Cursed Items

A cursed item looks like any other magical prize until its malicious effect kicks in, forcing the wielder into a genuinely hard choice.

common

While magical items can be potent weapons in any adventurer’s arsenal, magic can be unpredictable and is not always benign. Cursed items are unusual magical creations that have a malicious effect on the unwary and can force its wielders into difficult choices.

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