Amulet of the Ek'Thurmiel
Magical item, requires attunement by a sorcerer.
The amulet of the Ek'Thurmiel is a magic item forged of the tears of Asmodeus in the Serpent's Coil at the deepest layer of Baator - The Nine Hells. After Asmodeus was cast out of The Heavens, he lay for millenia as a great infernal snake, hundreds of miles long, at the bottom of a pit in Nessus. Gravely injured from his wounds, he produced devils of his blood.
The amulet was created when Asmodeus shed a single tear upon losing the favour of the Angels. Legend has it that as this tear fell through the planes, it condensed into a singularity of pure hellflame, hot enough to burn any material in existence. The necklace was given by Asmodeus to Fenix of Nessus, the commander of the Ek'Thurmiel, as a symbol of trust, power and solidarity. It allowed him the unquestioning loyalty of his legions and the ability to wield hellfire itself.
Effects:
The amulet can serve as the arcane focus of a sorcerer that is attuned to it. It consists of a gem with a swirling center of flame surrounded by an ornate enclosure too perfect to have been crafted on this plane of existence. When gazed into, the amulet grants a view into any layer of The Hells that one desires. The chain and surrounding of the amulet appear as any metal the holder sees fit (brass, silver, gold, steel etc.) When worn, the amulet has multiple effects that manifest depending on the level of the bearer:
Level 6 - Enemy fire resistance is ignored.
Level 9 - Enemy fire immunity becomes resistance.
level 12 - Enermy fire immunity and resistance are ignored entirely.
The amulet can never be removed from the neck of the bearer for more than a few minutes at a time. The amulet can only be permanently removed upon the death of the wearer or by divine intervention. The amulet can temporarily be removed by the bearer willingly. The amulet can be removed by force by succeeding a DC 17 wisdom check.
Upon removal, the necklace will return to its position around the neck of the beholder in 1d12 minutes. During this time, fire damage dealt by the bearer is halved and they suffer disadvantage on all ability checks involving strength and charisma. The bearer also becomes significantly distressed and is unable to speak in the common tongue.
If a being with good alignment touches the amulet, they suffer 3d6 necrotic damage and must succeed a DC 14 wisdom saving throw or be rendered unconscious for 1d20 minutes.
