Magic ring
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A magic ring is an article of jewelry that appears frequently in fantasy and fairytale. They are found in the folklore of every country where ring-wearing is known. They can be endowed with any number of abilities; invisibility and granting of wishes are two common tropes. Sometimes, they are cursed, as in Norse mythology or The Lord of the Rings, but more often, they feature as forces for good, or a neutral tool whose value depends on the wielder.
The ring combined many traits that make it a natural choice for a magic item: ornament, convenience of wear, a mystical shape (being circular), and a position where the user can easily aim them.
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