Crown of Yarus (Magic Crown)

The crown of Yarus is an artifact that dates to the time of the Cataclysm. Broken when Yarus was struck by a falling pillar, the three pieces of the crown were scattered about the tower. Some came under guard, others felt into forgotten rooms and places.
This was unfortunate, for it is only through the power of the crown that Yarus could reenter the world and finish the game that bound so many souls to the tower.
The crown is made of intricately laced polished steel, fitted with diamonds (10,000 gp). Anyone who puts on the crown must make a save vs. magic. If the save fails, the person hears voices and suffers the effects of a fear spell. The person has the urgent need to remove the crown. If the save succeeds, then the PC hears the distant voice of Yarus calling saying “Come, noble one, come to me and fit me with my rightful crown. Journey (directions).” The directions given are toward the Khas room in terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “forward,” etc. The directions are for the shortest possible route. These directions continue for one turn before the character must make another save as above. As long as the PC continues to save, the directional messages continue.
If the crown is placed on the skull of Yarus, it slowly floats off the floor, followed by Yarus's scattered bones. All settle with great serenity into the form of a skeleton seated again at a Khas board (see Chess Game.) A moment later finds the ghostly blue form of Yarus surrounding his bones.
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