View source for Publication:Unearthed Arcana/Item Familiars

====True Inheritance====

A character may willingly pass on an item familiar. This transfer can be accomplished while the owner is alive, or it can be stipulated as part of a last will and testament if the owner dies. If a living character willingly passes on an item familiar to a new owner with a matching alignment, an Ego contest immediately ensues, but the new owner gains a +10 circumstance bonus on the check. If the new owner wins, the item familiar does not force an Ego contest again unless the new owner does something to violate his alignment or to obstruct the item’s special purpose (if any). The item familiar does not actually have a new master until the new owner selects the [[Publication:Unearthed Arcana/Item Familiar (Feat)|Item Familiar Feat]], but it cooperates with its new owner.
Prerequisite	Character level 3 +
Summary	You establish a link to that magic item, and the item improves in capability as you gain levels. +
Title	Item Familiars +
Type	General +