Cyclocone

Cyclocones were a type of enchanted hat that radiated a dim evocation dweomer.

Description
These hats were pointed and rather ordinary looking,  but had a distinctive design.

Powers
Cyclocones were activated by pointing their small end toward the ground and then tossing them forward with a spinning motion. The hat would then begin to rotate at blurring speeds, until it grew into a miniature whirlwind   that would move forward in a straight line until a solid, sturdy object caused it to break up.

On average, the whirlwind generated by a cyclocone measured roughly wide at the base and  wide at the top. Height varied depending upon ceiling height, but they could grow to be as tall as. Despite their size, these whirlwinds were powerful.

These items were only usable by mages. They were generally one-use only, being destroyed after their whirlwind dissipated,  but by 1281 DR one could find cyclocones that had multiple usages and gave their wearer +1 armor.

History
Prior to 1281 DR, these hats were highly sought after by wizards. However, over time their distinct appearance became a frequent source of mockery from adventurers.

When a mage from Immersea named Bemban grew senile in his older years, he left most of his fortune to private mages in hopes that they would honor his wish to see cyclocones continue continue to be made.

Notable Owners

 * Ahghairon's tower had an alarm system that included an invisible force field that, if dispelled, would by means of contingency sound warning trumpets and activate a cyclocone that would whirl about the tower in a ring.
 * Bemban of Immersea.
 * The adventurer Torm owned a cyclocone.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Mines of Bloodstone
 * Video Games
 * Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter