Bag of the Dead

Bag of the Dead

Wondrous Item, Rare

This enchanted shoulder bag allows the user to establish a tenuous connection to the realm of the dead in the area. When the bag is opened, roll a 1d6 to determine the effect:

1. The bag opens, but no connection is made with the realm of the dead.
2. A chorus of whispers emerges from the bag, but the words are incoherent and indistinct.
3. A single voice repeats a short phrase of up to 15 words, describing how they died.
4. A sinister voice speaks, compelling the creature nearest to the bag to attack their allies or, if alone, to attempt self-harm. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw to resist.
5. The bag emits the panicked screams of a soul reliving the final moments before their death.
6. A dead individual of the user’s choice answers questions about their death, including details of how it happened, but cannot describe living beings or perceived traps.

Each time the bag is opened, the user takes 1d8 necrotic damage as they strain the veil between life and death.

Lore:

Crafted by a necromancer desperate to recover information lost to the grave, this bag offers a dangerous means to commune with the dead. Overuse of the artifact often leads to the user’s demise, as the toll it exacts is unrelenting.