Iconic Items of the Tarantulas
The weapons available within the armies regularly changes as new crafters come to service and older weapons are lost or destroyed, but here are listed the very finest of our artefacts.
Khaz'ress
The Artefact weapon of the Tarantulas Nation.
This iconic blade has been at the forefront of every major conflict the tarantula faction has had, with it's distinct elven heritage clear in its design.
The Cup Of Lolth
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Used as one of the sacred items of the Paladins of Lolth. They pray daily without fail and the Cup of Lolth is used as part of this religious ceremony.
It is used to symbolise the strength Lolth gives to her followers both in life and unlife. As such is a powerful healing item for both the living and unliving players within the faction. It is typically carried by the most senior player female Drow Illharess/Matron Mother in the faction. Hence our decision to make this an Iconic Item.
In recent years it has been entrusted to the healers and corruptors of the faction to ensure such a powerful gift is put to use. Though the followers of Lolth are always careful to ensure it does not fall to the hands of heretics.
The cup of Lolth was finally buried within the Ancestral Grove and returned to Lolth during 1115, the sacrifice of power being used to help heal the damage done to Lolth during the war against the Guardian.
In 1116 Lolth returned the Cup, manifesting it inside the Arc of Lothiriel. It remains within the Arc of Lothiriel, now held within the Ancestral Grove.
At the Gathering of 1121 the Cup was returned to Lolths faithful again, and kept from the forces of Triel Cruentatus.
The Mistrivven Grimoire
This tome contains the collected knowledge and wisdom of the Mistrivven family, collectively some of the finest ritualists to have ever graced Erdreja. Over time, the knowledge and power poured into this tome have given the book itself a power, with a number of creatures trapped within.
At some point in time, the tome was lost. Yet its relevance was clear to all who took ownership - for they continued to add further power and knowledge to the book, introducing new arts and changes from cataclysms.
Now the grimoire is once again in our control, and its power and knowledge is ours to utilise to further our ability within ritual magic.
The Crown of Ineluki
The Crown of Ineluki was re-made in 1118 using the original materials and techniques of the original crafter after extensive research by the faction and empowered with the memories of Ineluki.
This new version, has already become a powerful item, granting a significant boost to the abilities of any form of casting.
Other Notable Items
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Gifts of the Underdark
These items of the “4th” age are almost unweldable by the lesser races on the surface of Erdreja to those of our nation they are still items of considerable power but those who have dedicated themselves with oath able able to most efficiently use the items below
Underdark Amulet
After wearing this amulet for a short amount of time any magic armour worn while the wearer is out of combat is fully repaired
Underdark Belt
Wearing this belt increases the resilience of the wearer by a lesser or greater extent depending on their own natural constitution
Underdark Blade
An Enchanted blade which after some time allows the wielder to strike for one of the four elements for a reasonable amount of time.
Underdark Bracer
A bracer while worn and after a short amount of time makes the use immune to the corrosion effect
Underdark Hood
A hood which allows the wearer to recover quickly from wounds
Underdark Sash
A sash which after a short amount of time makes the user Immune to Disease and Decay while still wearing the Sash
Underdark Circlet
This circlet grants of wearer the perception to discern the wounds of another being and the limited ability after some time to remove the pattern unravelling effect of a fatal wound
Underdark Shield
After carrying this shield for some time the wielder may infuse it to resist almost any effect to destroy it. Some time must pass before the Shield can be used this way again
Underdark Sword
An Enchanted blade which after some time allows the wielder to strike an enchanted halting blow. Some time must pass before the blade can be used this way again
Underdark Wand
While carrying this wand for a short period of time the user begins to see alternate ways they may employ there magic's or faith. They must quickly seise on one of these strands of possibility and may then make use of it while they still wield the wand
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Ancient items of the Third age
Though the High Incantor would say faith in Lolth is the greatest weapon or all. The followers of Schandalun and Selvetarm would speak of the gory of a well crafted blade and the skill of its use and to that end I Forr, Quartermaster of our Empire detail below that which is freely available to our people while on the surface or on campaign. I would encourage you all to seek other treasures of the surface lands and apply your skills at the forges of the armours guild to strengthen our Empire further
- Forr Quatermaster of the Empire.
