Sunday, July 28, 2013

A thought about magical treasures

Why is it that the only magic items you ever see around are things that are useful for adventuring? There never seems to be, for instance, any magically-animated paintings (ala Harry Potter), enchanted farm or craft tools, potions of fertility, or things like that. Maybe I should make a chart about it. In the meantime here's all the ideas I could think of int 20 minutes and I'd love to hear your suggestions if you're reading this.

  • Enchanted painting or tapestry: Figures seem to move on their own (possibly able to talk)
  • Book with living illustrations
  • Book that reads self aloud
  • Lens that reads other books around
  • Robe or dress with scintillating patterns
  • Robe or dress that changes color to match mood or environment
  • Robe or dress that seems to be lighter than air?
  • Cufflinks that fasten themselves
  • Vest that buttons itself/bodice that laces itself
  • Cloth or clothes that can't be ripped or stained
  • Potion of fertility
  • Potion of contraception
  • Potion of Sleep
  • Hallucinogenic potion
  • Hair tonic potion
  • Self-pulling plow
  • Enchanted seeds
    • Size of plant
    • Abundance of produce
    • Fast-growing
    • Don't need watered
  • Fenceposts/chicken coop of repelling predators
  • Net or fishing lure that charms aquatic creatures when cast
  • Musical instrument that can play itself
  • Musical instrument that always stays in tune
  • Musical instrument that can play in multiple keys
  • Musical instrument that creates its own accompaniment
  • Cask of Liquid Gold (endless beer)
  • Decanter of endless wine
  • Shaker of endless salt
  • Grinder of endless pepper
  • Boots of foot massaging
  • Living/dancing toys
  • Self-playing chess set
  • Self-shuffling cards
  • Self-rolling dice
  • Cheating cards
  • Cheating dice
  • Scissors/knife that never go dull
  • Tools that work by themselves
    • Hammer and tongs
    • Hammer and saw
    • Loom
    • Strand twister (rope)
    • Needle, sewing
    • Needles, knitting
    • Cauldron/pan
    • Washtub
    • Broom/mop/duster
    • Self-sweeping broom/mop/duster
    • Hairbrush/mirror/makeup brushes
    • Whetston
  • Clothesline of rapid drying
  • Vat that can cure leather/dye cloth quickly
  • Essence of flavor
  • Wallet, alarm
  • Wallet, trapped

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