Branding Ring

Ultimate Equipment Guide II

Author Greg Lynch, J. C. Alvarez
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2005

This large ring looks like it is simply an oversized signet ring, but its primary purpose is cruelty, not identification. The raised seal on the face of the ring is lifted nearly a full inch away from the finger and has a broader head than a common signet ring. The seal of the ring can be heated, usually with a hot coal, until it is as hot as a branding iron. The wearer of the ring is protected from taking any damage from the heat by the elevation of the seal. On a successful unarmed strike using the hand with the ring on it, the heated seal deals an additional one hit point of heat damage and burns an image of the seal onto the skin of the victim. This is only effective against an unarmoured foe. In order to deal the extra damage and impress its brand, the ring must be used within ten minutes of being heated. A branding ring cannot be used effectively against a foe wearing Medium or heavier armour.

Branding Ring: 10 gp