Maelstrom Tomes

Maelstrom Tomes:

In the darkness of the abyss the Great Lake of Fire illuminates its shores with an eldritch glow of burning floatstone. And on the shores of this fearsome place lies the ancient and terrible city of Enoch.

The erstwhile capital of the lower planes, Enoch rises from the burning coast like a monolith of obsidian and black marble. And behind the massive walls and fortifications exists a world of depravity and horror. Demons and necromancers rule over the damned inhabitants te with an iron fist. And all pay homage to the mighty House Aries which rules the Abyss with a dark and terrifying intensity.

To maintain their power Demon Princeps and Succubus Queens employ scores of sorcerers and necromancers that create and enchant powerful items to bolster their armies with incredible magical powers and strength. And among the most desired and prized items they create are the mighty Maelstrom Tomes.

Bound in precious Krakenhide and crackling with dark energy these immensely powerful spellbooks contain mighty spells and an elaborate set of binding enchantments. The power of these spellbooks is such that the memory of the bearer is enhanced and amplified allowing them not only to memorize more spells, but also gives them enhanced casting ability. Spells cast while holding a maelstrom time are amplified and their effects gain devastating additional effects. While each of these venerable books has its own character, the influence of House Aries can be seen and felt everywhere around the bearer.

However this power comes at a cost, and only the mightiest of sorcerers dare use this item without fear of their minds being torn and shattered by the mere act of opening it’s cursed bindings. Rare and beautiful, Maelstrom tomes are a treasured commodity and few are the heroes that can acquire such a mighty and elite artifact.

Credit: Dominik Maral