Eye of Vecna

The Eye of Vecna is an artifact of great power in many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Originating in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting, the Eye appears as a small red pebble or shriveled grape.

Publication history

Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1976)

In the third supplement to the original D&D rules, Eldritch Wizardry,Brian Blume invented two artifacts he called the Hand and Eye of Vecna. These were supposedly the only remnants of an evil lich, Vecna, who had been destroyed long ago.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition (1977-1988)

The Hand and Eye of Vecna were also mentioned in 1979's Dungeon Master's Guide.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989-1999)

Ten years later, in the second edition Dungeon Master's Guide (1989), Vecna's history was expanded under the description of his Hand and Eye. This information was further developed in 1993's Book of Artifacts.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.0 edition (2000-2002)

The Hand and Eye of Vecna appear in the Dungeon Master's Guide (2000) for this edition.