In the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, magic items can be a valuable asset to players. Whether it's a weapon with magical properties or an enchanted piece of armor, these items can make a character more powerful and versatile in combat. However, not all magic items are created equal, and some can be quite expensive to obtain. Thankfully, there are also plenty of cheap magic items available for those on a budget. Cheap magic items can be a great way to enhance a character's abilities without breaking the bank. These items usually have minor magical effects or bonuses, but they can still be incredibly useful in certain situations.
Finally, a tall man appears and introduces himself as the chief's representative, and explains that he will be escorting us around the village. He assures us that the witches have no powers while they are in the camp. The chief took them all away, and while they live there, they can't hurt people with their magic.
Despite being a mostly Christian and deeply religious country in 2013, the WIN-Gallup International Religion and Atheism Index has declared Ghana as the most religious country in the world, with 96 percent of its inhabitants declaring themselves as religious the mixture of beliefs one can come across the country is astonishing. Or, tragically, the accusation can come from someone who has a debt to repay and does not want to pay it back or someone who wants their house goods.
These items usually have minor magical effects or bonuses, but they can still be incredibly useful in certain situations. For example, a potion of healing is a common magic item that can be purchased relatively cheaply. This potion allows a character to regain hit points, making it a valuable resource during a tough battle.
The Women of Ghana's Witch Camps
For decades, Ghanaian women have been banished to live in segregated camps on suspicion of witchcraft. The Gambaga witch camp is one of the most famous in northern Ghana.
February 1, 2016, 4:00pmThe northern roads of Ghana are dusty and hot. We are in the middle of the dry season, and with every breath I feel like I'm inhaling sandpaper. We are heading towards Gambaga, a small town in the East Mamprusi district, where we are going to visit an infamous camp—one of the six in the area—home to approximately 100 women who have been cast out by their families and communities after being accused of witchcraft.
AdvertisementHowever, the task isn't as easy as we thought: Nobody is allowed to visit the witches without the permission of the Gambaga Rana, the local chief. We head towards the chief's palace, where we wait and wait.
Finally, a tall man appears and introduces himself as the chief's representative, and explains that he will be escorting us around the village. He assures us that the witches have no powers while they are in the camp. The chief took them all away, and while they live there, they can't hurt people with their magic.
Despite being a mostly Christian and deeply religious country—in 2013, the WIN-Gallup International 'Religion and Atheism Index' has declared Ghana as the most religious country in the world, with 96 percent of its inhabitants declaring themselves as religious—the mixture of beliefs one can come across the country is astonishing. The Northern part gathers an especially colorful mixture of Christians, Muslims and Animists. The spectacle of churches, mosques and sacrificial pagan altars, sometimes all in the same small village, is dizzying.
What all these have in common, though, is the belief in witchcraft. In Ghana, one can suspect black magic behind every misfortune: death, disease, alcoholism, mental illness (a poorly understood issue), a bad crop, or loss of livestock. Women, from this point of view, are easy targets—especially older ones or widows who are not protected by men anymore, or those who share the same husband.
AdvertisementThe witch camp is not as isolated from Gambaga as I expected. It is right in the middle of the town, among the households of the everyday inhabitants of the village. It is not surrounded by a fence, nor is it guarded in any way. It is simply a traditional northern Ghanaian village, a labyrinth of round adobe houses with thatched roofs, the occasional wood hut, guinea fowl, and goats roaming free around the houses.
We are almost immediately spotted by a group of barefoot children, all curious and playful. But aside from them, the village looks empty. It takes a while to start seeing the faces of the famous witches, at first peeking from behind windows and mud fences, then greeting us politely and carrying on with their daily chores. They are shy but agree to be photographed, some of them even offering me a subtle smile. Most of them are older, and some have lived in the witch camp for more than thirty years. They left behind their husbands and brought their children with them. Unlike most women in Africa, they don't have any other males in their lives but the boys they are raising themselves.
The witches' spokesperson, the oldest witch in the village and their leader, meets me with a skeptical look, but agrees to speak to me. From her I learn that in fact they are free to go whenever they like, but that they choose not to (unless their families ask for their return), fearing the reactions of the community: "Our families visit us. And we go home for visits, but we don't remain there. If our people come here, requesting us to come back home, we do. If not, we stay in the camp. Here, we are safe, and we are free."
Another example of a cheap magic item is a bag of holding. This magical bag has an extradimensional space inside, allowing the user to carry far more items than they would normally be able to. While not necessarily a combat-oriented item, a bag of holding can be incredibly useful for adventurers who need to carry a lot of equipment or loot. There are also cheap magic items that offer unique abilities or benefits. For example, a driftglobe is a magical item that emits light and can be used as a light source in dark environments. Additionally, it has the ability to levitate and can be used as a scouting tool. While not as powerful as some other magic items, a driftglobe can still be a valuable asset to a party. Overall, cheap magic items can be a great way to enhance a character's abilities without spending a fortune. These items may not have the same level of power or versatility as more expensive options, but they can still provide useful bonuses and abilities. Whether it's a healing potion, a bag of holding, or a driftglobe, cheap magic items can help adventurers overcome challenges and succeed in their quests..
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