 1 .
w i e l d e r leaves this state o f f u r y before t h e c o n c l u s i o n o f a b a t t l e ,
B o n u s types: A l l = a u g m e n t a t i o n . t h e n t h e same i n i t i a l W i l l save m u s t be repeated o n c e t h e n e x t
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger ( w a r r i o r ) [the Gathering], U s e A c t i - o p p o n e n t f a l l s . T h e r u l e s f o r t h i s w e a p o n are u s e d i n l i e u o f t h o s e
vated (all o t h e r powers). f o r berserking e v e n w h e n a w a r r i o r f a l l s t o 2 5 % o r less o f h i s t o t a l
Caster Level: 27th. hit points.

M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,994,570 gp.
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Nature Walker's Scimitar, further i n t o the u n k n o w n lands of Kunark, always seeking answers
to her fears.
SioiFtiuinb, ano Earthcaller
H e r wanderings soon brought her to a wood, ever-burning w i t h
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e story o f the Nature Walker's Scimitar cannot
a magical fire. N o t since her first horrified sight o f the darkened
be t o l d w i t h o u t also retelling the tale o f the t w i n blades Swiftwind
K i t h i c o r Forest had she felt such revulsion. Here, o n the edge of
and Earthcaller. A l l three were created to defend against an enemy
the cursed forest, she sat u p o n the ground and wept. T h e smoke
that sought to unbalance the delicate threads o f nature. W h i l e the
from the fires invading her senses, she wrapped her arms about her
scimitar exists as a symbol o f nature's perfect harmony, Swiftwind
o w n shoulders and rocked. But a gentle voice soon awakened her
and Earthcaller were crafted as a tribute to the prowess and bravery
from her anguish: " H e l l o , gentle wanderer," i t said, i n tones of
required to m a i n t a i n that perfect balance between good and evil,
sympathy and grief. T e l i n Darkforest, warrior and ranger of
dark and light, natural and unnatural.
Surefall Glade, k n e l t beside her, and together they shared a
Faelin Bloodbriar was the first bearer o f the Nature Walker's profound anguish.
Scimitar, and her dedication to the druidic way has ensured her a
T e l i n ' s order had also felt the threads o f balance quivering, and
place i n legend for ages to come. B o r n i n K e l e t h i n , the fair wood
had dispatched h i m to find the source. H i s i n t u i t i o n had brought
elf was blessed w i t h an unquestionable purity and innocence. A s
h i m t h r o u g h the Dreadlands, where he spotted the black smoke
had every member of her family before her, she followed the path
u n d u l a t i n g from the n o r t h . Following the w a r n i n g i n his heart, he
of the druid, learning the customs o f her ancestors and u p h o l d i n g
came to the edge o f the woods, only to find Faelin weeping there.
the tenets of the ancient ways.
T h e t w o immediately became fast companions, sensing a k i n -
W i t h her increasing knowledge and wisdom came the desire to
ship o f spirits, and together they journeyed the lands i n search of
see and understand more of the w o r l d , and Faelin's wanderlust
answers to the restless feelings that roiled w i t h i n t h e m b o t h . T h e y
took her t o the furthest regions o f N o r r a t h . O n c e she had
discovered many examples of this discord, yet failed to uncover
mastered the ways of druidic r i n g travel, she eventually made her
the r o o t o f the c o r r u p t i o n . Even the s h i n i n g u n i c o r n they encoun-
way to the newly discovered lands o f K u n a r k . Here she roamed,
tered i n the forests of Faydark looked u p o n t h e m w i t h weary eyes
documenting her findings and always gaining i n wisdom as she
and smudged coat. "The priests o f hate have sickened us w i t h this
encountered new places and people.
affliction," i t stated. Indeed, I n n o r u u k proved the source of m u c h
Some t i m e i n t o her journeys, however, a nagging doubt grew i n discontent i n the w o r l d of N o r r a t h . N e i t h e r o f the travelers was
her m i n d . Tilings were n o t as they should be i n the world. First surprised to learn that the Prince o f Hate was behind this new
began the nightmares: images ofdisease and famine, rot and f i l t h . taint that had crept i n t o the lands like a t h i e f i n the n i g h t .
W i t h each step, she could feel the earth beneath her feet groaning
Soul after soul they encountered, each tainted w i t h Innoruuk's
and t h r o b b i n g w i t h the p a i n o f a fresh w o u n d . T h e plants
affliction. O n e at a t i m e they cleansed these beings, Faelin
themselves shuddered at her t o u c h and the animals o f the forests
b i n d i n g each purified essence to her o w n soul before the corrup-
cast weary glances at even her gentle presence. C o n c e r n swirled
t i o n could return, bearing a great burden to ensure the safety o f
i n her thoughts and heart, darkening her m i n d and pushing her
others. W o r d reached the ears of many that a druid and her ranger
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companion were traveling N o r r a t h restoring the Balance, and
soon T e l i n and Faelin were summoned t o the plains o f the
Karanas to j o i n w i t h their brothers and sisters i n seeking a defense
against the defilement.
Brought before Xanuusus, an ancient, wizened treant, Faelin
offered up as mute testimony the cleansed spirits she had tied so
carefully, so painfully to her o w n . Xanuusus accepted the bonds o f
souls solemnly. He manipulated the essences u n t i l they swirled
around Faelin's blade, m e l t i n g i n t o the smooth metal of her
faithful scimitar. Fueling his magics w i t h her dedication and
bravery, and Xanuusus caused Faelin's weapon to be enchanted
and blessed w i t h the essential purity o f the cleansed souls. I n this
way, the Nature Walker's Scimitar was created, and the wise
Xanuusus t h e n pronounced a quest for the heroic druid. Faelin
would venture i n t o the very heart of Innoruuk's realm.
T e l i n drew his blades and saluted the ancient being, and t h e n
offered his life and his swords i n service to Faelin; wherever she
traveled, T e l i n would surely follow. Xanuusus smiled and nodded
sagely, t h e n gripped Telin's blades i n his immense oaken hands.
T h e treant closed his eyes and summoned forth a great energy.
T h e earth beneath t h e m shook and the birds exploded from their
trees i n a flurry o f squawks and shrieks.
T e l i n remained kneeling, his eyes wide i n awe, as the treant
began to channel its energy i n t o the blades. L i g h t n i n g burst from
the sky i n great forks, and great winds sheared toward the blades.
T h e n , as swiftly as the storm had begun, the black clouds departed,
and Xanuusus, great shoulders slumping i n weariness handed the
now sizzling blades back to T e l i n . "The l i n k of hate forged by
I n n o r u u k between himself and the earth's spirit must be broken.
Faelin's knowledge of such links o f the spirit, such as n o w
empower the blade she bears, w i l l serve you b o t h well. By w i l l and
by blade, the Balance must be restored. M a y your deeds be
remembered and honored by generations to come."
Faelin and T e l i n thus led a force of druids and rangers i n t o the
very Plane of Hate, seeking that corrupted l i n k of w h i c h Xanuusus
had spoken. Foe after foe fell as T e l i n waded through Innoruuks'
agents, his newly enchanted blades flickering and flaring w i t h
each k i l l . A n d always w i t h i n arm's reach stood Faelin, fending off
the enemy w i t h her o w n skill and magic, as her scimitar glowed
w i t h the green light o f purified souls.
For days they battled, u n t i l the l i n k itself was discovered. T h e
Shattered Emerald of C o r r u p t i o n had allowed I n n o r u u k to pierce
through the veil of his o w n plane and taint the souls of unsuspect-
ing adventurers. H a v i n g lured t h e m through promises o f power,
the Lord o f Hate brought the deceived souls d o w n one after the
other, trapping each w i t h i n its o w n c o r r u p t i o n , u n t i l Faelin came
w i t h her benevolent cleansings. T h e n , once the Emerald itself
was i n their possession, T e l i n struck i t a m i g h t y blow, shattering
it i n t o a thousand pieces. T h e l i n k was severed and the great army
of Balance w i t h d r e w from Innoruuk's realm, leaving the corpses
of his minions strewn there as a w a r n i n g from Tunare's c h i l d r e n .
T e l i n and Faelin returned home w i t h a sense o f relief, and
returned their enchanted weapons to Xanuusus. N o w that the
tainted l i n k was forever removed from N o r r a t h , they spent their
days wandering the land and enjoying the fruits of t h e i r great
labors. Some speculate that Xanuusus h i d the blades away, k n o w -
ing that o n l y the worthy would be able t o uncover t h e m , should
the need arise, to use t h e m to preserve nature and the natural
balance o f all l i v i n g things.
T h e Nature Walker's Scimitar is a curved blade endowed w i t h
the power of Faelin's o w n purity and that of the purified souls she
once bound to her o w n . Intricate designs o f leaves swirl around
this green-tinted blade, seeming almost to rise from it at times,
swaying i n some invisible w i n d o f spirit. T h e silver h i l t is also
etched w i t h leaves, these folding over one another and wrapping
around the p o m m e l itself.
Swiftwind and Earthcaller are t w i n longswords, b o t h of w h i c h
spark and sizzle w i t h an electric current from tip to h i l t w h e n held.
T h e i r silver hilts, like that of the Nature Walker's Scimitar, are
etched w i t h leaves that taper around the p o m m e l .
Nature Walker's Scimitar: T h i s scimitar has a +5 bonus to
attacks and damage, as well as the bane (outsiders), disruption, and
ghost touch abilities. A druid w h o wields i t may invoke nature's
wrath at w i l l up to three times per day: this deals 5 d l 0 points of
magic damage to a single target each round for 10 rounds (Reflex
half, D C 4 0 ) .
Nature Walker's Scimitar ( l d 6 + 5 , delay 4; A C 7, hardness 15,
10 h p , Break D C 30)
Str +4, C o n + 4 , W i s + 5 , h p + 3 , mana +15, all resistances ( 4 ) ,
all energy-based saves + 1 .
Focus effect: Improved H e a l i n g I I I .
Bonus types: A l l = augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (druid) [nature's wrath], Use A c t i -
vated ( a l l other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 3 0 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,518,015 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
Swiftwind: T h i s longsword has a +5 bonus to attacks and a +2
bonus to damage, as well as the shock and speed abilities. W h e n
wielded by a ranger, i t also functions as an undead bane weapon.
As an attack action, any wielder may invoke the blade's swift
spirit power: this grants a haste ( 5 ) effect (a + 2 haste bonus to A C
and one a d d i t i o n a l attack action every round) for 22 rounds. Swift
spirit may be used up t o three times per day.
S w i f t w i n d ( l d 8 + 2 and +2d6 electricity, delay 4; A C 7, hard-
ness 15, 11 h p , Break D C 27)
Str + 4 , Dex + 2 , C o n +2, h p +12, all resistances ( 2 ) .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
A l l others = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 22nd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,154,315 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
Earthcaller: T h i s longsword has a +4 bonus t o attacks, as well as
the enhanced process, shock, and speed abilities. W h e n wielded by
a ranger, i t also functions as an undead bane weapon. I t may also
proc (Proc D C 20) its earthcall power o n any opponent struck: this
effect deals I d 10 points o f magic damage per round for 20 rounds
and imposes a slow (4) effect ( - 2 slow penalty to A C , loss of one
A o O every second round, no full attack actions, and loss of one
attack every t h i r d round). A successful Reflex save ( D C 32)
halves the damage and negates the slow effect.
Earthcaller ( l d 8 and +2d6 electricity, delay 4; A C 7, hardness
15, 11 h p , Break D C 27)
Str +4, Dex + 3 , C o n + 3 , h p +12, all resistances ( 2 ) , all energy-
based saves + 1 .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
A l l others = augmentation.
Caster L e v e l : 22nd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,333,715 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
The Orb O F Elemental Mastery
D e s c r i p t i o n : M a n y associate the legend of the Orb of Elemental
Mastery w i t h a mage called T r i l i t h M a g i ' k o t . Unfortunately, for
all the w r i t t e n knowledge gathered over the years i n the name of
T r i l i t h , he never wielded the O r b himself. I t is, tragically, his
failure that is remembered most.
T r i l i t h was, d u r i n g his life, considered the most powerful
elementalist o f his age. Some even speculate that he may have
been the most powerful mortal o f all time. M a g i ' k o t was c o n -
vinced that he could wield the four classic elements simultaneously,
bending and shaping t h e m to his w h i m . I n his arrogance, he
presented himself to the Master of Elements — an entity w h o
dwells o n the Plane o f A i r — requesting the ultimate, sacred
elemental power. "1 seek the O r b of Elemental Mastery," he
stated, confident that, given all his research, he had the skill t o
possess this mythical item. W i t h the O r b i n hand, M a g i ' k o t could
further expand the arcane art of s u m m o n i n g and, eventually,
ensure himself a place among the immortals.
T h e Master of Elements regarded T r i l i t h in his arrogance and
gave h i m exactly what the magician so desired: the power o f all
elements. W h e n the Master began to channel the power through
the mortal, Magi'kot's eyes burst i n t o flames. H e opened his
m o u t h to scream, but a great w i n d swelled out. T h e dust of the
earth filled his body and aged h i m like the mountains. W a t e r
swept away his memories, washing all m o r t a l knowledge from his
m i n d . T h e O r b exacted its price, and scholars say that T r i l i t h
himself became part of it, trapped w i t h i n the swirling void along
w i t h the failed entities of aeons past.
T r i l i t h ' s journals and notes were sought after by all p r a c t i t i o -
ners of the elemental craft. One of Magi'kot's students, Akksstaff,
gathered up what he could o f his master's notes and fled i n t o the
stronghold of Najena, where other T e i r ' D a l magi could m u l l over
the writings at their leisure, in hopes o f finding T r i l i t h ' s mistake.
Akksstaff was certain that his master's fate was n o t judged solely
on his arrogance, but rather on some missing b i t of knowledge that
eluded h i m at the final moment.
T h e rest o f T r i l i t h ' s notes were seized by the H i g h C o u n c i l o f
Magi in Erudin, w h o feared the incident would encourage eager
students to attempt such a foolhardy goal and would bring an end
to elementalism altogether. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , this d i d n o t deter
ambitious students from seeking the words of M a g i ' k o t . N o n e ,
however, came close to reaching the skill and mastery that T r i l i t h
had obtained. M a n y determined young scholars sought the advice
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and counsel o f Akksstaff, w i t h i n the confines of Najena, in the
hope that T r i l i t h ' s surviving apprentice could bring light to the
missing pieces o f their o w n research.
Some years later, Akksstaff himself began to follow in the
footsteps o f his master, trying desperately to locate the missing
pieces of T r i l i t h ' s notes. Scholars state that Akksstaff s sudden
interest i n the Orb of Elemental Mastery was spurred by a h a u n t i n g
dream. I t is reported that the words o f the Master of the Elements
burned i n his m i n d : "Seek the knowledge. Be the knowledge."
Akksstaff left the darkness o f Najena i n search o f enlighten-
ment. For years he traveled, a t t e m p t i n g to reconstruct the entirety
of T r i l i t h ' s j o u r n a l . Each piece of information he uncovered was
quickly absorbed i n t o his razor-sharp m i n d . His master had failed,
h w believed, because the Erudite had lacked balance. T h a t was a
mistake Akksstaff would not repeat. H e spent his waking mo-
ments seeking to unlearn his past life — he could only be limited
by the insipid hatred of N e r i a k — and dedicated himself to the
study of the elements, w i t h or w i t h o u t his master's notes.
Decades after T r i l i t h ' s failure, a dark elf gripping a strange wand
entered the H i g h C o u n c i l o f Magi. Clasps at the top o f the device
held a swirling orb. Four gems (one red, one green, one blue, and
one yellow) adorned the metal fasteners, pulsing w i t h a steady
r h y t h m . Akksstaff bowed to the c o u n c i l . " I have succeeded where
my master failed," he said in a quiet, unassuming voice. T h e
Erudite c o u n c i l gasped and murmurs arose like thunder w i t h i n the
marble halls. W h e r e T r i l i t h had failed, Akksstaff had indeed
found success. T h o u g h Akksstaff has yet to divulge the secrets of
his journey, many c o n t i n u e i n his path, h o p i n g to achieve his
success—some inspired further by Akksstaff s great achievement.
Akksstaff has said of his success only this: "Perhaps the missing
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c l e m e n t is n o t o n e of e a r t n , a i r , tire, o r w a t e r , but a n e l e m e n t of h e r p e t , b u t t h e c r e a t u r e w i l l a t t a c k its f o r m e r m a s t e r u n t i l

h i d d e n w i t h i n yourself that only you c a n u n c o v e r . "
A t p r e s e n t , A k k s s t a f f a n d t h e O r b of Elemental Mastery have
s e e m i n g l y d i s a p p e a r e d f r o m t h e face o f N o r r a t h . S c h o l a r s h y p o t h -
esize t h a t t h e d a r k elf, f i n a l l y i n c a p a b l e o f r e s t r a i n i n g h i s o w n
arrogance, followed T r i l i t h into the u n k n o w n void a n d became
o v e r w h e l m e d by t h e p o w e r o f t h e e l e m e n t s .
P o w e r s : T h i s metallic w a n d , topped w i t h the swirling crystal of
t h e O r b , acts as a light m a c e w i t h a +3 b o n u s t o a t t a c k a n d a + 4
b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e speed a b i l i t y . A g a i n s t s u m m o n e d
c r e a t u r e s a n d e l e m e n t a l s , it also h a s t h e bane a b i l i t y . T h e o r b
a l s o g r a n t s its w i e l d e t spell resistance 15 a g a i n s t a n y c o l d - ,
e l e c t r i c i t y - , o r fire-based a t t a c k s .
T h e O r b a l s o offers p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t s u m m o n e d a n d e l e m e n -
tal c r e a t u r e s . A l l s u c h c r e a t u r e s w i t h i n 10 feet of t h e w i e l d e r , w i t h
t h e e x c e p t i o n o f t h o s e s u m m o n e d o r c o n t r o l l e d by t h e w i e l d e r
h i m s e l f , suffer a - 2 m o r a l e p e n a l t y t o attacks. Further, if a
s u m m o n e d o r e l e m e n t a l c r e a t u r e a p p r o a c h e s t o w i t h i n 1 0 feet o f
t h e O r b , its c o n t r o l l e r m u s t m a k e a s u c c e s s f u l W i l l s a v e ( D C 4 0 )
c o n t r o l is r e e s t a b l i s h e d o r e i t h e r s h e o r it is s l a i n .
Finally, a magician wielding t h e o r b m a y u s e its manifest
elemental p o w e r o n c e p e r day. T h i s p o w e r s u m m o n s a p o w e r f u l
e l e m e n t a l p e t to d o t h e m a g i c i a n ' s b i d d i n g . S e e t h e " E p i c E l e m e n -
t a l " s i d e b a r for s t a t i s t i c s for t h i s m i g h t y p e t .
O r b o f E l e m e n t a l M a s t e r y ( l d 6 + 4 , d e l a y 4 ; A C 7, h a r d n e s s 13,
13 h p , B r e a k D C 3 0 ) .
S t r + 4 , D e x +2, C o n + 3 , I n t + 5 , m a n a + 1 6 , cold resistance ( 8 ) ,
e l e c t r i c i t y r e s i s t a n c e ( 8 ) , fire r e s i s t a n c e ( 8 ) , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) ,
s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , c o l d s a v e + 2 , e l e c t r i c i t y s a v e + 2 , fire s a v e + 2 ,
magic save +1, sonic save +1.
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = e n h a n c e m e n t . D a m a g e = e n h a n c e m e n t .
A l l others = none.
A c t i v a t i o n : S p e l l T r i g g e r ( m a g i c i a n ) [manifest elemental], U s e
A c t i v a t e d (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 30th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 , 4 4 7 , 0 1 0 gp.

or h a v e h e r pet a t t a c k h e r aggressively ( a g a i n , t h i s effect d o e s n o t Slot: Blunt.

a p p l y to t h e w i e l d e r o f t h e O r b ) . T h e f o r m e r c o n t r o l l e r m a y W e i g h t : 1 lb.
attempt a n o t h e r W i l l save ( D C 4 0 ) e a c h round to regain c o n t r o l

| Elemental, Epic
Huge Elemental (Air, Earth, Fire, W a t e r ) T h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l c a n o n l y be s u m m o n e d t h r o u g h t h e use o f
t h e Orb of Elemental Mastery. It h a s n e v e r b e e n encountered
Hit Dice: 3 0 d 8 + 2 4 0 ( 3 7 5 hp)
"wild."
Initiative: +15 (+11 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
Speed: 5 0 ft., fly 8 0 ft. (perfect), swim 5 0 ft., burrow 3 0 ft.
AC: 34 ( - 2 size, +11 Dex, +15 natural)
Combat
T h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l is as m i g h t y as t h e largest s u m m o n e d
Attacks: Slam +32/+29/+26/+23/+20 melee, off-hand slam
e l e m e n t a l s . I t is b l a z i n g l y fast i n c o m b a t , d e a l i n g m a s s i v e d a m a g e
+27/+23 melee
as w e l l as d i s h i n g o u t p o w e r f u l m a g i c a l s t r i k e s , a n d its p o w e r f u l fire
Damage: Slam 4d6+18, off-hand slam 4 d 6 + 6 a u r a m a k e s m e l e e a t t a c k s a p a i n f u l p r o p o s i t i o n for o p p o n e n t s .
Face/Reach: 10 ft. by 10 Ft/15 ft. T h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l e n j o y s m o s t o f t h e b e n e f i t s of e a c h e l e m e n -
Special Attacks: Elemental mastery blast, elemental mastery strike, tal type, b u t t h e p r i c e for t h i s f l e x i b i l i t y is t h e loss o f s o m e
magic attack +5 i m m u n i t i e s possessed by v a r i o u s e l e m e n t a l s .

Special Qualities: Elemental, quick, damage reduction 15/+4, fast heali- E l e m e n t a l M a s t e r y B l a s t ( S u ) : O n c e p e r r o u n d as a n a t t a c k

ng 1, resistances, fire aura ( 7 ) a c t i o n , t h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l c a n buffet a n y o p p o n e n t w i t h i n 1 5 0
feet w i t h a s h r i e k i n g blast of i c y s h a r d s , a b o l t o f sizzling e l e c t r i c i t y ,
Saves: F o r t + 2 5 , Ref +28, Will+11
or gouts o f f l a m e . T h i s b l a s t d e a l s ( 5 d l O ) x 3 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e
Abilities: Str 3 5 , Dex 33, Con 2 7 , Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 15
(Reflex half, D C 3 0 ) , a n d the epic e l e m e n t a l may c h o o s e to h a v e
Skills: Hide +18, Intimidate +17, Listen +16, Spot +16, e a c h b l a s t d e a l c o l d , e l e c t r i c i t y , or fire d a m a g e ( b u t n o t m o r e t h a n
Taunt +20 o n e e n e r g y type p e r b l a s t ) .
Feats: Alertness, Cleave, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Double E l e m e n t a l M a s t e r y S t r i k e ( S u ) : O n c e p e r r o u n d as a n a t t a c k
Attack, Dual Wield, Great Cleave, Improved Dodge, a c t i o n , t h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l c a n s l a m a n y o p p o n e n t w i t h i n 1 5 0 feet
Improved Healing, Improved Initiative, Improved w i t h a s t u n n i n g gust o f r a w e l e m e n t a l p o w e r , d e a l i n g ( 4 d l 0 ) x 2
Two-Weapon Fighting, Mobility, Parry, Power A t - p o i n t s o f m a g i c d a m a g e ( n o s a v e ) . I n a d d i t i o n , t h e target m u s t
tack, Riposte, Sunder s u c c e e d at a F o r t i t u d e s a v e ( D C 3 0 ) o r be stunned for 1 r o u n d .

Climate/Terrain: Any E l e m e n t a l : I m m u n e to poison, sleep, paralysis, and stunning.

N o t subject to critical hits or flanking.
Organization: Solitary
Quick ( E x ) : A n epic e l e m e n t a l shares t h e air elemental's
Challenge Rating: 14
swiftness. I t s n a t u r a l a t t a c k s are t r e a t e d as q u i c k w e a p o n s ( d e l a y
Treasure: None
4).
Alignment: Always neutral
R e s i s t a n c e s ( E x ) : T h e epic elemental h a s bonuses o f acid,
Advancement Range: None c o l d , d i s e a s e , e l e c t r i c i t y , a n d fire r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 0 ) .
Faction: None F i r e A u r a ( E x ) : A n e p i c e l e m e n t a l is c o n t i n u a l l y s u r r o u n d e d
b y a f i e r c e h e a t t h a t s e r v e s as a [fire] d a m a g e s h i e l d ( 7 ) , b u r n i n g

description
T h e u l t i m a t e m a g i c i a n ' s c h a m p i o n , t h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l is a n
a w e s o m e w a r r i o r t h a t e x p l o i t s t h e a d v a n t a g e s of a l l f o u r e l e m e n t s .
T h e e p i c e l e m e n t a l s h a r e s s t r e n g t h s o f a l l e l e m e n t a l s . I t is o f
a n y c r e a t u r e t h a t s t r i k e s it i n m e l e e .
S k i l l s : A n epic e l e m e n t a l receives a +4 racial bonus to H i d e ,
Intimidate, and T a u n t checks.
F e a t s : A n epic elemental receives C l e a v e , Dodge, Double

massive build and strength, like a n earth e l e m e n t a l , but has t h e Attack, Dual W i e l d , Improved Healing, Improved Initiative,

s w i f t n e s s a n d g r a c e o f a n a i r e l e m e n t a l , w h i c h it r e s e m b l e s . T h e I m p r o v e d T w o - W e a p o n F i g h t i n g , M o b i l i t y , a n d R i p o s t e as b o n u s

forces o f fire a n d ice a n d t h o s e o f t h e s t o r m are b a l a n c e d w i t h i n feats. W h e n a t t a c k i n g w i t h its p r i m a r y s l a m a t t a c k , t h e e p i c

it, a n d it uses a l l of t h e s e t o c o m b a t its s u m m o n e r ' s e n e m i e s . L i k e e l e m e n t a l gets 1 1/2 t i m e s its S t r e n g t h b o n u s to d a m a g e , a l t h o u g h

a w a t e r e l e m e n t a l , it c a n h e a l d a m a g e r a p i d l y . it gets o n l y h a l f its S t r e n g t h b o n u s w i t h its off-hand a t t a c k s , as

usual.
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Ragebringer
D e s c r i p t i o n : Some speculate that the long dagger k n o w n as
Ragebringer was fashioned by a c o u n c i l of rogues — created small
enough to conceal under a garment, yet long enough t o strike a
mortal blow t h r o u g h metal armor. Better-informed sources, how-
ever, c l a i m that the dagger was fashioned by I n n o r u u k himself,
enchanted w i t h i n the confines o f Neriak's temple and imbued
w i t h that dark god's hatred and rage.
Rogues w h o wield the dagger immediately feel the sickening-
sweet p u l l of hatred w e l l i n g i n t h e m . T h e dagger seems t o exude
a w i l l of its o w n over the bearer, feeding her hatred u n t i l the desire
to k i l l is so great that even the most strong-willed has a difficult
time resisting the lust for blood.
T h e blade was kept h i d d e n by priests o f I n n o r u u k for fear of its
power t a i n t i n g (and aiding) one u n w o r t h y o f Innoruuk's enlight-
enment. Over time, however, certain senior members among the
rogue's guild i n N e r i a k began pressuring the c h u r c h for use of the
item, but — surprisingly — they always returned the blade once
its task had been completed.
Yet rumor o f the blade's existence began to spread among the
more c o m m o n thieves of N o r r a t h , u n t i l there existed few thugs or
niffians w h o d i d n ' t k n o w o f the its existence. A n g e r e d by the
foolishness of the guild w i t h i n N e r i a k , the T e m p l e o f I n n o r u u k
handed the item over to the rogues freely, believing that the
thieves' ignorance regarding the blade and its fell power would be
their o w n u n d o i n g .
W i t h i n the last year, a good-hearted Qeynos rogue by the name
of Stanos is said to have been the first n o n - T e i r ' D a l wielder o f
Ragebringer. T h r o u g h his network of spies, Stanos learned that
another local by the name of Johann Kreigher was conspiring w i t h
a T e i r ' D a l general to assassinate the h i g h elf ambassador i n
Qeynos. Stanos requested the use o f Ragebringer i n order to stop
the assassination.
Some c l a i m the death of Johann was an accident o n Stanos'
part, but others (more wise i n the history of Ragebringer's past)
c l a i m that the blade itself persuaded h i m murder the rogue i n cold
blood. Regardless, Stanos fled the scene of the crime — horrified
at his o w n actions and confused by his sudden thirst for blood.
S o o n , i t is said, Johann's b r o t h e r H a n n s , a local thieves'
Guildmaster, cast his eye toward Stanos.
Fearing for his life, Stanos stashed the weapon away u n t i l he
could o b t a i n proof of Johann's dealings. Perhaps if he uncovered
Johann's plans t o assassinate the h i g h elven ambassador, Hanns
would be more open to discussing the i n c i d e n t w i t h Stanos and
less apt to take his life out o f vengeance.
I n a panic, Stanos hired mercenaries to o b t a i n proof that
Johann was consorting against the p o l i t i c a l powers o f Qeynos.
Weeks passed and Stanos kept himself h i d d e n from the public eye,
w a i t i n g for word from his hired help. H e slinked through alleys
and kept to the darker shadows. Always, though, i n the back of his
m i n d was Ragebringer, and he often found himself w a n t i n g to hold
it again. T h e memory o f the blade striking i n t o Johann's flesh
made h i m shudder, lingering i n his m i n d , yet the draw of the blade
could n o t be denied. Stanos took t o carrying the dagger w i t h h i m
at all times. Soon enough, the mercenaries returned w i t h proof of
Johann's treachery and his dealings w i t h the T e i r ' D a l general in
Kithicor.
Stanos gathered up the proof (consisting of letters and messages
passed back and forth between Johann and General V ' G h e r a ) and
mustered his courage, seeking c o u n c i l w i t h Hanns. Offering up
evidence that his brother had planned to assassinate an ambassa-
dor from Felwithe, Stanos pleaded w i t h Hanns, claiming that he
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never intended to murder his brother, only to stop the assassina-
t i o n attempt.
Hanns (widely k n o w n for his even temper) listened patiently
as Stanos offered excuse after excuse. T h e t r e m b l i n g rogue grew
more and more agitated as Hanns quietly probed and interro-
gated, eager to get to the t r u t h behind his brother's death.
Regardless o f Hanns' calm, Stanos felt the walls closing i n around
h i m . Every m o m e n t that passed filled Stanos w i t h the certainty
that Hanns would n o t believe h i m . I n a sudden fit o f rage, Stanos
drew the blade and attacked the Guildmaster. Yet Hanns de-
flected the blow easily and knocked the dagger from Stanos' grip.
Immediately, Hanns' guards rushed i n , p i n n i n g the crazed assail-
ant against the w a l l . S t i l l i n shock over Stanos' sudden outburst,
Hanns sat still for a moment, his eyes lingering upon the blade
w h i c h sat gleaming o n the floor. Bending d o w n , he took the
dagger i n his hand, slowly c u r l i n g his fingers around the p o m m e l .
Instantly, rage welled w i t h i n h i m . T h e Guildmaster's eyes
flickered w i t h a strange, angry flame. H e gripped the dagger so
tightly that his h a n d began to shake and, w i t h a l i g h t n i n g - q u i c k
movement, he buried the blade deep w i t h i n Stanos' throat, t h e n
calmly watched the rogue sputter and gasp for air before slumping
to the ground. W h a t better revenge t h a n to take the life o f his
brother's murderer w i t h the same blade he had used o n Johann?
Since that time, Hanns has begun to feel the t a i n t and power
of the blade, seduced by its dark call. O n c e a fair and reasonable
man (for a rogue), Hanns is n o w regarded w i t h apprehension by
all those w h o deal w i t h h i m . M a n y fear h i m , t h o u g h few realize
that it is the blade that has poisoned his sensibility, stripping h i m
of his even hand and cool temper.
Recently, stories o f a T e i r ' D a l task-force, dispatched from
Neriak to retrieve the blade, have surfaced. T a k i n g the item from
Hanns may prove more dangerous than suspected, however,
considering that he has allowed the hatred o f I n n o r u u k to taint his
once sensible and reasonable m i n d .
Ragebringer is longer i n length t h a n most daggers, yet small
enough to conceal w i t h i n a garment. Its h i l t is shaped like a
dragon's talons, reaching their p o i n t y tips toward the p o m m e l .
T h o u g h the exact power o f the blade is open t o speculation by
many, the T e i r ' D a l k n o w o f its corruption but c l a i m to be inured
t o it, stating that Innoruuk's o w n c h i l d r e n cannot be poisoned by
the rage that so easily claims those w h o were not born w i t h i n the
walls o f their dark city. O f course, most cannot trust the T e i r ' D a l
to begin w i t h , so the p o i n t is rather moot.
Powers: T h i s dagger has a +6 bonus to attacks and damage, as
w e l l as the massive and great speed abilities. A n y wielder may
invoke the dagger's seethingfury power: this is a haste (4) effect ( + 2
haste bonus to A C , one extra attack action every second r o u n d ) ,
but also grants the wielder a + 3 dodge bonus to A C . Seethingfury
lasts for 25 rounds and may be activated three times per day.
A n y o n e carrying Ragebringer must make a W i l l save ( D C 25, or
D C 12 i f the wielder is a dark elf w i t h n o rogue levels) to resist
attacking anyone t h o u g h t to be i n opposition t o her. T h e severity
of this reaction can vary, but could include a n y t h i n g from a
c o m m o n enemy (e.g. ore or sarnak) so m u c h as addressing the
character t o a simple merchant w h o refuses to lower his prices.
Finally, a rogue w h o uses Ragebringer to backstab deals an
additional +2d6 points o f damage.
Ragebringer ( l d 4 + 6 , delay 3; A C 9, hardness 16, 8 h p , Break
D C 30).
Str + 5 , Dex + 5 , C o n + 3 , h p +25, acid resistance ( 4 ) , disease
resistance ( 4 ) , magic resistance ( 8 ) , poison resistance ( 8 ) , acid
save + 1 , disease save + 1 , poison save + 2 , magic save +2.
Bonus types: A l l = enhancement.
Caster L e v e l : 2 5 t h .
M a r k e t Price: 1,744,802 gp.
Slot: Piercing.
W e i g h t : 2.5 lbs.
The Scythe O F the Shaootoeb Soul
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e great necromantic scholar Miragul is recog-
nized as the creator of this fearful weapon. A student whose
brilliance far surpassed any o f his peers i n Erudin, Miragul fash-
ioned the scythe i n an attempt to overcome his obsession w i t h
death. H i s legacy and skill (apparent through the wondrous
creation of this scythe) is just as m u c h a symbol of his love for
knowledge as i t is a testament to his dark power.
L o n g ago, the three Great Schools were created i n Erudin: ideas
that would eventually form the paths o f the enchanter, the wizard,
and the mage. M i r a g u l found this canonical system too confining,
for he desired to learn from all knowledge. A f t e r all, the Erudites
had p r o v e n their intellectual superiority well enough, and by
l i m i t i n g the amount of knowledge one could pursue, they were ( i n
Miragul's m i n d ) reducing themselves to the ways o f the barbaric,
clumsy, ill-educated humans. His contempt toward those not of
his race had always been apparent, but Miragul also began to foster
a strong hatred for his o w n people, the Erudites.
So, the great t h i n k e r gathered a number of like-minded indi-
viduals about h i m . Together, this small group of heretics sent spies
i n t o the w o r l d of N o r r a t h , awaiting their return w i t h news of the
outside w o r l d . T h e humans were dabbling i n their o w n magics,
p u l l i n g ideas and philosophies from the same schools of thought
that Miragul's people had discovered long ago, but also from
others u n k n o w n among the magic users o f Erudin. T h r o u g h one
of these informants, M i r a g u l learned o f another form of magic:
necromancy. Spies had managed to slip i n t o the dark cities o f
N e r i a k , discovering the dark rites and rituals the T e i r ' D a l used i n
their h o n o r of I n n o r u u k , Prince o f Hate. T h e scouts barely
escaped w i t h their lives, but they brought w i t h t h e m a series of
tomes describing the Teir'Dal's dark practices.
Using his enchanter's art magic, Miragul disguised himself so
that he could learn from all schools of thought w i t h i n the Erudin
c o m m u n i t y , d o n n i n g a new identity for each craft he wished to
learn. C o n f l i c t arose w h e n the dark art o f necromancy was
discovered by the H i g h C o u n c i l , so Miragul took what knowledge
he had obtained over the years and fled. N o friend to Erudin's
austere laws, and u n w i l l i n g to face the H i g h Council's decision,
M i r a g u l fled to the ice-covered lands of the n o r t h . There, the
b u r n i n g desire for ever more knowledge consumed h i m , and he
spent his w a k i n g moments amassing knowledge and seeking items
w h i c h he could add to his g r o w i n g cache o f arcane valuable.
For many years he dabbled, studying and experimenting, and
some say i t was d u r i n g this t i m e that his obsession w i t h death and
the undead grew beyond even his o w n morbid standards. For all
the knowledge and power gained over his long years, though, one
foe stood before h i m insurmountable: death. H e spent the brief
remainder o f his life searching for a way to cheat death, but, even
i n his brilliance, he was defeated by his o w n mortality.
D u r i n g his search for eternal life, Miragul began observing the
dragons o f Kunark and Velious, h o p i n g to uncover the mystery of
their longevity. O n one o f his journeys to Kunark, Miragul met
w i t h and defeated a young dragon. H e shrunk the creature's head
and cleaned i t u n t i l naught was left but a dried skull. H e removed
the lower j a w o f this skull and placed the rest atop a gnarled staff,
w i t h its upper teeth p o i n t i n g downward i n the same fashion as a
scythe, and bound i t together w i t h magic.
Years he spent d o t i n g on his scythe, w o r k i n g the wood and the
bone w i t h his dark incantations. A s the time wore d o w n his
physical form, so d i d the panic o f his o w n mortality chip away at
his sanity. C o n v i n c e d that i n this object he had unlocked the
mystery t o man's i n t e r n a l clock, Miragul poured a lifetime of
arcane knowledge i n t o his creation. U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f the
scythe, M i r a g u l set out to test his wondrous i n v e n t i o n . I n the
Everfrost Peaks, he sought an aging m a m m o t h and invoked the
power o f his scythe. T h e animal cried out i n great shriek of pain
and fell to its knees as a swirling, dark shadow enveloped i t . Its
aging skin began to deteriorate before Miragul's eyes.
T h e scholar's o w n despairing scream mingled w i t h that of the
m a m m o t h as he watched the creature rot i n t o a pile of bones. H e
loomed over the remains, clenching the scythe i n his shaking

