Ebonspire Sigil

Rarity Rare Item Type Wondrous Item Value 501-5,000 gp

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
Properties
  • 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.
Description

A dark, obsidian gemstone with swirling crimson veins that seem to pulse faintly in dim light.

Hook

The gem's influence begins subtly, promising power but demanding a steep toll—morally and mentally.

History

Forged in the shadowed corners of the Abyssal Concord, the Ebonspire Sigil was bestowed upon a fallen priest to tempt and torment their soul.

Quirk

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.

Created with Town Scryer for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

by bananatron