Unique Items

In the fair land of Draconia the eternal struggle for power wages eternal. Sometimes the balance of power can be turned by possession of a rare or unique item that possesses the bearer with majical powers. Here are some of those items that a brave adventurer can seek out.

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A-D

Item	Description
Baeltar's Necklace	Hanging on a chain of heavy silver links is a cross formed out of a large sword of polished silver with two feathered wings flaring out to either side.
Battlemage's Helm	This helm is a cap of jet black iron shaped like a spiked crown with chainmail hanging from it, covering the sides and back of the head. Placed above the noseguard is a small red gem which glows with a sinister light.
Belled Jester's Cap	This baggy cap is made of alternating strips of red and white satin with four points which curve out from the sides and have bells on the ends. They bounce and jingle merrily as the cap moves, making it difficult not to smile.
Black Chainmail Tunic	This thigh length, short-sleeved tunic is fashioned out of hundreds of small jet-black links of polished iron. Underneath the tunic is a soft leather jerkin which adds additional padding to keep the links from pinching the skin.
Black Iron Hammer	The head of this weapon is a single piece of jet black metal with arcane symbols and runes engraved on its surface. Spiraling down the stout oaken handle is a pattern of carved diamonds.
Blessing Wand	This slim wand of polished ivory is nearly a foot long and no thicker than a pencil. Along its length are a number of intricate carvings and hieroglyphs of a religious nature.
Blindness Wand	This slim wand of brushed tungsten is over a foot long and no thicker than a pencil. Along its length are a number of intricate inscriptions in a strange and jerky looking script.
Catburglar's Tunic	This long sleeved tunic made of soft black leather with bands of flat black steel riveted to the torso and upper arms. The lower arms and leggings consist of tightly wrapped straps of black leather ending in an angular black clasp.
Cursing Wand	This slim wand of polished ebony is nearly a foot long and no thicker than a pencil. Along its length are a number of intricate carvings and hieroglyphs of a religious nature.
Death Staff	Several long white bones have been fused together to form a straight though irregularly shaped staff. Its exterior is smooth and shiny, though somewhat yellowed with age. Etched along its length are a number of sinister looking runes that have been filled in with a dry reddish-brown substance.
Dolmant's Scimitar	The curved, black blade of this weapon shines darkly in the light, its edge gleaming with a silky sheen. Its hilt is plain and unadorned, the grip wound with braided iron and silver wire and the pommel capped with a single sapphire. The blade itself is made of damascus steel, the fold lines in the dark metal making a repeating pattern down its length.
Dragonewt Mail	This short sleeved tunic has been cunningly fashioned out of overlapping scales of some chitinous red substance that looks a great deal like glazed ceramic. Each scale has a smooth glasslike finish and is a bright red, fading to a soft pink towards the edge. Surrounding the waist is a belt of soft leather with a red-gold buckle wrought in the image of a dragon's head. Its scales tinkle musically as it moves, sounding much like distant wind chimes.
Dragonscale Cape	This knee-length cape is made of a blue-black reptilian hide and its rippling surface is covered with hundreds of overlapping scales.
Dragonscale Gloves	These gloves are made of a blue-black reptilian hide which looks and feels like snakeskin on the underside but has larger chitinous scales along the back.
Dragonskin Gloves	The underside of these heavy gloves is made of a supple reptilian skin with a harder covering of thick chitinous scales over the backs of the hands. The scales are a deep fiery red fading to a pale reddish-orange on the undersides. Engraved in a flowing script on the back of each and filled with gold are the initials R.D.
Dragon Spear	The haft of this weapon is made of a red tinted metal and tapers towards a wickedly barbed point. Fine engravings spiral around the weapon forming an image of a coiled dragon.
Drow Chainmail Tunic	This is a short sleeved, thigh length tunic fashioned out of thousands of tiny interlocked links of jet black metal. It feels unexpectedly light for its size, yet appears to be both flexible and sturdy. The collar and hem are covered by strips of dark leather which bear a complex pattern of spiders and snakes embossed on their surface.
Drow Rapier	This light weapon has a thin three and a half foot blade with a razorlike edge along one side, and along the first six inches of the other side near the point. The blade appears to be made of dull black iron and the pommel bears a large cabochon ruby which glows with an inner flame.
Drow Toolkit	This small leather pouch contains a number of small, thin pieces of jet black metal, stiff lengths of wire, a vial of oil and several thin leaves of metal.
Dwarven Battle Shield	This diamond shaped shield is made of a complex wooden frame with strips of dull black iron riveted to it. A brightly painted face of hideous aspect has been painted on its surface, the nose of which is a long, sharp spike.
Dwarven Scythe	This weapon has a long crooked handle made of darkly stained oak. The dull black blade mounted atop it is two feet long and crescent shaped with a razor sharp edge along the inside.

