A witch face shadow is a visual effect that creates the illusion of a witch's face appearing in shadowy or dimly lit areas. This optical phenomenon often occurs during spooky or Halloween-themed events, where lighting techniques are employed to enhance the eerie atmosphere. The witch face shadow is typically achieved by strategically placing a light source, such as a spotlight, behind an object or structure with a desired shape – oftentimes resembling a witch's face. When the light shines through or around the object, it creates a shadow that mimics the features of a witch, such as a pointed hat, a hooked nose, and a sinister grin. The effect of witch face shadows can be quite dramatic and captivating, especially when combined with other spooky decorations, fog machines, or eerie music. It adds an element of mystery and suspense to the environment, enticing viewers with a sense of the supernatural.
Trinkets
When you make your character, you can roll once on the Trinkets table to gain a trinket, a simple item lightly touched by mystery. The DM might also use this table. It can help stock a room in a dungeon or fill a creature’s pockets.
| d100 | Trinket |
|---|---|
| 01 | A mummified goblin hand |
| 02 | A piece of crystal that faintly glows in the moonlight |
| 03 | A gold coin minted in an unknown land |
| 04 | A diary written in a language you don’t know |
| 05 | A brass ring that never tarnishes |
| 06 | An old chess piece made from glass |
| 07 | A pair of knucklebone dice, each with a skull symbol on the side that would normally show six pips |
| 08 | A small idol depicting a nightmarish creature that gives you unsettling dreams when you sleep near it |
| 09 | A rope necklace from which dangles four mummified elf fingers |
| 10 | The deed for a parcel of land in a realm unknown to you |
| 11 | A 1-ounce block made from an unknown material |
| 12 | A small cloth doll skewered with needles |
| 13 | A tooth from an unknown beast |
| 14 | An enormous scale, perhaps from a dragon |
| 15 | A bright green feather |
| 16 | An old divination card bearing your likeness |
| 17 | A glass orb filled with moving smoke |
| 18 | A 1-pound egg with a bright red shell |
| 19 | A pipe that blows bubbles |
| 20 | A glass jar containing a weird bit of flesh floating in pickling fluid |
| 21 | A tiny gnome-crafted music box that plays a song you dimly remember from your childhood |
| 22 | A small wooden statuette of a smug halfling |
| 23 | A brass orb etched with strange runes |
| 24 | A multicolored stone disk |
| 25 | A tiny silver icon of a raven |
| 26 | A bag containing forty-seven humanoid teeth, one of which is rotten |
| 27 | A shard of obsidian that always feels warm to the touch |
| 28 | A dragon's bony talon hanging from a plain leather necklace |
| 29 | A pair of old socks |
| 30 | A blank book whose pages refuse to hold ink, chalk, graphite, or any other substance or marking |
| 31 | A silver badge in the shape of a five-pointed star |
| 32 | A knife that belonged to a relative |
| 33 | A glass vial filled with nail clippings |
| 34 | A rectangular metal device with two tiny metal cups on one end that throws sparks when wet |
| 35 | A white, sequined glove sized for a human |
| 36 | A vest with one hundred tiny pockets |
| 37 | A small, weightless stone block |
| 38 | A tiny sketch portrait of a goblin |
| 39 | An empty glass vial that smells of perfume when opened |
| 40 | A gemstone that looks like a lump of coal when examined by anyone but you |
| 41 | A scrap of cloth from an old banner |
| 42 | A rank insignia from a lost legionnaire |
| 43 | A tiny silver bell without a clapper |
| 44 | A mechanical canary inside a gnome-crafted lamp |
| 45 | A tiny chest carved to look like it has numerous feet on the bottom |
| 46 | A dead sprite inside a clear glass bottle |
| 47 | A metal can that has no opening but sounds as if it is filled with liquid, sand, spiders, or broken glass (your choice) |
| 48 | A glass orb filled with water, in which swims a clockwork goldfish |
| 49 | A silver spoon with an M engraved on the handle |
| 50 | A whistle made from gold-colored wood |
| 51 | A dead scarab beetle the size of your hand |
| 52 | Two toy soldiers, one with a missing head |
