The Amulet of Echoes is a finely crafted amulet, adorned with an intricate arrangement of shifting blues and whites, resembling a resonating soundwave. The gemstone embedded within pulses softly, matching the wearer's heartbeat, creating an aura that emanates a faint, enchanting hum. When worn, it exudes an allure, drawing the attention of others and providing an uncanny persuasiveness to the user's words.
Ability:
- The amulet grants its attuned wearer a +2 bonus to Charisma-based skill checks, notably for persuasion and intimidation.
- Its unique ability, "Voice of Echoes," allows the wearer to cast the Suggestion spell once per day without expending a spell slot.
To attune to the amulet, the wielder must wear it for a long rest. The amulet's power slowly seeps into the consciousness of the wearer, enhancing their voice and commanding presence. After a long rest, the attunement process is complete. The daily Suggestion spell usage recharges after a long rest, and the amulet subtly glows and hums softly, resonating with the user's heartbeat while recharging.
Curse of Self-Absorption:
The attuned wearer gradually becomes engrossed with their voice, and an unhealthy obsession begins to form. They must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw whenever an opportunity arises for them to speak persuasively or authoritatively. Failure results in them impulsively speaking, trying to sway others or take command, even if it's not the best course of action. This compulsion can cause them to inadvertently divulge secrets or compromise the party's position, potentially creating interpersonal conflicts or strategic challenges.
This curse poses a constant risk, making the wielder susceptible to acting recklessly in situations where discretion is crucial, making them vulnerable to exploitation by cunning adversaries who recognize this vulnerability. The attuned must maintain awareness and self-restraint to overcome the curse's influence and avoid its detrimental consequences.