Appendix A: Magic Items and Technology - Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Appendix A: Magic Items and Technology

This appendix describes magic items and futuristic technology that appear in the adventures.

Magic Items

The following magic items are presented in alphabetical order.

  • Daoud's Wondrous Lanthorn
  • Heretic
  • Staff of Ruling

Technology

This section presents technological devices and weapons that have special rules. The items are presented in alphabetical order. See the Dungeon Master's Guide for more information on Firearms, such as laser pistols and antimatter rifles.

On many D&D worlds, these devices are strange and unfamiliar anomalies, if they exist at all. If you're nervous about including such technology in your game, you can limit the number of energy cells the characters discover during their adventures. Most devices are useless without them.

Due to their rarity, these items are priceless.

Left (Top to Bottom): Needler Pistol, Paralysis Pistol, Bandolier of Grenades. Middle: Antigravity Belt. Right (Top to Bottom): Laser Pistol, Robot Controller, Laser Rifle
Left (Top to Bottom): Needler Pistol, Paralysis Pistol, Bandolier of Grenades. Middle: Antigravity Belt. Right (Top to Bottom): Laser Pistol, Robot Controller, Laser Rifle
  • Antigravity Belt
  • Concussion Grenade
  • Sleep Grenade
  • Needler Pistol
  • Paralysis Pistol
  • Powered Armor
  • Robot Controller