Amulet of Health: These talismans have been enchanted and used since ancient times. Originally, they were carved in the shape of some strong animal, like a lion or elephant, and worn about the neck. More recent amulets, created by the Brotherhood of Sorrow, have been fashioned in the shape of two bound hands, tied at the wrist, and may be worn or carried anywhere on the body in order to benefit from its protection.
These amulets confer complete immunity to disease and madness (see Chapter Three). They protect against curses, magical items, monsters, and spells that inflict plague and insanity. They even ward against lycanthropy, mummy rot, and other magical diseases. Note that these amulets do not automatically cure any previous afflictions; they only prevent the owner from contracting such disease or madness in the future. A few of these amulets (5%) also provide protection against poison. (1,000 XP.)