The Band of Eternal Servitude is an austere yet unsettling piece of jewelry. The ring is made from a tarnished silver alloy, giving it a dull, almost sickly sheen. Around its circumference, tiny engraved skulls form an unbroken chain, their hollow eyes staring into eternity. A small, dark gemstone—an onyx shard—sits embedded at the center, seemingly absorbing the light around it. When held, the ring feels unnaturally cold, and faint whispers can occasionally be heard by those attuned to it, as if voices are trapped within.
The Band of Eternal Servitude can be used to cast the spell Speak with Dead once per day. It regains the ability to cast the spell at sunset.
When activated, the onyx shard emits a faint green glow, and the sound of distant, hollow chanting fills the air, signaling the connection to the restless dead.
History:
The Band of Eternal Servitude was forged by a devout necromancer of Myrkul, the Lord of Bones, during the height of the Cult of the Dead Three's influence. This worshiper believed that death was not an escape from service but a continuation of one’s duty to the divine. To ensure that even death could not sever the bonds of loyalty, the necromancer crafted this ring as both a tool and a symbol of eternal servitude.
The ring was imbued with necromantic power through rituals invoking Myrkul’s name, requiring the blood and soul essence of cultists who had betrayed their vows. These sacrifices bound the ring to the echoes of the dead, allowing the wearer to call upon their voices for guidance or interrogation. It is whispered that those who use the ring too frequently may hear faint whispers in their dreams, urging them to serve Myrkul even in the afterlife.
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