What magic item would you have?
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What magic item would you have?
I came across this question in another forum, and it seemed appropriate to bring it to the devious minds hanging out here.
Simply put, if you could have any single magic item from any current army book or the 8th edition BRB and bring it into the world today, what would you take and why?
For such things as ranged or limited use items, assume that they have unlimited ammo/refill over time. (So Hydra Teeth and Potions of Strength refill after a while.)
I know I'd have a hard time choosing just one, as I would want to mess with people's minds in too many ways.
Taking the Folding Fortress and opening it right in front somebody's home would be completely hilarious. Even funnier would be dropping it on the entry steps to the U.S. Congress or on Broadway in New York City.
Then again, I might prefer the Pendant of Khaeleth so I can do as one person suggested and deliberately run into trucks barreling down the highway. I'd pull of the superhero standard of leaving your body shape as an indentation in the grill.
I’d also gladly take the Ring of Volans from the Empire. Just keep rubbing it like a genie lamp until the random spell becomes something useful, and VOILA! Imagine somebody’s face as you randomly morph into a Fire Dragon. Course, that might result in missles being shot at me by the military...
Now, as people will naturally think of combinations that they can put together, I’m going to list mine first.
Personally, I would go all out in proper Druchii style. Armour of Darkness, Pendant of Khaeleth, Lifetaker, Executioner’s Axe, and Cloak of Twilight. Use the Cloak to generate a spectral steed, and I’ve just become an indestructible Juggernaut with the capability to single-handedly cleave through tanks, buildings, bomb shelters, and any other inconveniences that happen to cross my path. Dye the Cloak of Twilight black, and I’ve just become Death with an attitude.
So, what would you take?
*Apologies to mods if this is in the wrong forum, but it didn't seem to fit anywhere else that I could see.*
Simply put, if you could have any single magic item from any current army book or the 8th edition BRB and bring it into the world today, what would you take and why?
For such things as ranged or limited use items, assume that they have unlimited ammo/refill over time. (So Hydra Teeth and Potions of Strength refill after a while.)
I know I'd have a hard time choosing just one, as I would want to mess with people's minds in too many ways.
Taking the Folding Fortress and opening it right in front somebody's home would be completely hilarious. Even funnier would be dropping it on the entry steps to the U.S. Congress or on Broadway in New York City.
Then again, I might prefer the Pendant of Khaeleth so I can do as one person suggested and deliberately run into trucks barreling down the highway. I'd pull of the superhero standard of leaving your body shape as an indentation in the grill.
I’d also gladly take the Ring of Volans from the Empire. Just keep rubbing it like a genie lamp until the random spell becomes something useful, and VOILA! Imagine somebody’s face as you randomly morph into a Fire Dragon. Course, that might result in missles being shot at me by the military...
Now, as people will naturally think of combinations that they can put together, I’m going to list mine first.
Personally, I would go all out in proper Druchii style. Armour of Darkness, Pendant of Khaeleth, Lifetaker, Executioner’s Axe, and Cloak of Twilight. Use the Cloak to generate a spectral steed, and I’ve just become an indestructible Juggernaut with the capability to single-handedly cleave through tanks, buildings, bomb shelters, and any other inconveniences that happen to cross my path. Dye the Cloak of Twilight black, and I’ve just become Death with an attitude.
So, what would you take?
*Apologies to mods if this is in the wrong forum, but it didn't seem to fit anywhere else that I could see.*
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A focus familiar would be very handy: help you see around corners, listen in on private conversations and other possibilities
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Black amulet would be an interesting item to have.
It would protect me from the unkindness of the world, hit back if necessary and its small enough to always carry around.
That or the armour of eternal servitude for an eternity to screw with people and think of a wiser choice..
It would protect me from the unkindness of the world, hit back if necessary and its small enough to always carry around.
That or the armour of eternal servitude for an eternity to screw with people and think of a wiser choice..
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Now that we understand each other, lets get down to business.
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Short Sword, MC Long Sword*, Dagger, RxB & RHB [20/10] MC Shade Cloak, 4 Throwing Daggers, 3x Healing Vials, 451C, [3]Dark Venom, [4]Unseen Chains, Food, Dark Steed- Spike
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Guinea Pig Hydra wrote:Do Gifts of Chaos count?
Why not? They sure act like them, even if they technically aren't by GW ruling.
Meteor wrote:The know all spell lore from any source, vamp power, HE book whatever.
The only problem is that you aren't actually a wizard. You would probably make a killing as a scholar and instructor of insanely powerful magic though.
Now, if you could combine the Vamp power with the Wizard's Hat with consistant results...
