Fool's Ring

Overview

Fool's Rings are enchanted rings with an assortment of amusing effects. No two Fool's Rings are the same, but all invoke various effects based on the finger it is placed upon. At first this was completely random, but later it became the trend to follow a theme for each finger. For example, putting a Fool's Ring on the left index finger would summon an object, putting one on the right ring finger would change an aspect of the wearer's physical appearance, and so on. Most Fool's Rings are engraved with a laughing face, but particularly devious mages will turn ordinary rings into Fool's Rings. A skilled mage can spot the enchantment, but others are not so prepared.

History

The first Fool's Ring was enchanted by a mischievous Lieretsan mage at the Riverbend University of Magic in the Tenth Age. It is unknown who crafted the first one, but what started as a prank among the younger students soon spread to other schools in Lieretsa. They were great fun during parties or while inebriated. It became a challenge to create the most innocuous-looking Fool's Ring with the most entertaining outcomes, until six students died in an explosion created by one of the rings. Chancellors across Lieretsa made sobering speeches about being responsible with magical objects and banned Fool's Rings from universities. Many universities strengthened their policies regarding the creation of potentially harmful magical items following this tragedy.
Many Fool's Rings were destroyed, but not all. They have made their way throughout Istra and are used in pranks, as gag gifts, or are simply a reminder of the antics of young mages. Most rings with potentially deadly effects have been destroyed, however, some are still drifting around, waiting to be discovered by an unsuspecting victim.

Item type

Jewelry / Valuable

Creation Date

10:91

Rarity

Uncommon

Weight

Several grams

Dimensions

Under 1 inch