Treasures

Early Release PDF Change Log

As successive versions of this PDF are
Gavin here with a few notes on this PDF. published, I’m keeping a record of what’s
changed between versions. You can view
This is a pre-release PDF for Kickstarter it here online.
backers and pre-order customers.
▶▶ Some artwork is present, but you’ll Contact
see many grey boxes where more art is to
come. These are the best ways to get in touch:
▶▶ The text itself is finished and complete. ▶▶ Kickstarter message: https://www.
kickstarter.com/projects/necroticgnome/
▶▶ Over the coming months, I’ll periodi-
old-school-essentials
cally update the PDFs with the latest art-
work. You’ll get a notification that a file in ▶▶ Email: summon@necroticgnome.com
your library at DriveThruRPG has been ▶▶ MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/necrot-
updated, and will be able to download the ic_gnome
new version.
If you’re getting in touch with feedback
Proofreading Feedback about the books, please note in your mes-
sage which book you’re referring to, along
When you’re reading this book or using it with the page number (if applicable).
in your games, if you notice anything that
seems wrong, please let me know! I won’t Enjoy!
be sending the books off to the printers
until September-ish, so there’s plenty of I wish you all much enjoyment with these
time for any remaining sneaky errors to PDFs in the interim, before the books are
be fixed. The following points are espe- finalised.
cially of interest:
▶▶ Typos: Obviously, I’ve run the text
through a spell checker, but typos can
still sneak in.
▶▶ Layout errors: Wrong page referenc-
es? Erroneous or inconsistent formatting?
▶▶ Unclear wording: I’ve put great effort
(with the help of many proofreaders!)
into making the rules easy to understand,
but who knows, maybe new sets of eyes
on the text will notice something that
could be made clearer.
▶▶ Rules accuracy: For those readers who
are familiar with the 1980s B/X rules,
please keep an eye out! Our aim is for the
content of this book to be a direct clone
of the original B/X rules—except where
noted in the Author’s Notes document. If
you spot anything that rings alarm bells,
please let me know.
 Treasures pre-release v0.5

Writing, editing, layout: Gavin Norman

Cover art: Andrew Walter
Interior art: Mustafa Bekir, Michael Clarke, Pauliina Hannuniemi, Jon Hodgson,
Huargo, Tom Kilian, Kyle Latino, Mark Lyons, Alex Mayo, Penny Melgarejo, Stefan Poag,
Spaghetti Quester, Rachel Quinlan, Matthew Ray, Peter Saga, Del Teigeler
Text and design © Gavin Norman 2019. Cover illustration © Andrew Walter 2019. Illustrations on p. 20, 26 ©
Mustafa Bekir 2019; on p. 1 © Michael Clarke 2019; on p. 22–23 © Pauliina Hannuniemi
2019; on p. 44–45 © Jon Hodgson 2019; on p. 48 © Huargo 2019; on p. 43 © Tom Kilian
2019; on p. 2, 18 © Kyle Latino 2019; on p. 6, 28 © Mark Lyons 2019; on p. 30 © Alex
Mayo 2019; on p. 31, 42 © Penny Melgarejo 2019; on p. 11, 14, 17, 24 © Stefan Poag 2019;
on p. 7, 29 © Spaghetti Quester 2019; on p. 32–33 © Rachel Quinlan 2019; on p. 3, 8, 20
© Matthew Ray 2019; on p. 25, 34 © Peter Saga 2019; on p. 4–5, 19, 27 © Del
Teigeler 2019. Dimitri © Fontalicious – Derivative Versions © Font Bros. – www.
fontbros.com. Economica © TipoType – Derivative Versions © Font Bros. – www.
fontbros.com.
 Table of Contents
Introduction3 Swords34
Treasures3 Weapons36
Required Books 3 Sentient Swords 38
Armour and Shields 4 Extraordinary Powers 40
Miscellaneous Items 6 Sensory Powers 42
Potions14 Special Purpose 43
Rings18 Open Game License 46
Rods, Staves, Wands 24 Index of Tables 48
Scrolls and Maps 30

Old-School Essentials is a trademark of Necrotic Gnome. This product is released under the terms of
2 the Open Game License Version 1.0a, Copyright 2000, Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
 Introduction
Treasures
Dwarf-forged helms and breastplates
gleaming among the rusted remnants of
ancient armouries.
Spheres of purest crystal swirling with
dark mists ready to coalesce into visions
of places far distant at the touch of one
versed in the arcane arts.
Alchemical brews—fizzing and frothing,
swirling with rainbow hues, or flashing
with unnatural radiance—their odd
properties only revealed to one who dares
take a sip.
Rune-engraved rings of brass, silver, or Heritage
mithral, which grant powers to bend the The material presented in this book rep-
will of others, to disappear from sight, or resents a 100% faithful restatement of
to deflect baleful magic. the magic items from the classic Basic/
Swords of opalescent star-metal, imbued Expert game.
with a strange sentience that may threat-

Required Books
en to overwhelm the mind of one who
dares to wield their power.
Wands and staves charged with arcane
energies, ready to unleash fire, ice, or Core Rules: The basic rules for magic
lightning at the command of one worthy items of each type are found in Old-
of their power. School Essentials Core Rules.
These are the wondrous treasures of the Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User
classic fantasy genre, lurking in tombs Spells: Some magic items in this book re-
and hoards to entice player characters of fer to spells which are described in Classic
all experience levels! Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells.
Classic Fantasy: Monsters: Some magic
items in this book refer to monsters which
are described in Classic Fantasy: Monsters.

3
 Armour and Shields
Magic Armour and Shields Type of Armour
B: d4 X: d% Item The referee may choose the type of ar-
1 1–15 Armour +1 mour in a treasure hoard, or may roll on
2 16–25 Armour +1, Shield +1 the following table:
26–27 Armour +1, Shield +2
28 Armour +1, Shield +3
Type of Magic Armour
29–33 Armour +2 d8 Type of Armour
34–36 Armour +2, Shield +1 1–2 Leather
37–41 Armour +2, Shield +2 3–6 Chainmail
42 Armour +2, Shield +3 7–8 Plate mail
43–45 Armour +3
46 Armour +3, Shield +1
47 Armour +3, Shield +2
48 Armour +3, Shield +3
49–51 Cursed Armour –1
52–53 Cursed Armour –2
54 Cursed Armour –2,
Shield +1
3 55–56 Cursed Armour,
AC 9 [10]
57–62 Cursed Shield –2
63–65 Cursed Shield,
AC 9 [10]
4 66–85 Shield +1
86–95 Shield +2
96–00 Shield +3

B: Basic characters (levels 1–3)

X: Expert characters (level 4+)

4
5
 Miscellaneous Items
Miscellaneous Magic Items
B: d10 X: d% Item
1–3 Amulet of Protection Against Scrying
1 4–5 Bag of Devouring
2 6–11 Bag of Holding
12–16 Boots of Levitation
17–21 Boots of Speed
22–26 Boots of Travelling and Leaping
3 27–31 Broom of Flying
4 32–35 Crystal Ball
36–37 Crystal Ball with Clairaudience
38 Crystal Ball with ESP
39–40 Displacer Cloak
41 Drums of Panic
42 Efreeti Bottle
43 Elemental Summoning Device: Air
44 Elemental Summoning Device: Earth
45 Elemental Summoning Device: Fire
46 Elemental Summoning Device: Water
5 47–56 Elven Cloak and Boots
57 Flying Carpet
6 58–64 Gauntlets of Ogre Power
65–66 Girdle of Giant Strength
7 67–77 Helm of Alignment Changing
78–82 Helm of Reading Languages and Magic
8 83 Helm of Telepathy
84 Helm of Teleportation
85 Horn of Blasting
9 86–90 Medallion of ESP 30’
91–93 Medallion of ESP 90’
94–94 Mirror of Life Trapping
10 95–97 Rope of Climbing
98–00 Scarab of Protection
B: Basic characters (levels 1–3)
6 X: Expert characters (level 4+)
 Boots of Levitation
The wearer is able to move up and down
through the air at will.
▶▶ Vertical: The caster mentally directs
vertical movement at up to 20’ per round.
▶▶ Horizontal: The caster can push
against solid objects to move laterally.
▶▶ Weight: A normal amount of weight
can be carried while levitating.
▶▶ Usage: The enchantment may be used
without limit of frequency or duration.

