Magic Item Special Features; Magic Item’s History
Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024) p. 222
Magic Item’s History
| dice: 1d8 | History |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arcane. This item was created for an ancient order of spellcasters and bears the order’s symbol. |
| 2 | Bane. This item was created to oppose creatures of a particular type, such as Aberrations or Dragons. |
| 3 | Heroic. A great hero once wielded this item. Anyone who knows the item’s history expects great deeds from the new owner. |
| 4 | Ornament. The item honors a special event. Inset gemstones, gold or platinum inlays, and gold or silver filigree adorn its surface. |
| 5 | Prophecy. The item features in a prophecy: its bearer is destined to play a key role in future events. |
| 6 | Religious. This item was used in religious ceremonies dedicated to a particular deity. It has religious symbols worked into it. |
| 7 | Sinister. This item is linked to a deed of great evil, such as a massacre or an assassination. It might have a name or be closely associated with a villain who used it. |
| 8 | Symbol of Power. This item was once used as part of royal regalia or as a badge of high office. |
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