Amulet of Nefarious Souls

== Amulet of Nefarious Souls (Level 15) ==
Item Level: 15
Price: 6,500 gp
Usage: Worn, neck
Bulk: —
Category: Magical
Group: Necromancy
=== Description: ===
The Amulet of Nefarious Souls is a dark, sinister artifact, forged from blackened silver and adorned with a pendant containing a swirling, ethereal gem that seems to trap flickering shadows within it. This gem is said to house the souls of those who have committed unspeakable acts in their lifetimes, their malevolent spirits now bound to serve the amulet's wearer.
=== Traits: ===
* Magical
* Necromancy
* Evil
=== Abilities ===
==== Aura of Malevolence: ====
While wearing the Amulet of Nefarious Souls, you gain a +2 item bonus to Intimidation checks. Additionally, once per day, you can attempt to Demoralize a creature within 30 feet as a free action when you successfully hit it with a melee attack.
==== Soul Shield: ====
Activate [Reaction] envision, Interact; Frequency once per day; Trigger You are about to take damage from a spell or magical effect; Effect The amulet absorbs the souls' energy within it, granting you resistance 15 to the triggering damage type for 1 round.
==== Soul Siphon: ====
Activate [Two Actions] envision, Interact; Frequency once per day; Effect You drain the essence of a nearby creature to empower yourself. Target one living creature within 30 feet. The target must succeed at a DC 34 Fortitude save or become drained 2. You gain temporary Hit Points equal to twice the target's level, which last for 1 hour.
==== Spirit Guardian: ====
Activate [Three Actions] envision, Interact; Frequency once per day; Effect You summon a malevolent spirit bound within the amulet to protect you for 1 minute. The spirit manifests as a ghostly figure that occupies your space and provides you with the benefits of the spell "Spirit Guardians" heightened to 7th level. The spirit attacks any creature you designate within the area of effect.
==== Soul's Whisper: ====
Activate [One Action] envision, Interact; Frequency once per day; Effect You consult the nefarious souls within the amulet for guidance. The GM provides you with a hint or a piece of useful information related to your current situation, akin to the effect of the "Augury" spell but with a necromantic and evil twist.
==== Necrotic Empowerment: ====
While wearing the amulet, you can cast "Harm" heightened to 6th level once per day, using your spell DC.
=== Craft Requirements ===
* You must be an expert in Crafting.
* You must have the ability to cast 8th-level necromancy spells.
* The amulet must be crafted in a ritual involving the binding of malevolent spirits, performed during a new moon in a place of darkness and death.
The Amulet of Nefarious Souls is a potent and malevolent artifact, bestowing its wearer with the power of bound souls and necromantic energy. It is an ideal item for necromancers, evil sorcerers, and dark priests seeking to augment their powers with the tormented spirits of the damned.