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#1 khyron1144 Jan 21, 2007 0:53:35	Nobody is posting much original content, so I thought I'd share something from another board here on wizards that I made with D&D out of print rules. Some notes on the format: I denotes a minor benign power II denotes a major benign power III denotes a minor malevolent effect IV denotes a major malevolent effect. V is a prime power and VI is a side effect Minor malevolent effects occur after the artifact is in a character's possession for 1-4 weeks or after a major power is used. Major malevolent effects occur after a Major or Prime power is used. Human Regalia of Rulership Axe of might Counts as a +5 Battle Axe for anyone. In the hands of a King of Men it allows a Beguilment effect as per the rod of the same name 3 times a day and the following additional effects: I Detect Invisibility when held and ordered. Infravision when held II Cause serious wounds by touch III User must eat and drink six time normal amount. IV User grows ¼ foot taller every time Primary power is used. V Death ray equal to a Finger of Death spell with no save once a day. VI Fear as per the spell is possible when a major or primary power is used, a save vs. magic applies. This affects both the user and viewers. Crown of Emperors For anyone it acts as a Helm of Comprehending Languages & Reading Magic and confers Protection as if a Ring of Protection +5 without taking up a ring slot. On a true King of Men it also functions as a Ring of Human Influence with Charm and Suggestion powers usable 3 times a day and provides the following additional powers: I Esp 3/day II Dispel Illusion upon command 2/day IV Utterance of a spell causes loss of voice for a day V Legend Lore, Commune, or Contact Higher Plane 1/week VI Greed and covetousness reaction possible in all intelligent viewers Throne of Rulership In order to use this artifact the user must be: a true king of men (the Throne or the greater forces that control it will make their own judgment) and either currently seated upon the throne or having been sitting on it for at least three hours not more than two days ago, provided these conditions are met, the following powers are gained: Persuasion as the philter 1/day Rulership as the rod 3/week I Possesor immune to fear II Regenerate 2 HP/Turn (but not if killed) III Acne on possessor's face IV Magic drained form the most powerful (non-artifact) magic item within 20' of user V Total immunity from all forms of mental and psionic attack VI Whenever the prime power is used, the possessor must save vs. magic or lose 1 level of experience. When the full set are in the possession of one true ruler of men, the following additional powers are gained: I Shield 3/day II Lightining Bolt (12 dice) 2/day III Touch of possessor kills green plants and crumbles them to dust. IV Yearning to be worshipped is uncontrollable; those failing to bow and scrape will be instantly attacked. V Summon djinn or efreet lord for 1 day of service 1/week
#2 emeriliath Jan 24, 2007 12:27:14	I like the idea of a combined set. Thanks for the time to share. Here are some ideas: Better make the throne really big (giant- or titan-sized). The user is going to get really big from the Axe's V power. The crown should act as a Crown of Protection +5 (instead of a ring). That way the character could use a regular ring in combination as well (if they had one). Why not give the Axe sharpness or vorpal powers; or maybe a controlling intelligence (it must have a huge ego!). Do you only get the throne's powers while seated on it? Or only if it recognizes it's rightful owner is in the area? Don't forget, noble djinn and efreet can grant wishes. Touch kills green plants: why not make it wilts/turns to dust instead. That would making eating 6 times normal amount even harder! I don't like the Axe's fear power when major ability is used (isn't the cause serious the major ability? - why would the owner run from that?) Would that cause the owner to drop the axe (isn't that what he's running from?)? Good job on your creativity. These items have great powers, but balanced with some good detrimental effects. Thanks again!
#3 khyron1144 Jan 24, 2007 15:27:00	Thanks for the input. I am incorporating some of your suggestions and trying to clarify some things a bit.