E-H

Item	Description
Elemental Amulet	Hanging from a thin chain of black iron links is an amulet of a spider clutching a large polished stone. The stone is a cloudy green and you can faintly make out something within its interior that seems to be moving.
Elven Boots	These knee-high boots are made of soft leather with their soles padded for silence and covered with a slightly sticky material. They are a pale grey in colour and feel quite light for their size.
Flower Pendant	This long chain of fine golden links holds a small and delicate looking flower with golden petals. In the center of the flower is a small cluster of sparkling red garnets surrounded by a fine filigree of gold wire.
Glassteel Rapier	This light weapon has a thin three and a half foot blade with a razorlike edge along one side and along the first six inches of the other side near the point. The entire weapon seems to have been fashioned out of blue-tinted glass and in the pommel rests a large blue crystal which glows with a pale fire.
Gnomish Lockpick	This is a small thin piece of wire, one end of which is bent into an 'L' shape, the other end of which wiggles in a zig zag pattern.
Golden Armband	This heavy armband is made of a thick spiral of beaten gold that coils around the wrist and halfway up the forearm. Delicate scales have been engraved along the entire length of its body and the head sports a pair of tiny rubies as eyes which seem to glitter with a malignant light.
Grey Ninja Robe	These dull grey robes are covered with dozens of small hidden pockets made to conceal weapons, darts, smoke powder, and similar devices. It is also heavily quilted with padding and leather insets in many places to protect the wearer when rolling and tumbling, as well as to a limited extent from weapons.
Healing Amulet	This small sphere of polished quartz hangs from a slender golden chain. A faint rosy luminescence surrounds the pendant, almost as if it were glowing with an inner light.
Heartseeker	Deeply graven runes cover the surface of this short sword, the blade and hilt of which have been fashioned out of a jet black metal. It feels somewhat heavy for its size and has a pommel shaped like a leering demon which glares at you menacingly.
Heartshield	The surface of this medium sized shield has been enameled a bright glossy red colour and is shaped like a large heart.
Heartstone Pendant	Hanging on a slender chain of glittering golden links is a small heart-shaped stone that is roughly the size of a cherry. A soft blood-red glow emanates from its center, throbbing slowly and rhythmically like a heartbeat.
Holy Cuirass	This ornate cuirass has been fashioned out of two pieces of gleaming steel, fastened together by leather straps. Cunningly engraved on the breast of the armour is an eagle with its outspread wings and two small diamonds for eyes.
Holy Sword	The blade of this weapon is made of a smooth white metal and tapers to a curved point. Flaring wings guard the ivory hilt of the weapon and a globe of polished gold serves as a pommel.

I-L

Item	Description
Ice Queen's Gloves	These comfortable looking gloves are made of several layers of fine grey silk with a thin lining of snow-white fur.
Ice Queen's Ring	This glittering white gold ring bears a large round diamond, with several baguette shaped diamonds flaring off to either side. The ring feels unnaturally cold, as if you had just pulled it out of the snow.
Ironwood Staff	This is a long and highly polished quarterstaff made of a dark grey-black wood with specks of rusty red scattered across its surface. It feels rather light but sturdy, having a very resonant ring when you tap it against stone.
Jason's Axe	At the end of a stout pole of polished hickory is a broad double-bladed steel ax head. Covering the blade are gory red stains which indicate that it has been used for purposes other than chopping firewood. The weapon radiates an aura of palpable evil and just looking at it sends shivers down your spine.
Jester's Rod	The rod is made of a dull black metal with sharp silvery flanges protruding from its upper end. Its exterior is painted with a brightly coloured mosaic which seems to shift confusingly when you see it out of the corner of your eye.
Lion Ax	This weapon has a long handle of polished oak with a sharpened steel head with a long tapering point atop it. Etched on the metal is the image of a roaring lion's head surrounded by a circle of dwarvish runes.
Lion Cuirass	This cuirass is made of two hinged pieces of golden metal which are molded to the shape of the torso. Beautifully embossed on the breast of the armour is the image of a roaring lion with two glittering topazes for eyes.
Lionskin Cape	This short cape of tawny fur hangs down to the waist and hangs from a heavy gold clasp over the left shoulder which is shaped like a lion's head.
Lobster Pincers	These large pinkish-red pincers are made of a hard shell-like material and have a rough exterior. They have been hollowed out on the interior and look like they are made to fit over the hands.

