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): 1,966,000 gp (-)
Body Slot: Neck
Caster Level: 40th
Aura: Strong (DC 24); abjuration, transmutation
Activation: Constant
Weight: -

This golden amulet is cast in the image of a serpent coiled in repose. At its center, a smiling sapphire skull gleams.

Crafted by Rhangaun, this amulet bestows the following benefits upon its creator:

• A +8 insight bonus to Armor Class and saving throws.
• A +40 insight bonus to Spellcraft.
• Duplicates the effect of a rod of excellent magic and a rod of greater quicken metamagic 3/day.
• Constant nondetection.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, Craft Epic Wondrous Item; mage armor, nondetection.
Cost to Create: 983,000 gp; 39,320 XP.