WizKids is releasing a macabre collectible based on a powerful set of items from Dungeons & Dragons, as tabletop RPG fans will soon be able to purchase replicas of the Eye and Hand of Vecna. The vast majority of the powerful magic items in D&D require the player to simply wield them in battle, but the Vecna artifacts actually require the player to dismember themselves.
In the lore of Greyhawk setting of D&D, Vecna was a powerful evil wizard. The villain was betrayed by his lieutenant, Kas, who severed Vecna's hand and cut out his eye. Kas' sword was also an incredibly powerful item, which is why it was capable of this feat. Vecna would later rise to godhood, while his body parts remained in the land of Oerth. If an adventurer finds the Eye or Hand of Vecna, then they can remove their corresponding limb and attach Vecna's body part in its place, which will bond to their body. The new bearer of the Eye or Hand (or both) will gain access to powerful spell-like abilities, but the items will slowly corrupt them, turning them evil over time.
The Eye and Hand of Vecna are some of the most iconic magic items in all of D&D, and there have even been rumors that the upcoming D&D movie will involve them. The two body parts of Vecna are so famous that WizKids is making a collectible display item that contains the Eye and Hand of Vecna, along with a stand, a cover, and a cloth to keep them on. The set will cost $129.99 and it's expected to be dispatched in February. The set can be ordered from the WizKids website.
The people who are eying up space on their shelf should know that the Eye of Vecna measures 1.5” and can fit within the fingers of the Hand. The Hand on its own measures 7.5” and can sit on the cloth in the stand, which covers the actual prong that is holding it up. The covered case measures about 10.5” in height, so fans who are interested in owning a mummified set of body parts should keep that in mind.
D&D players are usually easy to buy gifts for, as a new rulebook or cool-looking set of dice will generally bring a smile to their face. The Eye and Hand of Vecna is definitely an acquired taste, and it's best to know someone really well before shelling out a lot of cash on such freaky items for a Dungeons & Dragons player's birthday.
The Eye and Hand of Vecna will be released in February.
Source: WizKids