Comments on: Relics of Power Finalist: King’s Mirror

By: Joel Dehn

Joel Dehn — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:49:51 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! I based the King’s Mirror on the idea of the “speculum literature” found in medieval literature. Machiavelli’s “The Prince” is probably the most famous of these, although none of them were possessed by the author.

I have some tough competition, so congratulations to my competitors for crafting some excellent relics.

By: Gary S Watkins

Gary S Watkins — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:56:02 +0000

Wonderfully depicted, what a great item personality! I love the inclusion of History DC’s for item lore and the book’s retirement once its possessor is crowned. This would be perfect for a Kingmaker campaign.

By: Jarrod Camiré

Jarrod Camiré — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:35:50 +0000

An interesting item with a good back story. Nice work!

By: Kobold Quarterly

Kobold Quarterly — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:01:08 +0000

JoJa, yes the format for 4E artifacts is pretty useful in defining their personality. And I think the Mirror’s monarchist snootiness does come through!

I think this might be the first 4E D&D nominee posted.

By: Psynister

Psynister — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:13:14 +0000

I really love the flavor of this item. This is something I could definitely see myself using in one of my own games.

By: JoJa

JoJa — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:14:53 +0000

Love the concept and back story. The quips included with the different satisfaction levels really cement the artifact’s personality, and I’m stealing the “unsatisfied” remark for a courtly adviser in my next game. Good stuff!