Boots of Speed
The wearer is able to move at up to 240’
Amulet of Protection Against (80’)—the speed of a riding horse.
Scrying ▶▶ Duration: This can be maintained for
An amulet that provides protection from up to 12 hours.
remote viewing and mind-reading. ▶▶ Rest: Afterwards, the wearer must rest
▶▶ Crystal balls: The person wearing this for 1 day.
amulet cannot be viewed in a crystal ball.
▶▶ ESP: The wearer is immune to all
Boots of Travelling and Leaping
forms of ESP. The wearer is able to travel without tiring
and leap great distances.
Bag of Devouring ▶▶ Tirelessness: The normal need for rest
A normal-looking, small sack that de- when travelling may be ignored (see Wil-
vours objects placed inside it. derness Adventuring in Core Rules).
▶▶ Objects: Anything placed inside the ▶▶ Jumping: The wearer can leap up to
bag vanishes from existence after 1d6+6 10’ high and 30’ horizontally.
turns.
▶▶ Living creatures: May be affected, but
Broom of Flying
only if the entire creature fits inside the A broom that can be commanded to fly,
bag. carrying the owner aloft.
▶▶ Speed: The broom flies at 240’ (80’).
Bag of Holding ▶▶ Passengers: An additional passenger
A normal-looking small sack that can may be carried. When carrying two peo-
magically hold large objects and weights. ple, the broom’s speed is 180’ (60’).
▶▶ Size: Objects of up to 10’×5’×3’ can fit
inside the bag.
▶▶ Weight: Up to 10,000 coins of weight
can be placed in the bag.
▶▶ When full: The bag weighs 600 coins.

7
 Displacer Cloak
A cloak that bends light, making one who
wears it appear to be 5’ away from their
true location.
▶▶ Save bonus: The wearer gains a +2 bo-
nus to saving throws against petrification,
rods, spells, staves, and wands.
▶▶ Melee attacks: Against the wearer are
penalised by –2.
Crystal Ball
Allows an arcane spell caster to view any Drums of Panic
place or object that is brought to mind: Large war drums that induce panic in
▶▶ Duration: The vision lasts for one turn. those who hear their sound.
▶▶ Clarity: The clarity of the vision is ▶▶ Range: Creatures up to 240’ away,
dependant on the scryer’s familiarity with are affected, when the drums are played.
the subject. Those within 10’ of the drums are not
▶▶ Usage frequency: A crystal ball may affected.
be used at most 3 times a day. ▶▶ Affected creatures: Are afflicted by
▶▶ Casting spells: It is not possible to the drums’ enchantment of fear: they
cast spells through a crystal ball into the must save versus spells or make a morale
viewed scene. check with a –2 penalty (if the optional
morale rules are being used—see Morale
Crystal Ball With Clairaudience in Core Rules).
The scryer can hear, as well as see, the
▶▶ Effects: Creatures that fail the saving
desired scene.
throw or morale check flee from the
Crystal Ball With ESP sound of the drums at full running speed
Allows the scryer to spy on the thoughts for 30 rounds.
of creatures viewed in the crystal ball:
▶▶ Reading thoughts: The thoughts of a
Efreeti Bottle
single creature viewed through the crystal A 3’ tall, weighty jug with a sealed stop-
ball may be read. per. Breaking the seal and removing the
▶▶ Meaning: The scryer understands the stopper releases a trapped efreeti (see
meaning of all thoughts even if they do Classic Fantasy: Monsters), who will serve
not share the creature’s language. the character.
▶▶ Obstructions: The ability to perceive ▶▶ Frequency of service: The efreeti will
thoughts is obstructed by a thin layer of serve the one who freed it (and only that
lead or by rock of 2’ thick or greater. character) once per day.
▶▶ Duration: After 101 days, its service
ends. The creature then returns to its
home—the legendary City of Brass.
▶▶ If the efreeti is killed: Its service ends.

8
Elemental Summoning Device Flying Carpet
Ritual items enchanted with the power An enchanted carpet that can fly through
to summon beings from the elemental the air, carrying up to three passengers
planes. Each elemental plane has a differ- (and their gear). The movement rate de-
ent type of device: pends on the number of passengers:
▶▶ Air: A censer. ▶▶ 1 passenger: 300’ (100’).
▶▶ Earth: A 6” diameter stone. ▶▶ 2 passengers: 240’ (80’).
▶▶ Fire: A brazier. ▶▶ 3 passengers: 180’ (60’).
▶▶ Water: A 3’ diameter bowl.
Gauntlets of Ogre Power
Usage: The items may be used as follows:
A character who wears these gauntlets
▶▶ Frequency: The summoning power
has a Strength score of 18. This grants all
may only be used once per day.
the usual bonuses, including:
▶▶ Before use: The device must be pre-
▶▶ Melee attacks: +3 bonus to attack and
pared. This takes one turn.
damage rolls, in melee.
▶▶ Activation: Once prepared, activating
▶▶ Unarmed attacks: Deal 1d2+3 damage.
the device takes one round.
▶▶ Summoned elemental: A 12 HD ele- Encumbrance: If using the optional rules
mental (see Classic Fantasy: Monsters) is for detailed encumbrance (see Time,
conjured to do the summoner’s bidding. Weight, Movement in Core Rules):
▶▶ Command over the elemental: Works ▶▶ Extra weight: The character’s ability to
as described in the magic-user spell con- carry weight is increased by 1,000 coins.
jure elemental (see Classic Fantasy: Cleric (i.e. the character can carry 1,400 coins
and Magic-User Spells). without becoming encumbered.)

Elven Cloak and Boots Girdle of Giant Strength

A set of enchanted boots and a matching A character who wears this girdle gains
cloak, of elven origin. the strength of a hill giant.
▶▶ Stealth: The wearer of the boots is ▶▶ Combat ability: The wearer’s ability
able to move silently. in combat is augmented: the character
▶▶ Near invisibility: The wearer of the attacks as an 8 Hit Dice monster. (If the
cloak is rendered almost invisible: there character already has better attack proba-
is only a 1-in-6 chance of them being bilities, the girdle does not alter these.)
spotted. ▶▶ Damage: The wearer inflicts 2d8 dam-
▶▶ Attacking: The cloak’s power of age in combat, or twice normal damage,
invisibility is nullified for one turn, if the if using the optional variable weapon
wearer attacks. damage rules (see Combat in Core Rules).

9
Helm of Alignment Changing Helm of Teleportation
A beautifully crafted but cursed helmet. A magical helm that gives an arcane spell
▶▶ Putting on the helmet: Instantly caus- caster the ability to cast the teleport spell
es the wearer’s alignment to change. The (see Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-Us-
new alignment is determined at random. er Spells).
▶▶ Removing: The curse is such that ▶▶ Subject: The wearer may teleport
the wearer cannot remove the helmet, themselves, another creature, or an
once in place, and will resist attempts to object.
remove it. ▶▶ Resisting: If used on another creature
▶▶ Dispelling: The curse can be removed or object, a save versus spells is allowed
by magic (e.g. remove curse), or (at the to resist being teleported.
referee’s option) by performing a special ▶▶ When first found: The helm’s power is
quest. usable only once.
▶▶ Recharging: To be used again, a tele-
Helm of Reading Languages and port spell must be cast upon the helm.
Magic ▶▶ Once recharged: The wearer may
use the helm an unlimited number of
A fragile helmet that grants the wearer
times (at most once per round). If the
the ability to read writing of all kinds.
helm is used on an unwilling subject, it
▶▶ Normal text: Text in any language can once again loses its power and must be
be understood. recharged, as above, to be used again.
▶▶ Magical text: Even magical writing is
comprehensible. (This does not grant the Horn of Blasting
ability to cast spells, however.)
A horn that can be blown to release a
▶▶ Fragility: Each time the wearer is hit, blast of destructive noise.
there is a 1-in-10 chance of the helm be-
▶▶ Creatures: Within a 100’ long cone
ing destroyed. If the wearer is killed, the
(20’ wide at the end) suffer 2d6 damage.
helm is destroyed.
▶▶ Deafness: Affected creatures are also
Helm of Telepathy deafened for one turn (save versus spells
to avoid).
A beautifully crafted helmet that grants
▶▶ Buildings: At the referee’s discretion,
the magical ability of telepathy: reading
the horn may also be able to damage
and sending thoughts.
objects and buildings (e.g. a single blast
▶▶ Range: The range of the power is 90’. might be enough to destroy a simple
▶▶ Concentration: To read a creature’s cottage; a 10’ section of castle wall might
thoughts, the wearer must remain still require three blasts).
and concentrate on that creature. ▶▶ Frequency: The horn may be used
▶▶ Comprehension: The creature’s once per turn.
thoughts are made comprehensible to the
wearer of the helm.
▶▶ Bidirectional communication: The
wearer may initiate bidirectional, tele-
pathic communication, though the crea-
ture is not compelled to respond.
10
Medallion of ESP 30’ Rope of Climbing
A medallion on a chain, enchanted with A coil of thin, strong rope, 50’ in length.
the power of reading thoughts. ▶▶ Commanding: The owner may com-
▶▶ Focus: By concentrating for 1 round, mand it to climb in any direction.
the wearer may target a creature within ▶▶ Attaching: The rope can also be com-
30’. manded to attach to a surface.
▶▶ Resisting: At the referee’s option, the ▶▶ Load: Up to 10,000 coins of weight can
target may save versus spells to resist. be suspended from the rope.
▶▶ Concentration: While reading
thoughts, the wearer may move, but can- Scarab of Protection
not cast spells or attack. Protects the bearer from baleful magic.
▶▶ Misfires: The medallion is not entirely
▶▶ Curses: Of all kinds are nullified.
reliable. Per usage, there is a 1-in-6
chance of it misfiring, instead sending the ▶▶ Finger of death: (see Classic Fantasy:
wearer’s thoughts to all within 30’. Cleric and Magic-User Spells) is nullified.
▶▶ Charges: The scarab’s enchantment
Medallion of ESP 90’ works 2d6 times before it is spent.
A medallion on a chain, enchanted with
the power of reading thoughts. This
works in the same way as the magic-user
spell ESP (see Classic Fantasy: Cleric and
Magic-User Spells).

