d100 Mundane Magical Objects
Not every enchanted object hums with power or bends the world to its owner’s will. Some are stranger, quieter, or entirely useless except in the oddest circumstances. The following hundred curiosities are the kind found at the bottom of a drawer, stitched into a ragged coat, or tucked in the pocket of a long-dead traveler.
Most are trifles — curious, funny, or faintly inconvenient. A handful are outright nuisances, their magic more trouble than help. And a precious few, while still humble, may prove surprisingly handy in the right moment. Roll a d100 and see what turns up.
| d100 | Object |
|---|---|
| 1 | A spoon that always tastes faintly of honey. |
| 2 | A coin that always lands on its edge unless observed directly. |
| 3 | A brass thimble that’s always slightly damp. |
| 4 | A glass bead that glows faintly under moonlight, then fades. |
| 5 | A bootlace that ties itself into knots when left unattended. |
| 6 | A candle stub that won’t stay lit unless upside down. |
| 7 | A cracked cup that refills itself with lukewarm water once a day. |
| 8 | A comb that always leaves one stubborn strand sticking straight up. |
| 9 | A pebble that skips itself across puddles when dropped. |
| 10 | A hat feather that wilts if lied to while worn. |
| 11 | A pair of gloves that itch whenever gold is nearby. |
| 12 | A wooden spoon that faintly warms when stirred in soup. |
| 13 | A brass key that hums softly in the presence of moss. |
| 14 | A small stone that stays pleasantly warm, even in snow. |
| 15 | A copper bell that rings only when placed face down. |
| 16 | A feather that repels water like opposing magnets — droplets slide away without touching it. |
| 17 | A cork that always bobs toward the nearest shore. |
| 18 | A handkerchief that smells faintly of smoke after each fold. |
| 19 | A key carved of bone, cold to the touch, that fits no lock. |
| 20 | A shoe buckle that squeaks like a mouse when fastened. |
| 21 | A clay whistle that summons only moths. |
| 22 | A coin that grows hot whenever buried. |
| 23 | A pocket mirror that fogs when stared into for too long. |
| 24 | A cloak clasp shaped like a snail; when fastened, faint glittering trails appear behind the wearer’s feet for a few steps before fading. |
| 25 | A needle that always points north, but only when wet. |
| 26 | A cracked coin that always spins in place for exactly ten seconds before falling. |
| 27 | A pouch that moans faintly when opened, then falls silent. |
| 28 | A bottle that always drips a single bead of saltwater at dawn. |
| 29 | A lantern that glows dimly whenever buried underground. |
| 30 | A nail that, once hammered in, can never be removed. |
| 31 | A scarf that trails a faint mist in warm air. |
| 32 | A ring that makes the finger it sits on faintly colder. |
| 33 | A silver button that slowly turns green in moonlight. |
| 34 | A boot heel that clicks twice with each step. |
| 35 | A small drum that makes no sound unless struck underwater. |
| 36 | A small black cube that glows faintly for three minutes when breathed on. |
| 37 | A cracked hourglass that runs backward when flipped. |
| 38 | A lantern wick that will not burn but smells of lilacs when lit. |
| 39 | An old snail shell that, when pressed to the ear, sounds like rain on a metal roof. |
| 40 | A belt buckle that clinks faintly like glass when tapped. |
| 41 | A nail file that grows slightly warm when sharpening claws. |
| 42 | A wooden pipe that only produces bubbles. |
| 43 | A quill that writes only when no one is watching. |
| 44 | A single die that always rolls a “1” unless rolled twice. |
| 45 | A pouch that attracts ants no matter what’s inside. |
| 46 | A candle wick that burns with a faint blue flame but produces no heat. |
| 47 | A hand bell that rings softly only when set down. |
| 48 | A coin purse that jingles even when empty. |
| 49 | A small jar that always contains a single moth, alive and fluttering. |
| 50 | A brass button that rolls back to its owner when dropped. |
| 51 | A wooden doorknocker carved like a lion’s head; when struck, it echoes faintly no matter the surface. |
| 52 | A scarf that always smells faintly of rain. |
| 53 | A deck of cards that smells faintly of smoke after each shuffle. |
| 54 | A brooch shaped like an eye; when pinned, it occasionally blinks once a day. |
| 55 | A lock of hair that always tangles when braided. |
| 56 | A pebble that, when dropped, makes the sound of dripping water. |
| 57 | A pipe that produces faint flute notes only when submerged. |
| 58 | A quill that scratches faintly even without ink. |
| 59 | A belt that tightens uncomfortably when worn, then relaxes. |
| 60 | A hand mirror that always shows a faint smudge across the cheek. |
| 61 | A lantern glass that flickers faintly in sunlight. |
| 62 | A pouch that rattles faintly though it’s empty. |
| 63 | A matchbox that produces only sparks, never a flame. |
| 64 | A stone that always feels wet, even in dry heat. |
| 65 | A ring that makes the wearer sneeze once each dawn. |
| 66 | A cork that shrieks faintly when pulled from a bottle. |
| 67 | A ribbon that writhes slightly as if alive, then falls limp. |
| 68 | A hollow reed that fills with dew each morning. |
| 69 | A spoon that turns broth faintly bitter when stirred. |
| 70 | A belt pouch that leaks a faint trail of sand behind the wearer. |
| 71 | A pebble that, when put in a cup of liquid, turns the drink slightly sour. |
| 72 | A coin that flips itself once each midnight. |
| 73 | A glove that makes anything it touches faintly sticky. |
| 74 | A brass ring that leaves faint black smudges on skin. |
| 75 | A candle that burns without melting. |
| 76 | A boot that squeaks loudly on stone floors, no matter how careful the step. |
| 77 | A quill that drips ink only when upside down. |
| 78 | A pouch that attracts flies no matter what’s placed in it. |
| 79 | A rusted keyring that hums faintly in the dark. |
| 80 | A coin that rattles faintly when held, as if more coins were inside it. |
| 81 | A glass bead that feels heavier each time it’s picked up. |
| 82 | A pipe stem that whistles faintly when walked with. |
| 83 | A wooden cup that always fills with dew overnight. |
| 84 | A nail that bends in half each time it’s hammered. |
| 85 | A brass weight that feels lighter in the dark. |
| 86 | A lantern frame that attracts small spiders. |
| 87 | A comb that hums faintly when drawn through tangled hair. |
| 88 | A wooden spoon that slightly darkens food when stirred. |
| 89 | A pouch that feels faintly damp at all times. |
| 90 | A handkerchief that slowly dries itself when wrung out. |
| 91 | A candle that drips wax in shapes resembling worms. |
| 92 | A ring that slips off once each day without fail. |
| 93 | A belt buckle that rattles faintly while the wearer sleeps. |
| 94 | A hat that attracts crows when worn. |
| 95 | A cloak that constantly smells faintly of mildew. |
| 96 | A rope that never frays, no matter how roughly used. |
| 97 | A small vial that refills with fresh water at each dawn. |
| 98 | A lantern that never runs out of oil, though it glows faintly. |
| 99 | A knife that never dulls, though it cuts no deeper than butter. |
| 100 | A compass that points unerringly to the last place its bearer called “home.” |