St. Patrick’s Day Magic Items
How about two magic items for Shadowdark inspired by St. Patrick, Catholic bishop and missionary?
Bodhrán of St. Patrick
An aged goatskin stretched tight across a circular wooden frame about 15 inches in diameter and about 4 inches deep. The player beats the drum its wooden cipín, one end of which doubles as a hex key to tighten or loosen the skin.
Benefit. When played while casting turn undead, the bodhrán changes the target of the spell from undead creatures to reptilian creatures.
Curse. Only a Lawful priest may safely use the Bodhrán of St. Patrick. Others who attempt to use this relic suffer disadvantage on WIS checks for 24 hours.
Iron Bell of St. Patrick
A simple handbell about 8 inches high made of iron and bronze, carried within a decorative shrine composed of bronze, silver, gold, glass, and rock crystal.
Benefit. When rang while casting turn undead, the bell changes the target of the spell from undead creatures to infernal creatures.
Curse. Only a Lawful priest may safely use the Iron Bell of St. Patrick. Others who attempt to use this relic are struck deaf for 24 hours.
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