Ring of Gaxx
The Ring of Gaxx is a powerful artifact in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
Publication history
Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1976)
The Ring of Gaxx first appeared in the fourth supplement to the original D&D rules, Eldritch Wizardry (1976).[1]
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition (1977-1988)
The Ring of Gaxx was also mentioned in the original 1979 Dungeon Master's Guide.[2]
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989-1999)
The Ring of Gaxx was further developed in 1993's Book of Artifacts.[3]
Dungeons & Dragons 3.0 edition (2000-2002)
The Ring of Gaxx appeared in the Epic Level Handbook (2002).[4]
Description
The Ring of Gaxx is a ring of platinum set with an unusual stone which cannot be identified even by a dwarf or jeweler. The stone has nine faces and can be turned so that any of the nine faces points forward. Each of these nine positions has a separate power, and can be used on command. However, the stone will frequently turn at random by itself. It is impossible to mark either the stone or the band in any way.
References
- ↑ Gygax, Gary; Blume, Brian (1976), D&D Supplement IV: Eldritch Wizardry, Lake Geneva WI: TSR, pp. 43–44
- ↑ Gygax, Gary (1979), Dungeon Masters Guide, Lake Geneva WI: TSR
- ↑ Cook, David. Book of Artifacts. (TSR, 1993)
- ↑ Collins, Andy, and Bruce R. Cordell. Epic Level Handbook. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002