Forgery Kit

This comprehensive kit provides the creature with the tools and materials needed to create convincing forgeries of documents, seals, or insignias. It includes various inks, quills, parchment, and specialized tools for replicating handwriting, official seals, and other details. The creature can use this kit to create false identities, forge official documents, or manipulate written records.

Skills:

• Forgery: Proficiency with forgery tools, enabling the creature to create convincing forgeries of documents, seals, and insignias.

Stats:

• Cost: 30 gold
• Tools: Forgery Kit
• Availability: Common
• Level Requirement: (Tier 1)
• Tags: Document Forgery, Identity Manipulation, Deception, Subterfuge, Counterfeit, Duplication, Espionage, Illicit Trade, Concealment, Craftsmanship, Intrigue, Sabotage, Underworld, Covert Operations, Black Market, Clandestine, Disguise, Secretive, Precision

Simple passive: (Always on if worn)

Forgery Bonus: +2

In the world of Saṃsāra, the Forgery Kit is a specialized and somewhat illicit tool, making it available in shops that cater to those who operate in the shadows or deal in rare and secretive items. The shops where the Forgery Kit might be bought or sold vary in atmosphere, clientele, and pricing, reflecting the item’s nature and its demand in different parts of the world.

• Shadow Markets
  • Location: Hidden alleys of bustling cities or secluded underground locations beneath thriving metropolises.
  • Description: Shadow Markets are the underworld’s answer to legitimate marketplaces, where anything and everything can be bought—for a price. These markets are filled with stalls offering forbidden goods, from rare poisons to illegal magical items. The atmosphere is tense but exciting, with merchants always on the lookout for law enforcement or rival traders.
  • Cost: 45 gold
  • How to Buy: Purchasing a Forgery Kit here requires careful negotiation. A buyer must be discreet and ensure they aren’t drawing attention. Trust is minimal, so transactions often occur in the backrooms of nondescript shops, with payment made upfront and quickly. The kit is likely hidden among other innocuous items, requiring the buyer to know exactly what they’re asking for.
• Thieves’ Guild Outposts
  • Location: Secretive guildhalls hidden in the underbelly of the city or in remote safehouses in the wilderness.
  • Description: Thieves’ Guild Outposts serve as hubs for those involved in various clandestine activities. These guilds often run their own small shops, stocked with tools of the trade, including lockpicks, poisons, and forgery kits. The atmosphere is close-knit, with only members or trusted associates gaining access.
  • Cost: 35 gold (guild members), 50 gold (outsiders)
  • How to Buy: Members of the guild can purchase the Forgery Kit at a discounted price, given their affiliation and proven loyalty. Outsiders might be allowed to buy, but only after proving their worth or paying a premium. Transactions are done with a handshake, and no records are kept. The kit might even be sold as part of a training package for new members learning the art of forgery.
• Arcane Curio Shops
  • Location: Dimly lit, arcane shops in the mysterious and fog-shrouded districts of cities known for their magical traditions.
  • Description: Arcane Curio Shops are filled with shelves of mystical artifacts, rare tomes, and enchanted trinkets. These shops attract a clientele that deals in both light and dark magic, with the shopkeepers often being eccentric or reclusive mages themselves. The atmosphere is mystical, with the scent of incense and old parchment in the air.
  • Cost: 60 gold
  • How to Buy: Buying a Forgery Kit here is less about secrecy and more about demonstrating an understanding of the arcane arts. The shopkeeper may ask probing questions to gauge the buyer’s intent, ensuring they’re not a novice or a fool. The kit is often kept in a locked glass cabinet, alongside other rare and questionable tools, and will only be sold to those who pass the shopkeeper’s scrutiny.
• Black Market Caravans
  • Location: Nomadic caravans that travel between cities and remote areas, setting up temporary markets in secret locations.
  • Description: These caravans are the mobile version of Shadow Markets, bringing illicit goods to those living in far-flung regions or to those who wish to keep their dealings off the record. The atmosphere is transient and hurried, with traders always ready to pack up and move at a moment’s notice.
  • Cost: 40 gold
  • How to Buy: Purchasing from a Black Market Caravan is a matter of timing. Buyers must know when and where the caravan will appear, often learning this information through whispers in taverns or coded messages. The transaction is swift, with goods handed over in nondescript packages. The caravan traders are skilled in spotting trouble, so any sign of law enforcement could cause them to vanish before the sale is completed.
• Underground Auction Houses
  • Location: Hidden chambers beneath grandiose buildings or ancient ruins, accessible only by secret passageways.
  • Description: These auction houses deal in high-stakes and high-value items, often attended by the wealthy elite or powerful crime lords. The atmosphere is luxurious yet tense, with a mix of opulence and danger. Rare items, including the Forgery Kit, are auctioned to the highest bidder.
  • Cost: 55-70 gold (depending on bidding)
  • How to Buy: Buyers at an underground auction house must compete against others, often driving up the price of the Forgery Kit. The auctioneer may start the bidding low, but as the item’s rarity and utility become apparent, the price can quickly escalate. Discretion is key, and successful bidders are expected to settle their accounts immediately, with goods delivered in secure and often armored cases.

