Message Ring (Magic Ring)

The message ring is used to record and convey messages, and it is often used to transmit “direct orders” from a superior to an underling. Such rings are used in businesses, bureaucracies, religions, and military units. The user of the ring looks into its inset gem, speaks a command word, then speaks a one-minute message. When the command word is spoken again, the speaker's face appears on the gem and the message is repeated. The gem will speak three times in this fashion and is then emptied, at which point a new message may be placed. The command word is chosen by the holder of the ring, and a new wearer may choose a new command word-and, therefore, a new message. The command word is usually known by the two correspondents but not by the bearer, so a message may be lost but rarely intercepted. Spells such as contact other plane reveal the nature of the command word. The DM may use an intercepted message ring to send the heroes off on new adventures, as the message is usually of some import and secrecy (otherwise a common scroll would do the task). Alternately, the message ring could be found empty, and the heroes could use it themselves. The ring can be used twice per day; presumably to send a message and to return a response.
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