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Cyclopean Skeleton

A random thought on a Shadowdark creature and the loot it may leave behind.

An animated skeleton with a glowing gem set in its forehead.

AC 15 (chainmail + shield), HP 11, ATK 1 longsword +1 (1d8) or 1 javelin (far) +0 (1d4), MV near, S +1, D +0, C +2, I -2, W +0, Ch -1, AL C, LV 3

Undead. Immune to morale checks.

Reflecting Cabochon. First hostile spell with a spellcasting check less than 20 is reflected at caster.

Reflecting Cabochon

A one-inch gem polished to a mirror sheen.

Benefit. When struck by hostile spell, destroy reflecting cabochon and roll DEX (DC equal to spellcasting check result). If you’re a spellcaster, may choose to make spellcasting check instead. With success, reflect spell at original caster.

Ghostwriter

This one will probably show up in a not-D&D game sooner or later.

This is a magic item composed of two parts. The first is a pair of spectacles, or a signet ring, or a brooch, or a tie clasp – something designed to be worn easily and casually. The second is a quill or fountain pen, depending on the game’s milieu.

Words written by the pen are visible only if the reader is wearing the paired item.

Use for spellbooks, conspiratorial correspondence, or your teenage witch’s diary detailing her current warlock crush.