hand. Years o f his w o r k had amounted i n the opposite of that
w h i c h he hoped for: where the creature should have
experienced a youthful, ageless rush, i t now lay at his
feet, consumed, rather t h a n rejuvenated by the
elements of time.
M i r a g u l returned home and locked the
scythe away. N e v e r again would it serve as a
reminder of his failure. Some years later,
legend has i t , another dark scholar o f the
necromantic arts by the name o f Kazen
happened upon a merchant carrying
the scythe. Since Miragul's disappear-
ance years before, his tower and study
had been ravaged by many explor-
ers and adventurers. A l t h o u g h
many w h o t r a v e l e d N o r t h i n
search o f Miragul's cache never
r e t u r n e d , a few d i d so, and
brought w i t h t h e m items o f
power, to be sold for great profit.
A t once recognizing the w o r k
as that of Miragul — his idol
— Kazen murdered the trav-
eler and claimed the scythe
for himself.
Kazen dedicated his life
to studying the properties o f
the scythe. I f he could de-
tennine Miragul's mistakes,
then perhaps Kazen could
reverse the scythe's power
and succeed where t h e
great master had failed.
Like M i r a g u l , Kazen gave
his life for the glory o f i m -
mortality and some say paid
the same price as Miragul
for his failure. Kazen has
since disappeared. T h e
whereabouts o f the scythe
are currently u n k n o w n .
T h e scythe itself is fash-
ioned from a gnarled staff,
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 feet i n
length. U p o n the top sits
the shrunken skull o f a
dragon, upper j a w gaping
open i n a fanged smile. T h e
haft is a d u l l , blackened wood,
warped yet smooth.
Powers: T h i s scythe has a
+5 bonus to attacks and dam-
age, as well as the speed ability.
A necromancer w h o wields the
scythe may invoke the torment
of shadows power 6 times per day:
this lasts for 8 rounds, dealing
5d 10 points o f magic damage each
round and magically reducing the
target's base m o v e m e n t speed by
50%. A Reflex save ( D C 40) halves
the damage and negates the speed re-
d u c t i o n . I f the target fails the Reflex
save, t h e n he must t h e n also make a W i l l
save ( D C 4 0 ) or age l d 4 years. T h e speed
reduction effect does n o t stack w i t h the
similar effects o f spells from the clingingdark-
ness line.
Scythe o f the Shadowed Soul ( I d 10+5, delay 5;
A C 6, hardness 11, 15 h p , Break D C 27).
Str +2, C o n +3, I n t + 5 , C h a +2, h p +5, mana +13, acid
resistance ( 2 ) , cold resistance ( 2 ) , disease resistance ( 6 ) , electric
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ity resistance ( 2 ) , fire resistance ( 2 ) , magic resistance ( 4 ) , poison
resistance ( 6 ) , sonic resistance ( 2 ) , disease save +2, magic save
+ 1, poison save +2.
Bonus types: A l l = enhancement.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (necromancer) [tor-
ment of shadows), Use A c t i v a t e d (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 3 0 t h .
M a r k e t Price: 1,020,718 gp.
Slot: Piercing/slashing.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
The Singing Short Sioorh
D e s c r i p t i o n : M u c h uncertainty sur-
rounds the origin of this artifact, though
one m y t h has survived the chaos o f
Norrath's history. Long ago, w h e n
the w o r l d was new, a human bard by
the name of K i m r i c k set out for the
k n o w l e d g e t o create the finest
weapon he could. His search took
h i m to the very edges of N o r r a t h
and eventually to the new strong-
hold o f Qeynos.
W h i l e traveling through the
city a d m i r i n g its clear fishpools
and pristine buildings, he heard
a voice on the w i n d unlike any
he had heard. Following i t , he
came to a small pond where a
maiden sat. She looked long-
ingly i n t o the water, singing a
melody so sweet that K i m r i c k
was m o v e d t o tears. T h e
maiden stopped, embarrassed
that her singing had gained
the a t t e n t i o n of a traveling
stranger.
I t took n o more t h a n a week
before the t w o became insepa-
rable. R u i n w y n and K i m r i c k
made solemn vows to one an-
other, forsaking all others. T h e
rather self-centered young man
had found his muse, and her
voice, her beauty, and her good-
ness inspired K i m r i c k to work
even harder o n his quest. He
spent nearly all his waking mo-
ments now fashioning a blade,
lovingly crafting the short sword
u n t i l its shine r i v a l e d t h a t o f
Ruinwyn's eyes and its strength
matched the loyalty i n her heart.
N o better sword had been crafted i n
Qeynos.
Unfortunately, as his obsession w i t h
perfecting the blade and his self-ab-
sorption grew, the t i m e he spent w i t h
R u i n w y n dwindled. She took to walking
the streets, speaking w i t h strangers and
'Wk hearing tales from far off lands — perhaps,
1 she felt, i f she gathered enough gossip and
foreign news for her love, she could better
entertain h i m .
Sadly, K i m r i c k was b l i n d to her true i n t e n -
tions and mistook her streetwalking for betrayal.
H e began to follow her through the city, w a t c h i n g
her smile and charm the travelers that passed through.
Her voice would leave t h e m spellbound and men gath-
ered to woo her. T h o u g h her heart remained true, K i m r i c k
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knew only jealousy i n his heart. I n his m i n d , her sweet words to
h i m were d r i p p i n g w i t h lies and her eyes spoke o f infidelity.
She returned one evening to find K i m r i c k w a i t i n g up. Full o f
rage, he accused her o f betrayal and, w i t h o u t w a i t i n g for an
explanation, buried the gleaming short sword i n her chest, watch-
ing her slump to the ground i n anguished confusion. Some say
that, at this moment, R u i n w y n cried out to the heavens for
vengeance, and that i t was I n n o r u u k , the Prince o f Hate himself,
w h o heard her plea. A t that moment, her spirit left her body and
fused w i t h K i m r i c k ' s s h i n i n g blade.
I n a panic, K i m r i c k disposed of the body and lost himself i n
w i n e and debauchery. O n e evening as he returned home i n a
d r u n k e n stupor, he drew the sword from its sheath. I n t o his m i n d
came the song o f R u i n w y n , the very tune he had heard u p o n t h e i r
first meeting. So horrifying i t was now, yet so beautiful still. Day
and n i g h t the melody filled his m i n d , slowly expanding i n t o a
virtual symphony, u n t i l he had t o sit d o w n i n his study and began
to write the music that would n o t let h i m rest.
Day and n i g h t he spent w r i t i n g Ruinwyn's symphony, so
persistent it was. Her spirit would n o t let h i m rest and the melodies
consumed h i m , feeding his selfishness and his anguish u n t i l he
turned t o the gods themselves and demanded freedom. Innoruuk's
ear is ever open to despair and pain, and, pleased w i t h K i m r i c k ' s
pitiful cries, he took the bard i n t o his realm, twisting h i m i n t o the
very image o f ugliness that his former murderous act warranted. A
Maestro he had become, and he now dwells i n Innoruuk's hateful
realm, replaying the h a u n t i n g song for eternity.
T h e sword and the symphony were lost over t i m e — u n t i l
another bard, Baldric Slezaf, happened u p o n the blade i n the
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possession o f a traveling merchant. T h i s same merchant offered
h i m the pages o f the symphony as well. M u c h to Baldric's chagrin,
however, the symphony was incomplete. H e spent the next few
years h u n t i n g d o w n the missing pages and gathering up lost
i n f o r m a t i o n regarding the tragedy o f K i m r i c k .
T h e blade has been i n Baldric's possession since, and some say
he w o u l d trade the Singing Short Sword itself for the missing pieces
o f K i m r i c k ' s " W o e f u l Symphony." Rumor has it that Baldric's
obsession w i t h the melody has clouded his m i n d over the years,
and that any w h o come i n contact w i t h the bard risk suffering a
fate similar to that of Lady R u i n w y n .
T h e Singing Short Sword is a finely crafted short sword, the guard
made to resemble wings folding inward toward the p o m m e l . A
single perfect ruby adorns the center o f the crossguard, and the
blade itself bears intricate etchings vaguely reminiscent of musi-
cal notes.
Powers: T h i s short sword has a +5 bonus to attacks and a +6
bonus to damage, as w e l l as the dancing and speed abilities. W h i l e
held, i t hums softly, and w h e n wielded i n battle, i t plays an
inspiring symphony as loudly as a full orchestra.
W h e n held i n the hand, the sword can also proc (Proc D C 2 1 )
the dance of the blade: T h i s power affects the wielder plus up to six
allies w i t h i n 10 feet o f h i m , and lasts for 2 rounds. Dance of the blade
grants a haste ( 7 ) effect (a + 3 haste bonus to A C and three
additional attack actions every 2 rounds) and a + 6 augmentation
bonus to Strength. Further, i f the wielder of the Singing Short
Sword is a bard, the weapons o f allies affected by dance of the blade
also become dancing weapons for 2 rounds. I f the bard still holds
the Singing Short Sword and successfully procs dance of the blade
 again while that power is already i n effect, any new weapons
drawn and wielded by the nearby allies w i l l begin to dance as well.
A n agile bard w i t h a number of allies ( w h o are w e l l outfitted w i t h
weapons) and a host o f enemies could thus cause a considerable
number o f weapons to dance to the martial music of the Singing
Short Sword.
However, the possessor o f the Singing Short Sword is also subject
to Kimrick's tragedy. For every full week the character is i n
possession of the blade, he must make a successful W i l l save ( D C
21, or D C 33 for bards) to avoid being consumed by the h a u n t i n g
melody w i t h i n the blade. A failure w i l l result i n the character's
feeding his desires to the p o i n t o f obsession. W i t h each accumu-
lated failure, the character w i l l become more and more engrossed
w i t h the object o f his obsession, be i t person, incident, ideology,
item, or something else. T h e actual effects of this obsession are left
the G M , but the character w i l l tend toward v i o l e n t behavior i f
kept from or refused access to the object o f the obsession.
Singing Short Sword (1 d 6 + 6 , delay 4; A C 9, hardness 15,9 hp,
Break D C 30)
Str + 4 , Dex + 3 , C o n + 2 , C h a + 5 , h p +25, a l l resistances ( 4 ) , a l l
energy-based saves + 1 .
Bonus types: A l l = augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (bard) [dance of the blade], Use A c t i -
vated (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 2 8 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,683,810 gp.
Slot: Slashing.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
The Spear O F Fate
Description: T h is weapon was constructed by Thalger, Norrath's
first h u m a n heyokah (a shamanistic follower o f the way o f the
spirits) and a great hero of antiquity. Lorekeepers, instructed i n
the stories and m y t h o f the shaman's way, speak of M i r a g u l , the
dark Erudite scholar w h o traveled the w o r l d i n search of k n o w l -
edge. Miragul's wanderings eventually took h i m to d i e frozen
n o r t h , where he lived i n tunnels and caverns he forged using his
magic. There, he experimented w i t h all forms of dangerous power,
and thus, i n the barren tundra, d i d the legend o f Thalger come
i n t o being.
A c c o r d i n g to the lorekeepers, Miragul's tampering created a
mantle of negative spiritual energy that threatened the livelihood
of the tribesmen. Dreams and visions frequented the most psychi-
cally sensitive a m o n g the n o r t h m e n , w a r n i n g o f a terrible
imbalance i n the spirit world. Miragul's dabbling was d r a i n i n g the
spiritual energy o f everything w i t h i n its reach, so the tribesmen
gathered t o discuss a way to counter this evil canker that had
grown so near their homes.
Thalger, a barbarian o f exceptional wisdom, meditated deeply
on this d i l e m m a and eventually became a spiritual medium,
seeking to help the spirits i n their quest to identify and remove
Miragul's dark threat. W h i l e the tribesmen pondered the implica-
tions of Thalger's c l a i m that he had been chosen by the spirits for
some great task, Thalger busily attempted a series of tests set forth
by the spirits before he could be welcomed fully i n t o their realm
and inducted i n t o the way o f the shaman.
Thalger accepted the tests eagerly, facing each trial w i t h calm
and confidence. N o t only was he accumulating great wisdom from
his new mentors i n the spirit w o r l d , but he was w a l k i n g the path
to e n l i g h t e n m e n t . I n d o i n g so, he felt certain, he would find the
tools necessary to help his people remove the threat o f Miragul's
necromantic c o r r u p t i o n . A n d indeed, as his final test, the spirits
supplied Thalger w i t h the materials needed to remove Miragul's
corruptive mantle.
T h e new shaman took the items — the sharpened shoulder
blade of an ancient l i o n matriarch and a shaft o f rare darkwood,
from a young sapling he found in one o f his journeys — and
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fashioned a spear. T h e darkwood shaft he worked w i t h his o w n
teeth and fingernails, lovingly shaping i t over the course of weeks,
u n t i l he was c o n v i n c e d o f its perfection. H e split the top o f the
shaft carefully, lodging the now finely honed blade i n t o place, and
bound t h e m together w i t h the sacred entrails of an ox. Finally, he
adorned the spear w i t h the magical feathers of an aviak elder,
given to h i m by the chief of his tribe.
Miragul's energy field c o n t i n u e d to grow, l o o m i n g over the
northlands i n the form of a misty shadow. Y o u n g mammoths were
reported to enter and to reappear from the darkness only hours
later, yet aged as t h o u g h 20 years had passed. Thalger volunteered
immediately to pierce the mantle, secure i n his newfound abilities
and the power o f his spiritual allies and his sacred weapon. Spear
in hand, i n a rare act o f d e v o t i o n and w i t h a rarer singularity of
purpose, Thalger c l i m b e d the peaks near the shadow and leapt
from summit. A s he fell, he struck out i n a m i g h t y blow w i t h his
spirit-empowered weapon, and ripped a breach across Miragul's
mystical barrier.
T h e tear i n Miragul's shadow-field was great enough to deflate
Migarul's a b o m i n a t i o n . U n f o r t u n a t e l y , Thalger himself was lost
in the process. H i s spear, n o w a symbol of his selflessness, dedica-
t i o n , and courage, fell from the heavens to the ground, where the
spirits recovered it. I t had absorbed some p o r t i o n of Miragul's dark
power, and legend tells that the spear can inflict enemies w i t h the
same life-draining c o r r u p t i o n produced by Miragul's mantle long
ago.
T h e Spear of Fate is rumored to remain i n the hands o f the
spirits, w h o await one of Thalger's dedication — one w h o w i l l rise
from the sea of spiritual followers and prove himself w o r t h y to bear
the item i n a great quest that w i l l rival Thalger's o w n .
Powers: T h i s spear has a +6 bonus to attacks and a +5 bonus
to damage, as well as the hardness ability. Five times per day, a
shaman w h o wields the spear may i n v o k e the curse of the spirits:
T h i s power affects a single target, dealing 3d 10 points o f magic
damage each r o u n d for 12 rounds (Reflex half, CXI) 3 2 ) ; further, for
the duration, the target is unable to recover h i t points through any
means of natural healing, fast healing, or regeneration (magical
curing works n o r m a l l y ) . T h i s latter effect may be negated by a
successful Fortitude save ( D C 3 2 ) .
A possessor w h o is a shaman also receives occasional precogni-
tive visions (anywhere from several times each week to once per
m o n t h , at the G M ' s discretion). These flashes o f insight may
come in the form o f omens, w a k i n g visions, or dreams, and are
accurate about 75% of the time ( t o be rolled by the G M ) —
sometimes, the spirits do like to mislead the l i v i n g . T h e details o f
this power are left to the G M , and such visions should be used
carefully and sparingly.
Spear o f Fate ( l d 8 + 5 , delay 5; A C 9, hardness 14, 8 h p , Break
D C 30)
Str + 3 , Dex + 3 , C o n +3, W i s + 5 , h p + 7 , mana +12, all
resistances ( 4 ) , all saves + 1 .
Bonus types: A t t a c k = enhancement. Damage = enhancement.
A l l others = augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (shaman) [curse of the spirits], Use
A c t i v a t e d (all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 2 4 t h .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,789,802 gp.
Slot: Piercing
Weight: 1 lb.
The StaFF O F t h e Four
D e s c r i p t i o n : I t is said that there once existed four true follow-
ers of Solusek Ro, each equal t o the other i n power, wizards w h o
had learned their trade from the god himself. So beloved were the
Four that Solusek Ro granted t h e m knowledge and power u n -
k n o w n to any other wizards o n N o r r a t h .
A s a sign of his favor, B u r n i n g Prince gave t o these wizards four
staves, each w i t h its o w n unique power. A t first, none of the Four
had any knowledge o f the other three items, for Solusek Ro had
told none of t h e m of the others' gifts. However, as the Four
discussed their gifts w i t h each other, they became convinced that
his brothers had been more highly honored, and that if he
acquired the other three staves, he would gain the full power of
Solusek Ro himself.
T h e brotherhood of the Four fell apart, and they began to plot
against one another (and thus against their god), the lust for
power b u r n i n g i n their eyes. O n e by one, Solusek Ro was forced
to punish his ungrateful students for their p l o t t i n g and deception.
Sylen T y r n was the first to fall. Believing himself better and more
deserving t h a n the others because of his noble b i r t h , T y r n met his
demise while flying over a vast body o f water. H i s powers were
stripped from h i m i n mid-flight, and he plunged downward to his
death.
D e m u n i r Scry was the second of the students, a h u m a n obsessed
w i t h destructive power. Extremely resourceful and intelligent, if
somewhat selfish and cruel, D e m u n i r followed explorers traveling
to the newfound lands of K u n a r k h o p i n g to retrieve ancient items
of power w h i c h would aid h i m i n his growing lust to dominate his
former fellows. I t is said that he came across the d w e l l i n g of a
renowned iksar warrior called V e n r i l Sathir. T h i n k i n g himself
more t h a n powerful enough to defeat this creature, he attempted
to take the d w e l l i n g for himself. L i k e Sylen before h i m , Demunir
had his powers stripped from h i m at the m o m e n t they were needed
most, and he fell before the ancient iksar's strength.
T h e t h i r d and least k n o w n of the Four was a decrepit gnome.
Gabstik's m o m e n t o f failure came w h e n he entered the Plane of
Fear, seeking i n his great pride to challenge Cazic-Thule and thus
a t t a i n i m m o r t a l i t y — and i n turn the means to seize his former
brothers'powers. Solusek Ro, less opposed to Cazic-Thule than he
was angry w i t h his former disciple, removed the gnome's powers
just as the armies of the Plane of Fear charged, so that they
trampled his frail body i n a heartbeat.
T h e last of the Four, A r a n t i r Karondor, was not so m u c h
concerned w i t h stealing his brothers' p o w e r — instead, he sought
to betray Sylen T y r n by stealing away his fellow's betrothed.
A r a n t i r , also a dabbler i n enchantment, cast a spell i n order to w i n
the woman's love, but Solusek Ro's vengeance denied h i m this
prize. H i s powers stripped away, A r a n t i r watched the w o m a n
turned from h i m coldly, and, heartbroken, he fled, m a k i n g his way
to the icy lands o f Halas. There, perhaps, his heart could become
as n u m b as the frozen tundra.
It is said, however, that because A r a n t i r ' s betrayal was not so
great as the other students, that Solusek Ro pitied h i m . Over time,
the powerful god began to r e t u r n to the m o r t a l small portions of
his former power. W i t h each such gift, and the knowledge that
came w i t h i t , A r a n t i r ' s understanding o f his brothers' deeper
betrayals became deeper and more profound. A r a n t i r , chastised
and repentant, k n e w w h a t must be done. H e must retrieve the
three lost staves and return t h e m t o Solusek Ro, along w i t h his
o w n staff, as a sign o f apology.
For long years A r a n t i r traveled i n search of the other three
staves of power. H e d i d n o t rest u n t i l all were i n his possession.
T h e end o f his journey took h i m to the T e m p l e o f Solusek Ro,
buried deep w i t h i n the Lavastorm M o u n t a i n s . There, he knelt
before S o l o m o n — holy keeper of Solusek Ro's knowledge — and
offered up the three staves, adding his o w n to the top of the pile.
Solusek Ro, p i t y i n g the wizard and seeing that A r a n t i r had
indeed reformed, took the four staves and fashioned t h e m into
one most potent item: The Staff of the Four. T h r o u g h Solomon,
Solusek Ro spoke: "You have served your master fairly, and your
sins are forgiven. W i e l d this w e l l , and guard its secrets and its
power from those w h o w i l l seek i t only to b r i n g evil into the
world."
U n f o r t u n a t e l y , upon A r a n t i r ' s eventual demise, many w i t h i n
the arcane c o m m u n i t y stepped f o r t h to claim the Staff. T h e H i g h
C o u n c i l i n Erudin confiscated the item and took it upon them-
selves to name a recipient w o r t h y of its power. T h e Staff, however,
vanished one n i g h t w i t h o u t a trace. Some theorize that Solusek
Ro himself reclaimed the item, foreseeing n o t h i n g but petty
squabbling and bickering. Others suggest the staff was stolen by
rival arcanists.
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T h e S m / / 0/ the Four is i n f a c t m o r e a r o d t h a n a s t a f f , b e i n g Caster Level: 30th.

a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 feet i n t o t a l l e n g t h . M e t a l clasps shaped l i k e a M a r k e t P r i c e : 2,197,200 gp.
firebird's t a l o n a d o r n the top, s t r e t c h i n g f o r t h to h o l d w i t h i n i t a Slot: Blunt.
sphere o f s w i r l i n g mystical power. W e i g h t : 4 lbs.
P o w e r s : T h i s " s t a f f , " t o p p e d w i t h a s w i r l i n g c r y s t a l o r b , a c t s as
a light mace w i t h a + 5 bonus to attacks. I n the hands o f a wizard, StaFF O F the Serpent
i t g a i n s e i t h e r t h e acidic, flaming, frost, shock, o r sonic a b i l i t y , as t h e
Description:
w i z a r d w i l l s ; t h i s a b i l i t y m a y b e c h a n g e d as a f r e e a c t i o n , a n d lasts
N o r r a t h ' s f i r s t g r e a t e n c h a n t e r , K r i l a n P e d i n , is u s u a l l y c r e d i t e d
u n t i l the wizard changes it.
for d i s c o v e r i n g t h e S e r p e n t Staff. T h o u g h t h e exact o r i g i n o f t h e
T h e w i z a r d h o l d i n g t h e s t a f f m a y i n v o k e a barrier of force u p t o a r t i f a c t is s h r o u d e d i n u n c e r t a i n t y , i t w a s t h r o u g h P e d i n ' s m e t i c u -
3 t i m e s p e r d a y . T h i s is a m a g i c a l b a r r i e r t h a t s u r r o u n d s t h e lous study a n d research t h a t i t c a m e t o l i g h t a t all.
wielder's body, comprised o f ( 3 d l 0 ) x l 0 temporary h i t p o i n t s ,
S o m e speculate t h a t t h e staff was created l o n g ago, w h e n t h e
w h i c h lasts e i t h e r f o r 2 h o u r s o r u n t i l t h e t e m p o r a r y h i t p o i n t s a r e
i k s a r w e r e y e t s l a v e s t o a s n a k e - l i k e r a c e k n o w n as t h e shissar. I k s a r
g o n e . W h i l e t h e b a r r i e r r e m a i n s i n p l a c e , t h e w i z a r d also r e c o v e r s
w h o e v i n c e d e x c e p t i o n a l i n t e l l i g e n c e were t a k e n aside a n d t a u g h t
mana at t h e accelerated rate o f 1 m a n a every 2 m i n u t e s ; this effect
t h e d a r k arts i n o r d e r t o b e t t e r serve t h e i r oppressors. T h u s , t h e
s t a c k s w i t h o t h e r m a n a r e g e n e r a t i o n e f f e c t s , s u c h as t h o s e i n t h e
way o f t h e iksar n e c r o m a n c e r was b o r n , a n d w i t h t h e i r n e w f o u n d
breeze s p e l l l i n e . F i n a l l y , w h i l e i t e n d u r e s , t h e barrier of force also
k n o w l e d g e c a m e t h e g r o w i n g d e s i r e t o b e f r e e o f shissar r u l e .
a c t s as a m a g i c d a m a g e s h i e l d ( 4 ) .
Before the e n l i g h t e n e d were able t o p u t t h e i r rebellious plans i n t o
Staff o f the Four ( l d 6 , a n d + 2 d 6 energy*, delay 5; A C 7, m o t i o n , h o w e v e r , a g r e e n m i s t d e s c e n d e d u p o n t h e shissar a n d
h a r d n e s s 1 3 , 10 h p , B r e a k D C 2 6 ) . d e c i m a t e d t h a t great race.
Str + 3 , D e x + 2 , C o n + 3 , I n t + 6 , m a n a + 1 6 , acid resistance ( 4 ) ,
The iksar s t o o d before t h e f a l l e n r e m a i n s o f t h e i r enemy.
c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , disease r e s i s t a n c e ( 2 ) , e l e c t r i c i t y resistance
K e r i i r e k a , f o r e m o s t s t u d e n t o f t h e shissars' d a r k r i t e s , k n e l t a n d
( 4 ) , fire resistance ( 4 ) , magic resistance ( 4 ) , p o i s o n resistance ( 2 ) ,
t o o k u p as m a n y o f t h e f a l l e n scales as s h e c o u l d h o l d i n h e r t a l o n s .
s o n i c r e s i s t a n c e ( 4 ) , a c i d save + 1 , c o l d save + 1 , e l e c t r i c i t y save + 1 ,
S h e c a r r i e d t h e scales t o t h e n o w - e m p t y s t u d i e s a n d t h e r e f a s h -
f i r e save + 1 , m a g i c s a v e + 1 , s o n i c save + 1 .
i o n e d a s t a f f f r o m t h e r e m a i n s o f t h e shissar t h e m s e l v e s — s c a l e d
B o n u s types: A l l = a u g m e n t a t i o n . a n d o i l y - b l a c k , d a r k as t h e r i t e s s h e h a d b e e n f o r c e d t o l e a r n o v e r
A c t i v a t i o n : S p e l l T r i g g e r ( w i z a r d ) [barrier of force], U s e A c t i - t h e years. E v e n t u a l l y , t h o u g h , K e r i i r e k a d i s a p p e a r e d i n o n e o f t h e
vated (all other powers).
bouts of t u r m o i l and unrest that plagued the new iksar dynasty,
and her fabled staff faded i n t o legend.
Years later, w h i l e e x p l o r i n g the newly discovered lands of
Kunark, a Koada'Dal beguiler by the name o f K r i l a n is said t o have
uncovered the whereabouts of the infamous iksar Drusella Sathir.
A f t e r bargaining w i t h a ffoglok deep i n the K u n a r k swamps,
K r i l a n persuaded the creature to give h i m a key w h i c h K r i l a n
believed could open the mystical door of Drusella's resting place.
Here, he could surely uncover an enormous amount o f informa-
t i o n regarding Drusella and her equally infamous husband, V e n r i l
Sathir.
Krilan's research took h i m to the Overthere, past the ruins o f
C h e l s i t h and i n t o a great rift where he wandered for weeks i n
search o f Drusella's t o m b . I t was here that K r i l a n first met M o d a n i
Q u ' L o n i (or, some say, M o d a n i found K r i l a n . ) M o d a n i , a master
of illusion w h o had been l i v i n g amongst the scorpikis for years,
had uncovered the mystical portal but had yet to open i t . I n
exchange for leading K r i l a n to the portal, M o d a n i asked for only
one item: a staff i n the shape of a serpent, w h i c h M o d a n i believed
to rest w i t h i n the t o m b . A c c o r d i n g to the scorpikis, the s t a f f — a n
item o f considerable power — was given to Drusella as a gift from
her husband. T o Drusella and V e n r i l i t served as a reminder of the
iksar t r i u m p h over the shissar and the power and strength o f t h e i r
race.
K r i l a n agreed and unlocked the mystical door, disappearing
i n t o the red mist beyond. Weeks later he emerged: his eyes
gleamed w i t h satisfaction, yet his body (aged, beaten, and bruised)
gave evidence to the horrors he had endured. I n his h a n d was
Modani's staff. T h e t w o experimented w i t h the item, discussing
its remarkable properties. K r i l a n , after m u c h persuasion, c o n -
vinced M o d a n i to allow h i m to keep the staff for a brief time. H e
would present the item t o the H i g h C o u n c i l i n Erudin i n hopes of
uncovering the strange magics, t h e n return the staff to M o d a n i , as
agreed, w h e n the C o u n c i l there had finished e x a m i n i n g i t .
T h e h i g h elf ventured to Odus and spent the n e x t year collabo-
rating w i t h the Erudites i n researching the staff s magical properties.
A n ambitious young Erudite there by the name of Polzin M r i d
appealed to K r i l a n , expressing a desire to r e t u r n w i t h K r i l a n to the
Overthere and present himself as an apprentice to the enigmatic
M o d a n i Q u ' L o n i . A f t e r a year's t i m e , the two began their journey
back to Kunark.
O n e evening, however, w h i l e the two made camp, K r i l a n sent
Polzin i n search o f valuable herbs and components that grew i n
the surrounding area. T h e young Erudite, bearing the Serpent
Staff i n hand for p r o t e c t i o n , set out to obey his mentor's request,
r e t u r n i n g only to find that K r i l a n had been murdered. T h e
journals recording the staff s research burned i n the campfire, and
their supplies were scattered about the site. Polzin fled, certain the
assailants were n o more t h a n a breath away.
U n w i l l i n g t o lead Krilan's murderers back to Erudin, Polzin
disappeared i n t o the c i t y o f Paineel, walking amongst the Her-
etics u n t i l he could safely return the staff to M o d a n i . Polzin's
wisdom, however, was his undoing: he was lost there when
Paineel was invaded by Brell's elemental minions. Trapped w i t h i n
the Heretic's city, Polzin and the staff disappeared forever.
Heirs to Krilan's teachings, t h o u g h , have surfaced over the last
decade: Jeb Lumsed, Mizzle Gepple, and Nadia Starfeast all claim
to possess knowledge o f the staff passed d o w n to t h e m by the
Koada'Dal enchanter d u r i n g his time i n Erudin. T h o u g h their
boasts remain unconfirmed, rumors o f dangerous expeditions i n t o
 Zhapter Five: Magic Items
t h e H o l e h a v e s u r f a c e d a n d m a n y s p e c u l a t e t h a t t h e y seek t o f o r m , b u t i n t h i s case t h e s t a f f c a n n o t a s s u m e i t s s n a k e f o r m f o r o n e
s e c u r e t h e l o s t Staff of the Serpent. full week.
T h o u g h P o l z i n ' s s t a f f h a s y e t t o r e s u r f a c e , m i n s t r e l s a n d gossip- S t a f f o f t h e S e r p e n t ( l d 6 + 4 / l d 6 + 4 , d e l a y 5; A C 6 , h a r d n e s s 1 3 ,
m o n g e r s f r o m F a y d w e r h a v e r e c e n t l y r e c o u n t e d tales o f a spell-user 15 h p , B r e a k D C 2 8 ) .
f r o m F e l w i t h e w h o is r e p o r t e d t o w i e l d s u c h a w e a p o n . T h e self- Str + 2 , C o n +3, I n t +5, C h a +4, h p +10, mana +10,all
proclaimed heirs t o K r i l a n Pedin's teachings h a v e yet t o c o m m e n t
r e s i s t a n c e s ( 4 ) , a l l saves + 1 .
o n t h e r u m o r , b u t t h e i r eyes a r e d r i f t i n g e a g e r l y t o w a r d t h e east.
B o n u s types: A l l = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
A c c o r d i n g t o p o p u l a r l e g e n d , t h i s b l a c k e n e d s t a f f is a p p r o x i -
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (enchanter) [speed of the shissar,
mately 5 feet i n l e n g t h , seemingly covered i n s m o o t h , snakelike
flowing thought III], U s e A c t i v a t e d ( a l l o t h e r p o w e r s ) .
scales. I t is s a i d t o r e s e m b l e a c o b r a , y e t o n e s t r e t c h e d r i g i d a n d
Caster Level: 30th.
s t r a i g h t , w i t h its h o o d f l a r e d a n d fangs b a r e d m e n a c i n g l y . S o m e
students c l a i m t h a t t h e staff i t s e l f has t h e a b i l i t y t o t r a n s f o r m i n t o M a r k e t P r i c e : 7 4 5 , 8 1 0 gp.

a s n a k e a t t h e user's c o m m a n d , s e r v i n g t h e w i e l d e r l o y a l l y . Slot: Blunt.

P o w e r s : T h i s r e l a t i v e l y s h o r t staff has a + 5 b o n u s t o a t t a c k s a n d Weight: 1 lb.

a + 4 b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e hardness a b i l i t y . A n e n c h a n t e r
w i e l d i n g t h e s t a f f m a y i n v o k e speed of the shissar u p t o 10 t i m e s p e r
The Water Sprinkler O F Neara Ankh
d a y . T h i s p o w e r is i d e n t i c a l t o t h e speed of the brood s p e l l , e x c e p t
t h a t i t a f f e c t s o n l y o n e t a r g e t p e r use, a n d is a c t i v a t e d as a s t a n d a r d
a c t i o n . I n t h e h a n d s o f a n e n c h a n t e r , t h e s t a f f a l s o g r a n t s flowing
thought III.
Further, once per day, t h e wielder o f t h e staff m a y t r a n s f o r m i t
i n t o a l i v i n g s n a k e ( t r e a t t h i s as a d a r k w e e d s n a k e , a d v a n c e d t o 8
HD; see t h e a n i m a l a p p e n d i x i n t h e EverQuest: Monsters of
Norrath b o o k ) . T h i s e f f e c t lasts f o r 3 0 m i n u t e s , a f t e r w h i c h t i m e
t h e s n a k e r e v e r t s t o s t a f f f o r m , w h e t h e r o r n o t i t is i n t h e h a n d s o f
its o r i g i n a l o w n e r . T h e s n a k e s e r v e s as t h e w i e l d e r ' s p e t , a n d t h e
w i e l d e r c a n see t h r o u g h t h e s n a k e ' s eyes a t w i l l as i f t h r o u g h t h e
s p e l l bind sight. I f t h e s n a k e is e v e r s l a i n , i t s i m p l y r e v e r t s t o s t a f f
D e s c r i p t i o n : A rare a n d w i d e l y revered iksar b y t h e n a m e o f
N a x t o n D e e p w a t e r was t h e first cleric t o w i e l d the S p r i n k l e r o f
Nem A n k h . I t w a s t h r o u g h h e r selfless c o u r a g e t h a t s h e is
r e m e m b e r e d as o n e w h o s o u g h t b a l a n c e a b o v e a l l else — e v e n i n
t h e face o f d e a t h .
B o r n i n t o a f a m i l y o f shamans, N a x t o n seemed destined t o
f o l l o w t h e p a t h o f h e r a n c e s t o r s . H o w e v e r , she w a s i l l s u i t e d t o t h e
way o f the dark shaman and the fearful teachings o f Cazic-Thule.
H e r m i n d o f t e n w a n d e r e d t o t h e shores near h e r h o m e w h e r e she
pondered t h e lands beyond — lands k n o w n only t o a brave few
w h o d a r e d t o f o l l o w i n t h e f o o t s t e p s o f o n e s s u c h as V l z k I r o n t a i l .

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A t t h e first o p p o r t u n i t y for a d v e n t u r e , m u c h t o t h e d i s p l e a s u r e
o f h e r f a m i l y , N a x t o n left K u n a r k t o j o u r n e y t h e f a b l e d l a n d s t o
t h e n o r t h . S h e t r a v e l e d w i t h c a u t i o n , k e e p i n g h e r face w e l l -
h i d d e n u n d e r t h e h o o d o f h e r c l o a k . A s s h e n e a r e d t h e outposts
there, she often h e a r d terrible stories of t h e bloodthirsty iksar
v e n t u r i n g i n t o t h e s e l a n d s , o n l y t o be b e a t e n t o d e a t h o r i m p r i s -
o n e d by t h e fearful h u m a n s a n d e l v e s .
D u r i n g her travels, N a x t o n met N a t a s h a , a h u m a n follower o f
the T r i u m v i r a t e o f W a t e r , w h i c h was c o m p o s e d o f t h e d e i t i e s E ' c i ,
T a r e w M a r r , a n d Povar. Natasha's kindness touched something
d e e p w i t h i n N a x t o n , f r o m t h e v e r y first t i m e t h e b e a u t i f u l h u m a n
p u l l e d b a c k t h e iksar's h o o d a n d l o o k e d u p o n h e r w i t h o u t r e p u l -
s i o n . N a x t o n t h e r e a f t e r f o l l o w e d t h e priestess a c r o s s t h e c o n t i n e n t
of A n t o n i c a , l i s t e n i n g to N a t a s h a ' s s t o r i e s , b e g g i n g t o l e a r n m o r e
of h e r r e l i g i o n . A f t e r m o n t h s o f s e r v i c e t o N a t a s h a , N a x t o n w a s
i n d u c t e d i n t o t h e f o l l o w i n g a n d d e d i c a t e d h e r life t o s e r v i n g t h e
T r i u m v i r a t e of W a t e r .
A s t i m e p a s s e d , N a x t o n ' s d e v o t i o n rose b e y o n d t h a t of e v e n h e r
f r i e n d a n d m e n t o r . H e r selflessness a n d c o m m i t m e n t t o b a l a n c e
h o n o r e d t h e T r i u m v i r a t e s o g r e a t l y t h a t s h e w a s gifted w i t h t h e
W a t e r Sprinkler of N e m A n k h . T h i s s a c r e d i t e m h a d t h e p o w e r t o
b r i n g life f l o w i n g b a c k i n t o t h e b o d i e s o f t h e d e c e a s e d . N a x t o n , n o
s t r a n g e r to c o n f l i c t , a c c e p t e d t h i s great h o n o r w i t h pride a n d
h u m i l i t y . A l t h o u g h s h e h a d b e e n b o r n i n t o a s o c i e t y t h a t based i n
fear, s h e h a d o v e r c o m e t h e s e e a r l y t e a c h i n g s , r i s i n g a b o v e h e r
p r e v i o u s life t o seek t r u t h a n d o r d e r i n a l l t h i n g s .
N a x t o n ' s d e d i c a t i o n was s o o n t o be tested w h e n t h e P l a s m a t i c
P r i e s t h o o d ( a c u l t w o r s h i p p i n g t h e rage a n d f l a m e o f F e n n i n R o )
s o u g h t i n t h e i r f a n a t i c i s m t o s u n d e r t h e s a c r e d b a l a n c e o f fire a n d
water. T h e s e t w o e l e m e n t s h a d e x i s t e d i n e q u i l i b r i u m for e o n s , b u t
F e n n i n R o ' s e x t r e m i s t m o v e m e n t t h r e a t e n e d to o v e r c o m e a l l t h a t
t h e T r i u m v i r a t e h a d w o r k e d so h a r d t o m a i n t a i n .
N a x t o n ' s attempts to negotiate w i t h the Plasmatists failed, a n d
it s o o n b e c a m e a p p a r e n t t h a t t h e o n l y w a y t o spare t h e b a l a n c e
was t o t a k e a r m s a g a i n s t t h e P l a s m a t i c P r i e s t h o o d . N a x t o n s t o o d
s h o u l d e r t o s h o u l d e r w i t h h e r b r e t h r e n , w i e l d i n g t h e Water
Sprinkler of N e m A n k h . S u c h a t o o l c o u l d p r o v e a n i n v a l u a b l e
advantage that might give the forces o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e m u c h
n e e d e d a i d i n t h e face o f t h e i r i n e v i t a b l e b a t t l e .
Sadly, the Plasmatists h a d c o n s p i r e d w i t h the ignoble sarnak to
s u m m o n a great fire spirit t o s w e e p t h r o u g h t h e l a n d s a h e a d o f
t h e i r a r m y . I x i b l a t F e r , a great l o r d f r o m t h e P l a n e o f F i r e ,
answered the summons, a n d soon burned everything in his path,
all i n t h e n a m e o f F e n n i n R o .
T h e f o l l o w e r s o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e g a t h e r e d w i t h i n t h e great
B u r n i n g W o o d s a n d s o u g h t t o d e s t r o y I x i b l a t w h i l e h e was s t i l l
w e a k . H o w e v e r , t h e o r d e r k n e w t h a t t h e first a t t a c k e r w o u l d b e a r
the brunt o f Ixiblat's initial attacks — a n d that n o n e could stand
a g a i n s t t h a t first w a v e o f b u r n i n g p o w e r . Y e t w i t h o u t a s e c o n d
thought, N a x t o n gripped t h e W a t e r S p r i n k l e r i n her h a n d a n d
charged forth against t h e e l e m e n t a l lord.
I n d e e d , as t h e y h a d s u s p e c t e d , s o great was I x i b l a t ' s first b l o w
t h a t N a x t o n r e e l e d t o t h e s i d e , s t u m b l i n g . Y e t t h e lord h a d used
most of his power in penetrating the champion's considerable
defenses, a n d h e stood v u l n e r a b l e to attack. Immediately, the
followers o f the T r i u m v i r a t e rushed i n , taking advantage of his
w e a k e n e d p o s i t i o n . W i t h i n m o m e n t s , I x i b l a t lay s l a i n , or a t least
b a n i s h e d b a c k t o h i s r e a l m . N a x t o n , h o w e v e r , d i d n o t s u r v i v e the
fire lord's first a n d o n l y a t t a c k . H e r s c a l e d body, t w i s t e d a n d
lifeless, l a y u p o n t h e s i n g e d g r o u n d , t h e w e a p o n o f h e r b e l o v e d
T r i u m v i r a t e still c l e n c h e d i n her taloned hands.
N a x t o n ' s b o d y , b e a r i n g t h e Water Sprinkler of Nem A n k h , w a s
set adrift a t s e a u p o n a f u n e r a l barge, lost t o t h e w a t e r s i n t h e time-
h o n o r e d f a s h i o n o f t h e T r i u m v i r a t e . S i n c e h e r gods h a d d e e m e d
h e r w o r t h y to g u a r d t h e i t e m i n life, so s h o u l d s h e c a r r y o n t h e d u t y
i n d e a t h . N a x t o n w o u l d r e m a i n its g u a r d i a n e v e n i n the afterlife.
S o m e say t h e i t e m r e t u r n e d to t h e A v a t a r o f W a r after N a x t o n ' s
f u n e r a l . It is w h i s p e r e d t h a t h e w a i t s for a s o u l w o r t h y o f its use —
o n e as b r a v e a n d selfless as t h e s a i n t e d N a x t o n D e e p w a t e r . O t h e r s
say t h e S p r i n k l e r , l i k e N a x t o n ' s body, w a s c l a i m e d by t h e sea a n d
is n o w lost f o r e v e r ( o r u n t i l a w o r t h y s o u l u n c o v e r s its w h e r e -
abouts w i t h i n the deep waters of N o r r a t h ' s o c e a n s ) .
T a l e s of t h e b a t t l e a g a i n s t I x i b l a t s p e a k of t h e W a t e r S p r i n k l e r ' s
appearance. T o t h e u n t r a i n e d eye, t h e w e a p o n seems a rather
p l a i n morningstar, u n a d o r n e d and lacking the vibrant shine that
a c c o m p a n i e s o t h e r rumored artifacts. Followers of the T r i u m v i -
rate w i l l c o n f i r m t h a t t h e i t e m ' s r e m a r k a b l e a b i l i t y t o restore life
to t h e s l a i n is o n l y p o s s i b l e w h e n it is w i e l d e d by o n e w h o h a s
p r o v e n herself worthy to bear the relic. H o w e v e r , o n e w h o comes
w i t h i n c l o s e p r o x i m i t y t o t h e i t e m is s a i d t o feel a s e n s e o f p e a c e
w a s h o v e r h i m , l i k e g e n t l e w a v e s l a p p i n g q u i e t l y against a p e a c e -
ful s h o r e .
P o w e r s : T h i s morningstar has a +5 bonus to attacks a n d a +4
b o n u s t o d a m a g e , as w e l l as t h e speed a b i l i t y . A c l e r i c w h o w i e l d s
t h i s i t e m m a y i n v o k e its reviviscence power up to three times per
d a y : t h i s effect is i d e n t i c a l t o t h e s p e l l o f t h e s a m e n a m e . F u r t h e r ,
if a c l e r i c h o l d s t h e W a t e r S p r i n k l e r , it a u t o m a t i c a l l y c a n c e l s a n d
suppresses a l l fear effects o f less t h a n d e i f i c m a g n i t u d e w i t h i n 50
feet o f t h e c l e r i c as i f by a c a n c e l magic s p e l l c a s t by a 3 0 t h - l e v e l
caster.
W a t e r Sprinkler of N e m A n k h ( l d l 0 + 4 , d e l a y 5; A C 7,
h a r d n e s s 15, 3 0 h p , B r e a k D C 3 0 )
C o n + 3 , W i s + 6 , C h a + 4 , m a n a + 1 6 , all resistances ( 4 ) , all
energy-based s a v e s + 1 .
B o n u s types: A t t a c k = a u g m e n t a t i o n . D a m a g e = a u g m e n t a t i o n .
A l l others = augmentation.
A c t i v a t i o n : S p e l l T r i g g e r ( c l e r i c ) (reviviscence], U s e A c t i v a t e d
(all other powers).
Caster L e v e l : 30th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 , 1 7 0 , 0 0 5 gp.
Slot: Blunt.
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
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chapter sii:
Irak skills
O n l y t h e s m a l l e s t f r a c t i o n o f N o r r a t h ' s d e n i z e n s seek l i v e s o f
a d v e n t u r e a n d g l o r y . T h e b u l k o f t h e w o r l d ' s p o p u l a t i o n l i v e as Trade Skill Item Bonus Types
farmers and h e r d s m e n . A s m a l l e r s e g m e n t w o r k as t r a d e s f o l k ,
The magic bonuses types p r o v i d e d by items produced
p r o v i d i n g f i n e goods t o those able t o afford t h e m . D e p e n d i n g o n
w i t h ttade skills come i n t w o varieties, arcane a n d meta-
d e m a n d a n d o n t h e n a t u r e o f t h e i r m e r c h a n d i s e , these t r a d e s f o l k
bolic. Generally, i t e m s t h a t are w o r n o r c a r r i e d confer
b a r t e r t h e i r goods t h e m s e l v e s o r sell t h e m t o t r a v e l i n g m e r c h a n t s
a r c a n e bonuses w h i l e t h o s e i t e m s t h a t are c o n s u m e d p r o v i d e
a n d c a r a v a n s . T h e m o s t t a l e n t e d c r e a t e p r o d u c t s t h a t cross t h e
m e t a b o l i c bonuses. Refer t o t h e f o l l o w i n g table, a l t h o u g h
boundary between mundane and magical, and often make a name
s p e c i f i c i t e m s d i s c u s s e d i n t h i s c h a p t e r m a y v a r y from t h i s
for themselves d u e t o t h e e x c e l l e n c e o f t h e i r wares.
list.
Reasons a b o u n d for adventurers t o pursue one trade s k i l l or
T r a d e Skill Bonus T y p e
another. Some inherit talents and facilities f r o m artisan parents
a n d use t h e i r e a r n i n g s t o c a r r y o n t h e f a m i l y e n t e r p r i s e . The Alchemy Metabolic
promise of quasi-magical i t e m s lures f o r t u n e - h u n t e r s w h o are Baking Metabolic
w i l l i n g t o seek o u t t h e rare i n g r e d i e n t s a n d f o r g o t t e n l o r e r e q u i r e d Blacksmithing Arcane
for t h o s e i t e m s ' c r e a t i o n . C e r t a i n races a n d classes t r a d i t i o n a l l y
Brewing Metabolic
i n v o l v e themselves i n the study of skills n a t i v e t o t h e i r people.
Pragmatists s i m p l y h o p e t o save c o i n t h r o u g h self-sufficiency, a n d Fletching Arcane

the vainglorious strive for superiority i n their chosen field. Jewelcraft Arcane

T r a d e skills d i f f e r f r o m m o s t o t h e r skills i n several ways. Success Poison Making Metabolic

in a T r a d e S k i l l c h e c k results i n t h e c r e a t i o n o f a t a n g i b l e p r o d u c t , Pottery Arcane
o n e t h a t b e n e f i t s t h e c r e a t o r d i r e c t l y , b y i t s use, o r else t h r o u g h i t s Tailoring Arcane
value t o a b u y e r . M a n y o f these p r o d u c t s are m a g i c a l , a n d unless
Tinkering Arcane
otherwise stated confer either arcane bonuses u p o n those who
wear t h e m or m e t a b o l i c bonuses u p o n those w h o c o n s u m e t h e m .
S o m e t r a d e s k i l l s are r e s t r i c t e d t o c e r t a i n p r a c t i t i o n e r s : O n l y
g n o m e s possess t h e m e c h a n i c a l a p t i t u d e a n d k n a c k f o r i n n o v a -
t i o n to tinker, and o n l y shamans can c o m m u n e w i t h spirits i n a
way that allows for the creation of potions w i t h alchemy. Charac-
Table 6-1: Secondary Abilities For Trabe Skills
t e r s possess a d d i t i o n a l o p t i o n s i n t h e a d v a n c e m e n t o f t r a d e s k i l l s ,
T r a d e Skill Secondary Ability
a l l o w i n g t h e m t o forgo rising i n level i n place o f i m p r o v i n g t h e i r
proficiency in a g i v e n trade. Blacksmithing Strength

T h i s s e c t i o n p r o v i d e s rules f o r c r e a t i n g a vast a s s o r t m e n t o f Brewing Constitution

"trade skill items," f r o m goods c o m m o n t o any t o w n o r village t o All others Dexterity
i t e m s so r a r e e v e n e x a l t e d m a s t e r s o f t h e i r f i e l d s l a b o r t o f i n d w o r d
of t h e m . E x c l u d e d f r o m t h i s b o o k are d e i t y - s p e c i f i c a n d c u l t u r a l
goods: these w i l l be c o v e r e d i n f u t u r e s u p p l e m e n t s .

Key Abilities For Trabe Skills
T h e k e y a b i l i t y f o r a l l t r a d e s k i l l s is t h e h i g h e r o f t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s
Intelligence and W i s d o m . A d d i t i o n a l l y , characters practicing
trade s k i l l s b e n e f i t f r o m h i g h s e c o n d a r y a b i l i t y scores. A score o f
16 o r h i g h e r i n t h e p e r t i n e n t a b i l i t y g r a n t s t h e c h a r a c t e r a + 1
synergy bonus o n trade s k i l l c h e c k s ; T a b l e 6-1 shows e a c h T r a d e
Skill and the relevant ability. N o t e that a roll o f " 1 " o n any trade
skill a t t e m p t a u t o m a t i c a l l y indicates f a i l u r e , e v e n i f bonuses a n d
s k i l l r a n k s w o u l d n o r m a l l y a l l o w f o r success.
Trabe Skill Progression
T h e p a t h f r o m apprentice t o j o u r n e y m a n t o master t o grandmas-
ter is l o n g a n d a r d u o u s , a w a y t r a v e l e d b y o n l y a h a n d f u l o f t h e m o s t
Trabe Skill Checks Without Rolls
T r a d e s k i l l checks always require an actual r o l l . A character
m a y n o t " T a k e 1 0 " o r " T a k e 2 0 " w h e n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e result
of a t r a d e s k i l l c h e c k (see " C h e c k s W i t h o u t R o l l s " i n t h e
Everquest Player's Handbook, p. 1 0 7 ) .
dedicated craftsmen i n a g i v e n g e n e r a t i o n . T h e road begins w i t h
tutelage of t h e a p p r e n t i c e by a skilled p r a c t i t i o n e r o f t h e trade. M o s t
adventurers lack t h e need for e x t e n d e d apprenticeships, instead
a c q u i r i n g t h e basics o f t h e c r a f t t h e n f u r t h e r i n g t h e i r k n o w l e d g e
g r a d u a l l y i n t h e i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n quests (see "Gaining New
A b i l i t i e s " i n C h a p t e r 4 for details o n the t r a i n i n g required to
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i n c r e a s e skills w i t h s k i l l p o i n t s ) . T h e t y p i c a l c r a f t s m a n , therefore,
masters h i s s k i l l m o r e q u i c k l y t h a n t h o s e w h o seek lives o f a d v e n -
ture. R a r e l y d o t h e s e c o m m o n masters progress further, h o w e v e r , for
t h e c o m p o n e n t s n e e d e d t o p r o d u c e truly m a r v e l o u s w o r k s d o n o t
c o m e easily. T h e y o f t e n require e x t e n s i v e travel a n d battle w i t h
m o n s t r o u s o w n e r s i n dangerous lands. It is n o surprise, t h e n , that t h e
most revered artisans quest t h r o u g h t h e lands o f N o r r a t h or p a y
o t h e r s w e l l t o d o s o i n t h e i r stead.
For purposes o f developing trade skills, characters m a y ignore the
n o r m a l m a x i m u m limit of skill ranks equal to the character's level + 3 —
artisans may master their crafts without ever setting foot a mile past their
h o m e . T h i s does not give a character free reign to a c h i e v e t h e highest
reaches o f a given skill; mastery requires time spent improving u p o n
c u n e n t knowledge. T o increase a trade skill, t h e practitioner must
accumulate a n u m b e r of successes equal to the n u m b e r o f skill ranks
c u n e n t l y possessed. T h e s e successes must result from challenging uses of
d i e skill; i n this case, " c h a l l e n g i n g " means that d i e c h e c k D C must h a v e
been equal to at least 14+ the character's current skill rank. For example,
if D e l y t h wishes to raise h e r T r a d e S k i l l (fletching) skill from 4 ranks t o
5 (regardless of her character level), she must accumulate 4 successes o n
c h e c k s e a c h with a D C 18 or greater. T h e s e rules for exceeding the
normal skill rank m a x i m u m a n d for requiring a certain number o f
challenging successes to gain additional skill ranks d o not apply to skill
ranks assigned....
Optional Rule: Experience Points anb Trabe Skill
Ranks
O p t i o n a l l y , t h e G M m a y a l l o w p l a y e r s t o a d v a n c e t h e i r trade
skills through the sacrifice o f experience points. T a b l e 6-2 shows
t h e e x p e r i e n c e cost n e e d e d t o p u r c h a s e a n a d d i t i o n a l s k i l l r a n k .
A p l a y e r c a n n o t e x p e n d e x p e r i e n c e p o i n t s i n t h i s f a s h i o n i f it
w o u l d result i n t h e loss o f a l e v e l . A l s o , a p l a y e r m a y n o t p u r c h a s e
skill ranks above the character's level + 3 through this m e t h o d .
T h a t rule ( r e g a r d i n g m a x i m u m s k i l l r a n k s by c h a r a c t e r l e v e l ) m a y
o n l y b e c i r c u m v e n t e d t h r o u g h t h e use o f s k i l l p o i n t s .
Table Table 6-2:
Experience Point Costs For Trabe Ski Us
T r a d e Skill Cost
Alchemy 150 x new skill rank
Baking 5 0 x new skill rank
Blacksmithing 100 x new skill rank
Brewing 5 0 x new skill rank
Fletching 100 x new skill rank
Jewelcraft 150 x new skill rank
Poison Making 150 x new skill rank
Pottery 5 0 x new skill rank
Tailoring 100 x new skill rank
Tinkering 150 x new skill rank
F o r e x a m p l e , D e l y t h a c h i e v e s e n o u g h successes i n f l e t c h i n g to
raise h e r s k i l l , a n d s h e c h o o s e s , w i t h G M a p p r o v a l , to p u r c h a s e h e r
5th rank with experience points. T h e cost equals h e r intended
s k i l l r a n k m u l t i p l i e d by t h e f l e t c h i n g c o s t o n T a b l e 6 - 2 ( t h u s , 1 0 0
x 5 ) or 500 experience points. S h e subtracts this a m o u n t from h e r
e x p e r i e n c e p o i n t t o t a l after v e r i f y i n g t h a t it w o u l d n o t r e d u c e h e r
l e v e l , a n d s h e n o w possesses 5 r a n k s i n T r a d e S k i l l (fletching).
S h e may achieve a 6 t h rank v i a skill points or training points or
by s a c r i f i c i n g m o r e e x p e r i e n c e ( i f s h e i s h i g h e r t h a n 3rd l e v e l ) , b u t
not until s h e a c c u m u l a t e s five successes o n fletching attempts
with D C s higher t h a n 19.
Inpinite W e a l t h
T h e c r e a t i o n o f trade s k i l l i t e m s c a r r i e s a b r o a d e r a p p e a l t h a n
s i m p l e a c h i e v e m e n t o r m a g i c a l b e n e f i t s . C l e a r l y , t h e r e is a n
e c o n o m i c i n c e n t i v e to c r e a t i n g a n d selling high-priced products.
C o n c e i v a b l y , a s k i l l e d j e w e l c r a f t e r c o u l d p u r c h a s e fire e m e r a l d s
200
a n d g o l d bars, e n c h a n t t h e m , a n d s e l l t h e m t o i n t e r e s t e d buyers
t h r o u g h o u t a r e g i o n , f i l l i n g h i s coffers i n a n i g h i n f i n i t e progres-
sion.
S e v e r a l f a c t o r s l i m i t t h i s r o a d t o w e a l t h . D e a l e r s i n gems c a r r y
limited supplies o f precious stones, especially the more expensive
v a r i e t i e s . T h e r e are also o n l y so m a n y buyers i n a g i v e n r e g i o n that
c a n afford t o p u r c h a s e e x p e n s i v e j e w e l r y a n d h a v e r e a s o n to d o so.
F o r i n s t a n c e , m a n y a r i s t o c r a t s fear b e i n g p o i s o n e d , so j e w e l r y o f
that nature sells quite w e l l to t h e paranoid. H o w e v e r , finite
r e s o u r c e s a n d f i n i t e n e e d s e n s u r e a l i m i t e d c l i e n t e l e for t h e m o s t
e x p e n s i v e p r o d u c t s o f a n y trade s k i l l m a s t e r .
I n general, a G M should keep i n m i n d reasonable limits o n the
r e s a l e a b i l i t y o f t r a d e s k i l l i t e m s . B u y e r s for e x p e n s i v e i t e m s w i l l
s o o n dry u p , a n d h u g e v o l u m e s o f l o w e r e n d i t e m s w i l l depress t h e
p r i c e s a c h a r a c t e r c a n c h a r g e for e v e r m o r e o f t h e s a m e i t e m .
ToolsoFtheTrabe
E v e r y trade s k i l l r e q u i r e s c e r t a i n tools i n order t o p r o p -
erly p e r f o r m t h e j o b : " T a b l e 7 - 1 1 : C l a s s T o o l s a n d S k i l l
K i t s " i n t h e E v e r Q u e s t : Player's Handbook lists t h i s e q u i p -
m e n t . N o t r a d e s k i l l p r a c t i t i o n e r m a y use h i s s k i l l if n o t i n
t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f t h e p r o p e r tools. A d d i t i o n a l l y , s u c h tools
d o e v e n t u a l l y b r e a k o r w e a r d o w n . A n y t i m e a players rolls
a " 1" o n a T r a d e S k i l l c h e c k , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e c u r r e n t w o r k
a u t o m a t i c a l l y f a i l i n g , h e r tools h a v e b r o k e n as w e l l a n d
m u s t b e r e p l a c e d . A d d i t i o n a l l y , a n e w s e t o f tools is r e -
quired every time a character increases h i s skill rank
( a l t h o u g h a b l a c k s m i t h n e e d o n l y p a y 3 0 gp for n e w tools;
t h e forge a n d o t h e r e x p e n s i v e gear is sturdy e n o u g h t o last
until that inevitable " 1 " ) .
Probuction Time
T o truly e x c e l a t a t r a d e , a c h a r a c t e r m u s t d e d i c a t e t i m e n o t
o n l y to increasing h e r skill a n d k n o w l e d g e , but — because she
c a n n o t increase her skill without actually p r a c t i c i n g — t o produc-
i n g goods. O f c o u r s e , i f s h e ' s n o t i n t e r e s t e d i n m a k i n g trade s k i l l
goods, t h e n s h e ' s w a s t i n g h e r t i m e f r o m t h e o u t s e t .
A l l trade skills are n o t created equal. S o m e , like T r a d e S k i l l
( j e w e l c r a f t ) c a n d e m a n d a n e n o r m o u s a m o u n t o f t i m e i n order t o
c r e a t e t h e greatest g o o d s , w h i l e o t h e r s , s u c h as T r a d e Skill
( b a k i n g ) , a r e less d e m a n d i n g . O f c o u r s e , a m a g i c gold r i n g usually
b e n e f i t s a p e r s o n for far l o n g e r t h a n e v e n t h e tastiest a n d m o s t
marvelous cookie.
O n t h e s i d e b a r o n t h e n e x t page, t h e trade s k i l l s are listed a n d
s u b d i v i d e d i n t o t h e v a r i o u s types o f i t e m s t h a t t h e s k i l l m a y be
used t o f a s h i o n . E a c h o f t h e s e s u b c a t e g o r i e s is g i v e n a u n i t o f t i m e
p e r D C p o i n t o f t h e i t e m b e i n g c r e a t e d . T h i s is t h e a m o u n t o f
generally u n i n t e r r u p t e d time a c h a r a c t e r requires i n order to
c o m p l e t e t h e w o r k . T h e G M s h o u l d use h e r d i s c r e t i o n i n g o v e r n -
i n g c r e a t i o n t i m e s a n d s h o u l d v i e w t h i s t a b l e as a g u i d e l i n e o n l y :
N o t e v e r y i t e m o f e v e r y trade s k i l l c a n b e s o n e a t l y a r r a n g e d a n d
prescribed.
Trabe Skill Lore
For the c o m m o n tailor or baker, t h e village tanner a n d the
apprentice s m i t h , the basic elements of one's profession abound i n
t h e e n v i r o n m e n t a r o u n d h i m . T h e r a b b i t - h u n t i n g p e a s a n t easily
l o c a t e s a h i c k o r y shaft for h i s b o w , a n d b r e w e r s n e e d n o t g o far t o
f i n d b e r r i e s , b a r l e y , a n d h o p s t o fill t h e i r t u n s . I n t i m e , h o w e v e r ,
t h e d e d i c a t e d p r a c t i t i o n e r r e a c h e s a l i m i t . T h e l o c a l flora a n d
f a u n a n o l o n g e r p r o v i d e a d e q u a t e i n g r e d i e n t s for c h a l l e n g i n g
recipes. T h e artisan must choose between c o n t e n t i n g himself
w i t h a steady c a r e e r i n a f i x e d l o c a t i o n o r r i s k i n g life a n d
p r o s p e r i t y i n s e a r c h o f rare i n g r e d i e n t s a n d n e w t e c h n i q u e s i n far
off l a n d s . F o r a d e v o t e d f e w , a d v e n t u r e s a n d a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s
t h r o u g h o u t N o r r a t h a n d b e y o n d a r e b u t a s y m p t o m o f a desire t o
a c h i e v e r e n o w n i n t h e i r c h o s e n trade.
T h e f o l l o w i n g s e c t i o n s p r e s e n t i n d e t a i l d o z e n s of r e c i p e s , s o m e
c o m m o n k n o w l e d g e a m o n g t h e l o w l i e s t serfs a n d o t h e r s u n h e a r d
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bodyweight i n s p i d e r s i l k . A j e w e l e r m a y s t u m b l e across t h e
c o l l e c t e d n o t e s o f a l o n g f o r g o t t e n m a s t e r o f t h e craft, d e t a i l i n g
Optional Rule: Hurrieb ProOuction the secrets o f crafting blue d i a m o n d s i n t o magical jewelry. R u -
F o r a D C o f 1.5 t i m e s t h e s t a n d a r d DC o f t h e c o m p o n e n t ( o r m o r s o f o b s c u r e r e c i p e s i n v o l v i n g t h e l i v e r s o f m o n s t r o u s beasts
w i t h o n l y a - 3 p e n a l t y for m a k i n g a h e m p s t r i n g ) , a T r a d e S k i l l m a y d r a w t h e m a s t e r c h e f to e x p e r i m e n t w i t h e v e r y k i l l u n t i l h e
p r a c t i t i o n e r m a y h a l f t h e t i m e r e q u i r e d to c r e a t e a n i t e m . T h e G M uncovers t h e most effective c o o k i n g t e c h n i q u e . T r a d e skills
m a y opt t o m a k e t h i s r o l l f o r a c h a r a c t e r , as s u c h a h a s t i l y c r a f t e d p r o v i d e p l a y e r s w i t h t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to e m p o w e r t h e i r c h a r a c t e r s
c r e a t i o n c a n appear to be properly made, w h i l e in a critical i n w a y s o t h e r t h a n s i m p l y k i l l i n g a m o n s t e r a n d t a k i n g its treasure.
m o m e n t o f stress it m a y b e r e v e a l e d as f a u l t y . T h e h i g h e r D C for
O f course, these " r e c i p e s " are most effective w h e n presented
h u r r i e d p r o d u c t i o n is n o t u s e d w h e n c o n s i d e r i n g w h e t h e r t h e
w i t h i n t h e c o n t e x t o f t h e story r a t h e r t h a n as a m e n u f r o m w h i c h
T r a d e S k i l l use is c h a l l e n g i n g e n o u g h t o q u a l i f y as s k i l l b u i l d i n g
characters m a y choose their creation of the day.
for purposes o f p r o g r e s s i n g i n s k i l l r a n k s , o n l y t h e s t a n d a r d D C is
used.
Alchemy
T h r o u g h skillful blending of exotic herbs a n d equally skilled
entreaties t o the spirit world, a l c h e m i s t s brew potent elixirs a n d
Production Time per DC v a p o r s c a p a b l e o f a w i d e v a r i e t y o f m a g i c a l effects. O n l y s h a m a n s
T r a d e Skill Goods Created Unit of Time possess t h e n a t u r a l i s t i c i n c l i n a t i o n s a n d s p i r i t u a l a t t u n e m e n t t o
(per D C point) p r a c t i c e a l c h e m y : b a r b a r i a n s rely u p o n l o n g s t a n d i n g treaties w i t h

