Lament Configuration

A puzzle box designed to trap the Anomalies of Impurity inside. Designed by the gods of Rüt and created by the Planetar Grimnir and the Last Legion.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

Once constructed the Lament Configuration can only be opened by key made to open it. The interior is a series of interlocking gears that constantly rotate by some perpetual motion creating a small Demi-plane inside the Lament Configuration.

Manufacturing process

Once the physical box has been constructed at the forge of Purphoros. The Metallic Dragons Blood then must be carefully placed in the Configurations engraving until it has sealed.  Lastly the chosen key must be placed on the box and the magic of an infernal must be used to bind the box to the key.

History

When the materials are combined the Lament Configuration is a small cube shaped container 6 inches per side, composed of airtight, interlocking parts made from exotic materials. An empty Configuration weighs 3 pounds regardless of the materials used to fashion it. When an object is placed inside the configuration, the container magically seals shut around the object, and no magic can force the box open. The sealed box becomes immune to all damage as well. 
The Lament Configuration is constructed with a unique means of opening it. This can be an item, a puzzle, a command word, or any other means of lock and key. Once a creature figures out the trick or sequence of steps needed to open the Lament Configuration, that creature can open the box as an action, allowing access to the box's contents.


A creature that spends 1 hour holding the Lament Configuration while trying to open it can make a DC 30 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If the check succeeds, the creature figures out the trick or sequence of steps needed to open the box. If the check fails by 5 or more, the creature must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Significance

It is the only known way of containing the Anomalies of Impurity.

Item type

Unique Artifact

Creation Date

-494 AS

Current Location

Suutwood Regency

Rarity

Rare, Wondrous Item

Weight

3lbs

Dimensions

6x6x6 cube

Base Price

Priceless

Raw materials & Components

Binding Magic: Infernal Magic Physical Box: Dragon Scales Sealing Magic: Metallic Dragon Blood Key: Some sort of puzzle or key to unlock it.

Tools

The items must be combined at the great forge of Purphoros by dwarven hammer.