Cloak of arachnida

Cloaks of arachnida were enchanted cloaks that granted the wearer abilities of a spider.

Description
Cloaks of arachnida were black mantles that emanated a strong aura of alteration magic. They were often decorated with silken patterns of webs.

Powers
The wearers of these cloaks were granted the continual effects of the spider climb spell, allowing them to scale any surface, rendering them completely immune to the web spell, and unrestrainable by any mundane webs. Additionally, the wearer was able to create a magical web, double the size of such a web conjured via spell. Lastly, the wearer became resistant to any arachnid venom or poison.

Creation
Spiderstone golems were imbued with magics that lingered on their bodies after the constructs were destroyed. As such, remnants of spiderstone golems could be used in crafting and enchanting of spider-related magic items, including cloaks of arachnida. A skilled crafter of magic items could recreate a cloak of arachnida using spider climb and web spells.

History
In the, the so-called King of Spiders Sirachna gained entrance to a home on Westgate's Market Triangle from a cavern underneath. His arachnid pets ended up murdering a family who lived inside, leaving them haunting the home as restless ghosts. Some said the King of Spiders was killed by an adventurer, accompanied by Charissa Maernos, Mantides, and Rinara, who claimed his cloak of arachnida and several other magic items.

Notable Owners

 * Artemis Entreri, a late 14 century assassin.
 * Bazim-Gorag, a slaad lord, possessed a cloak of arachnida, stashed away in his treasure hoard.
 * Ezzat, a lich of Undermountain and once a Netherese mage.
 * Gof, a Grodd goblin general, active in the late 14 century DR.
 * Mez'Barris Armgo, the Matron Mother of House Barrison in the 14 center DR.
 * Yvonnel Baenre, the Mother Matron Baenre in the 14 center DR.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Storm Riders &bull; Four from Cormyr &bull; Undermountain: The Lost Level &bull; Into the Dragon's Lair &bull; Prison of the Firebringer
 * Video Games
 * Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards