Item ID: I-MA037

Attunement Required

The Prodigy's Belt, a paradox woven from aspirations and tribulations, possesses an enigmatic allure that beckons the ambitious and the curious alike. Its design marries elegance and substance, a convergence of magic and form that offers both enhancement and recompense to the wearer. Forged from a silvery-hued metal, the belt's outer band glimmers softly in the light, its surface adorned with intricate etchings that hint at the arcane potential contained within. The clasp, a masterwork of craftsmanship, showcases a central gem—a large bloodstone with a patterned surface.

Upon fastening its clasp, an arcane transformation unfurls—an exoskeletal marvel that emerges with a grace akin to a puzzle's intricate dance. From the belt's very seam, sections appear, each a crystalline gem that melds seamlessly with the contours of the body. They climb the wearer's spine, an elegant formation of flexible and sturdy facets that evoke both a sense of protective might and mystical artistry.

Like a machine designed to generate power in motion, the segments adhere to a cosmic rhythm, responding to the wearer's movements with an uncanny synergy. As they cascade upwards, they form a harmonious mosaic—a living emblem of the wearer's choice to embrace their prodigious potential.

The Prodigy's Belt bestows the boon of heightened prowess, yet it one can also notice whispers of an unspoken pact in its presence, an arcane contract that lies hidden within the very fabric of its enchantment—a secret toll that courses through the currents of their vitality.

#### Chosen Prodigy

When attuning to this item, the wearer may pick one of the following attributes: STR, DEX, WIS, INT, CHA. The wearer's stat in the chosen attribute increases by 4.

#### Cursed Item

The Prodigy's Belt demands a toll from the one on which it bestows it prodigal gifts, in the form of draining their vitality. The wearers Constitution Score is decreased by 4. This effect is considered a curse. Un-equipping or un-attuning the Prodigy's Belt does not remove this curse.

Attempting to remove the curse may cause unintended side-effects.