Alchemy Enhancement Potions Hours t h e i r s p i r i t t o t e m s ; t h e V a h S h i r c l a i m t h a t ties t o t h e i r a n c i e n t

a n c e s t o r s p o w e r t h e i r m y s t i c rites; t h e i k s a r m a i n t a i n s i m i l a r
(per DC modifier)
p a c t s , b u t c o l l a b o r a t e w i t h less s a v o r y a l l i e s ; a n d ogres a n d t r o l l s
Utility Potions Hours force s e r v i t u d e f r o m spirits l o n g a g o pressed i n t o thralldom.
S i m p l y b e l o n g i n g to t h e s h a m a n c l a s s is i n s u f f i c i e n t , h o w e v e r ; t h e
Baking Exotic Foodstuffs 1/4 hours spirits g i v e n o r e s p e c t t o m e r e s t r i p l i n g s .

T h e a l c h e m i s t ' s p r i m a r y c o m p o n e n t s a r e rare h e r b s c a r e f u l l y

Blacksmithing Armor Days g r o w n a n d h a r v e s t e d by d e v o t e d c a r e t a k e r s . T h e s e p l a n t s m i g h t

be f o u n d g r o w i n g i n t h e w i l d , i n t h e g a r d e n s o f p e a s a n t s , o r o n
Arrowheads and shafts Hours
apothecary shelves; still, w i t h o u t t h e ritualistic care a n d spiritual
Basic Tools Minutes a t t e n t i o n g i v e n by a t r a i n e d s h a m a n t h e y a r e n o m o r e useful for
Shields 1/2 days true a l c h e m y t h a n w e e d s a n d c r a b g r a s s . W i t h rare e x c e p t i o n s ,
Weapons 1/2 days o n l y s h a m a n g u i l d h a l l s p r o v i d e t h e p r o p e r i n g r e d i e n t s for a l -
c h e m y , a n d t h e y e x p e c t h e a v y t i t h e s for t h e s e r v i c e s t h e y offer.
A l c h e m y is t h e r e f o r e a n e x p e n s i v e a r t to l e a r n a n d r e q u i r e s r i c h e s
Brewing Essential Alcohol Varies; see text
to master. F e w s h a m a n s throughout N o r r a t h completely under-
Specialty Drinks Minutes s t a n d t h e m y s t e r i e s o f t h i s d e v o t i o n , a n d f e w e r still c a n afford it.
Tailoring Goods 1/2 hours T o c r e a t e a p o t i o n , t h e s h a m a n c o m b i n e s specific a m o u n t s o f t h e
c o r r e c t h e r b s i n t o h i s m e d i c i n e bag w h i l e c h a n t i n g h y m n s m e a n t t o
Fletching Arrows Hours please, c o e r c e , o r c o m m a n d t h e spirits. O t h e r c o m p o n e n t s m a y
i n c l u d e h o t water, soot, droplets of t h e s h a m a n ' s b l o o d , a n d c o m -
Bow restring Minutes
m o n a n i m a l parts, s u c h as a bat's w i n g o r fish's scale. B y n i g h t —
Bow restring, hurried Rounds
w h e n t h e spirits are m o s t a c t i v e — t h e a l c h e m i s t i m m e r s e s t h e bag
Bows 1/2 days i n b o i l i n g w a t e r u n t i l t h e spirit a n d t h e i n g r e d i e n t s fuse, a process
t h a t g e n e r a l l y takes 1 h o u r . T h e s h a m a n pours t h e c o n t e n t s i n t o a

1/2 hours s m a l l flask, w h i c h t h e n c o n t a i n s a single dose o f the desired p o t i o n .

Jewelcraft Silver
T h e e n t i r e process o f p r o c u r i n g ingredients, p r e p a r i n g t h e m w i t h
Electrum Hours
k n i f e o r mortal-and-pestle, m e a s u r i n g a n d m i x i n g the reagents, a n d
Gold 2 hours infusing t h e m w i t h s p i r i t u a l p o w e r takes r o u g h l y 4 h o u r s . W h i l e t h e
Platinum 1/2 days a l c h e m i s t c a n prepare as m a n y i n g r e d i e n t s a n d flasks (see " P o t t e r y "
Velium Days o n page 2 2 8 ) as h e w i s h e s , h e m a y i m b u e o n l y o n e dose a t a time.
T h e r e f o r e , a s h a m a n m a y n o r m a l l y create n o m o r e t h a n 8 doses o f
a potion during a 24-hour period.
Poison Making Contact 1/4 hours
B e c a u s e a spirit is b o u n d s o tightly t o t h e potion's power, a dose
Inhaled 1/2 hours
c a n n o t be split. Y e a r s ago, t h e S h a m a n s of Justice d i s c o v e r e d a w a y
Ingested 1/2 hours to c o m b i n e m u l t i p l e doses o f a p o t i o n i n t o a single flask t h r o u g h use
Injury 1/2 hours of a B e a r s k i n P o t i o n B a g c r e a t e d by tailors a n d blessed by a s h a m a n
(+ 1 extra hour) (see " T a i l o r i n g " o n page 2 3 1 ) . A n a l c h e m i s t c a n c o m b i n e u p to t e n
doses o f i d e n t i c a l p o t i o n s i n t o a single flask. T h e resultant b r e w
c a n n o t b e c o m b i n e d i n a l i k e m a n n e r a g a i n . D r i n k i n g a p o t i o n is a
Pottery All Hours
standard a c t i o n and provokes a n attack of opportunity.

U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e s t a t e d , p o t i o n s ' effects b e g i n at t h e start o f t h e

Tailoring Basic Tailoring 1/2 hours r o u n d f o l l o w i n g c o n s u m p t i o n a n d last 15 m i n u t e s + 5 m i n u t e s per
Other goods (e.g. armor) 1/2 days a l c h e m y s k i l l r a n k o f t h e c r e a t o r . A l l a l c h e m i c a l effects a r e
c o n s i d e r e d m e t a b o l i c b o n u s e s , regardless o f t h e a c t u a l b o n u s type
l i s t e d , for t h e p u r p o s e o f s t a c k i n g .
Tinkering All Hours

of by m o s t w i z e n e d sages. E v e n recognized masters o f their

Enhancement Potions
r e s p e c t i v e d i s c i p l i n e s are g e n e r a l l y u n a w a r e o f t h e l o r e c o n t a i n e d A l c h e m i s t s c r e a t e e n h a n c e m e n t p o t i o n s by m i n g l i n g t w o h e r b s
h e r e i n , so G M s s h o u l d consider carefully h o w word o f this lore in the prescribed manner. C o m b i n i n g more than two such herbs
reaches the P C s . A master m a y require a m o n k interested i n t h e causes the potion's potency to t h i n , a n d b l e n d i n g t w o identical
secrets of tailoring Wu's fighting apparel t o first c o l l e c t h i s h e r b s is n o m o r e e f f e c t i v e t h a n c o m b i n i n g o n e w i t h a n o t h e r

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reagent. A h i g h l y skilled a l c h e m i s t holsters t h e effects o f h i s Example: Woomp, a s h a m a n with 4 ranks in Trade Skill (al-
e n h a n c e m e n t p o t i o n s by i n c l u d i n g a t h i r d h e r b o f a sort pleasing chemy) , wishes to aid his ogre brethren in crushing a nest of giant
t o t h e s p i r i t s , s u c h as b l u e v e r v a i n b u l b o r v a l e r i u m r o o t . spiders discovered near Oggok. H e knows that great strength pleases
O n c e t h e c h a r a c t e r d e c i d e s u p o n a set o f i n g r e d i e n t s , t h e p l a y e r the warriors and that the spiders poison those bitten, so he procures
makes a T r a d e S k i l l ( a l c h e m y ) c h e c k ( D C 10 + t h e total D C lucem a n d nightshade from the shaman guild's herb-keepers. As the
modifiers o f t h e c o m p o n e n t s b e l o w ) . A n unsuccessful c h e c k sun sets, Gronik prepares the herbs, i m m e r s i n g t h e m by night while
signifies r e j e c t i o n b y t h e spirits a n d wasted ingredients. chanting commands to the appropriate spirits. The D C to make the
potion is 17 (10 base + 3 for L u c e m a n d +4 for
Nightshade). The character drinking the potion receives
a metabolic bonus of +2 to S t r e n g t h a n d p o i s o n resis-
Table 6-3: Enhancement Potion Ingrebients tance (2) for 3 5 minutes.
Reagent Effect DC Modifier Market Price (gp) Some years later the spiders return, but Woomp now
Fenugreek Dex+2 •3 200 has 15 ranks of Trade Skill (alchemy) with which to
Lucern Str +2 +3 200 create more powerful potions. H e adds valerian root to
the recipe, increasing the DC to make the potion to 29.
Maidenhair Fern Cha 2 3 200
character d r i n k i n g his new potion receives a meta-
+ +

The
Sage Leaf Con +2 + 3 200 bolic bonus of + 6 t o Strength and of poison resistance
Allspice Fire resistance (2) +5 350 (6) for over 3 hours, but suffers a penalty of I to either
Benzoin Cold resistance ( 2 ) +5 350 Dex or Con, decided at random by the G M .

Mullein Disease resistance (2)+4 350

Nightshade Poison resistance (2) +4
Mandrake Root Will save +2
Blue Vervain Bulb* Base effect x 2
Valerian Root** Base effect x 3;
ability loss
* Blue vervain bulb doubles the effectiveness and duration of an enhancement potion.
350 Utility Potions
+7 500 T h r o u g h o u t t h e ages, m a s t e r a l c h e m i s t s h a v e u n -
•8 Base cost x 2 covered methods foraltering physical characteristics
i n ways far b e y o n d mere a m p l i f i c a t i o n . M o s t such
+12 Base cost x 3
m e t h o d s h a v e b e e n passed d o w n o v e r g e n e r a t i o n s
f r o m master t o apprentice, but f r o m time t o time
spiritual revelation o r dangerous experimentation
results i n n e w discoveries. W h i l e recipes vary i n

" Valerium root triples an enhancement potion's potency and duration, but at the cost effect based u p o n t h e i n g r e d i e n t s used, t h e i r p o t e n c y
is n o t a f f e c t e d b y t h e use o f b l u e v e r v a i n b u l b o r
of subtracting I from the character's Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution (determined at
v a l e r i a n r o o t as is t h a t o f e n h a n c e m e n t p o t i o n s .
random) for the duration of the potion's effect. This loss never affects an ability score
S h a m a n s prepare u t i l i t y potions i n precisely t h e
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M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
Table 6-4: Cost O F Utility Potion Ingrebients
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Reagent Cost (gp)
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : H y d r a n g e a , s u m b u l , w i n g o f bat or
Agrimony 900
bird.
Allspice 36 Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (20).
Balm leaves 240
Belthynan bark 350 Ant's Potion
Benzoin 36 D e s c r i p t i o n : A s i n g l e dose of t h i s p o t i o n r e d u c e s t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s
size s u b s t a n t i a l l y , a l l o w i n g h e r c e r t a i n c o m b a t b e n e f i t s , release
Birthwart 22
f r o m b i n d i n g ropes a n d m a n a c l e s , a n d a c c e s s to c o n f i n e d s p a c e s .
Blade leaf 350
T h e p o w e r o f s h a m a n i c spirits is e v i d e n t , as t h i s effect e x t e n d s to
Blue vervain bulb 45 a l l gear u p o n h e r p e r s o n .
Celandine herb 55 Powers: The i m b i b e r o f a n a n t ' s p o t i o n s h r i n k s o n e size
Clubmoss 57 c a t e g o r y a n d g a i n s a l l b o n u s e s a n d p e n a l t i e s p r o v i d e d by h e r n e w
Clover 190 s t a t u r e . F o r e x a m p l e , t h e p o t i o n w o u l d r e d u c e a troll ( L a r g e ) to
t h e size o f a h u m a n ( M e d i u m - s i z e ) . T h e effects of t h e s e p o t i o n s
Echinacea 45
s t a c k w i t h o t h e r a n t ' s p o t i o n s a n d w i t h o t h e r s h r i n k i n g effects,
Elderberry 80 b u t c a n n o t r e d u c e a c h a r a c t e r ' s size to less t h a n D i m i n u t i v e .
Fennel 45
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 0 gp.
Fenugreek 22 Slot: Miscellaneous.
Feverfew 45 W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Figwort 550 C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : S u m b u l , c e l a n d i n e h e r b , p i n c h of a n t
Heliotrope 900 antennae.
Hydrangea 80 Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (21).

Hyssop 45
Aquatic Haunting
Jatamasi 45
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s b u b b l i n g , b r i n y m i x t u r e is a c t u a l l y i n h a l e d
Lady's mantle 22
i n t o t h e l u n g s r a t h e r t h a n i m b i b e d — a m i n o r a c t of w i l l for first-
Lucerne 22 t i m e users. O n c e t h u s a b s o r b e d , it e n a b l e s t h e c h a r a c t e r to s u r v i v e
Maliak leaf 85 w i t h o u t t h e n e e d to d r a w b r e a t h , w h e t h e r it be i n m a r i n e e n v i r o n -
Maidenhair fern 22 m e n t s or w h i l e t r a p p e d i n a r o o m filled w i t h s m o k e or n o x i o u s
gases.
Mandrake root 55
P o w e r s : For the potion's duration, the character need not
Mullein 36
b r e a t h e . U s e o f t h i s p o t i o n does n o t p r o t e c t t h e c h a r a c t e r f r o m
Nightshade 36
e n v i r o n m e n t a l effects u p o n t h e s k i n , eyes, or o t h e r b o d i l y sur-
Oakmoss 900 f a c e s . It s h i e l d s o n l y t h e l u n g s f r o m h a r m .
Sage leaf 22 M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 0 gp.
Sandalwood 900 Slot: Miscellaneous.
Star-leaf clover 80 W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Sumbul 45 C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : H y d r a n g e a , jatamasi, fish scales.
Trifern leaf 45 Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (18).
Valerian root 140
BlooboFtheWolF
Wolf's blood 11
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s preparation of herbs a n d w o l f s blood imbues
Woundwart 45
t h e c h a r a c t e r w i t h e n h a n c e d s w i f t n e s s a n d the e n d u r a n c e to r u n
l o n g d i s t a n c e s for h o u r s at a t i m e . S h a m a n g u i l d h a l l s n o r m a l l y
p r o v i d e t h e b l o o d c o m p o n e n t for t h i s p o t i o n f r o m w o l v e s b r e d or
s a m e m a n n e r as e n h a n c e m e n t p o t i o n s , b u t t h e s e o f t e n d e m a n d c a p t u r e d for t h e p u r p o s e .
additional minor ingredients.
P o w e r s : T h i s p o t i o n g r a n t s t h e c h a r a c t e r a 5 0 % i n c r e a s e to h e r
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e i n d i c a t e d , u t i l i t y p o t i o n s h a v e d u r a t i o n s o f 10 base s p e e d a n d a + 4 b o n u s o n C o n s t i t u t i o n c h e c k s involving
m i n u t e s / a l c h e m y r a n k o f t h e s h a m a n w h o c r e a t e d t h e m . A s it's fatigue d u e t o r u n n i n g .
easier to m a k e a d i l u t e d p o t i o n , a n o p t i o n a l r u l e a l l o w s t h e GM
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 5 0 gp.
to g r a n t a +1 c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s to c r e a t i n g a p o t i o n t h a t lasts
Slot: Miscellaneous.
o n l y h a l f as l o n g as n o r m a l .
W e i g h t : 0.5 l b s .
Anti-Weight C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Birthwart, fenugreek, w o l f s blood.

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p o t i o n ' s f a i n t l y s k y - c o l o r e d v a p o r s offer t h e T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : A l c h e m y (15).

imbiber limited freedom from the confines of gravity. I m m e d i -
ately, t h e c h a r a c t e r rises s e v e r a l i n c h e s off t h e g r o u n d a n d c a n r u n Elixir opbivine Enburance
across s w a m p s , seas, or c h a s m s w i t h o u t fear o f f a l l i n g .
P o w e r s : T h e c h a r a c t e r m a y pass t h r o u g h t h e a i r at h i s n o r m a l
m o v e m e n t r a t e . T h i s p o t i o n does n o t p r o v i d e true f l i g h t ; t h e
c h a r a c t e r m a y o n l y m a i n t a i n o n e ' s h e i g h t a b o v e g r o u n d or d e -
s c e n d f r o m h i g h p o i n t s to l o w . T h e c h a r a c t e r is n o t actually
w e i g h t l e s s , b u t a c t s as t h o u g h s h e w e r e . N o t e t h a t affected
c h a r a c t e r s , o f t e n w i t h o u t t r a c t i o n or c o v e r , m a y suffer t h e effects
of h a r s h w e a t h e r m o r e s e v e r e l y t h a n n o r m a l at t h e G M ' s d i s c r e -
tion.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p o t e n t b r e w boosts v i t a l i t y , h e i g h t e n i n g
r e s i s t a n c e to n o n - p h y s i c a l a t t a c k . W h i l e u n d e r t h e i n f l u e n c e o f
this c o n c o c t i o n , a character's arteries and veins — i n c l u d i n g the
c a p i l l a r i e s i n t h e w h i t e s o f t h e e y e s — glow w i t h a s l i g h t g o l d e n
color.
P o w e r s : T h e elixir e n h a n c e s the character's resistance, grant-
ing a +2 bonus o n all saving throws.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,000 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.

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W e i g h t : 0.5 lhs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B l a d e leaf, b e l t h y r i u m b a r k .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (38).
Et her ia's Poison Anti Dote
D e s c r i p t i o n : A n assassin's k n i f e , a s c o r p i o n ' s s t i n g e r , a n d t h e
spells o f a n e c r o m a n c e r b r i n g swift d e a t h t o t h o s e u n f o r t u n a t e
e n o u g h t o suffer t h e i r a t t a c k s . S h a m a n s a l s o k n o w t h e ways o f
p o i s o n , t h o u g h t , b o t h i n f l i c t i n g it u p o n o t h e r s a n d c u r i n g it
t h r o u g h s p e l l s o r a l c h e m y . E t h e r i a ' s p o i s o n a n t i d o t e b r i n g s swift
r e l i e f by c l e a n s i n g t h e b o d y o f t o x i n s .
P o w e r s : T h e a n t i d o t e i n s t a n t l y purifies t h e b o d y o f a n y s i n g l e
p o i s o n o r p o i s o n effect w i t h a s a v e D C 2 5 o r less. F o r m o r e p o t e n t
toxins, the antidote allows the victim a second saving throw,
a d d i n g the s h a m a n ' s ranks i n a l c h e m y to his roll. A d d i t i o n a l doses
of t h e a n t i d o t e g r a n t f u r t h e r a t t e m p t s t o c u r e t h e p o i s o n e d
individual.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 7 5 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Components R e q u i r e d : Lady's mantle, hyssop, droplet o f
blood from a v e n o m o u s creature.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : A l c h e m y (23).
Hawk's Eye Tonic
D e s c r i p t i o n : H a w k ' s eye tonic transforms e v e n a c l u m s y a r c h e r
i n t o a d a n g e r o u s a s s a s s i n , e m p o w e r i n g h i s reflexes w i t h d e a d l y
a c c u r a c y . T h i s gift is n o t l i m i t e d t o t h e a r c h e r ; w i e l d e r s o f t h r o w n
weapons gain identical benefits.
Powers: W h i l e u n d e r t h e effects o f h a w k ' s e y e t o n i c t h e
c h a r a c t e r g a i n s a + 2 b o n u s t o a t t a c k rolls w i t h r a n g e d w e a p o n s . I n
a d d i t i o n , t h e c h a r a c t e r receives t h e benefits o f t h e I m p r o v e d
C r i t i c a l feat for a l l r a n g e d w e a p o n s (see C h a p t e r 5: F e a t s i n t h e
EverQuest: Player's Handbook).
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : S t a r - l e a f c l o v e r , tri-fern leaf.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (26).
Kilva's Skin O F Flame
D e s c r i p t i o n : Terrible pain immediately envelops the one w h o
c o n s u m e s o f K i l v a ' s s k i n o f f l a m e , b u t it fades q u i c k l y . U p o n its
p a s s i n g , t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s s k i n bursts i n t o f l i c k e r i n g f l a m e , h a r m l e s s
to h e r b u t d a n g e r o u s t o a n y w h o d a r e a t t a c k .
Powers: T h e potion i m m e d i a t e l y d e a l s l d 6 p o i n t s o f fire
d a m a g e t o t h e c h a r a c t e r as it p e r m e a t e s h e r f l e s h . T h e f l a m e s t h a t
t h e n e r u p t f r o m h e r s k i n a c t as a [fire] d a m a g e s h i e l d ( x ) , w h e r e " x "
is t h e s h a m a n ' s n u m b e r o f r a n k s i n T r a d e S k i l l ( a l c h e m y ) d i v i d e d
by 8 ( r o u n d a n y f r a c t i o n u p , so t h i s is a d a m a g e s h i e l d ( 2 ) e v e n a t
skill rank 9 ) .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 7 5 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Jatamasi, clubmoss, clover, ashes.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (33).
Kithor's Disease Treatment
D e s c r i p t i o n : D i s e a s e c o m e s i n m a n y forms. E p i d e m i c s s w e e p
through the countryside, decimating whole populations i n a
m a t t e r o f days. F i l t h - r i d d e n v e r m i n a n d m o n s t e r s s p r e a d t h e i r
afflictions w i t h a t o u c h , and c e r t a i n spellcasters inflict u n n a t u r a l
rot a n d d e c a y u p o n t h e i r v i c t i m s . G i v e n s h a m a n s ' f a m i l i a r i t y w i t h
d i s e a s e - i n f l i c t i n g spells, it is n o w o n d e r t h a t t h e y ' v e d e v e l o p e d
m e a n s by w h i c h t o c u r e s u c h i l l n e s s e s , n a t u r a l o r o t h e r w i s e .
P o w e r s : T h i s p o t i o n r a p i d l y purges t h e c h a r a c t e r o f a s i n g l e
d i s e a s e o r d i s e a s e effect w i t h a s a v e D C o f 2 5 o r less. F o r m o r e
virulent afflictions, the antidote allows the v i c t i m a s e c o n d saving
throw, a d d i n g t h e s h a m a n ' s ranks i n a l c h e m y to h i s roll. F a i l u r e
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results i n t h e c o n t i n u a t i o n o f t h e d i s e a s e ' s c o u r s e , t h o u g h a d d i -
t i o n a l d o s e s o f K i t h o r ' s d i s e a s e t r e a t m e n t m a y be a d m i n i s t e r e d i n
a n a t t e m p t t o c u r e it.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 7 5 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : L a d y ' s m a n t l e , e c h i n a c e a , b o n e dust.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (23).
Passage
D e s c r i p t i o n : S h a m a n s , regardless o f r a c e , f e e l a d e e p c o n n e c -
tion to t h e spirits of t h e i r n a t i v e lands. T h e most a c c o m p l i s h e d
m a s t e r a l c h e m i s t s s o m e t i m e s c a j o l e s u c h spirits from t h e i r h o m e s
w i t h gifts o f t h e r a r e s t , m o s t e x p e n s i v e h e r b s s p e c i a l l y p r e p a r e d for
t h i s p u r p o s e . O n c e r e l e a s e d f r o m its c o n t a i n e r , t h e s p i r i t s l o w l y
merges w i t h t h e o n e w h o freed it, t h e n t r a n s p o r t s b o t h b a c k t o t h e
spirit's n a t i v e s o i l .
O v e r t h e ages, a l c h e m i s t s h a v e c o l l e c t e d t h e h e r b s a n d lore
used t o c o a x h o m e l a n d s p i r i t s o f o t h e r s h a m a n i c r a c e s t o s e r v i c e .
T h u s , e v e n a b a r b a r i a n a l c h e m i s t c a n produce potions to trans-
p o r t h i m s e l f o r a n o t h e r t o t h e I n n o t h u l e S w a m p n e a r t h e troll city
o f G r o b b ; o f c o u r s e , h e is n o t g u a r a n t e e d a w a r m r e c e p t i o n u p o n
his arrival. B e i n g a transplanted race, t h e V a h S h i r lack t h e same
d i v i n e c o n n e c t i o n to t h e mysterious spirits o f L u c l i n that other
r a c e s possess t o t h e s p i r i t s o f t h e i r o w n l a n d s . T h e r e f o r e , p o t i o n s
o f Passage t o V a h S h i r l a n d s c a n n o t y e t b e m a d e , a l t h o u g h t h e
V a h S h i r c a n make all t h e other varieties o f potions.
P o w e r s : F o u r types o f passage p o t i o n e x i s t , a n d e a c h e s s e n t i a l l y
teleports a c h a r a c t e r to some location w i t h i n a 2d6-hour walk of
one o f t h e cities o f C a b i l i s , G r o b b , Halas, or Oggok. O n c e the
p o t i o n is c o n s u m e d , 5 f u l l r o u n d s pass before t h e c h a r a c t e r fades
f r o m s i g h t , d u r i n g t h e first 3 r o u n d s o f w h i c h s h e acts n o r m a l l y a n d
r e m a i n s s u b j e c t t o a t t a c k . I n t h e 4 t h a n d 5 t h r o u n d s , s h e is
c o n s i d e r e d i n c o r p o r e a l (see " I n c o r p o r e a l " o n p. 4 4 ) . A t t h e e n d
of the 5 th round, the character blinks from existence, reappearing
(fully a n d instantaneously) i n the location dependent upon the
type o f p o t i o n .
T h e Field of Bone potion transports t h e c h a r a c t e r to t h e
e n t r a n c e o f the ruins o f Kaesora, near C a b i l i s . A character gating
to E v e r f r o s t f i n d s h i m s e l f o n e day's j o u r n e y w e s t o f H a l a s . T r a v -
elers to I n n o t h u l e S w a m p arrive a mere league from G r o b b , w h i l e
t h e F e e r r o t t p o t i o n d e p o s i t s its c o n s u m e r a l o n g t h e w e l l - p a t r o l l e d
r i v e r ' s edge w e s t o f O g g o k .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3,000 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
Components R e q u i r e d : Heliotrope, sandalwood (Cabilis);
heliotrope, oakmoss ( H a l a s ) ; heliotrope, bladderwrack (Grobb);
heliotrope, agrimony (Oggok).
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (40).
RageblooO
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h o u g h m a n y utility potions require ingredients
n o t f o u n d w i t h i n t h e g u i l d h a l l , f e w pose a n y p a r t i c u l a r d a n g e r t o
the questing alchemist. I n the case of Rageblood, however, the
b l o o d o f g i a n t s fuels t h e p o t i o n ' s effects — t h u s t h e s e p o t i o n s are
a m o n g a m a s t e r a l c h e m i s t ' s rarest c r e a t i o n s . T h e r e s u l t a n t e l i x i r
e n c a p s u l a t e s t h e p o w e r a n d fury o f a g i a n t w a r r i o r i n l i q u i d f o r m ,
a russet c o n c o c t i o n r e d o l e n t o f b l o o d a n d w r a t h . T h e c o n s u m e r o f
R a g e b l o o d e n t e r s a b e r s e r k s t a t e ; f a c e flushed a n d s n a r l i n g , h i s
combat prowess increases significantly.
P o w e r s : T h e c h a r a c t e r ' s a b i l i t i e s i n c r e a s e based u p o n t h e type
of giant's b l o o d used. H i l l g i a n t rageblood, also c a l l e d " d u l s e h o u n d , "
g r a n t s t h e c h a r a c t e r + 2 S t r e n g t h a n d fast h e a l i n g ( 2 ) , b u t also
deals 2 points o f temporary I n t e l l i g e n c e damage to t h e imbiber.
" S t i n g i n g w o r t " — frost g i a n t R a g e b l o o d — g r a n t s t h e c h a r a c t e r
+4 S t r e n g t h a n d + 2 C o n s t i t u t i o n a n d i n s t a n t a n e o u s l y c u r e s 2
p o i n t s o f d a m a g e for e a c h r a n k o f a l c h e m y o f t h e p o t i o n ' s c r e a t o r ,
but also deals 2 p o i n t s o f temporary W i s d o m damage to t h e
i m b i b e r . G r a v e y a r d d u s t , m a d e w i t h fire g i a n t b l o o d , e m p o w e r s
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t h e c h a r a c t e r s i g n i f i c a n t l y , g r a n t i n g + 6 S t r e n g t h a n d +4 D e x t e r -
ity as w e l l as a m e t a b o l i c b o n u s o f h a s t e ( 1 ) . H o w e v e r , as t h e
g r a v e y a r d dust p o t i o n ' s effects e x p i r e , t h e c h a r a c t e r weakens
s o m e w h a t , e f f e c t i v e l y c a u s i n g h i m t o be fatigued u n t i l h e rests for
a full 8 h o u r s .
W h i l e under the influence o f a rageblood potion, a character
must succeed at a W i l l save ( D C 5 + creator's ranks i n a l c h e m y )
a n y t i m e h e w i s h e s t o w i t h d r a w f r o m c o m b a t . T h e effects o f
r a g e b l o o d p o t i o n s are f l e e t i n g , l a s t i n g but 2 r o u n d s p e r a l c h e m y
rank of the creator.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 0 gp ( h i l l ) ; 7 5 0 gp ( f r o s t ) ; 1,000 gp ( f i r e ) .
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B a l m l e a v e s a n d a p i n t o f h i l l , frost o r
fire g i a n t b l o o d .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : A l c h e m y ( 2 3 for d u l s e h o u n d ; 2 8 for s t i n g -
i n g w o r t ; 3 3 for g r a v e y a r d d u s t ) .
Rejuvenation
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h r o u g h alchemy, a skilled practitioner m a y
invest a n elixir w i t h restorative properties, a l l o w i n g those w h o
c a n afford s u c h e x p e n s i v e m i x t u r e s a m e a s u r e o f p r o t e c t i o n
against i n j u r y . T h e p o t i o n h a s l i m i t e d v a l u e i n c o m b a t . T h o u g h
w o u n d s m a y h e a l as q u i c k l y as t h e y are d e a l t , t h e p o t i o n i n s t i l l s
lassitude u p o n t h e d r i n k e r . T h u s , t h e y are best u s e d w h e n a b a t t l e
is o v e r .
P o w e r s : R e j u v e n a t i o n r e v e r s e s p h y s i c a l d a m a g e , f o c u s i n g its
h e a l i n g p o w e r u n t i l its m a g i c fades o r t h e c h a r a c t e r is w h o l e .
Beginning o n the round following c o n s u m p t i o n , the potion heals
10 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e p e r r o u n d for e i t h e r 10 r o u n d s o r u n t i l t h e
c h a r a c t e r is fully h e a l e d . T h e s e r e s t o r a t i v e p o w e r s d o n o t c o m e
without a price, however: Lethargy also overtakes the character,
effectively r e d u c i n g t h e character's S t r e n g t h , D e x t e r i t y and I n t e l -
l i g e n c e by 6 p o i n t s a n d i m p o s i n g a s l o w ( 4 ) effect o n h i m (see
" T a b l e 8 - 3 : S l o w R a n k s a n d E f f e c t s " i n t h e EverQuest: Player's
Handbook, p. 1 8 2 ) . A l l p e n a l t i e s fade o n c e t h e p o t i o n ' s effects
c o m e to a n e n d .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,000 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : L u c e r n , sage leaf, f i g w o r t , a lizard's
tail.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (38).
Snake Spirit Oil
D e s c r i p t i o n : S h a m a n s learn from snake spirits t h e ways of
d i s e n g a g i n g b o n e s f r o m t h e i r m o o r i n g s a n d f l e s h f r o m its u s u a l
s h a p e . I m b i b i n g t h e o i l g r a n t s a degree o f p h y s i c a l m a l l e a b i l i t y ,
a l l o w i n g o n e t o pass t h r o u g h c o n f i n e d s p a c e s a n d t o w i t h s t a n d
great falls.
P o w e r s : S n a k e s p i r i t o i l a l l o w s a c h a r a c t e r t o pass t h r o u g h
c o n f i n e d s p a c e s as if s h e w e r e t w o sizes s m a l l e r . A l s o , t h e c h a r a c t e r
gains a +4 bonus o n B a l a n c e , Disguise, a n d E s c a p e A r t i s t c h e c k s
a n d t a k e s h a l f d a m a g e f r o m a l l falls.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B i r t h w a r t , e c h i n a c e a , 1 oz. s n a k e ' s
blood.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (27).
SpiritShieLO
D e s c r i p t i o n : F r o m his earliest practices, a s h a m a n c a l k upon spirits to
defend h i m from attack; through alchemy, the s h a m a n binds s u c h spirits
into a liquid. A s h i m m e r i n g haze envelops the imbiber of this potion,
providing additional protection against physical assault.
P o w e r s : T h e spirit shield p o t i o n grants t h e c h a r a c t e r a + 2
deflection bonus to A C .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 0 gp.
205
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Sumbul, clubmoss, clover.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (33).
Titan
D e s c r i p t i o n : B y use of t h i s p o t i o n a g n o m e m a y b e c o m e t h e size
o f a n o g r e , a n d a n ogre t h e size o f a g i a n t . T h e s e effects i n s p i r e fear
in onlookers but c l u m s i n e s s i n c o n f i n e d areas.
P o w e r s : E a c h dose i n c r e a s e s t h e size o f t h e d r i n k e r by o n e
c a t e g o r y ( u p to a m a x i m u m size of H u g e ) , g r a n t i n g a l l b e n e f i t s a n d
p e n a l t i e s c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h t h e i n c r e a s e d size a n d mass. N o
m o r e t h a n t w o d o s e s of t i t a n p o t i o n m a y affect a c h a r a c t e r a t a n y
g i v e n t i m e , b u t e v e n t w o s u c h d o s e s w i l l s t a c k w i t h t h e grow s p e l l .
I t e m s u p o n t h e c h a r a c t e r are a f f e c t e d as w e l l .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 5 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0 . 5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : M a l i a k leaf, tri-fern leaf.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (33).
UnLiFe Awareness
D e s c r i p t i o n : N o s i n g l e f o r c e so e n d a n g e r s life i n N o r r a t h as the
undead. W h i l e the powers o f the s h a m a n are n o t particularly
attuned to c o m b a t t i n g the undead, a l c h e m y c a n provide a m e a -
sure o f p r o t e c t i o n from s u c h c r e a t u r e s .
P o w e r s : A n u n l i f e a w a r e n e s s p o t i o n affects a c h a r a c t e r as t h e
invisibility to undead s p e l l . W h e n t h e p o t i o n t a k e s effect, t h e G M
r o l l s a d i e s e c r e t l y t o d e t e r m i n e t h e p o t i o n ' s d u r a t i o n , based o n t h e
following chart:
d 4 Result Duration
1 IdIO rounds
2 IdIO minutes
3 I d 6 x l 0 minutes
4 Id8 hours
A character w h o has drunk a n unlife awareness potion will
s e n s e t h e effect's i m p e n d i n g failure 2 r o u n d s p r i o r t o its e x p i r a -
tion.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : F e n n e l , elderberry.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (26).
Vaoipiric Spirit
D e s c r i p t i o n : S h a m a n s acquire t h e power to transform a por-
t i o n o f t h e i r o w n life force i n t o m a n a . B y c o m b i n i n g feverfew w i t h
the blood of a griffon (or griffawn or griffenne) a n d i n v o k i n g the
spirits, a s h a m a n g r a n t s o t h e r s t h i s a b i l i t y i n t h e f o r m of a p o t i o n .
P o w e r s : A v a m p i r i c s p i r i t p o t i o n d r a i n s 10 h i t p o i n t s from t h e
d r i n k e r a n d c o n v e r t s t h e m d i r e c t l y i n t o 10 p o i n t s o f m a n a . A
c h a r a c t e r w i t h o u t a m a n a p o o l suffers t h e d a m a g e f r o m t h e p o t i o n
but receives n o m a n a .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : F e v e r f e w , b l o o d of a griffon, g r i f f a w n ,
or g r i f f e n n e .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : A l c h e m y (26).
Wrackbane
D e s c r i p t i o n : S i m i l a r t o v a m p i r i c s p i r i t b u t w i t h r e v e r s e d ef-
fects, w r a c k b a n e c o n v e r t s m a n a i n t o h e a l i n g life f o r c e .
P o w e r s : W r a c k b a n e d r a i n s 10 p o i n t s o f m a n a f r o m t h e c h a r a c -
ter, w h i c h i m m e d i a t e l y c o n v e r t s i n t o 4 d 6 p o i n t s o f h e a l i n g . O n l y
characters w i t h a m a n a pool e x p e r i e n c e t h e benefits of this
p o t i o n , a n d t h e c h a r a c t e r m u s t h a v e t h e full 10 m a n a a v a i l a b l e .
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M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 0 0 gp. S o m e m i g h t c o n s i d e r t h e l u s h j u n g l e s a n d fetid s w a m p s of
Slot: Miscellaneous. s o u t h e r n A n t o n i c a p e r f e c t for t h e n u r t u r i n g of c u l i n a r y t a l e n t s ,
W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. g i v e n t h e t h r i v i n g flora a n d f a u n a of t h e r e g i o n . S u c h s k i l l is lost
o n m o s t ogres a n d t r o l l s , h o w e v e r , w h o s e c o o k i n g p r a c t i c e s aspite
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : W o u n d w a r t , m a m m o t h blood.
to little m o r e t h a n stuffing t h e o v e n w i t h n e w f o r m s o f m e a t .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Alchemy (26).
T r o l l s are c a r n i v o r o u s by taste, but w i l l i n g a n d c a p a b l e o f e a t i n g
j u s t a b o u t a n y t h i n g t h e y c a n fit i n t h e i r m o u t h s , i n c l u d i n g o t h e r
Baking s e n t i e n t r a c e s a n d e v e n , f r o m t i m e to t i m e , e a c h o t h e r . S l i g h t l y
less c h o o s y , ogres i n c l u d e a few jungle-foraged v e g e t a b l e s a n d
T h e b a s i c n e e d for food is u n i v e r s a l a m o n g t h e l i v i n g d e n i z e n s
fruits i n t h e i r d a i l y i n t a k e , t h o u g h t h i s h a s m o r e to d o w i t h s t i l l i n g
o f N o r r a t h , a n d a l l but t h e m o s t p r i v i l e g e d l e a r n t h e b a s i c s o f its
h u n g e r p a n g s d u r i n g a h u n t t h a n i d e o l o g i e s of h e a l t h y e a t i n g .
p r e p a r a t i o n . F r o m t h e s i m p l e s t p e a s a n t to t h e p e r s o n a l c h e f o f a
N e i t h e r r a c e sets h i g h s t a n d a r d s for f o o d p r e p a r a t i o n , so ogres or
n o b l e l o r d , e a c h tries to m a k e t h e best o f w h a t is at h i s d i s p o s a l .
trolls c a p a b l e o f t u r n i n g o u t m e a l s p a l a t a b l e to o t h e r r a c e s are rare.
The peoples of N o r r a t h enjoy a wide r a n g e of c u i s i n e , b u t
individual races do h a v e their preferences. I n w o o d elf c u l t u r e , e v e r y m e a l i n v o l v e s s o m e m e a s u r e of
tribute a n d t h a n k s to T u n a r e , M o t h e r o f A l l , a n d t h e i r m e a l s
P e r h a p s n o r a c e ' s d a i l y m e a l s d e p e n d as m u c h u p o n s o c i a l
s t r o n g l y r e f l e c t t h e i r ties to t h e n a t u r a l w o r l d . T h e y eat v e r y little
s t a t i o n as d o h u m a n s ' . T h e l o w e r c l a s s e s subsist a l m o s t e n t i r e l y
m e a t , p r e f e r r i n g w i l d berries, v e g e t a b l e s , a n d o t h e r foraged goods,
u p o n v e g e t a b l e s , c h e e s e , a n d m i l k f r o m l i v e s t o c k , w i t h a bit of
w h i c h t h e y t u r n i n t o c a s s e r o l e s a n d p i e s or eat r a w .
m e a t o n feastdays o r o t h e r s p e c i a l o c c a s i o n s . T r a d e s m e n a n d t h e
m i l i t i a are s o m e w h a t better off, able to afford a s l i c e o f t h e h u n t e r ' s H i g h e l v e s s c o f f at s u c h s i m p l i c i t y . T h e K o a d a ' D a l prefer s m a l l ,

c a t c h , w a s h e d d o w n w i t h g o o d ale a n d i n c l u d i n g f r e s h c h e e s e for b a l a n c e d meals r i c h w i t h spices a n d a n assortment of textures and

dessert. N o b l e s , m e a n w h i l e , feast o n g a m e h u n t e d i n t h e i r o w n f l a v o r s c a r e f u l l y p r e p a r e d a n d p r e s e n t e d w i t h e x a c t i n g artistry.

private lands a n d prepared painstakingly by t e a m s o f c h e f s . M a n y h i g h e l v e s regard a c a p a b l e c h e f as f a v o r a b l y as a n a c c o m -

T h r o u g h o u t t h e d a y t h e y sip f i n e w i n e s , a n d t h e i r m e a l s g e n e r a l l y p l i s h e d w i z a r d or d e v o t e d c l e r i c .

