Loot protection spells?

[Hungpowshrimp]

My party has just uncovered some very valuable magic loot, one particular item is a magical longsword worth approx. 50,000gp. The member who owns this sword is very protective of it, and wants some sort of burglar proof spell. What sort of spell/effect can I use to protect it? Such that the item only recognizes him as it's rightful user and either does damage or becomes unusable in some way to the person/monster trying to wield it? Thanks in advance for the help!

-John
(Menelvagor)

 

[CrazyNinjabeast]

I would use runes (Insanity or Death) you are allowed to specify people who may read it and not be harmed. Hope that helped

 

[CrazyNinjabeast]

P.S. paper or something of that sort would have to be attached to the handle

Also this is a favored spell of mine
Skull Watch - Eberron Unlimited

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Magic Mouth on the scabbard is a good, and easy, place to start.

 

[CrazyNinjabeast]

lol is this 3.5 d and d if not I feel silly

 

[Stormonu]

My party has just uncovered some very valuable magic loot, one particular item is a magical longsword worth approx. 50,000gp. The member who owns this sword is very protective of it, and wants some sort of burglar proof spell. What sort of spell/effect can I use to protect it? Such that the item only recognizes him as it's rightful user and either does damage or becomes unusable in some way to the person/monster trying to wield it? Thanks in advance for the help!

-John
(Menelvagor)

Word of Recall might be helpful; I'm not at my books right now, but if I remember right you have the option of the item teleporting to you from any location or you teleporting to the item. Great way to deter theft.

 

[howandwhy99]

You want Glyph of Warding, if the sword is supposed to be useful for the wielder. With a command word he could guard it when not on his person, but it would be vulnerable to theft when worn as the ward could not safely be in effect when the object is tampered with.

Another option is Leomund's Secret Chest, which is vastly safer. But this may not be what he wants.

 

[Hungpowshrimp]

I used Glyph of Warding... Right after I posted this I went through the spell book again and low and behold, exactly what I wanted. Thanks for the reply guys! I like the runes too, but Warding was exactly what he wanted, and in his price range.

 

[Wycen]

It was redone for 3.5 by Necormancer Games and it doesn't exactly fit, but Wyvern Watch was always a favorite spell back before it suddenly disappeared in 3E. It was more of a campsite guarding spell for when you are sleeping, but lasted long enough it would be good to protect loot as well.

 

[Hungpowshrimp]

I will definitely check that out too, sounds fun, even if just for guarding camp sites and such.