What I propose is a system of Runes for Nightmist. The system could involve a set of runes, for example:
Rune of Power
Rune of Stealth
Rune of Speed
Rune of Decay
Rune of Restoration
Rune of Glory
You would take the Rune, along with a weapon/armor of your choice, to the Dwarven Runemaster, who for a fee, would inscribe your weapon/armor with the rune, enhancing its stats in some way (e.g. Rune of Stealth gives a +cons modifier).
The fun comes when you start collecting the Runes, and finding out how different combinations affect different weapons/armors. It should only be possible to inscribe weapons of a certain status with Runes - no Runemaster would inscribe anything on a common Oak Staff, but they would certainly be willing to work with a Blade of Time.
Runes should therefore be hard to get. The Runemaster should be hard to find/get to. The inscription should cost a lot. I would go for around 1 mil per rune (since stat mod ammys cost 1 mil).
More fun comes when you start introducing different Runemasters - for example, the Elven Runemaster works much better with bows.
Finally, here's a sneeky preview of one or two of the items that you could end up with!
Sword of Existence + Rune of Power + Rune of Glory + 2,000,000 gold (1 mil per rune) =
Library info for Runesword of Existence:
Base damage: 30, Can be used by: fighters, paladins, berserkers, Description: This sword posesses the potential to drain the health of your foes, but also convert it to the advantage of whom wields this weapon. The blade of the sword is forged from the finest of all metals, and the handle crafted from solid steel. Two delicately inscribed runes twist and turn along the length of the blade; the Rune of Power to deal cold steel death to your foes; the Rune of Glory to sing your praise to the ends of the earth., Level needed to equip it: 30, Magical: Yes, Vamparic: 0.05, Armor: 0, Strength modifier: 0, Intelligence modifier: 0, Dexterity modifier: 0, Constitution modifier: 0, Wisdom modifier: 0, Charisma modifier: 1, Poison chance: 0, Poison/30s damage: 0, Monster damage table: , Mana leech: .
Azure Robes + Rune of Restoration + 1,000,000 gold =
Library info for Embroidered Azure Robes:
Armor base: 42, Can be worn by: clerics, paladins, pacifists, Description: These robes sparkle with azure sequins. They feel remarkably comfortable around your body, while the thick material and the enchanted, overlapping sequins provide an incredible amount of protection from impacts; however, the magic diminishes if the attire is worn by all but those of high faith or an intimate closeness to their deity. A golden sigil covers the back of the robes - emblazoned across your back lies the Rune of Restoration, helping to soothe your ills and heal your wounds., Level needed to equip it: 30, Strength modifier: 0, Intelligence modifier: 0, Dexterity modifier: 0, Constitution modifier: 0, Wisdom modifier: 1, Charisma modifier: 0, Absorb spell: 0.
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