Cloak of Ergosal
A cloak which allows the wearer to recover quickly from wounds
An Element water blade
An enchanted blade which should the wielder have the ability to invoke will allow them to call upon the weapons nature and strike a water based blow after having carried the weapon for a short period of time
Elistraee's Benevolence
An Amulet which will allow one person a day to once attuned cast the Heal Fatal Wound spell for only 1 Thaum of power
Forbeo's Wisdom
A Helm when warn greatly increases the perception of the user granting them a natural skill in tracking
Pattern Shield
Twice a day the wearer of this amulet may make themselves immune to a fatal effect they have just been targeted by
Schandalun's Ingenuity
The wearer of this belt is granted the perception of the crafting ancestors wisdom and may repair up to and including the heaviest worn armour quicker than a person even skilled in its use
Summer Bracer
A being after and while the wearing this bracer for a short period of time makes themselves immune to an incantors ability to halt them
Summer Circlet
This circlet grants of wearer the perception to discern the wounds of another being and the limited ability after some time to remove the pattern unravelling effect of a fatal wound
Summer Sword
An Enchanted blade which after some time allows the wielder to strike an enchanted halting blow
Vhaerun's Gaze
>A headband which allows the wearer to discern the wounds of another being
Touch of the Amalgam
An Amulet which allow the bearer twice a day to apply to a location as per a heal salve. The targetted location is affected by a 'Full Cure Ancestral' effect
Arc of Lolth
Arc of Lolth
The Arc of Lolth
The holiest of relics and the strongest focus of Lolths power on this plane.
The Arc of Lolth is the final resting place for the remains of lothiriel. It is also commonly used to house the most precious relics of the pantheon.
The Arc can regularly be found as the focus and centre point of a great number of faith based ceremonies. It is currently protected at the Ancestral Grove at Dark Haven. Then not brought to the surface and held in the Reliquary
Fangs of Lolth
Fangs of Lolth
Ancient Daggers, one keyed to each of the four elements of creation: Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
Cup of Lolth
The Cup of Lolth
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Used as one of the sacred items of the Paladins of Lolth. They pray daily without fail and the Cup of Lolth is used as part of this religious ceremony.
It is used to symbolise the strength Lolth gives to her followers both in life and unlife. As such is a powerful healing item for both the living and unliving players within the faction. It is typically carried by the most senior player female Drow Illharess/Matron Mother in the faction. Hence our decision to make this an Iconic Item.
In recent years it has been entrusted to the healers and corruptors of the faction to ensure such a powerful gift is put to use. Though the followers of Lolth are always careful to ensure it does not fall to the hands of heretics.
The cup of Lolth was finally buried within the Ancestral Grove and returned to Lolth during 1115, the sacrifice of power being used to help heal the damage done to Lolth during the war against the Guardian.
In 1116 Lolth returned the Cup, manifesting it inside the Arc of Lothiriel. It remains within the Arc of Lothiriel, now held within the Ancestral Grove.
Crown of Unlife
The Crown of Unlife
This one should speak for itself but this has been in the Tarantulas faction for the best part of over a decade. It was originally combined in a ritual with the Crown of Evil. When together they made the wearer immune to all levels of Incantations and nullified all the downsides for being unliving such as being dismissable, not able to walk in the day if a vampire, detecting as unliving. It was worn for many years by Lord Lastarius Cruentatus who was the main custodian.
Prior to the cataclysm Satuun had taken the crown back as a tool of the Cadre War. During the final Gathering battle it was to be used as one of the objectives on the field however it was stolen from the battle when it was placed at one of the target points by Styx Cruentatus.
After the cataclysm the Crown of Evil part had been stripped out of the combined item leaving only the Crown of Unlife. We have been using it as one of our Iconics ever since then and is probably the most used and sought after Iconic in the faction. It was gifted to the faction by House Cruentatus to maintain its iconic status.
At the Summer Moot of 1117 the Crown was severed of its link to the unliving and ancestral planes. It was destroyed during the process.
The Dagger of Injustice
The Dagger Of Injustice
In 1100 the Hammer of Justice Artefact was stolen from the then Champion of Law/Militia Guild and obtained by the Tarantula Nation.
The Hammer of Justice was traded by the faction in the Pits of Taxation granting the faction with the Dagger of Injustice to them. This Artefact Dagger was permanent and had been in the Tarantulas faction ever since, with House Cruentatus being the custodians. However since the cataclysm its strength and power changed, it lost much of what it was however it became one of our Iconic items as there was no possible way we could let an item with that much history go. It is typically used now by the faction assassins as a sure fire way to break the ritual of peace. It was gifted to the faction by House Cruentatus to maintain its iconic status.
This item was lost in 1119.
