Moradin's Gauntlet
I
t is said that long ago when Moradin forged the first
dwarves from metal and gemstones, he also crafted a
gauntlet with the power to rule his new creation. He
bestowed this gauntlet on the first King of the
Dwarves, and the king used it to rule his people for
many years. Over time the gauntlet was passed from
one heir to another until eventually, due to fighting
between clans, the gauntlet was lost. Thought to be gone
forever, the gauntlet somehow made it into the hands of the
albino dwarves of Chult, who have kept it secret and safe for
generations.
Moradin's Gauntlet
Wonderous Item, Artifact (requires attunement)
Anyone who attempts to attune to Moradin's Gauntlet must
succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure
the attunment is unsuccessful and you suffer two levels of
exhaustion.
Once attuned to the gauntlet, you gain the following
benefits while wearing it:
You gain a +1 to attacks and damage with blunt weapons
and axes held with the gloved hand, and all attacks made
with a weapon in this hand are considered magic. The
bonus increases to +2 against orcs, goblinoids, and giants.
This bonus is in addition to any bonuses from the weapon
or other effects.
Your Constitution score increases by 2 (maximum of 20).
You have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks
made to interact with dwarves.
Dwarven Attunement
If a dwarf attunes to the gauntlet they also gain the following
benefits while wearing it:
You have immunity to poison damage.
The range of your darkvision increases to 120 feet
You gain double your proficiency bonus with artisan's tools
related to blacksmithing, brewing, and stonemasonry.
Non-Dwarven Attunement
If a non-dwarf attunes to the gauntlet they also gain the
following benefits:
You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and
have resistance against poison damage.
You have darkvision to a range of 60 feet.
You can speak, read, and write dwarvish
Curse of the Unworthy
The gauntlet bears a curse that affects any non-
dwarf who becomes attuned to it. Even if the
attunement ends, the curse remains. With each
passing day, the creature's physical appearance and
stature become more dwarf-like. After seven days,
the creature looks like a typical dwarf, but the
creature neither loses its racial traits nor gains the
racial traits of a dwarf. The physical changes
wrought by the gauntlet aren't considered magic in
nature (and therefore can't be dispelled), but they
can be undone by any effect that removes a curse,
such as a greater restoration or remove curse spell.
Moradin's Blessings
Moradin's Gauntlet has four charges. You may expend a
charge to gain one of the following benefits:
Fury of Moradin
You call upon the fury of Mordain to smite your enemies and
deal an additional 2d6 radiant damage on a melee attack with
a weapon in your gloved hand. You may use this ability once
per turn as a free action after you hit.
Protection of Moradin
You ask Moradin to shield you from your enemies. Gain a +2
bonus to armor class until the start of your next turn. Using
this ability is a bonus action.
Moradin's Resolve
Moradin bolsters your resolve and helps you fend off harmful
effects. Gain advantage on all saving throws until the start of
your next turn. Using this ability is a bonus action.
If all four charges are spent there is a 10% chance that the
gauntlet deals 4d6 radiant damage to the wearer, who is then
no longer attuned to the gauntlet. The gauntlet regains all
four charges at dawn each day.
Bill Buchalter | @BillBuchalter | u/wbbuch
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