Black Crown of Aerdy (Magic Crown)

This evil headgear was worn by one of the original overkings of the House of Naelex in the ancient Great Kingdom. Whether the crown was enchanted by an evil wizard, or whether it merely became a receptacle for the overking's cruel spirit is not known. The powers of the crown exist only to recreate the greatness and wickedness of the fallen empire.
Once donned, the crown cannot be voluntarily given up. It raises Intelligence by +2 and Wisdom by +3 (to racial maximums) and confers one level of magical ability. Characters who aren't wizards or priests can select one level of ability-player's choice, priest or wizard.
When the crown is put on, and each month thereafter, character must save vs. spell or become lawful evil, and then must save again vs. spell or be overcome with megalomania Once both of these are in effect, the character must make a saving throw vs. spell each month or lose a point of Constitution. Any character totally drained by the crown becomes a spectre guarding it. The crown can be removed only by use of a wish or equivalent. While this removes the benefits of the item, only then can the alignment change be reversed by remove curse and atonement spells, while the character's personality is restored only with a heal spell. 
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Category:Magic Crowns