Leto's Tome of Bizarre, Arcane, and Weird Stuff

By Brian A. Rollins

Written expressly for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role playing game system.
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and various things mentioned like DMG and Player's
Handbook are a registered
trademark of TSR Inc.
 Introduction

Greetings and Salutations,

Welcome to my little project. I'd like to start out by saying that you should
be proud of
yourselves. Being a Dungeon Master is no easy task! That is why this supplement
was invented.
This to provide some spice to any AD&D world. I got bored with what the DMG had to
offer.
This is my way of helping anyone in the same predicament. This will also,
hopefully, give you
some ideas in creating your own goodies, but BEWARE.

Any spell can be turned into a potion, so use your own imagination. However,
be careful
not to put too good of spells into them, because any class can use potions. Of
course if your
really diabolical (a fine trait in a D.M.) you'll put some restrictions on them.
Also, don't forget
clerical spells. There is great potential in them. And finally, have fun with
them, like an illusion
spell potion that can cause the drinker to hallucinate.

Also, something I have found amusing is the names of the items. By giving
them names
that do not exactly tell what it does, or (even better) ones that lead them in
completely the wrong
direction.

Another thing. These are not set in stone. If something is +3 and you think
it should be
+2, then do it. If you let others dictate what your game will look like, then
you're on the wrong
side of the gaming table.

Whatever you do, have a ball with it. And remember:

If your not having fun, then neither are your players.

PLEASE!!!! Send comments to: [email protected]

 Swords and Daggers

Dagger of Disease (Dagger +1). This peculiar yet vicious weapon gives the victim a
deadly
disease, on a roll of 19 or 20, that causes one hit point of damage every turn
unless a successful
saving throw is made versus death magic. Only a cure disease can get rid of the
ailment. Note
this weapon does not afflict paladins or any others (unicorns etc.), who are immune
to disease.

Dagger of Stupidity (Dagger -2). This cursed item decreases the users INT score by
1d6 points
(predetermined and remains the same throughout the item's existence). This
affliction can be
removed by remove curse or wish. After it is removed, the player regains 1 point
of Intelligence
lost per every 2 days.

Goblin Blade (Shortsword +1). This green, crude looking shortsword will, upon, a
successful roll
of 20, turn their opponent into a goblin (See Monstrous Manual). This affliction
can only be
cured by a remove curse or wish or similar magic.

Sword of Dismemberment (Longsword +3). This fearsome longsword is the twisted

cousin of
the Vorpal Blade (see DMG), but instead of severing the head from the body, it
severs a
particular limb if the user gets a 20 or better (with modifier) on their combat
roll. To find out
which limb see table below. Note: For every limb severed, the victim loses 10%
(rounded
down) extra non-healable hit points of damage. Creatures that regenerate do not
lose hit points
permanantly (assuming they don't die).

1d20 Roll
1-7 = Right arm
8-14 = Left arm
15-17 = Right leg
18-20 = Left leg

Wooden Sword (Shortsword +2). This shortsword made of enchanted wood passes
through all
non-magical metal as if it did not exist. Therefore all metal armors to not count
in the opponents
armor class. This special wood is immune to normal fires. It can instantly be
destroyed by warp
wood.

Piercing Weapons

Arrow of Slaying: Psionics (Arrow +3). This item is identical to the ones
mentioned in the
DMG, but only it affects psionics.
Bow of Strength. This common-looking short bow is actually an incredible weapon.
With a
check versus STR with a -5 modifier, a character can shoot an arrow through an
opponent and
into anything behind it. Against the first target the arrow does normal damage
+1d12, and
against the second target, does just normal damage. The arrow is, of course,
totally unreuseable.

Crossbow of Accuracy. This weapon subtracts one to three (1d6/2) to the users
THAC0
(calculated before it is found). Otherwise, it does normal damage. This weapon
does not radiate
any form of magic, as it is a weapon of precise making, not magical.

Darts of Detonation (Dart +2). Normal looking darts, except that after a
successful hit, the dart
will explode in 1d4-1 rounds (zero rounds meaning instantanious), and do 1d8+2
points of
damage. If removed before it detonates, it will not discharge. Afterwards, treat
as a normal dart
in damage. These darts can also be used against doors and such (item saving throws
apply).

