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Axe of the Dwarrow King Effect: The leader carrying the Axe (and all units it commands) gains Mountain movement; the wielder of Axe (only) also gains +20 points of melee strength. Bardic Lyre Effect: The Lyre lures monsters to the player's side. Enemy monsters cannot attack the side holding the Lyre. If the opposing force is composed only of monsters, they join the player. Bow of the Ancients Effect: The leader carrying the Bow (and all units it commands) gains +20% ranged-combat strength. Cornucopia Effect: If in a garrison, the tax value of that province is increased by 3 as long as the Cornucopia is present. Crystal of Power Effect: A wizard carrying the Crystal gains an additional magic-power point. Golden Goose Effect: The player who owns the Goose gets 2 extra gold pieces every turn at tax collection. Guardian Compass Effect: An army that carries the Compass wins any disputed border crossing. Hammer of the Orc King Effect: The leader carrying the Hammer (and all units it commands) gains swamp movement; the wielder of the Hammer (only) also gains +20 points of melee strength. Helm of Victory Effect: The leader carrying the Helm (and all units it commands) gains +20% flanking-combat strength. Hero's Sword Effect: A general carrying the Hero's Sword can slay monsters (as heroes and wizards can). Keep Standard Effect: The leader carrying the Keep Standard (and all units it commands) gains +20% defense strength. Lion Effect: The Lion increases the build pool of a province by one of each standard unit if kept in province's garrison. Orb of Perception Magic Points: 1 Effect: Can cast Banish Illusion, which makes invisible units visible and illusory units disappear, once per turn; select the Magic View to cast. (Cost: 1) Orb of Scrying Magic Points: 1 Effect: Can cast See spell, making any one province visible, once per turn; select the Magic View to cast. (Cost: 1) The Ram Effect: If an army carrying the Ram conquers a province, the habitation is not reduced in size. Staff of Command Effect: The leader carrying the Staff (and all units it commands) gains +1 movement point. Standard of Empire Effect: The leader carrying the Standard of Empire (and all units it commands) gains +30% morale strength. Sword of Flames Effect: The leader carrying the Sword (and all units it commands) gains +30% melee-combat strength. Sword of the Elf King Effect: The leader carrying the Sword (and all units it commands) gains forest movement; the wielder of the Sword (only) also gains +20 points of melee strength. Trident of the Mer King Effect: The leader carrying the Trident (and all units it commands) gains water movement; wielder of Trident (only) also gains +20 points of melee strength.