Resound! Clang!
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. (St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 13:1)
Gong of Resounding: This flat, circular metal disk is about one foot in diameter. The gong’s magic has no effect on any creature within 10 feet of it. The gong is untuned, producing a discordant reverberation when struck. All creatures at least 10 feet away but within 120 feet must save versus Spells or lose the ability to speak coherently for one turn. Intelligent creatures who rely on leaders to direct their activity suffer a -2 penalty to morale, spellcasters lose the ability to cast spells, magic items that require command words are unusable, et cetera. The gong can be sounded three times per day, and then its magic deactivates for 24 hours.
Cymbal of Clanging: This slightly convex brass disk has a hole drilled in its bell. A leather strap is affixed through the hole. The disk is about a foot in diameter, and its magic has no effect on any creature within 10 feet of it. When struck, the cymbal’s harsh clang forces creatures at least 10 feet away but within 120 feet to save versus Spells. Creatures that fail the saving throw become enraged, and they must move to engage in melee combat with the nearest other creature. This rage lasts for six rounds. The cymbal can be sounded three times per day, and then its magic deactivates for 24 hours.
Leave a Reply