Yawn, Another +1 Sword: How to Make Magic Items More Wondrous
Excalibur (King Arthur's sword). Mjolnir (Thor's hammer). The One Ring (Lord of the Rings). These are memorable items because they are unique and they have a story. They were created for a reason and the people who used them needed the items for some great purpose. While only the most minimal magic fantasy campaigns can have a backstory for each magic item the characters find, only the most magic rich campaigns should have basic magic items such as a simple +1 Sword or Leather Armor +2 or even a no-frills Bag of Holding. Read More...
Excalibur (King Arthur's sword). Mjolnir (Thor's hammer). The One Ring (Lord of the Rings). These are memorable items because they are unique and they have a story. They were created for a reason and the people who used them needed the items for some great purpose. While only the most minimal magic fantasy campaigns can have a backstory for each magic item the characters find, only the most magic rich campaigns should have basic magic items such as a simple +1 Sword or Leather Armor +2 or even a no-frills Bag of Holding. Read More...
