Spellsink Scarab

Price (Item Level): 2,000 gp (6th)

Body Slot: Throat

Caster Level: 11th

Aura: Moderate; (DC 20) abjuration

Activation: Immediate (command)

Weight:

Exotic and arcane symbols circumscribe this scarab-shaped brooch.

You can activate a spellsink scarab whenever you would take hit point damage from a spell or psionic power. A scarab has 3 charges, which are renewed each day at dawn. Spending 1 or more charges reduces the damage dealt to you by the spell or power (to a minimum of 0 points of damage).

1 charge: Reduce damage by 2d6 points.

2 charge: Reduce damage by 3d6 points.

3 charges: Reduce damage by 4d6 points.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, greater dispel magic.

Cost to Create:

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 138.