Sentient Item’s Special Purpose

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024) p. 226

Sentient Item’s Special Purpose

dice: 1d10Special Purpose
1Aligned. The item seeks to defeat or destroy those of a diametrically opposed alignment. Such an item is never Neutral.
2Bane. The item seeks to thwart or destroy creatures of a particular type, such as Constructs, Fiends, or Undead.
3Creator Seeker. The item seeks its creator and wants to understand why it was created.
4Destiny Seeker. The item believes it and its bearer have key roles to play in future events.
5Destroyer. The item craves destruction and goads its user to fight arbitrarily.
6Glory Seeker. The item seeks renown as the greatest magic item in the world by winning fame or notoriety for its user.
7Lore Seeker. The item craves knowledge or is determined to solve a mystery, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy.
8Protector. The item seeks to defend a particular kind of creature, such as elves or werewolves.
9Soulmate Seeker. The item seeks another sentient magic item, perhaps one that is similar to itself.
10Templar. The item seeks to defend the servants and interests of a particular deity.
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