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Summary
Have you ever heard of MacGuffins?
Objects whose presence within the narrative makes the plot move forward.
Why not go one step further and make a magical object that actually moves the plot, then?
The Book of Vile Darkness also grants a bunch of powers, those leaning more towards evil.
Just because it follows the game rules doesn’t mean it’s good for the game.
That said, it is a legendary weapon that can only be attuned by paladins.
But the sheer fact you have to prove yourself to the weapon opens a lot of narrative possibilities.
1Anything That Grants A Wish Spell
Do We Need To Explain?
Whoever finds it first has a wish granted, no matter if it’s the party or the villain.
All items by Conceptopolis.
The Book of Exalted Deeds and The Book of Vile Darkness, byConceptopolis.
Cubic Gate from Basics Rules (2014) via Wizards of the Coast.
Eye And Hand Of Vecna by Conceptopolis.
Holy Avenger by Wizards of the Coast
Mirror Of Life Trapping by Conceptopolis.
Moonblade by .Conceptopolis
The Sword of Kas, by Conceptopolis, Ekaterina Burmak.
Talisman Of Ultimate Evil, by Conceptopolis.
Wand of Orcus, by Conceptopolis.
Luck Blade via Wizards of the Coast
