Special Items

in The Eldaar Reaches

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Cyphers

Cyphers are strange and wondrous things imbued with mystical energies and arcane powers. From glowing crystals to ancient scrolls and peculiar gadgets, cyphers possess unique abilities that defy explanation. They are coveted by adventurers and sought after by seekers of knowledge, each one holding the potential to change the course of history or unleash untold chaos upon the world.  

Petty Sorceries

  In the Eldaar Reaches, Petty Sorceries are the manifestations of ancient arts and scientific knowledge, often harnessed through components or devices. Although perceived as magic by the inhabitants of this world, much of what Petty Sorceries achieve could be explained through the lens of modern science. These are tangible relics imbued with properties which seem mystical to the uninitiated, crafted by enigmatic sorcerers or discovered among the remnants of forgotten civilizations whos technology far exceeded that of the living world.    

Cypher	Description	Level
Armor Reinforcer	For one minute per cypher level, increases the Armor of one creature or object by 1 (2 if the cypher is level 5 or higher).	1d6 + 3
Aloe Extract, Concentrated	Revitalizes the user’s body and mind, restoring lost health and energy. The user regains a number of points to each Pool equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6 + 4
Aloe Extract, Pure	Creates a healing serum that restores health to a living creature when ingested. The serum heals a number of points to each Pool equal to the cypher’s level, curing wounds and ailments.	1d6
Aloe Extract	For the next hour, the user regains 1 point lost to damage per round, up to a total number of points equal to twice the cypher’s level. As each point is regained, they choose which Pool to add it to. If all their Pools are at maximum, the regeneration pauses until they take more damage, at which point it begins again (if any time remains in the hour) until the duration expires.	1d6 + 4
Creature Lure	Draws the attention of a creature about the size of the user for one round per cypher level. The creature is fascinated by the lure and ignores other distractions, unless it takes damage from another source.	1d6
Bite of the Serpent	A weapon coated in a dose of this poison destroys the outer membrane of capillary vessels, causing internal bleeding which kills a target lower than the cypher level instantly.	1d6
Set’s Antidote	Cures any one disease or poison afflicting the user, and neutralizes any venom or toxin in their system, regardless of the level of the cypher. This cypher cannot prevent future afflictions.	1d6 + 2
Antivenom	Grants the user resistance to all toxins, poisons, and venoms for one hour per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Violet Curative	Removes a specific condition or ailment affecting a living creature, such as poison, disease, paralysis, or blindness. The target may make a Might defense roll to resist having the condition removed.	1d6
Demon-fire Orb	Produces an explosion that deals damage equal to the cypher’s level to all creatures and objects within short range, ignoring Armor. The cypher can be programmed to detonate up to one minute after activation, but the user must be able to see or touch the cypher to do so.	1d6
Explosive Jar	Produces a massive explosion that deals damage equal to the cypher’s level to all creatures and objects within long range, ignoring Armor. The user is also affected by the explosion and takes half the damage dealt if within the radius of the explosion..	1d6 + 4
Noxious Gas Orb	Creates a cloud of noxious gas that deals damage equal to the cypher’s level to all creatures within short range, ignoring Armor. The gas also causes creatures to become sickened and disoriented, making it difficult for them to take precise actions for one minute.	1d6 + 2
Zathite Orb	Produces a sticky web-like substance that immobilizes all creatures within short range for one minute. The web can be destroyed by dealing damage equal to the cypher’s level to it, but the creatures caught in the web are still immobilized until the web is destroyed or the effect ends.	1d6
Purple-Lotus Orb	Creates a bomb that releases a cloud of noxious gas within immediate range, affecting all creatures within the area. The gas deals damage equal to the cypher’s level and causes creatures to become sickened and disoriented, making it difficult for them to take precise actions for one minute.	1d6 + 2
Fireproofing	For one hour, renders the user and their clothing or equipment immune to damage from fire and heat sources. The user can still feel heat and warmth, but it does not harm them.	1d6
Poison, emotion	Produces a poison that induces strong emotions in the target creature, causing them to become extremely angry, fearful, or sorrowful. The target’s behavior is influenced by the emotion for one hour per cypher level, affecting their actions and decisions.	1d6 + 2
Poison, mind disrupting	Creates a poison that disrupts the target creature’s mental faculties, causing confusion, memory loss, or disorientation. The target suffers penalties to Intellect-based tasks and actions for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Poison (mind controlling)	Creates a mind-altering toxin that manipulates the thoughts and behaviors of a living creature upon ingestion or inhalation. The target must make an Intellect defense roll or become susceptible to suggestion and manipulation by the user.	1d6 + 2
Solvent	Dissolves 1 cubic foot of material each round. After one round per cypher level, the cypher becomes inert.	1d10