e n d w i t h s w e e t m e a t s , tarts, c a k e s , a n d o t h e r c o n f e c t i o n s . A dark reflection of their virtuous counterparts, the T e i r ' D a l

e m p l o y torture as a n a p p e t i z e r , w i t h t h e i r v i c t i m s — s e n t i e n t or
D e s p i t e t h e i r vast c u l t u r a l d i f f e r e n c e s , B a r b a r i a n s a n d E r u d i t e s
otherwise — e n d i n g as t h e m a i n c o u r s e . B l o o d s a t u r a t e s n e a r l y
s h a r e fish as t h e i r p r i m a r y s o u r c e o f n u t r i t i o n . D e n i z e n s o f t h e
e v e r y d i s h , a n d t h e m o s t s k i l l e d p r e p a r e r s of h e a r t s r e c e i v e as
n o r t h e n j o y little v a r i e t y i n t h e i r diets. T h e frigid l a n d s t h e y c a l l
m u c h a c c l a i m i n N e r i a k as t h e i r c o u n t e r p a r t s i n F e l w i t h e d o for
h o m e m a k e f a r m i n g d i f f i c u l t , a n d for t h e greater part of e a c h y e a r
p h e a s a n t s a n d tarts.
trade routes are l o c k e d i n i c e . It is a rite of passage for t h e y o u n g
m e n of t h e n o r t h to t a k e part i n a m a m m o t h - s l a y i n g , a n d t h e m e a t H a l f l i n g s are v e r y s i m i l a r to w o o d e l v e s i n t h e i r tastes, t h o u g h
f r o m s u c h a n e v e n t feeds a n e n t i r e v i l l a g e for m a n y days. m o r e r e l i a n t o n g a r d e n i n g t h a n foraging for t h e i r m a n y daily
m e a l s . T h e i r taste for sweets h a s n o r i v a l i n N o r r a t h , a n d the best
S i n c e their arrival u p o n O d u s , the followers of E r u d have
c h e f s a m o n g t h e m are k n o w n m o r e for t h e i r m a g n i f i c e n t desserts
d e v e l o p e d a t h o u s a n d ways to p r e p a r e t h e fruits o f t h e s e a . T h e i r
t h a n tasty e n t r e e s . F o r t h e h a l f l i n g , t h e e n t i r e m e a l is a n appetizer,
c u l i n a r y life r e v o l v e s a l m o s t s o l e l y a r o u n d t h e c u l t i v a t i o n and
w i t h dessert t h e m a i n c o u r s e .
h a r v e s t i n g of m a r i n e life, w i t h o n e - t e n t h of e v e r y c a t c h r e t u r n e d
to t h e sea i n h o n o r o f P r e x u s . G r i l l e d , b a k e d , b r o i l e d , s t e a m e d , or Despite being a predominately subterranean race, dwarves
r a w , E r u d i t e s s e r v e w h a t e v e r f i n d s its w a y i n t o t h e i r n e t s a n d traps, a c q u i r e m o s t of t h e i r m e a l s by h u n t i n g w i l d g a m e , s u c h as boar,
i n c l u d i n g e v e n t h e sea's m o s t p o i s o n o u s d e n i z e n s , p r e p a r e d o n l y b e a r , a n d stag. M o s t prefer side d i s h e s of m u s h r o o m s c u l t i v a t e d
by m a s t e r c h e f s for t h e w e a l t h y a n d d a r i n g . E r u d i t e s a b r o a d o f t e n w i t h i n t h e i r c a v e r n o u s h o m e s to s u r f a c e fruits a n d v e g e t a b l e s , but
t a k e u p b a k i n g a n d f i s h i n g to p l e a s e t h e i r s e l e c t i v e p a l a t e s , t h e latter o c c a s i o n a l l y a p p e a r o n d w a r v e n p l a t e s . E x p e r t s k n o w
t u r n i n g foraged p r o v i s i o n s a n d b l a n d c a t c h e s i n t o g o u r m e t m e a l s . w h i c h m u s h r o o m s please the palate a n d w h i c h h a r m m i n d a n d
b o d y ; f u n g a l g a r d e n s t h u s c a t e r to b o t h c h e f a n d rogue.
G n o m e s d o n o t l i m i t t h e i r p e n c h a n t for i n v e n t i o n to gears a n d
s p r o c k e t s . T o t h e m , a k i t c h e n is e v e r y bit as m u c h a laboratory as
Table 6-5: Basic Cooking Supplies a m a s t e r t i n k e r e r ' s w o r k s h o p , a n d t h e finest g n o m i s h c h e f s c o m -
bine the most disparate ingredients together into a palatable
Commodity Cost
w h o l e . T h e base e l e m e n t o f g n o m i s h c o o k i n g is c h e e s e , w h i c h
Bread, 1 loaf 2cp t h e y p r o d u c e i n vast a b u n d a n c e a n d s t a g g e r i n g v a r i e t y . O n c e a
Cheese, round Igp c h e f s e l e c t s h i s c h e e s e s a l m o s t a n y t h i n g goes, a n d w h i l e t h o s e
Chicken, 1 2cp a c c u s t o m e d to g n o m i s h c o o k e r y k n o w to e x p e c t t h e u n e x p e c t e d ,
it is c o n s i d e r e d q u i t e rude to i n q u i r e a b o u t t h e i n g r e d i e n t s o f a
Cinnamon, 1 lb. 'gp
d i s h . " A g n o m i s h s t e w " is a c o m m o n i d i o m t h r o u g h o u t N o r r a t h ,
Cow, 1 10 gp
s i g n i f y i n g utter d i s a s t e r r e s u l t i n g f r o m t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n o f u n e x -
Eggs, 3 lep pected elements.
Flour, 1 lb. 2cp T h e i k s a r t h r i v e o n s m a l l a n i m a l s a n d fish f o u n d t h r o u g h o u t
Fresh Fish, 1 3cp t h e i r h o m e l a n d . W a r r i o r s a n d m o n k s o f t e n eat t h e i r m e a l s l i v e ,
Fruit, basket 3cp s w a l l o w i n g t h e i r prey i n a s i n g l e s q u i r m i n g g u l p . I k s a r prefer m e a t
o v e r v e g e t a b l e s a n d o f t e n test t h e m s e l v e s o n u n p l e a s a n t v i c t i m s
Ginger or pepper. lb. 2
gp
s u c h as g i a n t s c o r p i o n s , b o n e b i n d e r s , a n d b u r y n a i . W h i l e n o b i l i t y
Goat.l 'gp o f t e n h a v e p e r s o n a l c h e f s , t h e m i l i t a r i s t i c iksar h o l d n o n - c o m b a t -
Milk, 1 gal. 2cp a n t s i n c o n t e m p t , so t h e s e c o o k s o f t e n d o u b l e as w e l l - t r a i n e d
Olive oil, 1 oz. 6sp bodyguards.
Ox.l 15 gp T h e V a h S h i r r e m a i n true to t h e i r f e l i n e h e r i t a g e , w i t h m e a t as
Pig. 1 3gp t h e i r p r i m a r y s o u r c e of n o u r i s h m e n t . T h e y m o s t c o m m o n l y prey
o n the m a n y hoppers of L u c l i n , but r h i n o beetles and flavorings
Saffron or cloves. lib. 1 5
gp
c o n c o c t e d f r o m v a r i o u s l u n a r f u n g i are c o m m o n a d d i t i o n s to
Salt, 1 lb. 5gp
m e a l s . C o n t a c t w i t h N o r r a t h i a n s h a s i n t r o d u c e d a w i d e range of
Sheep,1 2gp n e w foods to t h e V a h S h i r d i e t , a l t h o u g h t h e e x p e n s e of trade still
Wheat, 1 lb. lep m a k e s s u c h d e l i c a c i e s rare i n S h a r V a h l .
M o s t r e c i p e s fall i n t o o n e o f t h r e e c a t e g o r i e s , based u p o n h o w
l o n g t h e y fill t h e b o d y ' s n u t r i t i o n a l n e e d s . A s n a c k fills t h e s p a c e s

2 0 6
 Chopt^r* Six* T*rfl^€ Sl^iLLs
b e t w e e n true m e a l s , g i v i n g at best 2 h o u r s of r e l e a s e f r o m h u n g e r .
An o r d i n a r y m e a l is m o r e s a t i s f y i n g , p r o v i d i n g n u t r i t i o n and
s t a v i n g off h u n g e r for up to 5 h o u r s . A feast fills t h e belly for m o s t
of a day, s o m e t i m e s l a s t i n g up to 10 h o u r s before h u n g e r stirs o n c e
a g a i n . R a r e r e c i p e s c a n surfeit h u n g e r for e v e n g r e a t e r l e n g t h s of
time.
Stanoarb Fare
D e s c r i p t i o n : C u l t u r a l differences m e a n tremendous variance
between w h a t two individuals consider "standard fare." A k n i g h t
of E r u d i n h o l d s e v e r y m e a l to t h e h i g h e s t p r i n c i p l e s o f c o o k e r y ,
w h i l e a troll h u n t r e s s h a p p i l y satisfies h e r h u n g e r o n t h e l i m b s o f
a s c r e a m i n g froglok. B u t w h i l e t h e i n n k e e p e r s of N o r r a t h d o t h e i r
best to c a t e r to t h e tastes of t h e i r c u s t o m e r s , t h e y f o c u s o n t h e
basics: m e a t w i t h gravy, b r e a d , c h e e s e , v e g e t a b l e s , a n d s o m e t h i n g
to w a s h it a l l d o w n . N o n e o f t h e s e foods p r e s e n t s a c h a l l e n g e to t h e
a m a t e u r c h e f i n s o f a r as b a s i c p r e p a r a t i o n goes. T h e d i f f i c u l t y is i n
t h e d e t a i l s : d e b o n i n g the fish p r o p e r l y , m a r i n a t i n g t h e m e a t ,
a d d i n g a d a s h of s p i c e , a n d so o n .
A successful T r a d e S k i l l (baking) c h e c k m e a n s the c h a r a c t e r
e f f e c t i v e l y prepares a s t a n d a r d m e a l — be it m e a t , f i s h , f o w l , or
other — at a l e v e l o f c o m p e t e n c e e q u i v a l e n t to a c a p a b l e i n n -
k e e p e r . T h e c h a r a c t e r c a n also c u r e or j e r k p r e p a r e d m e a t s to s e r v e
as t r a v e l r a t i o n s . W i t h o u t s u c h p r e p a r a t i o n , m a g i c , or a c h i l l
c l i m a t e , m o s t food spoils w i t h i n a d a y ' s t i m e .
Powers: None.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 to 1 0 sp.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : P r i c e is based o n a s i n g l e s e r v i n g m e a l .
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C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : A n y variety of meat, bread, cheese,
a n d vegetable, c o o k i n g pans a n d utensils.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Baking (10).
Festive Treats
D e s c r i p t i o n : M o s t races find e n j o y m e n t in pastries, muffins,
c a k e s , a n d o t h e r d e l i g h t s s e r v e d as desserts o r o n s p e c i a l o c c a s i o n s .
P i e is a p a r t i c u l a r f a v o r i t e t h r o u g h o u t m o s t of N o r r a t h . T h e s c e n t
o f a p p l e s , p e a c h e s , a d o z e n k i n d s o f berry, a n d less r e c o g n i z a b l e
o d o r s p e r m e a t e s t h e air of R i v e r v a l e , a n d is l i k e w i s e c o m m o n in
nearly every city, village, and h a m l e t across the land. A skilled
pastry c h e f m a k e s a steady l i v i n g i n a w e l l - p o p u l a t e d t o w n a n d
m i g h t c o m e i n t o t h e e m p l o y of a n o b l e d e s i r o u s o f p e r s o n a l
a t t e n t i o n to h e r s w e e t t o o t h .
For example, a favorite of halflings, j u m j u m cakes conclude the
m o s t f e s t i v e h o l i d a y m e a l s . S p i c i e r t h a n c a r r o t c a k e but j u s t as
s w e e t , j u m j u m c a k e s digest m u c h m o r e e a s i l y w h e n a c c o m p a n i e d
by a m u g of j u m j u m lager, as a n y h a l f l i n g w i l l tell y o u . J u m j u m
grows p l e n t i f u l l y a r o u n d R i v e r v a l e a n d M i s t y T h i c k e t , c o s t i n g but
2 c p for e n o u g h to b a k e a j u m j u m c a k e ( w o r t h 1 g p ) . H o n e s t
a p p r e c i a t i o n for a s l i c e of j u m j u m c a k e t e n d s to e x a l t t h e n o n -
h a l f l i n g i n t h e eyes o f t h e b a k e r .
T h e d a r k e r r a c e s u s e less p l e a s a n t i n g r e d i e n t s ; b l o o d seeps
t h r o u g h t h e l a t t i c e w o r k of d a r k e l v e n p i e s , a n d r a w m e a t w r a p p e d
i n w a r m e d d o u g h passes for dessert for t h e a v e r a g e ogre or troll.
I k s a r m a y be t h e o n e e x c e p t i o n , for t h e y g e n e r a l l y s c o r n s u c h
" s o f t " p l e a s a n t r i e s a n d c a r e l i t t l e for s w e e t s .
Powers: None.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 c p (berry m u f f i n ) to 1 0 gp ( s c u l p t e d w e d d i n g
cake).
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Size: Snack.
P o r t i o n : T h e a v e r a g e p i e , c a k e , o r b a t c h o f m u f f i n s feeds 6 a s
a snack.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : M i l k , eggs, f l o u r , b e r r i e s , fruit, m e a t ,
c o o k i n g pans a n d utensils.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Baking (10-15, depending o n complexities
of the dish).
ARoyalFeast
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e u l t i m a t e task i n m u n d a n e c o o k e r y is t h e
p r e p a r a t i o n o f m e a l s for t h e n o b i l i t y a n d t h e i r guests. A l o r d m a y
r e q u i r e h i s c h e f to a r r a n g e a d o z e n c o u r s e s for a m a j o r feast, a n d
the p r i c e for f a i l i n g to p l e a s e is o f t e n h i g h . S u c h d a y - l o n g m e a l s
t y p i c a l l y i n c l u d e fruits, soups, m e a t , p o u l t r y , f i s h , a n d v e g e t a b l e
d i s h e s , a n d o f t e n c u l m i n a t e i n u n u s u a l surprises, s u c h as pastry
s c u l p t u r e s a n d e x q u i s i t e l y s p i c e d w i n e s . T h e m a s t e r c h e f relies
u p o n a t e a m o f lesser c o o k s , tasters, s e r v a n t s , a n d d r u d g e s t o
e n s u r e t h e s u c c e s s o f a feast, b u t as t h e g u i d i n g h a n d b e h i n d e v e r y
m e a l , m o r e t h a n h i s r e p u t a t i o n m a y b e a t risk if h e fails to i m p r e s s .
P o w e r s : N o n e b u t t h e effects t h a t s u c c e s s o r failure m a y h a v e
o n the baker's reputation ( a n d physical well-being, especially
a m o n g darker races).
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 + gp.
S i z e : Feast.
P o r t i o n : S u c h a m e a l t y p i c a l l y feeds b e t w e e n 2 0 a n d 1 0 0
guests.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : A variety o f t h e finest ingredients
available in or around the region, a multitude of c o o k i n g pans a n d
utensils.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking ( 3 0 ) . A t the G M ' s option, the
c h a r a c t e r m a y m a k e m u l t i p l e c h e c k s to r e p r e s e n t t h e feast's
m u l t i p l e c o u r s e s . T h e c h a r a c t e r m a y m a k e t w o c h e c k s at D C 2 5
e a c h or three c h e c k s at D C 2 0 e a c h .
E X O t l C F O O O S t U F F S
Most meals, however nutritious or extravagant, provide n o t h -
ing m o r e t h a n day-to-day s u s t e n a n c e a n d p e r h a p s s o m e m o d i c u m
of p l e a s u r e . C e r t a i n e x o t i c foods surpass t h e s e m u n d a n e b e n e f i t s ,
though, conferring unnatural vigor o r e n l i g h t e n m e n t . C a p t u r i n g
t h e n e c e s s a r y e s s e n c e s r e q u i r e s m e t i c u l o u s a t t e n t i o n to d e t a i l o n
t h e part o f t h e c h e f ; a n y t h i n g less spoils a n y p o t e n t i a l a d v a n t a g e s
to t h e m e a l . C o n s i d e r a l l food-based a b i l i t y a d j u s t m e n t s to b e
m e t a b o l i c b o n u s e s for t h e p u r p o s e s o f s t a c k i n g w i t h o t h e r b o -
nuses.
BixiebreaO
D e s c r i p t i o n : E x c r u c i a t i n g l y sweet, bixiebread's popularity with
y o u n g m a i d e n s c a l l s m a n y a y o u n g s u i t o r to q u e s t for t h i s p r i z e d
d e l i c a c y . T h e b a k e r glazes a h o n e y c o m b w i t h r o y a l j e l l y f r o m t h e
nests o f g i a n t wasps, sets it i n a n o v e n for n o m o r e t h a n a m i n u t e ,
a n d t h e n sprinkles t h e treat w i t h c i n n a m o n .
P o w e r s : T h e ingester's very d e m e a n o r exudes sweetness, grant-
i n g a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to C h a r i s m a for 1 h o u r . A d d i t i o n a l l y ,
bees a n d wasps — g i a n t o r o t h e r w i s e — t e n d n o t to regard t h e
c h a r a c t e r as a n i n t r u d e r s o l o n g as h e d o e s n o t a c t a g g r e s s i v e l y . A
few s a v v y c o o k s k n o w t h a t a d d i n g a p i n c h o f p i x i e dust d o u b l e s t h e
C h a r i s m a bonus.
Size: Snack.
P o r t i o n : 1 h o n e y c o m b serves a single customer.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 gp.
Components Required: Honeycomb (from a honeybee or
bixie h i v e ) , royal jelly (from a giant wasp nest), p i n c h of c i n n a -
m o n , a n d a p i n c h o f pixie dust ( o p t i o n a l ) , c o o k i n g pans a n d
utensils.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (18).
Fish Rolls
D e s c r i p t i o n : S i m p l e , yet satisfying, t h e c o o k rolls fish or shark
fillets i n t o a t i g h t b a l l a n d w r a p s it i n a b a t w i n g o r w i t h k e l p . S h e
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t h e n s e a s o n s t o taste a n d b a k e s t h e r o l l i n a n o v e n o r u p o n a spit.
T h e r e s u l t is a n u n u s u a l l y f i l l i n g m e a l , a p a r t i c u l a r f a v o r i t e o f
barbarians.
P o w e r s : A l t h o u g h o n l y t h e size of a s n a c k , a f i s h roll sates o n e ' s
h u n g e r as if it w e r e a feast.
Size: Snack.
P o r t i o n : T h e average fish provides a single serving.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 sp.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : F i s h fillet, bat w i n g or kelp wrap,
spices ( o p t i o n a l ) , c o o k i n g pans a n d utensils.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (15).
Gnome Kabob
D e s c r i p t i o n : T r o l l s a n d ogres d e l i g h t i n d i n i n g o n t h e m e a t o f
other races, a n d n o n e more so t h a n the hapless gnome. T h e chef
force-feeds h i s c a p t i v e s w a m p b o t t o m m u s h r o o m s d r e d g e d f r o m
c e r t a i n bogs n e a r G r o b b . T h e m u s h r o o m s p o i s o n t h e i r h o s t , w h o
t h e c h e f t h e n r u n s t h r o u g h w i t h s k e w e r s a n d sets o v e r a fire p i t .
T h e m u s h r o o m s preserve a gnome's m o r e p r o n o u n c e d attributes,
w h i c h pass o n i n s o m e s m a l l m e a s u r e t o t h e e a t e r o f t h e d i s h .
T r o l l s use t h i s r e c i p e for a n y r a c e w i t h d i f f e r i n g b e n e f i t s for e a c h ,
b u t s e e m to e n j o y g n o m e s m o s t o f a l l . T h e m u s h r o o m s grow o n l y
in Innothule Swamp; a s e r v i n g ' s w o r t h costs b u t 1 gp f r o m
foragers.
P o w e r s : O n e s e r v i n g c o n f e r s a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to b o t h
D e x t e r i t y a n d I n t e l l i g e n c e for 5 h o u r s , b u t a n y o n e o t h e r t h a n a n
ogre o r t r o l l ( o r s i m i l a r m o n s t e r ) e a t i n g t h i s m e a l m u s t m a k e a
Fortitude save ( D C 1 8 ) o r b e c o m e i l l , taking l d 4 points o f
temporary C o n s t i t u t i o n damage.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 gp/serving.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : 1 g n o m e t y p i c a l l y feeds a s i n g l e ogre o r t r o l l .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Fresh gnome, swampbottom mush-
rooms, c o o k i n g skewers a n d utensils.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Baking (20).
Mammoth Steaks
D e s c r i p t i o n : Barbarian legend points to a steady diet o f m a m m o t h
meat as the source o f that people's strength a n d stature. T h e y smother
the meat i n spices and empty ladles of the beast's blood upon it during
cooking, producing a strong, heady flavor a n d enough meat to feed
dozens. S e r v e d correctly, the liver invigorates the body, providing extra
energy for the next few hours.
P o w e r s : T h o s e eating correctly prepared m a m m o t h liver re-
c e i v e a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to S t r e n g t h for 5 h o u r s after c o m p l e t i n g
the meal.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 7 sp.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : 3 5 s e r v i n g s p e r a d u l t m a m m o t h , 12 per calf.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Freshly killed m a m m o t h , spices, c o o k -
ing pans a n d utensils.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Baking (20).
Marinateb Rathe Muskie
D e s c r i p t i o n : F o u n d only in L a k e Rathetear, the impressive
R a t h e m u s k e l l u n g e p r e s e n t s a p l e a s a n t c h a l l e n g e to f i s h e r m e n
w i l l i n g to b r a v e t h e c o n s i d e r a b l e d a n g e r s o f t h e a r e a . T h e k n o w l -
e d g e a b l e c h e f m a r i n a d e s t h e f i s h for 8 h o u r s before s t e a m i n g it,
t h u s p r e s e r v i n g a n d e n h a n c i n g s o m e o f t h e fish's b e n e f i c i a l
humors.
P o w e r s : T h e character eating marinated R a t h e muskie re-
ceives a m e t a b o l i c b o n u s o f disease resistance ( 2 ) a n d poison
r e s i s t a n c e ( 2 ) for 1 0 h o u r s .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 gp/serving.
S i z e : Feast.
P o r t i o n : 1 m u s k i e serves a single p a t r o n .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : R a t h e m u s k i e , v i n e g a r , g i n g e r , snake-
egg o i l , fish w i n e , c o o k i n g p a n s a n d u t e n s i l s .
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Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (20).
Pickleb Drake
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e O t h m i r o f V e l i o u s preserve the essences o f
v a r i o u s beasts by p i c k l i n g t h e m e a t , b r a i n , o r l i v e r s . D i s h e s t h u s
p r e s e r v e d regularly b e s t o w b e n e f i c i a l effects u p o n t h o s e w h o
partake of t h e m . D i v i n e a n d arcane casters alike benefit from
c o r r e c t l y p r e p a r e d p i c k l e d d r a k e , b u t a c q u i r i n g t h e m e a t is a r i s k y
v e n t u r e at best.
P o w e r s : T h o s e e a t i n g p r o p e r l y p i c k l e d d r a k e r e c e i v e a +1
m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to b o t h I n t e l l i g e n c e a n d W i s d o m for 5 h o u r s
after c o m p l e t i n g t h e m e a l .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 0 gp/serving.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : 1 drake provides 4 servings.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Fresh drake organ meat, O t h m i r oys-
ter s a u c e s , O t h m i r s e a w e e d v i n e g a r , c o o k i n g p a n s a n d u t e n s i l s .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (27).
Raptor Stew
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e vicious raptors of the T i m o r o u s D e e p pursue
t h e i r prey t i r e l e s s l y , r u n n i n g t h e i r v i c t i m s to t h e p o i n t o f e x h a u s -
t i o n . F e w a d v e n t u r e r s h u n t t h e s e beasts i n t u r n , b u t g o u r m a n d s
c o n s i d e r s u c h m e a t a p r i z e d d e l i c a c y . I n a t i g h t l y c o v e r e d pot, t h e
potatoes a n d d u m p l i n g s s o a k u p m u c h o f t h e m e a t ' s v i t a l i t y ,
w h i c h is t h e n p a s s e d o n to t h o s e s e r v e d .
P o w e r s : T h e c h a r a c t e r b e n e f i t s f r o m i n c r e a s e d s t a m i n a for 10
h o u r s , g a i n i n g a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to C o n s t i t u t i o n a n d a + 5
b o n u s o n a l l c h e c k s i n v o l v i n g fatigue o r exhaustion. F o r s o m e
r e a s o n , raptor m e a t p r e s e r v e s w e l l , l a s t i n g a f u l l 1 0 d a y s before
spoilage sets i n e v e n i n w a r m a n d h u m i d c o n d i t i o n s .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 10 gp/serving.
Size: Feast.
P o r t i o n : O n e r a p t o r s e r v e d a s s t e w feeds 8.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : R a p t o r meat, potatoes, d u m p l i n g s ,
saffron, p e p p e r , c o o k i n g p a n s a n d u t e n s i l s .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) :Baking (25).
SpiceO Tearspine
Description: A favorite dish of Erudite patricians, spiced
t e a r s p i n e c h a l l e n g e s t h e s k i l l s o f t h e c h e f a n d t h e life o f t h e
consumer. A venomous denizen of Erud's Crossing, t h e tearspine
wears a d o z e n b a r b s a l o n g its l e n g t h , e a c h a t t a c h e d to a s a c
containing virulent poison. A v o i d i n g the spines o f a captured fish
is n o t d i f f i c u l t , b u t r e m o v i n g t h e p o i s o n sacs i n t a c t r e q u i r e s great
skill a n d knowledge.
P o w e r s : A n i n c o r r e c t l y p r e p a r e d t e a r s p i n e d i s h i n f l i c t s great
pain and c o n v u l s i o n s upon the diner. T h e c h a r a c t e r must m a k e a
Fortitude save ( D C 20) or take l d 4 points of poison damage e a c h
r o u n d for 6 r o u n d s a n d l d 4 + l p o i n t s o f t e m p o r a r y Dexterity
damage. A successful saving throw reduces t h e damage to 1 point
each round a n d 1 point of temporary Dexterity damage.
A successfully prepared dish rewards the d i n e r w i t h more t h a n
a satisfied p a l a t e . F o r t h e f o l l o w i n g h o u r t h e m e a l g r a n t s i m m u n i t y
to a l l n o n - d a m a g i n g effects o f p o i s o n s , s u c h as t h o s e o f dizzy a n d
feeble m i n d t o x i n s , a n d h a l v e s a l l p o i s o n d a m a g e ( s e e " P o i s o n
M a k i n g " o n page 2 2 3 ) .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 gp.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : 1 fish s e r v e s a s i n g l e i n d i v i d u a l .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : T e a r s p i n e f i s h , s a f f r o n , pepper, c o o k -
ing p a n s a n d u t e n s i l s .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (30).
SteweOTae Ew Heart
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e mightiest lizardman servants of C a z i c - T h u l e
possess u n e a r t h l y v i g o r a n d e n d u r a n c e . N o t e v e n a y e a r past, a
p o w e r f u l ogre s h a m a n d i s c o v e r e d a w a y to p r e s e r v e t h a t v i t a l i t y .
T h e recipe requires wrapping t h e h e a r t o f a T a e E w T e m p l a r —
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n o t a foe to b e t a k e n l i g h t l y — i n t r e a n t l e a v e s a n d s t e w i n g it i n
t h e b l o o d o f a n a l l i g a t o r o r c r o c o d i l e . F o r t u n a t e l y for t h o s e o n
good terms w i t h s u c h creatures, the treant need n o t perish, but
o n l y g r a n t t h e c h e f t h e r i g h t t o p l u c k s e v e r a l l e a v e s f r o m its s t e m s .
P o w e r s : T h e character gains a + 4 metabolic bonus o n any
s a v i n g t h r o w a g a i n s t m a g i c a l stun o r paralysis effects for 4 8 h o u r s ,
a n d c a n n o t b e s u b d u e d o r s t u n n e d by n o n m a g i c a l m e a n s i n t h a t
t i m e . T h e c h a r a c t e r feels n o h u n g e r a n d n e e d n o t eat for 4 8 h o u r s ,
as w e l l .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 gp/serving.
Size: Meal.
P o r t i o n : 1 h e a r t serves a single i n d i v i d u a l .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : H e a r t o f a T a e E w T e m p l a r , alligator
or c r o c o d i l e b l o o d , t r e a n t l e a v e s , c o o k i n g p a n s a n d u t e n s i l s .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Baking (35).
Wuroi Steaks
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e great w u r m s o f K u n a r k m a k e for d a n g e r o u s
p r e y , b u t a s i n g l e beast c a n feed d o z e n s for a w e e k . B y e x t r a c t i n g
bile f r o m t h e f a l l e n c r e a t u r e , a m a s t e r c h e f c r e a t e s a p o t e n t feast
for a l u c k y f e w . A d o z e n s e r v i n g s o f t h e c r e a t u r e ' s m e a t m a y b e
marinated w i t h the bile of a single w u r m . T h e c h e f marinades the
m e a t i n b i l e , o i l , a n d s p i c e s for t w o d a y s , t h e n s i m m e r s it o v e r a
s l o w - b u r n i n g fire for 8 h o u r s . T h e r e m a i n i n g m a r i n a d e s e r v e s to
s l o w l y s a u t e t h e m u s h r o o m s a n d o n i o n s , w h i c h s e r v e as a s i d e d i s h .
A n c i e n t tales suggest t h a t t h e m e a t o f true d r a g o n s p r o v i d e s e v e n
greater e n h a n c e m e n t s if c o r r e c t l y p r e p a r e d , b u t d r a g o n s d i e t o o
rarely for a n y o n e o f t h i s age to k n o w w i t h c e r t a i n t y .
P o w e r s : T h i s p o t e n t m e a l g r a n t s a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s to a l l o f
a c h a r a c t e r ' s a b i l i t y s c o r e s for 10 h o u r s .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 0 0 gp/serving.
Size: Feast.
P o r t i o n : A single w u r m c o o k e d i n this fashion serves 12.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 12 l b s . w u r m m e a t , w u r m b i l e , w i l d
m u s h r o o m s , w i l d o n i o n s , c l o v e s , pepper, wurm-egg o i l (1 e g g ) ,
cooking pans a n d utensils.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) :Baking (37).
BLackscnithing
O n l y t h e p o o r e s t o f v i l l a g e s l a c k a forge a n d a b l a c k s m i t h to
m a n it. T h e u b i q u i t o u s n e e d for forged i m p l e m e n t s e n s u r e s a
steady i n c o m e for b l a c k s m i t h s , a r m o r e r s , a n d w e a p o n s m i t h s .
A d v e n t u r e r s r o u t i n e l y l e a r n t h e b a s i c s o f b l a c k s m i t h i n g i n order
to r e p a i r or r e p l a c e t h e i r w e a p o n s a n d a r m o r a n d s h o e t h e i r h o r s e s .
A f e w t a k e a l i k i n g to life at t h e forge a n d s e e k to a d v a n c e t h e i r
s k i l l s t h r o u g h a p p r e n t i c e s h i p to a m a s t e r . W h i l e m o s t b l a c k -
smiths' apprentices s p e n d years serving their master w h i l e they
p i c k up w h a t techniques they m a y , most adventurers must pay
w e l l for t h e i r l e s s o n s .
B l a c k s m i t h s r e q u i r e a w o r k s h o p a n d c e r t a i n tools to p r a c t i c e
t h e i r trade. M a n y c r e a t e t h e i r o w n tools u s i n g m o l d s s u p p l i e d by
a potter a n d ore found through adventuring or purchased from
m i n e r s ( s e e " P o t t e r y " o n page 2 2 8 for i n f o r m a t i o n o n m o l d s ) .
T a b l e 6 - 6 : B l a c k s m i t h i n g T o o l s s h o w s t h e a v e r a g e costs a b l a c k -
s m i t h m u s t p a y to p u r c h a s e h e r t o o l s . T h e C o l d a i n d w a r v e s m i n e
v e l i u m from caverns deep b e n e a t h the c o n t i n e n t from w h i c h the
ore d r a w s its n a m e , a n d t h e y d o n o t p a r t w i t h it c h e a p l y o r easily,
e s p e c i a l l y to strangers. T h e m o u n t a i n s o f L u c l i n h i d e v e i n s o f
a c r y l i a o r e , w h i c h m i n e r s r e a c h o n l y w i t h great d i f f i c u l t y d u e to
t h e m o o n ' s aggressive d e n i z e n s .
T o o l s i n h a n d , t h e b l a c k s m i t h fires u p t h e forge a n d h a m m e r s
h e a t e d ore i n t o s h a p e or pours m e l t e d ore i n t o c e r a m i c m o l d s . T a b l e
6 - 7 : B a s i c S m i t h i n g s h o w s b a s i c products created t h r o u g h s m i t h ing.
C o o k i n g p a n s i n c l u d e m o l d e d t i n s a n d p a n s suitable for b a k i n g
pies, c a k e s , muffins a n d t h e l i k e , as w e l l as pots, kettles, a n d
c a u l d r o n s . U t e n s i l s c a n i n c l u d e s m a l l k n i v e s a n d skewers as w e l l as
ladles a n d t h e like, b u t also s m a l l m e t a l tools used i n o t h e r trades.
F l e t c h e r s w h o w i s h to c r a f t t h e i r o w n a r r o w h e a d s a n d shafts
m a y d o so, s a v i n g t h e m s e l v e s m o n e y i n t h e l o n g r u n by d o i n g so.
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Market p r i c e s g i v e n r e p r e s e n t f i v e a r r o w h e a d s o r shafts. S e e
Table 6-6: Blacksmithing Tools " F l e t c h i n g " o n page 2 1 6 for i n f o r m a t i o n o n a r r o w h e a d s a n d
shafts.
Item Cost Weight
Anvil 3 0 gp 100 lbs.
Barrel ( o f w a t e r ) 2sp 10 lbs.
Table 6-7: Basic Smithing
Brick o f acrylia 3 0 gp 8 lbs.
Product Ingredients DC Market Price
Brick o f ore 4cp 8 lbs.
Bar o f r e f i n e d steel 10 bricks o f o r e , file 22 15 gp
Brick o f silver 1
gp 8 lbs.
Bits, metal 1/2 brick o f ore 10 3cp
Brick o f velium 8gp 8 lbs.
B i t s , velium 1/2 brick o f velium 18 160 gp
Coldain velium temper 150 gp loz.
Boning brick o f o r e , file 14 6 sp
Forge 100 gp Immobile
Boning, velium Brick o f velium, file 20 160 gp
Silver bar 5gp 0.5 lbs.
Chain j o i n t i n g 1 set o f rings, file 18 3
9P
Smithy hammer 6
gp 3 lbs.
Cooking tins Metal bits, ceramic lining, mold 20 9P
Tongs
2

8gp 10 lbs.
File Metal bits, file mold 10 8sp
Vise Qgp 8 lbs.
M e t a l rings Brick o f o r e , file 17 2gp
Sheet o f metal 2 bricks o f o r e , sheet mold 16 1
gp
Sheet o f velium 2 bricks o f velium, sheet mold 2 4 180 gp

CoLbain Velium Temper Studs 2 metal bits 14 7 sp (each)

T h e c o l d a i n d w a r v e s k n e w t h e r e w a s great m a g i c i n t h e Stud, velium 2 velium bits 21 330 gp

v e l i u m o f t h e i r n e w h o m e l a n d , b u t t h e y w e r e u n a b l e t o forge T h i e v e s ' tools Metal bits, lockpick mold 28 3 0 gp
with the mineral until this velium was developed. A n y time Utensils Metal bits, file 15 15 sp
v e l i u m is used i n s m i t h i n g , t h i s t e m p e r is a r e q u i s i t e i n g r e d i e n t
i n the p r o c e s s . T h i s m a y e v e n m e a n it's r e q u i r e d i n s e v e r a l steps
of t h e p r o c e s s t o c r e a t e a n i t e m , s u c h as b o t h w h e n v e l i u m is
f a s h i o n e d i n t o a s h e e t a n d also w h e n a v e l i u m s h e e t is forged Weapons
into a weapon. W i t h the perpetually i m m i n e n t threat o f war, the production
o f w e a p o n s d o m i n a t e s t h e t i m e o f m a n y a b l a c k s m i t h . M i n e r s bore
t h e e a r t h i n s e a r c h o f i r o n ore. B l a c k s m i t h s h e a t t h e o r e i n t h e i r

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forges a n d p o u n d it i n t o s h a p e w i t h h a m m e r a n d t o n g . F i n i s h e d
weapons find their way into the hands o f m i l i t i a m e n a n d m e r c e -
naries w h o bring t h e m to bear against their enemies.
attacks a n d damage. V e l i u m weapons require a bar o f e n c h a n t e d
v e l i u m i n addition t o the other materials necessary for a w e a p o n
of t h e g i v e n type. T h e y a r e c o n s i d e r e d m a g i c w e a p o n s ( a n d are
t h u s a l l m a s t e r w o r k as w e l l ) , a n d c o s t t h e g i v e n w e a p o n ' s usual
m a r k e t p r i c e + 5 , 3 0 0 gp.

Table 6-8: Arrowheabs anb ShaFts Armor anb ShieLbs

T h e warrior's ensemble is n o t complete widiout a sturdy
Product Ingredients DC Market Price
suit o f armor to protect h i m from attack. T h e creation of
Steel arrowheads Metals bits, file 13 Isp
armor is a lengthy task, requiring from o n e to two weeks to
Silver arrowheads 1 brick of ore, 1 brick of silver, file 17 3gp forge, shape, and c o m b i n e t h e various pieces. C o m p l i c a t i n g
Velium arrowheads 1 brike of ore, 1 brick of velium, file 22 12 gp the task is t h e occasional need for t h e services o f a potter or
Acrylia arrowheads 1 brick of ore, 1 brick of acrylia, file 30 6 5 gp tailor. A successful c h e c k indicates the construction of a full
suit of armor. Failure indicates loss of half d i e materials used.
Condensed-substance
arrowheads Chunk of condensed substance, file 40 4 5 0 gp
Masterwork Weapons anb Armor
Steel arrowshafts 2 bars refined steel, file 22 5 0 gp
Blacksmiths c a n create masterwork versions of any
Acrylia arrowshafts 1 brick of acrylia, arrowshaft mold 30 150 gp nonmagical armors, shields, or weapons described i n
t h i s s e c t i o n . A m a s t e r w o r k a r m o r o r s h i e l d is l i k e
n o r m a l a r m o r o f t h e s a m e v a r i e t y e x c e p t t h a t its a r m o r
c h e c k p e n a l t y is r e d u c e d by 1. M a s t e r w o r k weapons
F o r t h e m a r k e t p r i c e s a n d s t a t i s t i c s o f w e a p o n s see " T a b l e 7-
g r a n t a n o n m a g i c a l +1 b o n u s o n a t t a c k rolls ( t h i s b o n u s does n o t
5 : W e a p o n s " i n C h a p t e r 7 o f t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook.
stack w i t h a weapon's magical augmentation or e n h a n c e m e n t
E a c h m o l d used t o c r e a t e w e a p o n s is u n i q u e i n s h a p e b u t
b o n u s e s to a t t a c k ) . U s e t h e t a b l e b e l o w to m o d i f y t h e m a r k e t p r i c e
r e u s a b l e , a n d is c r e a t e d u s i n g t h e pottery s k i l l (see " P o t t e r y " o n
a n d D C for m a s t e r w o r k c r e a t i o n s .
page 2 2 8 ) . I f t h e T r a d e S k i l l ( b l a c k s m i t h i n g ) c h e c k r e s u l t s i n a
" 1 " , c o n s i d e r t h e m o l d c r a c k e d a n d t h u s u n u s a b l e (i.e., it m u s t b e Item DC Market Price

r e p l a c e d ) . I f a c h a r a c t e r w i s h e s t o forge w e a p o n s n o t i n c l u d e d Armor +8 +150 gp

h e r e , t h e G M s h o u l d use t h e c h a r t b e l o w as a g u i d e t o j u d g e t h e Shield +8 +150 gp
n e c e s s a r y c o m p o n e n t s a n d d i f f i c u l t y l e v e l for t h e task. Weapon *8 +300 gp
S o m e t i m e s , a d v e n t u r e r s m u s t f a c e d a n g e r s t o o great for m u n -
dane weaponry. Skillful artisans c a n fashion minor magical Ornate Chain
weapons using silver and velium.
A rare c r e a t i o n , u s u a l l y r e s t r i c t e d to w a r r i o r s o f n o b i l i t y , o r n a t e
Silver Wealxms: W o r k i n g w i t h silver increases the D C of the item by c h a i n gleams brilliantly i n sunlight and shines like a lantern in the
+4 a n d requires a n enchanted bar o f silver i n addition to the other d a r k . N o t t h e a r m o r o f c h o i c e for t h o s e i n n e e d o f s t e a l t h , t h i s
materials noted below, but it produces blades capable of striking certain b e a u t i f u l s u i t o f c h a i n m a i l i n s t e a d s e r v e s t o d i s t i n g u i s h its w e a r e r
opponents n o t vulnerable to m u n d a n e weaponry (i.e., those w i t h from those around h i m , turning h i m into a rallying point during
large-scale b a t t l e s . O r n a t e c h a i n ' s u s e f u l n e s s isn't l i m -
ited t o s t a n d i n g o u t i n a c r o w d , h o w e v e r , as it also
f u n c t i o n s as +1 chainmail. I n a d d i t i o n , based o n t h e
Table 6-9: SacnpLe Weapons anb ShieLbs k i n d o f e n c h a n t e d m e t a l used i n t h e c r e a t i o n o f t h e
Weapon Ingredients DC c h a i n a r m o r , t h e w e a r e r g a i n s b o n u s e s as s h o w n b e l o w .
Spear Spear head mold, oak shaft, sheet of metal 14
Ornate Chain T y p e Bonus
Dagger Dagger mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 15
Silver Cha+I
Throwing A x e Axe head mold, sheet metal 15 (yields 3) Electrum Cha +2
Shuriken Shuriken mold, sheet of metal 15 (yields 10) Gold Cha+3
Javelin Javelin mold, sheet of metal 17 (yields 2 )
Platinum Cha +4, magic resistance (1)
Bastard Sword Dual-edged blade mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 17
Velium Cha +5, cold resistance (1),
Long Sword Long blade mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 17 magic resistance (2)
Mace Mace head mold, oak shaft, sheet of metal 17
Short sword Short blade mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 17 Acrylia Armor
Battle Axe Double-axe head mold, oak shaft, sheet of metal 18 E v e r since the discovery of acrylia o n L u c l i n , black-
s m i t h s h a v e struggled to f i n d t h e m e a n s to i n c o r p o r a t e
Scimitar Curved blade mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 18
its a w e s o m e m a g i c a l p o t e n t i a l i n t o as m a n y c r e a t i o n s
Two-Handed Hammer Large hammer mold, oak shaft, sheet of metal 18 as p o s s i b l e . A f t e r m u c h effort, a m a s t e r h i g h elven
Two-Handed Sword Heavy blade mold, hilt mold, sheet of metal 18 s m i t h d e t e r m i n e d t h a t t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n of "clear mana"
Pole Arm Appropriate mold, oak shaft, sheet of metal 20 (see " C l a r i f y M a n a " s p e l l , p. 2 3 8 ) i n t o r e f i n e d a c r y l i a
ore kept the acrylia itself from breaking d o w n . O n c e
Buckler Buckler mold, sheet of metal 15
t h e p i e c e s o f a c r y l i a r e q u i r e d for use i n t h e a r m o r w e r e
Shield, Small Steel Small shield mold, 2 sheets of metal ? f o r m e d (rings for c h a i n o r s h e e t s for p l a t e - a n d - m a i l ) ,
Shield, Large Steel Large shield mold, 4 sheets of metal 20 t h e n t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of t h e armor itself s o o n fol-
Shield, Tower Tower shield mold, 6 sheets of metal 30 l o w e d . T h e c o s t o f o b t a i n i n g t h e s e i t e m s c a n vary
greatly, s i n c e a v i a l o f clear m a n a i n v o l v e d c a n o n l y b e
c r e a t e d by t h e m o s t p o w e r f u l e n c h a n t e r s , w h o c a n thus
c h a r g e as little o r as m u c h as t h e y d e s i r e , i n m o s t c a s e s .
damage reduction x/silver or w i t h certain vulnerabilities tosilver). S i l v e r
Acrylia Piece Ingredients DC
weapons cost t h e usual market price + 100 gp.
Acrylia ring 1 bar of acrylia, vial of clear mana, file 32
V e l i u m Weapons: W h i l e d i f f i c u l t to forge p r o p e r l y ( + 1 0 t o t h e
b l a c k s m i t h i n g D C s g i v e n b e l o w ) , v e l i u m weapons c a n process Sheet of acrylia 1 bar of acrylia, vial of clear mana, sheet mold 33
( P r o c D C 2 0 ) a blast o f c o l d , d e a l i n g l d 4 p o i n t s o f c o l d d a m a g e .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e w e a p o n h a s a +1 e n h a n c e m e n t b o n u s t o b o t h
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Table 6-10: Smitheb Armor

Armor Components DC Market Price
Studded leather Leather armor, 2 0 metal studs II 2 5 gp
Scale mail Leather armor, 16 sheets of metal, scale mold 14 5 0 gp
Chain shirt 12 metal rings, 2 chain jointings 17 100 gp
Chainmail 2 0 metal rings, 6 chain jointings 17 150 gp
Breastplate 12 sheets of metal, 5 leather paddings, 4 medium molds 18 2 0 0 gp
Splint mail Leather armor, 10 sheets of metal, 5 leather paddings 1? 2 0 0 gp
Banded mail 2 0 sheets of metal, 4 medium molds 22 2 5 0 gp
Half-plate 16 sheets of metal, 8 leather paddings, 4 chain jointings, 4 medium molds 26 6 0 0 gp
Full plate 2 0 sheets of metal, 10 leather paddings, 6 medium molds 26 1,500 gp
Ornate silver chain 16 metal rings, 6 chain jointings, 6 bars of enchanted silver 28 4 , 3 0 0 gp
Ornate electrum chain 16 metal rings, 6 chain jointings, 6 bars of enchanted electrum 30 7 , 3 0 0 gp
Ornate gold chain 16 metal rings, 6 chain jointings, 6 bars of enchanted gold 32 12,300 gp
Ornate platinum chain 16 metal rings, 6 chain jointings, 6 bars of enchanted platinum 34 21,500 gp
Ornate velium chain 16 metal rings, 6 chain jointings, 6 bars of enchanted velium 36 3 2 , 6 0 0 gp
Acrylia chain 2 0 acrylia rings, 6 chain jointings 36 Min. 2 4 , 6 0 0 gp
Acrylia plate 2 0 sheets of acrylia, 6 leather paddings, 4 chain jointings, 4 medium molds 38 Min. 2 5 , 0 5 0 gp
Royal velium armor 12 sheets of metal, 10 leather paddings, 6 medium molds, 10 bars of enchanted velium 41 2 ? , 5 5 0 gp

T h e a r m o r p r o d u c e d is e q u i v a l e n t t o e i t h e r + 3 chainmail o r + 3
half-plate a n d b o t h possess t h e f o l l o w i n g b o n u s e s : S t r + 2 , h p + 4 ,
magic resistance ( 4 ) , magic save + 1 .
Royal Velium Armor
T h e C o l d a i n d w a r v e s o f V e l i o u s h a v e c r a f t e d w i t h v e l i u m far
longer t h a n a n y other race, a n d they h a v e u n c o v e r e d secrets o f
c o n s t r u c t i o n t h e y s h a r e w i t h o n l y t h e c l o s e s t a n d dearest of a l l i e s .
T h e m e a n s o f s m i t h i n g t h i s a r m o r , w o r n o n l y by t h e i r o w n n o b l e s ,
is o n e o f t h e s e m o s t c h e r i s h e d secrets.
R o y a l v e l i u m a r m o r is + 3 full plate w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g b o n u s e s :
S t r + 1 , D e x + 1 , C o n + 1 , c o l d r e s i s t a n c e ( 2 ) , m a g i c r e s i s t a n c e (2).
Brewing
W h i l e most associate t h e v o c a t i o n o f b r e w i n g w i t h levity a n d
c e l e b r a t i o n , d e v o t e d b r e w e r s regard t h e i r p r o f e s s i o n as a s e r i o u s
task w i t h a r i c h a n d h o n o r e d h i s t o r y . T h a t h i s t o r y b e c a m e m y t h
l o n g ago, h o w e v e r , so w h i l e d w a r v e s , e l v e s , a n d h a l f l i n g s a l l c l a i m
r e s p o n s i b i l i t y for t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n o f a l c o h o l to N o r r a t h , f e w p a y
t h e m a n y h e e d . A f t e r a l l , s u c h a w o n d r o u s gift m o s t likely
o r i g i n a t e d w i t h t h e gods.
B r e w i n g is essentially a simple process, a b l e n d of art and science n o
more difficult d i a n baking a cake. T h e creation of a standard beer begins
w i t h heating a m ixture of malted barley a n d water into m a s h . T h e brewer
transfers the mash to a vat for clarifying, extracting sweetness from t h e
mash by blending it w i t h hot water. T h e sweet amber liquid that results
from clarifying is called wort. T h e brewer boils the wort i n a brew kettle
a n d adds hops at a specified time. A d d i n g hops early increases the brew's
bitterness; adding more delicate hops later i n theboilingprocess mellows
d i e taste. T h e brewer allows the wort to cool and fi Iters out the spent hops
a n d o d i e r solids before transferring it to a fermentation cask. H e r e , t h e
brewer adds yeast to the m i x to begin the fermentation process, w h i c h
lasts for a week or two (longer fermenting produces a stronger beer). A t
various stages, the brewer may add j u ices or other substances to flavor the
beer a n d may choose to ferment the brew a second time to smooth t h e
taste. T h e brewer allows his creation to age for a m o n t h t h e n transfers it
to a cask for sale.
Inebriation
O n e o f t h e m a i n s t a y s o f t h e E v e r Q u e s t u n i v e r s e is t h e
a b i l i t y o f t h e c h a r a c t e r s to b e n e f i t f r o m s t r o n g d r i n k . I n -
e b r i a t i o n is a t best a m i x e d b l e s s i n g — s t r o n g w a r r i o r s c a n
h o l d t h e d r i n k d o w n , m i n i m i z i n g its h a r m f u l effects, b u t
t h o s e w i t h lesser c o n s t i t u t i o n s a r e m e r e l y a d d l e d by its
effects, b e c o m i n g p r o g r e s s i v e l y m o r e useless as t h e y d r i n k .
A c h a r a c t e r c a n c o n s u m e a n u m b e r of strong drinks equal
to h i s C o n s t i t u t i o n m o d i f i e r w i t h n o ill effects. T h e r e a f t e r ,
h e m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e s a v e w i t h a D C d e t e r m i n e d by t h e
potency o f any brew consumed (herein called a n A l c o h o l
T o l e r a n c e D C , e v e n t h o u g h it's a F o r t i t u d e s a v e a n d n o t a
skill c h e c k ; however, characters w i t h ranks in the A l c o h o l
T o l e r a n c e s k i l l m a y use t h a t s k i l l t o g a i n a b o n u s o n t h i s
F o r t i t u d e s a v e , as d e s c r i b e d i n p. 1 0 9 o f t h e EverQuest:
Player's Handbook). Failure indicates that t h e character
suffers a m e t a b o l i c p e n a l t y to o n e o r m o r e a b i l i t y s c o r e s , a n d
p o s s i b l y to o t h e r traits as w e l l (for s t a n d a r d a l c o h o l i c d r i n k s ,
t h e p e n a l t y is - 2 t o D e x t e r i t y , I n t e l l i g e n c e , a n d W i s d o m ) .
A s u c c e s s f u l s a v e for n o n m a g i c a l b r e w s i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e
c h a r a c t e r suffers o n l y h a l f t h o s e effects (-1 t o D e x , I n t , a n d
W i s ) and also receives a +2 metabolic bonus o n any c h e c k s
i n v o l v i n g S t r e n g t h o r C o n s t i t u t i o n (but n o t to Strength or
C o n s t i t u t i o n scores). I n t h e case o f magic brews, the c h a r -
a c t e r m a y a l s o g a i n a n u m b e r o f a d d i t i o n a l effects based o n
t h e type o f b r e w w i t h a s u c c e s s f u l c h e c k .
N o t e that t h e penalties associated w i t h inebriation d o
s t a c k , a l t h o u g h t h e b o n u s e s d o n o t . A c h a r a c t e r w h o fails
three Fortitude saves has a - 6 metabolic penalty to D e x t e r -
ity, I n t e l l i g e n c e , a n d W i s d o m . A c h a r a c t e r w h o fails t w i c e
a n d t h e n succeeds has a c o m b i n e d penalty of - 5 to e a c h of
t h o s e t h r e e a b i l i t y s c o r e s as w e l l as a + 2 b o n u s o n S t r e n g t h
and C o n s t i t u t i o n checks. A character w h o succeeds twice
has a c o m b i n e d penalty o f - 2 to Dexterity, Intelligence, a n d
W i s d o m and a +2 bonus o n Strength and Constitution
checks.

