Rod of absorption

A rod of absorption was a very rare type of magical rod.

Description
The rod was typically yellow in color, with metal caps at each end. These were engraved with yellow runes.

Abilities
The rod enabled its user to absorb spells that targeted the bearer, cancelling the effects of the spell and absorbing the energy.

Notable Owners

 * Vithal, a mage that traveled the planes studying magic and accumulating wealth who became trapped within the Underdark some time during or before the mid–14 century DR.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land
 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
 * Card Games
 * Adventures in the Forgotten Realms