Mirror of Life Trapping

A mirror with the ability to magically
trap living creatures behind its pane.
▶▶ Gazing into the mirror: Any creature
of human size or smaller who gazes into
the mirror is sucked inside (save versus
spells to resist), with all its belongings.
▶▶ Capacity: Up to 20 creatures can be
trapped in the mirror. When this number
is reached, it becomes safe to look into
the mirror.
▶▶ Inside the mirror: A creature will live
indefinitely, without the need for air or
sustenance, and unaffected by ageing.
▶▶ Communication: Trapped creatures
may converse with those outside, but are
utterly powerless.
▶▶ Breaking the mirror: Releases those
trapped.

11
 F5.1: W 307m

12
mm H 220mm

13
 Potions
Potions
B: d8 X: d% Potion
1–3 Clairaudience
4–7 Clairvoyance
8–10 Control Animal
11–13 Control Dragon
14–16 Control Giant
17–19 Control Human
20–22 Control Plant
23–25 Control Undead
26–32 Delusion
1 33–35 Diminution
2 36–39 ESP
40–43 Fire Resistance
44–47 Flying
3 48–51 Gaseous Form
52–55 Giant Strength
4 56–59 Growth
5 60–63 Healing
64–68 Heroism
6 69–72 Invisibility Potion of Clairaudience
73–76 Invulnerability
Enables the character to hear through the
7 77–80 Levitation
ears of another creature.
81–84 Longevity
▶▶ Range: The other creature must be
8 85–86 Poison
within 60’.
87–89 Polymorph Self
▶▶ Obstructions: Lead blocks the effect.
90–97 Speed
98–00 Treasure Finding Potion of Clairvoyance
B: Basic characters (levels 1–3) Enables the character to see through the
X: Expert characters (level 4+) eyes of another creature.
▶▶ Range: The other creature must be
within 60’.
▶▶ Obstructions: Lead blocks the effect.

14
Potion of Control Control Plant
▶▶ Affects: All plants (including plant
A potion of this type allows the one who monsters) in a 30’ square area up to 60’
drinks it to control the actions of crea- distant.
tures of a certain type. ▶▶ Commands: Affected plants may be
▶▶ Concentration: Exercising control commanded to move around as the char-
requires concentration. acter wishes, and may be used to entangle
▶▶ Visual range: The character can only creatures in the area.
control creatures that they can see.
Control Undead
▶▶ Suicidal commands: Controlled ▶▶ Affects: Up to 3d6 Hit Dice of undead.
creatures will resist commands that are
▶▶ When the potion’s effect ends: Affect-
deadly to themselves.
ed undead have a hostile reaction.
Control Animal
▶▶ Affects: Up to 3d6 Hit Dice of normal Potion of Delusion
or giant (but not magical) animals. A character who drinks this potion
▶▶ When the potion’s effect ends: Affect- believes they are under the effects of
ed animals will move away. another type of potion.
Control Dragon ▶▶ Type: The other type of potion should
▶▶ Affects: 1–3 dragons of a specific type. be determined by the referee.
(The referee should determine which type ▶▶ Describing: The referee should try to
of dragon the potion affects.) trick the player into believing that the
▶▶ Spell casting: It is not possible to com- character is under the effects of the other
mand a dragon to cast spells. potion, only revealing the truth at some
▶▶ When the potion’s effect ends: Affect- vital juncture.
ed dragons have a hostile reaction.
Potion of Diminution
Control Giant
▶▶ Affects: 1–4 giants of a specific type. The character shrinks to 6” high.
(The referee should determine which type ▶▶ Combat effectiveness: While shrunk,
of giant the potion affects.) the character is unable to harm creatures
larger than 1’ tall.
Control Human
▶▶ Narrow spaces: The character can slip
▶▶ Usage: A charm may be placed upon
through narrow spaces.
a human within 60’. One target may be
charmed per round. ▶▶ Remaining motionless: The character
only has a 10% chance of being spotted.
▶▶ Resisting: The subject may save versus
spells to resist the charm. Potion of ESP
▶▶ Maximum subjects: Up to 6 Hit Dice
of humans may be charmed in this way. Grants the power of reading thoughts.
Normal humans count as ½ HD. This works in the same way as the mag-
ic-user spell ESP (see Classic Fantasy:
▶▶ Charmed individuals: Regard the
Cleric and Magic-User Spells). The stand-
character as a trusted friend, and will
ard potion duration applies.
come to their defence. Subjects will obey
the character’s commands, as long as
these are not obviously harmful and do
not contradict the subject’s alignment. 15
Potion of Fire Resistance Potion of Growth
Grants protection against fire: The character doubles in size.
▶▶ Normal heat: Unharmed by non-mag- ▶▶ Melee attacks: The character’s in-
ical heat or fire. creased strength means that their melee
▶▶ Save bonus: Gain a +2 bonus to all attacks deal double damage.
saving throws versus fire-based magical
or breath attacks. Potion of Healing
▶▶ Fire-based damage: Is reduced by 1 Has one of two effects on the character
point per damage die rolled. (Each die in- who drinks it:
flicts a minimum of 1 hit point damage.) 1. Healing a living subject: Restores
1d6+1 hit points of damage. This
Potion of Flying cannot grant more hit points than the
Grants the ability to fly through the air. subject’s normal maximum.
▶▶ Movement rate: Up to 360’ (120’). 2. Curing paralysis: Paralysing effects
are negated.
▶▶ Free movement: Is possible in any
direction, including the ability to levitate Potion of Heroism
and to hover in mid-air.
Normal humans and characters of a
Potion of Gaseous Form combat-focused, non-magic using class
(e.g. dwarf, fighter, halfling) who drink
The character’s body becomes a cloud of a potion of heroism temporarily gain
vapour. This has the following effects: additional levels. The number of levels
▶▶ Equipment and clothing: Drops to gained depends on the character’s normal
the floor. experience level:
▶▶ Movement: The character may move, ▶▶ Normal human: Gain the abilities of a
as a cloud of gas, through small cracks in 4th level fighter.
stone walls, wooden objects, etc. ▶▶ 1st–3rd level: Gain 3 levels.
▶▶ Attacking: Is not possible, while in ▶▶ 4th–7th level: Gain 2 levels.
gaseous form.
▶▶ 8th–10th level: Gain 1 level.
▶▶ Invulnerability: The character’s AC
▶▶ 11th level+: No effect.
is –2 [21]. Non-magical weapons cannot
harm the character. Effects: All abilities of the additional lev-
els are gained, including extra hit points.
Potion of Giant Strength
Damage: Damage suffered while under
Grants the strength of a frost giant. the effects of this potion is first deducted
▶▶ Attacks with weapons: Inflict double from the pool of additional hit points
damage. granted.
▶▶ Throw boulders: The character may
throw boulders for 3d6 damage, with a
range of up to 200’.
▶▶ Non-cumulative: The effects of this
potion are not cumulative with other
magic items that augment strength
(e.g. a girdle of giant strength).
16
Potion of Invisibility
Drinking this potion, the character
becomes invisible. This works the same as
the magic-user spell invisibility (see Clas-
sic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells).
The standard potion duration applies.
▶▶ Small doses: At the referee’s dis-
cretion, a potion of invisibility may be
consumed in six smaller doses, each with
a reduced duration.

