The Gauntlet of Tamus is an artifact from the Spelljammer campaign setting.[1] This heavy steel gauntlet is named for Colonel Tamus Ewdun, the giff mercenary who first discovered it.
Description[]
The gauntlet of Tamus is a heavy steel gauntlet made of light chain mail and sheathed with metal plate. The gauntlet has become a much-prized weapon for the giff, an item so great in power and danger combined that it would suit no other race. The gauntlet of Tamus is currently worn by General Saerlg Tomojak, giff diplomatic envoy to the Rock of Bral. His violent temper, untamed even after years of military discipline, makes him a poor diplomat; nevertheless, people consider what Saerlgs angry fist can do and concede to his wishes. As such, the giff have received many "favors" from Prince Andru in return for keeping Brals terrain intact.
History[]
The origin of the gauntlet of Tamus remains unknown, despite claims to the contrary by many sages. It was first discovered by a giff mercenary, named Colonel Tamus Ewdun, within a cave on an asteroid in the Calotian system. Tamus wore the gauntlet into battle against some very surprised elves in an isolated skirmish during the Unhuman Wars, and found the gauntlets ability to generate explosions of tremendous force much to his liking. Though he soon succumbed to excessive damage in battle (mostly caused by the gauntlet), Tamus secured a place for himself in giff folklore. The gaunlet of Tamus is the perfect giff weapon: it looks impressive when worn with a uniform, it does tremendous amounts of damage, and the explosions are fantastic displays of thunder and fury. It matters very little that the wearer is subject to damage as well; any true giff would laugh in the heart of such an explosion the mark of a great warrior.
Powers[]
- Invoked. The Gauntlet can create an explosion three times per day, not unlike a fireball but without flames, that does 5d8 hp damage to any opponent within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of it. The blast is centered on the gauntlet, subjecting the wearer to half damage. The gauntlets explosion can, if used against ships, do 1d4 hull points damage.
- Curse. The Gauntlet shrinks to fit the hand of its wearer, and cannot be removed until the person dies.
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References[]
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, "Bazaar of the Bizarre", Dragon Magazine Issue #159, July 1990, (TSR Inc.), Unique devices, page 18