Rings of shocking grasp were enchanted rings of various designs that allowed the wearers to electrocute target with mere touch.[7]
Description[]
Rings of shocking grasp were often ordinary in appearance but emitted a weak magical aura.[7]
Powers[]
Even if the aura was weak and hard to detect, the actual enchantment was quite potent. It granted the wearer the ability to deal lightning damage to a target, similarly to the effects of shocking grasp. The wearer had to successfully touch the taggert with the hand that wore this enchanted ring, in order to shock the opponent. Most rings of shocking grasp held three charges and after exhausting them, went inert for ten minutes.[7] It usually took the ring around 100 minutes to recharge.[8]
When the ring was active and worn, it created a round electrified extrusion on the user's palm.[7]
History[]
In 1281 DR, a rings of shocking grasp that belonged to Jasper Silverblood found it's way into the shop inventory of Orrick the Grey from Kuldahar. His ring was a thick band of steel with a quartz stone impeded in it.[9]
Rings of shocking grasp could be found in the vicinity of Freedale, in Shadowdale circa mid-14th century DR.[1]
Notable Owners[]
- Morgunn Lathkule: one of the noble family youths from Waterdeep who routinely delved into Undermountain circa 1368 DR.[3]
- Nestor Podgin: the proprietor of Monsters Made to Order in Skullport.[4]
- Qumasha al-Arus: an flame mage from Krak al-Niraan in 1367 DR.[6]
- Shar-Kee: the chieftain of the Lostafinga Tribe of hobgoblins outside of Waterdeep in the mid-14th century DR.[5]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Richard Baker III, David Cook, Kevin Melka, Bruce Nesmith (January 1997). Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. (TSR, Inc.), p. 27. ISBN 0-7869-0332-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (March 1993). “Myth Drannor Adventures”. In Newton H. Ewell ed. The Ruins of Myth Drannor (TSR, Inc.), p. 14. ISBN 1-5607-6569-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 67. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Joseph C. Wolf (1999). Skullport. (TSR, Inc), p. 87. ISBN 0-7869-1348-7.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Paul Culotta (August 1998). “The Inheritance”. In Christopher Perkins ed. Road to Danger (TSR, Inc.), p. 64. ISBN 0-7869-1376-2.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steve Kurtz (1993). A Dozen and One Adventures (Campaign Book). (TSR, Inc), p. 17. ISBN 1-56076-622-0.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Rick Brown, James Ward (1991). AD&D Trading Cards 1991 series, #458, "Ring of Shocking Grasp". TSR, Inc..
- ↑ Richard Baker III, David Cook, Kevin Melka, Bruce Nesmith (January 1997). Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. (TSR, Inc.), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-0332-5.
- ↑ Black Isle Studios (February 2001). Designed by Chris Avellone, Steve Bokkes, John Deiley, J.E. Sawyer. Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter. Interplay.