In the world of Saṃsāra, the Forgery Kit is a coveted item for those in the business of deception, espionage, and identity manipulation, and its availability reflects the varying degrees of secrecy and risk associated with its use.

The Forgery Kit in the world of Saṃsāra offers a unique blend of offense and defense in roleplay scenarios, particularly for characters who specialize in subterfuge, espionage, or intrigue. Its applications go beyond simple document forging, enabling creative solutions to complex challenges, whether to manipulate situations in a character’s favor or to protect against threats.

• Defensive Roleplay Scenarios
  • Creating False Identities to Evade Capture
    • Environment: Urban
    • Scenario: A character is being hunted by local authorities or a rival faction. To avoid capture, they use the Forgery Kit to create false documents that establish a new identity, complete with forged travel papers, identification, and seals. This allows the character to move freely through checkpoints, escape the city, or integrate into a different community under an assumed name.
    • Roleplay: The player must carefully choose the details of the false identity, considering the cultural nuances and legal systems of the city. They might roleplay interactions with guards or officials, using their forged documents to deflect suspicion and buy time to escape or regroup.
  • Framing an Opponent
    • Environment: Political Court
    • Scenario: To defend against a powerful adversary in court or politics, the character uses the Forgery Kit to create incriminating documents that implicate their opponent in treason or other serious crimes. These forgeries are then discreetly placed where they’ll be discovered by the right (or wrong) people, shifting suspicion away from the character and onto their rival.
    • Roleplay: The character navigates the intricate social dynamics of the court, ensuring the forged documents are credible and will be believed by those in power. They may also need to roleplay covering their tracks, engaging in deception and misdirection to avoid being traced back to the forgeries.
  • Fortifying Alliances Through Forged Treaties
    • Environment: Diplomatic Negotiations
    • Scenario: During tense diplomatic negotiations, the character uses the Forgery Kit to alter a treaty, adding clauses that favor their faction or weakening the position of an enemy. This might involve forging the signature of a key leader or altering the terms of an alliance.
    • Roleplay: The character must blend into the diplomatic environment, using charm and cunning to divert attention while they work. They might roleplay conversations with diplomats, using persuasion or deception to create opportunities to introduce the forged treaty unnoticed.
• Offensive Roleplay Scenarios
  • Sabotaging Enemy Plans
    • Environment: Military Campaign
    • Scenario: The character infiltrates an enemy camp and uses the Forgery Kit to create false orders or maps. These forged documents could redirect enemy troops into an ambush, cause confusion within the ranks, or even trigger infighting by spreading misinformation.
    • Roleplay: The character plays the role of a spy or saboteur, using stealth and deception to plant the forged documents where they will be most damaging. They may need to navigate hostile territory, interact with enemy soldiers, or impersonate a commanding officer to carry out the ruse.
  • Blackmail and Extortion
    • Environment: Criminal Underworld
    • Scenario: The character uses the Forgery Kit to create compromising documents, such as fake contracts, love letters, or financial records, that suggest a target is involved in illegal or immoral activities. These documents are then used to blackmail the target into compliance or extort money or favors.
    • Roleplay: The character takes on the role of a manipulator, carefully crafting the forged documents to play on the target’s fears and weaknesses. They might engage in tense negotiations, using threats of exposure to extract what they want while maintaining the upper hand in a dangerous game of leverage.
  • Disguising as a High-Ranking Official
    • Environment: Government or Religious Institution
    • Scenario: The character uses the Forgery Kit to create a complete set of documents that allow them to impersonate a high-ranking official, such as a bishop, noble, or military officer. With these forged credentials, they gain access to restricted areas, issue commands, or influence decisions at the highest levels.
    • Roleplay: The character must convincingly play the part of the official they are impersonating, using the forged documents to back up their claims. This could involve roleplaying high-stakes conversations with other officials, making decisions that will impact the story, and avoiding detection by those who might know the real person they are impersonating.
• Complex Interactions
  • Layered Deception
    • Environment: Multi-Faction Conflicts
    • Scenario: In a setting where multiple factions are vying for power, the character uses the Forgery Kit to play factions against each other. They create forgeries that implicate one faction in treachery against another, sparking conflict while the character’s faction gains the advantage.
    • Roleplay: The character must navigate a web of alliances and enmities, using their forged documents to sow discord at the right moments. They may need to roleplay complex interactions with leaders of different factions, subtly influencing their perceptions and decisions without revealing their true intentions.
  • Defensive Counter-Forgeries
    • Environment: Espionage and Counter-Espionage
    • Scenario: A rival agent has planted forged documents to discredit the character or their allies. The character uses their Forgery Kit to create counter-forgeries that disprove the original forgeries or shift the blame onto a third party.
    • Roleplay: The character engages in a battle of wits with their rival, carefully crafting counter-forgeries that will hold up under scrutiny. This could involve roleplaying tense confrontations where the forged and counter-forged documents are presented, with the character working to outmaneuver their opponent in a high-stakes game of deception.

