Ring of contrariness

Rings of contrariness were a variety of cursed rings that imbued their wearers' with an urge to act in opposition of others.

Powers
Those who wore a ring of contrariness were unable to agree with any idea, statement, or action given by another individual. However, this effect could not compel the wearer to harm themselves or take actions that would obviously harm them. Therefore, if contradicting an idea, statement, or action would result in the wearer harming themselves—such as someone telling the wearer to not hit themselves in the head—then the wearer would instead direct that harm towards someone else.

In addition to their contrarian effect, these rings displayed a spell-like ability that varied with each ring. The known spells that a ring of contrariness could display included flying, invisibility, levitate, shocking grasp, spell turning, and strength.

Like other cursed items, it could not be removed from its wearer until affected by remove curse, but due to the ring's contrarian nature the wearer would resist any attempts to cast that spell upon them.

History
These rings existed as far back as the Netherese Empire. In those days there existed bloodreavers, specialty priests of Targus, who were immune to the effects of a ring of contrariness. During the days of Netheril there also existed enchanted gorgets and mantles that displayed an effect similar to that of a ring of contrariness.

Notable Owners

 * The blue dragon Araugauthos's treasure hoard in Undermountain included a ring of contrariness.
 * Zu'l Janah, a large dragonne in the land of Zakhara.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Desert of Desolation • The Throne of Bloodstone • Ruins of Adventure • Dungeon #63, "Blood and Fire"
 * Comic Books
 * Forgotten Realms (#24)
 * Forgotten Realms (#24)