Magical Items in Icewind Dale¶
I have made something of a habit of cataloguing some of the rare arcane items rumoured to have been seen within the Kuldahar and Easthaven region — while many famed weapons and armors sit upon the walls at the Temple of Tempus, there are others that are known to me only by rumor. A correspondence with one of the shopkeepers in Kuldahar, a man by the name of Gerth, has set me to the task of amassing a list of some of the historical relics believed to be lost within the area. — Everard, Battle-Priest of Tempus
Barrier Amulet¶
This amulet was crafted by the enchanter Celemon of Calimport in 727 DR, and it is believed one of them was carried into the Spine of the World mountains by an elven warrior-mage named Pelan Rainwind around 840 DR. It is said the amulet can make the user immune to many physical and magical attacks, but the exact workings of the amulet are unknown.
Celemon is said to have had a formula for crafting these amulets, but the formula was lost when jealous rivals killed him and then attempted to duplicate the procedure. Lacking the talent that Celemon possessed (as well as an inability to read his shorthand), his rivals perished attempting to replicate the amulets, destroying their laboratories and themselves.
Misery's Herald¶
A flail of fearsome reputation. The shaft is of meteoric iron, said to have been shaped to resemble an elven femur, and is wrapped in tanned elven skin. Consecrated by orcish priests, Misery's Herald was held by the high priest of the Bone Legion until he fell while leading his people against the elven forces at the Hand of the Seldarine.
Rumours about the flail's powers abound, but it is said to shatter the bones of giants and instill fear in any creature it strikes.
Spear of White Ash¶
The spear of the hunter — used by Malarite priests on their High Hunts in preparation for their bloody celebrations. The black-iron tip is barbed; the shaft is carved from a single piece of ash wood. It is said that when the spear strikes true, the barbs "sprout," tearing into the opponent and shredding his body.
The spear was initially lost during a hunt in Cloakwood almost twelve years ago, but Gerth in Kuldahar claims a caravan master spoke of seeing an item matching the spear's description in the hands of humanoids in the north. How it arrived in the Spine of the World mountains is unknown.
Spinesheath¶
A long stiletto specially enchanted to penetrate armor as if it were nothing more than cloth. Its name reportedly derived from the owner's predilection for driving it into the backs of his enemies.
The assassin Beledor of Calimport used this weapon against dozens of victims before he himself was poisoned by an easily bribed servant in the employ of his enemies.
"He who wields a coward's weapon deserves a coward's death." — Everard
Black Swan Armor¶
A most intriguing piece — a work of art fashioned from the hands of dwarves and elves. It is said to give the wearer:
- Proof against many attacks, including fire, cold, acid, and electricity.
- Additional command ability.
Last reported worn by an elven marshal in the Severed Hand, it was believed lost when orcs sacked the region many decades ago. A recent communique from one of the diviners in Waterdeep, however, assures Everard it has been found again but is possessed by an evil warrior within the Spine of the World.
Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Magical Items in Icewind Dale", penned by Everard.