A thin, circular disc forged from a shimmering alloy with shifting patterns along its surface. When activated by a simple twist or touch, faint geometric glyphs illuminate along its edge. Upon being thrown, the disc arcs through the air like a boomerang, only to vanish in a brief flash of light before reappearing from an unpredictable direction, returning to the exact point where it was activated.

• Properties:

  • Spatiotemporal Recall: As an action, you can activate the disc and throw it up to 60 feet. On impact or at the end of its trajectory, it disappears in a flicker of energy. At the end of your next turn, it reappears from a random direction (determined by a d8 roll for direction) and returns to the location where it was initially activated, passing through objects and terrain without causing harm unless directed otherwise.

  • Versatile Use: The disc can be used to trigger pressure plates, retrieve small items (up to 1 lb.), or as a creative tool for problem-solving. If used as a weapon, it deals 1d6 slashing damage on a hit.

  • Unpredictable Path: Creatures attempting to intercept or catch the returning disc must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, as its reappearance point is erratic.

Notes: Artifacts like the Returning Disc are remnants of a bygone civilization known for its mastery over space-time manipulation. While common in ancient times as utility tools, they are now rare curiosities often found in treasure hoards or relic markets. Explorers and scholars prize them both for their craftsmanship and their mysterious origins. The disc’s creation is often attributed to the Celathri, an enigmatic people who vanished during the Shattered Sky Cataclysm. Some folklore suggests the discs were training tools for warrior-scholars, while others believe they were meant for ceremonial games or as components in ancient rituals. In certain remote villages, a returning disc is considered a symbol of fate's inevitable cycle, and owning one is thought to bring luck—or relentless pursuit by destiny itself.