Ebonspire Sigil
The gem's influence begins subtly, promising power but demanding a steep toll—morally and mentally.
- Attunement Requirements
- Must be attuned by a creature with a dark or forbidden pact
- Requires Attunement
- Yes
- Corrupting Aura: Each day, the bearer must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d6 psychic damage as the gem’s influence seeps into their mind.
- Dark Influence: The bearer gains advantage on Deception and Intimidation checks, but suffers disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.
- Veil of Dusk: Once per long rest, the bearer can invoke the gem to cast *Darkness* without expending a spell slot, but it leaves a lingering aura that attracts shadow creatures.
A dark, obsidian gemstone with swirling crimson veins that seem to pulse faintly in dim light.
The gem's influence begins subtly, promising power but demanding a steep toll—morally and mentally.
Forged in the shadowed corners of the Abyssal Concord, the Ebonspire Sigil was bestowed upon a fallen priest to tempt and torment their soul.
The gem's surface occasionally flickers with ghostly, unformed faces that whisper dark secrets.
GM Notes
- Use the saving throw to trigger creeping corruption or reveal the bearer’s mounting inner conflict.
- Shadow creatures drawn to the darkness can serve as recurring minions or spies.
- The item can be a motivation for an NPC's downfall or a pivotal point in a cursed quest.