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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AFGNCAAP" data-source="post: 1287960" data-attributes="member: 871">Well, ideally, I think that the Regalia of Good/Neutrality/Evil sort of sums it up, but since those are notable artifacts in their own right....It is possible/feasible to perhaps have various sorts of royal regalia that double as magic items.  Some of the obvious implements would be the Crown, Orb, and Scepter (ala the Regalia artifacts), but perhaps some other items may work.  For example:   *   There could be 2 enchanted crowns--the elaborate coronation crown, and the simpler, day-to-day wear crown.  The coronation crown could serve as a focus for activating protective spells or whatnot, while the day-today crown could help perpetuate the spells, or serve as a protective item in its own right.   *   While a scepter could only see use during coronation, it could be feasible to be a frequently carried item instead.  Perhaps the scepter would have the powers of a magical rod, and at the very least, serve as a sort of enchanted mace (most likely a light mace, but maybe a heavy mace).  For example, a dwarven king  who rules a underground mining realm & serves as a battle-leader could have a rod fo metal & mineral detection that also acts as an enchanted heavy mace.   *   A very feasible idea is to have an enchanted sword--the sword of state used to dub knights, etc.  It could be a powerful protective weapon for the king  Any melee weapon could work, but swords seem to be a popular choice.   *   A ring, medallion/amulet, bracelet/bracers, or other piece of personal jewelry could also work well--the Nine Rings of the Kings of Men/Nazgul, as well as the Ring of Barahir (Aragorn's Ring) are good examples of a ring indicating title.   *   A lavish cloak, belt, robe, or other fine vestments could serve a sovereign well.  Whether it's a potent cloak of charisma or an artifact-level item, it's another way of having the clothes make the man.   *   Armor is always a great option for warrior-kings, but some sort of magical protective items work well in general, whether it's a mithral shirt, bracers of armor, etc.Also, intelligent items (made/charged with the duty of defending the sovereign/nation) always have nifty powers to assist their wielders (and possibly even act as a failsafe to ensure that a sovereign acts for the best interests of the people/nation instead of himself/herself).</blockquote>

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