I need some ideas. For some reason when I roll for treasures 9 out of 10 times I roll a 5 “some minor magical trinket” I have a very hard time coming up with anything worth using. What are some examples of a minor magical trinket?
Thanks for your help.
rdk
A jug that warms whatever fluid placed inside. An article of clothing that cannot get dirty.
A ring that, when worn, means you’ll never be uncomfortable. In pain, or dead, sure, but you’ll never be too hot or too cold or so hungry it hurts.
A kitchen knife that cannot be dulled. A smooth rock that constantly generates a single candle’s light. A signet ring that is supernaturally complicated and difficult to falsely reproduce.
A lamp that does not consume the oil in it.
Un-loseable socks. A hat-pin that never dulls. An earring that hums a happy tune when you’re feeling sad.
I think I get it. Something that is magical, but not a deal breaker. You can live without it, but its super cool. Like say a rope that doesn’t break.
Rope which never tangles unless you tie a specific knot on the end.
A ring that instinctively communicates to you what your mother would think if she saw you behaving like this.
I’m going to compile these into a Google Doc…hopefully have enough to use a random generator. This is some super good stuff.
Any magic that would be used to fulfill back office needs would be considered minor.
A book that, when inscribed with the revenues and expenses of a party, generates useful financial statements.
An inkwell that, when examined closely, reveals whose quill wrote with the ink.
A scroll of parchment that has unlimited surface space. You find that if you write queries in valid syntax, the parchment summarizes data, assuming it was inscribed consistently (i.e. in a table).
A gold coin when held to your throat amplifies your voice.
A hair clip that insures your hair stays clean no matter how grimy the dungeon.
Boots that lace themselves. A piece of chalk that never wears down. A flask only you can open.
A purse that will levitate any item within it, once you call it’s name, into your hand.
* A bag or other container that keeps fresh whatever food (or other organic matter) is placed inside.
* A lantern that emits magical light that only the bearer of the lantern can see.
* Jewelry that provides a minor glamor that always makes the wearer appear neatly groomed.
* A ring that prevents normal insects (such as mosquitoes & biting flies) from biting you.
A small pouch that shells any nuts placed inside once closed.
A tooth that calls a little busy fairy.
* A chest that produces ice (even in summer!) when water is placed inside and the lid closed.
* A “mood ring” that really does change color to match your mood.
I want that damned chest.
A coin that, once taken, will find it’s way into the owner’s shoe. Every time.
A fife if played while you travel allows you to walk greater distances without rest.
A die that 90% of the time, rolls a 5.
An amulet that will teleport you 3 feet in any direction, once per day. Good luck!
It occurs to me that items that glow in the presence of danger are actually a subtle curse: if I was sneaking around in a dark cave, I wouldn’t want to advertise my presence.
Fantastic when you’re on watch though!
Riffing off of Dan Noland :
A “mood ring” that changes your mood to match its color.
A pot that instantly produces soup from raw components.
Ye Olde X-Ray Specs: glasses that purport to allow the user to see through solid matter. Actually, just a simple illusion enchantment.
Grocery Bag of Holding: As a normal bag of holding, but only works for produce.
Magic potato: A potato that you can eat and if you save at least one eye you can plant it when you make camp. In the morning, there will be a whole potato to dig up and eat.
Small Flagon of Mild Inebriation: once a day, can be filled with any non-magical liquid (e.g., swamp water, lamp oil), and turn it into an equal volume of weak, but drinkable, beer. Potions and the blood of unicorns are immune to the flagon’s effects.
A coat that protects you from rain and snow.
A helmet that let you see in darkness.
A violin that plays itself
A compass that points in the direction of the nearest elm.
A clockwork mouse that finds good cheese. An origami Crane that swims when placed in water.
A sachet of herbs that makes the entire party smell of lavender, up to two week’s expeditioning underground.
A pencil that never needs sharpening. A glow stick. A sunstone. A compass that always points home?
An amulet that glows when you wear it whenever there are members of your species nearby. It always glows when you wear it.
An umbrella made of invisible canvas.
A pen with ink that cycles through the rainbow.
A crystal globe that tells you where the sun is in the sky.
Two pens: when you write with one, the other copies the motion of the first.
A magical lens which will give cooks suggestions on other ingredients that will pair well with the item being inspected. Often prefers obscure fish that most characters will not have heard of before.
A lens that reveals the true nature of things (Vance).
A cloak that always mathces your outfits. Great at parties.
Boots that will never allow their wearer to step in manure of any kind.
A ribbon that increases hair growth rate 10%. Only works on beards.
An ointment that when applied to any “large paper cut” or smaller wound will instantly heal.
