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Magic Item Complications

Magic Item Complications

Magic Item Complications

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1Aether-Hungry: The item consumes one charge from another magic item nearby every 24 hours.
2Ozone Leak: The item emits a loud crackle and the smell of burnt air when used.
3Echoes of the Past: Using the item causes the wielder to see ghosts of its previous owners.
4Weight Flux: The item's weight randomly changes between 1lb and 50lbs.
5Mana Blight: Prolonged use causes small blue crystals to grow on the wielder's skin.
6Faction Tracker: The item is magically linked to a ledger in Kigum; they know where it is.
7Temperamental: The item only works if it has been 'polished' with expensive oil daily.
8Void-Linked: Using the item draws the attention of nearby Void Hounds.
9Steam-Venting: The item occasionally releases a blast of hot steam, dealing 1d4 fire damage.
10Whistling: The item emits a low, constant whistle that makes stealth difficult.
11Memory Leak: After using the item, the wielder forgets what they ate for breakfast.
12Magnetic: Small metal objects (spoons, coins) constantly stick to the item.
13Glow-Stick: The item sheds bright light in a 10ft radius whenever a dragon is within 1 mile.
14Unstable: On a roll of 1, the item casts Fog Cloud centered on the user instead of its effect.
15Sentimental: The item refuses to function if the wielder is mean to NPCs.
16Aetheric Feedback: Using the item deals 1 force damage to the wielder per charge used.
17Language Shift: The item's command words change to Draconic every Tuesday.
18Greedy: The item 'eats' 1gp from the wielder's pouch every time it is activated.
19Vibration: The item vibrates so hard when held that it gives disadvantage on Sleight of Hand.
20Cursed (Minor): The wielder's hair turns bright blue while the item is attuned.