In this episode we hit on a few elements regarding cursed items in gameplay. Whether you've actually run across one or not, the stigma and uncertainty surrounding unknown magical items is and has been a source of much study, experimentation, and folly of many an adventuring party. From simple -1 swords you cannot rid yourself of to blades which demand the souls of your slain enemies, curses can end up being an interesting threat or story element, or simply a hindrance or annoyance. What say you and your gaming group about trickster mages and their efforts to discredit their rivals?