text: Biblical and Theological Studies Department Associate Professor of Theology and History of Christianity On Faculty since 2008 Office: BGC 541 Phone: (630)752-5331 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Education Ph.D. History, Reformation Studies Institute, University of St. Andrews, 2008 M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2003 B.A. Religious Studies, Westmont College, 2000 These degrees include additional studies at the University of Oxford, Jerusalem University College, Université de Genève, Institut Catholique de Paris, and Universität Heidelberg. About Jennifer Powell McNutt My work explores early modern to modern European and North American history with expertise in how Christianity developed as it related to biblical, theological, social, political, cultural, gender, racial, and economic factors. For my doctoral work at the University of St. Andrews, I was the recipient of the Overseas Research Student Award (ORS) and a St. Andrews Studentship. In 2008, I graduated with my Ph.D. in History. That work was completed under the supervision of Prof. Bruce Gordon and Dr. Guy Rowlands at the Reformation Studies Institute. My dissertation explores the clerical legacy of Calvin in the eighteenth century. This work contributes to the revisionist understanding of the relationship between religion and the Enlightenment by re-examining the secularization theory through a socio-historical, theological, and prosopographical methodological approach of the church and clergy of Enlightenment Geneva. The work has been expanded to encompass the years 1685-1798 and is forthcoming in October 2013 for publication by Ashgate in its Eighteenth-Century Studies series. Since I began teaching at Wheaton in 2008, my research interests have continued to explore the history of the clergy and the contextual transformation of the church in its institutional organization, thought, and practices from the Reformation period through the Enlightenment. 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Courses Taught BITH 372: Historical Theology BITH 377: Theology & Science BITH 485 / 558-3: The Theology of Martin Luther BITH 486 / 558-2 / 793: Theology of John Calvin BITH 558-3: Religion & Science: Galileo to Darwin BITH 576: History of Christianity to 1900 BITH 581: The Reformation BITH 655: Historical Theology: Reformation BITH 677: Puritans BITH 677: The Radical Reformation BITH 683: Historiography BITH 684: Methods in Scholarship BITH 687: The Reformed Tradition in America BITH 695-4 (Independent Studies): The Enlightenment; The Reformers and the Canon; French for Reading; Eastern Orthodoxy & the Reformers Membership in Professional Societies Sixteenth Century Society American Society of Church History Calvin Studies Society American Historical Association American Academy of Religion Reformation Studies Institute, University of St. Andrews Centre for French History and Culture, University of St. Andrews Research Reformation & Post-Reformation: Life, Thought, and Influence of John Calvin Geneva's Clergy and Church The Reformed Tradition in Europe and America Life, Thought, and Influence of Martin Luther Sanctification & the Consistory Church & State Relations Enlightenment: Christianity & the Age of Enlightenment in Europe and America Secularization Theory and the Genesis of Modernity The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes and the Huguenots Clergy & The French Revolution Christianity and Science The Founding Fathers and Genevan Immigrants Papers Published and/or Presented I. Publications Books Calvin Meets Voltaire: The Clergy of Geneva during the Age of Enlightenment, 1685-1798 (Ashgate: Eighteenth-Century Studies Series) - Forthcoming Oct. 2013. Academic Articles & Essays "Francis Bacon" and "Pierre Bayle" in Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception: Athena-Blessing, ed. Hermann Spieckermann, vol. 3 (Walter de Gruyter, 2011). "The Consolation of Criminals: Clergy and State Dynamics in Eighteenth-Century Geneva," Bulletin de la Société d'histoire et d'archéologie de Genève, 40, 2012, pp. 55-66. "Edict of Nantes", "Henry IV" and "The Elizabethan Settlement" in The Westminster Handbook to Theologies of the Reformation, ed. R. Ward Holder (WJK, 2010), pp. 60-61, 80, and 63. "Hesitant Steps: Acceptance of the Gregorian Calendar in Eighteenth-Century Geneva" in Church History Journal, vol. 75, n.3 (Sept. 2006), pp. 544-564. -- Awarded the Sidney E. Mead Prize in 2005 by the American Society of Church History for the best essay written by a doctoral student Ecclesiastical Articles "The Enduring Church" in Christianity Today (January 2011), 44-47. "Isaiah 9:1-4", "Isaiah 42:1-9" and "Isaiah 49:1-7" for Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary, eds. David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor, Year A, vol. 1 (WJK, 2010), 266-271, 218-223, and 242-247. Academic Book Reviews Review of Brad Gregory's The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society (Boston: Harvard University Press, 2012) in Journal of Early Modern History (Forthcoming). Review of Charles Partee's The Theology of John Calvin, The Journal of Ecclesiastical History, vol. 62 (2011), 398-399. Review of Katherine Crawford's Perilous Performances: Gender and Regency in Early Modern France, The Sixteenth Century Journal, vol. 37, n.2 (Summer 2006), 524-526. Review of Matthew Glozier's Scottish Soldiers in France in the Reign of the Sun King, The Sixteenth Century Journal, vol. 37, n.2 (Summer 2006), 467-469. French Translations University of Michigan's Collaborative Online Translation Project of Diderot and D'Alembert's Encyclopedia[www.hti.umich.edu]: "Formulaire" July 2005 "Ecclésiastique" Nov. 2004 II. Paper Presentations "Replacing Calvin? Calvin's Catechism in Eighteenth-Century Geneva" – plenary paper to be presented at the Calvin Studies Society Colloquium (Forthcoming – April 2013) "Mixing Calvinism with Galvanism: Science and the Clergy of Early Modern Europe" – paper presented for Wheaton College's Natural Science Lunch Seminars (20 Sept. 2011) "Calvin, Calling, & Capitalism" – paper presented for the Wheaton College Alumni Club Event in St. Louis (12 March 2011). "Theology at Lausanne III" – paper presented for the Midwest Mission Studies Fellowship in Chicago (6 Nov. 2010). "The Genevan Clergy in the Age of Enlightenment" – paper presented at Toronto University College & Seminary (30 Sept. 2010). "Calvin Comes to America: New Geneva and the Founding Fathers" – paper presented for Wheaton College's Humanities Brown Bag Colloquium (Sept. 2010). "Chrétiens et citoyens: Religion and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Geneva" – paper presented at the American Society of Church History Conference in San Diego (9 Jan. 2010). "'Calvin was not a child of the Enlightenment': The Theological Legacy of Calvin in the Preaching of Geneva's Eighteenth-Century Clergy" – paper presented in Geneva, Switzerland at the Calvin Congress 2009 (26 May 2009). "'The Science of Salvation': Preaching during the Genevan Enlightenment" – paper presented at the University of Cambridge, Church History Seminar (28 Feb. 2007). "Calvin and Knox: Religion & Politics in Sixteenth-Century Europe" – guest lecture at Westmont College, Political Science Department (12 Jan. 2007). "Église et Société dans la Genève du XVIIIe siècle" – paper presented at the Université de Genève, Institut d'Histoire de la Reformation (24 Oct. 2006). "French Palaeography, 15th century-18th century" – guest lecture at the University of St. Andrews (2 March 2006). "Hesitant Steps from the Reformation to the Enlightenment: Protestant Acceptance of the Gregorian Calendar in Eighteenth-Century Geneva" – paper presented at the University of Oxford for the British Society of Eighteenth-Century Studies Conference (5 Jan. 2006). "The Changing Face of Calvin's ' Prudish Republic': A Study of Religion & Enlightenment in the Context of Eighteenth-Century Geneva" – paper presented at the University of St. Andrews, Reformation Studies Institute Seminar (8 Dec. 2005). "An Enlightened Utopia? 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Lit life: Authors set for Bookfest; hot nonfiction titles for summer
Ivan Doig, David Guterson, Elizabeth George and others are on the books for the Northwest Bookfest, Sept. 22-23 in Kirkland; Lawrence Block at Seattle Mystery Bookshop on Aug. 14; the top nonfiction books on hold at Seattle Public Library.