Potion of Invulnerability Potion of Polymorph Self

The character is magically protected from Upon drinking this potion, the character
harm, gaining the following benefits: transforms into another being (of their
▶▶ Armour Class: A +2 AC bonus. choice). This works in the same way as
▶▶ Saving throws: A +2 bonus to all saves. the magic-user spell polymorph self (see
▶▶ Usage frequency: If a character con- Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User
sumes more than one potion of invulner- Spells). The standard potion duration
ability in the space of a week, the effects applies.
are inverted (a –2 penalty to AC and
saves). Potion of Speed
The character’s movements and actions
Potion of Levitation are magically accelerated.
The character gains the ability to move up ▶▶ Movement: Movement rate is doubled.
and down through the air at will. ▶▶ Attacks: The number of attacks per
▶▶ Vertical: The character mentally round the character can make is doubled.
directs vertical movement at up to 60’ per ▶▶ Other actions: May be performed at
round. double speed.
▶▶ Horizontal: The character can push
against solid objects to move laterally. Potion of Treasure Finding
▶▶ Weight: A normal amount of weight Grants the ability to sense treasure.
can be carried while levitating.
▶▶ Range: Treasure up to 360’ away can
be detected.
Potion of Longevity
▶▶ Direction and distance: The character
Instantly and permanently causes the gains an awareness of the direction and
character to become 10 years younger. distance of treasure.
▶▶ Concentration: The character must
Potion of Poison concentrate in order to sense this infor-
Appears the same as any other potion. mation.
▶▶ Effect: Causes death (save vs poison). ▶▶ Multiple hoards: The largest treasure
▶▶ Sipping: Even a sip has the full effect. hoard within range is sensed.
▶▶ Obstructions: The magic is
blocked by lead.
17
 Rings
Magic Rings Ring of Controlling Animals
B: d6 X: d% Ring Grants the power to control the actions of
1 1–5 Control Animals animals.
6–10 Control Humans ▶▶ Affects: 1d6 normal animals or 1
11–16 Control Plants giant animal (not magical or intelligent
animals).
17–26 Delusion
27–29 Djinni Summoning ▶▶ Resisting: No saving throw is allowed.
2 30–39 Fire Resistance ▶▶ Visual range: The character can only
control animals that they can see.
3 40–50 Invisibility
▶▶ Concentration: Control is broken if
51–55 Protect. +1, 5’ radius
the user of the ring moves or attacks.
4 56–70 Protection +1
▶▶ When concentration ends: The refer-
71–72 Regeneration ee should make a reaction roll with a –1
73–74 Spell Storing penalty (see Encounters in Core Rules) to
75–80 Spell Turning determine the animals’ behaviour.
81–82 Telekinesis ▶▶ Usage frequency: May be used up to
5 83–88 Water Walking once per turn.
6 89–94 Weakness
95–96 Wishes, 1–2
Ring of Controlling Humans
97 Wishes, 1–3 Grants the power to charm humans.
98 Wishes, 2–4 ▶▶ Usage: A charm may be placed upon
99–00 X-Ray Vision a human within 60’. One target may be
charmed per round.
B: Basic characters (levels 1–3) ▶▶ Resisting: The subject may save versus
X: Expert characters (level 4+) spells (with a –2 penalty) to resist.
▶▶ Maximum subjects: Up to 6 Hit Dice
of humans may be charmed in this way.
Normal humans count as ½ HD.
▶▶ Charmed individuals: Regard the
character as a trusted friend, and will
come to their defence. Subjects will obey
the character’s commands, as long as
these are not obviously harmful and do
not contradict the subject’s alignment.
▶▶ Duration: The charm lasts until dis-
pelled, until the ring is removed, or until
the wearer cancels it.
18
Ring of Controlling Plants Ring of Djinni Summoning
Grants the power to control plants. This ring grants the power to summon a
▶▶ Affects: All plants (including plant djinni (Classic Fantasy: Monsters).
monsters) in a 10’ square area. ▶▶ Duration of service: The djinni will
▶▶ Range: The area may be up to 60’ serve the character who summoned it for
distant. up to 24 hours.
▶▶ Commands: Affected plants may be ▶▶ Commands: The djinni only obeys the
commanded to move around as the char- one who summoned it—another charac-
acter wishes. ter who takes the ring has no power over
▶▶ Concentration: The effect lasts as long the djinni.
as the wearer of the ring concentrates. ▶▶ Usage frequency: The ring may be
used up to once per day.
Ring of Delusion
Ring of Fire Resistance
The wearer believes they are under the
effects of another type of magic ring. Grants the wearer protection against fire.
▶▶ Type: The other type of ring should be ▶▶ Normal fire: Unharmed by non-mag-
determined by the referee (e.g. a ring of ical fire.
protection or a ring of spell turning). ▶▶ Save bonus: Gain a +2 bonus to all
▶▶ Describing: The referee should try to saving throws versus fire-based magical
trick the player into believing that the or breath attacks.
character is under the effects of the other ▶▶ Fire-based damage: Is reduced by 1
ring, only revealing the truth at some point per damage die rolled. (Each die
vital juncture. inflicts a minimum of 1 hit point
damage.) 19
 Ring of Spell Storing
Stores a number of magical spells that the
wearer can release on command.
▶▶ Capacity: The ring contains 1d6
spells. (The spells can be triggered and
recharged, but cannot be changed.)
▶▶ Type of magic: There is a 20% chance
of divine spells, otherwise they are arcane
spells.
▶▶ Knowledge: The wearer of the ring
knows which spells it contains.
Ring of Invisibility ▶▶ Triggering: The wearer of the ring can
The wearer of this ring becomes invisible. trigger the spells at will (up to one spell
▶▶ Attacking: If the character attacks or per round).
casts a spell, the invisibility is broken. ▶▶ Caster level: For spells whose effects
▶▶ Usage frequency: May be used up to vary by the level of the caster, the wearer
once per turn. of the ring is treated as a caster of the
lowest level required to cast the spell.
Ring of Protection ▶▶ Recharging: Once a spell is trig-
gered, it may not be reused until it is
Grants a measure of protection from
recharged—the expired spell must be cast
harm:
directly onto the ring.
▶▶ Armour Class: A +1 AC bonus.
▶▶ Saving throws: A +1 bonus to all saves. Ring of Spell Turning
Ring of Protection, 5’ Radius Spells cast on the wearer of this ring are
Allies within 5’ of the wearer also benefit reflected back onto the caster.
from the ring’s protective power. For ▶▶ Charges: After 2d6 spells are reflected,
example, two characters fighting beside the ring loses its power.
the wearer of the ring would gain the pro-
tective benefit.

Ring of Regeneration
The wearer heals at an accelerated rate.
▶▶ Rate: The wearer regains 1 hit point
per round.
▶▶ Severed limbs: Will also regrow. The
rate depends on the size of the limb (e.g.
a finger may regrow in one day, while a
whole limb may take a week).
▶▶ Fire or acid damage: Cannot be
regenerated.
▶▶ Death: The ring does not function if
the wearer is reduced to 0 or less
20 hit points.
CFT09: W 125mm H 62mm

Ring of Telekinesis Ring of Wishes

Grants the power to move objects or Grants the wearer’s wishes (see Wishes,
creatures within 120’ by concentrating. under Magic Items in Core Rules).
▶▶ Weight: Up to 2,000 coins of weight ▶▶ Charges: The number of wishes grant-
may be targeted. ed is noted in the Rings table. Once all
▶▶ Movement: The target may be moved wishes have been used, the ring’s magic
up to 20’ per round, in whatever di- is spent.
rection the wearer of the ring wishes
(including vertically). Ring of X-Ray Vision
▶▶ Resisting: A targeted creature may Grants the power to see through solid
save versus spells to resist. objects.
▶▶ Concentration: If concentration is ▶▶ Through dense materials: Sight up to
broken, the target falls. 60’ through less dense materials (cloth,
water, wood) is possible.
Ring of Water Walking ▶▶ Through stone: Sight up to 30’
Grants the power to walk on the surface through stone is possible.
of water, without sinking. ▶▶ Obstructions: Sight through gold or
lead is blocked.
Ring of Weakness ▶▶ Searching: When used for the pur-
A cursed ring that weakens the wearer. pose of searching (see Searching, under
Dungeon Adventuring in Core Rules),
▶▶ Effect: Within 6 rounds of putting the
the wearer is guaranteed to notice secret
ring on, the wearer’s STR is reduced to 3.
doors or traps in the 10’ square area
▶▶ Removing: The ring cannot be re- being examined.
moved, once worn.
▶▶ Concentration: Using the ring requires
▶▶ Dispelling: The curse can be removed concentration (the wearer cannot move).
by magic (e.g. remove curse), or (at the
▶▶ Usage frequency: May be used at most
referee’s option) by performing a special
once per turn.
quest. 21
22
23
 Rods, Staves, Wands
Magic Wands, Staves, and Rods
B: d6 X: d% Item
1 1–8 Rod of Cancellation
9–11 Staff of Commanding
2 12–21 Staff of Healing
22–23 Staff of Power
3 24–28 Staff of Snakes
29–31 Staff of Striking
32–34 Staff of Withering
35 Staff of Wizardry
36–40 Wand of Cold
4 41–45 Wand of Enemy Detection
46–50 Wand of Fear
51–55 Wand of Fire Balls
56–60 Wand of Illusion
61–65 Wand of Lightning Bolts
5 66–70 Wand of Magic Detection
71–75 Wand of Metal Detection
76–80 Wand of Negation
6 81–85 Wand of Paralysation
86–90 Wand of Polymorph
91–95 Wand of Secret Door Detection
96–00 Wand of Trap Detection

B: Basic characters (levels 1–3)

X: Expert characters (level 4+)

Charges
Unless noted in an item’s description,
rods, staves, and wands contain the fol-
lowing number of charges when found:
▶▶ Rods: 1d10 charges.
▶▶ Staves: 3d10 charges.
▶▶ Wands: 2d10 charges.
24
Rod of Cancellation Commanding Humans
▶▶ Usage: A charm may be placed upon
Drains the enchantment from a magic a human within 60’. One target may be
item that is touched. charmed per round.
▶▶ In combat: Usage requires an attack ▶▶ Resisting: The subject may save versus
roll against AC 9 [10] (adjusted by the spells (with a –2 penalty) to resist.
referee, if the target item is being actively ▶▶ Maximum subjects: Up to 6 Hit Dice
used). of humans may be charmed in this way.
▶▶ Effect: The item that is touched be- Normal humans count as ½ HD.
comes utterly non-magical. ▶▶ Charmed individuals: Regard the
▶▶ One use only: The rod may only be character as a trusted friend, and will
used once: it has but a single charge. come to their defence. Subjects will obey
the character’s commands, as long as
these are not obviously harmful and do
not contradict the subject’s alignment.
▶▶ Duration: The charm lasts indefinitely,
but ends if cancelled by the wielder of the
staff, or when dispelled.
Commanding Plants
▶▶ Affects: All plants (including plant
monsters) in a 10’ square area.
▶▶ Range: The area may be up to 60’
distant.
▶▶ Commands: Affected plants may be
commanded to move around as the char-
Staff of Commanding acter wishes.
Grants the power to control animals, ▶▶ Concentration: The effect lasts as long
humans, and plants. as the wielder of the staff concentrates.

