^It reduces damage taken in combat by half, I think. And to equip it, just select it from your Equipment dropbox and click use (you do the same thing to switch to new weapons).
Hi james. New islands get added when an author takes the time to write one, submit it to the site. Unfortunately, the momentum for this project has ran out and I don't think therer has been an addition for many years, which is reflected in this thread. That said, I do have a memory of reading an adventure set on an island involving seeking out a Roc's egg. I believe I read it because the author asked for some feedback, but I don't recall anything happening after that. Perhaps your interest will prompt them to provide what was done at least for the downloads page.
Voting has now opened for the Lindenbaum competition. You can find the 9 entries in the below link, both individually and in a zip file. The post is here:
Hello all! Submissions have now closed for the 2023/2024 Lindenbaum competition. I am excited to say that we have 8 entries for this year's competition. The entries will be made available on the 1st March when voting opens. Votes need to be sent to lindenbaumprize@gmail.com. Each voter must submit 3 books. If they submit less than 3, their votes won't count. If they submit more than 3, the first 3 will count. Voting will close at 5pm GMT on the 30th April 2024.