In Saṃsāra, the Forgery Kit is more than just a tool; it’s a gateway to complex, layered roleplay where creativity, cunning, and careful planning can turn the tide of events in subtle yet powerful ways. Whether used for defense or offense, the kit offers endless possibilities for characters who thrive on manipulation and intrigue.

Perception of Activation: Forgery Kit — When the Forgery Kit is activated or used in the world of Saṃsāra, the experience is immersive, engaging all five senses and even some extra-sensory perceptions. This multi-sensory activation heightens the user’s focus and attunes them to the delicate art of forgery, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks.

• Sight
  • What’s Perceived:
    • The ink glows faintly as it is applied to parchment, shifting in hue to match the exact color needed for the forgery.
    • The edges of the parchment ripple slightly as if affected by a gentle breeze, helping to simulate age or wear.
    • The quill seems to move with a life of its own, guiding the user’s hand to replicate handwriting with uncanny precision.
  • Description:
    • The light in the room dims slightly, focusing the user’s vision on the task at hand. The intricate designs on the quill and the ornate patterns on the ink bottle caps seem to shimmer, drawing attention to their craftsmanship.
  • Positives:
    • Enhanced visual focus allows for the meticulous replication of details.
    • The glow of the ink provides guidance, ensuring accuracy in color matching.
  • Negatives:
    • The dimming of ambient light may make the surroundings harder to perceive, increasing the risk of being caught off guard.
    • The shifting hues and rippling parchment could be distracting, leading to errors if not carefully managed.
• Sound
  • What’s Perceived:
    • The quill emits a faint, rhythmic scratching sound as it writes, accompanied by the soft rustling of parchment.
    • A low hum resonates from the ink bottle as it is opened, harmonizing with the scratching sound in a way that is almost hypnotic.
  • Description:
    • The environment is filled with subtle sounds that create an almost musical rhythm, helping to establish a calm, focused atmosphere. However, any sudden noise could easily disrupt this concentration.
  • Positives:
    • The rhythmic sounds help maintain a steady hand and consistent pace, reducing the likelihood of mistakes.
    • The hum from the ink bottle acts as a mental anchor, enhancing concentration and focus.
  • Negatives:
    • The repetitive sounds may lull the user into a false sense of security, making them less aware of their surroundings.
    • Disruptions in the sound pattern, such as sudden noises, can break concentration and ruin the forgery.
• Smell
  • What’s Perceived:
    • A rich, earthy scent emanates from the ink, mingling with the faint mustiness of the aged parchment.
    • The sealing wax releases a sharp, resinous aroma as it is heated, filling the air with a pungent but not unpleasant odor.
  • Description:
    • The scents are evocative of an old library or a secluded study, grounding the user in the task. The smell of the sealing wax is strong, almost overwhelming, making the user acutely aware of the materials they are handling.
  • Positives:
    • The familiar smells help the user become more immersed in the task, creating a focused atmosphere.
    • The strong scent of the wax serves as a reminder to be cautious when handling the materials, reducing the risk of careless mistakes.
  • Negatives:
    • The intense aroma of the sealing wax can become overwhelming, potentially causing headaches or nausea with prolonged exposure.
    • The combination of smells may be distracting if the user is sensitive to strong odors.
• Touch
  • What’s Perceived:
    • The quill feels light and perfectly balanced in the hand, with the handle warming to the touch, making it feel like an extension of the user’s fingers.
    • The parchment has a slight texture, just enough to provide feedback to the touch, helping to guide the quill.
    • The sealing wax is sticky and warm, cooling rapidly once applied, creating a firm but flexible seal.