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Momentum is building for the revived Northwest Bookfest, which takes place Sept. 22-23 in downtown Kirkland (its second year at this location). Confirmed authors include Ivan Doig, David Guterson, Elizabeth George, Jim Lynch, Greg Bear, Karl Marlantes, Blaine Harden, Robert Dugoni, Yasmine Galenorn, Nancy Horan, Richelle Mead and other mostly local literary luminaries.
Doig likely will discuss his new novel ("The Bartender's Tale"), as will George, the Whidbey Island author of the popular Inspector Lynley mystery series (personally I think these should be called the Havers series, for the aristocratic Lynley's scruffy blue-collar partner, but I guess it doesn't have quite the same ring). George has a new book — the first in a young-adult series — out this fall, "The Edge of Nowhere," a coming-of-age story set on Whidbey Island with elements of romance and the paranormal. Stay tuned.
Besides author panels on fantasy, thrillers, mystery, Northwest cooking, travel, nature, women's fiction, children's books and romance, a "Queens of Romance Tea" is promised, plus a Sept. 23 appearance by Jack Prelutsky, the first U.S. Children's Poet Laureate, who will perform a poem accompanied by a live five-piece music combo. Not to miss.
A visit from Mr. Block
In the world of mysteries, Lawrence Block is as close as it comes to icon status. This hard-boiled but humorous author drops in at Seattle Mystery Bookshop from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, to "chat, answer questions, lounge and laugh," according to SMB. If you're thinking about arriving with an armful of Block books, go to www.seattlemystery.com, check the events calendar, click on Aug. 14 and read the signing guidelines.
Hot summer nonfiction
Recently I highlighted the five most-popular fiction titles at Seattle Public Library (according to holds placed). Last week I looked up nonfiction. Here's the list. There is something very Seattle here — self improvement, hiking, irony and ... shyness!
1. "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed. Young woman loses everything, finds redemption through bunions, blisters and a bulging backpack. 991 holds
2. "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. Habits are not destiny; break your bad habits by replacing them with good ones. 602 holds
3. "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. It's OK to be geeky, bookish and shy! 568 holds
4. "Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir" by Jenny Lawson. The mind behind the Blogess blog uses it as a platform for a book. Irreverent life stories about parenthood, marriage and her upbringing in Texas, a state Northwesterners love to hate. 402 holds
5. "Imagine: How Creativity Works" by Jonah Lehrer. Er ... unfortunately, this 31-year-old author has just lost his wonderful job at The New Yorker for making things up (things Bob Dylan supposedly said, but didn't). Is this book popular because of that, or despite it? 400 holds
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Although praise & worship band MercyMe was founded in 1994, vocalist Bart Millard says that the group's birth was a process God began in him during high school. Millard recalls, "My dad and my older brother were both football players. So naturally, that's what I wanted to do as well. But I broke both my ankles in a high school football game and that ended my career." Due to the injury, Millard was left with an elective class to fill and reluctantly joined the only available option: choir. With the prodding of his choir director, he was soon actively involved. During Millard's first semester in college, he was faced with the death of his father to cancer. The loss caused him to look for a change and a fresh start. Millard's youth pastor, who had recently moved from Millard's hometown of Greenville, TX, to Lakeland, FL, invited him to work with the youth praise band. He accepted the offer and moved at the end of his freshman year of college. Millard says that the praise band involvement marked "the first time I had ever done anything with a band -- just a local youth group who played for a Wednesday night service. But I fell in love with it immediately." It wasn't long after that Millard became friends with keyboardist Jim Bryson. In the summer of 1994, the two traveled to Europe as part of a praise team. The trip caused Millard and Bryson to consider full-time music ministry. In August of 1994, guitarist Mike Scheuchzer made the duo a trio. The three, who now lived in Oklahoma City, formed MercyMe. From there the group begin to attract local promoters and found themselves opening for Audio Adrenaline. Following this, the band moved to Nashville, TN, and then to Texas. Their concerts grew to 200 dates per year. Bassist Nathan Cochran and percussionist Robby Shaffer joined the group, turning it from a trio into a five-member band. MercyMe, with six independent projects to their credit, signed with INO Records and released Almost There in August 2001. In 2003, the group was nominated for the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards. MercyMe released Undone in 2004 and Coming Up to Breathe in 2006. In September 2007, the band embarked on a tour to promote All That Is Within Me, which was released in November that same year. ~ Ashleigh Kittle, Rovi
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An ancillary test for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), particularly in situations in which a diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out.
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by inherited defects in steroid biosynthesis. Deficiencies in several enzymes cause CAH including 21-hydroxylase (CYP21A2 mutations; 90% of cases), 11-hydroxylase (CYP11A1 mutations; 5%-8%), 3-beta-hydroxy dehydrogenase (HSD3B2 mutations; <5%), and 17-alpha-hydroxylase (CYP17A1 mutations; 125 cases reported to date). The resulting hormone imbalances (reduced glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, and elevated steroid intermediates and androgens) can lead to life-threatening, salt-wasting crises in the newborn period and incorrect gender assignment of virilized females.
The adrenal glands, ovaries, testes, and placenta produce steroid intermediates, which are hydroxylated at position 21 (by 21-hydroxylase) and position 11 (by 11-hydroxylase) to produce cortisol. Deficiency of either 21-hydroxylase or 11-hydroxylase results in decreased cortisol synthesis and loss of feedback inhibition of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion. The consequent increased pituitary release of ACTH drives increased production of steroid intermediates.