W i n e m a k i n g applies t h e s a m e principals i n a slightly different W h e t h e r p o s i t i v e o r n e g a t i v e , t h e effects o f e a c h d r i n k

manner. T h e w i n e m a k e r extracts the flavor and aroma from the
b a s e i n g r e d i e n t s by c h o p p i n g , c r u s h i n g , p r e s s i n g , b o i l i n g , o r
s o a k i n g t h e m . S h e adds sugar, yeast, a n d o t h e r s u b s t a n c e s t o t h e
base; t h e w h o l e t h e n f e r m e n t s i n a c o v e r e d v e s s e l for 3 t o 1 0 days.
T h e w i n e m a k e r strains the liquid from the pulp into a n airtight
last for a n u m b e r o f m i n u t e s e q u a l t o 2 0 - t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s
C o n s t i t u t i o n m o d i f i e r before t h a t i n d i v i d u a l d r i n k ' s effects
e n d a n d n o longer contribute to any c u m u l a t i v e metabolic
penalty o r bonus from inebriation.
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fermentation vessel. A f t e r a period of several weeks, the bubbling
c e a s e s , a n d t h e b r e w e r s i p h o n s t h e w i n e off its s e d i m e n t s a n d i n t o
a n o t h e r f e r m e n t a t i o n v e s s e l . T h e w i n e m a k e r repeats t h i s p r o c e s s
t w i c e m o r e o v e r a p e r i o d o f 2 to 4 m o n t h s , t h e n b o t t l e s t h e c l e a r ,
fully f e r m e n t e d w i n e . T h e w i n e is t h e n left to age for at least s i x
m o n t h s , a n d o f t e n for years.
F o r M a r j y r u m C e r r e e z a , M a s t e r T i n k e r e r of A k ' A n o n , t h e t i m e
i n v o l v e d i n b r e w i n g ( a n o t h e r a r t at w h i c h s h e e x c e l l e d ) was too
m u c h . O v e r a period of years she tinkered together the g n o m i s h
b r e w b a r r e l . W i d e l y r e g a r d e d as t h e s i n g l e greatest c o n t r i b u t i o n by
g n o m e s to m o d e r n c i v i l i z a t i o n , t h e g n o m i s h b r e w b a r r e l c o n t a i n s
all t h e e l e m e n t s n e e d e d to b r e w beer, w i n e , or l i q u o r i n a m u c h
s h o r t e r t i m e . A l l m a j o r c i t i e s h a v e a t least o n e s u c h i t e m , b u t t h e
4 0 0 gp cost — n o t i n c l u d i n g t h e p r i c e of s h i p p i n g — prevents
m o s t c a s u a l b r e w e r s f r o m o w n i n g o n e . S e e " T i n k e r i n g " o n page
2 3 4 for m o r e i n f o n n a t i o n o n g n o m i s h b r e w b a r r e l s .
Most standard forms of alcohol h a v e a predictable effect upon the
consumer. T h i n k i n g becomes confused, inhibitions are lessened, a n d
coordination is dulled. T h o s e more accustomed to strong drink may
benefit somewhat from increased vigor a n d hardiness.
A l l T r a d e S k i l l (brewing) c h e c k s require that the brewer have
a brewing barrel.
Essential Alcohol
T h e r e are t h o u s a n d s o f d i f f e r e n t v a r i e t i e s o f beer, w i n e , a n d
spirits s u c h as v o d k a , a n d t h e t i m e r e q u i r e d to p r e p a r e t h e s e are
d i s c u s s e d a b o v e . U s e t h e s e b a s i c d e s c r i p t i o n s as g u i d e l i n e s for a n y
v a r i e t y of " h o m e b r e w " a c h a r a c t e r m a y d e s i r e to c r e a t e .
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Beer
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e simplest term for the thousands of tastes, textures,
hues, a n d names by w h i c h it is k n o w n , beer is found in every village, keep,
and castle in N o r r a t h . S h o r t beer, d w a r v e n ale, legion lager, a n d odier
such drinks q u e n c h the diirst of h u m a n , elf, a n d iksar alike.
Effects: Standard.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 c p to 1 g p / m u g ; 5 to 5 0 gp/cask.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 12.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B a r l e y , m a l t , h o p s , fruits ( o p t i o n a l ) ,
brewing barrel.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (10-15).
Vooka
D e s c r i p t i o n : A n unaged, colorless distilled spirit made from
f e r m e n t e d p o t a t o e s , v o d k a is t y p i c a l l y s e r v e d by t h e s h o t or m i x e d
w i t h j u i c e s . M a n y o t h e r r e c i p e s c a l l for v o d k a , a n d m o s t b r e w e r s
k e e p a b o t t l e o r t w o o n h a n d for t h a t r e a s o n .
Effects: Standard.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 gp/bottle.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 20.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Potatoes, water, brewing barrel.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (11).
Wine
D e s c r i p t i o n : A s t a n d a r d b e v e r a g e for m i d d l e a n d u p p e r classes,
w i n e c o m e s i n a t h o u s a n d v a r i e t i e s based u p o n t h e base i n g r e d i -
e n t , t h e f e r m e n t a t i o n t i m e , its a d d i t i v e s , a n d h o w m a n y years it
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spends in the bottle. T y p i c a l l y , the higher the D C and the longer
the b o t t l i n g period, the tastier the w i n e crafted by the brewer.
Effects: Standard.
M a r k e t Price: 1 to 100 gp or more per bottle
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 14-
Components R e q u i r e d : Base ingredient, sugar, yeast, spice
m i x (elven w i n e ) , honey (mead), brewing barrel.
Trade S k i l l ( D C ) : Brewing (12) [light red and w h i t e wines],
(16) [mead], (25) [top shelf elven wine].
C e r t a i n very potent brews b r i n g a d d i t i o n a l consequences to
the standard effect, effects w h i c h may be positive or negative.
Positive effects do n o t ensue unless the character succeeds at the
usual Fortitude check. Unpleasant effects develop whether or n o t
the character succeeds o n the check, unless otherwise stated.
Specialty brinks
There is m u c h debate as to the qualities o f a master brewer.
M a n y c o m m o n folk say the test is i n the p i n t of beer or ale, w h i l e
more h i g h b r o w types c l a i m a brewer's w i n e is the truest test o f
skill. I n N o r r a t h , though, true connoisseurs of alcohol k n o w that
specialty drinks such as gnomish spirits or OP T u j im's Fierce Brew
are the masterpieces o f brewing. A n d adventurers k n o w that
while lesser alcohol can get t h e m plenty worked up, the true magic
comes from drinks like these.
BLeebing Brain
D e s c r i p t i o n : A s aptly named as any brew i n N o r r a t h , Bleeding
Brain's origin remains a mystery. Connoisseurs regard this c o n -
c o c t i o n as a sort o f alcoholic delicacy, an experience one must
prepare for mentally as w e l l as physically — for i t w i l l usually n o t
be repeated for months or years to come. A character w h o fails to
resist Bleeding Brain's unpleasant side effects often becomes
singularly, manically devoted to whatever purpose crosses his
m i n d . Otherwise, the character loses all v o l i t i o n and interest i n
his surroundings, except perhaps for another shot of Bleeding
Brain.
Effects: Ironically, Bleeding Brain wards off the efforts of
others to c o n t r o l or cajole the character, granting h i m a +4
metabolic bonus o n saving throws against all mind-affecting
spells and effects. I n a d d i t i o n , he gains a + 1 S t r e n g t h bonus if the
Fortitude check succeeds. Bleeding B r a i n carries double the
penalty to Intelligence and W i s d o m scores as other brews ( D e x -
terity is affected n o r m a l l y ) .
M a r k e t Price: 30 gp/bottle.
A l c o h o l Tolerance D C : 22.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : V o d k a , spice m i x , gnomish spirits,
brewing barrel.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (23).
BootBeer
D e s c r i p t i o n : A testament to the creativity o f the t r o l l race,
boot beer is a rank, barely fermented c o n c o c t i o n that nonetheless
holds tremendous appeal for trolls and their ogre cousins. Brewers
need pay n o particular heed t o the proportions o f the ingredients;
it is more important to o i l and fold the boots to reduce airflow and
leakage as m u c h as possible.
Effects: Boot beer stifles hunger and instills an odd, almost hallucino-
genic euphoria in the character. One side-effect of this exhilaration is a
+2 metabolic bonus to Strength and Constitution. However, the
character also becomes overconfident and thus apathetic in the face of
danger: he suffers a - 2 penalty to Reflex saves while under the influence
of die boot beer. These affects are cumulative with the standard
metabolic bonuses and penalties of inebriation.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 gp/boot.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 18.
Components R e q u i r e d : 2 well-oiled boots, swamp vegetables,
swamp mushrooms, malt, water, m i l k , brewing barrel.
Trade S k i l l ( D C ) : Brewing ( 2 0 ) .
Fayhioer Port
D e s c r i p t i o n : W i d e l y considered the most sophisticated of
beverages, Faydwer port is an elegant c o m b i n a t i o n of the finest
wines o n the c o n t i n e n t . T h e preferred d r i n k of the high elven
upper class, connoisseurs place great importance o n the origin of
a cask, w i t h preference given to that produced i n and around
Felwithe.
Effects: Faydwer port inspires socialization, granting a + 1
metabolic bonus to Charisma. T h i s is i n a d d i t i o n to the standard
effects o f i n e b r i a t i o n .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 50 gp/bottle.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 10.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 parts elven wine, 1 part red wine, 1
part w h i t e w i n e , brewing barrel.
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Brewing ( 2 5 ) .
FayOioer Shaker
D e s c r i p t i o n : A precarious blend o f t r a d i t i o n a l c o n t i n e n t a l
favorites, the well-brewed Faydwer shaker combines the finest
elements o f its component parts. T h e mead sweetens the fruit of
the wine, the ale provides robustness and a creamy texture, and
the spirits sharpen each flavor i n t o a crisp but balanced whole.
Hosts of d i p l o m a t i c functions c o m m o n l y serve Faydwer shakers i n
an effort to add an air o f u n i t y t o the gathering.
Effects: T h e Faydwer shaker inspires socialization, granting a
+1 metabolic bonus o n Diplomacy checks. T h i s is i n a d d i t i o n to
the standard effects of i n e b r i a t i o n .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 15 gp/bottle.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 13.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Equal portions of elven w i n e , gnomish
spirits, dwarven ale, mead, brewing barrel.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (20).
Gnomish Spirits
D e s c r i p t i o n : A fine example o f experimentation bearing posi-
tive, non-explosive results, gnomish spirits h i t the stomach like a
collapsing glacier. T h e icy c h i l l slowly spreads from the gut to the
extremities before fading i n an implosive wave of w a r m t h . Over-
indulgence leads t o a state o f feverish delirium, w h i c h some
gnomes c l a i m is a pathway to enlightenment (and others regard
as a pathway to the infirmary). Excess spirits are n o t wasted, but
instead serve as a potent cleaning agent w h e n made i n t o firewater.
T h i s fact alone gives gnomish spirits a dubious reputation w i t h
other races, but many humans and halflings find it quite addictive.
Effects: G n o m i s h spirits purify the drinker's body o f very mild
toxins such as those produced by n o n l e t h a l spider bites and bee
stings, effectively granting a metabolic bonus of poison resistance
( 1 ) . T h i s is i n a d d i t i o n to the standard effects of inebriation.
Refermenting gnomish spirits w i t h vodka i n a gnomish brew
barrel (Trade S k i l l [brewing] D C 22) yields firewater, a product
often used by tinkers (see " T i n k e r i n g " o n page 234). Firewater
acts as a solvent, breaking d o w n mundane glues and cleaning
almost any surface of grime.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 8 gp/bottle.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 18.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Rice, a swatch of spider silk, a giant
wasp poison sac, vinegar, yeast, water, brewing barrel.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (20).
HalpLing Stouter
D e s c r i p t i o n : O f t e n referred t o as "pie i n a glass" by its propo-
nents, halfling stouter impresses those expecting a weaker beverage
from halfling hands; some have likened a shot to "taking a brick
and berry pie to the face." M i s t y acorns fall only from those oak
trees of the same name that grow i n Misty T h i c k e t and Rivervale.
Effects: H a l f l i n g stouter is very filling, equal to eating a snack
(see " B a k i n g " o n page 206). I n a d d i t i o n to the standard effect,
the character gains a +1 bonus o n Fortitude checks i n v o l v i n g
further alcoholic beverages for the next hour.
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Mana Potions ("Palatable Mana")

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e l i q u i d m a n a t h a t e n c h a n t e r s c a n c r e a t e v i a t h e thicken mana l i n e o f spells ( d e s c r i b e d a t t h e e n d o f t h i s c h a p t e r )
posed a c h a l l e n g e t o m a s t e r b r e w e r s t h a t t h e y s i m p l y h a d t o t a c k l e : t h e stuff i n its base f o r m is i n d i g e s t i b l e a n d c a u s e s b o d i l y h a r m
to t h o s e w h o a t t e m p t t o i m b i b e it. I f b r e w e r s c o u l d a t least s o l v e t h e first p r o b l e m , t h e n t h e y m i g h t c r e a t e s o m e t h i n g t h a t w a s u s e f u l .
If they could c o n q u e r both, then they would h a v e a c c o m p l i s h e d m u c h .
A s it t u r n s o u t , t h e y w e r e n o t a b l e t o s o l v e t h e h a r m f u l effects o f t h e r a w m a g i c f l u i d , b u t t h e y d i d f i n d a m e a n s o f i n c o r p o r a t i n g
t h e l i q u i d m a n a i n t o a w i n e f e r m e n t a t i o n p r o c e s s t h a t y i e l d e d a d r i n k a b l e a n d p o t e n t i a l l y e f f e c t i v e b r e w g e n e r a l l y k n o w n as palatable
mana.
E f f e c t s : A non-spellcasting c h a r a c t e r m a y b e c o m e inebriated from d r i n k i n g this brew, but gains n o additional benefits. W h e n
a c h a r a c t e r w i t h a m a n a p o o l d r i n k s a d o s e o f palatable mana, h e m u s t m a k e a F o r t i t u d e s a v i n g t h r o w as if h e h a d i n g e s t e d a n o r m a l
a l c o h o l i c b e v e r a g e . A f a i l e d s a v e results i n t h e u s u a l effects o f i n e b r i a t i o n ( w h i c h w i l l affect t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s m a n a p o o l , s i n c e b o t h
I n t e l l i g e n c e a n d W i s d o m are r e d u c e d ) , a n d also suffers a f i x e d a d d i t i o n a l p e n a l t y to h i s m a x i m u m m a n a p o o l . I f t h e roll is s u c c e s s f u l ,
t h e n t h e c h a r a c t e r g a i n s t h e u s u a l effects as w e l l as a b o o s t t o h i s c u r r e n t m a n a p o o l , t h o u g h t h e s p e l l c a s t e r ' s s y s t e m still s u s t a i n s
s u c h a j o l t t h a t a p e n a l t y to m a x i m u m m a n a is s t i l l a p p l i e d , b u t i n t h i s c a s e t h e p e n a l t y is a r a n d o m a m o u n t . T h e c u r r e n t m a n a b o n u s
or t h e m a x i m u m m a n a p e n a l t y d e p e n d s o n t h e v a r i e t y o f palatable mana.

Palatable Mana Alcohol Current Mana Maximum Mana Market

Type Tolerance D C Bonus* Penalty" Price
Viscous 14 3 I1/2dl0 100 gp
Cloudy 16 6 20/3dlO 2 0 0 gp
Clear 18 10 28/4dl0 5 0 0 gp
Distilled 20 15 38/5dl0 3 , 0 0 0 gp
Purified 22 20 45/6dl0 8 , 0 0 0 gp

* This bonus applies only on a successful Alcohol Tolerance check.

" This penalty applies on either a failed (the fixed number before the " / " ) or successful (the random amount after the " / " ) Alcohol Tolerance check.

T h e p e n a l t y t o m a x i m u m m a n a d i s a p p e a r s a t t h e rate o f o n l y 1 p o i n t p e r day. T h e r e f o r e , it t a k e s n e a r l y a m o n t h for t h e p e n a l t y

of 2 8 p o i n t s f r o m a dose o f palatable clear mana to fade e n t i r e l y f r o m t h e s p e l l c a s t e r ' s s y s t e m .
T h e s e m a n a b o n u s e s a n d p e n a l t i e s s t a c k , so a c h a r a c t e r c o u l d d r i n k t w o v i a l s o f palatable viscous mana, f a i l i n g o n b o t h c h e c k s
a n d for a total m a x i m u m m a n a p e n a l t y o f 2 2 ( o r h e c o u l d s u c c e e d t w i c e for a c u r r e n t m a n a b o n u s o f 6 m a n a a n d a m a x i m u m m a n a
penalty o f 4 d l 0 ) .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : L i q u i d m a n a ( a n y o f t h e f i v e t y p e s ) , grapes, sugar, yeast, b r e w i n g b a r r e l .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (25).

^ — - ^ ' * *• < — N
»• I

M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 gp/bottle. * V e l i u m dust i n t h i s c a s e refers n o t t o t h e a c t u a l o r e , b u t t o a

A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 18. powdery, mineshaft-loving l i c h e n n a t i v e to V e l i o u s .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : V o d k a , raspberries, blackberries, misty
acorns, pepper, brewing barrel. OgreSioiLL
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (18) . D e s c r i p t i o n : O g r e s w i l l l i n e s t h e s h e l v e s o f O g g o k ' s bars a n d is
a great s o u r c e o f p r i d e t o b r e w e r s t h e r e . D e s p i t e , o r p e r h a p s d u e t o
Minotaur Hero Brew ogre c l a i m s t h a t it tastes l i k e l i q u e f i e d c h i c k e n , t h i s froglok-based

D e s c r i p t i o n : Y e a r s after t h e d i s c o v e r y o f V e l i o u s , bards y e t l i q u o r rarely f i n d s a d m i r e r s o u t s i d e o f t h e F e e r r o t t . W h i l e n o t

s t r i v e for t h e perfect m e t a p h o r t o d e s c r i b e t h i s m o s t potent p a r t i c u l a r l y s t r o n g i n a l c o h o l i c c o n t e n t , t h e p u n g e n t a r o m a is

c o n c o c t i o n o f the C o l d a i n d w a r v e s . F o l l o w i n g its i n t r o d u c t i o n t o usually e n o u g h to dissuade e v e n t h e most curious.

Kaladim, a tradition q u i c k l y arose w h e r e i n d w a r v e n soldiers E f f e c t s : S t a n d a r d , b u t d r i n k i n g ogre s w i l l a n d a p p e a r i n g t o

downed a tankard then smashed their mugs over e a c h other's
skulls. T h o s e s o l d i e r s s t i l l s t a n d i n g o f t e n d e v o l v e d i n t o f r o t h i n g ,
u n d i s c i p l i n e d b e r s e r k e r s , a n d so t h e p r a c t i c e q u i c k l y p a s s e d o u t o f
f a v o r w i t h d w a r v e n g e n e r a l s . F o r t h o s e w h o c a n s t o m a c h it,
M i n o t a u r H e r o Brew bolsters courage, instills ferocity, a n d pushes
t h e body b e y o n d n o r m a l l i m i t a t i o n s .
E f f e c t s : A successful A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e c h e c k grants t h e
i m b i b e r a +3 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s t o S t r e n g t h a n d C o n s t i t u t i o n , a n d
a + 2 b o n u s t o a l l s a v i n g t h r o w s a g a i n s t fear s p e l l s a n d effects. T h e
c h a r a c t e r also suffers a - 2 p e n a l t y to I n t e l l i g e n c e a n d W i s d o m a n d
a - 2 penalty to Spot checks. T h e s e bonuses a n d penalties replace
t h e s t a n d a r d effects o f i n e b r i a t i o n . S h o u l d t h e c h a r a c t e r fail a n
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e c h e c k , h e must immediately m a k e a Fortitude
s a v e ( D C 2 0 ) o r pass o u t for a n u m b e r o f m i n u t e s e q u a l t o 1 0 - h i s
C o n bonus.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 10 g p / t a n k a r d ; 5 0 0 gp/cask.
Alcohol Tolerance D C : 30.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 3 p a r t s m a l t , 2 parts w a t e r , 2 parts
s h o r t beer, v e l i u m d u s t * , yeast, b r e w i n g b a r r e l .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (35).
e n j o y it g r a n t s t h e d r i n k e r a + 2 c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s o n C h a r i s m a -
based c h e c k s a m o n g ogres w h o w i t n e s s t h e d r i n k i n g a n d w h o h a v e
n o other reason to dislike the character.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 sp/bottle.
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e D C : 16.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : F r o g l o k m e a t , m a l t , yeast, w a t e r , b r e w -
ing barrel.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (14).
Ol' Tujim's Fierce Breio
D e s c r i p t i o n : F o r d e c a d e s t h e s t a n d a r d by w h i c h a l l o t h e r beers
are m e a s u r e d , O l ' T u j i m ' s m a i n t a i n s a l o y a l f o l l o w i n g a c r o s s t h e
face o f N o r r a t h . W h i l e its i n g r e d i e n t s h a r d l y differ f r o m o t h e r a l e s ,
t h e e a r l y i n t r o d u c t i o n o f h o p s e n h a n c e s t h e brew's b i t t e r n e s s .
C a r e f u l b r e w i n g r o u n d s o u t t h e f l a v o r w i t h o u t l e s s e n i n g its f o r c e ;
first-time d r i n k e r s o f O l ' T u j i m ' s t h u s l i k e n t h e i r e x p e r i e n c e t o
h a v i n g one's m o u t h bored out w i t h sandpaper.
E f f e c t s : O l ' T u j i m ' s f i e r c e b r e w d i s a b l e s t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s gag
r e f l e x a n d h i s s e n s e o f taste. A d d i t i o n a l l y , if t h e c h a r a c t e r m a k e s
t h e b r e w ' s A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e c h e c k , h e g a i n s a +1 m e t a b o l i c
 EverQuestRPG'.GacneMaster'sGuibe
b o n u s to C o n s t i t u t i o n w h i l e t h e a l c o h o l is i n effect. T h e s e effects
are i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s t a n d a r d effects o f i n e b r i a t i o n . FLetching
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 gp/cup; 5 0 gp/cask. L o n g ago a n i n v e n t i o n for c u r b i n g h u n g e r , n o w a m a i n s t a y i n war
Alcohol Tolerance D C : 20. t h a t h a s b e c o m e a n art form all its o w n , a r c h e r y i n its most basic form

C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B a r l e y , h o p s , m a l t , yeast, brewing is a s i m p l e p r a c t i c e r e q u i r i n g o n l y f i r m l e n g t h s o f w o o d , a s h a r p k n i f e ,

barrel. a n d bits o f t w i n e a n d feather. S i m p l i c i t y i n v a r i a b l y falls t o c o m p e -

t i t i o n a n d necessity, h o w e v e r , a n d f l e t c h i n g is n o different. T h e
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (16).
d e d i c a t e d f l e t c h e r n o w progresses i n h i s trade by crafting better bows
a n d m o r e d a n g e r o u s arrows, t o t h e p o i n t w h e r e a r c h e r y rivals
Skunk Breath Ale
b l a d e w o r k i n its c a p a c i t y for d a m a g e .
D e s c r i p t i o n : O r i g i n a l l y d e v e l o p e d to p r e v e n t d w a r v e n w a r dogs
T r a d e S k i l l ( f l e t c h i n g ) c o m b i n e s t w o s e p a r a t e tasks: t h e boyar's
from b i t i n g their trainers, d w a r v e s e x t o l t h e virtues of S k u n k B r e a t h
(or b o w y e r ' s ) f a s h i o n i n g o f b o w s a n d t h e f l e t c h e r ' s c r e a t i o n o f
ale as a v e r m i n a n d spouse r e p e l l e n t . T h i s p u n g e n t b r e w severely
arrows. W h i l e m e r c h a n t s r e g u l a r l y offer b o w s a n d a r r o w s for sale
c h a l l e n g e s those a c c u s t o m e d to w e a k e r , less a r o m a t i c beverages,
to c u s t o m e r s , t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e i r wares b a r e l y suffices for h u n t i n g
a n d further c h a l l e n g e s t h e d r i n k e r ' s c o m p a n y t o r e m a i n i n h i s
r a b b i t s , m u c h less for rigorous a d v e n t u r i n g . T h e r e f o r e , many
p r e s e n c e . S k u n k B r e a t h ale o f t e n serves as a rite o f passage for t h o s e
a d v e n t u r e r s c h o o s i n g t o u t i l i z e b o w s f a s h i o n e d for t h e i r o w n use.
j o i n i n g m a r t i a l orders, e s p e c i a l l y a m o n g t h e d w a r v e s a n d t h e i r allies.
Archery i n t h e EverQuest: Role-Playing Game combines the
Effects: A character w h o makes her A l c o h o l Tolerance check
features o f b o t h t h e b o w a n d arrow to d e t e r m i n e range, attack a n d
after i m b i b i n g S k u n k B r e a t h a l e g a i n s a +1 m e t a b o l i c b o n u s t o
damage bonuses, and e v e n delay and other modifications. E a c h bow
S t r e n g t h a n d C o n s t i t u t i o n as w e l l as a d d i t i o n a l r e s i s t a n c e t o a n y
a n d t h e i n d i v i d u a l parts o f e a c h arrow c o n t r i b u t e c u m u l a t i v e l y to
effects based o n u n p l e a s a n t o d o r s . T h e c h a r a c t e r m a y a d d h e r
these statistics. E i t h e r o n e o r t w o T r a d e S k i l l ( f l e t c h i n g ) c h e c k s is
A l c o h o l T o l e r a n c e bonus as a c i r c u m s t a n c e bonus o n saves
necessary to c r e a t e a bow. A successful final c h e c k results i n e i t h e r
related to h e r olfactory sense. D e p e n d i n g o n h e r c o m p a n y , t h e
o n e b o w o r f i v e arrows. F a i l u r e s are d i s c u s s e d b e l o w .
c h a r a c t e r a l s o r i s k s b e c o m i n g t h e d e a t h o f t h e party, suffering a -
3 p e n a l t y to C h a r i s m a w i t h r e s p e c t to a n y c r e a t u r e t h a t h a s a s e n s e
of s m e l l , a n d t h a t h a s n o t also p a r t a k e n o f S k u n k B r e a t h a l e , for
Boios
a n u m b e r o f h o u r s e q u a l t o 10 - t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s C o n m o d i f i e r . A n y S i m p l e b o w c o n s t r u c t i o n r e q u i r e s o n l y a p r u n e d shaft o f w o o d
beast d e v o u r i n g t h e c h a r a c t e r d u r i n g t h i s t i m e w i l l l i k e l y regret i t , a n d a l e n g t h o f s t r i n g . S k i l l e d f l e t c h e r s a d d o t h e r tools to t h e i r kits
a l t h o u g h t h i s is o f l i t t l e c o n s o l a t i o n t o t h e d e c e a s e d . to i n c r e a s e p e r f o r m a n c e . T h e c h o i c e o f s t r i n g i n f l u e n c e s t h e
smoothness of firing t h e arrow; k n i v e s a n d planes reshape the
T h e a b o v e effects a r e a l l i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s t a n d a r d effects o f
w o o d , r e p r e s e n t i n g s p e c i a l t r e a t m e n t s t o t h e b o w t h a t alter its
inebriation.
f l e x i b i l i t y a n d t h u s ease t h e p u l l ; a n d t h e a d d i t i o n o f c a m s or t h e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 14 s p / t a n k a r d ; 7 0 gp/cask.
c o n s t r u c t i o n as a c o m p o s i t e c o m p o n e n t adjusts t h e bow's t e n s i o n
Alcohol Tolerance D C : 20. d r a m a t i c a l l y , a l l o w i n g for m o r e t e l l i n g c r i t i c a l b l o w s .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : S k u n k scent glands, 1 part g n o m i s h T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e s d i s p l a y t h e m o s t c o m m o n w o o d s used for
spirits, 2 parts s h o r t beer, m a l t , yeast, b r e w i n g b a r r e l . bows a n d t h e c o m p o n e n t s that c u m u l a t i v e l y alter t h e bow's
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Brewing (25). statistics and the cost o f the materials i n v o l v e d . M a r k e t prices c a n
be a s s u m e d t o b e r o u g h l y t w i c e t h e c o s t o f t h e m a t e r i a l s u s e d .
The Bretoer anb Tanning Agents " N o r m a l " bows cost 3 5 gp (shortbow) a n d 7 5 gp (longbow), a n d
possess statistics equivalent to hemp-strung hickory bows using the
T h e w i s e t a n n e r o r t a i l o r o f t e n engages a b r e w e r ' s s e r v i c e s i n
following fletching rules. A masterwork bow, discussed in the EverQuest:
o r d e r to c o r r e c t l y p r o d u c e c e r t a i n t a n n i n g a g e n t s . T h e e x c h a n g e
Player's Handbook, c a n be constructed as a "knifed hickory bow."
b e n e f i t s b o t h : t h e t a i l o r r e c e i v e s i n g r e d i e n t s n e c e s s a r y for h i s
w o r k , a n d t h e b r e w e r c o l l e c t s a n e w o u t f i t for h e r t r o u b l e s . W o o d : H i c k o r y , e l m , ash, a n d oak trees grow throughout Norrath, but
darkwood originates only i n d i e Burning W o o d s of K u n a r k and refuses
K i o l a trees grow p r i m a r i l y o n t h e i s l a n d s d o t t i n g t h e O c e a n o f
to grow elsewhere. S h a d e w o o d , e v e n rarer, is found only deep w i t h i n the
Tears, although merchants carry them throughout the
G r i n d i n g Forest o f L u c l i n . M o s t seekers o f shadewood trees cannot
C o m m o n l a n d s a n d F a y d w e r . P a e a l a trees g r o w o n l y o n L u c l i n ,
distinguish t h e m from other types of wood (Wilderness L o r e E C 2 5 ) , so
primarily in H o l l o w s h a d e M o o r a n d Shadeweaver's T h i c k e t .
must purchase it at a n exorbitant rate.
E q u i v a l e n t : D e p e n d i n g o n the type of wood used, the expert fletcher
c a n transform a b o w into a mighty b o w (see " S p e c i a l a n d
S u p e r i o r I t e m s " i n C h a p t e r 7 of the EverQuest: Player's Hand-
book). H i c k o r y bows h a v e t w o different costs depending o n
Table 6-11: BrecoebTanning Agents w h e t h e r the fletcher is constructing a shortbow or longbow,
Tanning Agent Ingredients Brewing D C Market Price w h ile costs for the other woods are the same regardless of the bow
Aviak-egg oil Aviak egg, w a t e r 10 constructed (fletcher's option).
Cod oil Cobalt c o d , w a t e r 11 5gp A t t a c k B o n u s : A fletcher may opt to use special processes o n
Drake-egg oil Drake egg, w a t e r 11 5pp his wood that will result i n a masterwork bow (+1 attack bonus)
o r e v e n a s u p e r i o r m a s t e r w o r k b o w ( + 2 attack bonus). W h i l e this
Heady kiolas 4 drams kiola sap, w a t e r 12 'gp process is n a m e d after a special c a r v i n g tool used to shape the
Heady paeala 2 drams paeala sap, w a t e r 12 gp
3
bow, the cost a n d process also takes into consideration the
Paeala tannin Paeala bark, w a t e r 11 3
gp special oils, etc., used to treat the wood; the time a n d difficulty
Yew leaf tannin Yew leaves, w a t e r 11 of properly bracing the bow; etc.
?
gp
Magic yew leaf tannin* Wakening Lands yew leaves, water 13 3 6 gp D e l a y : U s e o f a d o u b l e c a m c a n r e d u c e a b o w ' s d e l a y by
1 (see " I t e r a t i v e A t t a c k s " i n C h a p t e r 12 o f t h e E v e r Q u e s t :
Player's Handbook).
R a n g e I n c r e m e n t : T h e range increment of a bow reflects the
* Note: Y e w leaves other t h a n those found i n the
m a x i m u m distance i n feet a n archer c a n shoot without suffering a
W a k e n i n g L a n d s lack the i n h e r e n t mystical properties required to
penalty. T h i s range m a y be increased either by m a k i n g the bow a
tailor magical garments.
composite b o w o r w i t h the addition of c a m s (see " R a n g e d C o m b a t " i n
C h a p t e r 12 o f the EverQuest: Player's Handbook).
C r i t i c a l D a m a g e : T h e addition o f c a m s gives a b o w t h e
p o t e n t i a l to c a u s e e v e n g r e a t e r d a m a g e o n a s u c c e s s f u l c r i t i c a l h i t .

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S n e a k B o n u s : A f t e r firing from h i d i n g , a n archer may add this a T r a d e S k i l l ( f l e t c h i n g ) c h e c k w i t h a D C equal to t h e base D C , as

b o n u s to a S n e a k c h e c k to r e m a i n u n d e t e c t e d by o t h e r s w h o
might have heard the attack.
D C : T h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f a b o w is a two-step process. F i r s t , t h e
b o w itself a n d its a n d c o m p o n e n t s m u s t be f a s h i o n e d . T h i s requires
d e t e r m i n e d by t h e w o o d of t h e b o w , plus a n y D C modifiers for up to
t w o c o m p o n e n t s . A n o r m a l b o w is m a d e of h i c k o r y a n d h a s a D C 10
to create. I f t h e f l e t c h e r w a n t e d to c r e a t e a c o m p o s i t e p l a n e d
d a r k w o o d bow, t h e n a f l e t c h i n g c h e c k ( D C 3 2 ) is required (base 2 0
for d a r k w o o d b o w , + 1 0 for p l a n e d , a n d + 2 for c o m p o s i t e ) . F a i l u r e at

I this juncture means that all t h e material has been m i n e d .

Table 6-12:Bou>s
Wood Equivalent Cost DC
Hickory Short/longbow 15/40 g p 10
Table 6-14: Bou> Strings
String Range Sneak Cost DC
Elm +1 mighty bow 100 gp 13
Increment Bonus
Ash +2 mighty b o w 150 gp 15
Hemp 0 +0 Isp -5
Oak +3 mighty bow 2 0 0 gp 17
Linen +5 f t . +2 2sp +2
Darkwood + 4 mighty b o w 2 5 0 gp 20
Silk +10 f t . +4 10 gp +8
Shadewood + 5 mighty bow 3 0 0 gp 23

Table 6-13: Optional Boto Components

Component** Atk Bonus Delay Range Increment Critical Multiplier Cost DC
Knife +1 — — — 150 gp +5
Plane +2 — — — 3 0 0 gp +10
Composite — +0 •10 ft. x3 15 gp +2
Single-Cam +0 +20 ft.* x4 100 gp +8
Double-Cam -1 +30 f t * x4 2 0 0 qp +12

* The range o f shadewood bows increases dramatically w i t h the introduction o f cams. A shadewood b o w w i t h one cam has
a range increment o f + 3 0 f t . , and one w i t h t w o cams has a range increment o f + 6 0 f t .
** Only t w o o f these components can be applied t o any one b o w ; a bow cannot be both k n i f e d and planed, nor can it have
more than one o f the composite, single-cam, o r double-cam components.

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A f t e r t h e b o w itself is c o n s t r u c t e d , t h e n it m u s t be strung. T h i s
requires a n o t h e r T r a d e S k i l l ( f l e t c h i n g ) c h e c k w i t h a D C e q u a l to
that above, n o w m o d i f i e d further by t h e string's D C modifier. T h u s ,
the previously m e n t i o n e d c o m p o s i t e p l a n e d d a r k w o o d b o w c o u l d be
s t r u n g w i t h h e m p at a f l e t c h i n g D C o f 27 ( 3 2 [base] - 5 [ h e m p ) .
F a i l u r e at this p o i n t m e a n s o n l y that the s t r i n g h a s b r o k e n .
Arrows
A r r o w s c o n s i s t o f f o u r c o m p o n e n t s : t h e p o i n t , t h e shaft, t h e
fletch, a n d the nock. A n archer's c h o i c e of arrow influences a
n u m b e r o f s t a t i s t i c s . T h e c h o i c e o f shaft c a n g r a n t a d a m a g e
bonus; t h e material o f the point m a y allow the arrow to penetrate
a target's D R ( b u t g r a n t s n o a c t u a l d a m a g e b o n u s ) ; t h e s h a p e o f
t h e f l e t c h i n g c a n p r o v i d e a n a t t a c k b o n u s ; a n d t h e size o f t h e n o c k
c a n effectively increase the bow's range i n c r e m e n t .
D a m a g e B o n u s : A r r o w shafts are most c o m m o n l y crafted o f
w o o d , but c a n be m a d e f r o m b o n e , c e r a m i c , o r steel. T h e m a t e r i a l
of the shaft c a n c a u s e the a r r o w t o d e a l greater d a m a g e w h e n it h i t s .
Magic A t t a c k : C e r t a i n s u b s t a n c e s used as a r r o w h e a d s m a y
a l l o w t h e a r r o w t o p e n e t r a t e d a m a g e r e d u c t i o n as i f it w e r e
e n c h a n t e d . N o t e that the arrow does not gain any actual attack or
damage bonuses from this c o m p o n e n t .
A t t a c k B o n u s : T h e s h a p e o f a n a r r o w ' s f l e t c h i n g h a s a great
i m p a c t o n t h e a r r o w ' s a b i l i t y to fly true. T h o s e a r r o w s w i t h w e l l -
designed fletchings grant t h e archer a bonus to attack rolls. N o t e
t h a t t h i s b o n u s does s t a c k w i t h t h a t g a i n e d f r o m a n a r r o w ' s
m a s t e r w o r k q u a l i t y , if a p p l i c a b l e .
R a n g e I n c r e m e n t : T h e range i n c r e m e n t of a bow reflects t h e
m a x i m u m d i s t a n c e i n feet a n a r c h e r c a n s h o o t w i t h o u t suffering
a p e n a l t y . T h i s range m a y e f f e c t i v e l y be i n c r e a s e d by t h e s h a p e o f
a n arrow's n o c k .
DC: T h e D C t o c r a f t a set o f f i v e a r r o w s e q u a l s t h e base
f l e t c h i n g D C of t h e s h a f t , p l u s a n y m o d i f i e r s for t h e c o m p o n e n t s .
For e x a m p l e , a bone-shafted arrow w i t h a silver point, round
f l e t c h i n g , a n d a s m a l l n o c k is D C 19 (base 1 3 , + 3 for s i l v e r p o i n t ,
+ 0 for r o u n d f l e t c h i n g , + 3 for s m a l l n o c k ) . S i n c e e a c h s u c c e s s f u l
T r a d e S k i l l (fletching) c h e c k results i n the c r e a t i o n of five arrows,
t h e costs listed b e l o w r e f l e c t a p u r c h a s e o f f i v e f u l l sets o f
components.
F o r e x a m p l e , t h e m o s t b a s i c a r r o w uses a field p o i n t , w o o d s h a f t ,
r o u n d f l e t c h , a n d large n o c k . T h e t o t a l c o s t for t h e s e c o m p o n e n t s
is 2 5 c p , or 1 gp for 2 0 a r r o w s (as listed i n t h e E v e r Q u e s t : Player's
Handbook). T h e D C t o s u c c e s s f u l l y c o m b i n e t h e s e c o m p o n e n t s is
10, a n d failure m e a n s t h e i n g r e d i e n t s a r e w a s t e d .
The Ultimate Arrow
T h e e x p l o r a t i o n o f N o r r a t h ' s m o o n , L u c l i n , resulted
i n n e w d i s c o v e r i e s for m a s t e r s o f a l l trade s k i l l s . M a n y o f
t h e s e d i s c o v e r i e s c e n t e r e d a r o u n d t h e p e c u l i a r ore c a l l e d
acrylia, found especially in the T e n e b r o u s Mountains
a n d s o - c a l l e d A c r y l i a C a v e r n s o f t h e d a r k side o f t h e
m o o n . N o t o n l y c a n acrylia be fashioned into arrow-
heads that c a n h a r m creatures i m m u n e to n o n m a g i c a l
w e a p o n s , b u t a s m a l l group o f g r a n d m a s t e r w e a p o n s m i t h s
a n d f l e t c h e r s h a s a l s o l e a r n e d t o s m i t h a c r y l i a i n t o arrow
shafts t h a t c a n h o l d a r r o w h e a d s m a d e o f t h e c o n d e n s e d
essences o f shadow, ice, or flame — peculiar substances
found only in Maiden's Eye on L u c l i n . T h e s e condensed
substances form ideal arrowheads w h e n a t t a c h e d to
a c r y l i a s h a f t s ; o d d l y , o t h e r shafts t u r n b r i t t l e a n d useless.
T o properly balance the arrows, the fletcher c o m -
bines t h e m with shield fletches and small nocks. If the
f l e t c h e r is n o t c a r e f u l , t h e s t a b i l i z i n g p o w e r of t h e a c r y l i a
shafts fails, m e l t i n g b o t h t h e shaft a n d a r r o w h e a d i n t o
slag. T h e r e s u l t o f a s u c c e s s f u l c h e c k is a set o f five
c o n d e n s e d s u b s t a n c e a c r y l i a a r r o w s , o f t e n c a l l e d "ulti-
mate arrows."
S e e " B l a c k s m i t h i n g " e a r l i e r i n t h i s c h a p t e r for i n f o r -
m a t i o n a b o u t t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f a c r y l i a shafts a n d
condensed-substance arrowheads.
P o w e r s : E a c h condensed-substance arrow functions
as a + 5 a r r o w t h a t c a n p r o c e s s ( P r o c D C 1 8 ) a n a d d i -
t i o n a l 1 d 8 p o i n t s o f d a m a g e , w i t h t h e d a m a g e type based
o n t h e type of c o n d e n s e d s u b s t a n c e u s e d : c o n d e n s e d i c e
arrows deal extra cold damage, c o n d e n s e d flame arrows
d e a l fire d a m a g e , a n d c o n d e n s e d s h a d o w a r r o w s d e a l
m a g i c d a m a g e . N o s a v e is a l l o w e d to r e d u c e t h i s d a m a g e ,
although energy resistance applies normally.
C o s t : 6 0 0 g p for f i v e a r r o w s .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Blacksmithing or fletching (45).

