From: Hive 578 of Luminaura Celestyx Evolved Form
Type: Manipulation Tool
Material: Rune-Engraved Metallic Rod
Effect: Allows for the adjustment of magic circuits in the environment, effectively changing the flow and concentration of magic in a specific area.
Additional Traits: Can be used to temporarily disable magical traps or barriers, and to enhance the efficiency of magical constructs within its area of effect.
Lore: The Phasic Tuner is a coveted tool of runic engineering, often in the possession of the realm’s most skilled magi-technicians. Originating from the arcane workshops of the Mind’s Eye Institute, it has become synonymous with the intricate art of magical circuitry manipulation. The tool is rune-engraved, and each rune corresponds to a particular flow or type of magical energy, allowing for fine adjustments. There are legends that say the first Phasic Tuner was a gift from the gods themselves to aid in the building of the world’s first magical constructs.
Use: This tool is primarily used to adjust the magic circuits in the surrounding environment. Its primary function allows the user to control the flow and concentration of magic in a specific area, making it invaluable in both construct creation and magical research. It can also be used defensively to disable magical traps or barriers temporarily. When synchronized with a hive’s collective consciousness, it can fine-tune magical constructs to operate at peak efficiency.
Level One Stats:
- Skills Required: Arcana +3, Engineering +2
- Slot: Handheld
- Cost: 250 gold pieces or equivalent
- Tags: Magical, Utility, Rare
Additional Traits:
- Area of Effect: 30-foot radius
- Duration of Effect: Up to 10 minutes
- Recharge: 1 hour
- Compatibility: Can be used to enhance other magical gear or constructs within its area of effect.
Appearance: The Phasic Tuner is about a foot long and made of a shiny metallic substance that is incredibly durable yet light. It is engraved with glowing runes that change color depending on the type of magic it is currently aligned with. The handle is wrapped in a material that feels like leather but is impervious to magical discharge, ensuring a secure grip.
Enchantments: The Phasic Tuner is laden with multi-dimensional runes that are not only engraved on its surface but also layered in its internal matrix. These runes resonate with specific frequencies of magical energy, allowing for a precise calibration of magical flows.
Protective Aura: The device has a minor protective aura that serves two purposes. First, it prevents magical backflow, shielding the user from any potential adverse effects of manipulating powerful energies. Second, this aura can act as a “magnetic field” for magical constructs, ensuring that they function more efficiently when brought into alignment by the Phasic Tuner. This aura extends in a 5-foot radius around the device.
Significance: The Phasic Tuner holds immense significance in the society of magic users, especially among those who deal with constructs and magical circuitry. Owning one is considered a mark of expertise and mastery in the field. Moreover, it’s a symbol of the ingenuity of the Mind’s Eye Institute, where the secrets of magical flow and engineering coalesce.
Symbolism: The runes engraved on the tuner symbolize different aspects of magic, from elemental to spiritual energies. These runes are a shorthand for the complex equations that govern magical physics. Their arrangement often mirrors the celestial bodies, as it’s believed that the heavens themselves are a grand magical circuit. Therefore, the Phasic Tuner is not just a tool but also a representation of the interconnectedness of all magical phenomena.
Other Information:
- Activation: Requires a spoken command in an ancient language known only to trained magi-technicians.
- Range of Magical Detection: Capable of identifying even the most subtle shifts in magical energy up to a 100-foot distance, although its effective manipulation range is 30 feet.
- Materials: The metallic substance used in its construction is a rare alloy, known only to a select few, that can hold magical charges for an extended period.
- Limitation: While extremely powerful, it doesn’t function in areas where magic is nullified or in zones of wild magic unless adapted with further enchantments.
- User Interface: A few smaller, touch-sensitive runes near the handle serve as a sort of ‘control panel’ for finer adjustments.
- Ownership Restrictions: Due to its potential for misuse, possession is generally restricted to certified individuals or is closely monitored.
This item embodies the pursuit of mastery over the very fabric of magic, serving as a testament to what can be achieved when intellect and arcane prowess are harmonized.
The Tale of the Phasic Tuner and the Time-Locked City
Long time ago, far from near, in time-locked city lived peoples, much magics but chaos. City’s magics were trapped, like water behind dam, but dam broken. Peoples live in fear of uncontrollable magics. Come wise artificer from far travels, carrying Phasic Tuner in bag of wonders.
Artificer ask, “Why this chaos?” They say, “Our magics are knots; no untangling.” Artificer smile, show Phasic Tuner. “This can untangle, bring flow again.”
Peoples in doubt, “Many try, all fail. How you not fail?” Artificer spoke, “I have Phasic Tuner. It listens to song of magics, can change song.”
Artificer walk to city center, put Phasic Tuner in ground, began chant in tongue unknown. Rune-Engraved Metallic Rod glow, resonate, changing air. City’s magics feel pull, like rivers to sea, start untangling.
First slow, then fast, magic circuits align. Dam of trapped magics break, but no flood; river of magics flow as should, enriching land, not destroying. City’s chaos ends, order return. Peoples rejoice, gift artificer many treasure, but artificer only take food for travel.
Artificer say, “I go, but Phasic Tuner stays. Use wisely.” He disappear into distance, Phasic Tuner left in city’s heart, now part of city’s new song.
Moral of the Story: Tools are but hands of wise, misuse bring doom, wise use bring bloom.
Suggested conversion to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu
Phasic Tuner
- Type: Manipulation Tool
- Skill Bonus: +20% to Operate Magical Device checks related to magic circuits
- Special: Can disable magical traps within a 10-foot radius
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Phasic Tuner
- Wondrous Item (requires attunement)
- Effect: Gives advantage on Arcana checks related to magic circuits
- Special: Can cast Dispel Magic 1/day on magical traps or barriers.
Knave
Phasic Tuner
- Slot: 1
- Bonus: +2 to rolls involving manipulation of magical constructs
- Special: Disables magical traps within 15 feet for 1 minute
Numenera & Cypher System
Phasic Tuner
- Level: 1d6+1
- Effect: Grants an asset for tasks related to understanding or manipulating magic circuits
- Depletion: 1 in 1d10
Pathfinder 2e
Phasic Tuner
- Price: 500gp
- Bulk: L
- Activate: 1 action
- Effect: +1 item bonus to Thaumaturgy checks related to magic circuits
- Special: Can cast Dispel Magic at 2nd level once per day
Savage Worlds
Phasic Tuner
- Gear
- Bonus: +2 to Occult rolls for manipulating magical circuits
- Special: Negates magical traps within a Small Burst Template
Shadowrun
Phasic Tuner
- Device Rating: 4
- Bonus: +2 Dice Pool for Arcana checks
- Special: Disables magical barriers and traps within 2 meters
Starfinder
Phasic Tuner
- Level: 2
- Price: 750 credits
- Effect: +1 to Mysticism checks related to magic circuits
- Special: Can disable magical traps within 30 feet once per day
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Phasic Tuner
- Availability: Very Rare
- Bonus: +10 to Channeling Tests for manipulating Winds of Magic
- Special: Can dispel magical traps within 5 yards once per day.