Helm of BrillianceSource Ultimate Equipment pg. 243, PRPG Core Rulebook pg. 518 Aura strong varied; CL 13th Slot head; Price 125,000 gp; Weight 3 lbs.DescriptionThis normal-looking helm takes its
true form and manifests its powers
when the user dons it and speaks the
command word. Made of brilliant silver
and polished steel, a newly created
helm is set with large magic gems: 10
diamonds, 20 rubies, 30 fire opals, and
40 opals. When struck by bright light, the helm scintillates and
sends forth reflective rays in all directions from its crown-like,
gem-tipped spikes. The jewels’ functions are as follows:
- Diamond: Prismatic spray (save DC 20)
- Ruby: Wall of fire
- Fire opal: Fireball (10d6, Reflex DC 20 half)
- Opal: Daylight
The helm may be used once per round, but each gem can
perform its spell-like power just once. Until all its jewels are
depleted, a helm of brilliance also has the following magical
properties when activated.
It emanates a bluish light when undead are within 30 feet.
This light causes 1d6 points of damage per round to all such
creatures within that range.
The wearer may command any weapon he wields to become
a flaming weapon. This is in addition to whatever abilities the
weapon may already have (unless the weapon already is a
flaming weapon). The command takes 1 round to take effect.
The helm provides fire resistance 30. This protection does
not stack with similar protection from other sources.
Once all its jewels have lost their magic, the helm loses its
powers and the gems turn to worthless powder. Removing a
jewel destroys it.
If a creature wearing the helm is damaged by magical
fire (after the fire protection is taken into account) and fails
an additional DC 15 Will save, the remaining gems on the
helm overload and detonate. Remaining diamonds become
prismatic sprays that each randomly target a creature within
range (possibly the wearer), rubies become straight-line
walls of fire extending outward in a random direction from
the helm wearer, and fire opals become fireballs centered on
the helm wearer. The opals and the helm itself are destroyed.
ConstructionRequirements Craft Wondrous Item, detect undead, fireball, flame blade,
daylight, prismatic spray, protection from energy, wall of fire; Cost 62,500 gp
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