A wyrmtongue scepter was an enchanted scepter from Cormanthor with a variety of powers.[1]
Description[]
The silver rod was fluted and chased, with one end tapering into a stylized flame, and the other end topped with a fist-sized sapphire. A slender, realistically depicted dragon was carved into a curling form around the scepter's body, with two eyes made of emerald and amber. At the tip of its tail, it curled around an alestone.[1]
Powers[]
By touching the emerald eye at the same time as the sapphire, the scepter launched a ray of white light that dealt grievous damage to undead, and to undead only. The ray traveled for 90 feet (27 meters) and hung in the air for a minute; it was possible to direct it during this time, effectively using it to attack.[1]
Touching the amber and the sapphire, the scepter fired off a different straight beam of light. Up to three of them could be fired off within a minute; those dealt electric damage when they struck.[1]
Touching the alestone and the sapphire, the scepter launched a backlash field.[1] This power was available only twice daily.[1]
The scepter could also be willed to float in place, staying there indefinitely.[1]
History[]
Several dozen such scepters were made in Cormanthor, wielded by Elven high mages of the realm and their agents, often to deal with renegade wizards.[1]
In 241 DR, Elminster purchased a wyrmtongue scepter from Surgath Ilder, a prospector who was experimenting with the device after retrieving it from an elven tomb.[2]
Reputation[]
As of 1367 DR, one such scepter was said to be hidden within the Royal Palace of Suzail.[1]
Notable Owners[]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Elminster in Myth Drannor
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Ed Greenwood (1997). “The magic of Myth Drannor”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon Annual #2 (TSR, Inc.) (2)., p. 94.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (December 1998). Elminster in Myth Drannor. (TSR, Inc), chap. 1, pp. 30–34. ISBN 0-7869-1190-5.