race to witch mountain 3

The concept of witch hunting has been prevalent throughout history, but it reached its peak during the early modern period in Europe, specifically between the 15th and 18th centuries. During this time, a significant number of individuals, mostly women, were accused of practicing witchcraft and were subsequently prosecuted and executed. These beliefs originated from a combination of religious, social, and cultural factors, which led to a widespread fear and paranoia regarding witches. The witch hunter cast played a crucial role in this period, as they were responsible for identifying, prosecuting, and executing individuals suspected of witchcraft. These hunters were often members of the clergy, judicial authorities, or individuals with knowledge of the occult. They were given significant power and authority to investigate and prosecute alleged witches.

They were given significant power and authority to investigate and prosecute alleged witches. The witch hunters relied heavily on various methods to identify witches, most of which were based on superstition and pseudo-science. They believed in the existence of the "witch's mark," a physical blemish or unusual mark on the body that was said to be a sign of witchcraft.

The 8000gp Wand of Magic Missiles

TLDR at bottom, and thanks for indulging me and reading my short story.

So I just started DMing for a group of 3 players, 2 of which have never played before (now a sorcerer and a druid). After a short two-shot (The Eldritch Farm, which was great, thanks to u/phonz1851) I have decided to run Waterdeep: Dragon Heist for this group.

First session of DH, and I am explaining to these brand new players about how Waterdeep is huge, unlike the small village they just helped out, and that there would be opportunities to buy magic items and such. The sorceress asks what kind of magic items are available that would be good for her (I was very proud of this question, they grow up so fast). So I told her that there would be wands that would allow her to cast certain spells, like magic missile (which is one of her known spells), without using a spell slot. She seemed intrigued and asked some passerby NPCs about where she would be able to find a wand shop.

So they guided her to a shop. She enters and asks about buying a Wand of Magic Missiles. I did a quick google to find out the price (I hadn't anticipated this before the session) and the very first hit says that it would be 8000gp. I felt like an idiot telling her that because she had done such a good job of role-playing to that point, only to be told that it was 80x the amount of gold she currently has. I felt like this also made me look like a tool. "Oh yeah, use some time to go buy some cool stuff! Sike! You won't have that much gold for a long time." So, she settled on a broken Wand of Magic Missiles (which the shopkeep just so happened to have) that has 6 charges, but won't regain charges ever, for 70gp.

I did more research later and found out that this price was off of a list that was a "community made" list. The following is a link to a PDF with magic item prices etc. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8XAiXpOfz9cMWt1RTBicmpmUDg/view?usp=sharing

The DM guide on page 135 has the "Magic Item Rarity" table, and it says that uncommon magic items should/can be given to players who are higher than level 1 (which my players are) and should cost between 101-500gp.

So, why in the world would a Wand of Magic Missiles cost so much? I understand that this is an amazing resource for a sorcerer, given how few spells they can learn, and is great for spell slot management. Is it a good magic item for a 2nd level sorcerer? Definitely. Is it 8000gp good? I don't feel like it is. It's not like she is going to be running around one-shotting everything they come across with a 9th level magic missile, and it is a great opportunity to have an enemy spellcaster use shield against her.

I fully understand that there is nothing forcing me use this PDF for magic item prices, and I will likely retcon the whole scenario, I just wanted to gather some ideas as to why such a relatively lowly magic item would cost so much. I would put it closer to the 500gp range.

tldr: why would a Wand of Magic Missiles cost 8000gp (as decided by "the community," which includes this sub), when the DM guide says magic items of that rarity/power should cost between 101-500gp?

Other methods included the use of "witch pricking" or "witch tests," such as dunking suspected witches in water to see if they would float or sink. If they floated, it was seen as evidence of witchcraft. The accused witches were subjected to horrific torture methods to extract confessions, including stretching, sleep deprivation, and waterboarding. The testimony of alleged witches was often obtained under duress and was used as evidence in their trials. Trials of witches were held in both secular and ecclesiastical courts, with different regions having different laws and procedures. In many cases, the trials were far from fair, with the accused being assumed guilty until proven innocent. The witch hunter cast played an active role in these trials, presenting evidence and prosecuting the accused. They were often rewarded for their efforts, receiving financial compensation or land as a result. The witch hunter cast and the belief in witches began to decline in the late 17th century with the Age of Enlightenment and the rise of skepticism and rationality. People started questioning the validity of the claims of witchcraft and the methods used in prosecuting witches. The witch hunts eventually came to an end, with many societies acknowledging the injustice and cruelty of the trials. In conclusion, the witch hunter cast played a significant role during the era of witch hunts, and their actions shaped the lives of countless individuals accused of witchcraft. The widespread fear and paranoia surrounding witches, combined with the authority given to these hunters, led to a dark and troubling period in history. Thankfully, society eventually moved past these beliefs and recognized the injustice of the witch trials, and the witch hunter cast faded into history..

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