Trident of Dehydration (Trident +3). This aqua-blue trident has the vicious
ability to absorb
water from it's opponents. This does normal damage plus 2d4 damage land based
creatures and
2d10 in amphibious and water-based creatures. Victims must drink water within one
turn or pass
out. The weapon automatically kills water elementals on a successful hit (saving
throw vs. death
magic does apply). It will also absorb one gallon of normal or holy water every 2
rounds if it
is standing, like in a pond or puddle (Max. 10 gallons every 24 hours). Unholy
water renders
the trident non-magical, and thereafter a normal weapon. Note: This weapon is not
strong enough
to absorb running water.

Bludgeoning Weapons

Diamond Mace (Mace +3). This very expensive weapon has diamond tips on the head of
the
mace. This allows to hit the attacker to hit his opponent as if he were two Armor
Classes higher
(maximum of 10), due to the extreme sharpness of the weapon. Each diamond is about
100 gp
in value, but can be worth much more if left in the weapon due to the difficulty in
mounting the
gems in the steel mace head.

Flail of Disenchantment (Flail +2). This great weapon when used to successfully
parry
disenchants any magical weapon (Use item saving throws). Thereafter, that weapon
is a normal
weapon, but loses all pluses and special benefits. Nothing short of a wish can
bring it's abilities
back. However, this weapon does not have a disenchanting effect on intelligent
weapons with
egos of 10 or higher. It has no special effect on magical armors.

Flail of Punishment (Special) This weapon does absolutely NO damage. Instead, it

inflicts
unimaginable pain, which is only in the victims mind. Designed to torture but not
kill. Appears
as one nasty flail (Something on the order of cat o' nine tails). Victim may
attempt to disbelieve
the "illusion" of pain versus INT-6. DM's discretion on if victim being able to
keep any secrets
or confessions (ex: Save versus CON).

Mace of Lightning (Mace +2). This mystical weapon stores the power of lighting
within it. Each
charge delivers 1d8 points of damage. Carries 1d4 charges. To recharge, it must
be struck by
lightning. Also it may be used to absorb lightning attacks, and thus recharging
the mace one
charge. When struck by lightning, the holder is not affected by the attack. Acts
as a normal
mace when used against creatures immune to lightning (+2 does not apply). Stuns
water
elementals for 1d4 rounds.

Ruby Mace (Mace +2). This mace is very similar to the diamond mace (mentioned
above). But
in this weapon makes the opponents armor class one class worse instead of two.

Warhammer of Stunning (Warhammer +1). This unique weapon does no damage, but when
a
successful hit is made, the victim falls unconscious for 1d4+1 hours if it is
medium sized. A large
or greater sized target falls unconscious for 1d4-1 hours. A small or tiny target
falls unconscious
for 1d6+1 hours. A successful saving throw versus spell means there is no effect.
A natural 20
on the combat roll negates the saving throw.

Staves, Rods and Wands

Druid Staff (Quarterstaff +2). This heavy oaken staff allows a druid to polymorph
one more time
per day. Can only be used once a week and has 1d8+2 charges. Cannot be recharged.
This does
not give druids who cannot polymorph that ability, only enhances those who already
have it.

Holy Staff (Quarterstaff +1). This holy staff allows a cleric or druid to pray for
and cast one
extra spell of his highest level. So, if a cleric/druid can cast only two 5th
level spells without
the staff, then with the staff he can cast three 5th level spells. This item can
only be used once
per week. Note: The cleric must have the staff to pray for AND cast. This item
does not replace
spell components, even if a wooden staff is called for.

Rod of Ioun Stone Shattering. This cast iron rod has a command word engraved upon
it. When
the word is spoken a high pitch sound will be emitted from the rod and all ioun
stones within a
15' radius will shatter (item saving throw does not apply). All others within 30'
must roll a 4-6
on 1d6 to save versus shattering. Has 1d6+1 charges in it and cannot be recharged.

