The Skull of Wind’s Echo is a rare DnD 5e homebrew brooch that grants advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and allows the user to create a gust of wind.
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Unlock the Power of the Winds with The Skull of Wind’s Echo
The Skull of Wind’s Echo is a remarkable brooch that embodies the power of the sky. Intricately crafted from bone and adorned with silver feathers, its dark purple gemstone emanates a mysterious aura. This brooch not only enhances your perception of the environment but also grants you the ability to cast Command (Level 1 Level 1 Enchantment ) spell.
Passive Effect: While attuned to this item, you gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks in open spaces, allowing you to detect distant sounds and movements more easily.
Active Effect: Once per short rest, you can invoke Whispering Gale to create a powerful 30-foot gust of whispering wind emanating from you. This can be used as a level 1 Command Spell:
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options:
Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most direct route, ending its turn if it moves within 5 feet of you.
Drop. The target drops whatever it is holding and then ends its turn.
Flee. The target spends its turn moving away from you by the fastest available means.
Grovel. The target has the Prone condition and then ends its turn.
Halt. On its turn, the target doesn’t move and takes no action or Bonus Action.
Drawback: The power of the winds comes at a price. While attuned, you suffer disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, as the winds are as unpredictable as they are powerful.
This brooch was once owned by the famed wandering bard Althea, who disappeared during a cataclysmic storm. The Skull of Wind’s Echo reminds all who hold it of the vast and unpredictable power of nature.
🔑 Key Facts
- Type: Wondrous Item (brooch)
- Rarity: Rare
- Passive Effect: Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks in open spaces
- Active Effect: Create a 30-foot gust of wind once per short rest
- Drawback: Disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws while attuned
- Lore: Crafted by the Skyward Shaman of the Zephyr Peaks
📜 Item Stats
| Passive Effect | Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks in open spaces |
| Active Effect | Whispering Gale: Speak a command to create a 30-foot gust of wind; once per short rest (Command Spell Level 1) |
| Drawback | Disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws while attuned |
Crafted by the Skyward Shaman of the Zephyr Peaks, this brooch was last worn by the wandering bard Althea, who vanished in a mysterious storm. When held, it carries a faint sound of distant winds.
🎲 Free Magic Items for DnD
Want to use The Skull of Wind’s Echo in your campaign? Download the free token below — perfect for VTTs like Roll20 or Foundry, or print it out for your table!
⚔️ Foundry VTT Macro
Create the The Skull of Wind's Echo directly in your world — with one click.
This Script Macro creates two fully configured items in Foundry VTT: the The Skull of Wind's Echo item and the Whispering Gale feature, complete with Active Effects, damage rolls, saving throws, and an unidentified state for mystery-first reveal at the table. No modules required. Recharge: 1× per short rest.
In Foundry, click the macro hotbar at the bottom. Click any empty slot or open the Macro Directory and hit Create Macro.
In the macro editor, make sure the type is set to Script (not Chat). Give it a name like The Skull of Wind's Echo.
Copy the macro below, paste it into the editor, and click Save Macro.
Click the macro button in the hotbar. Optional: select a token first — items will be added directly to that character’s sheet. With no token selected, they appear in the World Items sidebar.
Macro & item by RuneForge Studio · Free to use in your campaign
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Whispering Gale ability work?
The Whispering Gale ability allows you to speak a command to create a gust of wind in a 30-foot area, usable once per short rest.
What is the lore behind the Skull of Wind’s Echo?
This brooch was crafted by the Skyward Shaman of the Zephyr Peaks and was last worn by the bard Althea, who vanished in a storm.
Can multiple characters attune to the Skull of Wind’s Echo?
Only one character can attune to the Skull of Wind’s Echo at a time, as it requires attunement to gain its benefits.
What classes benefit most from The Skull of Wind’s Echo in DnD 5e?
Bards and Rangers benefit most from the Skull of Wind’s Echo due to their reliance on Wisdom (Perception) checks. The gust of wind can also aid in controlling the battlefield, enhancing their support capabilities.
How does The Skull of Wind’s Echo compare to similar official DnD 5e items?
The Skull of Wind’s Echo is similar to the Cloak of the Bat, which allows for flight and stealth, but focuses more on perception and environmental manipulation.
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