Last Updated: June 22, 2023
Campaign: Tablets of the Old Ones
This wooden tablet is inscribed with seven rows of ancient runes in an unkown language.
The ancient runes on "Tablet of Bheleu", once translated, can be read as follows:
Almighty Bheleu,
Hear my prayer of petition to you
Grant me the strength to annihilate my enemies
Grant me the power to lay waste to their bastion
I honor thee
For you, in my wake,
I leave a path of destruction
The "Tablet of Bheleu" is known to sometimes magically transport itself short distances
so as to find itself in the possession of those it deems worthy.
Those that are deemed worthy may find themselves drawn to the tablets location.
Attuning to the artifact takes an hour and during this time, those deemed worthy
enter a trance as they commune with "Bheleu" directly and agree to be their avatar.
Once attuned, the bearer of the tablet is able to sense the direction to other "Tablets of the Old Ones".
The "Tablet of Bheleu" acts as a divine focus to cast spells with for Clerics of Bheleu.
Once attuned, the bearer of the "Tablet of Bheleu" gains the following abilities:
History:
"Vlad noticed that the tablet was deceptively heavier than it appeared and slightly warm to the touch as he carefully slipped it into his backpack. Vlad had laid down beside the small campfire after completing the first watch. The dampness of the Underdark was kept at bay by the warmth of the fire. Sleep quickly enveloped him. Suddenly, Vlad found himself standing on a ridge with the distant sounds of battle and war drums filling his ears. He involuntarily tightened his grip on his sword and shield and scanned the horizon for approaching foes. In the distance Vlad noticed swirling shadows moving up the ridge. A huge half-orc warrior, a remnant of a race destroyed during the Age of Dragons strode toward Vlad enveloped in what appeared to be tentacles of living shadows. Vlad raised his weapon and readied his shield. The voice of the half-Orc boomed over the din of battle and drums, "Vlad, spread my word and we will fight as one on the field of battle!" Vlad dropped to one knee and replied firmly, "I will." There was a deafening thunderclap and a bolt of lightning struck Vlad square on the chest with no visible ill effects. A mystical energy now coursed through his heart and soul. Vlad awoke with a slight ringing in his ears and the quizzical stares of his companions."
Design Notes:
As an artifact, this item is unique.
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