Commanding Animals Staff of Healing

▶▶ Affects: 1d6 normal animals or 1 giant Has the power to heal those touched.
animal (but not magical or intelligent
animals). ▶▶ Divine magic: Usable by divine spell
casters only.
▶▶ Resisting: No saving throw is allowed.
▶▶ Effect: Heals 1d6+1 hit points with
▶▶ Visual range: The character can only
each usage.
control animals that they can see.
▶▶ Usage limit: Is effective on any indi-
▶▶ Concentration: Control is broken if
vidual at most once per day.
the user of the staff moves or attacks.
▶▶ No charges: Does not use charges;
▶▶ When concentration ends: The
may be used an unlimited number of
referee should make a reaction roll with
times.
a –1 penalty (see Monster Reactions in
Core Rules) to determine the animals’
behaviour.
▶▶ Usage frequency: This power of the
staff may be used up to once per turn. 25
Staff of Power Staff of Snakes
An item of great wizardly power, this staff A magical staff that has the power to
may be used as a weapon in melee, and transform into a snake, on command.
may evoke five different magical effects. ▶▶ Divine magic: Usable by divine spell
▶▶ Arcane magic: Usable by arcane spell casters only.
casters only. ▶▶ In melee: Treated as a staff with a +1
▶▶ Melee: Expending one charge, inflicts magic bonus to attacks and damage.
2d6 damage on a successful hit. ▶▶ On a successful hit: Upon a hu-
▶▶ Cone of cold: Conjures a cone of man-sized (or smaller) creature, the
freezing energy, 60’ long and 30’ wide at wielder of the staff may speak the com-
the far end. Creatures caught in the cone mand word, causing it to transform into a
suffer 8d6 damage (save versus spells for serpent and coil around the victim.
half damage). ▶▶ Victims: Must save versus spells or
▶▶ Spells: Can cast: continual light, fire be immobilised in the coils of the snake.
ball (8d6 damage), lightning bolt (8d6 Victims are completely helpless while
damage), telekinesis (up to 2,400 coins of held by the snake (1d4 turns, or released
weight). (See Classic Fantasy: Cleric and as the wielder of the staff commands).
Magic-User Spells.) ▶▶ Snake: Has AC 5 [14], HD 3 (20hp),
and a movement rate of 60’ (20’).
▶▶ When the victim is released: The
snake returns to the owner and trans-
forms back into a staff. (At this point, it is
healed of any damage it has suffered.)
▶▶ If the snake is killed: It does not return
to its staff form, becoming non-magical.
▶▶ No charges: Does not use charges;
may be used any number of times.

Staff of Striking
Used as a magical melee weapon.
▶▶ Expending one charge: Inflicts 2d6
damage on a successful hit.
▶▶ Usage frequency: Only one charge
may be spent per strike.

26
 Staff of Wizardry
An item of supreme wizardly power, this
staff may be used as a weapon in melee,
and may evoke a dozen different magical
effects.
▶▶ Arcane magic: Usable by arcane spell
casters only.
▶▶ In melee: Treated as a staff with a +1
magic bonus to attack and damage rolls.
▶▶ Striking: Expending one charge, in-
flicts 2d6 damage on a successful hit.
▶▶ Cone of cold: Conjures a cone of
freezing energy, 60’ long and 30’ wide at
the far end. Creatures caught in the cone
suffer 8d6 damage, with a successful save
versus spells indicating half damage.
Staff of Withering ▶▶ Paralysation: Conjures a cone of mag-
ical energy, 60’ long and 30’ wide at the
Creatures hit by the staff are magically far end. Creatures caught in the cone are
aged: paralysed for 6 turns (save versus spells
▶▶ Divine magic: Usable by divine spell to avoid).
casters only. ▶▶ Spells: Can cast: conjure elemental
▶▶ Effect: The target is aged 10 years. (8 HD), continual light, fire ball (8d6
Living creatures die upon reaching their damage), invisibility, lightning bolt (8d6
natural life span. damage), pass-wall, telekinesis (up to
▶▶ Especially long-lived species: Ignore 2,400 coins of weight), web. (See Classic
the effects of a certain amount of ageing. Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells.)
(For example, elves may ignore up to 200 ▶▶ Whirlwind: Conjures a whirlwind
years of ageing, dwarves ignore up to 50 70’ tall, 20’ wide at the top, and 10’ wide
years, and so on.) at the base. The whirlwind lasts for 3
▶▶ Undead creatures: Are unaffected by rounds, and moves at 120’ (40’), as the
the power of this staff. wielder of the staff directs. All in its path
suffer 2d6 damage. Creatures with less
than 2HD are swept aside (save versus
death to avoid).
Staves in Melee ▶▶ Sacrifice: The wielder may sacrifice
Although magic-users are generally the staff by breaking it in two. Doing so
only allowed to use daggers in combat, unleashes a 30’ radius fireball that inflicts
they are able to use the staff of power, 8 points of damage per remaining charge
staff of striking, and staff of wizardry in in the staff. The wielder of the staff also
melee. suffers this damage.

27
Wand of Cold
Conjures a cone of freezing energy.
▶▶ Area: The cone is 60’ long and 30’
wide at the far end.
▶▶ Creatures caught in the cone: Suffer
6d6 damage, with a successful save ver-
sus wands indicating half damage.

Wand of Enemy Detection

Grants the power to detect nearby ene-
mies.
▶▶ Expending a charge: Causes enemies
within 60’ to be haloed in a fiery glow.
▶▶ Hidden enemies: Even enemies that
are concealed or invisible are affected.

Wand of Fear
Conjures a cone of magical energy that
terrifies those within it.
▶▶ Area: The cone is 60’ long and 30’
wide at the far end.
▶▶ Creatures in the cone: Are struck
with terror, and will flee from the wielder
of the wand at maximum speed for 30
rounds. (A save versus wands negates the
effect).

Wand of Fire Balls

Conjures fire balls:
▶▶ Range: A streak of flame shoots to- Wand of Illusion
wards an area up to 240’ distant.
▶▶ Area: The flame detonates in a 40’ Expending a charge, an illusion of the
diameter sphere of fire. character’s choosing manifests. This
works in the same way as the magic-user
▶▶ Creatures caught in the fire ball:
spell phantasmal force (see Classic Fanta-
Suffer 6d6 damage, with a successful save
sy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells), except:
versus wands indicating half damage.
▶▶ Concentration: Is required to main-
tain the illusion. The wielder of the wand
may move at up to half normal move-
ment rate while concentrating. Concen-
tration is broken if the wielder attacks,
casts a spell, or is successfully attacked
(damaged, targeted by a malicious spell,
28 etc.).
Wand of Lightning Bolts Wand of Paralysation
Conjures strokes of powerful electricity: Conjures a cone of paralysing energy.
▶▶ Point of origin: A lightning bolt may ▶▶ Area: The cone is 60’ long and 30’
emanate from a point up to 180’ distant. wide at the far end.
▶▶ Area: The bolt is 60’ long and 5’ wide. ▶▶ Creatures caught in the cone: Are
▶▶ Creatures caught in the lightning paralysed for 6 turns, with a successful
bolt: Suffer 6d6 damage, with a success- save versus wands negating the effect.
ful save versus wands indicating half
damage.
▶▶ Bouncing: If the lightning bolt hits
a solid barrier before its full length is
reached, it is reflected and travels for any
remaining distance of its full length in the
direction of the wielder of the wand.

Wand of Magic Detection

Grants the power to detect magic nearby.
▶▶ Expending a charge: Causes magic
items within 20’ to be haloed with light.
▶▶ Concealed items: Also glow, but the
light might not be seen.

