Idol of Apostasy
Idol of Apostasy is a D&D 3.5 magic item (Wondrous Item) from —. Price 66,000 gp; Caster level 11.
- Type
- Wondrous Item
- Price
- 66,000 gp
- Caster Level
- 11
Idols of apostasy are tools used by evil priesthoods (especially the church of Tiamat) to shatter the faith and values of members of good churches. For good people, looking upon the seductive debauchery depicted in the idol jeopardizes all their beliefs.
This object appears to be a dual-faced alabaster idol, approximately 2 feet in height. One side depicts a scene of a seductive succubus luring a paladin to commit lascivious acts. The other side portrays a scene of graphic and excessive violence committed by a kindly goodwife or mother. The acts personalize themselves to the individual, changing form to depict loved ones and respected figures.
Looking at an idol is the only thing required to activate it. Even if initially resisted, the idol continues to try to subvert the viewer's will. The first time a character of good alignment views an idol, she must attempt a DC 19 Will save. If the save fails, the subject's normal moral inhibitions are suppressed and her conscience is silenced, such that the subject is suddenly willing to commit acts she would normally never consider. (The viewer's alignment is instantly transformed to its polar opposite.) A paladin might murder innocents mercilessly; a priestess of love might slaughter a young couple at their wedding. The suppression of the subject's morals is permanent until broken by a break enchantment spell. It is entirely likely that a religious character will require atonement before she regains the favor of her deity - if forgiveness is even possible, depending on what acts were committed.
If a viewer of an idol succeeds on the save, she is protected from that idol's effect for 24 hours, but must attempt another save if she views the item again after that time has passed.
Moderate enchantment, CL 11th; Craft Wondrous Item, remorseless charm; Price 66,000 gp; Cost 33,000 gp + 2,640 XP; Weight 8 lbs.
Source: Dragons of Faerûn