Before diving into this review, I would like to thank Aenarion’s Coven for providing us with a digital copy of Legendary Equipment of Pale Master; with this supplement, we can incorporate new and original magical items into a D&D5e campaign.
Legendary Equipment of Pale Master is a product written by Italian authors (though entirely in English) and designed with international tastes in mind. It is a 13-page compendium for D&D5e that features four magical items and a narrative hook on how to obtain them in a campaign.
You can find this small compendium only in digital format on DriveThruRPG for the price of $4.95 (approximately 4.60 euros) or on Aenarion’s Coven Etsy profile at the same price.
In Search of New Magic Items
Legendary Equipment of Pale Master opens with a brief introduction about the history of the warlord Stepanov, the sacrifices he had to make and how he lost everything, succumbing to temptation and ultimately corruption.
This manual provides a narrative hook that allows a party of 4-5 players, approximately at the ninth level, to acquire four magical items that were originally owned by the Pale Master.
To obtain these items, the group of adventurers will have to defeat undead creatures tied to Stepanov until they encounter the warlord himself, who has now become a “puppet” in the hands of the Pale Master.
The power of the items increases based on how many of them are worn. With the complete Pale Master set, their power is at its maximum.
Layout and Readability
I appreciated the layout of Legendary Equipment of Pale Master. Aside from a letter that aims to enhance immersion during reading, the rest of the text is very well-organized and readable. The double-column layout, classic font, and parchment-colored background are always a good solution.
I found the images in Legendary Equipment of Pale Master evocative and perfectly themed. They were able to capture my attention and gave me many ideas on how to incorporate these items into a campaign. It’s incredibly easy to write an adventure dedicated to them!
Conclusions of the Review of Legendary Equipment of Pale Master
In conclusion, this kind of manual is not essential for playing a D&D5e campaign; however Legendary Equipment of Pale Master proves to be a valuable addition for treasure hunters who are not afraid of the undead.
I believe that this booklet can be valuable for embarking on an unplanned side quest if the group wishes to engage with undead creatures or collect a set of magical items.