| 53 | A small box filled with different-sized buttons |
| 54 | A candle that can’t be lit |
| 55 | A tiny cage with no door |
| 56 | An old key |
| 57 | An indecipherable treasure map |
| 58 | A hilt from a broken sword |
| 59 | A rabbit’s foot |
| 60 | A glass eye |
| 61 | A cameo carved in the likeness of a hideous person |
| 62 | A silver skull the size of a coin |
| 63 | An alabaster mask |
| 64 | A pyramid of sticky black incense that smells very bad |
| 65 | A nightcap that, when worn, gives you pleasant dreams |
| 66 | A single caltrop made from bone |
| 67 | A gold monocle frame without the lens |
| 68 | A 1-inch cube, each side painted a different color |
| 69 | A crystal knob from a door |
| 70 | A small packet filled with pink dust |
| 71 | A fragment of a beautiful song, written as musical notes on two pieces of parchment |
| 72 | A silver teardrop earring made from a real teardrop |
| 73 | The shell of an egg painted with scenes of human misery in disturbing detail |
| 74 | A fan that, when unfolded, shows a sleeping cat |
| 75 | A set of bone pipes |
| 76 | A four-leaf clover pressed inside a book discussing manners and etiquette |
| 77 | A sheet of parchment upon which is drawn a complex mechanical contraption |
| 78 | An ornate scabbard that fits no blade you have found so far |
| 79 | An invitation to a party where a murder happened |
| 80 | A bronze pentacle with an etching of a rat's head in its center |
| 81 | A purple handkerchief embroidered with the name of a powerful archmage |
| 82 | Half of a floorplan for a temple, castle, or some other structure |
| 83 | A bit of folded cloth that, when unfolded, turns into a stylish cap |
| 84 | A receipt of deposit at a bank in a far-flung city |
| 85 | A diary with seven missing pages |
| 86 | An empty silver snuffbox bearing an inscription on the surface that says "dreams" |
| 87 | An iron holy symbol devoted to an unknown god |
| 88 | A book that tells the story of a legendary hero's rise and fall, with the last chapter missing |
| 89 | A vial of dragon blood |
| 90 | An ancient arrow of elven design |
| 91 | A needle that never bends |
| 92 | An ornate brooch of dwarven design |
| 93 | An empty wine bottle bearing a pretty label that says, "The Wizard of Wines Winery, Red Dragon Crush, 331422-W" |
| 94 | A mosaic tile with a multicolored, glazed surface |
| 95 | A petrified mouse |
| 96 | A black pirate flag adorned with a dragon's skull and crossbones |
| 97 | A tiny mechanical crab or spider that moves about when it’s not being observed |
| 98 | A glass jar containing lard with a label that reads, "Griffon Grease" |
| 99 | A wooden box with a ceramic bottom that holds a living worm with a head on each end of its body |
| 100 | A metal urn containing the ashes of a hero |
Donjons et Dragons 5 - D&D 5
Occultesque
Spellcasters have odd taste; their ability to enchant objects coupled with such interests often manifest bizarre belongings. Magical trinkets aimed to ease one’s workload are common, as are enchanted objects with very niche uses. Here are some objects you might find in a magician's lair.
Why settle for an all-purpose tool when you can create something oddly specific?
1d100 Magical Trinkets
- Bolts of fabric, they mimic and duplicate patterns.
- Elk skull with gemstone eyes, ensures that spirits summoned are among the wisest.
- Ceramic jar, changes sand into salt.
- Faerie thread, wrap it around a finger to remember glimpses of the future.
- Pure golden canary in a cage, memorizes and recite rituals.
- Cage containing an eternal cricket, detects the influence of necromancy.
- Pearl-rimmed glasses, protect the wearer from eye strain and visual fatigue.
- Crystal, can store and release 1 cubic foot of fire, water, earth or air.
- Broom, seeks out dust and destroys it.
- Tiny crystal, obscures (but does not remove) dust and stains in a room.
- Pelt of a werewolf, the wearer can borrow the creature’s increased senses.
- Powdered silver, restores food to a fresh state.
- Metal-sheathed vial with a needle cap, fill it with blood to know one’s karma.
- Obsidian candle, burns swiftly and conjures doors in solid walls.
- Augury bones, draw upon the life essence of the caster for accuracy.
