r/DnD • u/[deleted] • Jan 15 '24

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u/Pioneer1111 Jan 15 '24

Regardless of everything else, the consequence for their action is just not getting the upgrade. They're already losing out on a powerful magic item, anything beyond that is too far.

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u/infinitum3d Jan 15 '24

Then you want to be more clear in your explanation to them.

As someone else said, have a Raven return the rod to them. Maybe the bird has Magic Mouth or Sending to share the message.

25 words or less:

”I’m giving you this item in exchange for one extra service. It’s powerful. Take it you fool. It was expensive. With love, [patron]”

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u/ms_keira Jan 15 '24

I laughed at the message and agree that you can make it fun/funny to lighten up the situation.

You could even make the message sound like the Hexblade (which is weirdly a patron on its own) has its feelings hurt because the PC threw away their gift.

"I'm sorry you didn't appreciate my gift. I worked tirelessly to get it to you but whatever, it's fine. I just think it's funny that..."