Wand of Metal Detection

Grants the power to detect masses of Wand of Polymorph
metal of any type. By expending a charge, the wielder of
▶▶ Expending a charge: Causes the wand the wand or another creature within 60’
to point towards metal within 20’. changes into another type of creature,
▶▶ Type: The type of metal is revealed. as selected by the wielder. This works in
▶▶ Minimum mass: Only masses of the same way as the magic-user spells
metal of at least 1,000 coins in weight are polymorph self and polymorph others (see
detected. Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User
Spells).
Wand of Negation ▶▶ Resisting: An unwilling subject may
make a saving throw versus wands to
Has the power to negate the effects of
negate the effect.
other wands or staves.
▶▶ Declare intent: Before rolling initia- Wand of Secret Door Detection
tive, the wielder of the wand must declare
the intention to use it. Reveals the location of any secret door
within 20’.
▶▶ Target: Another wand or staff must be
targeted.
▶▶ Effect: The effects of the targeted item
Wand of Trap Detection
are negated for one round. Reveals the location of all traps
within 20’.
29
 Scrolls and Maps
Magic Scrolls and Maps Cursed Scroll
B: d8 X: d% Scroll See Scrolls and Maps in Core Rules.
1 1–15 1 Spell
2 16–25 2 Spells Scroll of Protection from Elementals
3 26–31 3 Spells When used, conjures a 10’ radius circle of
32–34 5 Spells protection around the reader.
35 7 Spells ▶▶ Effect: No elemental may enter the
4 36–40 Cursed Scroll circle.
41–50 Prot. from Elementals ▶▶ Moving: If the reader moves, the circle
5 51–60 Prot. from Lycanthropes of protection follows them.
61–65 Prot. from Magic ▶▶ Ranged attacks: The circle does not
6 66–75 Prot. from Undead prevent elementals from using magic or
7 76–78 Treasure Map: I missile attacks against those within it.
79–80 Treasure Map: II ▶▶ Breaking: If anyone within the circle
attacks an affected elemental in melee,
81–82 Treasure Map: III
the circle is broken.
83 Treasure Map: IV
▶▶ Duration: 2 turns, unless broken.
84 Treasure Map: V
85 Treasure Map: VI Scroll of Protection from
86 Treasure Map: VII
Lycanthropes
8 87–90 Treasure Map: VIII
91–95 Treasure Map: IX When used, conjures a 10’ radius circle of
protection around the reader.
96 Treasure Map: X
97–98 Treasure Map: XI ▶▶ Effect: A number of lycanthropes are
barred from entering the circle. The num-
99–00 Treasure Map: XII
ber depends on their Hit Dice: 1–3 HD:
B: Basic characters (levels 1–3) 1d10 lycanthropes affected, 4–5 HD: 1d8
X: Expert characters (level 4+) affected, 6+ HD: 1d4 affected.
▶▶ Moving: If the reader moves, the circle
of protection follows them.
▶▶ Ranged attacks: The circle does not
prevent lycanthropes from using magic
or missile attacks against those within it.
▶▶ Breaking: If anyone within the circle
attacks an affected lycanthrope in melee,
the circle is broken.
▶▶ Duration: 6 turns, unless broken.
30
Scroll of Protection from Magic Scroll of Protection from Undead
Conjures a barrier that spells and spell- When used, conjures a 10’ radius circle of
like effects (e.g. from magic items) cannot protection around the reader.
cross. ▶▶ Effect: A number of undead monsters
▶▶ Effect: The barrier prevents magic are barred from entering the circle of pro-
from entering the circle, but also from tection. The number depends on their Hit
leaving it. Dice: 1–3 HD: 2d12 undead affected, 4–5
▶▶ Duration: 1d4 turns. HD: 2d6 undead affected, 6+ HD: 1d6
▶▶ Dispelling: Can only be broken by a undead affected.
wish. ▶▶ Moving: If the reader moves, the circle
of protection follows them.
▶▶ Ranged attacks: The circle does not
prevent undead from using magic or mis-
sile attacks against those within it.
▶▶ Breaking: If anyone within the circle
attacks an affected undead monster in
melee, the circle is broken.
▶▶ Duration: 6 turns, unless broken.

Spell Scroll
See Scrolls and Maps in Core Rules.

Treasure Map
See Scrolls and Maps in Core Rules.

31
32
33
 Swords
Magic Swords
B: d8 X: d% Sword
1 1–2 Sword –1, Cursed
3–4 Sword –2, Cursed
2 5–44 Sword +1
3 45–50 Sword +1, +2 vs Lycanthropes
4 51–56 Sword +1, +2 vs Spell Users
5 57–61 Sword +1, +3 vs Dragons
62–66 Sword +1, +3 vs Enchanted Creatures
67–71 Sword +1, +3 vs Regenerating Creatures
6 72–76 Sword +1, +3 vs Undead
77 Sword +1, Energy Drain
78–81 Sword +1, Flaming
7 82–89 Sword +1, Light
90–92 Sword +1, Locate Objects
93 Sword +1, Wishes
8 94–96 Sword +2
97–98 Sword +2, Charm Person
99–00 Sword +3

B: Basic characters (levels 1–3)

X: Expert characters (level 4+)

Sentient Swords Swords With a Special Purpose

Some magic swords have an innate intel- Some magic swords are imbued with a
ligence and personality, along with other special purpose. Such swords are ex-
special powers. See Sentient Swords, tremely powerful and are always sentient.
p38, for rules for determining the spe- See Sentient Swords, p38, for rules for
cial powers of a sentient sword. determining the powers of a sword with a
Probability: If the referee wishes to ran- special purpose.
domly determine whether a magic sword Probability: There is a 1-in-20 chance of
is intelligent, the probability is 30%. a magic sword having a special purpose.
The referee may choose to only place
such swords by design, rather than rolling
34 this chance randomly.
Sword +1, Energy Drain Sword +1, Light
Drains the life energy of its victims. On command, produces light in a 30’
▶▶ On a successful hit: The wielder may radius.
command the sword to drain the victim’s
life energy. Sword +2, Charm Person
▶▶ Energy drain: In addition to suffering Grants the wielder the ability to charm
normal damage, the target permanently other people.
loses one experience level (or Hit Die). ▶▶ Effect: This works in the same way as
This incurs a loss of one Hit Die of hit the magic-user spell charm person (see
points, as well as all other benefits due Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User
to the drained level (e.g. spells, saving Spells).
throws, etc.). A character’s XP is reduced
▶▶ Usage frequency: The power may be
to the lowest amount for the new level. A
used up to three times a week.
person drained of all levels dies.
▶▶ Charges: The sword may drain a total Sword +1, Locate Objects
of 1d4+4 levels. Once this many levels
have been drained, it becomes a normal Grants the wielder the ability to detect
magical sword +1. the presence of objects within 120’.
▶▶ Effect: This works in the same way
Sword +1, Flaming as the magic-user spell locate object (see
Bursts into flames, on command. When Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User
flaming: Spells).
▶▶ Usage frequency: The power may be
▶▶ Casts light: In 30’ radius.
used once per day.
▶▶ Can set things alight: Treated as a
torch, for purposes of setting things on Sword +1, Wishes
fire (e.g. a web spell).
▶▶ Inflicts fire damage: Which may have Has the power to grant the wielder’s
special effects on certain creatures. wishes (see Wishes, under Magic Items in
Core Rules).
▶▶ Grants an attack bonus: Against cer-
tain types of creature: ▶▶ Charges: The sword grants a total of
a. +2 vs trolls (or other creatures that 1d4 wishes.
cannot regenerate fire damage). ▶▶ Wishing: The wish must be spoken out
b. +2 vs pegasi, hippogriffs, and rocs loud by the wielder of the sword.
(or other bird-like creatures).
c. +3 vs treants (or other plant-based
creatures).
d. +3 vs undead.
▶▶ Duration: The sword blazes until
commanded to cease.

35
 Weapons
Magic Weapons CFT17: W 184mm H 146m
B: d4 X: d% Weapon
1–2 Arrows +1 (3d10 arrows)
1 3–12 Arrows +1 (Basic: 10; Expert: 2d6 arrows)
13–18 Arrows +2 (1d6 arrows)
2 19–27 Axe +1
28–30 Axe +2
31–33 Bow +1
34–43 Crossbow Bolts +1 (2d6 bolts)
44–45 Crossbow Bolts +1 (3d10 bolts)
46–52 Crossbow Bolts +2 (1d6 bolts)
3 53–55 Dagger +1
56 Dagger +2, +3 vs orcs, goblins, and kobolds
4 57–64 Mace +1
65–67 Mace +2
68 Mace +3
69–74 Sling +1
75–82 Spear +1
83–86 Spear +2
87 Spear +3
88–94 War Hammer +1
95–99 War Hammer +2
00 War Hammer +3, Dwarven Thrower

B: Basic characters (levels 1–3)

X: Expert characters (level 4+)

War Hammer +3, Dwarven Thrower

In the hands of a dwarf, this weapon may
function as a thrown missile weapon.
▶▶ Range: 60’.
▶▶ After being thrown: It returns to its
wielder’s hands.