  • Description:
    • The tactile sensations are finely tuned, with every touch providing feedback that enhances the user’s control over the materials. The warmth of the quill and the pliability of the wax make the process feel natural and fluid.
  • Positives:
    • Enhanced tactile feedback improves precision, reducing errors in fine details.
    • The warming of the quill helps to relax the hand, preventing cramping during prolonged use.
  • Negatives:
    • The sticky wax can be difficult to handle, potentially leading to smudges or mistakes if not applied carefully.
    • The warming effect might cause discomfort in hot environments or during extended use.
• Taste
  • What’s Perceived:
    • A faint metallic taste lingers in the air, particularly when the sealing wax is heated, adding to the sensory experience.
    • If the user inadvertently touches their lips or tongue while handling the materials, they may taste the slightly bitter, acrid residue of the ink.
  • Description:
    • The taste is subtle, not overpowering, but it serves as a constant reminder of the task’s seriousness. The metallic and bitter notes are slightly unpleasant, encouraging the user to remain focused and avoid careless contact with the materials.
  • Positives:
    • The metallic taste heightens awareness, adding to the sense of caution and precision needed for forgery.
    • The slight bitterness serves as a deterrent against careless handling of the materials.
  • Negatives:
    • The taste can be distracting or unpleasant, particularly if the user is sensitive to such sensations.
    • Ingesting even a small amount of ink or wax residue could lead to minor irritation or discomfort.
• Extra-Sensory Perceptions
  • Arcane Sensitivity
    • What’s Perceived: The user feels a faint, almost imperceptible tug at the edge of their consciousness, as if the quill and ink are guiding their hand with a subtle, unseen force. The kit seems to resonate with a latent magical energy that aids in the creation of the forgery.
    • Positives: This arcane influence enhances the user’s ability to mimic even the most complex of scripts and symbols, making the forgery more convincing.
    • Negatives: Prolonged exposure to this magical energy may lead to a sense of detachment or disorientation, making it difficult for the user to transition back to normal activities.
  • Temporal Awareness
    • What’s Perceived: Time seems to slow slightly as the user becomes fully engrossed in the task, allowing them to work with greater care and precision. Each stroke of the quill feels deliberate, and the seconds seem to stretch, providing more time to perfect the forgery.
    • Positives: The sense of extended time gives the user the opportunity to notice and correct errors, improving the overall quality of the forgery.
    • Negatives: This altered perception of time can lead to the user losing track of the actual passage of time, potentially causing them to be caught in the act or miss important deadlines.
  • Empathic Resonance
    • What’s Perceived: The user feels a connection to the person whose handwriting or seal they are forging, almost as if they can sense their emotions or intent through the document. This connection helps the user to more accurately replicate the nuances of the original.
    • Positives: This empathic link enhances the authenticity of the forgery, making it more likely to pass scrutiny.
    • Negatives: The emotional resonance can be overwhelming, particularly if the original creator’s feelings were strong or conflicted. This could lead to emotional distress or a loss of focus for the user.

The activation of the Forgery Kit in Saṃsāra is a deeply immersive experience, engaging all senses and even extending into the extra-sensory realm. While the heightened perceptions and magical influences enhance the user’s ability to create convincing forgeries, they also introduce risks and challenges that must be carefully managed. The combination of these sensory and extra-sensory elements creates a complex, nuanced process that requires skill, concentration, and a keen awareness of the environment and the materials at hand.

