New Magic Item: Lyre of Animals

Soon on The Bardess’ Library #4! Orpheus, son of Apollo, achieved many magical effects with his music, among which the taming of ferocious beasts.

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Lyre of Animals

Aura strong conjuration and enchantment; CL 13th

Slot none; Price 75,000 gp; Weight 3 lbs.

Description

This golden lyre was originally crafted by Orpheus, the greatest bard of Greece, son of Apollo, who infused part of his persuasion magic in it. It grants a +2 circumstance bonus on Perform (string instruments) checks. A bard with an archetype tied to nature (GM judgment) gains a +1 level bonus on his archetype-specific performances’ effects while playing the lyre. By succeding at a DC 15 Perform (string instruments) check, the bearer can achieve the following effects:

-calm animals (at will)

-speak with animals (3/day)

-summon nature’s ally V (animals only, 1/day).

Construction

Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, calm animals, speak with animals, summon nature’s ally V, creator must be a bard of at least 12th level with the bardic performance class ability; Cost 37,500 gp