Wand of Piercing. This shiny metallic wand does not cast any spells. It does,
however act as
an effective weapon in the hands of a mage. It does 1d8 points of damage and wipes
one wizard
spell from the memory of an opponent (determined by DM), assuming that person has
wizard
spells memorized. It cannot wipe out any clerical spells. Wizard must have a
proficiency in
dagger to effectively weild this weapon. Radiates magic when a detect magic is
cast.

Wand of Transmuting. This extremely rare and powerful wand transmutes anything (up
to 5
cubic feet) into anything else (see respective transmuting spells). Has 1d6
charges, and is
unrechargeable.

Armors and Magical Clothing

Bracers of Phasing (Bracers AC 4). When the command word is spoken, these magical
bracers
allow the wearer to pass through solid matter. The phasing process only lasts for
1d4 rounds
(determined separately and every time the command word is invoked, and this number
is kept
secret from the player), and can only be used once a day. When phasing he (the
wearer) can
only be hit by magical or +1 or better weapons. The wearer's weapons (magical or
not) have
no effect on anyone he attacks, however, he can cast spells or use psionics
normally. This
includes scrolls, wands etc. Item has 1d6+2 charges and is not rechargeable. If
phasing wears
off while wearer is passing through a solid object, the character is stuck. If
serious enough, the
character is dead, with nothing short of a wish can bring him back.

Chain Mail of Holiness (Chain Mail +3). This shimmering coat of armor has been
blessed by
high priests, and those wearing it have the bonus armor class only while being
attacked by
undead or lawful evil creatures. This armor acts as a cursed chain mail -3 to any
evil character.
It is normal armor to neutral alignments.

Chain Mail of Unholiness (Chain Mail +3). This blackened coat of armor is the
opposite of the
aforementioned Ring Mail of Holiness. This armor acts as cursed chain mail -3 to
all good
characters. It is normal armor for neutral alignments.

Robe of Levitation. This mundane-looking magical piece of clothing allows the

wearer to levitate
as spell. This item activates at will.

Rings, Amulets, Necklaces and other Jewelry

Amulet of the Mind. This large medallion, when worn around the neck, makes the
wearer
immune to all psionics below a 1d8 level (predetermined before item is found).
Therefore it can
be from as little as first level or as high as eighth. However, in order for this
device to work
properly, the wearer must have an intelligence of 16 or better and must NOT be a
psionic or have
a wild psionic ability. If anyone that has any psionic ability were to put this
on, they would
suffer 2d6 points of damage, lose all PSP's and pass out for 1d4 turns.

Bracelet of Confusion. This cursed item, when donned, causes the wearer to be
constantly
confused and baffled. He will always get last on initiative, and is always having
to have
everything explained, like a four-year-old. Spell casters lose two casting levels,
even if that
means a loss of all spells. Can only be removed by a remove curse, wish or the
like.

Earrings of Hearing. These magical pieces of jewelry allow a thief to detect noise
without fail.
Any other class gains the ability to detect noise like a thief of the same level as
the character.
One major drawback to wearing the earrings, is that any sharp, loud noise will
deafen the wearer
for 1d10 rounds.

Ring of Sight. This ring has a large eye on it. This item actually gives the
wearer a third eye.
He can use it to look around corners, etc. All rings have infravision up to 45
feet. 20% can see
in the dark (as if it were light out) or invisible creatures. 5% have both. This
"eye" can be
blinded with normal means (flash of light, etc.). The use of this item is
extremely disconcerting.
The wearer must practice with it for 10 hours before getting comfortable with the
new sensation.
Otherwise, he will have to close his two normal eyes in order to use the ring
properly.

Ring of Turning. This device allows anyone who is of good alignment to turn undead
as if they
were a cleric of the 4 levels below the class of the person using the ring (Ex: An
8th level
fighter can turn undead as a 4th level cleric). This means the character must be a
minimum of
5th level to use this item. It gives no bonus to clerics or paladins. It has
1d10+3 charges in it
and can be recharged only by a lawful good cleric of 12th level or higher and knows
the proper
incantations. Note: Holy symbol is still required to turn. The ring does not
take it's place.
 Potions and Oils

Holy Oil. This ordinary-looking oil is used by clerics and paladins against
undead. This special
oil will ignite upon contact of undead, otherwise it will NOT ignite under any
circumstances.
It does 1d10 points of damage in the first round. For every round after, it gains
a +2 bonus to
damage (1d10+2 in the 2nd, 1d10+4 in the 3rd, etc.). Can only be extinguished by
Holy Water
or until the creature is destroyed.

