Magic Items of Alefgard

The original Dragon Quest doesn't have a lot of notable magic items, but there's definitely enough for us to work with - and what's there is iconic enough to frequently show up in later games. Here's a few magic items for The Saga of the Ortegids - they may also work in other campaigns.

Sphere of Light

Wondrous Item, Artifact

12 lb.

Undoubtedly the most prized of the Kingdom of Alefgard's crown jewels, the Sphere of Light has a long and storied history. Originally forged by the hand of Gaius himself and presented to the royal family of the Kingdom of Dragons as a sign of his favor, it was given to Erdrick the Aliahanian by their Queen on her deathbed, and subsequently brought to Alefgard when he descended the Pit of Giaga. Its legendary power and its sacred significance to all dragonkind have made it the subject of multiple wars, though under most circumstances it is kept under close guard in the castle of Tantegel, for its presence there blesses Alefgard with fair weather, fine harvests, and continual sunlight - an asset of no small significance in the otherwise sunless Torland.

The Sphere of Light is a ball of solid light about the size of a bowling ball. It continually glows with a bright light (but not heat), and casts bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. However, because of its glow, creatures carrying the Sphere have Disadvantage on all Stealth checks if the Sphere is uncovered. Additionaly, the Sphere's light automatically dispells any Darkness spell it enters.

As an action, the Sphere can be used to project a spark into the air, which erupts into a self-contained miniature sun. The sun projects bright light over a area roughly the size of a large country, and dim light over the rest of the world. Any area within the bright light becomes especially fertile and fecund. The sun does not emit heat or alter meteorological patterns. This effect requires unrestricted access to the sky, and ends if the Sphere is moved.

Flute of the Fairies

Wondrous Item, Instrument, Rare

1 lb.

The fair folk are rare and elusive beings, known to the people of Alefgard mainly through legend and rumor. Few can say to have beheld any of them in person, but they are blamed for many strange occurences and misfortunes - and the magic they work has made its mark upon the world.

In particular, fairy flutes are known to have the power to weave and work magic. A creature can use an action to play from a fairy flute to cast the Dispel Magic, Heroism, Remove Curse, or Sleep spells, casting them with Charisma as their spellcasting ability, and the spell save DC of a bard of their current level. Additionally, a creature can attempt a DC 12 Performance check, adding any proficiency bonus for playing the flute if applicable, to cast Antimagic Field using the flute; they have Disadvantage on this check if they have taken more than 10 points of damage since their last turn. Each spell can only be used once per long rest.

Silver Harp of Galen

Wondrous Item, Instrument, Artifact

5 lb.

This harp belonged to Galen, a legendary bard who would later go on to become a thane in the service of King Lars I the Despondent and found the port of Galenholm. Galen is a figure of legend in his own right, and there are many sagas that tell of his exploits, some more truthful than others. One point that is known, however, is that he was in the possession of a silver harp, said to be given to him by the goddess Astrella herself. Galen's already skillful fingers were guided by this harp to work songs capable of commanding the attention of all who heard it.

A creature who uses an action to play the Silver Harp of Galen must roll a Performance check, adding any proficiency bonus for playing the harp if applicable. Any creature that hears this music must then make a Charisma saving throw, using the result of the Performance check as the DC. If the save is failed, the creature falls into a trance-like state, guided by the music; it must spend its next turn moving its full move speed toward the musician and cannot do anything else on its turn. This effect can only be used three times per long rest. Additionally, any spell that causes its target to be charmed on a failed save that has a somatic or verbal component may be played on the harp; if so, the target has Disadvantage on their save.

Staff of Rain

Staff, Rare, Requires Attunement

This staff is carved in the shape of a billowing raincloud. It can be used as a magic quarterstaff that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. In addition, the staff has 5 charges; as an action, a creature attuned to the staff can expend 1 charge to summon a miniature raincloud five feet across in all directions. The raincloud continually pours rain for 1d10 minutes. Any creatures beneath the raincloud must make a DC 10 Concentration check every turn they are under it if they are casting a Concentration spell. The rainwater functions identically to mundane water, and the cloud can be conjured even indoors. The staff regains 1d3 charges at dawn.