Diadem of the Withering Crown

Rarity Legendary Item Type Wondrous Item Value 50,001+ gp

A mysterious noble seeks the crown, unaware of its deadly toll—what price will your heroes pay to claim it?

Requires Attunement
Yes
Properties
Crown of Burden.
Suffocating Grace.
Terrible Price.
Attunement Requirements

Must be worn continuously for one month, during which the user is bound by a dark pact

Description

A tarnished silver crown adorned with faintly glowing black sapphires, its edges twisted into ominous barbs.

Hook

A mysterious noble seeks the crown, unaware of its deadly toll—what price will your heroes pay to claim it?

History

Forged in the shadowed halls of the Shadowfell, this crown grants influence at a steep moral cost, once worn by a usurper king whose soul was consumed.

Quirk

The crown whispers sinister promises when unobserved, tempting the wearer with power.

GM Notes

- The curse can be lifted with a wish or powerful restorative magic, but it requires sacrificing a memory of the crown.
- The crown's influence can sway NPCs, but only if the wearer plays into their darker ambitions.
- The whispering will escalate if worn for extended periods, possibly driving the wearer mad.

Created with Town Scryer for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

by bananatron