The steroid intermediates are oxidized at position 3 (by 3-beta-hydroxy dehydrogenase [3-beta-HSD]). The 3-beta-HSD enzyme allows formation of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHPG) from 17-hydroxypregnenolone and progesterone from pregnenolone. When 3-beta-HSD is deficient, cortisol is decreased, 17-hydroxypregnenolone and pregnenolone levels may increase, and 17-OHPG and progesterone levels, respectively, are low. Dehydroepiandrosterone is also converted to androstenedione by 3-beta-HSD, and may be elevated in patients affected with 3-beta-HSD deficiency.
The best screening test for CAH, most often caused by either 21- or 11-hydroxylase deficiency, is the analysis of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (along with cortisol and androstenedione). Cah21/87815 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Profile for 21-Hydoxylase Deficiency allows the simultaneous determination of these 3 analytes. Alternately, these tests may be ordered individually: OHPG/9231 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum; CINP/9369 Cortisol, Serum, LC-MS/MS; and ANST/9709 Androstenedione, Serum.
If both 21- and 11-hydroxylase deficiency have been ruled out, analysis of 17-hydroxypregnenolone and pregnenolone may be used to confirm the diagnosis of 3-beta-HSD or 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency.
See Steroid Pathways in Special Instructions.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
0-6 years: not established
7-9 years: <206 ng/dL
10-12 years: <152 ng/dL
13-15 years: 18-197 ng/dL
16-17 years: 17-228 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
Stage I: <157 ng/dL
Stage II: <144 ng/dL
Stage III: <215 ng/dL
Stage IV-V: 19-201 ng/dL
0-6 years: not established
7-9 years: <151 ng/dL
10-12 years: 19-220 ng/dL
13-15 years: 22-210 ng/dL
16-17 years: 22-229 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
Stage I: <172 ng/dL
Stage II: 22-229 ng/dL
Stage III: 34-215 ng/dL
Stage IV-V: 26-235 ng/dL
> or =18 years: 33-248 ng/dL
*Kushnir MM, Rockwood AL, Roberts WL, et al: Development and performance evaluation of a tandem mass spectrometry assay for 4 adrenal steroids. Clin Chem 2006;52(8):1559-1567
Premature (26-28 weeks): 1,219-9,799 ng/dL
Premature (29-36 weeks): 346-8,911 ng/dL
Full term (1-5 months): 229-3,104 ng/dL
6 months-364 days: 221-1,981 ng/dL
1-2 years: 35-712 ng/dL
3-6 years: <277 ng/dL
7-9 years: <188 ng/dL
10-12 years: <393 ng/dL
13-15 years: 35-465 ng/dL
16-17 years: 32-478 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
Stage I: <209 ng/dL
Stage II: <356 ng/dL
Stage III: <451 ng/dL
Stage IV-V: 35-478 ng/dL
Premature (26-28 weeks): 1,219-9,799 ng/dL
Premature (29-36 weeks): 346-8,911 ng/dL
Full term (1-5 months): 229-3,104 ng/dL
6 months-364 days: 221-1,981 ng/dL
1-2 years: 35-712 ng/dL
3-6 years: <277 ng/dL
7-9 years: <213 ng/dL
10-12 years: <399 ng/dL
13-15 years: <408 ng/dL
16-17 years: <424 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
Stage I: <236 ng/dL
Stage II: <368 ng/dL
Stage III: <431 ng/dL
Stage IV-V: <413 ng/dL
> or =18 years: 55-455 ng/dL
> or =18 years: 31-455 ng/dL
*Kushnir MM, Rockwood AL, Roberts WL, et al: Development and performance evaluation of a tandem mass spectrometry assay for 4 adrenal steroids. Clin Chem 2006;52(8):1559-1567
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) always require the measurement of several steroids. Patients with CAH due to steroid 21-hydroxylase gene (CYP21A2) mutations usually have very high levels of androstenedione, often 5-fold to 10-fold elevations. 17-OHPG levels are usually even higher, while cortisol levels are low or undetectable. All 3 analytes should be tested.
For the HSD3B2 mutation, cortisol, 17-OHPG and progesterone levels will be will be decreased; 17-hydroxypregnenolone and pregnenolone and DHEA levels will be increased.
In the much less common CYP11A1 mutation, androstenedione levels are elevated to a similar extent as seen in CYP21A2 mutation, and cortisol also is low, but 17-OHPG is only mildly, if at all, elevated.
In the also very rare 17-hydroxylase deficiency, androstenedione, all other androgen-precursors (17-alpha-hydroxypregnenolone, 17-OHPG, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate), androgens (testosterone, estrone, estradiol), and cortisol are low, while production of mineral corticoid and its precursors (in particular pregnenolone, 11-dexycorticosterone, corticosterone, and 18-hydroxycorticosterone) are increased.
See Steroid Pathways in Special Instructions.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
No significant cautionary statements
Supportive Data
To convert to nmol/L, take the value in ng/dL and multiply by 0.31597.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Wudy S A, Hartmann M, Svoboda M: Determination of 17-hydroxypregnenolone in plasma by stabile isotope dilution/benchtop liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Horm Res 2000;53(2):68-71
2. Therrell BL: Newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2001;30(1):15-30
3. Bachega TA, Billerbeck AE, Marcondes JA, et al: Influence of different genotypes on 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels in patients with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Clin Endocrinol 2000;52(5):601-607
4. Kao P, Machacek DA, Magera MJ, at al: Diagnosis of adrenal cortical dysfunction by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2001;31(2):199-204
5. Sciarra F, Tosti-Croce C, Toscano V: Androgen-secreting adrenal tumors. Minerva Endocrinol 1995;20(1):63-68
6. Collett-Solberg PF: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: from genetics and biochemistry to clinical practice, part I. Clin Pediatr 2001:40(1):1-16
Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Deuterium-labeled internal standards (pregnenolone-d4 and 17-hydroxypregnenolone-d3) are added to 0.2 mL of sample. Pregnenolone, 17-hydroxypregnenolone, and the internal standards are extracted from the sample using solid-phase extraction. The extracts are then washed and dried under nitrogen. Extracts are then derivatized using hydroxylamine and analyzed by LC-MS/MS. The mass spectrometer has an electrospray interface and is operated in the multiple-reaction monitoring positive mode. A 7-point standard curve is extracted and derivatized with each batch of samples.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday, Thursday; 8 a.m.