Crafting Recipe: Arcane Forgery Kit

• Materials Needed
  • Parchment of the Ancients (5 sheets): Aged parchment, carefully preserved and treated with a blend of herbal extracts and magical essences to give it the texture and appearance of ancient documents.
  • Midnight Ink (3 vials): A special ink made from the ground scales of a Gleamfish mixed with a drop of shadow essence, known for its ability to change hue and adapt to different light conditions.
  • Phoenix Feather Quills (3 quills): Quills made from the feathers of a phoenix, chosen for their smooth writing flow and innate magical properties that aid in replicating intricate details.
  • Dragonbone Seal Stamp: A small stamp carved from the bone of a young dragon, used to press seals with perfect precision and infused with a bit of the dragon’s lingering magic.
  • Wax of Eternal Bond (2 sticks): Sealing wax made from the sap of the Yggdrasil tree, mixed with powdered gemstones, ensuring a strong bond and a mystical shimmer.
  • Ethereal Magnifying Lens: A lens made from a shard of enchanted crystal, allowing the user to see even the finest details of the document with enhanced clarity.
• Tools Required
  • Arcane Etcher: A specialized tool used for engraving precise marks and symbols, powered by elemental magic.
  • Leatherworking Kit: For crafting and assembling the leather case to hold all the components.
  • Herbal Infuser: Used to treat the parchment with a blend of magical herbs.
  • Alchemy Set: For mixing the Midnight Ink and preparing the Wax of Eternal Bond.
  • Enchanter’s Forge: Required to infuse the items with their magical properties, particularly the quills and seal stamp.
• Skill Requirements
  • Advanced Leatherworking (Proficiency): To craft the leather case that holds the Forgery Kit.
  • Arcane Craftsmanship (Proficiency): For the magical infusion of the components and crafting the Phoenix Feather Quills and Dragonbone Seal Stamp.
  • Alchemy (Proficiency): To prepare the Midnight Ink and Wax of Eternal Bond.
  • Forgery (Expertise): To ensure the final product is perfectly suited for its intended purpose, including understanding the subtleties of forgery creation.
• Crafting Steps
  • Prepare the Parchment:
    • Use the Herbal Infuser to treat the Parchment of the Ancients. Soak the parchment in a mixture of crushed herbs, Gleamfish scales, and a drop of shadow essence for 24 hours.
    • Hang the parchment to dry in a cool, dark place for another 24 hours to allow the magical essences to fully permeate the material.
  • Create the Midnight Ink:
    • In the Alchemy Set, combine ground Gleamfish scales with shadow essence. Stir the mixture clockwise while heating it over a low flame.
    • Once the mixture thickens, add a pinch of powdered moonstone to enhance the ink’s adaptability to light conditions.
    • Allow the ink to cool before transferring it into dark glass vials, sealing each with a wax cap.
  • Craft the Phoenix Feather Quills:
    • Carefully select and clean the Phoenix Feathers.
    • Using the Arcane Etcher, carve intricate designs into the quill handles, adding runes that enhance the flow of ink and the precision of writing.
    • Infuse the quills with a small amount of phoenix essence using the Enchanter’s Forge, ensuring that they maintain their smoothness and magical properties.
  • Carve the Dragonbone Seal Stamp:
    • Use the Arcane Etcher to carve the seal design into the Dragonbone. Be meticulous with the details, as this will be used to press official-looking seals.
    • Infuse the stamp with a bit of dragon magic, using the Enchanter’s Forge to give it the ability to create seals with an authentic magical aura.
  • Prepare the Wax of Eternal Bond:
    • In the Alchemy Set, melt the sap of the Yggdrasil tree and mix in powdered gemstones while stirring counterclockwise.
    • Pour the mixture into molds to form sticks, letting it cool until solid. The wax should have a slight shimmer from the gemstone powder.
  • Assemble the Kit:
    • Use the Leatherworking Kit to craft a sturdy, yet flexible leather case with multiple compartments.
    • Carefully arrange the parchment, quills, ink vials, seal stamp, and wax sticks within the case. Ensure each item is securely held but easily accessible.
  • Final Enchantment:
    • Place the assembled kit on the Enchanter’s Forge.
    • Channel arcane energy into the kit, binding the components together with a spell of concealment, ensuring the kit’s user can activate it discreetly when needed.
  • Inspection and Testing:
    • Once the kit is fully assembled and enchanted, test each component for quality and effectiveness. Ensure that the ink changes hue correctly, the quills write smoothly, and the seals produced by the stamp are convincing.
    • Make any necessary adjustments to the enchantments or materials before declaring the kit complete.

Outcome: The Arcane Forgery Kit is now ready for use. It is a powerful tool in the hands of a skilled forger, allowing them to create near-perfect replicas of documents, seals, and signatures. However, due to the intricate craftsmanship and magical infusions involved, only those with the appropriate skills and knowledge can fully harness its potential.

Tale of the Feathered Quill and the Changing Ink

Long, long ago, in a time when the stars still whispered secrets to the earth, there was a place called the Valley of Shadows. In this valley, a mighty scribe lived, known to all as Elirik, whose quill danced upon the parchment like the breeze upon the water. His hands were swift, and his heart was true, but the world was filled with darkness and deceit.

Elirik was tasked by the rulers of that time, wise but weary, to record all the truths of the world. His quill, which was said to be made from the feather of a great phoenix, never faltered. The ink he used was no ordinary ink; it was drawn from the well of night, a liquid that shimmered with the colors of the hidden moon. But this ink, it was said, would only reveal the truth, no matter the hand that held it.

