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If a creature of good alignment attempts to use the cursed hand of esteban manos, it functions as normal. However, as soon as it has a good opportunity (likely when its wielder is sleeping or otherwise not paying attention) it will animate and attack. If it hits a foe, it immediately begins to strangle its neck and cannot be removed short of magical means. It will only loosen its grip if its foe is dead or if the hand is destroyed. If it is destroyed, the hand reconstitutes itself again in a new, random location chosen by the Game Master Sasquatch Bezoar Prized by alchemists and healers across the globe, a sasquatch bezoar is a wondrous rarity seldom seen much less utilized. Essentially, it is an oblong ball of swallowed foreign material (often composed of hair, fibers and other nondigestible bits) that collects in the creature’s intestines and fails to pass through conventional means. Over time, this mass solidifies into a stone like ball which can then be harvested from its sub-human incubator. A sasquatch bezoar can be stewed in a pot of warm water or tea, granting those who drink it an immediate relief from poisons. It can be ground up into a powder that miraculously cures any disease as well. Furthermore, some users of arcane magic believe that wearing one as a charm around th neck provides protection from curses and bad omens! The Ring of J.G. Marvin, the Idaho Giant Former silent movie actor, sideshow performer and circus legend, Jack Gallant Marvin (or simply “J.G.” to his friends) was one of the world’s tallest human beings. He claimed to be 8’ 6” tall and performed under many nom de guerres including “Pecos Jack”, “the Albuquerque Giant” and “Herc’ Jones”. When Marvin and his traveling carnival rolled into town, people gathered elbow-to-elbow in the sawdust to see him perform great feats of strength and tell whatever tall tales he could. After all, Marvin loved nothing more than entertaining rubes who couldn’t wait to part with their money. Aside from his time on the bally stage, Marvin had a lucrative side business hawking promotional, oversized “giant rings” to folks who attended his shows. These souvenirs were cheaply made tin and copper rings stamped with the moniker “J.G. Marvin - The Idaho Giant!” and still exist today in the thousands. Marvin’s original ring, however, is made of silver with pewter inserts, and now graces the famed cabinet of Hans Olo! Rumors about the ring say that wearing it will make you a giant. The truth is far more insidious. Over time, Marvin’s ring asserts a subtle influence over its wearer, making them THINK they are a giant. They become convinced they can perform great feats of strength and that they are actually afflicted with gigantism. No matter what proof is presented to them, they absolutely cannot be convinced otherwise, demanding large amounts of food, ridiculous accommodations and speaking in a booming voice. This curse can be lifted by removing the ring, but it takes some time before it completely wears off.

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