Talk:Girdle of Gluttony (3.5e Equipment)

This artifact was created by Evilthade.

Before any discussion, here are some DM notes and clarifications.

Why was this artifact created?

This is going to sound weird...but every time I went through an old AD&D Manual, and looking at the artifact list, I noticed that one of the side effects/drawbacks was that the user "gains 30 pounds". Perplexed, I decided to come up with an item which was an artifact of some value, but managed to incorporate that element in a mildly sensible way. Were there other possibilities? Yes, but I like this one.

Why does the girdle have the powers it does?

They're all elements of the original wearer.

Elemental resistance= Janni Spell Resistance= Spellcaster Charisma/Diplomacy bonus= Noble, very polite, and, well...charismatic. Weight gain= Glutton/Fat

Just in case this might not be clear, it won't inherit any other traits from future wearers, only the original.

Who would, knowing its drawbacks, use this item?

I had sorcerors in mind, but really any spellcaster class that uses charisma could benefit.

Note that this is also a cursed item. There's no guarantee that a wearer will benefit.

Is this an intelligent item?

Given that its power comes from a living person, it could well be.

If so, I would give it telepathic speech, some minor powers, and a major but non-offensive power, such as healing.

However, it could just as easily be just a unique magic item.

Is this artifact intended seriously?

No, I was just playing around. I don't think it would work out well if it was serious.

However, there's nothing stopping you from making minor changes to it.

What kind of edits should I make?

This article is definitely welcome for editing (in fact, I'm sure it needs some patching up). However, I would prefer keeping edits constructive.

If you have any questions or comments on the article, by all means post them here.