One day, as the shadows of the valley grew long, a stranger came to Elirik’s door. The stranger was clad in a cloak of woven lies, his face hidden by a mask that changed with each glance. He spoke in a tongue not of men but of serpents, his words coiling around the air like smoke.

“Great scribe,” the stranger hissed, “I bring you a gift, a gift of great power. With it, you may write not only the truths of the world but the truths as you wish them to be.”

The stranger placed before Elirik a box, and within the box were items most strange: parchment that seemed to age with the touch, ink that shifted colors like the sky at dawn, and a quill that bore no feather, yet wrote as if carried by the wind itself.

Elirik, curious but wary, asked the stranger, “What price must I pay for such a gift?”

The stranger smiled, though his smile was like the shadow of a smile, never truly seen. “No price, wise scribe. Only this: that you use these tools to write the greatest story ever told, a story that will shape the world to come.”

Elirik accepted the gift, for in his heart, he believed that with these tools, he could bring light to the darkest corners of the world. But as he began to write, he noticed something strange: the ink did not reveal the truth but bent it, twisted it into forms both wondrous and terrible.

Days turned to nights, and nights to days, as Elirik wrote and wrote. The rulers, seeing his works, were pleased, for the words on the parchment spoke of peace and prosperity, of justice and joy. But in the shadows, the truth was lost, replaced by a web of lies spun by the quill that danced not to the tune of the wind, but to the whispers of the serpents.

As time passed, the valley changed. The people, once wise and strong, began to believe in the words that were written, for they saw the world not as it was, but as the quill had shaped it. Yet, beneath the surface, a darkness grew, fed by the lies that had taken root in the hearts of men.

One day, Elirik, weary from his labors, looked upon his works and saw not the truth, but a tapestry of deception. In despair, he cast the quill, the ink, and the parchment into the fire, hoping to cleanse the world of the lies he had unwittingly sown.

But the fire did not consume them. Instead, the tools vanished, leaving behind only the faint scent of smoke and the echo of a serpent’s laugh. And so, it was said that the quill, the ink, and the parchment were carried away by the winds, to be found by those who sought to shape the world in their image, for good or ill.

Moral of the Story: The tale of the Feathered Quill and the Changing Ink teaches us that power over words is a double-edged sword. What is written shapes not only the world but the hearts and minds of those who read it. To wield such power without wisdom is to invite darkness into the light.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Forgery Kit

• (Arcane Variant)
• Description: A specialized kit containing mystical quills, shifting inks, and enchanted parchment, used for creating convincing forgeries. The arcane nature of the materials allows for minor supernatural effects, such as altering a document’s appearance based on the user’s intent.
• Skill: Art/Craft (Forgery) or Occult.
• Mechanics:
  • Skill Bonus: Provides a +20% bonus to Art/Craft (Forgery) checks when used to forge documents.
  • Supernatural Influence: If the user has at least 30% in Occult, they may attempt an Occult roll to subtly influence the forgery, such as adding hidden messages or causing the document to appear differently under moonlight.
  • Sanity Cost: Each use of the arcane properties requires a 1d2 Sanity roll. Failure results in minor hallucinations related to the document forged.
  • Usage: The Forgery Kit allows for the creation of nearly undetectable forgeries. If using the arcane properties, the forger may choose to hide occult symbols or messages within the text, visible only to those who succeed in a hard Occult check.

Blades in the Dark

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Description: A worn leather case containing tools enchanted to produce nearly perfect replicas of documents, seals, and signatures. This kit is highly sought after by those who deal in deception and espionage.
• Item: Arcane Forgery Kit (Fine Item)
• Load: 1 (Light)
• Mechanics:
  • Quality: Fine item—grants improved effect on Forgery rolls.
  • Special Ability: When using the Arcane Forgery Kit, you may push yourself to add a supernatural effect to the forgery (such as an illusion or subtle glamour), allowing the document to pass unnoticed even by those skilled in detection.
  • Stress Cost: Pushing yourself in this way costs 1 additional stress.
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit enables you to create forgeries that not only look authentic but also carry a faint supernatural aura. This can be used to deceive those who would otherwise see through ordinary tricks.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Forgery Kit

• (Rare, Requires Attunement)
• Wondrous Item
• Description: This kit includes quills, inks, parchment, and a wax seal stamp, all imbued with minor enchantments that assist in the creation of forgeries.
• Properties:
  • Proficiency Bonus: If you are proficient with Forgery Kits, this kit grants an additional +2 bonus to all checks involving forgery.
  • Magical Assistance: The kit allows you to cast the Illusory Script spell once per day without expending a spell slot or material components.
  • Arcane Precision: When forging a document, you can use your Arcana skill instead of Deception, and you gain advantage on the roll.
  • Attunement: The user must spend a short rest bonding with the kit to unlock its magical properties.
  • Usage: The Forgery Kit’s magical properties make it easier to create near-perfect copies of documents. Its ability to cast Illusory Script provides an extra layer of deception, useful for infiltrators and spies.