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
81151 | 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, S | 6765-2 |
88645 | Pregnenolone, S | 2837-3 |


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Pheasant Stir-Fry
1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks
4 to 5 pheasant breasts (cut into bite-size chunks)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1½ cups green and orange bell peppers (sliced)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 tablespoons honey
Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons of juice. Set pineapple aside. In a wok, stir-fry pheasant until no longer pink. Add peppers, cook 2 to -4 minutes until tender crisp.
Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, pineapple juice (3 tablespoons). Mix well. Add ketchup, soy sauce. Mix until smooth. Add pheasant. Cook until thickened. Serve on a platter over rice.
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Cantina Laredo - Chicago
Online Reservations
Upscale chain. Prices fair. Have an avocado & lime on the table when seated- easy upsell to the top shelf guac prepared table-side- fresh. Botanas Trio came with 2 of each. Empanada was very doughy. The tacos de ahi tuna were very good and the crab cake did not stand out & about the size of a flattened golf ball. Tacos de Pescado- wife did not care for the chipotle aioloi (too smokey tasting), but said the Mahi was very good. Would recommend w/o the aioli sauce. Gluten-free items clearly marked on menu. The restaurant design is nice to the eyes. Atmosphere was energetic & loud- difficult to hear conversations across the table. The service was very good. Waters always filled without asking and the waiter was always around for drink orders.
Food was good and the ambiance had a cool, chic vibe to it.
The food was fresh and very tasty! Completely reasonable prices. We will be back for sure!
Very good and classy Mexican place in downtown Chicago, will definitely put it on the go back to list
The food is very good, many taste and price options. Making the guacamole at the table is unique and allows one to add just the right amount of heat for your taste.The staff if very attentive and energetic. The restaurant decor is sleek and modern which gives the place a nice vibe without making one feel like they must be dressed up to eat there.
Whenever I'm in Chicago, I always try to catch a meal here. Excellent food. The table side guacamole is out of this world. Only gripe - took a long time to get drinks through our server. Wasn't very busy, so I'm not sure why. That being said, don't pass on this place.
Cantena Laredo was much nicer than what I expected. The ambiance was wonderful with the two large fireplaces and modern decor. The food was excellent. The portions were not huge..no leftovers, but if that is what keeps the price down than its worth it. This is really a top-rate restaurant at an affordable price. I would definitely come back.
You wont be diappointed. The menu is always changing and the drinks are great. Wonderful service as well.
I took a client here because they wanted to try it. The margaritas were good, the guacamole made to order at the table was delicious! We all had a great meals. The portions are large. The wait staff are great.
My experience was great from the minute we walked in the door. The decor is modern but warm. We were warmly welcomed by the hostess and sat near the fireplace. Service was spot on. The table side guacamole was fun. Food and service were excellent. I will return. People who were celebrating birthdays were presented with a brownie with a sparkler on top. I asked me waiter to sparkle me even though it wasn't my birthday and he did :-) Lucky me!
The table side made guacamole is amazing as are the nachos and ceviche.
Loved the on line reservations! We arrived to the restaurant a few minutes early and didn't have to wait for a table. The table side fresh guacamole was fantastic! Our table thought the food was very delicious.
Great meal - We had the guacamole, tortilla soup, combination fajitas, and classic mojitos. This was plenty for two people, and all were quite tasty. The service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant location can't be beat. My only complaint is the price. This has got to be one of the most expensive Mexican meals we've ever had! While I'm glad I tried it, it won't be my "go to" restaurant while visiting downtown Chicago. Too many other fabulous choices in this locale and price point.
Antonio was our waiter. Offered ideas on food and wine that all were excellent. Started w the homemade guac. Made tableside. Fajitas, chicken sandwich, all of our food was made well tasted great. Will be back.
We had the taco de pollo and enchilada vera cruz. Both were awesome! Nice ambience, good food - overall a good experience. Their salsa is to die for. Table side gauc was nice but the service wasn't very good. Looked like the lady had a long day and was just ready to get out. Other than the gauc experience, it was a nice dinner outing.
Limited GFree options, but they are marked on the menu. Chile con queso and artichoke & avacado enchilladas? Yes please!
Not sure which was the best of our bar plates: shrimp seviche, tuna seviche, tuna tacos, or shrimp flatbread. More than enough food for under $40.
This is not your ordinary mexican resturant! The resturant itself is gorgeous! Very modern and sheek. Great music! The food was so good! I can't get this place off my mind!
I was shocked that I made my reservation thru OpenTable and then found out that the reservation was not eligible for the 100 points. Not sure why a restaurant would limit this.The place is beautiful but I'll visit restaurants that reward OpenTable points.
Was looking for a good restaurant near my hotel and found this review on Open Table. Vibrant and open atmosphere. Many thanks to my server who treated me so well. Food was delicious. Will come back again.
Overall, good experience. Table-side guacamole was bland-- I've had it better at other places. Entree was very tasty (barbacoa enchiladas). Dessert was the brownie with ice cream and the brownie was way too rich.
I really enjoyed the food, the server and the atmosphere.
Really good Southwestern/Mexican influenced food and other modern comfort food (flatbreads etc) in a very open airy and spacious open plan layout with soothing light neutral colors, stone, wood, and fireplaces. Fresh made while you watch guacamole is tops and everything I have tried was very good on several visits. Great deals at happy hour (food items) also. Good email deals also available if you sign up.
Nice open restaurant area, with super-fresh entrees. Must get the table side guacamole, made to your specification. We went during lunch, so don't know what the evening vibe is, but our food was great (fish tacos particularly good) and interesting use of fresh ingredients. Definitely will go on the future list to return when we are in Chicago next.
They have a yummy menu and great drinks! Service is always good! They do have a kids menu.
One of my favorite place in this area. Almost every dish on their menu is great, (ok maybe seafood can be improved).
The waitress was not very diligent, we had to remember her to bring our drinks several times. Restaurant was crowded but not so much. Same thing happened while retiring the empty plates from the table. Overall food was good but not the service provided by the waitress.
Had the table side guacamole, shrimp tacos and brisket enchiladas. All were delicious. The guacamole customization and presentation was pretty cool, although I'm not sure it was worth $10. Maybe if there were more than two of us. Lots of options, lively bar scene...just shy of being too loud.
I took some friends and they loved it. The food is always good the service is great and everyone was pleased.
We had a special birthday to celebrate and everything was perfect! The drinks, the food, the atmosphere - we couldn't have asked for more and can't wait to return.
Found this on open table last minute, and I was very pleased. Great waiter, gave suggestions, and generous margaritas!
Takes Mexican food to that foodie level without losing the classic roots of traditional dishes. I will definitely be going back.
Wish we had of come here more than once! Will definitely be back! Front immediate seating, service and food, all was exceptional!
Our server was wonderful; very attentive and courteous; the food and drinks were fantastic. Will be visiting again soon.
