Shapeshifter Mask

Wondrous Item • Uncommon • Requires Attunement

Shapechanger. While wearing this mask, you can cast the alter self (appearance only) spell. The spell ends if the mask is removed. When you cast the spell with this mask, you can have the mask merge with your new face.

Curse. This mask is cursed. When you die while attuned to the mask, you become cursed you until you are targeted by the remove curse spell or similar magic; parting with the mask fails to end the curse. Whenever you are resurrected while cursed, you randomly change your race (as by the reincarnate spell) and lose all memories of your old life.

A plain white mask with just two eye holes looking like it is made out tree bark.

Shapeshifter Mask

Wondrous Item • Rare • Requires Attunement

Mind Reader. As an action, you can magically read the surface thoughts of one creature with an Intelligence score of 4 or higher within 30 feet of you. You only gain a glimpse of the surface thoughts the creature is thinking about in that moment. Once you used this ability, you can’t target the same creature again for 24 hours.

Shapechanger. While wearing this mask, you can cast the alter self (appearance only) spell without requiring concentration. The spell ends if the mask is removed or you use a bonus action to end it. When you cast the spell with this mask, you can have the mask merge with your new face. While transformed this way, you have advantage on checks using the Deception skill.

Curse. This mask is cursed. When you die while attuned to the mask, you become cursed you until you are targeted by the remove curse spell or similar magic; parting with the mask fails to end the curse. Whenever you are resurrected while cursed, you randomly change your race (as by the reincarnate spell) and lose all memories of your old life.

A plain white mask with just two eye holes looking like it is made out tree bark.

Using Evolving Items

Evolving items can be used as standard magic items—the GM simply determines the rarity at which the item is found...

  • Character Growth. Reaching a specific level or proficiency milestone.
  • Arcane Empowerment. Enhancing the item through crafting or rituals.
  • Attunement Over Time. Deepening attunement through continued use.
  • Thematic Achievements. Fulfilling tasks or trials related to the item’s nature.
  • Divine or Infernal Favor. Gaining recognition from powerful entities.
  • Environmental Influence. Exposure to special locations or events.

By using evolving items, the GM can weave them into the story, making them feel personal and rewarding as they develop alongside the characters.