To truely harness the power of the depths, if one will not give themselves to the deep, then perhaps, with sufficient effort or sacrifice, binding a denizen of the depths and channeling the power through it would provide a suitable compromise....

The magic and power of the depths imbue themselves into inanimate objects by simple exposure, causing things like cloth to take on aspects of some fell creature....

Focusing gems used by the denizens of the deep, if one were to look closely into these gems, they would be assailed by an unshakable feeling of being watched....

A simple mask of ancient machinations, allowing the wearer to breathe underwater...

Robe of twisting leather, taken from long forgotten things that dwelt in the depths...

A creature of fire and water, created as servants for their ability to generate and control massive amounts of heat even while underwater https://i.gyazo.com/67e626f2893a7ff5e046111d5a93f526.gif https://i.gyazo.com/c7c4dba9b237a463ade42ab6489a01ba.gif http...

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