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Half-Elves
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Part VI: Half-Elf Equipment
Being the consummate generalists, half-elves rely on
equipment to enhance their talents and abilities. Such
equipment can include minor magical charms that improve
skills, weaponry and armor that function to greater effect
when worn by those with elven blood, or even general
mundane equipment that allows the user to emulate other
characters’ special abilities. Though designed with half-elves
in mind, the equipment here can be used by any character.
Charms
Of exceptional use to half-elves are the simple charms
found in villages and hamlets throughout the world. These
talismans offer minor enhancements and protections to
their wearers. Though not exclusive to half-elves (anyone
can wear them), it is said that a half-elf witch was the first
to develop these items.
Charm of Cantrips
This charm is a small blue-metal disk always inscribed with
a command word on its back. A charm of cantrips holds a
single 0-level spell, most often arcane. (Charms that hold
0-level divine spells are commonly known as charms of
orisons.) The wearer can activate the charm once per day
as a standard action that does not provoke an attack of
opportunity (as if they had cast the spell). Each use of a
charm of cantrips deals 1d4 points of nonlethal damage to
the wearer, using his own stamina to fuel the magic.
Faint varies (based on 0-level spell); CL 1st; Craft
Wondrous Item, the 0-level spell contained in the charm;
Price 100 gp; Cost 50 gp + 4 XP.
Charm of Defense
This small shield-shaped amulet is made of adamantine.
When worn, the wearer gains a +1 luck bonus to AC.
Faint abjuration; CL 1st; Craft Wondrous Item, shield; Price
2,000 gp; Cost 1,000 gp + 80 XP.
Charm of Mastery
No two charms of mastery are alike. Some are of burnished
steel, while others are of copper, iron, nickel, or even stone.
Making Charms
To make a charm, a character must have the
Craft Wondrous Item feat and be 3rd level or
higher. Charms follow all the same rules as
normal wondrous items, but because of their
minor powers, they are cheaper to make and
consequently more widespread. A charm uses
up the same space on the body as an amulet.
Each charm is keyed to a specific skill. When worn, the
charm grants the wearer a +1 competence bonus on checks
made with that skill. A charm of mastery does not allow a
wearer to use a skill that cannot be used untrained if the
wearer doesn’t already have ranks in that skill.
Faint transmutation; CL 1st; Craft Wondrous Item, skill
boost*; Price 100 gp; Cost 50 gp + 4 XP.
* See page 28.
Charm of Reaction
This odd white amulet is carved to look like an eye.
Its magical properties are immediately evident, as the
eye is always moving. When worn, the wearer gains a
preternatural sense and awareness, resulting in a +1 insight
bonus on Initiative checks.
Faint divination; CL 3rd; Craft Wondrous Item, surge*;
Price 750 gp; Cost 375 gp + 30 XP.
* See page 28.
Charm of Resistance
This small brass amulet has a polished finish, and is
engraved with symbols of strength and good fortune. When
worn, the wearer gains a +1 resistance bonus on his lowest
saving throw.
Faint abjuration; CL 1st; Craft Wondrous Item, resistance;
Price 450 gp; Cost 225 gp + 18 XP.
Charm of Sorcery
This charm features runes of power in arcane script. Usually
made of mithral or some other precious metal, these charms
grant sorcerers and other spontaneous arcane spellcasters
one additional 1st-level spell slot. Using the additional spell
slot granted by this charm deals 1d4 points of nonlethal
damage to the wearer. This charm has no effect on casters
who prepare their spells in advance.
Faint transmutation; CL 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, eagle’s
splendor; Price 1,000 gp; Cost 500 gp + 40 XP.
Special Items
and Substances
Equipment in this section consists of tools and devices used
to enhance or diminish particular skills and abilities. Where
applicable, items list the Craft (alchemy) DC to create them.
Drowsy Gas
This small glass bottle holds dirty brown vapors that swirl
even when the bottle is at rest. You can throw a bottle of
drowsy gas as a ranged touch attack with a range increment