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Is there a precedent for such a table in a wondrous item that appears in the Core Rulebook?

See the Robe of Useful Items, for one. Strand of Prayer Beads for another.

I could just as easily list everything in a sentence, but I think it is not as visually appealing that way.

I agree that everyone should give this contest a shot. I entered last year, and though I was auto-disqualified (used WOTC material >_<'), I had a lot of fun coming up with my item. This year I've already been through three items and it is just more fun with each one!

I am going to do some more research (just read about backgrounds) before submitting my entry, but I think I'm getting closer.

I do, however, have a question and I may as well ask it here: Clark, is it alright if we include a small table of information with our item, or is that considered bad editing?

My item was WAY BACK on page 3... Still no feedback. I'm still waiting patiently for Clark, but until then, does anyone else want to remark on my item? I realize already that wizards owns the term Illithid (so unless you are Clark, please don't mention it). I mostly wish to see whether I have an interesting / usable item or not.

Thank you in advance!

CROWN OF THE ILLITHID
Aura strong enchantment; CL 10th
Slot Helmet; Price 190,000 gp; Weight 3 lb.

Description
This helm is the hollowed out, carved skull of an illithid. It is sized just large enough to fit a medium sized creature, though it must be fitted in each case. While wearing the skull one is able to use the following psionic powers at will: Charm Monster, Detect Thoughts, Levitate, Plane Shift and Suggestion. The save DCs are based on the character's charisma score. Because these powers come from preserving a portion of the illithid's mind, they come with a price. Any time a power is activated the character must make a DC 15 will save, with the DC increasing by two for every usage of a power. Failure means the helmet sends a passive Suggestion to the character telling them to commit an evil act. The save DCs reset to 15 after no powers have been used for eight hours. Additionally, when one of these powers are used, the character may choose to take 1d3 temporary Intelligence damage to increase his DC on a 1:1 basis.

Construction
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, CL 13th; Cost 95,000 gp

ILLITHID

WoTC owns this, can't use it
big no-no

I thought WoTC owned "mindflayer" but not "illithid", as in one is a specific term, and the other is a general one?

I figured I'd be auto-disqualified because I didn't think those two things to be the same.... *defeated*

EDIT: Ok, lets put aside the fact that I'm a fool, overlooking something so basic... Clark, can you still give me some feedback about the general function and style of the item?

I think I know a few reasons why this item didn't make it into the next round. However, I'd love to know what the official thoughts were on it. MUCH thanks to Clark for taking the time to give responses!

CROWN OF THE ILLITHID
Aura strong enchantment; CL 10th
Slot Helmet; Price 190,000 gp; Weight 3 lb.

Description
This helm is the hollowed out, carved skull of an illithid. It is sized just large enough to fit a medium sized creature, though it must be fitted in each case. While wearing the skull one is able to use the following psionic powers at will: Charm Monster, Detect Thoughts, Levitate, Plane Shift and Suggestion. The save DCs are based on the character's charisma score. Because these powers come from preserving a portion of the illithid's mind, they come with a price. Any time a power is activated the character must make a DC 15 will save, with the DC increasing by two for every usage of a power. Failure means the helmet sends a passive Suggestion to the character telling them to commit an evil act. The save DCs reset to 15 after no powers have been used for eight hours. Additionally, when one of these powers are used, the character may choose to take 1d3 temporary Intelligence damage to increase his DC on a 1:1 basis.

Construction
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, CL 13th; Cost 95,000 gp

At least I'm not the only one. I am from Northwest Indiana. I'm watching for ice rain. They're saying we're going to get 2 inches of ice. Yowch!

Huh, interesting to see a fellow northwest indianaan. Care to say which city? Elkhart here (its by South Bend, kinda).