Firewater	Keeps the user warm and comfortable, even in the harshest cold temperatures, for twenty-four hours. During this time, the user has Armor equal to the cypher’s level that protects against cold damage.	1d6
Potion of Endowment	Bigger is always better, no matter what they say.	1d6
Potion of Bestial Memory	Enhances the user’s memory and recall abilities, allowing them to remember details and information with perfect clarity. The effect lasts for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Potion of Natural Learning	Aids the user in achieving a deep state of meditation and relaxation, allowing them to focus their thoughts and clear their mind of distractions. The user gains an asset on tasks related to meditation and mental focus for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Potion of Lost Souls	Revives a creature from unconsciousness or death, stabilizing their condition and restoring them to consciousness. The revived creature regains a number of points to each Pool equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Night-eye Potion	Enhances the user’s vision, allowing them to see in complete darkness or low-light conditions as if it were bright daylight. The effect lasts for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Elixir of Agility	Temporarily enhances the user’s speed and agility, allowing them to move at incredible speeds for a short burst. The user gains an asset on Speed defense tasks and movement-related actions for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Elixir of Sight	Enhances the user’s visual perception, allowing them to see distant objects with exceptional clarity. The user gains an asset on perception-related tasks involving distant objects for one hour per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Elixir of Freedom	Temporarily enhances the user’s reflexes and reaction speed, allowing them to dodge attacks and avoid danger with exceptional agility. The user gains an asset on Speed defense tasks and actions for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Elixir of Grace	For one minute per cypher level, reduces friction and resistance between the user and surfaces, allowing them to move with ease and grace. The user is specialized in tasks requiring agility and dexterity.	1d6 + 2
Vehemence Elixir	An ancient stygian elixir, drinking causes shivering under the hottest sun and burns the skin on cold winter nights. For one hour per cypher level, tasks to endure weather are eased by three steps.	1d6 + 2
Elixir of Might	Temporarily enhances the user’s physical strength and stamina, allowing them to exert themselves beyond normal limits in combat situations. The user gains an asset on Might-based tasks and actions for one minute per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Purple Lotus Potion	Temporarily enhances the user’s mental focus and concentration, allowing them to exert themselves beyond normal limits in non-combat situations. The user gains an asset on Intellect-based tasks and actions for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Golden Lotus Potion	Temporarily enhances the user’s mental acuity and cognitive abilities, improving their memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The user gains an asset on Intellect-based tasks and actions for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Yellow Lotus Potion	Stabilizes the user’s mental state and emotions, calming their thoughts and reducing stress and anxiety. The user gains an asset on Intellect-based tasks and actions for one hour per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Frost Lotus Potion	Dramatically but temporarily alters the user’s mind and body so they can ease one specific kind of physical action by three steps. Once activated, this boost can be used a number of times equal to the cypher’s level, but only within a twenty-four-hour period.	1d6
Black Lotus Potion	Adds 1 to Might Edge for one hour (or 2 if the cypher is level 5 or higher).	1d6 + 2
Feast of the Gods	A nutrient-rich drink and meal that provides sustenance and hydration to the user, restoring a number of points to each Pool equal to the cypher’s level. The feast may only be consumed outside of combat.	1d6
Hanuman’s Gift	Temporarily enhances the user’s physical and mental abilities to near-perfect levels, granting them an asset on all tasks and actions for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Berserker Draught	All noncombat tasks involving raw strength—such as breaking down a door, lifting a heavy boulder, forcing open elevator doors, competing in a weightlifting competition, and so on—are eased by two steps for one hour.	1d6
Golden Lotus Incense	Creates an immediate area filled with aromatic smoke, reassuring sounds, gentle light, or other pleasing sensations that last for one hour. Creatures who rest within the area gain +2 on their recovery rolls (or +4 for cypher level 5 and higher). NPCs instead recover 2 health if they spend at least ten minutes within the area (or 4 health for cypher level 5 and higher). For a creature to gain this benefit, its entire rest must occur while the cypher is active.	1d6

   

True Sorceries

  True Sorceries are the enigmatic artifacts that defy explanation, drawing upon the mysteries of magic, advanced technology, or otherworldly phenomena. These fantastical Cyphers transcend the boundaries of conventional understanding, offering awe-inspiring abilities or effects that challenge the very fabric of reality and human comprehension. Whether crafted by ancient sorcerers, ingenious inventors, or unearthly beings, each True Sorcery holds the potential to reshape the world when activated.