36
mm

37
 Sentient Swords
If a magic sword possesses sentience (see Sentient Sword Communication
Swords, p34 for the likelihood), the
procedure on this page may be used to INT Reading Communication
determine its powers. (Alternatively, the 7 No Empathy
referee may select its qualities as desired.) 8 No Empathy
9 No Empathy
Rolling a Sentient Sword 10 No Speech
1. Special purpose: If the sword has a 11 Yes Speech
special purpose, see Special Purpose, 12 Yes Speech
p43 to determine what it is.
2. Intelligence and personality: The Sentient Sword Languages
sword’s INT is 1d6+6. (Swords imbued
with a special purpose always have INT
d100 Languages
12.) The sword has its own personality 01–50 Alignment tongue + 1
and should be played as an NPC. 51–70 Alignment tongue + 2
3. Communication: The sword’s INT 71–85 Alignment tongue + 3
determines the means by which it can 86–95 Alignment tongue + 4
communicate. See the table to the right. 96–99 Alignment tongue + 5
a. Empathy: The sword cannot com- 00 Roll twice again, adding results
municate directly, but empathically
informs the wielder of its powers Sentient Sword Powers
and how to use them.
b. Speech: The sword speaks out loud. INT Powers
The number of languages it knows 7 1 sensory power
is indicated by rolling on the lan- 8 2 sensory powers
guages table, to the right. Languag- 9 3 sensory powers
es should be selected by the referee. 10 3 sensory powers
c. Reading: The sword can read all
11 3 sensory powers
languages it can speak, as well as
magical inscriptions. 12 3 sensory + 1 extraordinary
4. Alignment: See the table to the right.
5. Powers: The sword’s INT determines
Sentient Sword Alignment
the number of powers it has. See the d20 Alignment
table to the right. Powers are described 1–13 Lawful
in the following pages. 14–18 Neutral
6. Ego: Sentient swords have an Ego 19–20 Chaotic
rating—a measure of their force of
personality. This is rolled on 1d12.
Swords imbued with a special pur-
38 pose always have an Ego of 12.
Using a Sentient Sword Control Checks
When one of the aforementioned cir-
Sentient swords grant the wielder special cumstances occurs, a control check is
powers beyond those of a normal magic required:
sword, but using one also carries risks.
1. Determine the sword’s Will score:
Activating Powers a. The sum of its INT and Ego.
▶▶ In hand: To use a power, the sword b. Plus one for each extraordinary
must be in the wielder’s hand. power the sword has.
▶▶ Concentration: The wielder must c. Plus 1d10, if the sword and the
concentrate to activate a power. wielder of are different alignments.
2. Determine the wielder’s Will score:
Alignment a. The sum of STR and WIS scores.
The alignment of the sword can only b. If the character has less than full hit
be determined by touching it. Doing so points, Will is reduced by 1d4 (or
may incur damage, if the character is of a 2d4, if the character has less than
different alignment to the sword: half hit points).
▶▶ Lawful swords: Inflict 1d6 damage per 3. Compare the Will scores. If the
round to neutral characters, and 2d6 per sword’s Will score is higher, it takes
round to chaotic characters. control of the character’s actions.
▶▶ Neutral swords: Inflict 1d6 damage When the Sword Takes Control
per round to non-neutral characters. The referee determines the behaviour of
▶▶ Chaotic swords: Inflict 1d6 damage the character, via the sword, for example:
per round to neutral characters, and 2d6 ▶▶ Jealousy: Discarding other weapons,
per round to lawful characters. or ignoring newly discovered magic
weapons.
Control ▶▶ Glory: Charging into battle, to gain
A sentient sword has its own personality, glory for the sword.
and can, at times, attempt to exercise ▶▶ Surrender: To a foe whom the sword
control over the person who wields it. A deems either more worthy of possessing
control check (see below) is triggered in it or more susceptible to being controlled.
any of the following circumstances: ▶▶ Indulgence: Making lavish expendi-
▶▶ First contact: Upon the character first tures for the sword. Purchasing expen-
touching the sword. sive sheaths, having jewels fitted, having
▶▶ Wounded: When the character is enchantments and wards applied, etc. The
reduced to half hit points or less. sword may force the character to spend
most of their money on such things!
▶▶ Jealousy: When another magic weap-
on comes into the character’s possession. When Control Ends
▶▶ Alignment difference: Upon every Once in control, the sword will only
use, if the sword and the character are of release the character when the circum-
different alignments. stance that triggered the control check
▶▶ Special purpose: If the sword has a is over, or when the sword is otherwise
special purpose: every time the special satisfied.
purpose is applicable. (e.g. when encoun-
tering a character or creature of the type
the sword is designed to slay.)
39
Extraordinary Clairvoyance
Enables the wielder to see through the

Powers eyes of another creature.

▶▶ Activation: The wielder must concen-
trate for one turn to activate this power.
Each power should be rolled on the table
▶▶ Range: The other creature must be
below. Duplicates should be re-rolled,
within 60’.
unless noted.
▶▶ Obstruction: Lead blocks this power.
Usage frequency: Unless a power’s de-
scription notes otherwise, it may be used ESP
at most three times a day.
Enables the wielder to read the thoughts
Sentient Sword Extraordinary Powers of another living creature.
d100 Power ▶▶ Activation: The wielder must concen-
01–10 Clairaudience trate in a specific direction to activate this
11–20 Clairvoyance power.
21–30 ESP ▶▶ Range: The other creature must be
within 60’.
31–35 Extra damage (dups. allowed)
▶▶ Comprehension: The wielder gains an
36–40 Flying
empathic understanding of the creature’s
41–45 Healing (duplicates allowed) thoughts.
46–54 Illusion ▶▶ Obstruction: Lead blocks this power.
55–59 Levitation
60–69 Telekinesis Extra Damage
70–79 Telepathy Increases the wielder’s strength for 1d10
80–88 Teleportation rounds. While the power is active, dam-
89–97 X-ray vision age inflicted by the wielder is multiplied
98–99 Roll twice again on this table by 4.
00 Roll 3 times again on this table Duplicates
If this power is rolled more than once, the
Clairaudience damage multiplier is increased by one for
each duplicate roll.
Enables the wielder to hear through the
ears of another creature. Flying
▶▶ Activation: The wielder must concen-
The wielder is able to fly for up to 3 turns.
trate for one turn to activate this power.
▶▶ Range: The other creature must be ▶▶ Movement rate: A speed of up to 360’
within 60’. (120’) is possible.
▶▶ Obstruction: Lead blocks this power. ▶▶ Free movement: Is possible in any
direction, including the ability to levitate
and to hover in mid-air.

40
Healing Telepathy
The sword heals damage. Enables the wielder to read the thoughts
▶▶ Effect: One point of damage is healed of another living creature.
per round, for six rounds. ▶▶ Concentration: The wielder must con-
▶▶ Usage frequency: This power may centrate in a specific direction to activate
only be activated once a day. this power.
▶▶ Range: The other creature must be
Duplicates
within 60’.
If this power is rolled more than once, the
duration of the power is increased by 6 ▶▶ Comprehension: The wielder gains an
rounds for each duplicate. empathic understanding of the creature’s
thoughts.
Illusion ▶▶ Bidirectional communication: The
wielder may also initiate a bidirection-
An illusion of the wielder’s choosing al, telepathic communication with the
manifests. This works in the same way creature, though it is not compelled to
as the magic-user spell phantasmal force respond.
(see Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-Us-
▶▶ Obstruction: Lead blocks this power.
er Spells).

Levitation Teleportation
The wielder is able to teleport, per the
Grants the wielder the ability to move magic-user spell (see Classic Fantasy:
up and down through the air for up to 3 Cleric and Magic-User Spells).
turns:
▶▶ Vertical: The wielder mentally directs X-Ray Vision
vertical movement at up to 20’ per round.
Allows the wielder to see through solid
▶▶ Horizontal: The character can push
objects.
against solid objects to move laterally.
Weight: A normal amount of weight can ▶▶ Through dense materials: Sight up to
be carried while levitating. 60’ through less dense materials (cloth,
water, wood) is possible.
Telekinesis ▶▶ Through stone: Sight up to 30’
through stone is possible.
By concentrating, the wielder is able to
▶▶ Obstructions: Sight through gold or
move objects or creatures within 120’ by
lead is blocked.
the power of thought.
▶▶ Searching: When used for the pur-
▶▶ Weight: Up to 2,000 coins of weight
pose of searching (see Searching, under
may be targeted.
Dungeon Adventuring in Core Rules),
▶▶ Movement: The target may be moved the wielder is guaranteed to notice secret
up to 20’ per round, in whatever direction doors or traps in the 10’ square area
the wielder wishes (including vertically). being examined.
▶▶ Resisting: A targeted creature may ▶▶ Concentration: Usage requires con-
save versus spells to resist. centration (the wielder cannot move).
▶▶ Duration: Up to 6 rounds. ▶▶ Usage frequency: May be used at most
▶▶ Concentration: If concentration is once per turn.
broken, the target falls. 41
Sensory Powers
Each sensory power should be rolled on
the table below, with duplicates re-rolled.
Usage frequency: Unless a power’s de-
scription notes otherwise, it may be used
without limit.

Sentient Sword Sensory Powers

d100 Power
01–10 Detect evil or good
11–15 Detect gems
16–25 Detect magic
26–35 Detect metals
36–50 Detect shifting architecture
51–65 Detect slopes
66–75 Detect traps
76–85 Locate secret doors
Detect Metals
86–95 See invisible objects The sword will point in the direction of
96–99 Roll an extraordinary power metal of a named type within 60’.
00 Roll twice again on this table ▶▶ Obstruction: Blocked by lead.

