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title: Scarab of Protection
description: A magical amulet shaped like a scarab that can protect against various magicks.
date_pub: 2024-10-26T01:12:19.000-04:00
section: magic items
content_type: feature
short_code: m1s0p
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A small, golden medallion shaped like a beetle and inlaid with a single, round, glowing, white gem in the center.

-   While held in hand for 1 round, an arcane inscription appears on the edge of the amulet revealing its nature.
-   Wielder gains advantage on saves vs spells.
-   Wielder is protected from all types of curses (including Finger of Death).
    -   Each curse that is nullified triggers a Usage Die check.
-   When wielder fails a saves vs spells, can trigger a Usage Die check to turn that failure into a success.

### Usage Die

-   Starts at d10.
-   After each use, roll the current die, and on a 1-2, the die drops one step (d10 -> d8 -> d6 -> d4 -> 1), as the glow becomes dimmer.
-   When no more charges are left, it becomes inert.