Rings and Rods
Well, I know that we’ve been pretty stingy with magic rings and rods this year, and while I won’t apologize for the amazing vault full of awesome magic weapons, armors, shields and wondrous items we’ve given you instead, it’s certainly time for rod and ring lovers to get a little something. Don‘t worry, though, these brand new rods and rings are worth the long wait, and will be sure to bring a great deal of joy to those lucky enough to own them.
RING OF THE BODY PRICE 50,000 gp
Slot ring; CL 3rd; Weight —
Aura faint transmutation
This charming band of twisted iron copper and bronze is marked with repeated images of bears, bulls, and large cats, such as leopards and lions, forever chasing each other. Usually sold in pairs, and often set with precious gems to serve as wedding bands and similar symbols of unity, these rings have a potent sympathetic magic that makes them more valuable in groups.
The wearer gains a +2 circumstance bonus on all Strength- and Dexterity-based skill checks, and on all Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution checks. Additionally, once per day, whenever a living creature within 30 feet makes an attack roll, Fortitude save, or Reflex save, as an immediate action, the wearer of a ring of the body may choose make the attack roll or saving throw instead. The target creature may choose to use their own roll, or that of the wearer of the ring of the body. If the target is also wearing a ring of the body, the wearer gains a +4 bonus on the associated roll, and this use of the ability does not count about the number of times the wearer can use this ability per day.
Construction Requirements Cost 25,000 gpForge Ring, bear’s endurance, bull’s strength, cat’s grace
RING OF THE MIND PRICE 50,000 gp
Slot ring; CL 3rd; Weight —
Aura faint transmutation
This elegant ring is made from a single piece of electrum and engraved with stylized foxes, owls, and eagles spaced equidistant from each other. Usually sold in pairs, and often set with precious gems to serve as wedding bands and similar symbols of unity, these rings have a potent sympathetic magic that makes them more valuable in groups.
The wearer gains a +2 circumstance bonus on all Intelligence-, Wisdom- and Charisma-based skill checks, and on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma checks. Additionally, the wearer can aid another creature in mental endeavors. Once per day, whenever a living creature within 30 feet makes a Will save or concentration check, as an immediate action, the wearer of a ring of the mind may choose make the Will save or concentration check instead. The target creature may choose to use their own roll, or that of the wearer of the ring of the mind.
Further, whenever another creature within 30 feet who is also wearing a ring of the mind casts a spell, as an immediate action the wearer of a ring of the mind can expend a spell slot of the same level as the spell being cast in order to increase that spell’s caster level by 4, and increase its saving throw DC by 2.
Construction Requirements Cost 25,000 gpForge Ring eagle’s splendor, fox’s cunning, owl’s wisdom
ROD OF PRACTICAL MAGIC PRICE 25,000 gp
Slot —; CL 17th; Weight 5 lbs.
Aura strong universal
These rods are of very plain construction, being made of a single piece of brown oak, with the command words for the wand’s activation painted along one side in neat black paint. Though despised by the eccentric, these functional wands are prized by those who believe magic should make everyday business more efficient.
A rod of practical magic can produce 3 different effects by using one of 3 different command words printed on the side. With the first command word, a rod of practical magic can magically transmute up to 10 coins into any number of coins whose total value is the same as the transmuted coins; the newly created coins are of the same realm as the transmuted coins. This function of the rod can also transmute up to 10 gemstones into any number of gems of the same kind whose total value is the same as the transmuted gems (for example, it could turn 10 small amethysts worth 20 gp each into a single 200 gp amethyst).
The second function the rod allows a wounded creature to act normally for a short time. As a move action, the rod of practical magic can be used on a disabled creature with 0 hit points, allowing that creature to perform a full round's worth of actions on his next turn without risking being reduced below 0 hit points.
Finally, the rod can be used to make travel easier, allowing a creature targeted by the wand to take 10 on all Climb, Fly, and Swim checks for 1 minute.
Construction Requirements Cost 12,500 gpCraft Rod, wish
ROD OF METAMAGIC AID PRICE 220,000 gp
Slot—; CL 17th; Weight 5 lbs.
Aura strong no school
Made from a single piece of moonstone, this ornate octagonal rod allows the bearer to transfer her own magical powers to another. While not necessarily intended for combat, these rods make functional clubs.
The wielder of a rod of metamgic aid is able to transfer her own magical energies and know-how to another caster. Whenever a creature within 30 feet casts a spell or uses as spell-like ability, the wielder of a rod of metamgic aid can point the rod at the caster as an immediate action; if she does, she may choose to apply any metamagic feat she possesses to that spell without increasing its casting time or spell level. She may use this ability 3 times per day.
Construction Requirements Cost 110,000 gpCraft Rod, creator must possess at least 3 metamagic feats