The Bards’ Torment: A lute that is perpetually almost in tune. Part of a suite of items that includes a bagpipe which emits a low moaning sound whenever moved and a cursed set of finger and toe cymbals that cannot be removed except under a full moon.
A razor that will give a perfect shave unless you have not shed blood in the last 24hrs. It is best not to shave until you have.
A knife that when sheathed is invisible until it is next touched by flesh of the living.
— is this too good for a trinket? I like it either way…
A spoon that makes everything in a 40′ radius appear 3x tastier. Great for use in pubs, hazardous to have in your inventory when carnivorous wild animals are in the area.
A set of utensils that make no sound when scraping against each other, plates, bowls, etc. They still make squishy sounds when actually cutting, scooping, etc food.
Paintbrushes that can create art that moves on touch.
Mirrored spectacles that give you hindsight.
A three foot long piece of twine that operates as a spyglass.
A top hat with a secret compartment.
A tissue that provides topical analgesic on touch.
False teeth that allow the wearer to bite through bone, steel, or stone.
A case of countless little wooden blocks that can snap together and can be used to create representative models. The blocks have some magical interface for automatic assembly based on an input, but you don’t know how it works.
An hourglass that constantly runs, but never runs out. Or does it?
A pair of spectacles that show the world as it was exactly five hours ago.
An automatic abacus measuring three integers (lat, long, distance from sea level) with beads that cannot be moved by hand. They change based upon the location of the abacus within a five meter tolerance.
Two coins that return to your purse after the fare to the ferryman is paid. Must be placed on the eyes of the dead and buried.
Please tell me this is getting compiled somewhere. Genius.
A quill that will write everything you say if provided ample ink and parchment. Everything…
I need an Abulafia of all of these.
Chris Bennett I’m going to put these onto a Goggle doc of some sort this weekend.
Shaving mirror: while it reflex your facial hair, it falls off. Fast. Try not to look at your eyebrows.
Shoes that correct your dancing moves.
Paper that can be folded as many times as you want (great for bets and such).
Door knocker that announces guests by name and profession.
Cauldron that never stops boiling.
An unsolvable puzzle that’s almost impossible to stop solving.
Wingsuit.
A ring that won’t let you sleep.
A mirror that shows good memories of your past and, sometimes, bad omens of your future.
A tin goblet that cannot spill liquids even if you hold it upside down.
A sewing needle that turns any thread put into it into the same color and material otherwise used on the piece of cloth.
A magical flag standard that doesn’t require a bearer, automatically charges ahead at a velocity equivalent to the designated nobleperson.
A small maroon balloon made from the heartskin of an unknown beast, that can change altitude on command assuming it doesn’t get caught in heavy wind or a thermal.
A dirty straw hat that, when placed on a person’s head, makes them appear to be a scarecrow.
A glass bauble that, when rolling, makes a clear tone depending on velocity (higher speeds mean higher pitch).
A Beer Stein that always keeps the Perfect Pour no matter how fast or slow you pour it.
I’ve been reading The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England, which will explain why I’ve come up with some of these items:
A chamberpot that doesn’t emit any noxious odors.
A pendant when worn will allow you to travel to the outhouse without stumbling, falling, or tripping.
A rock which when passed over a baked good will glow if the item contains rocks or dirt to add to its weight.
A bag that automatically plucks any chicken that is placed within.
I own this magic item – A pair of glasses that protects your eyes from the bright light of the sun.
And I couldn’t help myself but post this one:
A chainmail bikini that protects the wearer as if they were in a full set of chainmail.
As Seen On TV technology also makes for great minor magical trinkets:
*A bedroll that operates as an outer garment, allowing one to quickly arise from camp with their modesty intact.
*A small jar that on touch can perform that tasks of a mortar and pestle.
*A towel that is supernaturally hydrophobic, and is ideal for use in spot cleaning ornate treasures.
*A snuff jar containing an astringent compound that, when in contact with water, foams and renders an object sparkling clean in a matter of seconds.
Two identical amulets. When you tap one, the other one vibrates.
A bottomless flagon. It appears empty, but will always pour out whatever was last poured into it, up to the amount poured in.
A queen bee preserved alive in amber. If you crack the amber shell, a host of bees swarm out. (link to the elemental plane of bees?)
A bundle of monkey dry monkey poop that moistens in the air when thrown. (link to the elemental plane of monkey poop?)
A short rod that automatically expands into an umbrella when it rains. Be careful where you keep it.
Mark Shocklee Oh, I like the chainmail bikini ! I’ve a lot of female warrior miniatures with such gear.
I’m started on getting these compiles and put together in a nice document. There were 114 different Minor Magical Trinkets from 25 different contributors.
Thanks all, I’ll get this out ASAP