Table 6-15: Arrows

Component Type Damage Bonus Magic Attack Attack Bonus Range Increment Cost DC
Shaft
onari
Wood +0 — — 5cp 10
Bone +1 — — — 15 gp 13
Ceramic +2 — — — 30 gp 16
Steel +3 — — — 5 0 gp 1?
Point
Steel — — — — Isp +0
Silver — silver — — 3gp +3
Velium — +1 — — 12 g P
+6
Acrylia — +5 — — 6 5 gp +14
r Iprfn inn

Round — — +0 5cp +0
Parabolic — — +1 — 2 0 gp +5
Shield — — + 2 — 35 gp +10

Large — — — +0 ft. 5cp +0

Medium — — — +10 Ft. 1
gp +1
Small — — — +20 ft. 3gp +3

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JetoeLcrapt
I m a g e s of n o b i l i t y i n v a r i a b l y i n c l u d e j e w e l - e n c r u s t e d c r o w n s ,
g l i m m e r i n g n e c k l a c e s , a n d g o l d e n rings s t u d d e d w i t h m a g n i f i c e n t
gems. T h e master jewelers w h o serve the wealthy often b e c o m e
affluent t h e m s e l v e s , but t h e v e r y n a t u r e a n d e x p e n s e o f t h e i r
p r o f e s s i o n m a k e s s u c h a r t i s a n s rare. M o s t o f t e n , a j e w e l c r a f t e r
follows in t h e footsteps o f h i s a n c e s t o r s , w h o h a v e s e r v e d a r e g i o n ' s
r u l i n g class for g e n e r a t i o n s . T h e y a c q u i r e p r e c i o u s g e m s f r o m
a d v e n t u r e r s or t h r o u g h m i n i n g a n d f a s h i o n t h e m i n t o e x q u i s i t e
w o r k s o f art, w h i c h are t h e n sold to t h e few a f f l u e n t a r i s t o c r a t s
w h o c a n afford t h e m . I n s u c h a l i m i t e d m a r k e t , a n e s t a b l i s h e d
f a m i l y e n t e r p r i s e m a y s e r v i c e a h u n d r e d s q u a r e m i l e s or m o r e for
generations without competition.
T h e well-informed k n o w that mystically i n c l i n e d jewelcrafters
surpass t h e i r m u n d a n e c o u n t e r p a r t s by e n c h a n t i n g t h e p r e c i o u s
m e t a l s i n v o l v e d i n t h e i r craft. S u c c e s s f u l results y i e l d jewelry
i m b u e d w i t h a v a r i e t y of e n h a n c e m e n t s , w h o s e m a g i c a l p r o p e r t i e s
are based u p o n t h e p a r t i c u l a r g e m s a n d p r e c i o u s m e t a l s the
j e w e l c r a f t e r uses. M o r e p r e c i o u s m e t a l s i n c r e a s e t h e d i f f i c u l t y i n
f a s h i o n i n g t h e j e w e l r y . T e c h n i q u e s for t h e rarer, m o r e e x p e n s i v e
gems are less w e l l u n d e r s t o o d e v e n b y v e t e r a n s of t h e trade ( w h o
o f t e n j e a l o u s l y guard w h a t t r i c k s a n d s e c r e t s t h e y d o u n c o v e r ) , so
m o r e p r e c i o u s gems m e a n m o r e c o m p l e x c r a f t i n g . T h e r e f o r e ,
j e w e l c r a f t i n g e v e n at t h e a p p r e n t i c e l e v e l is f i n a n c i a l l y t a x i n g .
F u r t h e r , o n l y e n c h a n t e r s c a n c a s t t h e s p e l l s n e c e s s a r y to i m b u e
the m e t a l s w i t h m a g i c , so m o s t a d v e n t u r e r s w h o m a s t e r j e w e l c r a f t
b e l o n g to t h a t class.
J e w e l c r a f t p r o c e e d s i n t w o stages: T h e g e m is first c u t , f a c e t e d ,
a n d p o l i s h e d , t h e n is p l a c e d i n t o a s e t t i n g c o m p o s e d of p r e c i o u s
m e t a l s . T h e j e w e l e r m o s t e f f e c t i v e l y c a r r i e s o u t t h e first stages o f
j e w e l c r a f t in a w o r k s h o p . H e r e h e k e e p s h i s t u m b l e r , cutting
wheel, acids, and polishing implements. In optimal conditions, in
a w o r k s h o p , a j e w e l e r r e q u i r e s f r o m t w o to t h r e e d a y s o f d e d i c a t e d
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Valuing Success anb Failure
A f a i l e d s k i l l c h e c k w h e n o n e is c r e a t i n g m u n d a n e
jewelry m e a n s hours spent repolishing and resetting the
g e m in h o p e s o f s a l v a g i n g a lesser w o r k . E a c h failure w i t h
a g i v e n g e m d e c r e a s e s its resale v a l u e by 1 0 % . F a i l u r e
w i t h e n c h a n t e d m e t a l s y i e l d s g r a v e r results. M a g i c a l
e n e r g i e s d a m a g e d or d e n a t u r e d by p o o r f a c e t i n g or
setting distort — a n d s o m e t i m e s e v e n c r a c k a n d thus
destroy — the jewelry. T h e jeweler may recover 1 0 % of
the gem's and metal's worth, and in s u c h a case n o
s e c o n d a t t e m p t m a y be m a d e .
S u c c e s s w i t h m u n d a n e m a t e r i a l s adds to t h e c o m -
b i n e d v a l u e of t h e goods. T h e degree o f t h e s u c c e s s
determines the quality of the craftsmanship and there-
fore t h e v a l u e a d d e d to t h e f i n a l p r o d u c t . T h e a d d e d
v a l u e e q u a l s a p e r c e n t a g e of t h e c o s t o f t h e goods e q u a l
to t h e a m o u n t by w h i c h t h e j e w e l e r e x c e e d s t h e D C o f
t h e r o l l . F o r i n s t a n c e , if t h e v a l u e of t h e p r e c i o u s m e t a l
a n d g e m s used to c r e a t e a n o n m a g i c a l p i e c e o f j e w e l r y is
1 0 0 gp a n d t h e D C for t h e w h o l e p i e c e is 2 0 , t h e n a
c h a r a c t e r w h o g e n e r a t e s a total of 25 w i l l add 5 % to t h e
v a l u e o f t h e i t e m a n d be a b l e to s e l l it for 105 gp to a
discriminating customer.
S u c c e s s f u l c r e a t i o n o f m a g i c a l j e w e l r y results i n i t e m s
w i t h m a r k e t p r i c e s as listed i n t h i s s e c t i o n of t h e trade
skills.
w o r k t o c u t , f a c e t , a n d p o l i s h a g i v e n g e m . I n t h e f i e l d , the a r t i s a n
r e q u i r e s m o r e t i m e , a n d relies o n h i s j e w e l e r ' s k i t — a s o m e w h a t
portable case c o n t a i n i n g a loupe, special k n i v e s , a small tumbler,
a n d s e t t i n g tools.
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Encbanteb Jewelry
N o t e v e r y s h i n y t r i n k e t p i c k e d o u t of a m o n s t e r ' s lair is s u i t a b l e Table 6-17: Gems
for j e w e l c r a f t . T h e f o l l o w i n g list i n c l u d e s a l l g e m s c u r r e n t l y Gem Cost
k n o w n to b e n e f i t f r o m e n c h a n t m e n t a n d j e w e l c r a f t . I n f o r m a t i o n
Amber 2 6 gp
is a r r a n g e d as f o l l o w s :
Amethyst 8 5 gp
M e t a l : O n l y silver, electrum, gold, p l a t i n u m , and v e l i u m that
Aquamarine 3sp
h a v e b e e n e n c h a n t e d w i t h t h e p r o p e r s p e l l by a n e n c h a n t e r m a y
be c r a f t e d i n t o a n i t e m t h a t w i l l p r o v i d e m a g i c a l b e n e f i t s t o a Azurite 7 5 gp
wearer. W i t h the e x c e p t i o n of v e l i u m , most major cities sell these Black pearl 210 gp
m e t a l s i n t h e f o r m of p u r i f i e d bars. O n l y t h e C o l d a i n d w a r v e s of Black sapphire 1,200 gp
T h u r g a d i n s e l l t h e p u r i f i e d f o r m of v e l i u m (as o p p o s e d to v e l i u m
Blue diamond 3 , 0 0 0 gp
o r e ) , a n d t h e y d o n o t s e l l it c h e a p l y . M e t a l p r i c e s are s h o w n i n
Bloodstone 5gp
T a b l e 6 - 1 6 , b e l o w . N o t e t h a t t h e s e p r i c e s are for a p u r e f o r m of t h e
m e t a l , so t h a t i n t h e i n s t a n c e o f a b a r o f g o l d , its w e i g h t " i n g o l d " Carnelian ?gp
m a y be less t h a n t h e gold p i e c e s s p e n t t o a c q u i r e it, but its p u r i t y Cat's eye agate 2gp
is top grade. G e m p r i c e s c a n be f o u n d o n T a b l e 6-17.
Chert 1
gp
W h i l e m u n d a n e jewelcrafting might involve multiple varieties Diamond 2 , 5 0 0 gp
o f g e m s set t o g e t h e r i n r i n g s , n e c k l a c e s a n d o t h e r j e w e l r y , t h e
Emerald 140 gp
n a t u r e o f e n c h a n t m e n t s l i m i t s m a g i c a l j e w e l r y to o n e g e m a n d
Fire emerald 8 5 0 gp
o n e bar of the appropriate m e t a l per piece.
A n y o f t h e j e w e l r y i n t h i s s e c t i o n m a y be c r e a t e d i n a n u m b e r Fire opal 5 5 0 gp

o f d i f f e r e n t forms, s u c h as rings, b r a c e l e t s , b r a c e r s , t i a r a s , e a r r i n g s , Garnet 4 5 gp

e t c . T h e f o r m of t h e i t e m is up to t h e j e w e l e r , b u t i n o r d e r to c o n f e r Gypsum 5sp
its m a g i c a l b o n u s e s to a w e a r e r , it m u s t fit i n o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
Hematite 15 sp
slots: ear, finger, head, neck, or wrist.
Jade 3 7 gp
Effect: L i k e m o s t trade s k i l l i t e m s , j e w e l r y grants arcane
Jacinth ? 0 0 gp
b o n u s e s to t h e w e a r e r u n l e s s i n d i c a t e d o t h e r w i s e .
Jasper 8gp
M a r k e t P r i c e : T h i s r e p r e s e n t s t h e s e l l i n g p r i c e of t h e i t e m .
Lapis lazuli 1
gp
Malachite 5sp
Onyx 7gp
Opal 180 gp
Pearl 4 7 gp
Table 6-16: Precious Metal Prices Peridot 100 gp
Metal Price per Purified Bar Ruby 1,500 gp
Silver 5gp Sapphire 1,000 gp
Electrum 2 5 gp Star rose quartz 11 gp
Gold 100 gp Star ruby 7 0 0 gp
Platinum 1,000 gp Topaz 53 gp
Velium 2 , 5 0 0 gp Turquoise 'gp
Wolf's eye agate 2gp
Zircon 15 sp

Amber
D e s c r i p t i o n : A m b e r is a t r a n s l u c e n t fossil r e s i n o f v e g e t a b l e
Azurite
o r i g i n , u s u a l l y p a l e y e l l o w i n c o l o r b u t s o m e t i m e s t i n g e d r e d or
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s d e e p b l u e c r y s t a l e n a b l e s a w e a r e r to resist to
b r o w n . W h e n e n c h a n t e d , it a u g m e n t s t h e w e a r e r ' s s t r e n g t h .
most caustic fluids.
Metal Effect DC Market
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Price
Silver Acid save +1 10 100 gp
Silver +1 to Strength-based rolls 9 5 0 0 gp
Electrum Acid save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
Electrum Str +1 and +1 to Strength-based rolls 13 2250 gp
Gold Acid save +3 20 7 0 0 gp
Gold Str +2 1? 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Platinum Acid save +4 26 1,600 gp
Platinum Str +2 and +1 to Strength-based rolls 27 6,250 gp
Velium Acid save +5 32 3,21? gp
Velium Str +3 and +1 to Strength-based rolls 35 12^50 gp

Black Pearl
Amethyst D e s c r i p t i o n : A far rarer v e r s i o n of t h e c o m m o n p e a r l , t h e s e
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s purplish crystal gains the property of d a m p - g e m s greatly i n c r e a s e t h e w e a r e r ' s r e s i s t a n c e to p h y s i c a l i n j u r y .
e n i n g e l e c t r i c a l fields. DC Market Price
Metal Effect
Metal Effect DC Market DR 2/+1 16 1 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Silver
Price
Electrum DR 3/+1 22 4 2 , 5 0 0 gp
Silver Electricity save +1 10 112 gp 1 0 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Gold DR 4 / 2 + 28
Electrum Electricity save +2 14 4 0 0 gp 38 1 9 5 , 5 0 0 gp
Platinum DR 5/ 2 +

Gold Electricity save +3 20 ? 0 0 gp DR 6 / 3 48 3 4 2 , 0 0 0 gp

Velium +

Platinum Electricity save +4 26 1,600 gp

Velium Electricity save +5 32 331 g P

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BLack Sapphire Chert

D e s c r i p t i o n : S o d e e p l y b l u e as to f o o l t h e e y e , b l a c k s a p p h i r e s D e s c r i p t i o n : O n e of t h e m a n y v a r i t i e s of q u a r t z , c h e r t s t a v e s off
i r o v i d e h e n e f i r s s i m i l a r r n iade i e w e l r v . : h e i l l effects o f a c i d .
Metal Effect DC Market Price Metal Effect DC Market Price
Silver +7 bonus hit points;+5 mana 11 3 , 4 0 0 gp Silver Acid resistance ( 2 ) 8 2 0 0 gp
Electrum +8 bonus hit points; +6 mana 17 3 , 8 0 0 gp Electrum Acid resistance (3) 12 3 0 0 gp
Gold +7 bonus hit points; +7 mana 25 4 , 2 0 0 gp Gold Acid resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
Platinum +14 bonus hit points;+7 mana 33 5 , 6 0 0 gp Platinum Acid resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,251 gp
Velium +17 bonus hit points;+11 mana 41 3 7 , 2 0 0 gp Velium Acid resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,126 gp

Bloodstone diamond
D e s c r i p t i o n : A g r e e n i s h c h a l c e d o n y s p e c k l e d w i t h r e d spots o f D e s c r i p t i o n : Rare, translucent, a n d incredibly resilient, dia-
jasper, t h e b l o o d s t o n e i n c r e a s e s a c h a r a c t e r ' s r e s i l i e n c e . m o n d s f o r m a b u l w a r k a g a i n s t a l l m a n n e r o f m a g i c a l effects.
Metal Effect DC Market Price Metal Effect DC Market Price
Silver +1 to Constitution-based rolls n 5 0 0 gp Silver All resistances (2) 20 1,600 gp
Electrum Con +1 and +1 to Constitution-13 2,250 gp Electrum All resistances ( 4 ) 2b 3,200 gp
based rolls Gold All resistances ( 6 ) 32 4 , 8 0 0 gp
Gold Con +2 1? 4 , 0 0 0 gp Platinum All resistances ( 8 ) 40 6 , 4 0 0 gp
Platinum Con +2 and +1 to Constitution- 2 7 6 , 2 5 0 gp Velium All resistances (10) 48 8 , 0 0 0 gp
based rolls
Velium Con +3 and +1 to Constitution- 35 12,250 gp Emeralo
based rolls D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s c l e a r , d e e p g r e e n v a r i e t y o f beryl w a r d s off
t h e d a m a g i n g effects o f fire.
BLueDiamonb Metal Effect DC Market Price

D e s c r i p t i o n : R e p r e s e n t i n g t h e greatest c h a l l e n g e to a j e w e l e r ' s Silver Fire save +1 10 181 gp

s k d l , t h e n i g h l e g e n d a r y b l u e d i a m o n d c o n f e r s u n p a r a l l e l e d resis- Electrum Fire save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
t a n c e to t h e d a n g e r s o f N o r r a t h a n d f u n c t i o n s as a c o n d u i t for t h e Gold Fire save +3 20 7 0 0 gp
flow o f m a n a .
Platinum Fire save +4 2b 1,600 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Velium Fire save +5 32 3,300 qp
Silver All saves +2; mana +2 22 5 , 4 0 0 gp
Electrum All saves +3; mana +3 28 1 0 , 6 0 0 gp Fire EcneraLo
Gold All saves +4; mana +4 34 1 7 , 8 0 0 gp D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s rare v a r i e t y o f e m e r a l d i m p r o v e s a t t a c k
Platinum All saves +5; mana +5 42 2 7 , 0 0 0 gp p r e c i s i o n for a n y m e l e e a t t a c k . T h e b o n u s e s a r e to a t t a c k a n d
Velium All saves +6; mana +6 50 3 6 2 , 2 0 0 gp d a m a e e rolls.
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Cornelian Silver +1 damage 12 1,000 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s reddish variety o f c h a l c e d o n y bolsters t h e Electrum +1 damage; +1 attack 18 3 , 0 0 0 gp
wearer's reaction time. Gold +2 damage; +1 attack 24 6 , 0 0 0 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price Platinum +2 damage; +2 attack 30 7 , 0 0 0 gp
Silver +1 bonus to initiative 8 5 0 gp Velium +3 damage; +3 attack 38 1 7 , 0 0 0 gp
Electrum +2 bonus to initiative 12 2 0 0 gp
Gold +3 bonus to initiative 18 4 5 0 gp Fire Opal
Platinum +4 bonus to initiative 24 1,261 gp D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e brilliant red gems greatly increase t h e
Velium +5 bonus to initiative 30 3,336 gp w e a r e r ' s d u r a b i l i t y . T h e A C c o m p o n e n t o f t h e s e i t e m s is c o n s i d -
ered a natural armor bonus, n o t a n a r c a n e bonus.
Cat's Eye Agate Metal Effect DC Market Price

D e s c r i p t i o n : V a r i e g a t e d i n c o l o r , a h a n d f u l o f agates m a y Silver +7 bonus hit points; +1 A C 11 4 , 4 0 0 gp

i n c l u d e j e t b l a c k , b r i l l i a n t g r e e n , a n d b l u e l a c e s t o n e s . T h e r e is n o Electrum +7 bonus hit points; +1 A C 16 4 , 8 0 0 gp
m i s t a k i n g t h e cat's eye form, w h i c h w h e n e n c h a n t e d gives t h e Gold +11 bonus hit points; +1 A C 22 5 , 2 0 0 gp
wearer a n air o f c h a r m a n d authority.
Platinum +14 bonus hit points; +2 A C 30 11,800 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Velium +17 bonus hit points; +3 A C 38 5 3 , 0 0 0 gp
Silver +1 to Charisma-based rolls 7 5 0 0 gp
Electrum Cha +1 and +1 to Charisma- 13 2 , 2 5 0 gp Garnet
based rolls D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e o f t e n y e l l o w - r e d o r violet-red s t o n e s t u r n
Gold Cha+2 17 4 , 0 0 0 gp roars i n t o w h i s p e r s .
Platinum Cha +2 and +1 to Charisma- 27 6 , 2 5 0 gp Metal Effect DC Market Price
based rolls Silver Sonic save +1 10 100 gp
Velium Cha +3 and +1 to Charisma- 35 12,250 gp Electrum Sonic save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
based rolls Gold Sonic save +3 20 7 0 0 gp
Platinum Sonic save +4 2b 1,600 gp
Velium Sonic save +5 32 3,181 gp
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Gypsucn Lapis Lazuli

Description: A crystal often found w i t h i n cavities of lime- D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s d e e p b l u e m i n e r a l e n h a n c e s the body's
s t o n e , t h i s u s u a l l y t r a n s l u c e n t g e m k e e p s t h e b o d y s t i l l a n d safe r e s i s t a n c e to d i s e a s e .
f r o m t h e v i b r a t o r y effects of s o n i c a t t a c k s . Metal Effect DC Market Price
Metal Effect DC Market Price Silver Disease resistance (2) 8 2 0 0 gp
Silver Sonic resistance (2) 8 2 0 0 gp Electrum Disease resistance (3) 12 3 0 0 gp
Electrum Sonic resistance (3) 12 3 0 0 gp Gold Disease resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
Gold Sonic resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp Platinum Disease resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,251 gp
Platinum Sonic resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,251 gp Velium Disease resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,126 gp
Velium Sonic resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,125 gp
Malachite
Hematite D e s c r i p t i o n : A g r e e n ore of c o p p e r , m a l a c h i t e offers p r o t e c t i o n
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e p r i n c i p l e ore o f i r o n , h e m a t i t e a p p e a r s i n from poison w h e n e n c h a n t e d .
s t e e l gray a n d b l a c k c r y s t a l s or i n red e a r t h y masses. T h i s l a t t e r Metal Effect DC Market Price
f o r m w a r d s fire f r o m t h e w e a r e r w h e n e n c h a n t e d .
Silver Poison resistance (2) 8 2 0 0 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Electrum Poison resistance (3) 12 3 0 0 gp
Silver Fire resistance (2) 8 2 0 0 gp Gold Poison resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
Electrum Fire resistance (3) 12 3 0 0 gp
Platinum Poison resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,250 gp
Gold Fire resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
Velium Poison resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,125 gp
Platinum Fire resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,252 gp
Velium Fire resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,127 gp Onyx
D e s c r i p t i o n : A black stone straight parallel bands of alternat-
Jacinth ing colors, o n y x increases the wearer's deftness.
D e s c r i p t i o n : R e g a r d e d by m a n y as a c r e a t i o n o f t h e gods, t h e s e Metal Effect DC Market Price
b l a c k gems s e e m to possess a c r i m s o n i n n e r l i g h t , a n d e v e n l a c k i n g Silver +1 to Dexterity-based rolls 7 5 0 0 gp
e n c h a n t m e n t s t h e y g i v e t h e i m p r e s s i o n of b e i n g m y s t i c a l l y e m -
Electrum Dex +1 and +1 to Dexterity- 13 2,250 gp
p o w e r e d . O n c e e n c h a n t e d , t h e y w a r d a g a i n s t m a g i c a l effects.
based rolls
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Gold Dex +2 IV 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Silver Magic save +1 10 1,131 gp
Platinum Dex +2 and +1 to Dexterity- 27 6 , 2 5 0 gp
Electrum Magic save +2 14 1,156 gp
based rolls
Gold Magic save +3 20 1,250 gp
Velium Dex +3 and +1 to Dexterity- 35 12,250 gp
Platinum Magic save +4 26 2,375 gp
based rolls
Velium Magic save +5 32 4 , 2 5 0 gp

Jaoe Opal
D e s c r i p t i o n : O p a l s appear in a variety of colors, the most
D e s c r i p t i o n : A d v e n t u r e r s prize j e w e l r y m a d e o f t h i s h i g h l y
i r i d e s c e n t o f w h i c h , w h e n e n c h a n t e d , g r a n t t h e w e a r e r a dodge
d e c o r a t i v e , u s u a l l y g r e e n i s h m i n e r a l , as it e n h a n c e s b o t h m a n a
b o n u s to A C ( n o t a n a r c a n e b o n u s , as for m o s t j e w e l r y ) .
pool a n d t e s i l i e n c e . B e n e f i t s are l i s t e d i n t h e o r d e r of b o n u s h i t
points/mana/AC. Metal Effect DC Market Price

Metal Effect Silver +1 A C vs. ranged attacks 11 1,000 gp

DC Market Price
Silver +1/+1/+0 11 1,400 gp Electrum +1 A C , +2 A C vs. ranged attacks 16 3 , 0 0 0 gp

Electrum +2/+2/+0 16 1,800 gp Gold +2 A C 22 4 , 0 0 0 gp

Gold +4/+3/+1 22 6 , 4 0 0 gp Platinum +2 A C , +3 AC vs. ranged attacks 3 0 5 , 0 0 0 gp

Platinum +5/+4/+1 30 6 , 8 0 0 gp Velium +3 A C 38 ? , 0 0 0 gp

Velium + 8/ 5/ 2
+ + 38 13,600 qp
Pearl
Jasper D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e t r e a s u r e d g e m s , f o u n d w i t h i n the s h e l l s of

D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e d u l l , r e d d i s h f o r m o f j a s p e r e n h a n c e s the c e r t a i n m o l l u s k s , p r o t e c t t h e w e a r e r f r o m t h e r a v a g e s of p o i s o n .
i n s i g h t of t h e w e a r e r . Metal Effect DC Market Price
Metal Effect DC Market Price Silver Poison save +1 10 100 gp
Silver +1 to Wisdom-based rolls ? 5 0 0 gp Electrum Poison save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
Electrum Wis +1 and +1 to Wisdom- 13 2,250 gp Gold Poison save +3 20 7 0 0 gp
based rolls Platinum Poison save +4 26 1,600 gp
Gold W i s +2 1? 4 , 0 0 0 gp Velium Poison save +5 32 3,183 gp
Platinum Wis +2 and +1 to Wisdom- 27 6 , 2 5 0 gp
based rolls Perioot

Velium Wis +3 and +1 to Wisdom- 35 12,250 gp D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s translucent green gem protects the wearer
based rolls f r o m m a g i c a l c o l d effects.
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Silver Cold save +1 10 131 gp
Electrum Cold save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
Gold Cold save +3 20 ? 0 0 gp
Platinum Cold save +4 26 1,600 gp
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Ruby Topaz
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e p r e c i o u s g e m s a l l o w c a s t e r s to p o w e r s p e l l s D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s deep orange g e m i n h i b i t s t h e sptead o f
w i t h less m a n a . M a n a c o s t r e d u c t i o n effects c a n n e v e r r e d u c e t h e d i s e a s e a n d a l s o p r o v i d e s m o d e r a t e p r o t e c t i o n f r o m disease-based
cost o f c a s t i n g a s p e l l to b e l o w 1 m a n a . " S p e c i a l i z e d s p e l l s " refers attacks.
to s p e l l s t h a t b e l o n g to t h e s c h o o l ( s ) o f m a g i c for w h i c h t h e c a s t e r Metal Effect DC Market Price
h a s t h e S c h o o l S p e c i a l i z a t i o n feat.
Silver Disease save +1 10 100 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Electrum Disease save +2 14 4 0 0 gp
Silver —1 mana for specialized spells 12 2 , 0 0 0 gp
Gold Disease save +3 20 ? 0 0 gp
Electrum - 2 mana for specialized spells 18 4 , 0 0 0 gp
Platinum Disease save + 4 26 1,600 gp
Gold - 2 mana for specialized spells. 24 7 , 0 0 0 gp
Velium Disease save +5 32 3,1?1 gp
-1 mana for all other spells
Platinum —3 mana for specialized spells. 32 3 0 , 0 0 0 gp Turquoise
—2 mana for all other spells D e s c r i p t i o n : T u r q u o i s e varies from sky blue to bluish-green
Velium - 4 mana for specialized spell. 40 5 ? , 0 0 0 gp a n d i n u r e s t h e w e a r e r to e x t r e m e s o f c o l d .

- 3 mana for all other spells Metal Effect DC Market Price

Silver Cold resistance ( 2 ) 8 2 0 0 gp
Sapphire Electrum Cold resistance ( 3 ) 12 3 0 0 gp
D e s c r i p t i o n : S p e l l c a s t e r s f a v o r t h e s e d e e p b l u e g e m s for t h e Gold Cold resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
d e t e r m i n a t i o n a n d force o f will they l e n d , b o t h i n o v e r c o m i n g
Platinum Cold resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,251 gp
d i s t r a c t i o n s as t h e y c a s t s p e l l s a n d i n g i v i n g t h e i r d a m a g i n g s p e l l s
m o r e force. T h e " s a v e D C " b o n u s e s n o t e d b e l o w m o d i f y t h e s a v e Velium Cold resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,126 gp

D C s o f a l l t h e w e a r e r ' s e v o c a t i o n spells.
Metal Effect
WOLF'S Eye Agate
DC Market Price
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e w o l f s e y e v a r i e t y o f agate diffuses p u r e l y
Silver +1 to Channeling checks; 11 3 , 0 2 0 gp
m a g i c a l effects targeted u p o n t h e w e a r e r .
+1 save DC
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Electrum +2 to Channeling checks; 16 3 , 0 8 0 gp
Silver Magic resistance ( 2 ) 8 2 0 0 gp
+1 save DC
Electrum Magic resistance ( 3 ) 12 3 0 0 gp
Gold +3 t o Channeling checks; 22 3,180 gp
Gold Magic resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
+1 save DC
Platinum Magic resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,252 gp
Platinum + 4 t o Channeling checks; 29 ?,320 gp
Velium Magic resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,127 gp
+2 save DC
Velium +5 t o Channeling checks; 36 1 9 , 5 0 0 gp Zircon
+3 save DC D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s b r o w n c r y s t a l is o f t e n m i x e d w i t h reds a n d
b l u e s a n d s e e m s to g r o u n d t h e w e a r e r a g a i n s t e l e c t r i c a l forces..
Star Rose Quartz Metal Effect DC Market Price
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p i n k i s h v a r i e t y o f quartz c l a r i f i e s t h e w e a t e r ' s Silver E l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 2 ) 8 2 0 0 gp
m i n d , speeding thought processes a n d e n h a n c i n g r e c o l l e c t i o n .
Electrum E l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 3 ) 12 3 0 0 gp
Metal Effect DC Market Price
Gold E l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 4 ) 17 4 0 0 gp
Silver +1 t o lntellig mce-based rolls 9 5 0 0 gp
Platinum E l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 6 ) 22 1,251 gp
Electrum Int +1 and +1t o lntelligence- 13 2 , 2 5 0 gp
Velium E l e c t r i c i t y resistance ( 8 ) 27 3,126 gp
based rolls
Gold Int +2 17

Platinum Int +2 and + t o lntelligence- 2 7

4 , 0 0 0 gp
6,250 gp
Poison Making
T h e a s s a s s i n ' s b l a d e m a y d e a l t h e b l o w , b u t o f t e n it is n o t t h e
based rolls
b l a d e a l o n e t h a t f i n i s h e s a v i c t i m ' s life. E s c h e w e d by m a n y w h o
Velium Int +3 and + to Intelligence- 35 12,250 gp
d e e m its use d i s h o n o r a b l e , p o i s o n is r e g a r d e d by o t h e r s as s i m p l y
based rolls a n o t h e r tool, n o more disreputable t h a n the arrow or the blade
t h a t bears it. D e s p i t e t h e p r o t e s t a t i o n s o f o t h e r s , p o i s o n m a k e r s
Star Ruby b l i t h e l y p e r f e c t t h e i r craft, k n o w i n g t h e n a y s a y e r s w i l l m o s t o f t e n
D e s c r i p t i o n : G i v e n its effects, it's o b v i o u s w h y bards i n p a r - l o o k t h e o t h e r w a y . W h e n s u r v i v a l is at s t a k e , p r a c t i t i o n e r s
t i c u l a r s e e k o u t e n c h a n t e d v e r s i o n s o f t h i s v a r i e t y o f ruby. T h e m a i n t a i n , it's t i m e to o v e r l o o k s u c h f o n d s c r u p l e s .
bonuses noted below modify the save D C s o f the wearer's mind-
a f f e c t i n g songs and/or s p e l l s . Acquiring Poison Recipes
Metal Effect DC Market Price R o g u e guilds are the m a i n storehouses o f knowledge regarding
Silver +1 save DC f o r songs II 1,000 g p p o i s o n s , e s p e c i a l l y t h e r e c i p e s for t h e i r c r e a t i o n . F o r purposes ol
g a m e p l a y , t h e l e a d e r s o f t h e s e g u i l d s w i l l n o t s h a r e r e c i p e s for
Electrum +2 save DC f o r songs 16 4 , 0 0 0 gp
p o i s o n s w i t h a n y o n e w h o d o e s n o t h a v e a f a c t i o n r a n k o f at least
Gold +2 save DC f o r songs o r 22 5 , 0 0 0 gp +1 w i t h t h a t g u i l d . B e a r i n m i n d a l s o t h a t a n y g i v e n guild possesses
+1 f o r spells the recipes to a finite n u m b e r o f poisons. M o s t o f these are
Platinum +3 save DC f o r songs o r 29 1 3 , 0 0 0 gp probably c o m m o n ones, like spider v e n o m , but a n y given guild

+2 f o r spells c a n likely c l a i m proprietary knowledge o f a handful of poisons.

T h e s e special recipes w i l l o n l y be shared w i t h those most favored
Velium +4 save DC f o r songs o r 36 2 5 , 0 0 0 gp
by t h e g u i l d a n d w h o h a v e p e r f o r m e d great s e r v i c e s for its leaders.
+3 f o r spells F i n a l l y , it's u n l i k e l y t h a t a g u i l d w i l l s h a r e a l l o f e v e n its m o r e
c o m m o n r e c i p e s w i t h a n y o n e i n d i v i d u a l , h o w e v e r trusted. F u r -
t h e r , r e c i p e s w i l l b e s h a r e d o n l y as r e w a r d s for s e r v i c e s r e n d e r e d to
the guild.
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Acquiring Poison Ingrebients
A c q u i r i n g t h e n e c e s s a r y c o m p o n e n t s for p o i s o n m a k i n g is
rarely easy. O f c o u r s e , it's g e n e r a l l y i l l e g a l , t o o , a s m o s t l a n d s
o f f i c i a l l y f o r b i d t h e use a n d sale o f p o i s o n . S o m e i n g r e d i e n t s are
b i o l o g i c a l c o m p o n e n t s o f p o i s o n o u s c r e a t u r e s , w h i c h m u s t be
obtained from h a u n t e d mires, subterranean pits, a n d other d a n -
gerous l o c a t i o n s . R o g u e g u i l d leaders o f t e n c o m m a n d
a d v e n t u r e r s t o quest for p o i s o n i n g r e d i e n t s . S u c h g u i l d s p u r c h a s e
e x t r a p o i s o n s f r o m t h e i r m e m b e r s but p a y s c a n d a l o u s l y l o w p r i c e s
for t h e m .
W h i l e it's r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t p r a c t i t i o n e r s o f t h i s trade s k i l l b e
r e q u i r e d to g a t h e r t h e i r o w n p o i s o n i n g r e d i e n t s , a G M m a y u n d e r
certain c i r c u m s t a n c e s allow a c h a r a c t e r to m a k e a K n o w l e d g e
(street smarts) c h e c k to locate potential c o n t a c t s , a n d t h e n t o
m a k e a G a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n c h e c k to l o c a t e a s o u r c e o f i n g r e d i e n t s
for a p o i s o n . A s G a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n is a C h a r i s m a - b a s e d s k i l l , t h e
c h e c k is m o d i f i e d by t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s s t a n d i n g w i t h t h e l o c a l
rogues' g u i l d . T h e p r i c e o f s u c h i n g r e d i e n t s is a l w a y s a t least h a l f
t h e m a r k e t p r i c e o f t h e p o i s o n itself, a n d m o r e o f t e n t h a n n o t t h e
c h e c k results o n l y i n t h e c h a r a c t e r ' s l o c a t i n g s o m e o n e else w h o is
a l s o w i l l i n g t o p a y for s u c h i n g r e d i e n t s . T h i s m i g h t m a k e t h e
c h a r a c t e r ' s quest t o g a i n t h e c o m p o n e n t s m o r e p r o f i t a b l e , b u t it
doesn't help with creating the poison.
I n cases w h e r e a p o i s o n c o m p o n e n t is a c q u i r e d f r o m a m o n s t e r ,
assume that e a c h slain creature has e n o u g h o f t h e necessary
m a t e r i a l for as m a n y as 6 d o s e s o f a p o i s o n . F o r i n s t a n c e , t h e w i n g s
o f a s i n g l e c h r o m o d r a c c o n t a i n e n o u g h i c h o r for 6 p o t e n t i a l doses
o f t w i s t i n g fugue. I f s u c h a m o n s t e r is s l a i n b y m e a n s t h a t m i g h t
d a m a g e t h e body p a r t i n q u e s t i o n ( e . g . a pox of Bertoxxulous
c a s t u p o n t h e c h r o m o d r a c ) , t h e n o n l y 1 d 6 doses w o r t h o f m a t e r i a l
survive the attack.
Perils O F Using Poison
A c h a r a c t e r h a s a 5 % c h a n c e to expose h i m s e l f t o a
p o i s o n w h e n e v e r h e a p p l i e s it t o a w e a p o n o r o t h e r w i s e
r e a d i e s it for use. A d d i t i o n a l l y , a c h a r a c t e r w h o r o l l s a 1 o n
a n a t t a c k roll w i t h a p o i s o n e d w e a p o n m u s t m a k e a R e f l e x
s a v e ( D C 1 5 ) or a c c i d e n t a l l y p o i s o n h i m s e l f w i t h t h e
weapon.
Poison Immunities
C r e a t u r e s w i t h n a t u r a l p o i s o n a t t a c k s are i m m u n e t o
their o w n poison. N o n l i v i n g creatures a n d creatures w i t h -
out metabolisms are always i m m u n e to poison. O o z e s ,
p l a n t s , a n d c e r t a i n k i n d s o f o u t s i d e r s , for i n s t a n c e , a r e
i m m u n e to poison, a l t h o u g h c o n c e i v a b l y special poisons
c o u l d be c o n c o c t e d t o h a r m t h e m .
Poison Resistance
P o i s o n r e s i s t a n c e h e l p s offset h i t p o i n t d a m a g e c a u s e by
p o i s o n s , b u t offers n o p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t p o i s o n s t h a t
cause ability damage or other forms o f damage. S e e t h e
" P o i s o n " special ability description i n t h e " I n t r o d u c t i o n "
to Monsters of Norrath for d e t a i l s .
Mixing Poisons
W h i l e t h e s p e c i f i c p r o c e s s v a r i e s d e p e n d i n g o n t h e factors
i n v o l v e d , c e r t a i n g e n e r a l steps p e r t a i n t o a l l a t t e m p t s t o m a k e
poison. O n c e a character obtains the proper ingredients, h e
crushes t h e m using a mortar a n d pestle or extracts the c o m p o n e n t
f r o m s u r r o u n d i n g tissue, s u c h as r e m o v i n g v e n o m f r o m a s p i d e r ' s
poison sac, e t c . H e c o m b i n e s t h e ingredients, mindful o f t h e
quantities i n v o l v e d ; t o o m u c h or t o o little a n d t h e p o i s o n m a y
lack potency or c o h e s i o n . T h e c h a r a c t e r t h e n drains the resulting
product into a specially created vial. A t this point, the character
h a s c r e a t e d t h e p o i s o n i n its " n a t u r a l " f o r m as o n e t h a t ' s d e l i v e r e d
by c o n t a c t , i n g e s t i o n , i n h a l a t i o n , o r i n j u r y . T h i s " n a t u r a l " f o r m o f
t h e p o i s o n is t h e type listed o n T a b l e 6 - 1 9 .
H o w e v e r , by m e a n s o f a d d i n g a s u s p e n s i o n — a fluid t h a t
prevents the poison from clotting a n d losing potency over time —
a character skilled i n poison making c a n transform any poison
i n t o a n injury p o i s o n . S u s p e n s i o n s a l l o w t h e p o i s o n t o b o n d t o a
w e a p o n , a n d d i f f e r e n t k i n d s o f p o i s o n s r e q u i r e o n e o f four g e n e r a l
types o f s u s p e n s i o n s t h a t are l i s t e d o n T a b l e 6 - 1 8 . U s u a l l y , a s m a l l
s a m p l e o f s u c h a l t e r e d p o i s o n is tested t o m a k e sure it a d h e r e s
young
p r o p e r l y t o a b l a d e , possesses t h e c o r r e c t c o l o r a n d s c e n t , a n d
f u n c t i o n s i f tested u p o n a r a t o r o t h e r c r e a t u r e b r e d for t h i s
p u r p o s e . F a i l u r e m e a n s a w a s t e d effort a n d t h e loss o f t h e m a t e r i a l
or c o m p o u n d .
O n l y o n e T r a d e S k i l l ( m a k e poison) c h e c k against the D C of
t h e p o i s o n is r e q u i r e d , w h e t h e r o r n o t t h e c h a r a c t e r m a k e s t h e
p o i s o n i n its n a t u r a l f o r m o r i n t h e f o r m o f a s u s p e n s i o n t h a t c a n
be a p p l i e d t o a b l a d e . A s e a c h c h e c k c r e a t e s 1 dose o f p o i s o n a n d
b e c a u s e 1 dose is t h e m i n i m u m q u a n t i t y t h a t w i l l h a v e a n y effect,
it's i m p o s s i b l e for o n e T r a d e S k i l l ( m a k e p o i s o n ) c h e c k t o c r e a t e
p o i s o n i n b o t h its n a t u r a l a n d s u s p e n d e d f o r m ( u n l e s s , o f c o u r s e ,
t h e n a t u r a l f o r m is also o f t h e injury v a r i e t y , i n w h i c h c a s e t h e
n a t u r a l f o r m is t h e s u s p e n d e d f o r m ) .
M o s t rogue guilds s u p p l y s u s p e n s i o n s for t h e i r m e m b e r s a n d
f r i e n d s i n r e t u r n for a l i t t l e g o l d . T h e c r e a t i o n o f v i a l s , h o w e v e r ,
they usually leave to t h e individual character. Store-bought
v a r i e t i e s a r e i n s u f f i c i e n t for t h e t r a n s p o r t o f s u c h l e t h a l c o n t e n t s
a n d m a y raise s u s p i c i o n s , s o m o s t p o i s o n m a k e r s t e n d t o a c q u i r e
e n o u g h s k i l l i n pottery to s u i t t h e i r n e e d s (see " P o t t e r y " , p. 2 2 8 ) .
O n c e a c h a r a c t e r uses a v i a l to s t o r e a p a r t i c u l a r t o x i n , t h a t v i a l
s h o u l d n o t b e used t o store o t h e r v a r i e t i e s u n t i l it is properly
spell cleaned. T h e mingling o f two poisons m a y be inconsequential,
b u t i n s o m e i n s t a n c e s t h e effects o f o n e c a n c e l t h e effects o f t h e
o t h e r , o r t h e c o m b i n a t i o n r e s u l t s i n a r e l e a s e o f l e t h a l vapors. A
c a r e f u l c h a r a c t e r w a s h e s a v i a l i n a w e a k a c i d s o l u t i o n before u s i n g
it t o store a n e w p o i s o n .
Table 6-18: Suspensions
1 ype or iuspen:
sion Market r n c e (gp;
Regular 6
Constrict 11
Larent 22
Ethereal 27
Use O F Poison
D e t a i l s o n d e l i v e r i n g t h e four types o f p o i s o n a n d t h e d u r a t i o n
of effectiveness are below.
C o n t a c t : T h i s k i n d o f p o i s o n n e e d o n l y t o u c h t h e target i n order
to b e e f f e c t i v e . U s u a l l y f o u n d as a p o w d e r t h a t m a y b e s p r i n k l e d
o n s o m e t h i n g a n i n t e n d e d target m i g h t t o u c h , a c o n t a c t p o i s o n
c a n also b e a l i q u i d . I t r e m a i n s e f f e c t i v e for a n u m b e r o f h o u r s
equal to the creator's ranks i n T r a d e S k i l l ( m a k e poison). A l t e r -
n a t e l y , a c o n t a c t p o i s o n c a n be t h r o w n o r s p l a s h e d o n t o a target.
T h i s requires a ranged t o u c h attack.
Inhaled: T o b e e f f e c t i v e , t h i s k i n d o f p o i s o n m u s t be b r e a t h e d i n .
It's t h e r e f o r e o b v i o u s l y i n e f f e c t i v e a g a i n s t c r e a t u r e s t h a t d o n o t
breathe, although most s u c h creatures are i m m u n e to poisons i n
a n y c a s e . A n i n h a l e d p o i s o n f o r m s a c l o u d t h a t r e m a i n s a c t i v e for
1 round per rank o f the creator's T r a d e S k i l l ( m a k e poison) skill.
H o w e v e r , e v e n a light w i n d w i l l reduce that duration to l d 4
r o u n d s a t m o s t . I n h a l e d p o i s o n s c a n n o t b e used e f f e c t i v e l y i n
heavy winds.
T h e u s u a l m e a n s o f u s i n g i n h a l e d p o i s o n is as a g r e n a d e l i k e
weapon. Treat this kind of attack as a n e x p l o d i n g m i s s i l e
(EverQuest: Players Handbook, p. 3 8 2 ) w i t h a range i n c r e m e n t o f
10 feet. E v e r y c r e a t u r e w i t h i n 5 feet o f t h e e x p l o s i o n is affected by
t h e p o i s o n . E a c h a d d i t i o n a l dose p a c k e d i n t o t h e s a m e m i s s i l e
adds 1 foot t o t h i s r a d i u s , so 3 d o s e s w o u l d c r e a t e a 7-foot radius
c l o u d . C o m b i n i n g 8 or more doses creates a h e a v i e r grenade w i t h
o n l y a 5-foot r a n g e i n c r e m e n t . N o m o r e t h a n 15 doses m a y be
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c o m b i n e d , lest t h e g r e n a d e b e c o m e t o o u n w i e l d y t o t h r o w a n d , i n
m o s t c a s e s , t o o d a n g e r o u s for t h e t h r o w e r .
Ingested: T h i s k i n d o f p o i s o n m u s t be s w a l l o w e d o r o t h e r w i s e
i n s i n u a t e d i n t o a c r e a t u r e ' s d i g e s t i v e t r a c t i n o r d e r to b e e f f e c t i v e .
Ingested poisons r e m a i n active for a n u m b e r o f h o u r s equal to t h e
T r a d e S k i l l (make poison) ranks o f the creator.
Injury: T o use m o s t p o i s o n s c o m b a t i v e l y , a c h a r a c t e r m u s t
a p p l y a dose t o a w e a p o n t h a t c a n d r a w b l o o d ( i . e . b l u n t w e a p o n s
cannot deliver a n injury poison). Additionally, a skilled poison
maker c a n transform a n y other type of poison into a n injury
p o i s o n w i t h t h e use o f t h e p r o p e r s u s p e n s i o n ( s e e a b o v e ) . A p p l i -
c a t i o n of poison to a w e a p o n during c o m b a t requires a full-round
action and provokes attacks o f opportunity. A character expect-
ing danger may prepare a blade beforehand. T h e poison remains
o n a b l a d e a n d e f f e c t i v e for 10 m i n u t e s p e r r a n k o f T r a d e S k i l l
(make poison). A vial c o n t a i n s e n o u g h p o i s o n to coat o n e
weapon, including a n arrowhead. A successful attack — that is,
any attack that successfully deals damage — injects the poison
i n t o t h e target.
The Poisons
A n asterisk ( * ) i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e p o i s o n affects o n l y undead
targets ( d e s p i t e s u c h c r e a t u r e s ' u s u a l i m m u n i t y to n o r m a l p o i -
sons).
I n i t i a l D a m a g e : T h i s entry indicates t h e damage a creature
t a k e s i m m e d i a t e l y u p o n f a i l i n g its s a v i n g t h r o w a g a i n s t t h i s type
o f p o i s o n . A b i l i t y s c o r e d a m a g e is t e m p o r a r y u n l e s s m a r k e d w i t h
a d o u b l e a s t e r i s k ( * * ) , i n w h i c h c a s e t h e loss is p e r m a n e n t . S l o w
p o i s o n s affect t h e target w i t h t h e i n d i c a t e d n u m b e r o f s l o w r a n k s ,
as p e r t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook, page 1 8 2 , a n d blindness,
paralysis, o r slow effects g e n e r a l l y last for 2 d 6 m i n u t e s . D a m a g e
i n f l i c t e d o n a p e r - r o u n d basis c o n t i n u e s for a n u m b e r o f r o u n d s
e q u a l t o h a l f t h e s a v e D C o f t h e p o i s o n . Nauseated creatures are
unable to attack, cast spells, c o n c e n t r a t e o n spells, or d o a n y t h i n g
else r e q u i r i n g a t t e n t i o n . T h e o n l y a c t i o n s u c h a c h a r a c t e r c a n
t a k e is a s i n g l e m o v e a c t i o n p e r r o u n d . T h i s n a u s e a persists for
I d 10 r o u n d s .
S e c o n d a r y D a m a g e : T h i s entry indicates the amount or k i n d
of d a m a g e t h e c h a r a c t e r t a k e s 1 m i n u t e after b e i n g e x p o s e d , i f h e
fails a s e c o n d s a v i n g t h r o w . Unconsciousness lasts for l d 3 h o u r s .
Blindness, paralysis, o r a r e s i s t a n c e p e n a l t y as s e c o n d a r y d a m a g e
lasts for l d 6 h o u r s . D a m a g e m a r k e d w i t h a d o u b l e asterisk ( * * ) is

The following table summarizes t h e characteristics o f t h e p e r m a n e n t drain instead o f temporary damage. " C h a n n e l i n g "

poisons presented i n this chapter. T h e r e a f t e r , e a c h of the poisons i n d i c a t e s t h a t for t h e e n t i r e m i n u t e after a f a i l e d s a v e against t h e

is d e s c r i b e d i n d e t a i l , i n c l u d i n g i n f o r m a t i o n o n w h e r e t o f i n d t h e initial damage a spellcaster must make a C h a n n e l i n g c h e c k ( D C

required components. equals poison save D C ) e a c h r o u n d , w i t h a penalty to e a c h such

c h e c k equal to the a m o u n t o f initial damage sustained ( n o c h e c k s
T h e table h a s t h e following entries:
are r e q u i r e d i f t h e i n i t i a l s a v e w a s s u c c e s s f u l ) . S e c o n d a r y slow
T y p e : T h e poison's traditional method of delivery — by
r a n k s s t a c k w i t h a n y i n i t i a l s l o w r a n k s c a u s e d by t h e s a m e p o i s o n
ingestion, i n h a l a t i o n , injury, or c o n t a c t — a n d the D C needed to
dose.
save. N o t e that those w i t h t h e T r a d e S k i l l ( m a k e p o i s o n ) skill c a n
c r e a t e a n y o f t h e s e p o i s o n s as a n i n j u r y p o i s o n u s i n g a s u s p e n s i o n . P r i c e : T h e c o s t o f 1 dose ( o n e v i a l ) o f t h e p o i s o n . I t is n o t
p o s s i b l e to use o r a p p l y p o i s o n i n a n y q u a n t i t y s m a l l e r t h a n 1 dose.