Cypher	Description	Level
Jar of Dessication	Triggers a powerful explosion that removes moisture from the air and living creatures within a short distance, dehydrating and damaging them. The damage dealt is equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Jar of Pulling	Triggers a gravitational explosion that creates a localized gravity well within a short distance, pulling objects and creatures towards the center of the explosion. The effect lasts for one round per cypher level.	1d6
Jar of Inversion	Triggers a gravitational explosion that creates a localized anti-gravity field within a short distance, repelling objects and creatures away from the center of the explosion. The effect lasts for one round per cypher level.	1d6
Jar of Chaos	Triggers a chaotic explosion that disrupts the molecular structure of matter within a short distance, causing objects and creatures to disintegrate. The damage dealt is equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Jar of Voids	Triggers a cataclysmic explosion that creates a miniature black hole within a short distance, pulling objects and creatures towards the center of the singularity. The effect lasts for one round per cypher level.	1d6
Jar of Reversals	Creates a localized anti-gravity field that negates the effects of gravity within immediate range, allowing objects and creatures to float freely. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6 + 3
Word of Power: Withering	Drains the life force from a living creature, aging them rapidly and potentially causing death. The target must make a Might defense roll or suffer damage equal to the cypher’s level. The user gains a number of points to each Pool equal to the damage dealt.	1d6 + 4
Word of Power: Banishment	Banishes a creature or object to another dimension or plane of existence, removing it from the current reality. The target must make a Might defense roll or be banished for a number of rounds equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Tongues	Temporarily enhances the user’s ability to understand and comprehend spoken and written language, allowing them to decipher unfamiliar languages and dialects with ease. The effect lasts for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Word of Power: Disguise	Creates a mystical disguise that alters the user’s appearance, allowing them to assume the form of another creature or object. The disguise remains active for one hour per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Farsight	Enhances the user’s vision, allowing them to see distant objects and locations as if they were nearby. The user gains an asset on perception-related tasks involving distant objects for one hour per cypher level.	1d6
Word of Power: Wall of Flame	Creates a barrier of intense flames that blocks incoming attacks and protects the user from fire-based damage. The wall remains active for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6 + 3
Word of Power: Abyssal Servant	Summons a temporary servant or minion to aid the user in various tasks, such as carrying items, performing chores, or providing assistance in combat. The servant remains active for one hour per cypher level or until dismissed by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Wall of Storms	Creates a barrier of crackling electricity that blocks incoming attacks and protects the user from electrical damage. The wall remains active for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Negation	Generates a field of null energy that cancels out the effects of other energy-based powers and abilities within immediate range. The field remains active for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6 + 3
Word of Power: Shelter	Creates a localized field of environmental control around the user, providing protection from extreme temperatures, atmospheric conditions, and environmental hazards. The field remains active for one hour per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Penance	Generates a repeating energy burst that can be aimed at multiple targets within long range, striking each target with precision and accuracy. The user can choose to target up to a number of creatures or objects equal to the cypher’s level with each burst.	1d6
Word of Power: Retaliation	Creates a reactive energy shield that automatically counterattacks against incoming attacks and hostile actions directed at the user. The counterattack deals damage equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Word of Power: Thrall	Enslaves a living creature of appropriate size and level, compelling them to obey the user’s commands for a limited time. The duration of enslavement decreases as the target’s level approaches the cypher’s level.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Silence	Creates a field of null energy that absorbs and nullifies all sound waves and frequencies within immediate range, rendering the area silent and devoid of noise. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Stasis	Creates a temporal stasis field that freezes time for a single object or creature within short range, rendering them motionless and immune to harm. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Darkness	For one hour, causes a localized area of dim light or darkness within short range to become absolute darkness, even to creatures with darkvision. The affected area can be as small as a 10-foot (3 m) radius or as large as a 100-foot (30 m) radius, but it must be contiguous.	1d6 + 3
Word of Power: Curse	Places a curse on a target creature within short range, inflicting a curse that lasts for one day per cypher level. The curse brings misfortune, bad luck, or an aura of ill fate upon the target, making all tasks and actions more difficult for them.	1d6 + 2
