Item: Stalwart Ring

Ring (common)

Description: The Stalwart Ring is a simple, sturdy ring made from an alloy of Underdark metals. It is adorned with a small, smooth stone, said to be a fragment of a legendary stalagmite that once guarded the Underdark’s deepest reaches. The ring is imbued with protective magic that gives the wearer increased resilience against damage.

Properties:

Resistance to Poison: The Stalwart Ring grants the wearer resistance to poison damage. Whenever the wearer makes a saving throw to avoid being poisoned, they have advantage.
Grounding: The ring makes the wearer more stable and steady, granting them advantage on saving throws and preventing them from being knocked prone.

Lore: Legend says that the original crafter of the ring was a dwarf named Kargath, who designed it specifically for exploring the Underdark. He believed that the ring would protect its wearer from the poisons and venoms of the creatures that dwelled there. The ring eventually found its way into the hands of a powerful troglodyte leader, who saw it as a valuable talisman.

Story Hooks:

The ring might be the key to exploring deeper parts of the Underdark, protecting the adventurers from the poisonous creatures that dwell there.
This ring might have a series of similar artifacts, each giving unique resistances or powers, leading the party on a series of quests to find them all.
The party could find an ancient dwarven elder who holds the key to unlocking additional powers of the ring.

The Stalwart Ring has an understated yet heavy appearance, giving the impression of durability. Users might notice that it has a slight tingle when they wear it, a sign of the protective magic imbued within.

This common magic item offers practical benefits for adventurers and adds an extra level of interest and excitement to their Underdark explorations.