Artifacts and Relics

Famous Artifacts and Relics of Greyhawk

One thing special about the World of Greyhawk setting is that it is the origin for many famous D&D relics, artifacts and sentient weapons. Here is a selection of these powerful magic items that you may come across and even possess during your adventures in Greyhawk:

Items with an * are not found in the 5E Dungeon Masters Guide.

Items with an ** are found in the 5E Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

Name	Type	Short Description
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords	Weapon (battleaxe)	Multi-functional axe, boon to dwarves.
Blackrazor	Weapon (sword)	Soul devouring sentient sword.
Codex of the Infinite Planes *	Wondrous Item	Dimensional powers. Eventually cursed.
Crook of Rao **	Staff	Holy relic. Banishes demons.
Crown of Might *	Wondrous Item	Attuned to one of three alignments.
Cup of Al'Akbar *	Wondrous Item	Healing properties. Pairs with Talisman.
Demonomicon of Iggwilv ** Druniazth *	Wondrous Item Weapon (sword)	Reference on demons. Traps souls. Frostbrand that serves Tharizdun.
Eye of Vecna	Wondrous Item	Multi-functional. Sight boosting.
Hand of Vecna	Wondrous Item	Multi-functional. Strength boosting.
Heward’s Mystical Organ *	Wondrous Item	Multi-functional magic music instrument.
Invulnerable Coat of Arnd *	Armor	Blessed armor with additional defenses.
Iron Flask of Tuerny the Merciless *	Wondrous Item	Traps and controls demons.
Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty *	Wondrous Item	Charming effects. Charisma boosting.
Johydee’s Mask *	Wondrous Item	Magical disguise. Immune to gaze powers
Kuroth’s Quill *	Wondrous Item	Comprehend languages. Wish powers.
Mace of St. Cuthbert *	Weapon (mace)	Holy relic. Disrupts undead.
Machine of Lum the Mad *	Wondrous Item	Multi-functional arcane machine.
Malachite Throne *	Wondrous Item	Fiend summoning and controlling.
Mighty Servant of Luek-O **	Wondrous Item	Magical transport and combat device.
Orbs of Dragonkind	Wondrous Item	Dragon control attuned to age category.
Orb of Might *	Wondrous Item	Attuned to one of three alignments.
Queen Ehlissa’s Marvelous Nightengale *	Wondrous Item	Multi-functional clockwork bird.
Recorder of Ye’Cind *	Wondrous Item	Music instrument. Enchanting effects.
Rod of Seven Parts *	Rod	Each part has powers. Increases as united
Scepter of Might *	Wondrous Item	Attuned to one of three alignments.
Silver Key of Portals *	Wondrous Item	Can open any portal.
Sword of Kas	Weapon (sword)	Blood drinking sentient sword.
Talisman of Al'Akbar *	Wondrous Item	Healing properties. Pairs with Cup.
Wand of Orcus	Wand	Undead summoning. Works as a mace.
Wave	Weapon (trident)	Multi-functional sentient trident.
Whelm	Weapon (warhammer)	Sentient dwarven-thrower hammer.

Want to know more?

The Origins of Greyhawk Artifacts and Relics by Allan Grohe.
Greyhawk Artifacts list by Maldin.
Sword of Kas Through the Editions by Mike Bridges