The made to order guacamole is excellent. You can select mild, medium or spicy. The chips werre served warm and came with two salsas, again mild and spicy. For the main course we had the carnita and shrimp enchilada. Both excellent and not overbearing. They had the fireplace lit so it made the room feel warm and inviting.
Getting drinks (alcohol) took a long time, but the food and service was excellent. This is the second time we have been there and it was wonderful.
I took my 19 year old son there on a father-son evening. We LOVED the food, the atmosphere, the service, and the proximity to everything in the river-north / magnificent mile areas. Truly, it was an amazing experience.
Food was great; atmosphere and location great; price was reasonable for downtown location; would definitely go back
The food was very good. I had enchiladas and they were tasty. I also had a goat cheese salad with sweetened walnuts that was very good as well. Their beer selection for lack of a better word sucked. They offer typical Mexican beer that I have no desire for.
The margaritas lived up to the hype, so did the guacamole prepared at the table. I had tamales and my date had enchiladas. The presentation was great and the food was good.
Cantina Laredo elevates Mexican food to a whole new level! I love latin food, the flavors, the beverages. I've tried a fair share around the country, and Laredo beats them all without a doubt. I can't say enough about the food and drinks...simply OUTSTANDING! The staff, the atmosphere...and the prices were EXTREMELY reasonable for a downtown location and the entire experience. I'll definitely be putting this restaurant in my rotation.
Food and drinks were very good. A little disappointed that nothing was said or done for my daughter's birthday since I noted that it we were celebrating her birthday on my OT reservation.
A pretty place, guac table-side, very good. Service attentive. Food good-very good. Too noisy!
Love the food here, especially with good company. Been here several times with my boyfriend and other times with the girls (10 of us). Very good gourmet Mexican food.
I love Mexican food and this Cantina still rises above the rest. Great food. Fun, up-beat place. Great servers! For business or personal dinners/lunch, this is a great place to go.
I have been here a handful of times and the food is always amazing. They also have outstanding drinks to choose from. The bar area is great, but gets a little crowded on certain nights. I recommend the Fajitas Tres entree. But, I really think you can't go wrong. I haven't tried the lounge upstairs but it looks fun and I can't wait to try it.
This was our first visit to this restaurant as we were visiting from Michigan and truly enjoyed the ambience, excellent food and outstanding service. We started with the guacamole prepared table side with margarita's - excellent. Our food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We look forward to our next visit!
A Friday evening party of four, we enjoyed a drink at the bar before being seated. The server was efficient and personable making the evening more than just a place to fill the tummy. The drinks (Regular Margarita and Sangria) were excellent. The Relleno de Camerones was an excellent choice, full of flavor with minimum spice. Enchiladas de Barbacoa, the carnitas, and the enchiladas de Oaxaca were also mouth-wateringly good. I would certainly go there again. Just one complaint - at a busy time such as 8:30 pm on a Friday evening, the noise of the crowd is a bit overpowering!
Food was wonderful; lovely, warm ambiance and decor; more than adequate service, and great cocktails.
I thought the food here was pretty good. Although the Guacamole was said to be "outstanding" on some previous reviews. I found it to be just OK, and kind of bland. I also with they had a larger drink menu.


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Eye of the Void Aura moderate conjuration; CL 9th Slot none; Price 10,100 gp; Weight ½ lbs. Description
The eye of the void normally appears to be a small black glass or crystal ball three to four inches in diameter. However, when commanded to open, the eye reveals itself as the terrifying, multi-pupilled eye of some abomination from the dark spaces between the stars.
Once per day, the eye may be held forth and commanded to open as a standard action. The eye's user may either hold it over their head when commanding the eye to open, and thus affect everyone in a 30 foot radius, or hold the eye out with one hand and instead affect a 30 foot cone. In either case, the eye makes a gaze attack against all creatures caught in the area of effect. Creatures affected by the gaze must make a DC 16 Will save or take 1d6 Wisdom damage and gain the frightened condition for one minute. Creatures in the area of effect which make their saves are instead shaken for one minute. This gaze attack counts as a mind-affecting and fear effect.
Construction Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, lesser planar binding; Cost 5,550 gp
To me this is an example of an item that doesn't follow Sean's advice but overcomes that by sheer force of awesome.
As a DM item, I could use this thing to scare the bejeezus out of my players.
As recovered phat loot, it could become the focus of a plotline (what kind of Horror From The Outer Dark lets its eye just roam around without trying to interfere?), or just flavor for a character being skillfully played.
It has that "more than the item" feeling; imagine producing this bad boy while negotiating with the Orc tribes threatening a village!
Say hello to my little friend!
It's got mojo based on the item's theme and description. The mechanics are mostly there, too. Just a few mistakes in presentation (i.e., the cost should be half the price, "30 foot" vs. "30-foot," etc.). I think it uses the wrong spell for the construction requirements, even if the designer's hinting at the notion that you've bound some sort of Cthulu-esque beast from beyond the stars into the thing. It really ought to include doom or the cone-based effect of a fear spell. I'd also prefer to see it only generate its ability as a cone rather than a 360-degree all-around vision kind of thing if held aloft.
Still, it hangs in there enough to at least keep it around for discussion. But, if this one makes it through, I'd consider it to be on the edge for elimination. And the designer's going to have to really ramp things up to compete in further rounds.
Vote to Keep.
A bunch of Lovecraft flavor isn't enough for this one, I'm afraid. I wish it had just a cone effect, and even then it's pretty powerful. Even on a save, you're hosed for a minute, which is longer than most combats last. The stylistic errors Neil mentions and the whole Creation Requirements section seal the deal for me, though. Cost isn't half the price, and lesser planar binding is completely the wrong spell here, as it's a conjuration effect and has nothing to do with fear. If it were priced correctly and an enchantment or necromancy spell I'd be more inclined to keep, but as it is, nope.
Really cool idea. Cool flavor.
Aura and source spell are wrong (I can see why you'd want to do it that way, but it's wrong).
Cost is wrong, but I can see that as being a simple typo (5,550 instead of 5,050). However, that shows carelessness.
But I think the author could be trained to overcome those sorts of mistakes, and the sheer coolness of the item wants me to see what else they can do.
However, when commanded to open, the eye reveals itself as the terrifying, multi-pupilled eye of some abomination from the dark spaces between the stars. Once per day, the eye may be held forth and commanded to open as a standard action.
However, when commanded to open, the eye reveals itself as the terrifying, multi-pupilled eye of some abomination from the dark spaces between the stars.
Once per day, the eye may be held forth and commanded to open as a standard action.
