Honoring the Goddesses and Gods in the Wiccan Witch Calendar

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Wicca is a modern pagan religious movement that worships the earth and nature and follows a lunar-based calendar. The Wiccan witch calendar, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a system that divides the year into eight seasonal holidays, or sabbats. These sabbats mark the changing of the seasons and celebrate the cycles of life and nature. The Wiccan witch calendar is based on the movement of the sun and the earth's seasons. It begins with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, which is celebrated as Yule. Yule marks the rebirth of the sun and the return of light, and is a time for introspection and renewal.


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Yule marks the rebirth of the sun and the return of light, and is a time for introspection and renewal. The next sabbat on the Wiccan witch calendar is Imbolc, which is held on February 2nd. Imbolc celebrates the first signs of spring and the awakening of the earth.

D&D 5E What are some good magical items for a level 1 character?

What are some good low power magical items for a level 1 character?

I ask this because a campaign I run, each character starts with 1 unique magical item that they wear. These items usually grant a little bit of power, such as +2 squares (10 feet) of movement, +4 HP, +1 attack, etc. I would like a list and suggestions for some magical items a character could have at level 1 similar to these.

Thanks in advance!

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Oofta

Legend

Is none an option? You want people to give people the sense of growth and attainment, if they start out with extra stuff it can take away some of the fun of getting things later on.

But if you're sold on the idea I would consider a couple of options. First, is to have little or no mechanical benefit. Yes, they have a magic flute that plays by itself and could be useful as a distraction in specific scenarios but it's mostly just a fun knick-knack.

Second is have something that grows with the character. They've inherited a magical sword that glows slightly in the dark. As the character grows in power, so does the sword until eventually it's a paladin's holy avenger. Or perhaps it's a pair of plain looking gloves that tingle slightly around treasure and eventually become gloves of thievery.

When coming up with items like this think of what it is you are trying to accomplish. If it's something special it won't be just a +1 to this stat or a simple mechanical benefit, it will have some way of adding fun RP opportunity to the game or character depth.

LordEntrails

Hero

I agree with Oofta. None is best. Second, the items you mention are not low level. +10 movement is actually a pretty big bonus. So are +4 HP or +1 attack (after all, that's the same bonus as +1 magic weapon).

Go with what Oofta suggests, family heirlooms that don't provide a mechanical benefit. Search the forums and the internet for "trinkets" or similar. They can be things like mentioned before, or things simple like a 'sundial' that doesn't need the sun to tell time. An unbreakable rope, a flask that when filled with dirty water makes it clean water, a figurine of a bird that sings when tipped over.

Let the players earn their rewards, it makes them more valuable.

Slit518

Adventurer

That is why I asked for suggestions. I didn't really feel like handing out too many mechanical benefits, but if I had to, I would.

Cernor

Explorer

If they're going to be starting with magic items (given magic items are generally a Big Deal in 5e), why not go big? The Paladin starts with a Holy Avenger, the Rogue has a Ring of Invisibility, the wizard has a Robe of the Archmagi, and the Barbarian has a Vorpal Greatsword. They slaughter their way through any foe who dares stand up to them; gaining a few levels, saving a kingdom or two, then. Their items are stolen in the night.

Spend the next 6 months of campaigning chasing the thief across the world, getting tantalizingly close but always falling behind just enough for the thief to escape. Let them get level-appropriate loot and toss it aside "because it isn't my Overpowered Freebie (TM)!". As their desperation builds, and the players spiral into alcoholism to cope with the mind-numbing loss of their cool stuff, let them catch the thief and reveal the bad news: (S)he pawned the items years ago for a couple of beers, and has been running ever since because of the party's reputation for righteous/despotic vengeance.

Or you can do what [MENTION=6801845]Oofta[/MENTION] said, that's probably a more sane option. Fluff items which do interesting things are generally more fun than +speed/damage/saves, and given that 5e magic items are supplementary bonuses (rather than built-in to the game's math), you can be perfectly capable without them until level 8 or so, when nearly everything resists non-magical weapon damage.

Eltab

Lord of the Hidden Layer

Magic items that do what a cantrip does, but only a few times a day, can be cool and effective. Like the canteen mentioned above emulates an older version of the Create Holy Water spell.

