The subject of this note appears to be "Wicked Witch Broom." While it is unclear what exactly is meant by this topic, it seems to refer to an object or character that is related to witches and brooms. In folklore and popular culture, witches are often depicted as riding brooms, which are associated with witchcraft and magic. This imagery is commonly seen in stories and movies, such as "The Wizard of Oz" where the Wicked Witch of the West famously flies on her broom. Brooms have a long history in various cultures and have been associated with spiritual and magical practices. In medieval times, brooms were sometimes seen as symbols of female power and the ability to traverse between worlds.
-The party gets a total of three pieces of magic ammunition (+1 arrows, etc). This one broke me. I tweeted about it and wrote a huge blog post which is maybe too in-the-weeds to post, even for me. The short version is this: a +1 magic arrow is a nearly insignificant resource. The fact that the whole party gets only one over 20 levels is, to me, insane. Insignificance plus hyper-rarity is a bizarre combination. In order to have a place in D&D, magic arrows either need to be a) much more common, or b) much more interesting. In my Inspiration app, I’ve got dozens of interesting magic ammunition variants: in my magic item table replacement, I’ll settle for making them a bit more common.
Knowing my own inclinations tend towards high magic, I want to make sure to preserve the standard D D default treasure payout for the people who like that style. The D D team really put the brakes on runaway AC expansion so much so that, while higher-CR monsters get more accurate, PCs don t really get much harder to hit.
In medieval times, brooms were sometimes seen as symbols of female power and the ability to traverse between worlds. Furthermore, brooms were also used in folk rituals and were believed to have protective and cleansing qualities. The term "wicked" typically denotes something evil or morally wrong, so the phrase "Wicked Witch Broom" may suggest a broom associated with an evil or malevolent character, such as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Random Item Drop
So I was having a lovely conversation with @princeofsparrows about magic and magical items and he sent me several links to very useful lists and tables. Those can be used by any DM to improve the game and set some more fun/challenge into the game without adding enemies or limiting themselves to always better armors and weapons.
My players usually discuss for an hour about the best way to open every door with a single rune on it (even if the rune actually just means “toilets”). So if I give them an omniously glowing fork and they will turn around it for half of the evening…
We decided to share with you some links with awesome ideas for loot (or your NPC merchants). The links below include (but are not limited to):
Belt of Pants: This belt creates illusory pants on the wearer. The wearer can suppress the illusion at will.
Digging Spoon: This tiny spoon can dig through any substance with a forceful push.
Hungry coin: Cursed. Will attempt to eat other coins that it comes into contact with. Eats 100 coins an hour.
Crossbow of Whispers (Weapon, light crossbow): You can use an action to whisper a message and fire a bolt from this weapon at a target within range. If you hit, the target (and only the target) hears the message.
Scroll of Cure Blindness: Cures blindness when read.
So… The List™ :
Alacrity’s Robe of Useful Items - 1 single item but it’s a robe of holding (kinda)
RPG.NET - 101 Silly/Useless Magic Items - You need to read through 7 pages of the thread but there are some very nice ideas!
1001 most useless (dungeons and dragons) magical items - There are actually 21 of them on this list but they are really useless. It could be nice to drop something like that on the players so they can have some fun…
Now I will let @princeofsparrows to continue. He still has some things to add :)
The great thing about a lot of these items is that, despite their apparent uselessness, as with most things in D&D, an innovative player can find some use for it… and I feel it throws a bit of a wrench into the mix. Here are some other honorable mentions:
In stories and folklore, witches often use brooms to fly and perform magical acts, which adds to their mystique and otherworldly nature. It is possible that the phrase "Wicked Witch Broom" could be referencing a specific broom used by a witch character in a book, movie, or other fictional work. Overall, without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning or significance of the phrase "Wicked Witch Broom." However, it is clear that it is connected to the themes of witches, brooms, and magic, which have long been part of human imagination and folklore..
Reviews for "The Haunting Aromas of the Wicked Witch's Kitchen"
1. Michael - 1/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Wicked Witch Broom". The story was confusing and disjointed, and the characters were underdeveloped. I found it hard to connect with any of them and the plot was all over the place. The writing style was also lacking, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-crafted and engaging story.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - "Wicked Witch Broom" fell flat for me. The concept had potential, but the execution was poor. The pacing was incredibly slow, and I found myself losing interest quickly. The characters lacked depth and the dialogue felt forced. The world-building was also lacking, leaving me confused about the magical system and how everything fit together. While there were a few interesting moments, they were overshadowed by the overall lackluster delivery of the story.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - I struggled to get through "Wicked Witch Broom". The writing was clunky and the story lacked a clear direction. The main character was unrelatable and made questionable decisions throughout the book. The plot seemed to meander without a central conflict, and I found myself losing interest in the story. I kept hoping for things to improve, but ultimately the book left me feeling dissatisfied and wanting more substance.
4. Emily - 1/5 stars - "Wicked Witch Broom" was a complete letdown. The writing was choppy and filled with cliches, with very little originality to offer. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journey. The plot was predictable and lacked any real surprises or twists. The book felt like a rehashing of tired tropes and failed to bring anything new to the table. Overall, I was highly disappointed and would not recommend this book to anyone.