Perfume of Male Seduction. This perfume from exotic fragrance from far lands,
causes women
to have a charisma (effectively) of 18 towards men and must make a saving throw
versus magic
or be charmed by the female. Once charmed, the victim falls desperately in love
with them. All
rules pertaining to charms apply. Lasts 2d10 rounds. Also, Cologne of Female
Seduction has
the same affects only it works on the female gender.

Potions:

Curse of Lycanthropy. This potion gives the drinker, the Curse of Lycanthropy (See
spell in
Monstrous Manual) The type is given below:
1d20 roll
1-5 Werebear
6-10 Wereboar
11-15 Wererat
16-20 Werewolf

A remove curse allows the character a saving throw, and a wish will get rid of the
curse.The
character also get a saving throw once every full moon to see if it has worn off.
Some potions
are prepared with a certain lycanthrope in mind.

Lightning Body. If this potion is consumed, the drinkers body is covered with a
visible thin
lightning shield. This gives him/her an Armor Class of 4 (+/- DEX bonuses). In
addition to that,
anyone who touches or strikes this person with a metal weapon or bare hands,
receives 3d6 points
of damage. Wooden weapons do normal damage but still must hit against the AC 4.
The potion
lasts 1d4+4 rounds.

Shadow Stealer. This potion causes the drinker's shadow to become a living entity.
It behaves
in much the same manner as a shadow (see Monstrous Manual) however this shadow
cannot be
turned. It has a 10% chance of being the same alignment as the drinker, otherwise
is chaotic
evil, and will fight it's former "owner" to the death using a shadow of the weapon
that the drinker
carries (treat this weapon as the same, but gains a +1). This shadow is the same
class as the
drinker, but at half the level (minimum of 1st level) but at the same number of hit
points. After
the shadow is defeated, the player regains his shadow.
 Magical Books, Tomes, and Manuals

Manual of the Mind. This work, if read over the period of a month, and it's skills
practiced, will
allow any psionic to move up to the midpoint of the next higher level. Priests and
wizards
understand the book, but it is useless to them. If any of the warrior or rogue
classes read it, they
will suffer 5d4 points of damage (not to mention one hell of a headache). If the
reader is not a
psionic, but has a wild psionic talent, then they suffer no damage, and only gain
another devotion
and 1d10+5 x 100 experience points.

Tome of Valiant Stories. This storybook contains 1d6 great stories of heroic
deeds. If this is
read by someone they gain a 1d4 bonus to all attack rolls for 24 hours. If someone
with a 16
or 17 charisma reads it out loud to a group, everyone in the group gains a 1d2
bonus to attack
rolls for 24 hours. If someone with 18 charisma reads it out loud to a group, they
gain a 1d4
bonus to all attack rolls for 24 hours and get a +3 to all moral checks during that
time. After a
story is read, it disappears permanently.

an intelligent dagger (+3) named Loremaster, Lorey to his friends, (Al LG Int 17
Ego 20 Legend Lore 1/week, Esp 3/day, detect magic at will, dance as sword
Languages:common, elven, Thorass, orcish, dwarvish, frost giant). Loremaster is a
very snooty weapon given to pouting whenever he doesn't get his way and speaking
out to show his obvious intelligence whenever possible. Loremaster loves to read
and forces Jillian to buy him history and alchemical texts all of the time. He
does not generally like to be used in combat, because parrying weapons gives him a
headache; however, he will come to Jillian's aid if necessary, flying from her
sheath to attack her foes unmercifully. Loremaster is very jealous when it comes to
Jillian, although he knows they can never be together physically, he quotes poetry
to her constantly and can't stand to see her with another man. Jillian on the other
hand has different ideas.