Buy me a coffee“Atlantean Ring: Relic of the Sunken Empire and Mastery of Sea and Spell”
“Harness the legendary power of Atlantis with the Atlantean Ring—command water, unlock ancient wisdom, and wield mystical protection like never before.”
Atlantean Rings are enigmatic bands of silver or sea-bronze, traced to a lost civilization beneath the waves. Subtle in form yet charged with uncanny presence, they appear throughout medieval lore as tokens of warning, wisdom, and water’s hidden power. Chroniclers tell of sailors, monks, and nobles who bore them—rings that glowed before storms, whispered forgotten truths, or stirred dreams of the deep—leaving their true nature shrouded in mystery.
Appearance
Atlantean Rings are finely wrought bands of silver or deep, ocean-tinted bronze, worn close to the finger. Many bear subtle engravings—waves, spirals, or concentric circles—while some are set with small stones that seem to shimmer with an inner light. Though modest in design, the rings often feel curiously cool to the touch, or even faintly vibrate, as if attuned to hidden forces.
Origins
Chroniclers trace Atlantean Rings to coastal regions long before the rise of medieval Europe, often linked to lands said to have been swallowed by the sea. They were treasured by seafarers, scholars, and hermits reputed to “know the secrets of water,” passed down through noble houses or kept in monastic collections. Some accounts suggest they were remnants of a vanished civilization, whose knowledge and craft were unmatched, quietly influencing the world long after its disappearance.
Stories and Folklore
Tales tell of rings appearing to those in need, guiding travelers across treacherous waters or warning of approaching storms. Sailors spoke of a ring glowing faintly to signal danger, while monks and alchemists claimed they whispered truths about distant lands or forgotten events. Village lore often describes rings given to children born under tidal signs, said to grant insight into the flow of human and natural currents alike.
Mysterious Qualities
The rings’ abilities, if they exist, are subtle and enigmatic. Wearers report sensations rather than overt miracles: sudden clarity of thought, dreams filled with waterborne visions, or a gentle influence over small tides and fountains. Some historians suggest the rings served as meditative or ritual tools, guiding the wearer toward insight or foresight. Over centuries, Atlantean Rings inspired awe, curiosity, and reverence, becoming a fixture in both oral tradition and the careful records of those who chronicled the strange and unexplained.
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Atlantean Ring
Ring, rare (requires attunement)
Lore
Forged in the age of a vanished oceanic empire, the Atlantean Ring carries the quiet power of the sea. Sailors swear it glows faintly before storms, while monks speak of whispered truths and visions of lost places. Cool as seawater to the touch and etched with wave-like spirals, the ring radiates an ancient purpose whenever it nears the depths.
Appearance
A band of sea-bronze or tarnished silver, often inscribed with oceanic runes or set with a gem that gleams like sunlight on water. When submerged, it shines with a soft blue light.
Properties
While wearing the Atlantean Ring, you gain the following benefits:
- Child of the Tides. You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
- Storm’s Warning. The ring hums faintly in the presence of oceanic danger. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to predict weather or navigate treacherous waters.
- Voice of the Deep. Once per long rest, you can cast speak with animals, limited to aquatic creatures.
DM’s Note
Some rings may also bear fragments of forgotten knowledge, granting cryptic dreams or visions that reveal ancient secrets and guide the party’s path.
Use in Gameplay
The Atlantean Ring is ideal for seafaring campaigns and underwater quests. It provides practical utility, enhances exploration, and offers flavorful roleplay hooks without unbalancing higher-level magic items.
Atlantean Ring
Aura faint abjuration and divination; CL 7th
Slot ring; Price 18,000 gp; Weight —
Description
This sea-bronze or tarnished silver band is etched with spirals and wave-like patterns, sometimes set with a gem that shimmers like sunlight on water. When submerged, the ring glows softly with a pale blue radiance. Sailors and scholars alike claim these relics hail from a drowned empire, whispering of their power to shield travelers from the sea’s dangers and grant fleeting glimpses of forgotten knowledge.
While wearing an Atlantean Ring, the wearer gains the following benefits:
- Child of the Tides: The wearer can breathe water as easily as air and gains a swim speed equal to their land speed.
- Storm’s Warning: The wearer gains a +5 competence bonus on Survival checks to predict weather and navigate at sea.
- Voice of the Deep: Once per day, the wearer may use speak with animals as a spell-like ability, but only to converse with aquatic creatures.
On rare occasions, an Atlantean Ring may also grant cryptic dreams or visions, at the GM’s discretion, offering fragments of ancient lore or hints of dangers that lie ahead.
Construction
Requirements Forge Ring, water breathing, speak with animals, augury; Cost 9,000 gp
Lore & Use in Gameplay
Atlantean Rings are prized by sailors, explorers, and druids who revere the ocean. In play, they ease the challenges of underwater exploration, protect travelers from maritime hazards, and provide flavorful roleplay hooks through their subtle prophetic qualities. Whether discovered in a sunken ruin or passed down through a coastal noble house, these rings tie characters directly to the mysteries of the deep.
Atlantean Ring
Aura: faint evocation; CL: 10th
Slot: ring; Price: 30,000 gp; Weight: —
Description
This smaller Atlantean Ring is a blue-and-gold band, etched with geometric patterns reminiscent of ocean waves and alchemical symbols. Though less potent than its legendary counterparts, it hums with subtle energy, offering protection and magical versatility to its wearer. Sailors and scholars tell tales of minor rings guiding their bearers safely through storms or granting insight into hidden mysteries.
Properties
- Deflection Shield: +2 deflection bonus to AC (continuous).
- Spell Storage: Stores up to 3 levels of spells for later casting:
- Each spell is cast at the minimum caster level required.
- No material components, focus, or XP cost needed.
- No somatic components are required, so arcane spell failure from armor does not apply.
- Casting time equals the original spell’s casting time (minimum 1 standard action).
Spellcasters may store new spells into the ring, respecting the 3-level limit. Metamagic-modified spells occupy space equal to their adjusted level. The ring informs the wearer of all spells stored within it.
Construction
Requirements: Forge Ring, , shield of faith, imbue with spell ability. CL: 10th; Cost: 15,000 gp in materials
Lore & Gameplay Use
Minor Atlantean Rings are ideal treasures for mid-level campaigns. They offer moderate defense, limited spell flexibility, and roleplay hooks for oceanic adventures or exploration-themed quests. While not as powerful as the epic versions, they retain the mysterious allure of Atlantis and can serve as a stepping stone toward discovering greater relics.