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+# The Ten Artifacts
+
+All artifacts are six-foot-tall staves, each topped with a different symbol.
+Each is magically enchanted to inconvenience the bearer in a different way.
+
+## Staff of the Songbird
+
+*Symbol: a perched songbird.*
+
+The staff chirps loudly and constantly, attracting attention from
+everyone in the vicinity.  Stealth is impossible while carrying this
+staff.
+
+## Staff of Levitation
+
+*Symbol: a floating feather.*
+
+The bearer hovers a few feet off the ground and cannot control their
+movement through the air.  They will probably need to be dragged
+around by their teammates.
+
+## Staff of the Beacon
+
+*Symbol: a blazing sun.*
+
+The staff emits a brilliant column of light visible from anywhere in
+the arena.  There is no hiding with this one.
+
+## Staff of Frost
+
+*Symbol: a snowflake.*
+
+The bearer's hands freeze to the staff and they shiver uncontrollably,
+imposing disadvantage on DEX saves and attack rolls.  On the bright
+side, you can't be forced to drop it.
+
+## Staff of the Lodestone
+
+*Symbol: a horseshoe magnet.*
+
+The staff is powerfully magnetic.  Metal weapons, armor, and shields
+within 10 feet are pulled toward it.  Allies in metal armor have
+trouble staying away from the carrier.
+
+## Staff of Honesty
+
+*Symbol: an open eye.*
+
+The bearer cannot lie, whisper, or use nonverbal signals.  Everything
+they say comes out at full volume and must be truthful.  No secret
+plans while carrying this staff.
+
+## Staff of Tangling
+
+*Symbol: a twisted vine.*
+
+Roots and vines constantly sprout from the base of the staff, making
+the ground around the bearer difficult terrain for everyone, including
+allies.
+
+## Staff of Shrinking
+
+*Symbol: a tiny figure.*
+
+The bearer shrinks to 2 feet tall, but the staff remains full size.
+A tiny person dragging an enormous staff.
+
+## Staff of Stench
+
+*Symbol: a skunk.*
+
+The staff emits an overwhelming smell.  Anyone within 10 feet must
+make a CON save each round or be nauseated (disadvantage on attacks).
+This affects allies too.
+
+## Staff of Laughter
+
+*Symbol: a grinning jester.*
+
+The bearer and everyone within 15 feet must save against uncontrollable
+laughter each round.  Failed saves waste your action.  The perfect
+counter to a well-organized team.