I would have combined these two sentences into one rather than saying "commanded" twice in a row. Think it would flow a bit better. As for the area of effect, I like that you can choose, but most things I've seen that switch between radius and cone allow the cone to be longer, say 30 foot radius versus 60 foot cone.
And, necromancy, baby. It's got to be necromancy!
I'm not a big fan of Leng etc, but I can understand where you are coming from with this. Lots of style, and straightforward focused design make this an easy item to appreciate. For the 30-foot radius version, it really needs the words, 'except the holder', in there somewhere. It also needs fear in the requirements, it's close to a SIAC but that's fine, as Ryan said sometimes rule #27 overrides the other rules.
You were close to the template format which must have helped with the judges. It's Slot —; and Weight 1/2 lb.
I can understand why you didn't expand the radius for the cone version, the range of most gaze attacks is 30 feet.
Welcome to the ranks of RPG Superstar! Keep bringing the powerful mojo, and show us your sophisticated design skills. Best of luck!
I'm with Sean, this is a cool idea.
Like the others, I would have skipped over holding it above your head and affecting everyone in a 360 degree radius; that has only complicated the item for you. The cone is cool, but it felt like you were reaching.
You know what I might have liked? Some nod to the actual universal monster rules regarding gaze attacks (i.e. averting your eyes gives you a 50% chance not to need to make a saving throw, but grants concealment. A blindfolded target requires no saving throw but grants total concealment). You had the word count to spare.
A little comment on language and grammar: "However, when commanded to open, the eye reveals itself as the terrifying, multi-pupilled eye of some abomination from the dark spaces between the stars." Your use of the word 'some' really stuck out at me. I would just tighten the language to "of an abomination". Alexander's point about the double use of commanded is also noteworthy.
Congratulations though! You made it to the Top 32! I'll have my eye on what you do next.
Seriously, work hard. Maybe recruit an extra pair of eyes (pun intended) to look over your entry. Read it out loud to yourself. Do a little research. I only say this because I'd like to see you go far.
(groan, too easy to the point that it's accidental, sorry kids)
Interesting idea to start with, but I'm not a big fan of the item as a whole. Everyone else has pretty much said what I was thinking, though I would like to add that I think it's a bit odd that the cone effect is shorter than the radius effect.
The best part about this item for me is its power level. It would have been very easy for you to have made this a much higher level item, but you shot it at the lower end, without losing its awesome.
Much lower and I'd have said, "really, that's it?" And much higher would have made the power outshine the activation. Wonderful execution!
Hmm, this seems more of a DM item than a player item to me. 1d6 wisdom damage doesn't do much to PCs, and the weilder doesn't seem to be immune to the burst effect. Also not keen on the spell requirement. The duration is way too long, I feel.
This belongs in the hands of a cthulu cthultist.
Hmm, this seems more of a DM item than a player item to me. 1d6 wisdom damage doesn't do much to PCs
Drop a cleric's wisdom by 5 to 6 points and they'll be coughing up a fair number of bonus spells. That sucks in the middle of an encounter area.
This would also reduce Will saves for follow-up spells that they owner might start using. Plus if they're frightened, that only compunds it.
It does have issues, but I think you're understating the Wis loss. This item can be nasty in the hands of a spellcaster that favors spells that require Will saves.
I like the first two sentences that give the physical description. However, I'd like to see the word terrifying removed and the description enhanced so that the image of the eye feels terrifying.
I like the item and its effect, but I don't like that it is held in different positions to choose between the two areas of effect. I feel like I should be able to command it to do what without the proper positioning.
Also, I really llke the name.
Matthew Morris wrote: Hmm, this seems more of a DM item than a player item to me. 1d6 wisdom damage doesn't do much to PCsDrop a cleric's wisdom by 5 to 6 points and they'll be coughing up a fair number of bonus spells. That sucks in the middle of an encounter area. This would also reduce Will saves for follow-up spells that they owner might start using. Plus if they're frightened, that only compunds it.
You don't lose spells to wisdom damage though.
I see this as horribly underpriced though -- its a SIAC fear with a touch of idiocy to everyone that fails the save (touch of idiocy is a penalty not damage, but it also hits three stats not one unlike this effect so I would call that an even wash). Cool imagery though.
I like it, but frightened for a minute is a big PITA for a DM. Only make people run around like butt monkeys for a couple rounds please.
I really do like the imagery of this item. In fact, the imagery is so cool I think it totally outshines anything else about the item. It could be awesome enough to be an entire campaign starting point on it's own.
Good work, man.
Thanks everyone for the critique, and by the looks of it, hairs-breadth acceptance of my item! It really is quite amazing to get this level of feedback on my little black orb of terror.
It would seem my attempt to shoehorn in a bit of extra flavor by the school/spell requirements may have been a bit too much. I hadn't counted on just how jealous necromancers are of their mastery over all things fear-inducing! :P
Someone above said that a little Lovecraft feel wasn't enough to put this item over, but in my opinion, a LOT of Lovecraft was just enough!
I like this item a lot; I want a Witch (N)PC to use one as a spellcasting focus.
I have to admit; it's the execution of the item that gives it the mojo. Somewhat related, I get the similar feeling when I have chills running down the back of my neck and recoil in fear as if it were the Eye of Sauron suddenly focused its penetrating steely gaze upon me.
Lovecraft is the man, and one of the factors that dream me to Paizo and Pathfinder was there very open embrace of Lovecraft. If I used this item in a campaign, I would love to see a certain percent chance that some Old One sucks the wielder's soul into the item. Now that I think of it, why hasn't Paizo made Dr. Tillinghast's machine from "The Beyond" into an artifact?
I like this item. I believe the radius should be 60-foot and the cone should be 30-foot. It operates like a 360 degree gaze attack. If the user holds the eye out with one hand, his hand is blocking the rear vision, creating a forward cone.
You may wish to set a duration on how long the eye stays open, and whether the eye stays open if the user no longer has possession. It could be very interesting to roll this thing down a crowded street. ;)
Gah! Evil Staring eyey thingy. Begone! you scare the crap out of me!
Seriously, this item has the mojo cranked up all the way to 11. Normally items like this fail in other areas like unclear rules or similar problems, but with your item thats not the case. everything is nice, concise and shiny.
This is something that probably wouldn't make a big book of items, because its too special, but it is perfect for rpg-superstar. (And perfect for my bbeg, so I'm soo stealing it.)
Great job easily one of my faves.
Eye of the Void
Simple, tasty, and tight. May not be an overdose of gonzo, but it's useful, even if it would require some tweaking (or preparation and forethought) to keep the bearer from being affected. Me likes.
