Nathaniel Bruha

Heart of the Sun (Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine)

What happens to the hearts torn from sacrificial victims? This is one possibility.

This was created for my May 2020 Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine creative exercise. 

Spear of the Great Hunter (Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine)

Passed down for generations in a remote jungle tribe, this magical spear has now passed into your hands.

This was created for my May 2020 Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine creative exercise. 

Couatl Feather Crown (Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine)

This feathered crown is definitely a fashion statement, and the magic of the flying serpent that is missing said feathers enables the wearer to fly for a time.

This was created for my May 2020 Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine creative exercise. 

Meatshield's Ring

If you're a wizard with an ally that isn't quite durable enough, or compliant enough, to serve as a proper meatshield, this magic ring is a great investment.

Updated July 2021: Added illustrated version.

Missile Eater Ring

Tired of getting hit from afar by cowardly archers or 1st level wizards? How about a handy instant shield to block those attacks?

Ring of Deft Hands

Be a master magician, a perfect pickpocket, or a lucky lockbreaker with this magic ring that makes you better with your hands.

Ring of Persistent Shadow

Protect yourself from sunburn with this handy magic ring.

Ring of Sustenance

It's a classic D&D item, brought forward into 5th edition.

Ring of the Donkey

Being stubborn can help you resist mind-affecting spells, but it's not great for social situations.

Ring of the Impatient Sorcerer

You get a magic missile! and you get a magic missile!

Rings of Arming

Need to sneak a weapon into a secure location? This set of rings will let you teleport a weapon right into your hand from any distance.

Viperward

This magic ring protects you from poison by warning you about it.

Waking Ring

Want to make sure you wake up before the next person's turn on watch (because you like to sleep through yours)?

This magic ring will wake you up at a time you set.

Greatclub of Biting (weapon) (Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine)

It's like the club of biting, and it's great. Really, it's just bigger, has more teeth, and hurts things more.

This was created for my May 2020 Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine creative exercise. 

Map: Road Through Grasslands, Spring/Fall, 40x20

This simple, gridless battle map is great for those roadside encounters that take place out in the middle of caravan runs or just walking along a rural road.

I made this one for early spring or late fall, so the grass is partially brown and the wagon tracks are muddy.

I've used this in one campaign already, where ...

Club of Biting (weapon) (Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine)

While non-magical, this toothed weapon still hurts more than getting hit by a normal club.

This was created for my May 2020 Expedition to the Lost Jungle Shrine creative exercise.

Bracelet of the Peaceful Grasslands

A magical bracelet that can turn many creatures invisible at the same time...as long as each is in a grassy area and each holds perfectly still.

Stonebound Bow

This magic bow was made in response to a post by reddit user u/gdoubleu2. It can be used to bring an enemy down from the air so it can't get away so easily.

Fork of Music's End

Tired of bards causing chaos in your community? Have you been the target of vicious mockery three too many times? Sick of them seducing you, your spouse, your daughters, and your pet dragon?

Feel free to poke holes in them with this trident while it protects you from their twisted magic and songs.

Statuebreaker's Cloak

This burdensome cloak isnt the most comfortable, but it will certainly help you feel liberated in your battles with gorgons, medusae, and basilisks.

The Ever-Hungry Cloak

What's better than a cloak that is always warm and cozy? How about one that protects you from harm and has the largest pocket ever?

The Cloak of Celia Ghostwalker

This is a unique item, rather than a type of item. It is a powerful cloak that is perfect for thieves.

Orcwall Cloak

Special elven magic within this magic cloak makes it harder for orcs to see or hit you.

Mantle of the Mental Fortress

This shoulder covering also wraps your intellect in a layer of protective magic.

Mantle of the Iron Will

This shoulder covering strengthens your willpower.

Mantle of the Armored Soul

While this only really covers your shoulders, it protects your very personality from harm.

Cloak of the Humble Healer

It's worn out and ugly, but it gives a little boost to healing.

Cloak of Shadows

Use this dark cloak to blend better into shadows and darkness.

Cloak of Beast Form

A cloak made from the hide of a beast that allows you to transform into that same type of creature.

Cape of Distraction

"I'm a distraction!"

Use the magic of this sparkling cape to distract the foes your allies are fighting with.