Crystal Hypnosis Ball

This cursed item is indistinguishable from a normal crystal ball. However, anyone attempting to use the scrying device becomes fascinated for 1d6 minutes, and a telepathic suggestion is implanted in his mind (Will DC 19 negates).

The user of the device believes that the desired creature or scene was viewed, but actually he came under the influence of a powerful wizard, lich, or even some power or being from another plane. (The DM should choose the controller to fit his or her campaign.) Each further use brings the crystal hypnosis ball gazer deeper under the influence of the controller, either as a servant or a tool. The DM decides whether to make this a gradual or sudden affair, according to the surroundings and circumstances peculiar to the finding of the crystal hypnosis ball and the character locating it. Note that throughout this time, the user remains unaware of his subjugation.

Prerequisites: Not applicable; this is a minor artifact and cannot be created.

Cost to Create: Not applicable.

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (version 3.5), page 275.