Lords of the Cruth Lowlands - Vaults of Pandius

Magic Items and Artifacts
Magic Items and
Artifacts
This section describes several magical
items that are linked to the Cruth
Lowlands, either because they were
created here, or because they can be
found in this region.
Vodjavuk, the Wolven
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This item, while not actually a helm, is also
known as the Helmet of Zirchev. It is a
headpiece crafted from the head of a wolf.
It was created by a still-mortal Zirchev in
the years after the death of Halav, when
he retreated to the Turnwood to research
polymorphic magic. Zirchev created the
item for his werewolf followers, to whom
he entrusted the protection of the
Turnwood and the prevention of the rising
of new Sorcerer-Kings in the style of
Taymor. The Vodjavuk is still held by the
leader of the Riverfork werewolves to this
day.
The headpiece can be worn in place of a
helmet. It will replace the helmet of any
suit of armour which normally includes
one, without penalising the AC. Otherwise,
it provides a -1 bonus to AC. Besides, it
gives the wearer the ability to speak and
write the several languages that were
commonly used during the Golden Age of
the Traldar: Ancient Traldar, Vyalia Elf,
Hutaakan, and Nithian. Since it was
created during Zirchev’s life, and contains
a power related to Nithia, if the Vodjavuk
is ever taken to Surra-Man-Raa or within
the radius of the artefact buried under the
city, it will instantly disintegrate,
obliterated by the Immortal magic the
prevents the knowledge of Nithia from reemerging
in the modern era.
9 Original design by Ville Ladhe.
The wearer of the Wolven Head can use it
to invoke the following powers, once per
day (each): Sleep, Speak with animals,
Summon Wolf. The first two powers are
equivalent to the spells of the same name,
cast at the level of the wearer. The last
power summons a normal wolf, which
appears out of thin air and serves the
wearer for 1 hour. It will obey the
commands of the wearer like a well trained
war dog with an empathic link to the
wearer. Powerful wearers can summon
more powerful wolves (using the Master
Set rules for larger/stronger individuals),
according to the following table:
● Level 1-3: Normal wolf
● Level 4-5: Normal wolf, +1
● Level 6-7: Normal wolf, +2
● Level 8-9: Normal wolf, +3
● Level 10-12: Dire wolf
● Level 13-15: Dire wolf, +1
● Level 16-18: Dire wolf, +2
● Level 19+: Dire wolf, +3
The Regalia of Achelos
This set of matched items was created by
Chardastes during his mortal life. It is
composed of a sceptre, a crown and a
medallion.
When worn together, the Regalia of
Achelos reveal their true power. The
wearer of the full regalia can cast the heal
spell once per day, and benefits of a +4
bonus to Saving Throws against poisons,
diseases and mind-affecting magic. Once
per day, the bonus can be extended to all
those in a 15’ radius for one turn.
The Sceptre of the Ancient
Kings
This short sceptre sports a curved end,
and is made of solid gold, decorated with
lapislazuli bands. It was created by
Chardastes during his life as the High
Priest of Pflarr, and was originally the
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