Value: 5,000 gold pieces
Description: The Scepter of the Dragon King is a powerful and regal artifact, imbued with the authority to command lesser draconic creatures and wield potent dragon-related magic. This scepter is a prized possession for those who seek to control and harness the majestic power of dragons.
Appearance:
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Material: The scepter is crafted from a rare, gleaming metal that shimmers with a golden hue. The shaft is intricately engraved with dragon motifs and scales, adding to its grandeur.
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Gemstone: At the top of the scepter is a large, multifaceted gemstone that pulses with a deep, fiery light. This gemstone is the heart of the scepter’s magical powers.
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Length: The scepter is about three feet long, designed to be wielded with one hand or displayed as a symbol of authority.
Special Abilities:
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Command Lesser Draconic Creatures: The wielder of the scepter can use it to command lesser draconic creatures such as wyrmlings, drakes, and pseudodragons. These creatures must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be compelled to follow the wielder's commands for up to 1 hour.
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Dragon's Breath: Once per day, the scepter can be used to cast a powerful breath weapon similar to that of a dragon. The type of breath weapon (fire, ice, lightning, acid, or poison) can be chosen by the wielder. The breath weapon has a range of 30 feet and deals 8d6 damage of the chosen type. Affected creatures must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking half damage on a successful save.
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Draconic Majesty: The scepter bestows an aura of draconic majesty upon the wielder. This grants the wielder advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks when dealing with draconic creatures and those who revere dragons.
Attunement:
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Requirements: To attune to the Scepter of the Dragon King, a character must spend a short rest focusing on the scepter while holding it. During this time, they must meditate on the draconic energy within the gemstone and form a bond with its magic.
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Effect: Once attuned, the wielder can fully benefit from the scepter’s abilities, including the command over lesser draconic creatures, the dragon’s breath weapon, and the draconic majesty aura.
Lore:
The Scepter of the Dragon King is said to have been created by an ancient dragon lord who ruled over a vast kingdom of dragons and their kin. This scepter was the symbol of his authority, allowing him to command lesser draconic beings and wield their power as his own.
Legends speak of the Dragon King using the scepter to lead his draconic army into battle, the breath weapon of the scepter devastating his foes. The gemstone at the heart of the scepter is rumored to be a fragment of a powerful dragon's heartstone, imbuing it with unmatched draconic magic.
Notes: Advantage: Intimidation, To attune to the Scepter of the Dragon King, a character must spend a short rest focusing on the scepter while holding it. During this time, they must meditate on the draconic energy within the gemstone and form a bond with its magic. Effect: Once attuned, the wielder can fully benefit from the scepter’s abilities, including the command over lesser draconic creatures, the dragon’s breath weapon, and the draconic majesty aura.
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