3rdEd Crown of the Stars Helm

First draft.  This is an artifact rather than a magic item, like
many helms.  It is given the minimum artifact Caster Level, and
an immense Save Bonus; otherwise as original.

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Crown of the Stars This cannot be made by conventional
enchantment.

They do not normally have a rated AC, hardness, hit points or
break DC, but you could use an AC based on its size, and +22 save
bonus.

Caster Level: 19th; Weight: -.


Arcane Price: a king's ransom, at least

This magical item distills the abilities of a minor helm into a
portable item that can be worn, allowing the helmsman to move
normally in addition to commanding his ship.  Despite its name, a
Crown of the Stars is not necessarily a crown; it may be a torc,
or a necklace, or a girdle, or any other item which can be worn. 
It cannot be a ring, however.  The only known Crowns of the Stars
are significantly larger than rings, and all contain at least
some silver.

If the crown is used to power a ship for one week or more, it
becomes bonded to that ship.  It cannot be used to power a
different ship unless it has been away from its bonded ship for
at least one week, thereby severing the bond.

The Crown of the Stars is effective up to one mile away from the
ship it is bonded to, so a helmsman can operate the vessel even
if he is not on board.

A Crown of the Stars will not affect a ship with an active helm
(or equivalent) on board.  It can provide spelljamming ability to
ships that would otherwise lack it (such as a viking longship). 
Often a crown is discovered on the ground where they befuddle the
local sages, who do not know of the worlds spinning above their
heads.

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