Word fo Power: Barrier	Creates a protective barrier around the user that absorbs damage from incoming attacks. The shield remains active for one minute per cypher level or until it absorbs a total amount of damage equal to twice the cypher’s level.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Ghost	Alters the user’s molecular structure, allowing them to pass through solid objects and obstacles as if they were insubstantial. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until voluntarily ended by the user.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Flight	Creates a pair of ethereal wings that grant the user the ability to fly and glide through the air with ease. The wings remain active for one hour per cypher level or until dismissed by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Burden	For ten minutes, the user’s weight triples but they are specialized in tasks requiring physical force and strength. They are considered to have an Asset on tasks related to forceful actions such as breaking down doors, pushing objects, and so on.	1d6
Word of Power: Wall of Thoughts	Creates a barrier of psychic energy that blocks incoming mental attacks and restricts the thoughts and perceptions of creatures within short range. The wall remains active for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Scrying	Allows the user to perceive and view events from the past, present, and future within a limited area or location. The user gains insight and knowledge about specific events and occurrences, but cannot directly interact with them.	1d6 + 4
Word of Power: Confusion	Projects a chaotic burst of psychic energy that disrupts and scrambles the thoughts and perceptions of creatures within short range, causing confusion and disorientation. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Possession	Transfers the user’s consciousness into a nearby object or creature, allowing them to possess and control the target for a limited time. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until the user voluntarily ends the possession.	1d6 + 2
Word of Power: Vanish	Temporarily renders the user invisible and intangible, allowing them to pass through solid objects and obstacles unnoticed. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Likeness	Alters the user’s appearance and physical features, allowing them to assume the form of another creature or individual. The effect lasts for one hour per cypher level or until voluntarily ended by the user.	1d6
Word of Power: Trickery	Imbues a mundane object with an unpredictable and chaotic effect, such as teleportation, transformation, or explosive detonation. The user can choose the specific effect produced by the trick embedder, but the result is always random and unpredictable.	1d6
Manipulation beam	Projects a focused beam of telekinetic energy at a target within long range, allowing the user to manipulate and move objects with their mind. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Memory switch	Temporarily swaps the memories of two living creatures within short range, causing them to experience each other’s memories as if they were their own. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level or until the memories are swapped back by the user.	1d6
Mind meld	Links the minds of two living creatures within short range, allowing them to communicate telepathically and share thoughts and emotions. The link remains active for one minute per cypher level or until voluntarily ended by the user.	1d6
Blade of Thoughts	Creates a razor-sharp blade of pure energy that can cut through almost any material with ease. The blade remains active for one minute per cypher level or until dismissed by the user.	1d6
Spear of Thoughts	Creates a piercing horn of pure energy that can penetrate almost any barrier or obstacle. The horn remains active for one minute per cypher level or until dismissed by the user.	1d6
Psychic Communique	Establishes a telepathic link between the user and a target creature within short range, allowing them to communicate silently and exchange thoughts and emotions. The link remains active for one minute per cypher level or until voluntarily ended by the user.	1d6
Ray Emitter	Generates a focused beam of energy that can be tailored to various effects, such as heating, cutting, or disintegrating objects and creatures within long range. Roll a d100 to determine the specific effect produced by the ray emitter.	1d6
Ray Emitter (command)	Projects a hypnotic beam of energy that compels the target creature to obey the user’s commands without question. The target must make an Intellect defense roll or become susceptible to suggestion and manipulation by the user.	1d6 + 4
Ray Emitter (fear)	Projects a terrifying beam of energy that instills fear and panic in the target creature, causing them to flee in terror. The target must make an Intellect defense roll or become frightened and attempt to escape the area.	1d6 + 2
Ray Emitter (friend slaying)	Projects a lethal beam of energy that selectively targets and eliminates the user’s enemies while sparing their allies. The beam deals damage to hostile creatures and objects within long range equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Ray Emitter (mind disrupting)	Projects a disorienting beam of energy that disrupts and scrambles the thoughts and perceptions of creatures within long range, causing confusion and disorientation. The effect lasts for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Ray Emitter (numbing)	Projects a numbing beam of energy that dulls the senses and reactions of the target creature, causing them to become sluggish and unresponsive. The target must make a Speed defense roll or suffer penalties to their actions.	1d6 + 2
Ray Emitter (paralysis)	Projects a paralyzing beam of energy that immobilizes the target creature, rendering them unable to move or take actions. The target must make a Speed defense roll or become paralyzed for a number of rounds equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Storms of Hell	Enhances melee attacks with bursts of electricity that inflict additional damage on the target creature or object. The additional damage dealt increases with the cypher’s level.	1d6