WOW!!! Nice way to bring a touch of Lovecraftian horror to the game. Love, love, love this item. I'm usually, so-so, big deal when it comes to horror type items and such, but this just grabbed me from the get go. I'm definately looking forward to see what you unleash on us in Round 2.
I'm solidly in the camp of those that LOVE this item. I also prefer the conjuration aura and the spell requirement as you wrote them. I don't see why Sean says that's the wrong way to go about this... but of course, he knows this sort of thing way better than I do (obviously), so I guess I'll defer to his judgement there.
See, to my eyes, this is Top 10 stuff. I didn't think I'd ever really see a Lovecraftian item that truly impressed me, but this does.
Anyway, great job! Don't go into the next round thinking that you have to overdo it based on the judges commentary alone. make the people happy, that's all you need to do from here on out! Congrats on making the Top 32.
Gah! Evil Staring eyey thingy. Begone! you stare the crap out of me!
Fixed it :)
These are my comments before reading the comments of the judges or others:
Unfortunately, I don't care much for this item for several reasons. First, it seems to riff off Spelljammer and beholders. Since there are no official rules for space travel in the Pathfinder RPG this seems like more of a nostalgia item.
Second, this seems more like a monster in glass form and its effects are somewhat disappointing. There are plenty of things in the game that already that cause Wisdom damage. Even though you didn't go with the beholder's antimagic effect, the eye is still very strongly reminiscent of void dwelling beholder-kind. Seeing powers more related to void, vacuum, stars or something of that nature would have been more inventive. Lesser planar binding seems like an odd choice for construction requirements, since outer space not the planes is where the eye comes from. The costing/pricing is iffy.
Overall, this is a weak entry. I'd rather see the monster this came from than the magic item. :(
I like this and want to take it on a Heavens Oracle I am thinking of. :) Interesting to see the love/hate that some people have with it. I certainly fall into the love category.
No new feedback to the critique on requirements, etc. Perhaps a reduced effect on a made save like 1/2 the wisdom damage and only Shaken...
Nicely done!
Really nice flavor here, and it almost makes me overlook some of the ways in which this seems a bit powerful and with a bit too long of a duration. Still, I like it based on the spooky almost lovecraftian atmosphere.
Interestingly enough, it was entirely inspired by the fluff for Golarion's Dark Tapestry. Well, and maybe a bit by having read some Lovecraft over the years. I never really read any Spelljammer material at all, so if I did manage to steal concepts from that, it was unintentional. Now that you mention it though, the whole 'eye making a magical gaze attack' thing is a bit Beholder-in-a-Can...
I'd rather see the monster this came from than the magic item. :(
And this is funny because when I was thinking of interesting mechanics to play with, I thought to myself: What do monsters get to do that PCs don't? And the answer I hit on was ability damage.
I'm not trying to pick a fight with you or anything; you make completely valid points. I just thought it was interesting to see how we managed to perceive the item and its influences differently.
Interesting to see the love/hate that some people have with it.
It's pretty fun to see from my end too :)
Nicely done Ethan. This thing is creepy cool.
Your avatar gave me a "HEY! Did Daigle enter after all?" moment :)
Overall I'm a fan. I like the choice of a cone or radius attack. I'd quibble with the use of the term "gaze attack", since that has special meaning that this item doesn't appear to satisfy. I'd instead put in "no effect on creatures who cannot see the eye", or make it a true gaze attack with a duration (i.e. creatures must save on their action). If I went that route, I'd let the wielder make one gaze attack per round as part of the standard action of maintaining use of the device. But this is IMO one of the neater entries in the round.
Congratulations on making the Top 32!
I like your item, it's simple and direct. I like the description and I like the flavour. I also like the choice between cone and radius but usually, those kinds of decisions have more strategic factors behind them, like one is stronger (higher DC) but the other is larger (gets more targets).
Also, 1 minute is 10 rounds and that is a long time to be frightened. Used by PCs it is going to effectively end an encounter and used against them is really going to mess things up.
Your concept and writing is solid. You got exactly the right image across with your description and rules.
Great Item!
Ethan, congratulations on your winning entry! Overall I like this item's theme and I see where the judges are coming from in terms of flavor overcoming the basic spell-in-a-can structure. I actually like this item better as a device simulating a gaze attack than a single-shot fear effect. I envision a mad cultist affixing this thing to a staff and walking among new terrified recruits as the Thing from Beyond judges their character and fitness to serve. Best of luck in future rounds!
At first I thought I liked this item. But then I realized that I don't really care for it.
I do like Lovecraftian stuff, and I love abominations. Just ask my players.
But what I don't like is magic items that have crappy DC saves. Even magic items that are scaled for high level parties have effects that monsters scaled for the party will save against (even if it is their weak save) 95% of the time. I know this isn't really a design failing, as you are limited by the caster level of the item to create the save.
But my real beef is that unlike the judges, I don't agree that the mojo overcomes the glitches in the item.
Congrats! This item rocks and I'll be looking for your stuff next round.
Congratulations on being a superstar!
Ewww, nasty and evocative - I really like this.
I only had one concern. though for this one it was in the decription and it was to do with the radius use.
Since the radius use would include the user (unlike the cone effect), would the user be subject to the gaze attacks as well as the user would effectively be in the area of effect?
The only other thing I noticed - the Price is usually double the cost on most items, so I expected either the cost to be 5050 or the price to be 11,100 but whats a grand difference to a rich adventurer with money to burn.
Note to all participants: The final score is a factor into who I vote for, but so is how much I like an item (my personal preferences and tastes). So dont assume I am voting for my highest scoring items only.
Name: 7/10 Not as original as I would have liked, so I shaved a few off here.
Description: 9/10 Very nice presentation, fairly tight rules even though I found one question on the radius area of effect.
Construction: 8/10 I just wasnt sure about the price/cost relationship which cost a couple of points. Yeah, I'm being mean.
Final score: 24/30 - good item, good score.
I hope the feedback is useful.
Things between the stars leaving their eyes around really sells this item. The fear for a minute for only 10000 gp is way powerful, but with just a tweak it could be modified to sliding scale. I like it. I just wish it would stop staring at me.
Congratulations Ethan! Strength (Overall): 14 Dexterity (see time in my campaign): 12 Constitution (long-time keeper): 12 Intelligence (mechanics): 12 Wisdom (writing craft): 14 Charisma (flavor/visuals): 14
Grants a gaze attack is a nice play. I think the time of affected creatures is steep. Unless of course the user also fails the save. and the multi-pupilled eye is a great image to stick me with :) My apologies for being such a slow reader and not getting you feedback sooner. Again, congratulations! :)
This was my favorite item out of the top 32, not so much for what it does as that the source of the fear effect is so cool!