Detect Shifting Architecture

Detect Evil or Good The wielder can locate shifting walls or
The wielder can sense the intention to rooms up to 10’ distant.
do evil or good within 20’. (Note: some
potentially harmful things—e.g. animals, Detect Slopes
traps—are not evil.) The wielder can sense sloped floors
within 10’.
Detect Gems
The sword will point in the direction of Detect Traps
any gems within 60’. Up to three times a day, the wielder can
▶▶ Count: The wielder is also informed of sense traps within 10’.
the number of gems present.
▶▶ Obstruction: This power is blocked Locate Secret Doors
by lead.
Up to three times a day, the wielder can
find all secret doors within 10’.
Detect Magic
Up to three times a day, the sword can See Invisible Objects
detect magic within 20’. On command,
The wielder can see invisible or concealed
the magic may be caused to glow.
objects up to 20’ distant. (This power
does not reveal secret doors.)
42
Special Purpose Alignment Power
In addition to their sensory and ex-
The purpose of such swords is typical- traordinary powers, swords of special
ly to slay a certain type of character or purpose have an extra power when used
creature. The purpose may be rolled on to achieve their designated purpose (e.g.
the table below, or the referee may invent when attacking the enemy the sword was
others. designed to slay). This power depends on
the sword’s alignment:
Sentient Sword Special Purpose ▶▶ Lawful: Chaotic foes hit by the sword
d6 Target must save versus spells or be paralysed.
1 Arcane spell casters ▶▶ Neutral: The wielder gains a +1 bonus
to all saving throws.
2 Divine spell casters
▶▶ Chaotic: Lawful foes hit by the sword
3 Warriors (e.g. fighters or other
must save versus spells or be turned to
primarily combat-oriented, non-
spell casting classes, including stone.
non-spell casting demihumans)
4 Specific type of monster (deter-
mine randomly)
5 Lawful creatures (or chaotic
creatures, if the sword is lawful)
6 Chaotic creatures (or lawful
creatures, if the sword is chaotic)

43
44
45
 Open Game License
DESIGNATION OF PRODUCT IDENTITY equipment, magical or supernatural abilities or effects,
All artwork, logos, and presentation are product identity. logos, symbols, or graphic designs; and any other
The names “Necrotic Gnome” and “Old-School Essentials” trademark or registered trademark clearly identified as
are product identity. All text in the following sections is Product identity by the owner of the Product Identity, and
product identity: Introduction. which specifically excludes the Open Game Content; (f)
“Trademark” means the logos, names, mark, sign, motto,
DESIGNATION OF OPEN GAME CONTENT designs that are used by a Contributor to identify itself or
All text and tables not declared as product identity are its products or the associated products contributed to the
Open Game Content. Open Game License by the Contributor (g) “Use”, “Used”
or “Using” means to use, Distribute, copy, edit, format,
OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a
modify, translate and otherwise create Derivative Material
The following text is the property of Wizards of the Coast, of Open Game Content. (h) “You” or “Your” means the
Inc. and is Copyright 2000 Wizards of the Coast, Inc licensee in terms of this agreement.
(“Wizards”). All Rights Reserved.
2. The License: This License applies to any Open Game
1. Definitions:”Contributors” means the copyright and/ Content that contains a notice indicating that the Open
or trademark owners who have contributed Open Game Game Content may only be Used under and in terms of
Content; (b)”Derivative Material” means copyrighted this License. You must affix such a notice to any Open
material including derivative works and translations Game Content that you Use. No terms may be added to
(including into other computer languages), potation, or subtracted from this License except as described by the
modification, correction, addition, extension, upgrade, License itself. No other terms or conditions may be applied
improvement, compilation, abridgment or other form to any Open Game Content distributed using this License.
in which an existing work may be recast, transformed
3.Offer and Acceptance: By Using the Open Game Content
or adapted; (c) “Distribute” means to reproduce, license,
You indicate Your acceptance of the terms of this License.
rent, lease, sell, broadcast, publicly display, transmit or
otherwise distribute; (d)”Open Game Content” means the 4. Grant and Consideration: In consideration for agreeing
game mechanic and includes the methods, procedures, to use this License, the Contributors grant You a perpetual,
processes and routines to the extent such content does not worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license with the
embody the Product Identity and is an enhancement over exact terms of this License to Use, the Open Game Content.
the prior art and any additional content clearly identified 5.Representation of Authority to Contribute: If You are
as Open Game Content by the Contributor, and means contributing original material as Open Game Content,
any work covered by this License, including translations You represent that Your Contributions are Your original
and derivative works under copyright law, but specifically creation and/or You have sufficient rights to grant the rights
excludes Product Identity. (e) “Product Identity” means conveyed by this License.
product and product line names, logos and identifying
marks including trade dress; artifacts; creatures characters; 6.Notice of License Copyright: You must update the
stories, storylines, plots, thematic elements, dialogue, COPYRIGHT NOTICE portion of this License to include
incidents, language, artwork, symbols, designs, depictions, the exact text of the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of any Open
likenesses, formats, poses, concepts, themes and graphic, Game Content You are copying, modifying or distributing,
photographic and other visual or audio representations; and You must add the title, the copyright date, and the
names and descriptions of characters, spells, enchantments, copyright holder’s name to the COPYRIGHT NOTICE of
personalities, teams, personas, likenesses and special any original Open Game Content you Distribute.
abilities; places, locations, environments, creatures,

46
7. Use of Product Identity: You agree not to Use any 14 Reformation: If any provision of this License is held to
Product Identity, including as an indication as to be unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed only to
compatibility, except as expressly licensed in another, the extent necessary to make it enforceable.
independent Agreement with the owner of each element 15 COPYRIGHT NOTICE
of that Product Identity. You agree not to indicate
compatibility or co-adaptability with any Trademark Open Game License v 1.0 Copyright 2000, Wizards of the
or Registered Trademark in conjunction with a work Coast, Inc.
containing Open Game Content except as expressly System Reference Document Copyright 2000, Wizards of
licensed in another, independent Agreement with the the Coast, Inc.; Authors Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip
owner of such Trademark or Registered Trademark. The Williams, based on original material by E. Gary Gygax and
use of any Product Identity in Open Game Content does Dave Arneson.
not constitute a challenge to the ownership of that Product
System Reference Document Copyright 2000–2003,
Identity. The owner of any Product Identity used in Open
Wizards of the Coast, Inc.; Authors Jonathan Tweet, Monte
Game Content shall retain all rights, title and interest in
Cook, Skip Williams, Rich Baker, Andy Collins, David
and to that Product Identity.
Noonan, Rich Redman, Bruce R. Cordell, John D. Rateliff,
8. Identification: If you distribute Open Game Content You Thomas Reid, James Wyatt, based on original material by E.
must clearly indicate which portions of the work that you Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson.
are distributing are Open Game Content.
B/X Essentials: Adventures and Treasures © 2018 Gavin
9. Updating the License: Wizards or its designated Agents Norman, author Gavin Norman.
may publish updated versions of this License. You may use
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy: Treasures © 2018
any authorized version of this License to copy, modify and
Gavin Norman, author Gavin Norman.
distribute any Open Game Content originally distributed
under any version of this License. END OF LICENSE
10 Copy of this License: You MUST include a copy of this
License with every copy of the Open Game Content You
Distribute.
11. Use of Contributor Credits: You may not market or
advertise the Open Game Content using the name of any
Contributor unless You have written permission from the
Contributor to do so.
12 Inability to Comply: If it is impossible for You to comply
with any of the terms of this License with respect to some
or all of the Open Game Content due to statute, judicial
order, or governmental regulation then You may not Use
any Open Game Material so affected.
13 Termination: This License will terminate automatically
if You fail to comply with all terms herein and fail to cure
such breach within 30 days of becoming aware of the
breach. All sublicenses shall survive the termination of this
License.

47
 Index of Tables
Magic Armour and Shields 4 Sentient Sword Alignment 38
Magic Rings 18 Sentient Sword Communication 38
Magic Scrolls and Maps 30 Sentient Sword Extraordinary Powers 40
Magic Swords 34 Sentient Sword Languages 38
Magic Wands, Staves, and Rods 24 Sentient Sword Powers 38
Magic Weapons 36 Sentient Sword Sensory Powers 42
Miscellaneous Magic Items 6 Sentient Sword Special Purpose 43
Potions14 Type of Magic Armour 4

48
 Treasures
This book contains over 150 wondrous treasures of the
Classic Fantasy genre to tempt adventurers of all levels.

▶▶ Weapons and armour: Enchanted arms desired by

every warrior. Included are procedures for creating
sentient swords—the most awesome of all weapons.
▶▶ Scrolls, staves, and seeing stones: To enhance the
magical prowess of any spell caster.
▶▶ Magical miscellany: Alchemical concoctions, rings
of power, boots and cloaks woven with magic.
Requires Old-School Essentials Core Rules

Further Classic Fantasy genre books in the Old-School

Essentials product line:
Classic Fantasy: Genre Rules
Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells
Classic Fantasy: Monsters

ISBN 978-3-96657-013-8