It's An Ioun Bludger!

[Theron]

So, last night, our group played in one of the alternate campaigns we have running, an urban adventure with distinctly criminal overtones. Along the way, we managed to finally inventory some magic we'd picked up along the way. One such item was a fist-sized ball of lead that gave off a moderate magical aura. As a joke, I said, "It's a Lead Ioun Stone."

One Identify later, it turns out I was basically right. It is lead, and it does work like an Ioun Stone. It orbits the character's head and attempts to bludgeon the heck out of any adjacent target he designates.

Considering my PC (a dedicated grappler) ended up with it, it's just about the perfect accessory. Though I can't help but imagine it makes a disturbing whoosh as it orbits...

 

[Jdvn1]

Though I can't help but imagine it makes a disturbing whoosh as it orbits...

Maybe, but the 'thud' it makes when smacking into an enemy has got to be satisfying.

 

[Theron]

Maybe, but the 'thud' it makes when smacking into an enemy has got to be satisfying.

Yeah. I can't wait to try it out. Last night was a distinctively non-combat caper, though we did manage to get a demon drunk.

 

[frankthedm]

I've always wanted a swarm of black obsidian Ioun Stones granting an armor bonus.

 

[Zelligars Apprentice]

That's so crazy, it's brilliant!

Consider this idea yoinked!

 

[Twowolves]

It's almost as cool as the Ioun Beholder.

 

[jmucchiello]

It's almost as cool as the Ioun Beholder.

I doubt that.

And Jdvn1, nice reference. (I presume)

 

[skippy_the_witch]

Malhavoc's When the Sky Falls has a few meterite spells that basically do this. I have a number of magic items that my players use for the same effect (both offensive and defensive).

skippy
GM of The Cursed Earth Campaign

 

[Twowolves]

I doubt that.

Yeah, you are right. The ioun beholder is way cooler.

 

[Eridanis]

I'm very tired. I saw the thread title and thought it said "ioun badger." I don't think I'd want one of THOSE orbiting my head!