TabLe 6-19: Poisons

Poison Type Initial Damage Secondary Damage Market Price
Rattlesnake poison I n j u r y DC 12 l d 4 hp/round None 6 5 gp
Basilisk fang I n j u r y DC 14 Paralysis None 8 0 0 gp
Crystal eritus I n j u r y DC 15 1d8 hp Channeling 2 2 5 gp
Desert tarantula venom I n j u r y DC 15 1d4 hp 1d4 hp 25 gp
Powdered banality I n j u r y DC 2 2 IdIO mana IdIO mana 75 g P

Amnesic lolium I n j u r y DC 2 7 3d10 hp See description 4 5 0 gp

Monk's hood aconite I n j u r y DC 2 8 1d6 S t r 2 d 6 Str 3 0 0 gp
Thoughtweave suspension I n j u r y DC 2 ? 4 d l 0 mana 11nt" 4 7 5 gp
Visceral r o t I n j u r y DC 3 0 1d6 hp/round 1d6 Dex** 7 5 0 gp
Temporal r o t I n j u r y DC 31* 6 d 1 0 hp None 1,100 g p
Mind melt I n j u r y DC 3 2 4 d 1 0 hp + channeling Channeling 8 5 0 gp
Crippling t i d e I n j u r y DC 3 4 2 d 6 Dex 3 d 6 Dex + 1d6 W i s 1,500 g p
Spirit of sloth I n j u r y DC 3 5 Slow ( 3 ) Paralysis 2 , 2 0 0 gp
Magician's bane I n j u r y DC 37 dlOO mana None 6 0 0 gp
I n f e r n o blood I n j u r y DC 3 ? 3 d 6 hp/round None 3,000 gp
Eyeburn solution Contact DC 13 Blindness None 5 0 gp
Lancer's grin Contact DC 16 1d4 Cha 1 Cha** 70 g P

Tooth rot Contact DC 2 3 * 4 d 6 hp None 210 gp

Shadowveil hemlock Contact DC 3 3 3 d 8 hp + blindness Blindness 5 0 0 gp
Sweet lathyrs Ingested DC 17 1d6 Dex 1d6 Int 35 g P

Essence o f susceptibility Ingested DC 3 6 1d6 Str + 1d6 Con All resistances (—5) 1,600 gp
Choking asmag Inhaled DC 2 0 Nausea None 6 0 gp
Lethargic bliss Inhaled DC 2 5 Slow ( 4 ) Slow (1d2) 150 gp
T w i s t i n g fugue Inhaled DC 3 8 Nausea (10 rounds) Paralysis 1,800 g p

' A f f e c t s only undead creatures

** Damage is permanent drain instead o f t e m p o r a r y damage.

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Poison Descriptions
P o i s o n s are listed b e l o w i n a s c e n d i n g o r d e r o f t h e i r s a v e D C s .
Rattlesnake Poison
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s concentrated form of the rattlesnake's
worsens the wound into w h i c h it is introduced, damaging the flesh a n d
exacerbating the p a i n until the poison runs its course after 1 minute.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 rattlesnake poison glands, poison
vial, suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Make poison (12).
Eyeburn Solution
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p o i s o n blurs t h e target's v i s i o n . C o y o t e t a i l is
an herb found most often in the wilds of W e s t K a r a n a .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : A s p poison gland, coyotetail, poison
vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (13).
BasiliskFang
D e s c r i p t i o n : Basilisk fang inhibits the action of the leg muscles,
slowing m o v e m e n t but dealingnodamage. T h e primary ingredient is not
a basilisk's fang itself, but the glands found along the side of its tongue.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 basilisk tongues, poison vial, suspen-
sion.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (14).
Crystal Eritus
D e s c r i p t i o n : C o m p o s e d of the dead marrow from ice-bone
s k e l e t o n s , c r y s t a l e r i t u s i n f l i c t s as i n i t i a l c o l d a g o n y , t h e n i n s p i r e s
brief, r e v e r b e r a t i n g j o l t s o f p a i n i n t h e v i c t i m .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 crystallized marrow, poison vial,
suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Make poison (15).
desert TarantuLa Venom
Description: Among t h e o l d e s t f o r m s o f p o i s o n are t h o s e
originating from the glands of v e n o m o u s a n i m a l s , especially the
giant insects a n d arachnids that populate N o r r a t h . Desert t a r a n -
t u l a v e n o m c a u s e s c o n s i d e r a b l e p a i n its v i c t i m . T h e c o m p o n e n t s
m a y be r e m o v e d f r o m g i a n t desert t a r a n t u l a s f o u n d t h r o u g h o u t
the deserts of A n t o n i c a a n d t h e w a s t e l a n d s o f O d u s a n d K u n a r k ,
as l o n g as t h e v e n o m s a c s are n o t d a m a g e d d u r i n g t h e fight.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 d e s e r t t a r a n t u l a v e n o m sacs, p o i s o n
vial, suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (15).
Lancer's Grin
D e s c r i p t i o n : A p o i s o n far b e t t e r s u i t e d for r i d d i n g o n e s e l f o f
r o m a n t i c r i v a l s r a t h e r t h a n m o n s t e r s or b a t t l e f i e l d o p p o n e n t s ,
lancer's grin corrupts the v i c t i m in multiple ways. Boils erupt
across t h e body, w h i c h also b e g i n s to e m i t a foul o d o r as t h e v i c t i m
sweats profusely, a n d h i s b r e a t h t u r n s r a n k .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : O r e spittle, undead s k e l e t o n b o n e
dust, poison v i a l .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (16).
SioeetLathrys
D e s c r i p t i o n : S w e e t lathrys induces mild vertigo in the v i c t i m ,
c o n f u s i n g p e r c e p t i o n s a n d p r o d u c i n g i m b a l a n c e . It h a s a p l e a s a n t
o d o r a n d syrupy taste.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : G i a n t wasp sac, wooly spider v e n o m ,
poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (17)
Choking Ascnag
D e s c r i p t i o n : Rogues n a m e d c h o k i n g asmag not for its poisonous
effect, but for its indescribable odor. N o t the poison of c h o i c e for
situations requiring stealth, some nonetheless enjoy its capacity for
dealingdamage.Inspiteof.orperhapsduetoitsnauseatingstench, asmag
weed takes the place of tobacco in the pipes of fire goblins, w h o harvest
the weed in L a v a s t o r m M o u n t a i n s and the w a n e n s of Solusek's Eye.
Components Required: 2 pinches powdered asmag weed,
poison vial.
venom T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Make poison (20)
Poiobereb Banality
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e b a r b a r i a n s of H a l a s k n o w t h a t g r i n d i n g t h e
r o o t s of t h e y e l l o w j a s m i n e results i n a p o w d e r w i t h s e d a t i v e
p r o p e r t i e s , g e l s e m i u m . T h e rogues of t h e W h i t e R o s e take t h i s a
step f u r t h e r , i n c l u d i n g a p i n c h o f t h e f l o w e r ' s p e t a l d i p p e d in
a l c o h o l a n d g r o u n d t o p o w d e r . T h e p r o d u c t n o t o n l y eases the
m i n d but d r a i n s t h e v i c t i m ' s m a n a .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 3 pinches gelsemium, 1 yellow jas-
mine petal, poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (22).
Tooth Rot
D e s c r i p t i o n : N a m e d for t h e p e r m a n e n t d i s c o l o r a t i o n it c a u s e s
l i v i n g t e e t h , t o o t h rot affects u n d e a d ( a n d d e a d f l e s h a n d b o n e ) far
m o r e s e v e r e l y , d i s s o l v i n g b o n e s a n d m e l t i n g a w a y d e a d flesh a n d
u n l i v i n g spirit. K i n g ' s t h o r n s o m e h o w s u r v i v e s i n t h e heated
v e n t s of t h e S t e a m f o n t M o u n t a i n s , r e q u i r i n g s o m e f o r m of p r o t e c -
t i o n for a n y s e e k i n g t o h a r v e s t its p e t a l s .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 k i n g ' s t h o r n petals, p o i s o n v i a l .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (23).
Lethargic Bliss
D e s c r i p t i o n : E v e r y step is f o r c e d labor for a n i n d i v i d u a l u n d e r
t h e effects o f l e t h a r g i c bliss. T h e d r u g i n d u c e s a p l e a s a n t e u p h o r i a
t h a t d e t a c h e s t h e m i n d f r o m t h e body. C h a r a c t e r s m a y find
w h o r e ' s b a n e i n c o o l , dry d u n g e o n s , u s u a l l y a m i d s t rot a n d d u n g .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 pinches powdered whore's bane,
poison vial.
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : M a k e poison (25).
Amnesic Loliucn
D e s c r i p t i o n : A p o t e n t t o x i n t h a t b l a c k e n s t h e f l e s h a r o u n d its
entry point, a m n e s i c lolium causes considerable pain and signifi-
c a n t d a m a g e . Its n a m e c o m e s f r o m a p e c u l i a r side effect: a l t h o u g h
t h e y r e m a i n fully a w a r e w h i l e t h e p o i s o n is p r e s e n t i n their
s y s t e m s , v i c t i m s ' m e m o r y is affected o n c e t h e p o i s o n h a s r u n its
c o u r s e . S u b j e c t s w h o fail a s a v e against t h e s e c o n d a r y d a m a g e of
t h e p o i s o n forget e v e r y t h i n g t h e y l e a r n e d i n t h e past l d 6 h o u r s ,
i n c l u d i n g s l o t t e d spells, t h e n a m e s of n e w f r i e n d s , t h e p a s s w o r d for
re-entry at t h e c i t y gate — everything.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 c l u m p s T a r e ' s l i c h e n , s n o w f a l l algae,
poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 2 7 ) .
Monk's Hoob Aconite
Description: Monk'shoodaconitediminishesavictim'sstrength
s i g n i f i c a n t l y , b u t c o l l e c t i n g t h e i n g r e d i e n t s is t i m e c o n s u m i n g .
Solusek kobolds cultivate black henbane, and wolves' bane shows
itself o n l y rarely i n S o u t h K a r a n a a n d L a k e R a t h e t e a r .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Black henbane, wolves' bane, poison
vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (28).
Thoughttoeave Suspension
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p o i s o n briefly s t i l l s m e n t a l processes, c o n -
f u s i n g t h e v i c t i m a n d d r a i n i n g h e r m a n a . T h e v e n o m sacs of
h e a r t s t i n g s c o r p i o n s — f o u n d in the F i e l d o f B o n e o n K u n a r k —
c o m b i n e d w i t h s u c c u l e n t sap f r o m t h e c a c t u s c r e a t u r e s of the
O v e r t h e r e f u e l t h i s b a n e of spell casters.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 h e a r t s t i n g v e n o m sacs, 1 oz. s u c c u -
lent sap, p o i s o n v i a l .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 2 9 ) .
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D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s poison attacks the victim's musculature,
e a t i n g a w a y at t h e c o n n e c t i v e tissue t h a t a l l o w s coordinated
m o v e m e n t . G r a v e m o l d grows u p o n c o r p o r e a l u n d e a d s u c h as
g h o u l s a n d z o m b i e s . D a r k - b o n e m a r r o w m u s t be c o a x e d f r o m t h e
n e a r l y h o l l o w b o n e s of d a r k - b o n e s k e l e t o n s . U n v e r i f i e d r u m o r s
tell o f v i c t i m s s l a i n by t h i s p o i s o n r i s i n g f r o m t h e d e a d as g h o u l s .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : G r a v e m o l d , dark-bone marrow, poi-
son vial, suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Make poison (30).
Temporal Rot
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e bane of unlife, temporal rot actually stills the
energies that fuel undead creatures. King's thorn a n d wood roses grow in
the Steamfont M o u n t a i n s — k i n g ' s thorn in the scorching vents of the
mountains there and wood roses throughout d i e valleys. Spectral
essence is the barely visible ectoplasm left b e h i n d by slain specters.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : King's thorn petal, spectral essence,
w o o d rose o i l , p o i s o n v i a l , e t h e r e a l s u s p e n s i o n .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (31).
Mint. Melt
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s p o i s o n u n b a l a n c e s the body's e q u i l i b r i u m ,
forcing a single m a s s i v e , m u s c l e s p a s m , o f t e n e n o u g h to c r a c k t h e
v i c t i m ' s o w n bones. T h e spasm jolts t h e v i c t i m ' s m i n d as w e l l ,
m a k i n g it n i g h impossible to c a s t spells for 2 full m i n u t e s . M o u n t
D e a t h salts originate as a byproduct of g o b l i n m i n i n g i n t u n n e l s
b e n e a t h the F r o n t i e r M o u n t a i n s . T h e b o n e s of t h e spirocs, p o w e r f u l
aviaks found o n islands in t h e T i m o r o u s D e e p , c o m p l e t e the recipe.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : M o u n t D e a t h salts, s p i r o c b o n e d u s t ,
poison vial, suspension.
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T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Make poison (32).
ShaOotoveil Hemlock
D e s c r i p t i o n : U s a b l e i n liquid f o r m o r a s a b l i n d i n g p o w d e r ( c a l l e d
"cataract dust"), shadowveil h e m l o c k induces painful blindness
l i k e n e d to h a v i n g fiery b r a n d s p l a n t e d in o n e ' s eyes. S o o t h e m l o c k
grows i n v o l c a n i c regions, a n d c o y o t e t a i l i n the p l a i n s of W e s t
K a r a n a . T h e m u d d i t e s of the G o r g e of K i n g X o r b b do n o t give up
t h e i r s u b s t a n c e w i t h o u t a fight.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Soot hemlock, coyotetail, muddite
mud, poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (33).
Crippling Tibe
D e s c r i p t i o n : M a r k e d by a f l u s h i n g effect that slowly creeps across
t h e body from t h e w o u n d o u t w a r d , c r i p p l i n g tide slows the t r a n s m i s -
s i o n of n e r v e impulses f r o m b r a i n to m u s c l e s . T h e d e s i c c a t e d b r a i n
m a t t e r of a n i m a t e d m u m m i e s a n d b r e w e d g n o m i s h spirits c o m b i n e
to f o r m t h i s p o t e n t t o x i n .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : M u m m y brain matter, g n o m i s h spir-
its, p o i s o n v i a l , s u s p e n s i o n .
T r a d e s k i l l ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 3 4 ) .
Spirit O F Sloth
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s insidious blend corrupts muscular control, ulti-
mately resulting i n paralysis. D e a t h caps grow i n hot places under the
earth, w h i l e the dangerous skorpiki dwell in a great c h a s m in the
Overthere.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 death caps, skorpiki v e n o m , poison
vial, ethereal suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (35).
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Essence O F Susceptibility
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e pinnacle of nondamaging poisons, essence of
s u s c e p t i b i l i t y n o t o n l y c r i p p l e s t h e v i c t i m , b u t a l s o i m p a i r s its
ability to w i t h s t a n d magical damage. N o h o p e moss grows deep
w i t h i n the S w a m p o f N o H o p e o n the continent of K u n a r k .
S n o w c a p a m a n i t a mushrooms are also found i n K u n a r k , favoring
u n d e r w a t e r c a v e s e s p e c i a l l y n e a r t h e L a k e o f 111 O m e n . O n l y t h e
f l e s h o f u n d e a d w a r r i o r s f o u n d by n i g h t i n K i t h i c o r F o r e s t suffices
for t h e s h r i v e l e d f l e s h n e c e s s a r y to c o m p l e t e t h e r e c i p e .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : N o h o p e M o s s , s h r i v e l e d flesh, s n o w c a p
amanita, poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (36).
Magician's Bane
D e s c r i p t i o n : T r u l y the bane of any spellcaster, magician's bane
d e p l e t e s h u g e r e s e r v e s o f m a n a f r o m t h e target's p o o l . I v o r y
p o p p i e s grow i n t h e r e g i o n s u r r o u n d i n g t h e e l v e n o u t p o s t o f
F i r i o n a V i e a n d o n the islands dotting Erud's C r o s s i n g . Frosty
daturae flourish in the Dreadlands of K u n a r k .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : I v o r y p o p p y , frosty d a t u r a , p o i s o n v i a l ,
ethereal suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 3 7 ) .
Ttoisting Fugue
D e s c r i p t i o n : Pulsing headaches and vertiginous disorientation
a c c o m p a n y exposure to this poison. C o l o r s blur a n d t h e slightest
motion induces nausea, hampering both combat a n d casting.
C r y s t a l n i g h t s h a d e g r o w s o n t h e b a n k s o f t h e L a k e o f 111 O m e n a n d
white hellbore along L a k e Rathetear. Ichor drawn from the veins
of chromodrac wings completes the recipe.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Crystal nightshade, white hellbore,
chromodrac wing, poison vial.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison (38).
Inperno Bloob
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s fast-acting poison dissolves flesh a n d c o n n e c t i v e
tissue, liquefying the body from t h e inside. Blood thorn extract is
obtained from t h e carnivorous plants of T r a k a n o n ' s T e e t h , w h i l e
emeraldberry cyanide comes from similar plants i n the E m e r a l d Jungle.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Blood thorn extract, emeraldberry
cyanide, poison vial, ethereal suspension
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 3 9 ) .
Anti-Toxin
D e s c r i p t i o n : Poisons are c o m m o n i n the natural ( a n d
unnatural) world, from giant spiders r o a m i n g the
C o m m o n l a n d s to v e n o m o u s d e n i z e n s r u m o r e d t o i n h a b i t
t h e o u t e r p l a n e s . R o g u e g u i l d s , a p o t h e c a r i e s , priests o f
R o d c e t N i f e , a n d others create anti-toxins to c o m b a t t h e
v i r u l e n t effects o f p o i s o n s . U n t i l t h e o n s e t o f s y m p t o m s ,
a c h a r a c t e r has n o w a y o f k n o w i n g if a p o i s o n has t a k e n
h o l d , n o r h o w s t r o n g l y it h a s d o n e so. W i s e a d v e n t u r e r s
e i t h e r a d m i n i s t e r a n t i - t o x i n p r i o r t o b a t t l e o r t a k e it
q u i c k l y i f d a m a g e d by a v e n o m o u s c r e a t u r e .
P o w e r s : If administered quickly, anti-toxins neutral-
ize p o i s o n i n t h e b l o o d s t r e a m a n d c o u n t e r a c t its effects.
A n t i - t o x i n grants the character a +5 m e t a b o l i c bonus o n
s a v i n g t h r o w s a g a i n s t p o i s o n for 6 h o u r s . I f a d m i n i s t e r e d
after t h e o n s e t o f s y m p t o m s , t h e c h a r a c t e r g a i n s t h e + 5
bonus o n a n y save against a poison's secondary damage.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 gp.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : S p i d e r v e n o m sac, asp p o i s o n
gland, giant wasp sac, poison vial, suspension.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : M a k e poison ( 2 4 ) .
Pottery
A m o n g t h e m o s t a n c i e n t o f a l l trade s k i l l s , pottery's p r e s e n c e
i n t h e w o r l d o f N o r r a t h is s u b t l e b u t p e r v a s i v e . V a s e s h o l d
d e c o r a t i v e f l o w e r s a n d p o t p o u r r i t o s c e n t t h e air; large a m p h o r a e
store vast a m o u n t s o f w i n e , c o r n , o i l , a n d h o n e y ; s c r o l l cases
p r o t e c t d e l i c a t e m a p s , messages, a n d spells; s t e i n s a r e filled w i t h
a l e , h o w e v e r briefly; a n d f u n e r e a l u r n s c o n t a i n t h e a s h e s o f t h e
d e a d . P o t t e r y ' s uses t r a n s c e n d m e r e d e c o r a t i o n a n d storage; well-
f o r m e d p o t t e r y a l s o acts as a m e d i u m for c u l t u r a l e x p r e s s i o n . E a c h
p i e c e g i v e s t h e artist a c h a n c e t o p r e s e n t h e r v i e w s o n h e r p e o p l e ,
h e r e n e m i e s , h e r h o m e , h e r p l e a s u r e s a n d h e r p a i n s , a n d few
potters forsake s u c h a n o p p o r t u n i t y .
E a c h r a c e possesses d i s t i n c t s t y l i s t i c p r e f e r e n c e s i n t h e c r e a t i o n
a n d d e c o r a t i o n o f p o t t e r y , w i t h i n d i v i d u a l artists p r o v i d i n g v a r i a -
t i o n s u p o n t h e g e n e r a l t h e m e . E r u d i t e s , for i n s t a n c e , obsess o v e r
t h e s e a a n d t h o s e w h o d a r e its d a n g e r s . T h e i r e l e g a n t l y crafted
vases b e a r t h e m a r k s o f t h i s o b s e s s i o n , m a t c h e d o n l y by t h e i r
s i m i l a r l y a b s t r a c t r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f t h e forces o f m a g i c . T e i r ' D a l
p o t t e r y o f t e n i n c l u d e s d e c o r a t i o n s w i t h a s k e l e t a l motif, e n -
h a n c e d by c r i m s o n glazes a n d a c t u a l p i e c e s o f b o n e . E v e n t h e
b r u t i s h ogres f o n d l y craft large, h e a v y p i e c e s d e p i c t i n g t h e d e -
struction of enemies a n d the a c h i e v e m e n t s of their heroes.
From Wheel to Kiln
Pottery begins w i t h a l u m p of moist clay usually placed u p o n a
potter's w h e e l . A s t h e w h e e l t u r n s , t h e potter's h a n d s — o n e o n
t h e o u t s i d e edge o f t h e l u m p , t h e o t h e r i n t h e m i d d l e — s h a p e t h e
vessel upward into the desired shape. O n c e the potter sculpts the
v e s s e l t o h e r l i k i n g , s h e d e c o r a t e s i t , p l a c e s t h e p i e c e o n t o a firing
s h e e t , a n d b a k e s it i n a k i l n . I f t h e p o t t e r s u c c e s s f u l l y squeezed o u t
all t h e a i r bubbles w i t h i n t h e clay, t h e c o n t a i n e r emerges in the
d e s i r e d s h a p e . E v e n a s m a l l b u b b l e e x p a n d s u n d e r t h e h e a t o f the
o v e n , h o w e v e r , d e s t r o y i n g t h e p i e c e . U s u a l l y t h e potter c o a t s t h e
p i e c e i n a glaze t o w a t e r p r o o f it a n d e n h a n c e t h e c o l o r .
T h e p o t t e r d e c o r a t e s t h e p i e c e by c o n t r o l l i n g t h e s h a p e o f t h e
pottery, applying pigment, a n d glazing t h e h a r d e n e d w h o l e . B y
i n c i s i n g t h e c l a y w i t h v a r i o u s tools, t h e p o t t e r c r e a t e s regular
series o f m a r k s , p a t t e r n s a n d s h a p e s . D e s i g n s i m p r e s s e d i n t o t h e
clay from metal or clay stamps are neater in appearance; many
artists d e s i g n t h e i r o w n s t a m p s t o p e r s o n a l i z e t h e i r w o r k . P a r t i c u -
l a r l y t a l e n t e d a r t i s a n s m a y s c u l p t figures a n d s c e n e s u p o n t h e i r
w o r k s , o f t e n u s i n g a c l a y - a n d - w a t e r m i x t u r e c a l l e d slip. T h e
p o t t e r m a y a p p l y p a i n t s after f i r i n g b u t p r i o r t o a d d i n g h e r c h o i c e
of c l e a r , o p a q u e , o r c o l o r e d glaze, a l l before f i n i s h i n g t h e p i e c e i n
a glost o v e n .
A d i s c e r n i n g e y e c a n p i c k o u t c l u e s as t o t h e o r i g i n o f a p i e c e
of p o t t e r y , i n c l u d i n g t h e r a c e a n d l o c a t i o n o f t h e p o t t e r a n d t h e
m e a n i n g , if any, o f the designs u p o n t h e piece. T h e player makes
a n A p p r a i s e c h e c k a g a i n s t a D C set by t h e G M . A h i g h l y stylized
p i e c e , r e c e n t l y m a d e a n d w h o l e , is m u c h e a s i e r to u n d e r s t a n d ( D C
10) t h a n the a n c i e n t , b r o k e n shards of a plain bowl ( D C 3 5 ) .
C h a r a c t e r s w i t h at least 5 r a n k s i n T r a d e S k i l l (pottery) gains a +2
synergy b o n u s o n s u c h A p p r a i s e c h e c k s .
P o t t e r y m a y s e e m a trite p r a c t i c e for t h e t y p i c a l a d v e n t u r e r
c o m p a r e d t o o t h e r s l i k e f l e t c h i n g o r b l a c k s m i t h i n g , b u t it is n o t
w i t h o u t its uses, e s p e c i a l l y as a n a d j u n c t t o o t h e r trade skills.
R o g u e s interested i n studying t h e creation o f poison require
s p e c i a l v i a l s , as d o s h a m a n a l c h e m i s t s . S c r o l l s a r e v u l n e r a b l e to
fire a n d t h e e l e m e n t s w i t h o u t s p e c i a l cases, a n d p a r t i c u l a r l y
s k i l l e d p o t t e r s c a n c r e a t e s e m i - m a g i c a l idols a n d c h a r m s a n d later
e v e n m o r e p o w e r f u l m a g i c i t e m s . G e m p r i c e s for t h e s e i t e m s c a n
be f o u n d e a r l i e r i n t h i s c h a p t e r o n T a b l e 6 - 1 7 .
M a r k e t p r i c e s for m o s t p o t t e r e d goods r e f l e c t o n l y t h e m o s t
basic craftsmanship. Products bearing decorations, sophisticated
carvings, or c o m p l e x pigmentation m a y c o m m a n d t e n or more
times the price o f more m u n d a n e products.
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Jars T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : P o t t e r y ( 1 5 + 1/poison d o s e ) , or ( 1 6 + 6/
pint).
D e s c r i p t i o n : C o m m o n to e v e r y h o m e , c a s t l e , a n d t o w e r in
N o r r a t h , t h e s e b a s i c c o n t a i n e r s c a n h o l d e v e r y t h i n g f r o m f l o u r to
o i l to t h e p i c k l e d e y e b a l l s of s l a i n m o n s t e r s . Jars c o m e i n a l l
Ceramic Lining
s h a p e s , sizes, a n d d e s i g n s , u s u a l l y w i t h a l i d t h a t , if n e c e s - D e s c r i p t i o n : A d d i n g c e r a m i c l i n i n g to c e r t a i n p i e c e s p r i o r
sary, c a n be affixed a n d s e a l e d t o t h e j a r w i t h w a x . to f i r i n g g i v e s a d d e d d u r a b i l i t y a n d s h a p e to a p o t t e r ' s
S m a l l jars t y p i c a l l y h a v e a v o l u m e of a few o u n c e s to works.
a g a l l o n , m e d i u m j a r s up to 5 g a l l o n s , a n d great M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 sp.
vessels used to store c o r n a n d g r a i n m a y h o l d far W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
more. C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 lb. of c l a y .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 to 1 9 c p ( s m a l l ) ; 2 t o 9 s p Am T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 1 6 ) .
( m e d i u m ) ; 1 to 3 gp ( l a r g e ) .
Weight: 1-2 lbs. ( s m a l l ) ; 3 - 1 0 lbs. Moios
( m e d i u m ) ; 1 1 - 5 0 lbs. ( l a r g e ) D e s c r i p t i o n : B l a c k s m i t h s rely o n c e -
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 lbs. o f c l a y r a m i c m o l d s to s h a p e m o l t e n o r e for the
p e r g a l l o n of v o l u m e . creation of cast iron weapons, armor, and
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : P o t t e r y ( 1 0 for tools. V a r i a b l e s d e p e n d o n the type o f
s m a l l , 12 for m e d i u m , 15 for l a r g e ) . m o l d c r e a t e d , w h e t h e r for a s h o v e l , a
k l o n g s w o r d , or a s u i t o f p l a t e a r m o r .
Bowls A M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 to 10 sp.
D e s c r i p t i o n : U r n s , ewers, vases, W e i g h t : 1-3 lbs.
cups, hand-washing basins, and C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2-5 lbs.
b o w l s for s o u p or fruit m a k e up of clay.
m o s t o f t h e potter's trade. T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 1 7 ) .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 c p ( c u p ) to 8
sp (large b a s i n or v a s e ) . Potion Flask
W e i g h t : 0 . 5 - 5 lbs. D e s c r i p t i o n : S h a m a n s practic-
Components Required: I— i n g a l c h e m y r e q u i r e a sturdy vessel
2 lbs. of c l a y . i n w h i c h to k e e p t h e i r p o t i o n s .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery T h e s e s t o p p e r e d flasks safely r e -
(12). tain their contents until needed.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 gp.
Cooking Containers W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs.
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e baker re- C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 lb.
lies o n t i n s for m u f f i n s and of clay, ceramic lining.
pies, pots, skewers, cake
Trade Skill (DC): Pottery
rounds, and other crockery.
(18).
T h o s e w h o d o n o t c a r e to pay
a b l a c k s m i t h to m a k e more
Great Stein
durable metal versions save
Description: A practice long
t h e i r m o n e y by e m p l o y i n g a
h e l d s a c r e d by d w a r v e n c e l e b r a n t s ,
p o t t e r or f a s h i o n i n g t h e p i e c e s
themselves. t h e c r a f t i n g o f great s t e i n s h a s
s p r e a d a m o n g ogres a n d t r o l l s , w h o
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 sp.
n o w c l a i m to h a v e c r e a t e d them
W e i g h t : 2 lbs. first. T h e great s t e i n is a stylized
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 lbs. v e r s i o n o f t h e s t a n d a r d t a n k a r d , ce-
of c l a y . ramic instead of wooden and
intricately c a r v e d — s o m e t i m e s e v e n
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 1 4 ) .
bejeweled — w i t h s y m b o l s a n d fig-
ures r e p r e s e n t i n g its o w n e r . N o two
Grenade
are a l i k e , a n d a potter m a y s p e n d a
D e s c r i p t i o n : T y p i c a l l y used to
w e e k or m o r e s c u l p t i n g t h e s t e i n to t h e
spread c o n t a c t p o i s o n or b u r n i n g o i l ,
wishes of the customer.
g r e n a d e s h a v e o t h e r uses as w e l l , s u e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 5 + gp.
as s p r e a d i n g a c i d o r h o l y w a t e r o r e v e n
W e i g h t : 3 - 8 lbs.
i n t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of a s m o k e b o m b .
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 5-13 lbs. c l a y ,
T h e s e s e a l e d c o n t a i n e r s m u s t be r e s i l -
i e n t e n o u g h to w i t h s t a n d c a s u a l pressure ceramic lining, various decorative extras

or b u m p i n g yet d e l i c a t e e n o u g h to b r e a k (shells, jewels, etc.).

f a i t h f u l l y w h e n t h r o w n . T h e size of a p o i - T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 1 9 ) .
s o n g r e n a d e c a n v a r y to a c c o m m o d a t e larger
doses o f p o i s o n , u p to a m a x i m u m of 15 doses. Scroll Case
S u c h a g r e n a d e w o u l d a l s o h o l d up to 2 p i n t s of D e s c r i p t i o n : S p e l l scrolls, maps, and anything
o t h e r l i q u i d s s u c h as p i t c h or a c i d . T h e c o n t e n t s else w r i t t e n o n v e l l u m or p a r c h m e n t r e q u i r e p r o t e c -
of t h e g r e n a d e m u s t be p l a c e d i n s i d e t h e g r e n a d e t i o n f r o m t h e e l e m e n t s . E s s e n t i a l l y c e r a m i c tubes w i t h
d u r i n g t h e c r e a t i o n p r o c e s s . It c a n n o t be a d d e d later tightly fitting caps, scroll cases (sometimes called scroll
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 gp p e r dose, o r 7 gp p e r p i n t . t u b e s ) p e r f o r m j u s t t h a t duty.
W e i g h t : 0 . 5 - 2 lbs.
P o w e r s : Scroll-like items w i t h i n a scroll case receive a +10
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1-3 lbs. o f c l a y , c e r a m i c l i n i n g , c o n c i r c u m s t a n c e b o n u s o n s a v i n g t h r o w s a g a i n s t effects s u c h as fire,
tents o f t h e g r e n a d e . dampness, and acid.

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Market Price: 2 gp. Caster Level: 3rd.

Weight: 1.5 lbs. Market Price: 2,700 gp.
Components Required: 2 lbs. o f clay, ceramic l i n i n g . Slot: Finger.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 2 0 ) . Weight: — .
Components Required: Enchanted clay, pearl, vial of viscous
Poison Vials mana.
Description: Practitioners o f the poison m a k i n g trade require T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 3 0 ) .
specifically designed vials w i t h i n w h i c h to store their creations.
Such a vial holds roughly an ounce of liquid and include stoppers Green Ceramic BanO
to l i m i t spillage. A n y o f these vial types w i l l suffice to safely h o l d Powers: Three times per day, a cleric w h o wears this r i n g may
poisons, but the higher quality vials grant circumstance save invoke a power identical to the strike spell as if cast by a 3rd-level
bonuses w h e n the vial is threatened. Lined vials are glazed, w i t h caster.
an extra sheathe o f t h i n l i n i n g (strangely enough, this is some-
Activation: Spell Trigger (cleric).
times made from the resilient skin o f zombies) to prevent seepage.
T h e y grant the vial a +3 circumstance bonus o n saves. Sealed vials Caster L e v e l : 3rd.
include waxed l o c k i n g stoppers that are essentially tamperproof Market Price: 2,700 gp.
and spillproof, granting the vial a +6 circumstance bonus o n saves. Slot: Finger.
Market Price: 8 sp (regular), 2 gp ( l i n e d ) , 4 gp (sealed). Weight: — .
Weight: 0.25 lbs. Components Required: Enchanted clay, emerald, vial of cloudy
Components Required: 0.5 l b . o f clay (regular), plus ceramic mana.
l i n i n g ( l i n e d ) , plus wax (sealed). Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 3 0 ) .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Pottery (15, regular; 18, lined; 2 1 , sealed).
ReO Ceramic BanO
Magic Pottery Powers: Three times per day, a wizard w h o wears this ring may
invoke a power identical to the shock of fire spell as if cast by a 3rd-
Skilled potters can create lesser magical items, g i v e n properly level caster.
enchanted materials to w o r k w i t h , as well as small idols c o l l o q u i -
Activation: Spell Trigger (wizard).
ally referred to as "deities."
Caster Level: 3rd.
Deities: These items grant bonuses of one k i n d or another to
Market Price: 5,400 gp.
their possessor, but these bonuses have n o type and thus stack w i t h
all other bonuses. However, these bonuses are conferred o n l y to Slot: Finger.
a true worshipper of the deity to w h o m the idol is consecrated. A Weight: — .
deity need be merely carried by the owner i n order to grant the Components Required: Enchanted clay, fire opal, vial of
bonus, requiring n o specific slot, as d o most magic items. H o w - cloudy mana.
ever, a character may gain the benefits of only one deity at a t i m e . Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 3 2 ) .
T h e y are often w o r n strung around the neck, but they do n o t
interfere w i t h the magic o f any other necklace w h e n w o r n i n this Small Protection Deity
way.
Description: Fashioned i n the image o f the customer's d i v i n e
patron, a small protection deity grants a slight blessing o f protection
to the wearer.
EnchanteOCLay Powers: +2 hp.
T h i s substance is created by means of the 2nd-level Market Price: 420 gp.
enchanter spell enchant clay (p. 2 3 8 ) . Slot: N o n e .
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
LiquiO M a n a Components Required: Enchanted clay, carnelian.
Viscous mana and cloudy mana are created by means o f new Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 2 6 ) .
enchanter spells described at the end o f this chapter. See
also the "Mana Potions" sidebar (p. 215). Small Resisting Deity
Description: Inscribed w i t h paeans to Rodcet Nife to ward
against the power o f Bertoxxulous, this idol offers worshippers of
Black Ceramic B a n c Rodcet N i f e m i l d protection against disease and poison.
Powers: Three times per day, a necromancer w h o wears this Powers: Disease resistance ( 1 ) , poison resistance ( 1 ) .
r i n g may i n v o k e a power identical to the lifetap spell as i f cast by Market Price: 220 gp.
a 3rd-level caster.
Slot: N o n e .
Activation: Spell Trigger (necromancer).
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Caster Level: 3rd.
Components Required: Enchanted clay, w o l f s eye agate.
Market Price: 2,700 gp.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 2 5 ) .
Slot: Finger.
Weight: — . Small WisOom Deity
Components Required: Enchanted clay, peridot, vial of cloudy Description: Shaped to resemble the recipient's deity or that
mana. deity's ( u n ) h o l y symbol, the small wisdom deity grants a d i v i n e
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Pottery ( 3 0 ) . spellcaster a m i n o r blessing. Sands o f Ro are extremely rare and
valuable gold-flecked pockets o f earth found o n l y i n the Desert of
Blue C e r a m i c BanO Ro. Rumored to be the pulverized debris o f Takish-Hiz temples,
Powers:. Three times per day, an enchanter w h o wears this r i n g sands o f Ro retain a slight vestige o f some former power.
may invoke a power identical to the shallow breath spell as i f cast Powers: W i s + 1 .
by a 3rd-level caster. Market Price: 1,100 gp.
Activation: Spell Trigger (enchanter). Slot: N o n e .
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W e i g h t : 0.5 lbs. " S i l k , " it is s a i d , " t u r n s t a i l o r s i n t o m e r c h a n t s . " A c r o s s N o r r a t h ,

C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : E n c h a n t e d clay, sands o f R o . g i a n t s p i d e r s a n d s i m i l a r b e a s t s fall t o t h e b l a d e s o f s i l k h a r v e s t e r s .
T h e t a i l o r w e a v e s s m a l l l e n g t h s o f s u c h s i l k i n t o t h r e a d , a n d larger
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 2 9 ) .
l e n g t h s i n t o s w a t c h e s . T h e s e t w o p r o d u c t s a r e t h e base e l e m e n t s
White Ceramic Ba no for n u m e r o u s t a i l o r e d goods, i n c l u d i n g c e r t a i n e x q u i s i t e g a r m e n t s
favored b y the affluent.
P o w e r s : T h r e e t i m e s p e r day, a d r u i d , m a g i c i a n , o r s h a m a n w h o
w e a r s t h i s r i n g m a y i n v o k e a p o w e r i d e n t i c a l t o t h e burst of flame
s p e l l as i f c a s t by a 3 r d - l e v e l c a s t e r . TheCostoFTailoring Failure
A c t i v a t i o n : Spell Trigger (druid, magician, s h a m a n ) . A t a i l o r w h o fails a T r a d e S k i l l ( t a i l o r i n g ) c h e c k loses h a l f
Caster L e v e l : 3rd. t h e c o m p o n e n t s i n v o l v e d , u n l e s s h e w a s a t t e m p t i n g to m a k e
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 , 7 0 0 gp. a n y o f t h e n o n - r o p e i t e m s o n T a b l e 6-20: B a s i c T a i l o r i n g —
for t h e s e b a s i c i t e m s , failure results i n t h e c o m p l e t e loss o f a l l
Slot: Finger.
c o m p o n e n t s . M a n y t a i l o r e d a r m o r s r e q u i r e goods f r o m a
Weight: — .
b l a c k s m i t h ' s forge o r a b r e w e r ' s b a r r e l . S e e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : E n c h a n t e d c l a y , o p a l , v i a l o f viscous s e c t i o n s for d e t a i l s o n t h e s e i t e m s .
mana.
N o t e t h a t a t a i l o r m a y n e v e r t a k e 10 w h e n a t t e m p t i n g t o
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : Pottery ( 3 0 ) .
craft magic items.

TaiLoring
Most sentient races c l o t h e themselves a c c o r d i n g to the needs
o f c u l t u r e a n d c l i m a t e , w h e t h e r i n m a n g y furs r e n t f r o m t h e f l e s h
TaiLoring Magic Items
o f f a l l e n prey or t h e r i c h l y d y e d silks o f n o b l e f i n e r y . T h e c o n s t a n t
n e e d for n e w attire g i v e n c h a n g i n g f a s h i o n s m e a n s p r o f i t a b l e Arctic Wyvern-Hibe Armor
l i v e l i h o o d s for tailors s k i l l e d a n d a w a r e e n o u g h t o p r o v i d e for D e s c r i p t i o n : A r c t i c wyverns' scaled hides allow t h e m to w i t h -
society's d e m a n d s . Master tailors e x p a n d t h e bounds of their s t a n d t h e frigid c l i m a t e o f C o b a l t S c a r . I f p r o p e r l y t a i l o r e d , a r m o r
profession to i n c l u d e special c o n t a i n e r s a n d e x o t i c a n d e v e n p r o d u c e d f r o m t h e i r h i d e s offers s i g n i f i c a n t r e s i s t a n c e a g a i n s t
magical apparel. cold-based attacks a n d other benefits.
T a i l o r s produce most of their products from tanned cattle hides P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r o f w y v e r n - h i d e w i t h v e l i u m s t u d d i n g is t h e
or m a n u f a c t u r e d c l o t h s , b u t wolf, b e a r , a n d great c a t h i d e s a n d e q u i v a l e n t o f + 5 hide armor w i t h t h e spell resistance [cold] 15 a b i l i t y .
e v e n t h e s i l k o f g i a n t a r a c h n i d s a l s o f i n d use i n t a i l o r e d goods. It also g r a n t s its w e a r e r a +1 b o n u s o n s a v i n g t h r o w s against t h e
B l e m i s h e s a n d tears r e d u c e t h e w o r t h a n d u s e f u l n e s s o f a h i d e . breath weapons of dragons a n d their k i n a n d a + 2 bonus o n
T a i l o r s classify h i d e s as h i g h q u a l i t y , m e d i u m q u a l i t y , l o w q u a l i t y , F o r t i t u d e s a v e s t o a v o i d t h e effects o f s e v e r e c o l d w e a t h e r .
or r u i n e d , a n d p a y h u n t e r s a c c o r d i n g l y . Superior hides may Arctic Wyvern-Hide A r m o r ( A C +8, max D e x +4, check - 2 ;
r e p l a c e i n f e r i o r h i d e s i n a g i v e n r e c i p e , b u t n o t v i c e v e r s a (e.g., a h a r d n e s s 8, 11 h p , B r e a k D C 2 4 )
h i g h q u a l i t y s k i n m a y b e used t o f a s h i o n a b e l t p o u c h , b u t a r u i n e d
Str +3, D e x +3, W i s +3.
bear pelt is i n s u f f i c i e n t for t a i l o r i n g a b a c k p a c k ) .
Bonus type: N o n e .
Animal skins undergo the
lengthy process o f t a n n i n g before
they are fit for t a i l o r i n g , a process
that c o n v e r t s t h e h i d e i n t o l e a t h e r
a n d protects t h e s k i n f r o m s h r i n k - Table 6-20: BasicTailoring
age a n d decay. C u r i n g takes p l a c e Item Components DC Market Price
almost i m m e d i a t e l y f o l l o w i n g r e -
Backpack Hemp c o r d , high-quality hide 10 9P
m o v a l o f t h e h i d e . O n e m e t h o d is
2

to salt t h e h i d e t h e n pile it w i t h Bedroll Hemp c o r d , 2 canvas yards, 1 low-quality hide 8 Isp

m a n y o t h e r s k i n s . O v e r a course o f Belt pouch Hemp c o r d , low-quality hide 8 1
9P
a m o n t h , t h e h i d e s absorb t h e salt Canvas y a r d (sq. yd.) 2 0 hemp plants 7 Isp
thoroughly. A less t i m e - c o n s u m -
Cloth armor 2 c o t t o n bolts, 1 canvas y a r d , 2 silk cords 10 5gp
ing m e t h o d i n v o l v e s s o a k i n g t h e
C o r d , hemp (3 f t . ) 5 hemp plants 6 3cp
h i d e s i n vats o f brine, w h i c h c o m -
pletely c u r e s a s k i n w i t h a day. C o r d , silk (3 f t . ) 3 silk threads ? 2gp

T h e tanner t h e n soaks the hides Cotton bolt (sq. yd.) 5 0 c o t t o n plants 7 5s P

i n w a t e r for s e v e r a l d a y s to r i d t h e Hide armor 12 ruined hides o r 8 low-quality hides, 5 hemp cords 10 15 gp

s k i n s o f e x c e s s fat, dirt, b l o o d , salt Leather armor 5 medium-quality hides 10 10 gp
a n d debris. S h e m e t i c u l o u s l y r e -
Leather padding Hemp c o r d , low-quality hide 7 5sp
moves hair and remaining patches
Linen bolt (sq. yd.) 5 0 flax plants 7 4gp
of fat w i t h a d u l l k n i f e i n a p r o c e s s
k n o w n as s c u d d i n g . T h e a c t u a l Raw silk armor 2 0 silk swatches, dyes (optional) 14 5 0 0 gp
t a n n i n g process consists o f h a n g - Rope, silk ( 5 0 f t . ) 2 0 silk cords 10 10 gp
ing h i d e s i n large vats c o n t a i n i n g Rope, hemp ( 5 0 f t . ) 3 0 hemp cords 8 1
gp
tannin, a natural product occur-
Sack Hemp c o r d , ruined hide 8 Isp
r i n g i n t h e b a r k , l e a v e s , a n d fruit
of various trees. ( S e e " T h e B r e w e r Silk bandage 2 silk threads 7 7sp
a n d T a n n i n g A g e n t s , " page 2 1 6 ) . Silk swatch (0.5 sq. yds.) 10 spiderling webs 7 5gp
A tanner hardens some pieces, Silk thread ( 1 0 0 f t . ) 2 spiderling webs 5 2sp
s u c h as l e a t h e r b r e a s t p l a t e s , by
Spell component pouch Silk c o r d , high-quality hide 11 5gp
boiling them i n oil. T a i l o r s serv-
Studded leather armor 5 medium-quality hides, 3 0 metal studs 11 25 g
ing t h e w e a l t h y may finish the P

s k i n by a d d i n g dyes, glazes, o i l s , Tent 2 hemp ropes, 5 hemp cords, 3 canvas yards ? 10 gp

waxes, or pigments appealing to Waterskin Silk c o r d , medium-quality hide ? 'gp
the b u y e r .