M-P

Item	Description
Mage Mashing Mace	The head of this mace is a polished ball of steel with runes of power etched across its surface. The handle is wrapped tightly in black leather and the pommel bears a large glittering emerald.
Mouseskin Cloak	This flowing ankle-length cloak is a sombre gray colour, fashioned out of a soft hidelike material with short fuzzy hair covering its exterior. Hanging from the hem, in the exact center is a tiny pink tail.
Necromancer's Gauntlets	These gloves are made of smooth black velvet with plates of black iron sewn onto their exterior, each of which has a different rune engraved onto its surface. Long hooked claws of bone are sewn onto the fingertips, giving the impression that the wearer has clawed hands.
Necromancer's Robe	Folds of jet black fabric overlap to form a flowing robe of deepest midnight black, bound at the waist by a belt of linked silver plates, wrought in the image of human skulls. The sleeves are exceptionally long and, along with a deep cowl serve to hide the features of the wearer from prying eyes.
Needle Sword	The blade of this weapon is long and extremely slim, tapering slightly to a needle-sharp point. The metal it has been fashioned out of is a dull black and flexes slightly without bending or breaking.
Nomad's Maul	This is a large, two-handed club with an iron head mounted atop a long, oak handle over 5 feet in length. The iron head has small, pointed protrusions poking out between the knobs which stud the maul's surface.
Pyromancer's Bracelet	This is a smooth, polished hoop of iron with a dozen evenly spaced studs of obsidian set around its perimeter. The interior of the hoop has fine silvery runes etched within it in a language that is unfamiliar to you.

Q-T

Item	Description
Quicksilver Trident	Set on a shaft of finely engraved silver is a three-tined head of silvery metal. The metal seems to swirl chaotically before your eyes, but somehow always manages to retain its shape. Etched at the base of the weapon are the letters S.D. HoM.
Raven Nodachi	This sword has a shiny blade of silvered steel that is four feet long mounted atop a two foot handle of checkered ivory and ebony. Its blade has a keen edge along one side and curves very gradually from the handle to the tip. A raven in flight has been cunningly engraved onto the blade of the weapon, and its pommel is fashioned in the likeness of a raven's claw holding a glowing red crystal.
Reflecting Shield	The surface of this circular shield has had metal plating hammered cunningly over its surface and then polished to a brilliant reflective shine. By gazing at its surface you can make out your slightly distorted reflection looking back at you.
Rikard's Rapier	This light weapon has a thin three and a half foot blade with a razorlike edge along one side, and along the first six inches of the other side near the point. The blade appears to be made of solid silver, and the pommel is shaped like a silver leafed rose. Engraved along the blade in flowing elven runes is the name "Rikard".
Safety Robe	This is a fine looking black robe that has been woven out of tough shiny fibres. There is a metallic sheen to the material when it is viewed from an angle and feels heavier than normal cloth, but the texture is much like cotton.
Samurai Armour Tunic	This suit of armour has been fashioned out of thin strips of metal sewn across a tunic of jet black leather. Large square pads cover the shoulders and a skirt of pleated leather hangs from a broad belt with a crescent moon buckle.
Samurai Battlegloves	This pair of black leather gloves have thin plates of polished black steel riveted to their backs and flare back into embroidered guards which cover the wearer's forearms.
Scorpion Needle	Thrusting out from a dagger-like handle is a long hollow-tipped needle of shiny blood red metal. There is a small cork stopper in place of a pommel, indicating that the handle is hollow.
Sharkskin Shield	This large teardrop-shaped shield is a frame of lacquered wood with sharkskin stretched tightly across its surface. Along its outer rim is a strip of beaten gold, held down by rivets of polished brass.
Silver Buckled Boots	These tall knee-high boots are made of polished black leather with broad silver buckles along the sides.
Silver Claymore	This long two-handed sword has a straight blade with a silvered edge. Dark red leather has been tightly bound around the grip and a silver pommel wrought in the image of a snarling wolf glares out at you menacingly.
Silvered Broadsword	The blade of this weapon is made of a gleaming silvery metal with finely engraved runes running down its length. Carved intricately into the ivory grip is the coat of arms which denotes the Draconian Warriors Academy. Both guard and pommel are of polished gold with a large topaz set into the latter.
Snakeskin Gloves	These supple gloves are fashioned out of cured snakeskin and have a soft silk-lined interior and a smooth, somewhat clammy feeling, exterior.
Snowbear Ring	This is a smooth if somewhat heavy band of polished silver with images of dancing bears engraved on its exterior.
Songstone Pendant	Hanging from a slim chain of braided gold is a teardrop shaped blue gem which glows faintly from within. The stone feels warm to the touch and you almost imagine that you can feel it throbbing softly when you hold it in your hand.
Soul Bracelet	Overlapping plates of bone have been carved into flat representations of grinning skulls, held together by small rings of dull black iron. The eyes of each skull have tiny inset bloodstones and a single rune has been engraved onto the forehead of each skull.
Spirit Armour Ring	This ring is made of a twisted braid of polished silver with small glittering yellow stones worked into its exterior.
Stabbing Spear	Mounted atop a short pole of cunningly carved ash is a wickedly barbed head of razor sharp iron. The intricate carvings allow for a firm grip on the weapon which feels remarkably light for its size.
Star Pendant	Suspended on a finely wrought chain of white gold links is a large multi-faceted diamond. It captures all the surrounding light and throws it back in a thousand glittering sparkles. As you gaze into its twinkling depths you can make out a tiny shape in the heart of the stone.
Steel Battlehelm	This steel bascinet has a smooth exterior which has been polished to an almost mirrorlike shine. Two angled slits provide visibility for the wearer and coupled with the rows of triangular engravings on the visor combine to give a ferocious appearance not unlike a pair of demonic eyes over a mouthful of long and razor-sharp teeth.
Steel Gorget	This band of gleaming steel is molded so as to fit snugly around the throat of the wearer. It is well padded on the inside and has a number of short spikes thrusting out around its exterior.
Strength Gauntlets	The gloves are made of a tight web of polished steel links with layered plates of steel riveted over the joints and back.
Studded Black Tunic	This short sleeved thigh-length tunic is fashioned out of soft leather that has been stained to a dark midnight black. Sewn onto its surface are hundreds of small circular studs of flat black metal.
Sun Sword	The golden blade of this weapon gives off a brilliant glow as if it were polished gold reflecting the sunlight. Several large rubies stud its golden hilt and the large red crystal mounted in the pommel flickers with an inner fire.
Tark's Maul	This long maul is surprisingly light for its size and made out of a smooth black wood that looks and feels like ebony. The weapon is shaped like a long snake with steel spikes radiating from its sides and a pair of glittering emeralds for its eyes.
Teagle's Dirk	This fancy looking dirk has an eight inch long double-edged blade made of gleaming steel. Atop a handle of tightly wrapped black leather rests a pommel of polished silver with a moonstone inset. Engraved along the blade in flowing elven script is the word "Teagle".
Thrusting Axe	This weapon has a long handle of polished oak with a sharpened steel head with a long tapering point atop it. Engraved onto the head of the ax are the initials P.T.G.
Tiger Striped Tunic	Thin strips of metal have been sewn across a tunic of soft leather with oval cups of hardened leather over the shoulders and a pleated leather skirt below. Covering the armour with a bright enameled paint are alternating streaks of black and orange.
Towertop Crown	This heavy tower-top style crown appears to be fashioned out of solid gold and has a number of sparkling cabochon rubies studding its exterior surface.

