Mirror of the Medusa (5e Equipment)
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Wondrous item, very rare The mirror of the medusa is a silver handheld mirror with snakes carved into its edges. It craves the corruption of the beautiful and humble, turning them ugly and vain. When a creature looks into its surface, they must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or come under the effects of the mirror's magic. They will suddenly be amazed by their own reflection, saying things such as "I never realized how good I look." They will feel the need to look into the mirror more and more, all the while the mirror whispers to them, telling them how everyone is jealous of their beauty and they are superior to the common folk. The only way to remove the curse is through a greater restoration spell or stronger magic. After 1d8 + 1 days pass, when they look into the mirror, it cracks. The snakes that make up the edges and handle of the mirror will come to life and begin attacking and biting them. The snake bites and venom will disfigure the once beautiful person. The venom will drain their skin of color, making it gray and cracked and make all their hair fall out. The snakes will gouge out their eyes and take their place, making it so that all that look upon their face turn to stone. Then, all the remaining snakes will gather at their head and take root, giving them snakes for hair. Once this is done, the creature is transformed into a medusa and falls under the DM's control. The only way to return the creature to its original form is via a wish spell. |
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