- Set of brass keys, can’t unlock anything but always detect traps inside a lock.
- Ring of transparent gemstone, controls a bound poltergeist.
- Boots, always pleasantly warm and waterproof.
- Deck of tarot cards, the painted figures move and speak to the user.
- Mole teeth amulet, when worn allows one to get a full night’s rest while sleeping on dirt.
- Immortal orb weaver spider, spins expensive, fine crystal webs.
- Broken shortsword, points to the current strongest swordsman in the world.
- Tongue piercing, prevents demons from detecting the wearer’s lies.
- Spectacles of colored glass, allow one to see lingering spirits and hidden poltergeists.
- Talking, sentient hat with excellent (antiquated) fashion sense.
- Picnic basket, keeps all food inside fresh for three times as long.
- Ring of stone, can light and extinguish candles from up to 30 ft away.
- Set of chimes, make beautiful songs on still nights.
- Golden skin of a serpent, enchantingly beautiful to creatures not of this world.
- Hawthorn wand, turns small objects ethereal for an hour.
- Mithril needle, twitches in the presence of a righteous, pure heart.
- Red ribbon, when worn it engenders trust in nature spirits.
- Amulet to protect against possession by spirits.
- Gargoyle statue, detects and disintegrate all birds within a 5 mile radius.
- Silver flute, summons a gremlin with a goblet of seltzer water.
- Animated quill, it can understand Common and Elvish and transcribes anything it hears.
- Bookshelves, fill themselves with illusory books.
- Pear tree, feeding birds the fruit allows one to inhabit their body.
- Red silk gloves, turn water into pure, clean blood.
- Ceremonial athame used to pierce spellbooks and steal their secrets from the pages.
- Shards of pure ice, spread them on a windowsill to bring snow or sleet.
- Gemstone, contains a ghost who devours books and reads them in the author’s voice.
- Wand of ebony, will devour low-level spell scrolls and gain charges of that spell.
- Strange mirror, conjures a replica of the viewer to try on clothing.
- Small pocketbook, when placed under a bed it records the dreams of anyone who sleeps there.
- Crimson robes, make the wearer appear more slim.
- Immortal albino rat, will eat and destroy any object given to it.
- Cloak made of mummy wrappings, transmutes the wearer’s curses into blessings.
- Compass made of bone, always points the way to nearby zones of nondetection.
- Discarded insect carapaces, place under a pillow to spark transformation.
- Palm mirror, allows you to speak with yourself from past lives.
- Pseudo-holy water, turns to salt when poured on a cursed object.
- Silver flask, refills itself with cider-scented lamp oil every day at noon.
- Small statuettes of faceless people, they animate to perform housework.
- Eight rings, each can store eight seconds of audio each and replay them.
- Feathers from a great bird, when waved about they allow one to see wind.
- Magnetic disc, slowly turns metal it touches into redwood.
- Cursed graveyard soil, cast in the wind to point the way to disaster.
- Blue lotus plant, crush and use to flavor a soup in order to increase one’s vitality.
- Lantern, burns with blue flames that point the way to secrets.
- Ring of twisted metal, buzzes when you’re about to say something ‘bad’ for the situation.
- Eyepatch, allows one to project their vision up to 30ft away.
- Spoon and ladle, will animate to stir and serve automatically.
- Curtains, creates an illusory window when drawn.
- Jar of fireflies, dispels illusions.
- River stones, when dropped into water turn it to whiskey.
- Bat in a cage, detects the movement of great nocturnal predators.
- Black pearl, used to forge a contract with dragons.
- Carved elderwood in the shape of a skull, mutters half-truths.
- Pair of boots, walk the wearer home if they pass out.
- Loafers, allow the wearer to ascend ladders without ever slipping or tiring.
- Mote of water, seeks out dying plants to gently douse.
- Glass globe, when filled with water creates illusory fish inside.
- Clear marbles, their presence calms the spirit and soothes the mind.
- Gemstone ring, can shift color and turn one’s mood from negative to positive.
- Hourglass, counts down the days until the next Great War.
- Bone shards, allow the holder to form a contract with the spirit of a slain animal.
- Pen that has absorbed latent knowledge from previous owners.
- Slim metal needle, will animate to repair lightly damaged clothing.