U-Z

Item	Description
Venom Dagger	The blade of this long thin dagger is made of a transparent material which resembles tinted glass. Down the center of the blade you can see a vein of light pink liquid which seems to lead from the hilt to a hollow point at its tip.
Wall Shield	This colossal shield is made of a framework of wooden slats with overlapping plates of iron riveted to the outer face. Towards the top of the shield are several slits covered by metal grilles which allow the user to see.
Wargod's Amulet	Hanging from a heavy chain of golden links is a small disk of beaten gold with an image of a fist holding a lightning bolt engraved on its surface.
Wargod's Ring	This heavy gold signet ring has an engraving of two crossed swords surmounted by a jewelled crown and feels strangely heavy in your hands.
Wereslayer	This huge sword has a blade of gleaming silver with filigree down the center of the blade. The hilt is made of gold with a pommel shaped like a wolf's head.
Werewolf Collar	This collar is made of two cleverly fashioned half-circles of heavy black wood with intricately carved skulls around its exterior. Small but finely cut blue gems have been set within the eyes of each skull where they glitter and sparkle in the light.
Winter Ring	This smooth band of gleaming white gold bears a large diamond surrounded by several smaller ones in the pattern of a snowflake. The clarity of the stones is exquisite and they sparkle and flash all the colours of the rainbow as you move them in the light. Engraved along the interior of the band in a fine script are the words "Lady Winter".
Wizard's Staff	This long staff of darkly stained mahogany has been cunningly carved with a pattern of intertwined serpents. The eyes of the serpents have tiny rubies inset, and twinkle fitfully in the light.
Wraith Ring	This ring has been carved out of old and somewhat yellowed bone into a smooth and featureless band. Along its interior you can see a number of fine runes have been inscribed.

Originally from the Realm archives, circa 1996.