Pendant of the Scorpion

D&D 3e (3.0/3.5) Rules

by Uziel, Joe Mashuga, Luis Fernando De Pippo

The origin of this crystalline pendulum has been lost to time, but its name has come about as a result of the infamous Benedict di Caela, also known as the Scorpion. Benedict discovered the pendant in the cellars of Castle di Caela while seeking a secluded place to practice his illusionary talents, and it is possible that the pendant's abilities vary with its owner. The crystal pendant is intelligent (AL NE; Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 17), though its true purpose remains a mystery.

When used by an arcane spellcaster, the pendant grants its wearer the benefits of the Spell Focus and Greater Spell Focus feats (in all schools of magic), as well as a +2 insight bonus on saving throws against spells and spell-like abilities. The wearer also gains a +2 insight bonus on Knowledge (arcana) and Spellcraft checks.

The pendant seems to favor wizards over other classes and specialists over general wizards. A wizard may record up to one hundred spells in the pendant and prepare them as though the pendant were a spellbook. In addition, a specialist wizard's caster level is increased by two when casting spells of his specialty school.

The pendant bestows three negative levels on any non-evil character possessing it. These negative levels remain as long as the pendant is worn and disappear when the pendant is removed. The negative levels never result in actual level loss, but they cannot be overcome in any way (including restoration spells).

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