- Tiny genie in a cage, gives advice on how to word ‘Wishes’ properly.
- Pair of golden bells, each will ring whenever its sibling does.
- Key, any lock closed with it turns invisible.
- Fire stolen from the ancestor spirits, objects burned are returned to the Other Realm.
- Nightgown, allows the wearer to turn restless sleep into lofty dreams.
- Large golden scale, glows hot whenever a dragon is born.
- Seeds that grow a hot pepper plant, its fruit tempts devils and demons alike.
- Pair of silver rings, bury one with a body to borrow their skills.
- Sentient pen, “offers” suggestions on writing.
- Tiny automaton, critiques its owner’s craftsmanship.
- Set of twenty intricate whistles, make different bird noises when blown.
- Bag of teeth, look like pure gold coins until 77 days after they trade hands.
- Golden goblet, dispenses lofty but achievable quests.
- Cauldron, turns water into steam.
- Jar of powder, instantly dries out food.
- Blessed charm, bestows good luck upon newborns.
- Headband, steals painful memories from the wearer while they sleep.
- Golden fishing hook, when dropped into water creates illusory bait.
- Bouquet of flowers, remain fresh as long as they rest upon a gravestone.
- Silken blanket, always displays a clear view of the night sky.
- Chess board, the pieces cannot be moved by except by verbal command.
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Magical trinket
By u/MeatTheBall, this random table was shared on r/d100.
"I've always loved the idea of trinkets that leave you thinking or allow you to interact with them in some way shape or form."
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RollA beautifully crafted silver pocket watch that works but the hands tick backwards.
A crystalline ring in the shape of a dragon that changes colors
An enchanted jar that holds a little gelatinous cube, which eats any material you drop into it.
An ornate wooden music box that can play any song of your choice at the cost of 1 gold piece
A hyper realistic looking wax apple
A Copper ring that disappears every other day, only to reappear the following day on the finger it was put on.
A human tooth, carved in the shape of a heart kept in a little glass bottle
A bag of different colored rocks of various shapes and sizes
A small drawing of a young man chopping wood that changes every once in awhile.
A tiny pebble that inexplicably weighs 20 pounds
A feather that turns black when dipped in ink
A wooden hand with the ring finger missing
An acorn with a little green sprout that retreats when exposed to sunlight.
A clay tablet with indecipherable symbols
A lock that any key can open
A set of six sided dice with lewd pictures on each of the faces
A spool of thread that coils up when you touch the spool.
A stone that is deceptively soft and squishy.
A small flute that plays the same note no matter how you blow into it or what holes you cover
A gold ring where the gemstone levitates out of the socket, following wherever the ring goes
A metal fork but the prongs move occasionally
A small statue of a god that glows when near gold
A ring that turns the finger it's on invisible.
A dodecahedron made of glass that when activated projects a night sky, complete with shooting stars and constellations.
A chess board that magically moves the pieces when issued commands
A golden egg that wobbles every once in awhile (After a day while attuned to it, a random pet pops out, which is friendly to the holder)
A deep indigo colored sapphire, which holds a raging thunderstorm inside of it. Dark grey clouds shift inside the gemstone, and flashes of lightning streak across them from time to time.
A set of dice, each made from a different precious gemstone
A sphere made of steel, which has numerous rods sticking out of it. Twisting the rods in a particular order allows them to be removed, and reveal a trinket inside.
A glowing orb that has a hidden button on it. Pressing it reveals several smaller orbs inside, which escape the orb and start to orbit it, like planets around a star. Pressing the button again causes the spheres to retreat back into the glowing one.
A pewter figurine of a pegasus with a switch underneath it. Flipping the switch causes the pegasus’ wings to flap in unison.
A honeycomb intricately carved from marble and polished to a fine finish.
A jade figurine of a lion. Pulling the tail causes the lion to roar.
A box with a small metal cube inside. The cube melts at the temperature of human skin, so when held, the cube melts, but when exposed to cool air, it solidifies again.
A necklace with five interlocking golden rings integrated into the chain. Each ring is surrounded by tiny semi precious gemstones.
