A magic item inspired by Phlox's version, here. Approaching from my premise that +1s are boring magic items, how can I adapt the classic periapt of wisdom?
The periapt of wisdom is shaped like a little homunculus bound to the two ends of the loop that form the necklace from which it hangs--as if being pulled apart.
When you wear the periapt of wisdom, 3x/day you may ask it "What do you think I should do?" concerning a specific topic. When you do so, a literal imp and angel appear on your shoulder. They are invisible and inaudible to all but you (or those with second sight).
The angel will dispense good, practical, and safe advice. It will clearly inform you of dangers. While dungeoneering, this advice can sometimes be maddening: give up this life of adventure, go back to town, marry that handsome blacksmith, settle down.
The imp will dispense advice that will allow you to most expediently complete your goal or achieve great power and wealth. While dungeoneering, this can border on the insane: step into the portal, simply take the golden chalice on the pressure plate, choke the magic mouth with your companion's body.
If you ever wholly take the advice of one entity versus the other (instead of taking neither or both), you notice it gets a little larger.
Every 4 times you do this, you either gain:
- +1 Wisdom while you wear the periapt, max +3 (angel)
- Cast a random 1st level spell while you wear the periapt (devil)
After 12 times of taking one of the entity's advice, it devours the other. It no longer appears when you ask the periapt a question.
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