[Thaumatology] Magic Item Design Game

[coronatiger]

Originally Posted by coronatiger

Next: The Maiden's Distress

I take the liberty of answering my own question, since nobody else does.

The Maiden's Distress is a cursed gold ring with no adornments. It is currently worn by Queen Zeta, given to her as her wedding ring. The ring can only be removed by the person who put the ring on the finger in the first place, in the current case, her husband King Epsilon. I don't think he's very nice.

The ring ensures pregnancy at the first opportunity, and increases dramatically the chances for multiple births. Once pregnant, the wearer is doomed to die as soon as she has given birth. The ring (almost) guarantees that the pregnancy is carried to fruition; no sickness or injury that doesn't kill the mother can endanger the fetuses. Removing the ring after conception has no effect on the current pregnancy, but the ring is dormant until the former wearer dies.

Next: The Emerald Ruby