DEVIOUS AND VICIOUS
Illus. by D. Martin
Devious and Vicious are two kukris that were once wielded by a set of fraternal twins—one male and one female. Belgrath and Corselan, as the twins were respectively named, were the children of a solider who died in battle before they were born. Their mother perished during childbirth. Orphaned at such a formative age, the twins were steadfastly attached to each other and no one else. Together, they actively invented ways to discourage adoptive parents from separating them, mostly by getting themselves into trouble. The two were eventually DEVIOUS LEGACY RITUAL hired by a wizard who put their mischievous skills to use and armed them with the kukris. One ritual is required to unlock all the abilities of Devious. (DC 15) Both Items: As Belgrath and Corselan grew Words that Dance Circles: You must into adolescence, they became successful cat successfully deceive three different targets by using Bluff checks. Cost: 2,000 gp. Feat Granted: burglars, not only to feed themselves, but also to provide for the malnourished children of the Least Legacy (Devious). orphanage to which they belonged. In doing so, the twins eventually stumbled upon the WIELDER REQUIREMENTS Most wielders of Devious are rogues or bards. home of a wizard. They evaded his magical Martial characters with more access to wards easily and looted the place’s valuables, including two magical Along with its twin, Vicious, this kukri skills, such as rangers and barbarians, assists its wielder in subterfuge might also find the blade valuable. blades. When the wizard showed up
CHAPTER 3
HISTORY
ITEMS OF LEGACY
Devious and Vicious are kukris—heavy, curved knives with the sharp edge on the inside of the curve. Their blades are made from steel that has been polished to a reflective surface. Nonlegacy Game Statistics: +1 kukri; Cost 2,308 gp. Omens: The blades of both kukris are so reflective that each can be used as a small steel mirror (see page 127 of the Player’s Handbook). Devious and Vicious never require sharpening, regardless of use.
at the orphanage, Belgrath and Corselan expected to be on the receiving end of his arcane wrath, but the old man adopted them instead. The wizard came to care a great deal for Belgrath and Corselan, both as his children and valued pawns in his stratagems. The old mage quickly realized the twins had awakened hidden abilities in the identical kukris, so he formally entrusted the blades to the siblings. Devious: Devious was given to Corselan, who became a huckster of the highest order, especially when her brother needed to be bailed out of trouble. Despite the dangers they faced, the twins enjoyed their missions. They made up the wizard’s trusted inner circle, and the trio became an influential force in the land, united by their family bond. (DC 20; Words That Dance Circles) Vicious: Vicious was given to Belgrath, who became a terrible force to be reckoned with, especially when his sister was in peril. Despite the dangers they faced, the twins enjoyed their missions. They made up the wizard’s trusted inner circle, and the trio became an influential force in the land, united by their family bond. (DC 20; Eyes That Draw Blood)
Table 3–13: Devious
——————— Personal Costs ——————— Wielder Attack Save Hit Point Skill Point Level Penalty Penalty Loss Loss 5th — — — — 6th — — — — 7th — — 2 — 8th –1 — — 3 9th — –1 — — 10th — — — 3
Abilities Devious synergy Devious mastery +1 keen kukri Devious eavesdropper 1/day — Completed twin
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