Originally posted on the Pits of Evil forums (Forgotten Realms), March 7, 2008. It is one of the unique possessions of Rhangaun, master of the Twisted Rune, from the author's "Personalities of the Realms" NPC thread. Shown as written, with light spelling and formatting fixes only.

Price (Item Level): 1,722,000 gp (-)
Body Slot: Chest
Caster Level: 40th
Aura: Strong (DC 24); abjuration, transmutation
Activation: Constant
Weight: 2 lb.

The edges of this cowled black robe's sleeves and hood are stained crimson. Symbols of dark magical power adorn its richly-tailored length.

Worn only by the most powerful of evil spellcasters, a dread robe of the archmagi confers the following benefits on any evil-aligned arcane spellcaster that dons it:

• A +10 profane bonus to Armor Class and saving throws.
• Spell resistance 50.
• A +5 bonus to caster level and spell DC.
• A +40 competence bonus to Knowledge (arcana) and Spellcraft.

Any non-evil character that dons a dread robe of the archmagi receives 8 negative levels.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, Craft Epic Wondrous Item; must be an arcane spellcaster, must be evil-aligned; enhance magical flow, mage armor, spell resistance.
Cost to Create: 861,000 gp; 34,440 XP.