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C a s t e r L e v e l : 15th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6 5 , 9 1 5 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 10 lhs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 high-quality arctic w y v e r n hides, 5
s i l k c o r d s , 10 flasks o f c o b a l t c o d o i l , 3 5 v e l i u m studs.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (41).
Bearskin Potion Bag
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e S h a m a n s of Justice discovered the process o f
c o m b i n i n g a n d c o n d e n s i n g single doses o f a l c h e m i c a l potions
i n t o a flask-sized, m u l t i - d o s e c o n c o c t i o n . O v e r t i m e t h e p r a c t i c e
spread to the s h a m a n s o f o t h e r races, t h o u g h the essential ingre-
d i e n t s r e m a i n t h e s a m e . T h e t a i l o r l i n e s a t a n n e d p o r t i o n of grizzly
b e a r s k i n w i t h w o l f gut, a n d b i n d s t h e w h o l e w i t h a s i l k c o r d .
P o w e r s : A s h a m a n m a y p o u r u p t o 1 0 doses o f a s i n g l e type o f
p o t i o n i n t o t h e bag a n d s t e e p t h e b u n d l e i n h o t w a t e r for r o u g h l y
10 m i n u t e s p e r dose. T h e p r o c e s s r e d u c e s t h e v o l u m e o f t h e
p o t i o n s to t h a t of a s i n g l e d o s e , a l t h o u g h t h e r e s u l t i n g b r e w is n o w
h i g h l y c o n c e n t r a t e d : it s t i l l h a s as m a n y d o s e s as it d i d a t t h e
beginning o f the process.
Activation: Spell Trigger (shaman).
Caster Level: 2nd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1 5 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 1 lb.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : H i g h - q u a l i t y grizzly b e a r h i d e , w o l f
gut, s i l k c o r d .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (17).
BLackPantherskin Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e panthers of the W a k e n i n g L a n d s h u n t w i t h
u n m a t c h e d s t e a l t h a n d f e r o c i t y , able t o a m b u s h t h e i r p r e y f r o m
s c a n t c o v e r or t h e tops of trees w i t h e q u a l e a s e . S t r o n g a n d s u p p l e ,
this armor c o m b i n e s moderate p h y s i c a l protection w i t h e n h a n c e -
m e n t s favorable to beastlords a n d m o n k s .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 3 raw silk armor. I t
also g r a n t s its w e a r e r a + 5 b o n u s o n C l i m b , S a f e F a l l , a n d S n e a k
c h e c k s , as w e l l as t h e D o d g e feat. I f t h e w e a r e r a l r e a d y possesses
t h i s feat, s h e m a y use it a g a i n s t t w o o p p o n e n t s e a c h r o u n d .
F u r t h e r , a m o n k w h o w e a r s t h i s a r m o r is c o n s i d e r e d t o be 5 l e v e l s
h i g h e r for t h e p u r p o s e o f d e t e r m i n i n g h e r m y s t i c s t r i k e a b i l i t y .
Black Pantherskin A r m o r ( A C +5, m a x D e x +9, check + 0 ;
hardness 3, 5 hp, Break D C 2 2 )
Str + 3 , D e x +3, C o n + 3 , sonic resistance ( 4 ) , sonic save +1.
Bonus type: N o n e .
Caster Level: 9th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6 8 , 1 5 0 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 3 black panther hides, 6 silk cords, 25
enchanted velium bonings, 10 flasks o f e n c h a n t e d y e w l e a f
tannin.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (39).
CureO Silk Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : M o r e resilient t h a n raw silk, this a r m o r provides
a n e x t r a degree of d u r a b i l i t y for t h o s e t h a t are o f t e n i n h a r m ' s w a y
yet w h o r e q u i r e l i g h t , f l e x i b l e g a r m e n t s . M o s t prefer c u r e d s i l k
o v e r r a w ; s h r i n k a g e m e a n s a t i g h t , f o r m - f i t t i n g , but h i g h l y e l a s t i c
outfit that allows the range o f m o t i o n r e q u i r e d for o p t i m a l
performance. T h e tailor must procure heady kiolas — a t a n n i n g
agent brewed from k i o l a nut sap — a n d t h e n tan the silk m u c h like
s h e w o u l d t a n a h i d e ( t h u s " c u r e d " s i l k is s o m e t h i n g o f a m i s n o -
m e r ) . T h e process increases the difficulty o f w e a v i n g the silk i n t o
f a b r i c , b u t for a c a p a b l e t a i l o r t h e p r o c e s s is w o r t h t h e profit.
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r f u n c t i o n s as + J raw silk.
C u r e d S i l k A r m o r ( A C + 3 , m a x D e x + 9 , c h e c k + 0 ; h a r d n e s s 1,
3 hp, Break D C 22)
Bonus type: N o n e .
C a s t e r L e v e l : 3rd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 1,650 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 20 silk swatches, 3 silk thread, 20
heady kiolas, dyes ( o p t i o n a l ) .
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (17).
Fleeting Quiver
D e s c r i p t i o n : A c c o m p l i s h e d tailors d e m a n d h i g h p r i c e s for
these quivers, a n d w i t h good reason. T h e difference between
t h e s e a n d m u n d a n e q u i v e r s is t h a t a r r o w s s e e m t o leap f r o m t h e
fleeting quiver i n t o h i s w a i t i n g f i n g e r t i p s , s i g n i f i c a n t l y e n h a n c i n g
h i s r a t e o f fire. N o t s u r p r i s i n g l y , t h e p r o c e s s o f c r e a t i n g s u c h a n
i t e m is f r a u g h t w i t h d i f f i c u l t y . It b e g i n s w i t h t h e u n b l e m i s h e d s k i n
of a h i g h l a n d lion from the plains of N o r t h K a r a n a . After curing
t h e beast's h i d e , t h e t a i l o r s o a k s it i n a v a t o f w a t e r a n d distilled
mana for a f u l l w e e k . T h e t a i l o r t a n s t h e h i d e , t h e n c o a t s t h e
l e a t h e r i n a v i a k - e g g o i l to restore p l i a b i l i t y . T h e t a i l o r b r u s h e s t h e
r e s i d u a l distilled mana o n t o a griffon's f e a t h e r a n d sews it i n t o t h e
inner lining o f the newly sewn quiver.
Powers: A n user g a i n s a n a d d i t i o n a l r a n g e d a t t a c k every
s e c o n d r o u n d w h e n u s i n g a b o w , as i f u n d e r a h a s t e ( 4 ) effect. H e
does n o t g a i n a n y o f t h e o t h e r b e n e f i t s o f h a s t e .
B o n u s type: A l l = h a s t e .
Caster Level: 6th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6 , 5 0 0 gp.
Slot: Miscellaneous.
W e i g h t : 1 lb.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : A v i a k - e g g oil, griffon feather, high-
q u a l i t y h i g h l a n d l i o n s k i n , s i l k t h r e a d , v i a l of distilled mana.
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (30).
GooBoots
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e s e o d d boots e n a b l e t h e w e a r e r t o pass o v e r
s t o n e floors a n d d r i e d l e a v e s i n s i l e n c e , m u f f l i n g a n y s o u n d s
p r o d u c e d u n d e r f o o t . T h e soles a l s o s i n k i n t o n o o k s a n d c r a n n i e s ,
g i v i n g g r e a t e r p u r c h a s e o n tree l i m b s o r c l i f f faces. C r e a t i o n
r e q u i r e s t h e t a i l o r t o c o l l e c t i n e r t goo f r o m a s l a i n s l i m e or j e l l y o f
t h e sort o f t e n s e e n i n t h e C i t y o f M i s t a n d e l s e w h e r e . A d d i n g p i x i e
d u s t r e d u c e s t h e goo's c a u s t i c i t y a n d e n h a n c e s t h e s t e a l t h effect.
P o w e r s : T h e boots grant t h e wearer a + 4 bonus o n S n e a k
c h e c k s a n d +2 bonus o n C l i m b c h e c k s .
B o n u s types: S k i l l s = a r c a n e .
Caster Level: 2nd.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 0 gp.
Slot: Feet.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 lbs. o f goo, 2 h i g h - q u a l i t y pelts, p i x i e
dust.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (22).
Haze Panther Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : P r i z e d as m u c h for its rarity as for t h e benefits it
c o n v e y s , t h i s a r m o r d i s t o r t s t h e i m a g e o f its w e a r e r , a l l o w i n g a
wearer to b l e n d i n t o t h e most unsuitable e n v i r o n m e n t s . Its
mystical properties significantly e m p o w e r the wearer and provide
a measure o f resistance against m a n y sources of h a r m .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 4 leather armor. I t also
g r a n t s its w e a r e r a + 7 b o n u s o n H i d e a n d S n e a k c h e c k s , as w e l l as
h a l f - c o n c e a l m e n t , so t h a t t h e r e is a 2 0 % c h a n c e t h a t a n y d i r e c t
a t t a c k m i s s e s t h e w e a r e r e v e n if t h e a t t a c k roll was s u c c e s s f u l . ( S e e
" C o n c e a l m e n t " i n t h e EverQuest: Player's Handbook, p. 3 6 8 , for
more details.)
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Haze Panther A r m o r ( A C + 6 , max Dex +6, check +0; hardness
6, 7 h p , Break D C 24)
Str +4, Dex +6, C o n + 3 , all resistances ( 2 ) .
Bonus type: N o n e .
Caster L e v e l : 18th.
M a r k e t Price: 71,660 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
Components R e q u i r e d : 3 high-quality haze panther skins, 25
velium bonings, 10 flasks o f yew leaf t a n n i n .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : T a i l o r i n g (45)
Ice Borrower Silk Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : O n l y the most ambitious tailors pursue the m i g h t y
ice burrowers i n search o f their silk. Found only i n the W e s t e r n
Wastes of Velious, these giant worms seriously challenge even the
most stalwart o f adventurers. O n c e suffused w i t h purifiedmana and
properly woven, this armor acts as a magical conduit, e n l i g h t e n -
ing the wearer and focusing the flow o f arcane energies. T h e
p l a t i n u m threads used to craft this item are products of the
C o l d a i n dwarves and are sold only i n their cities for 800 gp each.
Powers: T h i s armor is the equivalent o f + 3 rawsilkarmor. I t also
grants its wearer a +2 bonus o n C h a n n e l i n g checks.
Ice Burrower Silk A r m o r ( A C +5, max Dex + 9 , check +0;
hardness 3, 5 hp, Break D C 22)
Dex + 3 , I n t +4, C h a +3, h p + 4 , mana + 4 , cold resistance ( 3 ) ,
cold save + 1 .
Bonus type: N o n e .
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 73,810 gp.
S l o t : Body.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 12 p l a t i n u m threads (see t e x t ) , 20
swatches o f ice burrower silk, 12 vials of purified mana.
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : T a i l o r i n g (42).
ReinForceo Acrylia Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : Composed exclusively from items found o n L u c l i n ,
this armor presents a tremendous challenge for even a master
tailor. T h e few suits currently i n existence command a heavy price
due to the mystical enhancements the armor provides.
Powers: T h i s armor is the equivalent o f +4 studded leather
armor.
Reinforced A c r y l i a A r m o r ( A C +7, max Dex +5, check +0;
hardness 6, 10 hp, Break D C 23)
Str + 3 , C o n + 3 , W i s +2.
Bonus type: N o n e .
Caster L e v e l : 12th.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 44,175 gp.
Slot: Body.
W e i g h t : 10 lbs.
Components R e q u i r e d : 30 acrylia studs, 10 flawless rockhopper
hides, 5 silk cords, 10 paeala bark t a n n i n .
T r a d e S k i l l ( D C ) : T a i l o r i n g (39).
StuOOeO Tigerraptor Armor
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e ferocious tigerraptors o f the W a k e n i n g Lands
b l e n d i n perfectly w i t h the foliage of their h u n t i n g grounds. T h e
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a r m o r ' s m y s t i c a l e n h a n c e m e n t s e a s i l y justify t h e c h a n g e f r o m
m o r e p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r i n g s s u c h as c h a i n m a i l or e v e n p l a t e a r m o r s .
P o w e r s : T h i s a r m o r is t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f + 4 studded leather Table 6-21: Tinkering Ingrebients
armor. It also g r a n t s a + 5 b o n u s o n H i d e a n d S n e a k c h e c k s i n t a l l Ingredient Average Price Location
grass o r o v e r g r o w n t e r r a i n . Acrylia o r e N/a Mountains of Luclin's dark side
Studded Tigerraptor A r m o r ( A C +7, max Dex +5, check +0; Aqualung 2 , 0 0 0 gp Tinkered
h a r d n e s s 6, 10 h p , B r e a k D C 2 3 )
Barrel 2gp Standard vendor
Str +2, D e x +2, C o n + 3 , W i s + 3 , electricity resistance ( 4 ) ,
Bat w i n g N/a Bats
electricity save +1.
Belt of leathery
B o n u s type: N o n e .
fungus flesh N/a Patog Phlarg fiends
C a s t e r L e v e l : 12th.
Block of living granite N/a Geonids
M a r k e t P r i c e : 6 4 , 6 7 5 gp.
Bottle 2cp Common vendors or p o t t e r s
Slot: Body.
Ceramic-lined still 3 0 gp Geerlok family
W e i g h t : 12 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 3 high-quality tigerraptor hides, 1 0 Chitterlmg barb N/a Chitterlings

drake-egg o i l , 50 v e l i u m s t u d s . Cogs 100 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors

Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (42). Cork lep T i n k e r i n g vendors

Cured leather tubing 8gp A k ' A n o n , Geerlok family
Wu's Fighting Apparel Darkclaw claw N/a Saurak darkclaws
D e s c r i p t i o n : M a s t e r W u ' s m e t h o d for m a g i c a l l y enhancing
Faun hoof N/a Fauns
s i l k a r m o r s r e p r e s e n t s a m a j o r shift for t h e a d v a n c e d t a i l o r f r o m
Fine coral mesh 1,000 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
t h e m u n d a n e t o t h e q u a s i - m a g i c a l . T h e p r o c e s s is e x p e n s i v e ,
r e q u i r i n g the s e r v i c e s o f a n e n c h a n t e r a n d a b r e w e r , a c o n s i d e r - Firewater N/a Gnomish vendors or brewers
able a m o u n t of s i l k , a n d a greater l i g h t s t o n e o f t h e sort f o u n d o n Gears 7 0 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
s l a i n will-o'-wisps. M o n k s a n d b e a s t l o r d s o f t e n sell t h e i r s e r v i c e s Gem s e t t e r parts 30 gp Geerlok family
i n h o p e s of a c q u i r i n g t h e w e a l t h n e e d e d t o afford s u c h a r m o r .
Glob of tar N/a T a r goos
P o w e r s : T h i s + 2 raw silk armor grants its w e a r e r t h e m y s t i c
Gnomish bolts 3 0 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
strike a b i l i t y o f a 5 t h - l e v e l m o n k ; a m o n k w h o w e a r s t h i s a r m o r is
c o n s i d e r e d to be 5 l e v e l s h i g h e r for t h e p u r p o s e o f d e t e r m i n i n g h e r Grease 2 0 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
m y s t i c s t r i k e a b i l i t y . T h e a p p a r e l also g r a n t s its w e a r e r use of t h e Haze panther eye N/a Haze panthers
D o d g e feat. I f the w e a r e r a l r e a d y possesses t h i s feat, s h e m a y use Holgresh wing N/a Holgreshes
it against t w o o p p o n e n t s e a c h r o u n d .
Lantern (hooded) gp 7
Common vendor
Wu's Fighting Apparel ( A C +4, max D e x +9, check +0;
Lime-coated meshing 7 5 0 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
h a r d n e s s 2, 4 h p , B r e a k D C 2 2 )
Mana battery (class 1) 4 5 g p A k ' A n o n , Iceclad outpost
Caster Level: 6th.
Mana battery (class 2 ) 7 0 gp A k ' A n o n , Iceclad outpost
M a r k e t P r i c e : 5,900 gp.
Mana battery (class 3) 125 gp A k ' A n o n , Iceclad outpost
Slot: Body.
Mana battery (class 4 ) 1 8 0 gp A k ' A n o n , Iceclad outpost
W e i g h t : 1 lb.
Mana battery (class 5 ) 2 5 0 gp A k ' A n o n , Iceclad outpost
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 2 0 s i l k s w a t c h e s , 5 0 h e a d y k i o l a s , 12
v i a l s of viscous m a n a , 1 g r e a t e r l i g h t s t o n e ( s e e t e x t ) . M e t a l fastening 8 0 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors

Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tailoring (25). Metal rod 6 0 gp Tinkering vendors or blacksmiths

M e t a l shaft 3gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
Metal t w i n e 10 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
Tinkering
Planing tool 8 0 gp Fletcher vendor or blacksmith
G n o m e s c o n s i d e r t i n k e r i n g t o be b o t h t h e greatest e n d e a v o r
Rat ear N/a Large or giant rats
a n d t h e greatest a c h i e v e m e n t o f t h e i r r a c e . O t h e r r a c e s c o n s i d e r
t i n k e r i n g just o n e m o r e r e a s o n t o k e e p t h e i r eyes o n g n o m e s . Reflective shard 120 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors

T i n k e r i n g is t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f g n o m i s h s c i e n c e i n t h e e n g i n e e r - Sensate Reishi lens N/a Sensate Reishi

ing of a variety o f m e c h a n i c a l products. G n o m e s interested i n Sewing c o n t r a p t i o n
p u r s u i n g t i n k e r i n g s e r v e as a p p r e n t i c e s t o a m a s t e r for u p t o 3 parts 3 0 gp Geerlok family
years. T h i s a p p r e n t i c e s h i p c o n s i s t s h a l f o f l e a r n i n g tinkering
Sharkskin tubing ?00gp T i n k e r i n g vendors
t e c h n i q u e s a n d h a l f o f t h e a c q u i s i t i o n o f i t e m s used i n t h e
t i n k e r i n g p r o c e s s , o r else t h e c o i n n e e d e d t o b u y s u c h i t e m s . A n Sifaye dust N/a Sifayes

a p p r e n t i c e is e x p e c t e d t o d o n a t e a f u l l q u a r t e r of h i s e a r n i n g s t o Silk-lined steel helm 150 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors or

his master during the apprenticeship period. G n o m e s of a more blacksmith/tailors
a d v e n t u r o u s b e n t are s o m e t i m e s a l l o w e d t o fast-track t h e i r a p -
Smithy hammer 75 g P
Blacksmithing merchants
p r e n t i c e s h i p i n r e t u r n for a c o n s e q u e n t l y longer-term c o m m i t m e n t
Spncket 2c T i n k e r i n g vendors
to a c q u i r e t i n k e r i n g s u p p l i e s for t h e i r m a s t e r s . I n a n y e v e n t , o n c e
P

the a p p r e n t i c e s h i p is o v e r , a g n o m e is g r a n t e d a c c e s s t o t h e Sprockets 4 5 gp T i n k e r i n g vendors

T i n k e r i n g Library in A k ' A n o n , w h i c h has many basic schematics, Static o r b 25 g P
T i n k e r i n g vendors
t h o u g h s e v e r a l e c c e n t r i c m a s t e r s c o n t i n u e to k e e p c e r t a i n d e s i g n s Thieves' tools 30 gp Rogue guilds
top s e c r e t .
T o o l box 10 gp Tinkenng vendors or blacksmiths
T i n k e r s rely o n a s e t o f tools, a n o f t e n e x p e n s i v e set o f Utensil parts 160 gp Geerlok family
i n g r e d i e n t s , a n d a k n a c k for k n o w i n g p r e c i s e l y h o w t o w i r e a n d
Velium lens ?0gp Iceclad outpost
b i n d t h e parts t o g e t h e r i n t o a f u n c t i o n a l w h o l e . Oftentimes
r e c i p e s c a l l for a m a n a battery — a w e a k l y m a g i c a l s t o n e d e s i g n e d
to p o w e r c e r t a i n t i n k e r e d d e v i c e s . T h e s e b a t t e r i e s are t h e m s e l v e s
tinkered products, but only t h e Master T i n k e r e r s i n A k ' A n o n
h a v e a c c e s s to t h e s e c r e t s of c r e a t i n g t h e m . R e p l a c i n g a d e a d mana
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battery r e q u i r e s a T r a d e S k i l l ( t i n k e r i n g ) c h e c k ( D C 10 + t h e class B u t t o n 5. G r e a s e I n j e c t i o n : G r a n t s w e a r e r + 5 0 % i n c r e a s e t o
of the b a t t e r y ) . base s p e e d .
G n o m e s p u r c h a s e m o s t of t h e i r i n g r e d i e n t s f r o m f e l l o w g n o m e s B u t t o n 6. P r e c i s i o n I n f u s i o n : G r a n t s w e a r e r D e x + 4 .
d e v o t e d to t h e s u p p o r t of t i n k e r e r s . T i n k e r i n g v e n d o r s are l o c a t e d M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 2 , 0 0 0 gp.
a l l across F a y d w e r a n d A n t o n i c a ; e l s e w h e r e , a g n o m i s h o u t p o s t i n Slot: Body.
Iceclad supports tinkerers i n V e l i o u s , a n d t h e famed G e e r l o k
W e i g h t : 4 0 lbs. ( g n o m e - s i z e d ) .
f a m i l y of K a t t a C a s t e l l u m o c c a s i o n a l l y s h a r e s its w a r e s a n d s e c r e t s
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : M a s t e r w o r k f u l l p l a t e a r m o r , 10 c o g
w i t h promising gnomes w h o journey to L u c l i n . N o t a l l c o m p o -
sets, 10 s p r o c k e t sets, 10 grease sets, 1 0 m e t a l f a s t e n i n g sets, 10
n e n t s a r e for sale. M a n y r e c i p e s c a l l for i t e m s o f a b i o l o g i c a l
g n o m i s h b o l t sets, 10 g n o m i s h t w i n e sets, 6 c l a s s 5 m a n a b a t t e r i e s ,
n a t u r e , w h i c h are t h u s u s u a l l y a t t a c h e d t o a n o w n e r w h o is r a t h e r
l o a t h e to part w i t h t h e m . T a b l e 6—21 o u t l i n e s t h e costs a s s o c i a t e d 1 p i n c h sifaye d u s t , v e l i u m lens, g n o m i s h v a n i s h i n g d e v i c e ,
w i t h t i n k e r i n g i n g r e d i e n t s , as w e l l as w h o (or w h a t ) is m o s t l i k e l y holgresh pelt, 2 blocks of living granite, 2 holgresh wings, 2 faun
to h a v e t h e m . hooves.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (40).

Tinkered items Collapsible Fishing Pole

E x c e p t w h e r e otherwise indicated, tinkered items grant untyped D e s c r i p t i o n : Sturdy y e t c o m p l e t e l y retractable, this tinkered
b o n u s e s (i.e., t h e i r b o n u s e s s t a c k w i t h a l l o t h e r b o n u s t y p e s ) . f i s h i n g p o l e t r a v e l s w e l l . G n o m i s h s t a t i s t i c i a n s c o n c l u d e that use
of the collapsible fishing pole produces a significant increase i n
Animateo Bait the n u m b e r of fish caught over e x t e n d e d periods o f time, espe-
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s tinkered fishing lure quivers enticingly cially w h e n c o m b i n e d w i t h a n i m a t e d bait.
w h e n immersed. P o w e r s : T h e 5-foot-long f i s h i n g p o l e g r a n t s its user a +1 b o n u s
Powers: Animated b a i t g r a n t s its user a +1 b o n u s o n a l l o n a l l P r o f e s s i o n ( f i s h e r ) c h e c k s . I t c a n be c o l l a p s e d i n t o a rod o n l y
Profession (fisher) c h e c k s . 2 i n c h e s w i d e a n d 1 foot l o n g .
M a r k e t P r i c e : 15 sp. M a r k e t P r i c e : 4 0 gp.
W e i g h t : 0 . 2 5 lbs. W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 cork, 1 spricket. C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 3 m e t a l shafts, g n o m i s h bolts.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (12). Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (12).

Aqualung Compass
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h e a q u a l u n g c o v e r s t h e h e a d fully a n d a l l o w s t h e D e s c r i p t i o n : U s e f u l to adventurers in the wilderness, the
wearer to breathe under water ( o r i n other airless e n v i r o n m e n t s ) t i n k e r e d c o m p a s s a l w a y s s h o w s true n o r t h u n e r r i n g l y . A b l a c k -
for e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s o f t i m e . s m i t h m u s t c r a f t t h e s k e w e r a n d p i e t i n : d u e t o t h e n e e d for
P o w e r s : A n a q u a l u n g c a n p r o d u c e b r e a t h a b l e air for 1 0 0 h o u r s m a g n e t i c a l l y r e a c t i v e m a t e r i a l s , pottery is i n s u f f i c i e n t .
before it m u s t h a v e its m a n a b a t t e r y r e p l a c e d . W h i l e t h e fittings Powers: T h i s i t e m a l w a y s i n d i c a t e s true n o r t h . However,
m a y be r e l a t i v e l y loose or s n u g , n o r m a l a q u a l u n g s f u n c t i o n j u s t as m a g n e t i c d i s t u r b a n c e s s u c h as t h o s e i n v o l c a n i c a l l y a c t i v e r e g i o n s
well o n S m a l l a n d Medium-size humanoids. Larger or smaller r e n d e r t h e results u n t r u s t w o r t h y .
aqualungs c a n be crafted, h o w e v e r . M a r k e t P r i c e : 3 0 gp.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 2 , 0 0 0 gp. W e i g h t : 0 . 2 5 lbs.
Slot: Head. C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 s t a t i c o r b , 1 pie t i n , 1 c o r k , 1 s k e w e r .
W e i g h t : 8 lbs. T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (12).
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : F i n e coral m e s h , silk-lined steel h e l m ,
m e t a l t w i n e , g n o m i s h bolts, 1 m e t a l r o d , c l a s s 4 m a n a b a t t e r y , 1 FLameless Lantern
fresh f i s h . D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s tinkered lantern illuminates somewhat more
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (26). b r i g h t l y t h a n a regular l a n t e r n a n d w i t h o u t the i n c e s s a n t n e e d for
fuel.
Clockwork Watchman Armor P o w e r s : T h e l a n t e r n illuminates a 40-foot-diameter area and
Description: Adapting clockwork i n n o v a t i o n s to g n o m i s h r e q u i r e s a refill o f f i r e w a t e r o n l y after 2 0 0 h o u r s o f use.
a r m o r , a d v a n c e d t i n k e r e r s c a n c r e a t e a suite o f a r m o r c a p a b l e o f M a r k e t P r i c e : 6 0 gp.
a variety of functions. U n m a t c h e d i n sophistication, a tinkerer W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
labors for n o less t h a n t h r e e m o n t h s t o craft s u c h a suit, a s s u m i n g
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 l a n t e r n , m e t a l t w i n e , f i r e w a t e r , class
t h a t n o failures i m p e d e h i s progress. S i f a y e , h o l g r e s h , a n d f a u n s a l l
1 m a n a battery.
inhabit the W a k e n i n g L a n d s of V e l i o u s .
T r a d e Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (14).
P o w e r s : C l o c k w o r k w a t c h m a n a r m o r f u n c t i o n s as m a s t e r w o r k
f u l l p l a t e t h a t does n o t affect its w e a r e r ' s s p e e d , d u e t o t h e a r m o r ' s
Geerlok All-Purpose Cooking Utensil
p o w e r e d n a t u r e . F u r t h e r , by p r e s s i n g v a r i o u s studs p l a c e d u p o n
t h e a r m o r , t h e w e a r e r c a n a c t i v a t e n u m e r o u s features; p r e s s i n g a D e s c r i p t i o n : Stirring, sampling, measuring, flipping, slicing,
b u t t o n is a free a c t i o n , but o n l y o n e feature m a y b e a c t i v a t e d p e r d i c i n g — t h e all-purpose c o o k i n g u t e n s i l does it a l l i n t h e h a n d s
r o u n d . E a c h p o w e r h a s 3 c h a r g e s , a n d e a c h use o f a g i v e n p o w e r of a c o m p e t e n t baker.
c o n s u m e s 1 c h a r g e f r o m its m a n a b a t t e r y a n d lasts for 10 m i n u t e s . P o w e r s : T h i s u t e n s i l g r a n t s its user a + 2 b o n u s o n T r a d e S k i l l
A t i n k e r e r m a y r e p l a c e a feature's m a n a b a t t e r y t o r e f u e l t h a t (baking) checks.
feature. M a r k e t P r i c e : 5 0 0 gp.
Clockwotk W a t c h m a n Armor ( A C +8, max Dex +2, check - W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
4; h a r d n e s s 10, 2 0 h p , B r e a k D C 2 5 ) C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : B a k i n g utensils, gears, sprockets, g n o m -
B u t t o n 1. B a t t e r y S i g h t : A s t h e see invisible s p e l l . ish bolts, d a r k c l a w claw.
B u t t o n 2. I n v i s i b i l i t y C l o a k : A s t h e invisibility spell. Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
B u t t o n 3. C o g B o o s t : G r a n t s w e a r e r h a s t e ( 5 ) .
Button 4. S t e a m O v e r d r i v e : G r a n t s wearer S t r +4.
Geerlok Automate© Hammer
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s powered h a m m e r e v e n l y distributes t h e
ideal degree o f force i n f o r g i n g n e a r l y a n y t h i n g a b l a c k s m i t h m i g h t
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desire. Due to its bulk and the need to brace the hammer firmly
w h e n i n use, i t has n o combat applications.
Powers: T h i s device grants its user a +2 bonus o n Trade S k i l l
(blacksmithing) checks.
M a r k e t Price: 500 gp.
W e i g h t : 8 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Smith's hammer, gears, sprockets,
gnomish bolts, grease, 1 l b . o f acrylia ore.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
Geerlok Fermentation Device
D e s c r i p t i o n : A blessing to any brewer, the f e r m e n t a t i o n device
measures additives such as yeast, alerts the brewer w h e n various
stages o f the brewing process are complete, and filters out impu-
rities.
Powers: T h i s device grants its user a +2 bonus on Trade S k i l l
(brewing) checks. T h i s bonus stacks w i t h that gained from a
gnomish brew barrel.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 500 gp.
W e i g h t : 12 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 ceramic lined s t i l l , 1 cured leather
tubing, 1 bottle, 1 cork, 1 porous mineral block
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
Geerlok Gem Setter
D e s c r i p t i o n : Designed particularly for w o r k i n g w i t h enchanted
metals, this apparatus assists i n the perfect arrangement of gems
i n t o settings for earrings, rings, necklaces, and other jewelry.
Powers: T h i s apparatus grants its user a +2 bonus o n Trade
Skill (jewelry m a k i n g ) checks.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 500 gp.
W e i g h t : 2 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Jeweler's k i t , gears, sprockets, gnom-
ish bolts, reflective shard, sensate reishi lens.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
Geerlok Planing Tool
D e s c r i p t i o n : A fletcher using this planing tool finds i t easier to
craft superior bows and even finer arrows, due to its treatment of
the shafts.
Powers: T h i s t o o l grants its user a +2 bonus o n Trade Skill
(fletching) checks.
M a r k e t P r i c e : 500 gp.
W e i g h t : 3 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : Fletcher's planing tool, gears, sprock-
ets, gnomish bolts, 1 belt of leathery fungus flesh.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
GeerLokScuLpting Tools
D e s c r i p t i o n : These special tools assist i n every aspect of the
potter's trade, i n c l u d i n g shaping, decorating, and glazing the clay.
Powers: These tools grant their user a +2 bonus o n Trade S k i l l
(pottery) checks.
M a r k e t Price: 500 gp.
W e i g h t : 5 lbs.
C o m p o n e n t s R e q u i r e d : 1 set of sculpting tools, gears, sprock-
ets, gnomish bolts, metal t w i n e , 1 darkclaw claw.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (35).
Geerlok Secoing Contraption
D e s c r i p t i o n : T h i s Geerlok i n n o v a t i o n firmly and perfectly
stitches all fabrics, attaches to standard looms to speed weaving,
and otherwise assists a tailor i n his craft.
 Powers: T h e c o n t r a p t i o n grants its user a +2 bonus o n Trade
S k i l l (tailoring) checks. I t may be used for three months before its
mana battery must be replaced.
Market Price: 500 gp.
Weight: 7 lbs.
Components Required: Sewing contraption parts, gears, sprock-
ets, gnomish bolts, 1 c h i t t e r l i n g barb, class 5 mana battery.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 3 5 ) .
G n o m i s h Breto B a r r e l
Description: Lauded by many tavern-goers as the greatest
c o n t r i b u t i o n o f the gnome race to c i v i l i z a t i o n at large, the
gnomish brew barrel greatly simplifies the brewing process.
Powers: A gnomish brew barrel can be used to brew any
alcoholic c o n c o c t i o n . I t halves the t i m e needed for fermentation
and grants a +1 circumstance bonus o n all Trade S k i l l (brewing)
checks made using i t . T h i s bonus stacks w i t h that gained from a
Geerlok fermentation device.
After the barrel is used 20 times, its mana battery must be
replaced.
Market Price: 400 gp.
Weight: 120 lbs.
Components Required: Barrel, pie t i n , gears, metal t w i n e , 2
metal shafts, class 2 mana battery.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 1 8 ) .
Gnomish Firexoorks
Description: Used i n celebrations or to signal across distances,
perhaps as a call for help, gnomish fireworks launch a pulsing
missile into the sky that t h e n explodes, easily visible from great
distances.
Powers: Due to a design flaw (or design perfection, i f you ask
a gnome), gnomish fireworks invariably rise 100 feet i n the air
before exploding: directing t h e m horizontally or even d o w n w a r d
still results i n an explosion 100 feet i n the air. Unless impeded i n
its flight, the same can be expected o f any launch. T h e explosion
illuminates the sky i n a manner visible from 25 miles around.
Market Price: 12 gp.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Components Required: 1 metal shaft, 1 bat wing, firewater, 1
scroll case (pottered).
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 1 2 ) .
Gnomish Vanishing Device
Description: One o f the most potent o f gnomish inventions,
the vanishing device allows any wearer to pass unseen.
Powers: W h i l e worn, the vanishing device grants its wearer an
effect identical to the invisibility spell. I t may be used for a total of
25 minutes before its battery must be replaced.
Market Price: 4,000 gp.
Slot: N e c k .
Weight: 2 lbs.
Components Required: 1 diamond, lantern, steel wire, gnom-
ish bolts, reflective shard, haze panther eye, class 5 mana battery.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 3 2 ) .
Mechanical Lockpicks
Description: T h i s sophisticated set o f prodding gears seem to
take o n a life o f their o w n i n the hands o f a skilled user. T h e reason
for the rat ear is not entirely clear, but the lockpicks o n l y spin
aimlessly w i t h o u t i t .
Powers: M e c h a n i c a l lockpicks grant their user a +1 bonus o n
all Pick Lock checks.
Market Price: 155 gp.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Components Required: Gears, sprockets, thieves' tools, 1 rat
ear.
Trade S k i l l ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 1 3 ) .
Pou>ereO Gloves
Description: Powered gloves enhance the hand-strength o f
the wearer. N o r m a l l y geared to the size and physiology of gnomes
(like thermal cloaks), powered gloves can also be constructed to
convey their benefits to other races.
Powers: These gloves grant t h e i r wearer a +1 bonus to Strength
checks and Strength-based checks i n v o l v i n g the hands (such as
C l i m b or disarm checks). T h e y also grant a +1 bonus to ranged
attacks using t h r o w n weapons.
Market Price: 1,700 gp.
Slot: Hands.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Components Required: Steel gauntlets, sprockets, gears, metal
twine, firewater, class 3 mana battery.
Trade S k i l l ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 2 2 ) .
Rebreather
Description: A more persistent version of the aqualung, a
rebreather never needs recharging.
Powers: T h i s i t e m functions as an aqualung, except that i t
never needs recharging.
Market Price: 4,000 gp.
Slot: Head
Weight: 10 lbs.
Components Required: 1 aqualung, lime-coated meshing,
sharkskin tubing, full-faced metal h e l m , firewater, 1 metal fasten-
ing, class 5 mana battery.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 3 0 ) .
Spyglass
Description: Coveted by sea captains, explorers, and generals
alike, spyglasses magnify distant objects significantly.
Powers: T h e spyglass replicates the telescopic effects of the
magnify spell, although w i t h o u t any magical component to the
effect.
Market Price: 1,000 gp.
Weight: 1 l b .
Components Required: Collapsible fishing pole, metal t w i n e ,
1 metal rod, 1 reflective shard.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (17).
Stalking Probe
Description: A spyglass of another sort, the stalking probe attaches to
the user's face, just over the eyes. W h e n activated, a translucent eye
emerges from the probe. Following the guidance of the user, the eye
searches ahead, channeling the images it receives to the user.
Powers: T h e stalking probe acts similarly to an eye of Zomm
spell, except that i t does n o t create a physical sensor — the
translucent eye formed by the probe is effectively ethereal. After
5 uses, a tinker must replace the mana battery.
Market Price: 1,500 gp.
Slot: Head
Weight: 3 lbs.
Components Required: 2 gear sets, 1 bottle, 1 metal rod,
firewater, class 2 mana battery.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : Tinkering (20).
Stanbarb Single Bou> Cam
Description: Generally made by fletchers for advanced bows,
these items can also be crafted by tinkerers. Cams decrease the
p u l l necessary to draw an arrow o n a bow.
Powers: See "Fletching" o n page 216.
Market Price: 80 gp.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Components Required: Gears, grease, gnomish bolts.
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 1 5 ) .
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Thermal CLoak Recast: Instant

Description: These cloaks, usually sized to f i t gnomes and Range: Personal
similarly small wearers, wrap perfectly around a small body, Effect: Condenses mana
providing tremendous p r o t e c t i o n against extreme c o l d . Duration: Permanent
Powers: T h e wearer is immune to the n o r m a l effects of cold, Saving T h r o w : N o n e
such as frostbite and hypothermia. T h e cloak's mana battery must Spell Resistance: N o
be replaced after 72 hours of use. A s thicken mana, except the casters transforms some of his o w n
C o l d resistance ( 4 ) , cold save + 1 . mana i n t o a l i q u i d called distilled mana. T h e caster must be h o l d i n g
Market Price: 2,000 gp. a v i a l or other container i n t o w h i c h the liquid mana may appear.
Slot: Back. Material Components: A container, 2 sapphires.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Components Required: C l o a k , 2 metal twine sets, 1 metal rod, EnchantClay
firewater, class 3 mana battery. Alteration
Trade Skill ( D C ) : T i n k e r i n g ( 2 1 ) . Level: Enc 3
Spell L i n e : Enchant silver
Neto Enchanter SpeLLs Mana: 10
Components: V , M
A n important aspect o f the enchanter that is n o t reflected by
Casting T i m e : 1 full round
the spells presented for the class i n the EverQuest: Player's
Handbook is the ability to infuse mundane objects w i t h magical Recast: Instant
power. T h e following spells can be used by an enchanter to create Range: Personal
magical goods used i n many trade skills to fashion magic items. Target: O n e clay block
Duration: Permanent
ClariFy Mana Saving T h r o w : N o n e
Conjuration Spell Resistance: N o
Level: Enc 8 A s enchant silver, except this spell transforms ordinary clay i n t o
Spell L i n e : Thicken mana enchanted clay.
Mana: 9 0 Material Component: A block o f clay.
Components: V , M
Casting T i m e : 1 full round Enchant Electrum
Recast: Instant Alteration
Range: Personal Level: Enc 5
Effect: Condenses mana Spell L i n e : Enchant silver
Duration: Permanent Mana: 15
Saving T h r o w : N o n e Components: V , M
Spell Resistance: N o Casting T i m e : 1 full round

• A s thicken mana, except the casters transforms some of his o w n

mana i n t o a liquid called clear mana. T h e caster must be h o l d i n g
a vial or other container i n t o w h i c h the liquid mana may appear.
Recast: Instant
Range: Personal
Target: O n e electrum bar
Material Components: A container, an emerald. Duration: Permanent
Saving T h r o w : N o n e
CrystaLLizc Mana Spell Resistance: N o
Conjuration
A s enchant silver, except this spell transforms ordinary electrum
L e v e l : Enc 6 i n t o enchanted electrum.
Spell L i n e : Thicken mana
Material Component: A bar of electrum.
Mana: 60
Components: V , M Enchant Go It)
Casting T i m e : 1 full round Alteration
Recast: Instant L e v e l : Enc 7
Range: Personal Spell L i n e : Enchant silver
Effect: Condenses mana Mana: 20
Duration: Permanent Components: V , M
Saving T h r o w : N o n e Casting T i m e : 1 full round
Spell Resistance: N o Recast: Instant
A s thicken mana, except the casters transforms some o f his o w n Range: Personal
mana i n t o a liquid called cloudy mana. T h e caster must be h o l d i n g Target: O n e gold bar
a vial or other container i n t o w h i c h the l i q u i d mana may appear. Duration: Permanent
Material Components: A container, a peridot. Saving T h r o w : N o n e
Spell Resistance: N o
Distill Mana
A s enchant silver, except this spell transforms ordinary gold i n t o
Conjuration
enchanted gold.
Level: Enc 10
Material Component: A bar o f gold.
Spell L i n e : Thicken mana
Mana: 120 Enchant Platinum
Components: V , M Alteration
Casting T i m e : 1 full round L e v e l : Enc 9
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S p e l l L i n e : Enchant silver PuriFyMana

M a n a : 25 Conjuration
Components: V, M L e v e l : E n c 12
C a s t i n g T i m e : 1 full r o u n d S p e l l L i n e : Thicken mana
R e c a s t : Instant M a n a : 150
R a n g e : Personal Components: V, M
T a r g e t : O n e platinum bar C a s t i n g T i m e : 1 full r o u n d
Duration: Permanent R e c a s t : Instant
Saving T h r o w : None R a n g e : Personal
Spell R e s i s t a n c e : N o Effect: Condenses mana
A s enchant silver, e x c e p t t h i s s p e l l t r a n s f o r m s o r d i n a r y p l a t i n u m Duration: Permanent
into enchanted platinum. Saving T h r o w : None
Material Component: A bar o f p l a t i n u m . Spell Resistance: N o

A s thicken m a n a , e x c e p t t h e c a s t e r s t r a n s f o r m s s o m e o f h i s o w n
EnchantSilver
m a n a i n t o a l i q u i d c a l l e d purifiedmana. T h e c a s t e r m u s t be h o l d i n g
Alteration
a v i a l or o t h e r c o n t a i n e r i n t o w h i c h t h e l i q u i d m a n a m a y a p p e a r .
Level: Enc 3
M a t e r i a l Components: A c o n t a i n e r , 4 rubies.
S p e l l L i n e : Enchant silver
M a n a : 10 Thicken Mana
Components: V, M Conjuration
C a s t i n g T i m e : 1 full r o u n d Level: Enc 4
R e c a s t : Instant S p e l l L i n e : Thicken mana
R a n g e : Personal Mana: 30
T a r g e t : O n e silver bar Components: V, M
Duration: Permanent C a s t i n g T i m e : 1 full r o u n d
Saving T h r o w : None R e c a s t : Instant
Spell Resistance: N o R a n g e : Personal
T o c a s t t h i s s p e l l e f f e c t i v e l y , t h e e n c h a n t e r m u s t be h o l d i n g a Effect: Condenses mana
s m a l l b a r o f pure s i l v e r . T h e s p e l l t r a n s f o r m s t h e s i l v e r i n t o a D u r a t i o n : Permanent
magical metal that c a n thereafter be used by practitioners o f
Saving T h r o w : None
v a r i o u s trade s k i l l s , s u c h as b l a c k s m i t h i n g o r j e w e l r y m a k i n g , i n
Spell Resistance: N o
order t o c r e a t e m a g i c a l i t e m s .
T h i s s p e l l is used t o c r e a t e a m a g i c a l i n g r e d i e n t for t h e w o r k o f
Material Component: A bar o f silver.
s k i l l e d c r a f t s m e n . T h e e n c h a n t e r is a b l e to c o n v e r t a p o r t i o n of h i s

EnchantVeliucn o w n m a n a p o o l i n t o a l i q u i d f o r m c a l l e d viscous m a n a . T h i s viscous

mana c a n t h e n b e used by p r a c t i t i o n e r s o f c e r t a i n trade s k i l l s i n
Alteration
o r d e r t o c r e a t e m a g i c a l goods. T h e c a s t e r m u s t b e h o l d i n g a v i a l
L e v e l : E n c 11 or o t h e r c o n t a i n e r i n t o w h i c h t h e l i q u i d m a n a m a y a p p e a r ; s e a l e d
S p e l l L i n e : Enchant silver v i a l s ( s i m i l a r to t h o s e c r e a t e d by p o t t e r s for safely s t o r i n g p o i s o n s )
Mana: 30 are t h e preferred v e s s e l . T h e a m o u n t o f l i q u i d c r e a t e d by e a c h
Components: V, M c a s t i n g a m o u n t s t o a few o u n c e s , o r t h e e q u i v a l e n t o f a " d o s e " o f
a potion.
C a s t i n g T i m e : 1 full round
R e c a s t : Instant S h a m a n s c a n use bearskin bags to c o m b i n e d o s e s o f l i q u i d m a n a
of t h e s a m e type. I f d i f f e r e n t types o f m a n a are m i x e d , t h e n a l l o f
R a n g e : Personal
t h e types d e g r a d e t o be e q u i v a l e n t t o t h e least p o t e n t k i n d a m o n g
T a r g e t : O n e velium bar
t h e m , so i f s i n g l e d o s e s o f viscous mana a n d clear mana are m i x e d
Duration: Permanent t o g e t h e r by a s h a m a n , t h e n t h e result is t w o doses o f clear m a n a
Saving T h r o w : None t h a t t a k e u p t h e s a m e v o l u m e as o n e n o r m a l d o s e .
Spell R e s i s t a n c e : N o Material Components: A container, a pearl.
A s enchant silver, e x c e p t t h i s s p e l l t r a n s f o r m s o r d i n a r y v e l i u m
into enchanted velium.
Material Component: A bar of v e l i u m .

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Challenge Rating (CR) 92 entangled (condition) 44

A determining CR ?2 environmental dangers 45, 87
abilities 36,94
checked (condition) 43 epic weapons (magic) 178
ability checks 36, 38
cold (environmental) 46 Erudin 26
ability damaged (condition) 43
command w o r d 112 Erudite factions 102
ability drained (condition) 43
condition summary 43 exhausted (condition) 44
acid dangers 48
confused (condition) 44 exotic f o o d s t u f f s (magic) 208
actions 40
cowering (condition) 44 experience points (XP) ?0
adventure building 6 0 , 65
critical hits 41 awarding experience ? 0 , ?3
Ak'Anon 20
alchemy ( T r a d e Skill) 201
F
potions 201
damage 41 face items (magic) 131
Antonica 13
ability damaged (condition) 43 faction 100
armor (magic) 115
damaging magic items 114 awarding faction adjustments 100
attack rolls 41
falling damage 4? faction and quests 100
awarding experience 90, ?3
dark elf factions 101 player character factions 101
awarding faction adjustments 100
dazed (condition) 44 falling 4?
awarding treasure ?5
dazzled (condition) 44 fatigued (condition) 44
dead (condition) 44 Faydwer 20
B
deafened (condition) 44 feat (Scribe Scroll) 53
back items (magic) 120
designing quests 71 feet items (magic) 133
baking (Trade Skill) 206
disabled (condition) 44 Felwithe 21
exotic foodstuffs (magic) 208
drowning 45 finger items (magic) 136
barbarian factions 101
dwarven factions 102 f l a t - f o o t e d (condition) 44
blacksmithing ( T r a d e Skill) 20?
dying (condition) 44 fletching ( T r a d e Skill) 216
blacksmithing goods 211
flowing thought 115
blinded (condition) 43
E focus e f f e c t s 118
blown away (condition) 43
ear items (magic) 12? f o o d s t u f f s (magic) 208
blunt weapons (magic) 122
enchanter spells, new 238 Freeport 15
body items (magic) 125
encounters 38,76 frightened (condition) 44
brewing (Trade Skill) 212
combat encounters 38, 7?
brewed goods 213
designing encounters 76 G
inebriation 212
encounter distance 38 Game Master (GM) 6, 7
specialty drinks 214
encounter dressing 40,76, 88 GMing techniques 7, 6 0 , 6 5 , 6 ?
tanning agents 216
Encounter Level (EL) 88 gnomish factions 103
building adventures 60
environmental hazards 45, 87 gods o f N o r r a t h 29
building campaigns 65, 6?
social encounters 80 grappled (condition) 44

c traps
puzzles
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Grobb 15

Cabilis 23
Encounter Level (EL) 88 H
campaign 7,65
balancing encounters 88 Halas 15
making campaigns 65, 6?
energy drained (condition) 44 half elf factions 103
catching on fire 46
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halfling factions 104 aerial movement 43 shaken ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45
hand items (magic) 138 multiplying numbers 36 Shar Vahl 2?
hand-to-hand weapons (magic) 141 shields (magic) 156
hazards, environmental 45, 8 6 N shirts (magic) 15?
head items (magic) 143 nauseated (condition) 45 shoulder (magic items) 161
heat (environmental) 46 neck items (magic) 148 skill checks 36
held (condition) 44 Neriak 15 Skyshrine 27
helpless (condition) 44 new spells (creating) 55 slashing weapons (magic) 163
high elf factions 104 NPC classes 4? smoke dangers 4?
Highkeep 15 NPC aristocrat 4? specialty drinks ( b r e w i n g ) 214
human factions 104 NPC commoner 50 spell completion (items) 112
NPC e x p e r t 51 spell research 51, 5 7
1 NPC militiaman 51 preparing f o r spell research 55
ice dangers 48 NPC factions 108 research components 52
iksar factions 106 spell t r i g g e r (items) 112
incapacitated (condition) 44 o spells, creating new 55
incorporeal (condition) 44 Odus 26 new enchanter spells 238
inebriation 212 Oggok 15 researching 51
i n t e r r u p t e d (condition) 45 ogre factions 107 stable (condition) 45
invisible ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45 staggered (condition) 45
item slots 111 P starvation and thirst 46

Paineel 26 stunned (condition) 45

J suffocation 48
palatable mana 215
j e w e l r y (magic) 220 Surefall Glade 16
panicked ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45
j e w e l c r a f t ( T r a d e Skill) 21? paralyzed ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45
enchanted j e w e l r y 220 petrified (condition) 45
T
piercing weapons (magic) 150 tailoring ( T r a d e Skill) 231
K pinned (condition) 45 magic tailored items 231

Kaladim 21 poison making ( T r a d e Skill) 223 taking 10 37

Kael Drakkal 27 anti-toxin 228 t h i r s t dangers 46

Kelethin 21 poisons 225 Thurgadin 27

knocked d o w n (condition) 45 use o f poison 224 t i n k e r i n g (Trade Skill) 234

Kunark 23 poison use 224 t i n k e r e d items 235

potions (alchemy) 201 t i n k e r i n g ingredients 234

L p o t t e r y ( T r a d e Skill) 228 t r a d e skills 1??

lava dangers 4? magic p o t t e r y 230 new enchanter spells f o r trade skills 238

legs items (magic) 146 process e f f e c t s 116,118 training ?4

Luclin 2? prone ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45 t r a d e skill progression 1??

traps 81

M Q as encounters 81

Qeynos 15 Challenge Ratings of ?2

magic weapons and armor (blacksmithing) 211
quests 70 designing traps 82
magic drinks (brewing) 214
treasure ?5
magic items 111 Challenge Ratings o f 72, ?3
troll factions 107
bonuses f r o m 113 designing and using 71
turned ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45
descriptions 114 faction and quests 100
focus e f f e c t s 118 sample quests 73
identifying 112
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item slots 111 R unconscious (condition) 45

saves against 113 ranged weapons (magic) 153 use activation (items) 112

using items 112 research components 52,175

magic f o o d s t u f f s (baking) 208 researching new spells 51, 5 7
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magic j e w e l r y ( j e w e l c r a f t ) 220 Rivervale 15 Vah Shir factions 107

magic potions (alchemy) 201 rounding ( f r a c t i o n s ) 36 Velious 27

magic p o t t e r y ( p o t t e r y ) 230
magic apparel (tailoring) 231 s w
mana potions 215 saving t h r o w s 38 waist items (magic) 166
mesmerized ( c o n d i t i o n ) 45 scenario 7 weapons (magic) 115
miniatures as game aids 10, 41 Scribe Scroll ( f e a t ) 53 weather hazards 47
miscellaneous items (magic) 16? scrolls (magic items) 174 wood elf factions 108
movement 41.42 w r i s t items (magic) 168
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A c r o s s t h e w h o l e o f N o r r a t h a n d its m o o n L u c l i n , t h e n a m e
o f t h e E r u d i t e sorcerer A I ' K a b o r is s y n o n y m o u s w i t h p i e r c i n g
t h e mysteries o f t h e past a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g d i e ways o f a n c i e n t
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w o r l d o f E v e r Q u e s t — as w e l l as scores o f n e w items. T h i s
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