Deep Ark Games Presents

The Black Book of Relics 100 Magic Items for 5e Adventures

Sacred remains, crown relics, war tribute, hag hoards, pacts, and the nameless. Every entry carries an attunement rite, past bearers, rumors & rivals, and a named condition of destruction.

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The Black Book of Relics

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PDF + softcover POD + premium hardcover POD. 100 entries across 10 families. Every entry illustrated. No stock art.

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Digital Edition

PDF + VTT Ready

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High-resolution PDF optimized for screens and tablets. Discovery-card format for quick table reference. Print-at-home friendly.

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The Banner of Bent Knee — artwork — The Banner of Bent Knee

The Bishop's Hand — artwork — The Bishop's Hand

The Censer of the Long Vigil — artwork — The Censer of the Long Vigil

The Blooded Edge — artwork — The Blooded Edge

The Helm of Bram Who Fell Twice — artwork — The Helm of Bram Who Fell Twice

The Loom Tooth — artwork — The Loom Tooth

The Heart of the Bone Wife — artwork — The Heart of the Bone Wife

The Dewdrop Lens — artwork — The Dewdrop Lens

The Oathless Ring — artwork — The Oathless Ring

The Mirror of the Untruth — artwork — The Mirror of the Untruth

The Gold Death Mask — artwork — The Gold Death Mask

The Scholar's Lamp — artwork — The Scholar's Lamp

The Hollow Crown — artwork — The Hollow Crown

In the act of creation, the One was wounded. Creation bears the Wound. Sin deepens it; mercy heals it.

The Relics are organized by provenance — origin and creator — not by effect. The Crown's Legacy speaks of fallen monarchies. The Sacred Remains carry the weight of saints. The War Tribute remembers battles that ended kingdoms. The Hag's Hoard whispers from cottage doorways. The Pact's Bargains are signed in blood and sealed in smoke.

Every relic in this book belongs to the shared world of the Black Book Series. Use them whole, borrow a single thread, or transplant every entry into a setting of your own.