I liked the 4e Basket of Everlasting Provisions, and for flavor* - where the fun part comes in - describe a 'theme' for the food it provides.
- Basket with a holy symbol on top provides 'kosher' food on religious holidays
- food from a beat-up old Basket has bits and chips missing out of it, like the food was dropped from the cupboard to the tabletop. Also puts out a bunch of crumbs from time to time.
- Elven-made Basket provides a lot of vegetarian meals
- Dwarven-made Basket provides weak ale, not water, in most cases
- Food has something to do with the regional climate: venison in forests, roast beef in civilized areas, unidentifiable jerky in the desert

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FormerlyHemlock

Hero

What are some good low power magical items for a level 1 character?

I ask this because a campaign I run, each character starts with 1 unique magical item that they wear. These items usually grant a little bit of power, such as +2 squares (10 feet) of movement, +4 HP, +1 attack, etc. I would like a list and suggestions for some magical items a character could have at level 1 similar to these.

Thanks in advance!

A rope that turns to steel whenever you are holding it.

Last edited: Apr 24, 2016

sydbar

Explorer

I am in a human only, no magic till a character finds out about it, and other races are just fairy tales campaign. All of us start with a a "legacy" item which is basically a masterwork item that can be enchanted, if we find out about magic.

Eltab

Lord of the Hidden Layer
All of us start with a a "legacy" item which is basically a masterwork item that can be enchanted

That actually sounds like a fun concept*. Hopefully your DM can follow through on it.

* despite using 3e terms that did not make the transition to 4e or 5e

TwinPeaksGuy

Explorer

Ideas for characters at level 1-3:

There's a table on DMG pg 143 of minor quirks. Pick one of those. An earring with the guardian property, adding +2 to initiative, is both worth it and an opportunity for cool RP with the players (The earring can whisper little warnings like "Duck now" or "They've arrived").

If your item is a weapon, add the quality "counts as a magical weapon for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage" but make it a +0 to hit or to damage. Maybe also give a weapon one of the quirks from pg 143, or maybe not. Maybe using it gives a player one of the 3-4 bullet points for a feat, but certainly not the whole feat.

pre-Silvered weapons. They overcome resistance for a significant list of creatures, worth it for many campaigns.

Items that allow the owner to cast one of the following cantrips of your choosing: Light, prestidigitation, druidcraft, thaumaturgy, spare the dying, mage hand, minor illusion, mending. Several races get a cantrip right out of the box, and those are all way more utility than combat affecting.

Items that give a single racial ability from a race other than the character using it. Examples: give a stout halfling rogue a cloak that gives the Mask of the Wild wood elf racial feature. Or give a human a wooly hat that gives them the equivalent of the Mountain Born racial trait for Goliaths.

Unusual materials. Like a shield made from bulette carapace and hickory, or a golden dragon scale. It's still the same +2 to AC as a simple wooden shield, but maybe the druid likes it better. Maybe you have a breastplate made from hook horror carapace, thus becoming usable for a druid (and your druid may be glad to keep that one well past 5th level).

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It is a time for purification and preparing for the new growth to come. Following Imbolc is Ostara, held on the spring equinox. Ostara celebrates the balance between light and dark, as the days become longer and the earth begins to bloom. It is a time of fertility, renewal, and new beginnings. Beltane, held on May 1st, is the next sabbat on the Wiccan witch calendar. Beltane is a celebration of the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. It is a time for joy, passion, and celebrating the sensuality of life. The summer solstice, known as Litha, is celebrated on June 21st. Litha is the longest day of the year and marks the height of summer. It is a time of abundance, growth, and honoring the sun's energy. Following Litha is Lammas, held on August 1st. Lammas is the first harvest festival and celebrates the abundance of the earth. It is a time of gratitude, reaping what has been sown, and sharing with others. The next sabbat on the Wiccan witch calendar is Mabon, held on the autumn equinox. Mabon celebrates the balance of light and dark, as the days become shorter and the earth prepares for winter. It is a time of gratitude, reflection, and preparing for the coming winter months. The final sabbat on the Wiccan witch calendar is Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. Samhain marks the end of the year and the beginning of the dark half of the year. It is a time to honor ancestors, reflect on mortality, and celebrate the thinning of the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds. Overall, the Wiccan witch calendar is a way for Wiccans to honor and connect with the natural cycles of the earth and the seasons. It provides a framework for celebration, spiritual practice, and connecting with the divine. Each sabbat on the wheel of the year holds its own unique significance and offers opportunities for personal growth and reflection..

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