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Stormbanner: Pop it during winter for a guaranteed can't-make-it-to-work-I'm-snowed-in day.
Moonstone of the Hidden Ways: Because who doesn't want to teleport from Point A to Point B quickly...
Flying Carpet: Um, because it flies?
Banner of Naggaroth: Because it would look good hanging on my wall.
I can't say I'm really that big on armor and weapons. If I wanted to go destroy things, I'd enlist .
Moonstone of the Hidden Ways: Because who doesn't want to teleport from Point A to Point B quickly...
Flying Carpet: Um, because it flies?
Banner of Naggaroth: Because it would look good hanging on my wall.
I can't say I'm really that big on armor and weapons. If I wanted to go destroy things, I'd enlist .
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Empire's Van Horstmann mirror could be fun.
Or Mask of Terror (for Halloween only).
Well, you know what?
You know you play too much warhammer when...
Or Mask of Terror (for Halloween only).
Well, you know what?
You know you play too much warhammer when...
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Tethlis wrote:The Horned One from the Lizardmen magic items list. Make millions off of "discovering" a living dinosaur
The fun part would be acting all mysterious as to where you "discovered" it. It would drive scientists crazy as for all they know, you found an entire colony and refuse to state how to get there for study.
Then again, having crazy, maniacal scientists focused on you as the cause of frustration cannot end well. I'm pretty sure they "hav vays of making you talk."
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I take the Flying Carpet. I fail to see the point in force fields, unfashionable hats, mirrors that aren't allowed in boxing rings, vandalizing architecture and/or archaic suits of armour.
Though a hellfire blade/frostblade combo would be nice for setting up a good barbecue on the beach.
But a flying carpet would be practical, fun, amorous and make even Bill Gates green with envy. And should you hit rock-bottom you'd always be able to set up a taxi service in Baghdad
Though a hellfire blade/frostblade combo would be nice for setting up a good barbecue on the beach.
But a flying carpet would be practical, fun, amorous and make even Bill Gates green with envy. And should you hit rock-bottom you'd always be able to set up a taxi service in Baghdad
Any item that gives regeneration: imagine how cool a party trick it would be to cut your arm off and then show it growing back Of course, it would suck if you failed the regen test and it just stayed there, as a stump :/
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No, no, no. What you do is put the regeneration item (preferably a talisman, not a suit of armour) on a chicken, cow, or other favorite source of protein.
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Cloak of shadows would be awesome...
Well other than looking like a complete twit wearing a cloak anyway. But being able to fly around and swap places with other people... Much more useful than something killy or protective. The radiant gem or swome other sorcery imbuing thing would be nice but I'm not sure I'd want to risk the miscast (I don't know how many wounds I have and I'm not really keen to find out)
Well other than looking like a complete twit wearing a cloak anyway. But being able to fly around and swap places with other people... Much more useful than something killy or protective. The radiant gem or swome other sorcery imbuing thing would be nice but I'm not sure I'd want to risk the miscast (I don't know how many wounds I have and I'm not really keen to find out)
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Just make the cloak into a stylish jacket; I am sure it would work just as well.
If attributes and the like count I would go for being alter kindred. Want to fly? No problem, I will just turn into a duck for the afternoon. Someone tries to mug me, no problem, just turn into a bear for a few moments. All this without mentioning the promising career in Vegas (so long as I don't get kidnapped and experimented on by the government).
If attributes and the like count I would go for being alter kindred. Want to fly? No problem, I will just turn into a duck for the afternoon. Someone tries to mug me, no problem, just turn into a bear for a few moments. All this without mentioning the promising career in Vegas (so long as I don't get kidnapped and experimented on by the government).
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There's also a dwarven rune which turns a hammer to a boomerang: the major rune of flight. Could be fun in a circus.
There is another major rune of camouflage: invisibility for a warmachine, until someone arrives at 3" or if you move. Handy at war.
But there is one magic item which beats everything previously seen in this thread.
It's a magic terrain: the dwarven brewery!
Also, a dragon egg, see if you can clone it and raise a dragon farm. That would be cool...
There is another major rune of camouflage: invisibility for a warmachine, until someone arrives at 3" or if you move. Handy at war.
But there is one magic item which beats everything previously seen in this thread.
It's a magic terrain: the dwarven brewery!
Also, a dragon egg, see if you can clone it and raise a dragon farm. That would be cool...
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Baby dragons are cute.Calisson wrote:Also, a dragon egg, see if you can clone it and raise a dragon farm. That would be cool...
Emo teenage dragons the size of a house... not so cute.
The von carstein ring would be nice to wear while riding my motorcycle. Then I wouldn't have to be so careful of cars.