I like two things about this item. First, you can choose radius or cone, whichever is most useful/appropriate. Second, the description is just eerie. I'm not one for the horror factor in my books, movies, or what-have-you; this I like.
I'm not particularly keen on the Wis damage, and a minute is a really long time. As a player, I'd be more than a little perturbed if I was out of the action for that long. As a GM, this baby can kill my encounter, no questions asked.
In a nutshell, this item is not necessarily something I'd use, but it's cool all the same. Some of the adjustments mentioned above would help with the management of it in game.
I anticipate an interesting archetype, and look forward to seeing it.
I agree with what a lot of people are saying about the mechanical issues with this item but I like the overall idea of what this should do.
However, if you were going for an Eye of Sauron/Lovecraftian feel for this item, I'd have like to have seen this be a much higher level item (like worth 30,000gp, with appropriately awesome abilities) or even an artifact (of course, that would probably have disqualified you).
Also, you didn't specify that the person who activates this item is immune to the effect. I kind of like the thought of this orb o' terror not playing favorites. You mess with the minotaur you get the gore attack as it were.
Good luck round two.
Eye of the Void Aura moderate conjuration; CL 9th Slot none; Price 10,100 gp; Weight ½ lbs. Description The eye of the void normally appears to be a small black glass or crystal ball three to four inches in diameter. However, when commanded to open, the eye reveals itself as the terrifying, multi-pupilled eye of some abomination from the dark spaces between the stars. Once per day, the eye may be held forth and commanded to open as a standard action. The eye's user may either hold it over their head when commanding the eye to open, and thus affect everyone in a 30 foot radius, or hold the eye out with one hand and instead affect a 30 foot cone. In either case, the eye makes a gaze attack against all creatures caught in the area of effect. Creatures affected by the gaze must make a DC 16 Will save or take 1d6 Wisdom damage and gain the frightened condition for one minute. Creatures in the area of effect which make their saves are instead shaken for one minute. This gaze attack counts as a mind-affecting and fear effect. Construction Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, lesser planar binding; Cost 5,550 gp
Is the item Pretty? No.
Does the item help a demonic seductress to keep a paladin house pet? Ahhh, yes, some potential if he or she is a paladin of very little experience. Succubus to troublesome paladin: 'Are you asking me to get the eye of the void out to show to you?'...
Is the item otherwise useful? No.
Other Comments? (including World Domination potential on the evil laughter scale, where appropriate) Random thought: I wonder... If you made a super-large version of a wayfinder and inserted one of these into it, what would be the result? <wanders off> <returns after some time covered in ichor and smoke> Well, yes, that was interesting. Quite a piercing scream, too. Oh well, that's what incubi are there for - to carry out dangerous experiments involving other planar entities suddenly looking up at you from the needle of a wayfinder. That's the first time in a while I've seen someone explode with fear as a wayfinder blows apart in a shower of molten metal. House-training paladins and amusing experiments aside, I'm not sure that this is very useful to a succubus. What's the point in holding up an item which terrorises people? Sure, sapping a mortal's will to resist is always handy, but if they're busy running away in terror it's a bit hard to use your charms on them. I mean you have to have them chained to the walls of a dungeon first so that they can't run away... <brightens up slightly>
Gollum Rating: Fisssh.
What a fun item to bring with you when you need to crash the headquarters of an evil cult! I can just see a room full of evil clerics freaking out as they each suddenly lose 1d6 Wisdom - and the bonus spells/DCs that go along with those precious points. Ouch! Take that, Evil! Of course, the GM in me wants to spring this on the cleric in my current campaign. ;-)
I love the evocative, Lovecraftian flavor you've dialed up here. In fact, it's Lovecraftian without actually blurting it out which is a nice touch. Kudos for a very creepy wondrous item. This one is one of my favorites.
Best of luck going forward!
I get the similar feeling when I have chills running down the back of my neck and recoil in fear as if it were the Eye of Sauron suddenly focused its penetrating steely gaze upon me.
Yes! I had the same imagery at first. Very cool.
What a fun item to bring with you when you need to crash the headquarters of an evil cult! I can just see a room full of evil clerics freaking out as they each suddenly lose 1d6 Wisdom - and the bonus spells/DCs that go along with those precious points. Ouch!
Again that isn't quite how wisdom damage works. You don't lose bonus spells any more (the DCs will go down though).
Thanks! Good luck to you as well. Only 23 hours til the voting opens...
I struggled with my thoughts on this one.
Any reference to a Cthulu-esque creature, IMHO, has no place in Pathfinder. It just simply isn't a proper fantasy reference. That said, it could simply have said "some abomination from the dark of night," and I wouldn't have even thought about that.
I see some gramatical errors and some language that doesn't match normal magical item format, but those are superficial. It makes me question the standard for RPG Superstar, but it's not a big deal in my mind.
What is a big deal to me, though, is the number of other errors I "think" I have found. Maybe I'm just doing my math wrong, or mis-understand the rules, but here are my points:
1) It's not very unique. A magical eye that causes fear. Strikes me as a something taken off a certain monster we used to see.
2) It seems very powerful for what it is. If everyone is "shaken for one minute" even if they save, it is extraordinarily powerul. That's more than 1 round/level (at 9th level).
3) Planar Binding, Lesser just doesn't make any sense for the description of the item nor does it explain the abilities it has. If the item described capturing the soul of the creature and the creature had a fear ability, that would make sense. But, it doesn't say that.
4) It's price looks wrong to me: A 5th level spell, cast at 9th level= (5x9x2000) 1 charge per day = divide by 5 (5/1=5) NONE slot= x2 The cost should be: 9x5x2,000= 90,000 / 5 (1/day): 18,000x2=36,000 36,000 gp (18,000 to create)
Please correct me if I am wrong here. I thought price was VERY important.
5) It's save DC is wrong: A 5th level spell requires an attribute of 15, which grants a +2. 10+5+2=17 Of course, that's assuming "lesser planar binding" is somehow producing the effect. I'm pretty sure I'm correct about that.
Personally, I'm surprised this one made it to RPG Superstar.
I'm sorry. I can't love everything :)
I love this! If Cthulhu mythos stuff has no place in pathfinder, there would be no skum, no aboleth, no monsters with tentacles, and no things which make you crazy. Lovecraft is my greatest creative influence, and this hits the right cord. It has just enough of the starborn horror, while still preserving the mystery of lovecraftian evil. Flavour-wise it's perfect. I do agree with the requirements needing some manner of fear spell. I also think the radius effect should be smaller than the cone effect. Sure the radius risks hitting your allies and might be less desirable than the cone in many cases, but it essentially hits four times as many squares, which is an issue for me. I would make the cone 60ft and the radius 30.
I would use this, all of the time!
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