Nyxaloth's Embrace
Description:
Nyxaloth's Embrace is a radiant crystal, pulsating with hues of cosmic light. It radiates an otherworldly energy that seems to shift and dance within its core.
Properties:
Requires Attunement: Yes Physical Description:
Nyxaloth's Embrace is a mesmerizing crystal, roughly the size of a clenched fist, yet surprisingly lightweight. Its surface is smooth to the touch, yet it shimmers with an ethereal luminescence, casting radiant hues of violet, indigo, and emerald in a hypnotic dance of colors. Veins of iridescent light pulse from its core, resembling celestial arteries coursing with arcane energy. When held, the crystal emits a faint, melodic hum, as if resonating with the very heartbeat of the cosmos.
Its edges are sharp and jagged, reminiscent of fractured starlight captured within its crystalline structure. Despite its beauty, there is an unsettling aura surrounding Aurora's Embrace, hinting at the unfathomable depths of power it contains.
Cursed Legacy:
While Nyxaloth's Embrace offers great power, it also carries a curse. The wielder becomes increasingly susceptible to the whispers of Nyxaloth, risking their sanity and alignment as they delve deeper into the crystal's mysteries.
Note: The Dungeon Master may adjust the stats and abilities of Nyxaloth's Embrace based on the campaign's power level and narrative requirements.
Nyxaloth's Embrace is a radiant crystal, pulsating with hues of cosmic light. It radiates an otherworldly energy that seems to shift and dance within its core.
Properties:
Requires Attunement: Yes Physical Description:
Nyxaloth's Embrace is a mesmerizing crystal, roughly the size of a clenched fist, yet surprisingly lightweight. Its surface is smooth to the touch, yet it shimmers with an ethereal luminescence, casting radiant hues of violet, indigo, and emerald in a hypnotic dance of colors. Veins of iridescent light pulse from its core, resembling celestial arteries coursing with arcane energy. When held, the crystal emits a faint, melodic hum, as if resonating with the very heartbeat of the cosmos.
Its edges are sharp and jagged, reminiscent of fractured starlight captured within its crystalline structure. Despite its beauty, there is an unsettling aura surrounding Aurora's Embrace, hinting at the unfathomable depths of power it contains.
Cursed Legacy:
While Nyxaloth's Embrace offers great power, it also carries a curse. The wielder becomes increasingly susceptible to the whispers of Nyxaloth, risking their sanity and alignment as they delve deeper into the crystal's mysteries.
Note: The Dungeon Master may adjust the stats and abilities of Nyxaloth's Embrace based on the campaign's power level and narrative requirements.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
Eldritch Resonance: While attuned to Nyxaloth's Embrace, the wielder gains advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that deal psychic damage.
Cosmic Guidance: Once per long rest, the wielder can call upon the wisdom of Nyxaloth, the entity associated with the crystal. They can ask a single question pertaining to cosmic mysteries or eldritch knowledge, and receive a cryptic answer.
Chaotic Surge: As an action, the wielder can unleash the chaotic energies contained within Nyxaloth's Embrace. Each creature within a 30-foot radius centered on the wielder must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 6d10 psychic damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half damage and isn't stunned. Once used, this ability cannot be used again until the next dawn.
Cosmic Guidance: Once per long rest, the wielder can call upon the wisdom of Nyxaloth, the entity associated with the crystal. They can ask a single question pertaining to cosmic mysteries or eldritch knowledge, and receive a cryptic answer.
Chaotic Surge: As an action, the wielder can unleash the chaotic energies contained within Nyxaloth's Embrace. Each creature within a 30-foot radius centered on the wielder must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 6d10 psychic damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half damage and isn't stunned. Once used, this ability cannot be used again until the next dawn.
History
Nyxaloth's Embrace is said to have been forged in the cosmic flames of Nyxaloth's realm, imbued with the chaotic essence of the elder entity. It was sought after by the Coven of Eldritch Discord, who hid it deep within the jungle to safeguard its power from falling into the wrong hands.
Aurora's Embrace traces its origins to the ancient rites of the Coven of Eldritch Discord, a secretive order devoted to Nyxaloth, the enigmatic deity of cosmic chaos. Legend has it that during a rare celestial convergence, Nyxaloth bestowed upon the coven a fragment of its otherworldly essence, crystallized into the form of Aurora's Embrace.
The crystal was revered as a conduit of eldritch power, capable of harnessing the primal forces of the universe. The coven used it in their arcane rituals to commune with Nyxaloth and unlock forbidden knowledge hidden within the depths of the cosmos.
As the coven's ambitions grew, so too did the jealousy of rival factions and celestial beings wary of their meddling with cosmic forces. In a desperate bid to safeguard their power, the coven concealed Aurora's Embrace deep within the heart of the jungle, surrounded by perilous traps and natural guardians.
Over time, the location of the crystal faded into obscurity, becoming little more than a whispered myth among adventurers and seekers of arcane artifacts.
Many who ventured in search of Aurora's Embrace never returned, their fates swallowed by the dense jungle and the malevolent guardians that lurked within. Yet, the allure of its power continues to draw brave souls, tempting them with promises of cosmic enlightenment and untold magic.
Aurora's Embrace traces its origins to the ancient rites of the Coven of Eldritch Discord, a secretive order devoted to Nyxaloth, the enigmatic deity of cosmic chaos. Legend has it that during a rare celestial convergence, Nyxaloth bestowed upon the coven a fragment of its otherworldly essence, crystallized into the form of Aurora's Embrace.
The crystal was revered as a conduit of eldritch power, capable of harnessing the primal forces of the universe. The coven used it in their arcane rituals to commune with Nyxaloth and unlock forbidden knowledge hidden within the depths of the cosmos.
As the coven's ambitions grew, so too did the jealousy of rival factions and celestial beings wary of their meddling with cosmic forces. In a desperate bid to safeguard their power, the coven concealed Aurora's Embrace deep within the heart of the jungle, surrounded by perilous traps and natural guardians.
Over time, the location of the crystal faded into obscurity, becoming little more than a whispered myth among adventurers and seekers of arcane artifacts.
Many who ventured in search of Aurora's Embrace never returned, their fates swallowed by the dense jungle and the malevolent guardians that lurked within. Yet, the allure of its power continues to draw brave souls, tempting them with promises of cosmic enlightenment and untold magic.
Current Location
Creator
Owning Organization
Rarity
Wondrous Item (Legendary)
Weight
1 pound
Dimensions
Fistsized
Base Price
Priceless
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