Helm of brilliance

A helm of brilliance was a type of magically enchanted helm that allowed the wearer to cast a number of radiant, spell-like abilities. These Lathanderite helmets originated from the Sword Coast, some time well before the mid-14 century DR.

Description
The helm was crafted from polished steel, with crown-like spikes that were inset with a number glowing gems. These included opals, diamonds, fire opals and rubies which gleamed with a fantastic, magical light that emanated from within. When a bright light shone upon the helm's jewels they would shine out in a fantastic display of radiance.

Powers
The helm bestowed upon the wearer some protection against fire, and the magic-imbued jewels granted them the power to cast certain arcane spells. Among these were flame lash, fireball, wall of fire, prismatic spray and sunray,a select number of times each day.

Background
the helms of brilliance originated from the city of Baldur's Gate, having been crafted by the renowned cleric of Lathander named Ergelion. He bestowed these helms upon his friends before they set out to destroy a horde of undead that was beginning to overrun the Troll Hills in the Western Heartlands. Although those heroes were never heard from again, they succeeded in their task in halting the army of the dead.

Few of these helms still exited in Faerûn in the years that followed the Time of Troubles.

Appearances

 * Video games:
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
 * Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide