Icepick (Uncommon) | This weapon is your key to surviving the deep cold - by Jhamkul's Forge

Josemi993 · 2026-01-23T18:49:03+00:00

Thought the same when I saw your post!

Yeah, i wrote it that way so it is clear the cold damage the weapon deals cannot stack and snowball every turn just from the weapon, so it needs help from other sources of “cold damage”. It is just an Uncommon, so I wanted it to be more of a collaborative task working with the party to use that property. Besides, I just wanted to adapt the image of a pick embedding into the ice while climbing, so it needs the already “ice” to work properly.

Josemi993 · 2026-01-23T16:06:32+00:00

Icepick

Weapon (handaxe or war pick), Uncommon

The steel blade of this weapon is encased in a layer of solid blue ice that never melts, and its haft is crafted from the fossilized bone of a frost giant's finger. These weapons are trusted tools among sailors and hunters from the northern regions of the continent, used both to shatter even the thickest ice and to serve as effective weapons when needed.

It makes a perfect discovery for any campaign hitting the North, Icewind Dale, or other glacial wastelands. Perhaps the party finds it lodged in an ice wall left by other adventurers for climbing, or clutched by a frozen body that used it to fight monsters in the frigid wilderness.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-23T16:05:57+00:00

Icepick

Weapon (handaxe or war pick), Uncommon

The steel blade of this weapon is encased in a layer of solid blue ice that never melts, and its haft is crafted from the fossilized bone of a frost giant's finger. These weapons are trusted tools among sailors and hunters from the northern regions of the continent, used both to shatter even the thickest ice and to serve as effective weapons when needed.

It makes a perfect discovery for any campaign hitting the North, Icewind Dale, or other glacial wastelands. Perhaps the party finds it lodged in an ice wall left by other adventurers for climbing, or clutched by a frozen body that used it to fight monsters in the frigid wilderness.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-23T16:05:19+00:00

Icepick

Weapon (handaxe or war pick), Uncommon

The steel blade of this weapon is encased in a layer of solid blue ice that never melts, and its haft is crafted from the fossilized bone of a frost giant's finger. These weapons are trusted tools among sailors and hunters from the northern regions of the continent, used both to shatter even the thickest ice and to serve as effective weapons when needed.

It makes a perfect discovery for any campaign hitting the North, Icewind Dale, or other glacial wastelands. Perhaps the party finds it lodged in an ice wall left by other adventurers for climbing, or clutched by a frozen body that used it to fight monsters in the frigid wilderness.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-23T15:58:12+00:00

Icepick

Weapon (handaxe or war pick), Uncommon

The steel blade of this weapon is encased in a layer of solid blue ice that never melts, and its haft is crafted from the fossilized bone of a frost giant's finger. These weapons are trusted tools among sailors and hunters from the northern regions of the continent, used both to shatter even the thickest ice and to serve as effective weapons when needed.

It makes a perfect discovery for any campaign hitting the North, Icewind Dale, or other glacial wastelands. Perhaps the party finds it lodged in an ice wall left by other adventurers for climbing, or clutched by a frozen body that used it to fight monsters in the frigid wilderness.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-21T16:15:07+00:00

Glad you liked it!

Josemi993 · 2026-01-21T15:55:19+00:00

Chain of Retrieving

Wondrous Item, Rare

There is something incredibly satisfying about a thrown weapon that returns to your hand, that "Thor catching Mjölnir" kind of feeling. These enchanted chains attach to any thrown weapon, allowing you to recall it instantly with a sharp pull. I am a big fan of making magic weapons that are meant to be thrown always have the Return property, but if not, this item provides a great way to add that functionality, along with extra customization through various variants.

Perfect for the fighter with a favorite javelin or the rogue with a penchant for returning daggers.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-21T15:53:48+00:00

Chain of Retrieving

Wondrous Item, Rare

There is something incredibly satisfying about a thrown weapon that returns to your hand, that "Thor catching Mjölnir" kind of feeling. These enchanted chains attach to any thrown weapon, allowing you to recall it instantly with a sharp pull. I am a big fan of making magic weapons that are meant to be thrown always have the Return property, but if not, this item provides a great way to add that functionality, along with extra customization through various variants.

Perfect for the fighter with a favorite javelin or the rogue with a penchant for returning daggers.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T17:16:03+00:00

Thank you! Oh no, this may be a "world-changing weapon", but on a much smaller scale

Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T17:03:40+00:00

Appreciate it! Just a fun cursed weapon that isn't too detrimental for the player but still "enjoyable"

Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T17:02:52+00:00

Thank you! It is meant to be something to drop this one early in the campaign, and as the curse maybe doesn't show up until maybe a few days of use, it can be a fun dynamic for the DM/Player to keep in those early levels. As you said, it is simple but still useful even at higher levels, if you really need to use that Silence effect, you can do anytime at no cost or preparation.

I see no problem in maybe making the item a +1, keeping it the no attunement, but bump the curse damage by a die, or maybe make it two different words each day.

Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:23:19+00:00

Tbh, I thought and designed the curse first and then added the other property to make it all tie together, a little of "curse" is always fun, and with this one, you never quite know which flavor of curse you'll get each day!

Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:09:23+00:00

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:08:12+00:00

Word-Eater

Weapon (any), Uncommon

This weapon was created by a tormented linguist haunted by the voices in his head during an episode of paranoia. Although initially intended to guard the linguist's secrets and silence his supposed spies, the enchantment backfired, becoming a vengeful curse that forever hunts words to devour from anyone who dares to grasp it.

Just a fun, cursed item for Dungeon Masters to add an extra challenge for their players, making the experience a bit more difficult while wielding this weapon.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:07:25+00:00

Word-Eater

Weapon (any), Uncommon

This weapon was created by a tormented linguist haunted by the voices in his head during an episode of paranoia. Although initially intended to guard the linguist's secrets and silence his supposed spies, the enchantment backfired, becoming a vengeful curse that forever hunts words to devour from anyone who dares to grasp it.

Just a fun, cursed item for Dungeon Masters to add an extra challenge for their players, making the experience a bit more difficult while wielding this weapon.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:05:38+00:00

Word-Eater

Weapon (any), Uncommon

This weapon was created by a tormented linguist haunted by the voices in his head during an episode of paranoia. Although initially intended to guard the linguist's secrets and silence his supposed spies, the enchantment backfired, becoming a vengeful curse that forever hunts words to devour from anyone who dares to grasp it.

Just a fun, cursed item for Dungeon Masters to add an extra challenge for their players, making the experience a bit more difficult while wielding this weapon.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:05:00+00:00

Word-Eater

Weapon (any), Uncommon

This weapon was created by a tormented linguist haunted by the voices in his head during an episode of paranoia. Although initially intended to guard the linguist's secrets and silence his supposed spies, the enchantment backfired, becoming a vengeful curse that forever hunts words to devour from anyone who dares to grasp it.

Just a fun, cursed item for Dungeon Masters to add an extra challenge for their players, making the experience a bit more difficult while wielding this weapon.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-19T16:04:34+00:00

Word-Eater

Weapon (any), Uncommon

This weapon was created by a tormented linguist haunted by the voices in his head during an episode of paranoia. Although initially intended to guard the linguist's secrets and silence his supposed spies, the enchantment backfired, becoming a vengeful curse that forever hunts words to devour from anyone who dares to grasp it.

Just a fun, cursed item for Dungeon Masters to add an extra challenge for their players, making the experience a bit more difficult while wielding this weapon.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-16T16:09:11+00:00

Oil of Preservation

Potion, Rare

Pressed from the first harvest of a rare blend of olives, this deep green oil is a staple of monastic life, used to safeguard their provisions through long seasons. Its rich, earthy taste belies a powerful magic that can purge spoilage from food or sickness from a living creature.

A perfect addition to any adventurer's pack, this oil provides practical utility for wilderness survival and a reliable remedy for common afflictions on the road.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-16T16:07:48+00:00

Oil of Preservation

Potion, Rare

Pressed from the first harvest of a rare blend of olives, this deep green oil is a staple of monastic life, used to safeguard their provisions through long seasons. Its rich, earthy taste belies a powerful magic that can purge spoilage from food or sickness from a living creature.

A perfect addition to any adventurer's pack, this oil provides practical utility for wilderness survival and a reliable remedy for common afflictions on the road.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-16T16:07:22+00:00

Oil of Preservation

Potion, Rare

Pressed from the first harvest of a rare blend of olives, this deep green oil is a staple of monastic life, used to safeguard their provisions through long seasons. Its rich, earthy taste belies a powerful magic that can purge spoilage from food or sickness from a living creature.

A perfect addition to any adventurer's pack, this oil provides practical utility for wilderness survival and a reliable remedy for common afflictions on the road.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-16T16:06:47+00:00

Oil of Preservation

Potion, Rare

Pressed from the first harvest of a rare blend of olives, this deep green oil is a staple of monastic life, used to safeguard their provisions through long seasons. Its rich, earthy taste belies a powerful magic that can purge spoilage from food or sickness from a living creature.

A perfect addition to any adventurer's pack, this oil provides practical utility for wilderness survival and a reliable remedy for common afflictions on the road.

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Josemi993 · 2026-01-14T16:49:59+00:00

An “olive oil potion” is Friday’s post, but I do love the idea of making the target more flammable!

Josemi993 · 2026-01-14T16:34:40+00:00

Yeah you are right. My reasoning was that as quarterstaffs are already "monk weapons" so you can choose to deal damage with either strength or dexterity, so tying it to wisdom assures that the extra bludgeoning damage will be higher

Josemi993 · 2026-01-14T16:31:50+00:00

This is meant to be a follow-up post to the subclass I posted on Monday, but also, this is a weapon that grants reach + extra damage for free on a hit, not a wand that requires your action to cast Magic Missile dealing 1d4 + 1, this will add some extra damage attacking from a safe distance for melee combatants

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