From: Hive 578 of Luminaura Celestyx Evolved Form
Type: Forelimb Armor
Material: Enchanted Vine and Metallic Thread
Effect: Extends reach by 5 feet for grasping and attacks.
Additional Traits: Can be used to manipulate magic circuits at a distance.
The Lore: The Tendril Bracers of Grasping are legendary artifacts, originating from the magical groves overseen by the Order of the Verdant Moon, an ancient guild of arborists and enchanters. These bracers are believed to embody the spirits of ancient guardian trees, which once protected the groves. Created using a complex ritual that blends enchantment with botany, these bracers have tendrils woven out of enchanted vine and metallic threads, often gilded with elemental earth to give them strength. Only those who have proven their worth to the Order are bestowed these mystical items, as a sign of trust and responsibility. The bracers are not just protective gear but a symbol of the natural balance that governs the magical ecosystems.
The Use: The bracers are designed for avatars specializing in both physical combat and magical manipulation. The primary effect of these bracers is to extend the wearer’s reach by 5 feet, allowing them to grasp objects or land attacks from a distance. This makes them valuable assets for close-combat warriors or spellcasters who require a greater range for their abilities. The additional trait of these bracers allows wearers to manipulate magic circuits at a distance, making it a useful item for anyone involved in the maintenance or utilization of magical systems, enchantments, or barriers.
Level One Stats
- Stats: +2 Dexterity
- Skills: +1 to Acrobatics, +1 to Arcana
Slot: Forelimb Armor
Cost: Very Expensive (Accessible only through specific quest or equivalent value in currency)
Tags: Reach, Enchanted, Vine, Elemental Earth, Magic Circuitry, Grasping
Appearance: These bracers appear as a seamless fusion of vine and metal, weaved into an intricate pattern that spirals around the wearer’s forearms. When activated, the metallic threads shimmer with a subtle glow, and the vines momentarily come to life, extending like tendrils ready to grasp. The metallic threads are usually adorned with small elemental earth crystals, which sparkle when catching the light.
Enchantments: The Tendril Bracers of Grasping are imbued with multiple layers of enchantments. The first layer involves a reach-extension spell, which activates the tendrils to stretch out up to an additional 5 feet. The second layer is a specialized enchantment that allows the tendrils to interact with magical circuits, barriers, or other enchantments from a distance. These interactions can range from simple tasks like flipping a magic switch to more complex tasks such as aligning magical energies for spell casting.
Protective Aura: The bracers exude a subtle but constant protective aura, which stems from the elemental earth crystals embedded within the metallic threads. This aura is tuned to nature and elemental magic, providing the wearer an innate resistance against elemental disturbances or attacks, though this isn’t directly translated into a stat bonus at level one.
Significance: The Tendril Bracers of Grasping are highly significant within the Order of the Verdant Moon and are seen as a mark of high status and responsibility. Possessing a pair suggests that the wearer has undergone rigorous trials and has proven their dedication to maintaining the balance of nature and magic. Outside of the Order, the bracers are seen as exotic and powerful artifacts that are keenly sought after by collectors and scholars.
Symbolism: The vine in the bracers symbolizes growth, connection, and the vitality of nature, while the metallic threads and elemental earth crystals signify stability and resilience. Together, they represent the unity of organic and inorganic, and the balance between nature and civilization. The bracers are often seen as a metaphor for life’s interconnectedness, the weaving of fate, and the blending of physical might and magical prowess.
Other Information: The bracers are semi-sentient due to the spirit of the guardian trees infused during their creation. They can adapt slightly to the combat style and magical affinities of the wearer, making them somewhat customizable. However, misuse or actions that go against the principles of the Order could lead to the bracers retracting their enchantments temporarily or even permanently, as a form of self-preservation and moral judgement.
The Vines That Grasped the Moon
Long long, sky dark, moon big. Vine want touch moon. Vine from Earth Spirit Tree, born magic and wish. Vine stretch, stretch, but no reach. Earth Spirit sad, ask Wind, ask Fire, ask Water for help. They say no, busy, many work.
Then, Forge Spirit come. Forge Spirit old, old, know many thing. Forge say, “Vine, you want touch moon, I help.” Forge take vine, twist with metal from heart of mountain, say words old, old. Now Vine metal and plant, stretch more, more.
Night come, sky dark, moon big. Vine stretch, stretch, touch moon. Moon happy, give Vine light forever. Earth Spirit happy, give Forge Spirit thanks. But Forge Spirit say, “No thanks. Work is thanks.”
Now Vine and metal is Tendril Bracers, give to hero. Hero wear, become strong, do many good.
Moral: Strength find in unity, not alone. When work together, reach even moon.
Suggested conversion to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: Extend reach for Grapple checks by 5 feet
- Material: Enchanted Vine & Metallic Thread
- Cost: Expensive
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Wrist
- AC Bonus: None
- Additional Traits: Increase reach by 5 feet for melee attacks and grapples. Can manipulate magic circuits at a distance.
- Cost: 1,200 gp
- Rarity: Rare
Knave
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: +5 feet to reach
- Material: Enchanted Vine & Metallic Thread
- Cost: 200 coins
Numenera & Cypher System
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: Extend reach by 5 feet for light and medium attacks
- Material: Vine & Metal
- Cost: 500 shins
Pathfinder 2e
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Wrist
- AC Bonus: None
- Effect: Extend reach by 5 feet for melee Strikes
- Cost: 40 gp
- Level: 3
Savage Worlds
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: +1 to Reach for Fighting and Grapple rolls
- Material: Vine & Metal
- Cost: $900
Shadowrun
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: Extend reach by 1 for melee attacks
- Material: Enchanted Vine & Metallic Thread
- Cost: 9,000 Nuyen
Starfinder
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- AC Bonus: None
- Effect: Extend reach by 5 feet for melee attacks
- Cost: 1,500 credits
Warhammer
Tendril Bracers of Grasping
- Slot: Forearms
- Effect: +1 to the Reach characteristic for all melee attacks
- Material: Vine & Metal
- Cost: 40 Gold Crowns