This week, Rediscovered Realms is reaching deep into the mouth of Acererak the Lich to see what powerful polyhedral artifact we can draw out.
Will it be common, rare, or dare I hope, a “LEGENDARY” limited edition set? Come with us to find out.
While checking out at one of my favorite game/book stores last week I heard a ghastly groan from behind the counter.
A quick glance revealed the source. There was a cubically cardboard “yawning” portal visage of Acererak, the demilich.
Within the confines of his shadowed molars were several puffy plastic pouches.
“What is THAT?” I asked the proprietor.
“THAT is Acererak’s Treasure,” she stated.
“They’re random sets of Dungeons & Dragons custom dice with a random coin. There are some sets that are valued at over $100.”
“Reach into his mouth and pick your pack . . . if you dare,” she challenged me.
Intrigued (but not wanting to lose a hand), I balked.
“How’s if YOU draw one for me, fair Shopkeep?” I proposed.
With lightning alacrity, her arm shot into the mandibular cavity and seemed to get stuck.
For a moment I stared, wondering what kind of foul witchcraft was being wrought upon her by this ravenous paper-formed wizard of the undead.
I was about to assist when suddenly her arm came free, revealing a clenched palm containing my new treasure.
BTW: Back in renaissance Venice, there were these gaping-mouthed metal or stone “post office” boxes embedded in the walls throughout the city, each one called “Bocca di Leone” (“Lion’s Mouth”).
The idea was that Venetians could rat-out their fellow citizens by dropping anonymous tips into these boxes.
BUT . . . the legend was that if you were lying, the mouth would bite your hand off!
It’s been 2 weeks since then, and Acererak’s smooth sack (keep it clean now) has been sitting on my desk waiting to be unleashed.
Ready to see what’s inside?
Each Dungeons & Dragons Acererak’s Treasure Pack Dice Set contain the following:
1 random plastic or metal dice set
1 random metal ability coin
1 random colored D&D embroidered dice bag
Who is Acererak, you ask?
Check out this Forgotten Realms wiki to learn more!
According to Sirius Dice’s webpage, my coin is . . . COMMON.
But what about the dice?
They appear to be called: “Tahitian Sunset” and are considered a slight cut above as UNCOMMON.
If Acererak’s orifice wasn’t so stingy, it could have been possible to get a RARE “Illusory Metal” set like this:
But as cool as those are, they aren’t the most valuable. That honor goes to the “Arctic Grove Limited Edition” and “Sapphire Grove Limited Edition” LEGENDARY sets. Looks like they are valued around $180.
My “Tequila Sunrise”, er, “Tahitian Sunset” dice value?
$15.99
Not quite the equivalent of the purchase price, but hey, I had fun and got a cool coin & dice bag as part of the purchase!
How about you?
Are you willing to risk a saving throw against Lich Halitosis for some potentially powerful artifacts that can change your (gaming) life?
Other News from The Realms
Our hearts go out to the 1,100 employees being laid off by Hasbro (Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering). Thank you for the imagination & creativity you brought into the world, and I hope the road rises up to meet you and lead you to something wonderful.
Discovery of ancient frescoes from “The Tomb of Cerberus” just this October. Seems like D&D to me!
D&D Cookie Cutters by MagicalCookieCutters on Etsy! Make a saving throw to add sprinkles.
That’s another week, Brave Companions! As this year wraps and we hasten towards the next, I’ll be sitting down and spending some time goalsetting & designing as many upcoming glorious 2024 life adventures as possible.
There are so many big treasures I am seeking. But, when life provides some seemingly meager artifact, instead of disappointment, I resolve to recall to mind that sage old advice, “Don’t look a gift lich in the mouth”.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” -George Bernard Shaw
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