Knave

Forging Kit of the Serpent’s Tongue

• Item Slot: 1
• Description: A set of ancient tools including a quill, ink, and parchment that seem to have a mind of their own, subtly guiding the user’s hand to produce forgeries with unnerving accuracy.
• Mechanics:
  • Forgery Bonus: When using the Forging Kit of the Serpent’s Tongue, you gain a +2 bonus to any checks made to forge documents, seals, or signatures.
  • Hidden Power: Once per day, the kit can be used to create a forgery that will pass unnoticed by anyone with a Wisdom score of less than 13.
  • Corruption: Each time you use the kit, there’s a 1-in-6 chance that it subtly alters the forgery to include an eerie symbol or phrase, hinting at its dark origins. This effect can be noticed by those with a keen eye or those versed in dark lore.
  • Usage: The kit’s subtle, almost malevolent influence makes it an invaluable tool for deception but carries the risk of drawing unwanted attention from those who recognize its dark origins.

Fate Core

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Aspect: “Tools of the Master Forger”
• Description: A kit filled with enchanted tools designed for creating nearly flawless forgeries. The ink shifts to match any needed hue, and the quill moves with uncanny precision.
• Mechanics:
  • Invoke: Use the aspect to gain a +2 bonus on any roll involving creating or detecting forgeries, or to create a narrative advantage involving deception or concealment.
  • Compel: The kit’s subtle magic might draw unwanted attention from those sensitive to arcane influences, or it could cause complications if the forgery carries a trace of its magical origin.
  • Stunt: Once per session, you can use the Arcane Forgery Kit to create a forgery that is nearly impossible to detect. This grants an automatic success on the roll, but it costs 1 Fate point.
  • Usage: The kit is highly valued by characters involved in espionage or intrigue, offering significant advantages in creating deceptive documents.

Numenera & Cypher System

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Level: 4
• Description: A collection of tools enhanced with ancient nanotechnology, allowing for the precise creation of forgeries. The kit includes a quill that adapts to different writing styles, ink that changes color as needed, and special parchment that mimics the texture and age of older documents.
• Mechanics:
  • Effort: When using the kit to create a forgery, you may apply Effort to reduce the difficulty of the task by 1 step.
  • Ability: The kit can be used once per day to automatically succeed in a forgery-related task of up to level 4, provided the user spends 2 Intellect points.
  • Depletion: The Arcane Forgery Kit has a 1 in 20 chance of depleting each time it is used, rendering it non-functional until it can be repaired or recharged.
  • Usage: The kit provides a reliable tool for characters in need of deception or espionage, but its high-tech nature may draw interest from those seeking to uncover its secrets.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Arcane Forgery Kit

• (Rare, Consumable)
• Type: Adventuring Gear
• Price: 60 gp
• Bulk: 1
• Description: A well-organized set of quills, inks, parchment, and a wax seal stamp, each infused with minor magical properties to aid in the creation of forgeries. The kit is housed in a finely crafted leather case.
• Usage:
  • Activation: [Two Actions] (Manipulate)
  • Effect: When using this kit, you gain a +2 item bonus to Deception checks made to forge documents or seals. Additionally, once per day, you can cast Illusory Script as an innate spell (DC 18) without expending a spell slot.
  • Crafting: If you are trained in Crafting and have access to appropriate materials, you can craft this item with a successful DC 20 Crafting check.
  • Usage: This kit is particularly useful for rogues, spies, and anyone who needs to deceive others through documents. The innate Illusory Script ability provides a powerful tool for creating magical deceptions.

