The Nexus of Fate is a Very Rare DnD 5e homebrew wondrous item that allows attunement to manipulate destiny, reroll rolls, and unleash force damage, albeit with a minor curse. Download it free for Foundry VTT.
✨ Item Overview
Today’s ‘Loot of the Day’ unveils the mysterious Nexus of Fate, a wondrous item that appears as a swirling purple orb, contained within a crackling blue runic circle. This enigmatic artifact whispers of cosmic power, promising to twist the very threads of destiny. Its dark, swirling core seems to absorb light, while the surrounding runes hum with an unstable, lightning-like energy, reflecting a boundless void. Its metallic frame hints at ancient craftsmanship, perhaps from a bygone era when powerful beings sought to control the universe’s inherent chaos.
Using the Nexus of Fate in Play
Attuning to the Nexus of Fate grants you Entwined Destiny, providing advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that would manipulate your personal fate, like curses or specific divination magic. Strategically, this offers a powerful defense against enemy spellcasters. Once per day, its Cosmic Ripple ability allows you to reroll any d20 roll for yourself or an ally, a truly game-changing power that can turn the tide of battle or a crucial skill challenge. For a more direct approach, the Void Channel lets you unleash a powerful burst of force energy, pushing foes away. However, be wary, as the constant whispers of the void will make discerning subtle details challenging.
This item is perfect for a character who loves controlling the narrative and embraces cosmic mystery. What choices will you make when destiny is yours to command?
🔑 Key Facts
- Wondrous Item, Very Rare, requires attunement.
- Grants advantage on saving throws against effects that alter your fate (e.g., bane, modify memory, divination).
- Allows a once-per-day reaction to reroll any d20 roll made by a creature within 30 feet.
- Unleash a 15-foot cube of 4d8 force damage, pushing creatures 10 feet on a failed DC 15 Dexterity save.
- Emits dim purple light in a 5-foot radius while attuned.
- Imposes disadvantage on Intelligence (Investigation) and Wisdom (Perception) checks for discerning subtle details due to a curse.
- Legend claims it was forged by primordials from a tear in reality, holding a fragment of the raw cosmic void.
- Includes a free, ready-to-use download for Foundry Virtual Tabletop (Foundry VTT).
📜 Item Stats
| Type | Wondrous Item |
| Rarity | Very Rare |
| Attunement | Requires Attunement |
| Entwined Destiny (Passive) | You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would alter your fate (e.g., bane, bestow curse, modify memory, divination spells targeting you specifically). You also emit dim purple light in a 5-foot radius. |
| Cosmic Ripple (Reaction, 1/day) | As a reaction when you or a creature you can see within 30 feet makes a d20 roll, you can choose to reroll that die. The creature must use the new roll. This choice can be made after the original roll, but before any effects of the roll occur. |
| Void Channel (Action, 1/Long Rest) | As an action, you unleash a surge of chaotic energy. Each creature in a 15-foot cube originating from you must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 4d8 force damage and is pushed 10 feet away. On a successful save, half damage and not pushed. |
| The Whisper of the Void (Curse) | While attuned, you have disadvantage on Intelligence (Investigation) and Wisdom (Perception) checks made to discern subtle details (e.g., reading faint inscriptions, overhearing hushed conversations). |
An ancient artifact said to be a tear in the fabric of reality, containing a fragment of the raw cosmic void. It pulses with untold energies, its swirling depths reflecting both the infinite possibilities and the crushing inevitability of fate. Legends claim it was forged by primordials seeking to bind chaos itself.
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⬇️ Download for Foundry VTT
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nexus of Fate do in DnD 5e?
The Nexus of Fate is a Very Rare wondrous item that grants its attuned wielder control over destiny, allowing advantage on fate-altering saving throws, a powerful d20 reroll, and an area-of-effect force damage ability.
What are the drawbacks of attuning to the Nexus of Fate?
While attuned to the Nexus of Fate, you gain the Whisper of the Void curse, imposing disadvantage on Intelligence (Investigation) and Wisdom (Perception) checks when trying to discern subtle details like faint inscriptions or hushed conversations.
Is the Nexus of Fate available for Foundry VTT?
Yes, the Nexus of Fate homebrew magic item includes a free download compatible with Foundry Virtual Tabletop, making it easy to integrate into your online DnD 5e campaigns.
How does ‘Entwined Destiny’ protect against fate alteration spells?
Entwined Destiny grants advantage on saving throws against spells and effects specifically designed to alter or divine your future, such as Bane, Bestow Curse, Modify Memory, or targeted divination spells, reflecting its power over destiny.
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