TEXT: THE BRACERS OF BARAKUS
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  The bracers of barakus
  Description: Bronze metal fittings adorn these
  leathery arm guards.  Made of heavy, dark green,
  scaly hide, these bracers will adjust to fit anyone from
  halfling to ogre size.  Depending on how the light
  strikes them, the color of the bracers will lighten or
  even take on a rainbow hue.
  History: Barakus was a swordsman and sorcery who
  had adventured across the realms long ago.  A loner
  by nature, legend has it that Barakus enlisted the aid
  of the famed alchemist and enchanter, Atolicus, to
  craft him a set of bracers that would increase his
  defensive and recuperative abilities, without hindering
  his spell casting powers.
  Barakus performed many tasks for Atolicus and went
  on many adventures to gather the components
  necessary to craft the bracers.  One of the earlier
  adventures took Barakus to the caverns of the
  troglodytes.  Using his magical powers, Barakus
  slipped into the caves and defeated the troglodyte
  chief and his guards in magical and melee combat.
  Later, Barakus traveled to a nameless, murky swamp
  in search of a legendary hydra that was said to have
  terrorized the area for more than a century.  The
  creature fed on hapless travelers and even entire
  hamlets to satisfy its hunger.  Armed with his blade
  and elemental magic, Barakus froze, burned and
  hacked the monster until its many heads were
  separated from its body.
  The adventures were many, the trials arduous, but in
  the end, Barakus was awarded with a pair of unique
  bracers.
  Powers: W hen worn the bracers grant the following
  advantages:
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  +2 Defense
  !
  +2 Saves
  !
  Heal 2d6 Damage 1/day
  !
  Regenerate 1 point per hour
  !
  Chameleon Powers - the wearer will blend
  into his surroundings, gaining an additional
  +2 Defense against ranged attacks and +4
  to Hide, Stealth and similar checks.
  Disadvantages: The bracers confer the following
  disadvantages on the wearer:
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  The bracers will not heal or regenerate
  damage from elemental attacks.
  !
  Stench - should the character roll a 1 on an
  Attack or Save, the bracers will release a
  horrid stench affecting all in a twenty-foot
  radius just as a troglodyte stench.  The
  stench remains for 3 turns.
  Rumors:
  1.  The bracers were last worn by a mater thief.
  2.  The bracers make you invisible.
  3.  A murderer is said to be stalking the streets of
  Stormburgh, one that wears bracers that gleam with
  the colors of the rainbow.
  4.  The enchanter, Elowyn, was found murdered in
  her room.  Her magical bracers were missing.
  5.  The bracers are cursed and will transform the
  wearer into a monster.
  6.  A goblin warlock, claiming to be invulnerable, is
  gathering a band of raiders.
  Adventure Hooks:
  The Tomb of Murdax
  The tomb of the warlock, Murdax the Mad, was
  discovered by Cymer Thax, master thief.  Cymer is
  believed to have met his end in the tomb.  Now, the
  legendary wealth of Murdax and the enchanted gear
  of Cymer, including a set of magical bracers, are up
  for grabs.
  Murder in Stormburgh
  The enchanter, Elowyn, was murdered and many of
  her magical objects, including a set of bracers, were
  stolen.  Now, an apparent madman is on the loose in
  Stormburgh.  Prominent citizens are being slain in
  their own chambers and others are disappearing. 
  Has the magic of Elowyn created an unstoppable
  killer?
  The Goblin Menace
  A goblin warlock, claiming invulnerability, is gathering
  a band of followers.  At first, his force was only large
  enough to ambush lone travelers and small
  caravans, but his following is growing and will soon
  be large enough to endanger local settlements.
  
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