A sturdy leather cord tied into an intricate knot that writhes in the hands of the holder
A dwarven brass puzzle cube with runes on it. Numerous rectangular pieces are interwoven with each other, and need to be moved in a particular order to take it apart. A small sphere with the words “So you think you’re smart do you? Fuck off.” written on it.
A ship in a bottle suspended above water that sloshes and froths rhythmically, regardless of whether or not it is moved or shaken. The ship bobs in the water cheerfully.
A petrified giant’s toe
A series of small glass spheres connected by glass beams. Each one has a different miniature creature suspended in time. There’s a Beholder, a Red Dragon, a Chimera, an Aboleth, and a Minotaur.
A strangely shaped piece of whittled driftwood with dozens of holes in it. When the correct hole is blown into, it mimics the sound of the ocean
A stein decorated with a design depicting a fearsome kraken tearing a ship apart during a tumultuous sea voyage. Golden threads decorate the bottom of the design and line the polished metal lid of the stein.
A large button with a monarch butterfly on it.
A smoking pipe that lights itself when pipeweed it put into it
A crystal hanging from a silver necklace. The crystal changes color depending on the wearer’s mood.
A spoon, in which the head of the spoon is connected to the handle with a chain
A ram’s head made from lead that unexpectedly floats on water
A small vial of ogre urine. It smells incredibly unpleasant.
A heavy, cast iron frying pan with magical runes on the handle that never overcooks or burns food placed into it
A tiny stuffed animal made to look like a pitch black leopard. Its eyes glow in the dark.
A creepy porcelain doll that whispers to you while you sleep
A gilded thimble with a golden needle tied to it with thread
A deck of playing cards in which each card has an arbitrarily large number of symbols on it as opposed to the typical 2-10 of each suit. It includes cards like the 28 of clubs, the 132 of spades, and the 69 of diamonds, which has the word “Nice” written in tiny letters at the bottom of the card.
A coin that when flipped remains suspended in the air, spinning indefinitely until it is grabbed again.
A white cube that turns red and emits a loud noise when within 5 feet of a fire
A holy symbol that when a certain part of it is pressed, reads a prayer aloud.
A ball bearing that rolls back to the owner when thrown, defying gravity if it needs to.
A rectangular prism with 16 buttons on it, each a different color. Pressing them causes a pleasant ringing noise like that of a bell. The pitch increases as you press the buttons from left to right.
A pewter dragon wrapped around a metal cylinder. When the bottom of the cylinder is twisted, the head of the dragon produces a flame
A compass that always points to you
A miniature lead soldier
A pocket sized book that shows a different story depending on whether it is read upside down and right side up
A crumpled scrap of parchment. Each day at dawn, an inspirational message magically appears on it.
A rounded pyramid made of polished granite that is inexplicably slippery and hard to pick up and hold.
A pin cushion in the shape of a heart. 1d6 + 6 pins are pushed into it.
A leather cord which holds a tooth from numerous different creatures, including a beholder
A marble statuette of an angel holding an urn. Water trickles from the urn indefinitely.
A silk handkerchief with delicate embroidery and stitching that depicts a golden sun
A fruit flavored hard candy that never dissolves, wrapped in thin parchment. When taken out of your mouth, the candy dries instantly and can be rewrapped without evidence of having been eaten before.
A pouch of three dimensional shapes that magically adhere to each other, allowing for them to be stacked in various shapes and designs. Applying a little bit of force allows you to pull the shapes apart.
A silver bell that when shaken, produces no noise despite having a clapper.
A length of string that magically ties itself into knots only to untie itself later.
A mirror that shows the reflection of the player as if they were the opposite gender.
A series of 5 vials in a wooden box, each filled with a bright green liquid. 4 of them contain a sweet tasting liquid, and one of them contains a horrid and acrid liquid that deals 4d6 poison damage when consumed in any quantity. They can only be distinguished by taste. The box reads: “Game of Chance”.
A pouch of cubes that when dissolved in water, turn the water into a tasty broth.
A jagged, misshapen, and translucent stone with a sprig of mint suspended inside. It smells faintly of peppermint.
A well made hourglass with no sand inside.
A small metal box filled with exotic foreign coins
A large leg bone of an unknown beast, surrounded by teeth marks.
A snowball that refuses to melt. When thrown, it reappears in the player’s hand 6 seconds later.
