Cirtique magic item for 3rd level Bard

[vrock]

I wanted to come up with a low powered, fun and chaotic magic item for the bard in the party that I DM for. Here goes, tell me what you think, and if you think powerlevel is appropriate. I also need a name for the item....

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This small silver coin is stamped on one side with jester in a three pointed hat, and on the other with a horned human skull. This item is activated when flipped into the air and allowed to land on the ground. The closest enemy to the coin (within the spell range) is affected by one of the following two spells based on which side of the coin is facing up.

Jester - The target is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (Bard 1st lvl) as if cast by a 3th level Bard.

Skull - The target is affected by a Cause Fear spell (Bard 1st lvl) as if cast by a 3rd level bard

The "flip" range is limited to 10 feet but the range of the spell can extend from there out to 30 feet to reach the target. This item is usable twice per day.
CL 3rd; price 2,180gp

 

[JimAde]

I like it! Nice and flavorful. Definitely not overpowered since the character could conceivably cast the spells himself. And when compared with wands that do the same thing, the price is easily high enough.

To maximize randomness, I'd let him throw it farther. Give it a 10' range increment and max range of 50', have to hit AC 5 to land in the desired square. Then have it affect the nearest creature instead of the nearest enemy.

 

[gamecat]

Perhaps you could name the item "Chaos' Coinage".

 

[Nifft]

Cool item, but it will be useful for very few levels.

Perhaps allow it to be powered by a Bard Song use, and then use the Bard's own caster level?

-- N

 

[dutorn]

I like the item, it's different and random and all around just a good idea. Unfortunatly I am unable to help you on whether it's too powerful, but I think it's a SWEET item!