Flames of Gehenna	Projects a focused beam of intense heat energy at a target within long range, causing fire-based damage. The damage dealt is equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Howl of the Dead	Produces a wave of necrotic energy that deals damage equal to the cypher’s level to all creatures within immediate range, ignoring Armor. Undead creatures are unaffected by this cypher.	1d6 + 4
Telepathy	Allows the user to communicate telepathically with other creatures within short range, exchanging thoughts and messages silently. The telepathic link remains active for one minute per cypher level or until voluntarily ended by the user.	1d6
Teleporter (bounder)	Teleports the user to a nearby location within long range, allowing them to instantly traverse distances and bypass obstacles. The user can teleport up to a number of feet equal to ten times the cypher’s level.	1d6
Teleporter (interstellar)	Teleports the user to a distant location within the same solar system or galaxy, allowing them to traverse vast distances in an instant. The user can teleport up to a number of miles equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Teleporter (planetary)	Teleports the user to a remote location on the same planet, allowing them to instantly traverse great distances and bypass obstacles. The user can teleport up to a number of miles equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Teleporter (traveler)	Teleports the user to a distant location on any known planet or celestial body within the same universe, allowing them to traverse vast distances in an instant. The user can teleport up to a number of miles equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6
Mire of the Mind	Translates spoken language into a language understood by the user, allowing them to comprehend and communicate with creatures that speak different languages. The effect lasts for one hour per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Weapon enhancement	Enhances a weapon or object with temporary bonuses and effects, such as increased damage, accuracy, or durability. The enhancements last for one minute per cypher level or until deactivated by the user.	1d6
Equipment cache	Generates a cache of equipment or supplies appropriate to the user’s current situation. The cache is worth a number of shins (the currency of the Ninth World) equal to the cypher’s level multiplied by 10.	1d6 + 4
Hunter/seeker	Creates a small, flying drone that hunts down a specific type of creature designated by the user when the cypher is activated. The drone remains active for one hour per cypher level or until it successfully locates and engages the designated creature.	1d6
Infiltrator	Grants the user the ability to pass through solid objects, such as walls, doors, or barriers, for one minute per cypher level. The user cannot pass through energy barriers or magical wards with this ability.	1d6 + 4
Information sensor	Produces a small device that scans the immediate area for information, detecting hidden objects, traps, or secrets within short range. The device provides detailed information about the detected objects or traps, including their nature and potential dangers.	1d6
Metal death	Creates a pulse of energy that disrupts metallic objects within short range, causing them to corrode, rust, or decay rapidly. The cypher affects metal objects up to one size category larger than the cypher’s level, and the effect lasts for one minute per cypher level.	1d6
Nullification ray	Fires a beam of energy that nullifies the effects of another cypher or artifact within long range. The target cypher or artifact must be smaller than the cypher’s level, and the nullification effect lasts for one minute per cypher level.	1d6 + 2
Radiation spike	Emits a burst of radiation that deals damage equal to the cypher’s level to all creatures and objects within short range, ignoring Armor. The radiation also causes creatures to become sickened and disoriented, making it difficult for them to take precise actions for one minute.	1d6 + 3
Shocker	Delivers a powerful burst of electricity that shocks any creature touched, inflicting damage equal to the cypher’s level.	1d6 + 4
Spy	Produces a tiny spying object that resists detection as a level 8 creature. The object moves at great speed, mapping and scanning an unknown area. It identifies basic layout, creatures, and major energy sources. Its movement is blocked by any physical or energy barrier. At the end of its mapping run, it returns to the user and reports. If it discovers a predefined target during its run (such as “a creature of level 5 or higher,” “a locked door,” “a major energy source,” and so on), it detonates instead, dealing damage equal to the cypher’s level (half electrical damage, half shrapnel damage) to all creatures and objects in short range.	1d6 + 2
Tracer	Fires a microscopic tracer that clings to any surface within short range. For the next twenty-four hours, the launcher shows the distance and direction to the tracer, as long as it is within 1 mile (100 miles if the cypher is level 3 or higher, in the same dimension if the cypher is level 6 or higher).	1d6
Breath of Dagon	The user can breathe underwater and operate at any depth (without facing the debilitating consequences of changing pressure) for four hours per cypher level.	1d6
Best tool	Creates a tool perfectly suited for a specific task designated by the user when the cypher is activated. The tool functions with extraordinary efficiency, providing an asset on tasks related to the designated task for one hour per cypher level.	1d6

 

Boons

  Boons are the ephemeral blessings bestowed upon the fortunate few by enigmatic forces beyond mortal comprehension. These Cyphers manifest as strokes of luck, mysterious transmissions, or otherwordly blessings, bestowing their recipients with unexpected aid or fortuitous outcomes. Whether acquired through divine intervention, ancient rituals, or unearthly encounters, Boons are elusive and rarely understood, existing beyond the realm of physical objects. Those who possess these Boons wield intangible yet potent powers, shaping the course of fate in the treacherous lands of Hyboria.  

Cypher	Description	Level