Savage Worlds

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Type: Gear
• Cost: $300
• Weight: 3 lbs.
• Description: A high-quality set of forgery tools, including enchanted quills, inks that change hue, and parchment that adapts its texture based on the user’s intent. The kit is designed to help create flawless forgeries and replicate documents, signatures, and seals.
• Mechanics:
  • Forgery Bonus: Grants a +2 bonus to any Forgery rolls or other rolls involving the creation of false documents.
  • Arcane Assistance: Once per session, you can reroll a failed Forgery check. This use of the kit represents the subtle magical enhancements that aid in precision and accuracy.
  • Drawback: The kit’s arcane nature may draw the attention of those sensitive to magic or make the user susceptible to magical detection if used carelessly.
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit is perfect for characters who need to create deceptive documents, particularly those involved in espionage, covert operations, or criminal enterprises. The reroll ability makes it especially useful in high-stakes situations where failure is not an option.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Type: Gear (Illegal, Rare)
• Cost: 8,000¥
• Availability: 8R
• Description: A highly advanced and illegal set of tools used for creating near-perfect forgeries of documents, IDs, and official seals. The kit contains enchanted quills, inks that adjust their hue, and parchment that simulates age and authenticity, all housed in a compact, secure case.
• Mechanics:
  • Forging Bonus: Provides a +3 dice pool bonus to Forgery tests when creating or altering documents.
  • Magical Enhancement: Once per day, you can make a Forgery test with the Arcane Forgery Kit as if you had the Adept Power, Improved Ability (Forgery), granting an additional +2 dice pool bonus for that test.
  • Detection Risk: Any magical detection system in the vicinity has a +2 dice pool bonus to notice the use of the Arcane Forgery Kit. Using this item in a highly secure environment could trigger security protocols.
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit is ideal for characters involved in black market dealings, corporate espionage, or covert operations where creating convincing fake documents is crucial. However, the high cost and detection risk make it a tool for professionals only.

Starfinder

Arcane Forgery Kit (Level 4, Magic Item)

• Type: Adventuring Gear
• Price: 2,000 credits
• Bulk: L
• Description: A set of mystical tools designed to create nearly flawless forgeries, including a quill, ink, parchment, and a seal stamp, each imbued with minor enchantments that aid in replicating documents and signatures with uncanny accuracy.
• Mechanics:
  • Forgery Bonus: Grants a +2 circumstance bonus to Forgery checks or any skill checks related to creating or altering documents.
  • Once-Per-Day Ability: The kit allows the user to cast holographic image (as a 2nd-level spell) once per day, using the spell to create an illusion that enhances the believability of a forged document.
  • Magic Aura: The kit has a faint magical aura that can be detected with a successful Mysticism check (DC 15).
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit is a valuable tool for operatives, spies, and diplomats who need to craft convincing false documents. The ability to cast holographic image adds a layer of deception, making the forgery even more believable.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Type: Tool Kit
• Tech Level: 12
• Cost: Cr 15,000
• Description: A set of high-tech tools combined with mystical enhancements for creating perfect forgeries of documents, IDs, and official records. The kit includes a multi-functional pen, adaptive ink cartridges, specialized data chips, and a compact parchment-like display that mimics traditional paper.
• Mechanics:
  • Forgery Bonus: Provides a +2 DM (Dice Modifier) to any Forgery checks made using the kit.
  • Once-Per-Day Ability: The kit can be used to produce a holographic seal or watermark, adding a +1 DM to a subsequent Forgery check.
  • Power Requirement: The kit requires a small power source (battery) to operate, which lasts for 24 hours of continuous use. Replacement batteries cost Cr 100.
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit is useful for characters involved in espionage, intelligence work, or covert operations. Its advanced technology combined with arcane elements makes it ideal for creating documents that are difficult to distinguish from the real thing.

Warhammer (Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition)

Arcane Forgery Kit

• Type: Tools (Magical)
• Encumbrance: 1
• Cost: 10 Gold Crowns
• Availability: Scarce
• Description: A carefully assembled kit of enchanted tools designed for the creation of forgeries, including a quill, ink, parchment, and a seal stamp. Each tool has been infused with minor magical properties to aid in the replication of official documents and seals.
• Mechanics:
  • Forgery Bonus: Grants a +10 bonus to any Skill Tests related to Forgery, such as Trade (Forgery) or Language (Classical) when replicating documents.
  • Once-Per-Day Ability: The kit can be used to inscribe a subtle arcane mark on a document, which allows the forger to detect if the document has been tampered with later. This requires a successful Hard (-20) Language (Magick) test.
  • Misuse Risk: There is a 10% chance each time the kit is used that a magical anomaly occurs, potentially attracting unwanted attention from Witch Hunters or other magical authorities.
  • Usage: The Arcane Forgery Kit is invaluable for spies, nobles involved in political intrigue, or any character who needs to create false documents with an aura of authenticity. However, its magical nature means it must be used with caution to avoid detection by those who hunt down practitioners of forbidden arts.