A throwing knife that always strikes the target hilt first
A large jar that contains a bubbling red liquid which produces no heat. When the jar is opened, the liquid disappears
A bundle of dried fingers, wrapped in a bundle with twine
A reinforced slingshot that requires immense strength to pull back. The slingshot has a range of (150/600), requires a Strength of 18 to use, and deals 1d10 points of bludgeoning damage on impact.
A metal goblet that when filled too high, empties the contents of the goblet.
A five leaf clover
A tiny vial filled with a clear liquid. A label on the front reads: “Lobster Tears”. It tastes briny.
A bundle of crumpled papers, each having a partially completed love poem on them. Most of the words are scribbled out and are illegible, but the intended recipient appears to be a woman by the name of Neurelia.
A severed cat’s paw
A journal that insults the person who opens it
A metal disk that depicts writhing tentacles. The rim of the disk has the word “NEVINYRRAL” on it.
The skull of a bird with an iron nail driven through it
A smooth stone, that when whispered to, retains the words given to it. Putting it up to your ear reveals that the stone will repeat what was whispered to it until a new message is given to the stone.
A small clay vase that is beautifully decorated with flowers
A curious looking leaf that curls up when touched
A jar of animal fat
A small treasure chest, which has another identical one inside of it, which has another identical one inside of that one, which has another identical one inside of that one as well. The final treasure chest is empty
A metal rod decorated with gilded lightning bolts that makes your hair stand up when held
A petrified human hand with six fingers on it
A pair of glasses that blind the wearer, but the glasses telepathically describe what the wearer would see to the wearer.
It adds an element of mystery and suspense to the environment, enticing viewers with a sense of the supernatural. Historically, the notion of witches and Halloween has been intertwined, with witches being a common theme during the holiday. By incorporating witch face shadows into Halloween displays or haunted houses, organizers create a sense of wonder, intrigue, and an anticipation of something extraordinary.
Witch face shadows are not limited to Halloween events but can also be used in theater productions, photography, and other artistic endeavors. The effect can be modified and personalized according to the desired outcome and artistic vision, making it a versatile tool for creative expression. Overall, a witch face shadow is an optical illusion that combines lighting techniques and objects to create the appearance of a witch's face in shadowy areas. Its association with Halloween and its ability to enhance the eerie atmosphere makes it a popular choice for spooky events and creative projects..
Reviews for "Incorporating witch face shadow into your everyday makeup routine"
1. Name: Sarah
Rating: 2/5
Review: I was really disappointed with the "Witch face shadow" palette. The colors looked beautiful in the package, but they were extremely patchy and difficult to blend on the eyelids. The pigmentation was also very inconsistent, with some shades hardly showing up at all. Additionally, the fallout was horrendous, leaving my under-eye area looking like a horror movie. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this palette if you're looking for quality and ease of use.
2. Name: Emily
Rating: 2/5
Review: I had high hopes for the "Witch face shadow" palette, but it fell flat for me. The colors appeared vibrant in the pan, but they lacked the same intensity on my eyelids. The formulation also felt chalky and powdery, making it difficult to achieve a smooth and seamless blend. The longevity was also disappointing, as the eyeshadows faded and creased within a few hours of wear. I might have been able to overlook a few shortcomings, but for the price I paid, I expected much better quality.
3. Name: Olivia
Rating: 1/5
Review: The "Witch face shadow" palette was a total waste of money for me. The color selection looked diverse and exciting, but the actual performance was a huge letdown. The eyeshadows lacked pigmentation and required several layers to achieve any color payoff. Even then, the shades appeared dull and lackluster on the eyelids. The formulation also had a lot of fallout, making it messy to work with. I regret purchasing this palette and wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking vibrant and long-lasting eyeshadows.
4. Name: Marcus
Rating: 2/5
Review: Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the "Witch face shadow" palette. While the packaging is aesthetically pleasing, the actual eyeshadows left much to be desired. The pigmentation was lacking, and the shades appeared muted on my skin. The formula felt dry and difficult to blend, leaving my eye makeup looking patchy and uneven. I also experienced a lot of fallout during application, which was frustrating. Overall, I would pass on this palette and invest in better quality eyeshadows.