I could do with some help here – I like the idea behind this magic item, but not the execution.

I could do with some help here – I like the idea behind this magic item, but not the execution.

I could do with some help here – I like the idea behind this magic item, but not the execution. Any thoughts on how it could be revised?

Focault’s Pendulum

A small ball of lead suspended on a delicate silver wire. When held aloft, it will dispense a steady trickle of salt which never seems to run out. When suspended and left to naturally swing for an hour or so, the salt will eventually form a pattern on the ground.

When you consult the pattern formed by Focault’s Pendulum, roll+INT. On a 10+, you may ask the GM all three questions and they must answer truthfully. On a 7-9, pick two. On a 6-, only one.

– What plane of existence or physical realm am I in?

– Which direction is north?

– Where is the nearest ocean?

(If you saw my preview earlier this week, no surprises for what inspired this particular item!)

6 thoughts on “I could do with some help here – I like the idea behind this magic item, but not the execution.”

  6. Fair enough – glad it’s had a good reception. I think I’ll change ‘what direction is north’ to ‘what direction is home’ – not every plane has a north! And yep Wynand Louw – that’s the general idea 🙂

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