Chaos is rising in 40K and the Mortal Realms. But Chaos can bleed over into your D&D sport too, in case you don’t thoughts a bit of heresy.

Way again within the time earlier than even the beforetimes, within the historical time of 1977, White Dwarf was cast. And it was initially a gaming journal for a wide range of video games. D&D reigned supreme, alongside tales of Thrud the Barbarian. D&D and White Dwarf have a protracted, shared historical past. Many of your favourite monsters first appeared within the pages of White Dwarf.

And with Chaos on the rise all through the following few problems with White Dwarf, why not convey a bit of of that magic flowing within the different course? For that, we flip to considered one of BoLS’ favourite sourcebooks: the Realms of Chaos. It’s an ideal place to search for Chaos-themed gadgets on your D&D marketing campaign.

Cordial of Tzeentch

Hey, what’s to not love a couple of scrumptious vial of Tzeentch juice? The Warhammer equal of a frothy can of Monster, the Cordial of Tzeentch grants its imbiber nice energy (principally). For the measly worth of rolling 1d6, you might have the potential of gaining +1 to +3 to your whole stats! Sure there’s a paltry 1 in 6 likelihood to lose 2 factors out of your stats as a substitute, however you’re clearly not going to roll that. And anyway, the consequences solely final for a single day.

So how would we signify this in D&D? Well this one’s a reasonably simple switch. Potions already duplicate the consequences of an extant spell. Now it’d seem to be the best equal could be for it to simply grant the consequences of all of the attribute-enhancing spells, with a 1 in 6 likelihood of them subtracting from all of your stats as a substitute (and that’s not essentially a foul plan), however that makes it a bit of overpowered. For a extra affordable possibility, have it duplicate the consequences of a Bless or Bane spell (albeit one which lasts 8 hours and solely impacts the drinker).

Collar of Khorne

The Collar of Khorne is used to guard chosen champions from magic/psychic powers. They nullify the consequences of spells and in addition look fairly rad with the spikes and skulls. Almost actually not the type of factor that lets the bloodlust of an offended conflict god run eat you at occasions.

And, it’s pretty simple to translate into D&D phrases (though it’s pretty highly effective). Just make it perform as an amulet that tasks an antimagic subject when worn. Oh, and it’s virtually actually not in a position to be eliminated except you forged take away curse on it first.

What do you imply by “what about your other magic items?” Khorne doesn’t want magic, and neither do you. Now stop complaining and get on the market and get some extra skulls! That throne received’t deck itself!

Globe of Change

This one is sort of neat. A grenadelike object that places its topic in a type of stasis–successfully eradicating it from a given struggle (and the remainder of the day). Sure, it warps and mutates your goal’s physique, however that simply means your goal goes to realize 1d6 attributes which are unfavourable. Like moronic. Or foolish stroll.

What do you imply now the Orc breathes hearth, spits acid, and might fly?

Another simple transition to D&D. Make it a potion that, when thrown, hits its goal with the banishment spell (albeit one which lasts 24 hours). And since you have already got that Chaos attribute desk out and a d1000 useful…

Death’s Head of Nurgle

What is it with Chaos and grenadelike weapons? Here’s one other one. Albeit this one is a superb deal extra Chaos-y. Take the top of a conquered foe, coat it in wax, and fill it up with good outdated rotting pus, after which bam, immediate plague grenade.

Following within the warp-touched footsteps from our earlier instance, take a potion that, when it hits a goal topics them to the contagion spell. Simple sufficient to perform. And it undoubtedly won’t ever by chance shatter in your backpack or something.

Rod of Command

Everyone’s favourite orgy-on-a-stick. This merchandise is carved from the thigh bone of considered one of Khorne’s champions (guess they need to’ve been carrying a collar) and instructions all who behold it.

Translating this to D&D is straightforward. Take a Rod of Rulership and alter the final phrase. It’s principally the identical factor.

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Bell of Lost Souls Staff Writer and DM, J.R. covers RPGs of all stripes and once in a while eats sandwiches. You can ask him about both at [email protected]

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