Rod of the Infinite Source

Rod of the Infinite Source
Magic Item [Very Rare, Eldritch]
Type: Implement (Rod)
Rank: 4 (Potency 40)
Special Actions
Enhance Spell
Free Action
Limitation: 3 times per extended rest
Trigger: You cast an Eldritch Spell using this rod.
Effect: You enhance the effects of this spell in the following ways:
  • Consider your Eldritch Rank to be one rank higher for purposes of Augments.
  • Gain a +5 Item bonus to Eldritch Might.
  • Increase all Saving Throws associated with the spell by 1d10 (if applicable). This is an Item bonus.
Allocation: 2 Resolve
Aura: Moderate Enchantment
"Yeah that Dwarf was laughing his butt off at Ol' Meldrin, especially when he pulled out that shiny black stick of his. He didn't know what hit him, guess he thought he was pickin' on a beggar or something. Crazy old coot learned him good."
——Gustov Harold, Tavern Owner

Description

This wand appears as a solid black, pointed rod with an odd, bluish sheen. It is in fact a long, finely cut gemstone made to look like wood. Unlike most items, this wand is not enchanted by mortal hands, but is in fact a gemstone that amplifies magical power through the use of internal energies drawn through living creatures. It only requires that a user possess an adequate understanding of the Eldritch arts, and the wand does the rest.

Lore

This strange and extremely rare material was first discovered by gnomes several thousand years in the past, but its discovery was so closely guarded that none other than a specific clan of gnomish mages knew of its existence until the last couple centuries. Now that it is out, mages from around the world are desperately seeking such items of adequate size and purity so they may too harness their power. It is believed that if a large enough source were found, it could make a god of its wielder, if one were willing to pay the price...