From: Lineage 5821 of the Kaelic Veilweavers
This compact syringe-style tool features a reinforced needle tip and a graduated chamber sized for drawing tree-specific sap animal fluids from remains or mineral-rich waters from hidden springs and bogs. The body is formed from shadow-hardened metal with a grip contoured for the avatar’s elongated fingers during minor adaptation. A small Tar-Mark sequence along the barrel allows Tar-Sef articulation to steady the needle and reduce vibration during extraction in unstable cavern floors. When held the device supports the action of retrieving the tool using it and returning it to storage within a single action if kept in a waist-slot pouch. Extracted fluids serve as reagents in recipe-based crafting common to Aterian alchemical laboratories. The item’s resilience contributes to its hit points as avatar maximum plus resilience times tier and it unattunes if struck while held. Construction reflects the established Fluid Collector mechanic adapted for Renaissance-era precision and the need to harvest components without disrupting ley-line balance.
Cavern Fluid Extractor 6284 was refined in the alchemical workshops adjacent to Shadowdeep’s deep forges so that Kaelic Veilweavers and guild artisans could draw precise measures of sap animal fluids or mineral-rich spring and bog waters without excess disturbance to surrounding ley flows. The compact syringe form and reinforced needle tip allowed insertion into tree trunks remains or soft ground while the graduated chamber marked the volume taken. Shadow-hardened metal formed the body so that the tool would resist the damp and mineral conditions of cavern and spring sites. The grip was contoured with a channel that accepted temporary elongation of Verran fingers keeping the needle steady during minor adaptations. A short Tar-Mark sequence along the barrel responded to Tar-Sef articulation by reducing needle vibration on unstable floors. The extractor was sized to be drawn from a waist-slot pouch used and returned within a single action. Extracted fluids were directed into recipe-based crafting in Aterian laboratories where they served as reagents for tonics and other preparations. The design followed the broader Fluid Collector approach while emphasizing the Renaissance focus on measured harvest that left ley-line balance intact. Testing confirmed reliable function in both deep cavern and surface spring locations.
• Tier one stats place the item at Common rank with a resilience of four. Hit points equal the possessing avatar’s maximum hit points plus four. The extractor is a held apparatus and becomes attuned automatically while gripped. It unattunes if struck while held or if released. It does not occupy a worn armor slot. Armor Check contribution is zero. The graduated chamber holds a single precise measure per use.
• Skills gained while openly worn or held include two temporary points in Precision Crafting and one temporary point in Tar-Sef Articulation. These points remain active only while the extractor is held and do not count against the character’s maximum trained skill level of six at tier one. The points support steady needle placement and measured extraction.
• Multiple passives magic consist of continuous readiness of the Tar-Mark sequence so that articulation can steady the needle without a separate preparation action. A second passive maintains the graduated markings so that volume can be read clearly in low cavern light. A third passive keeps the needle tip aligned for clean insertion that minimizes disruption to nearby ley flows.
• Multiple activatable magics include a once-per-turn ability to apply Tar-Sef articulation that reduces needle vibration for the duration of a single extraction on unstable ground. A second activatable requires an action to retrieve the extractor from a waist pouch perform one measured draw and return the tool to the pouch as a combined sequence. A third activatable permits the wielder to focus for six seconds and clear the chamber of residual fluid preparing it for a different reagent type with the effect lasting until the next long rest.
• Specific slot is the held apparatus slot. The extractor occupies one hand while in use and may be stored in a waist-slot pouch without occupying an armor slot. Only one such primary extractor is carried in active readiness.
Tags: Fluid Extractor, Needle Tip, Graduated Chamber, Shadow Metal, Finger Contour, Tar Steady, Reagent Draw, Pouch Store, Ley Careful, Single Measure, Workshop Fit, Syringe Form, Sap Take, Remain Fluid, Spring Water, Bog Draw, Barrel Mark, Vibration Low, Clean Insert, Recipe Use, Balance Keep, Compact Hold
Acquisition and Commerce of Cavern Fluid Extractor 6284
• The Cavern Fluid Extractor 6284 is produced in alchemical workshops near Shadowdeep’s forges by artisans who form the shadow-hardened bodies and set the graduated chambers. An avatar obtains one by completing downtime assistance with needle alignment and Tar-Mark placement then receiving the finished extractor from the supervising worker after a measured draw test. Guild or lineage tasks that require reagent collection sometimes issue the extractor as equipment retained after the fluids are delivered. Members who have deposited a conduit may request a personal tool in exchange for additional chamber-calibration work. These methods depend on standing and completed effort rather than immediate coin.
• Family shops in the upper cavern levels and spring-fed hamlets stock extractors made by resident metal and glass workers. These shops occupy rooms adjoining small assembly spaces where the proprietor and relatives fit the needles and markings. An avatar purchases by presenting coin or World Bank transfer after the seller notes any lineage or guild mark. Suggested values in interior locations commonly range from ten to twenty gold after the one percent World Bank fee with the amount set by stock and demand from laboratory workers and field collectors. City entry adds the one percent island tax and state borders add the five percent levy.
• Coastal shops in Ironfang Harbor and Hydra’s Embrace are operated by relocated workshop workers. These outlets sit near docks and display extractors with other compact tools. Purchase follows standard payment. Suggested values rise with transport and typically fall between eighteen and thirty gold after fees and the three percent city tax. Sellers may request a brief dry-draw demonstration. Cove stalls on the Obsidian Coast occasionally offer extractors from outside normal channels and accept only physical gold at full or higher rates without bank records.
• Resale occurs at the same shops or with traveling merchants. The receiver inspects the needle chamber markings and grip then offers a return based on remaining precision and local need for fluid-collection tools. Interior shops commonly return five to ten gold after fees and taxes. Coastal shops return lower amounts due to transport costs and may decline extractors if recent workshop output has increased supply. All exchanges follow sellers’ market conditions with no fixed price by tier and with the figure set by the proprietor’s judgment of availability. Empty chambers and replacement needles may be obtained separately under the same variable conditions.
Roleplay Applications of Cavern Fluid Extractor 6284 Across Environments
• In the deep cavern forges and near hidden springs the extractor supports defensive preparation by allowing a measured draw of mineral-rich water or residual fluids that can later serve as reagents for protective tonics or sealants. The Tar-Sef steadying reduces needle vibration on unstable floors so that the collection does not create excess disturbance that might attract attention. The tool can be drawn from a waist pouch used and returned within one action. Offensively the same precise draw can collect a specific sap or fluid known to be useful in a crafting recipe that produces an obscuring or marking agent for later use against an opposing group. The graduated chamber ensures only the needed volume is taken preserving surrounding conditions.
• Along river edges and bog margins the extractor functions in soft or wet ground. Defensive use involves collecting spring or bog water that can be carried for later application in dampening wrappings or emergency cleansing. The contoured grip keeps the needle stable if a minor form adaptation is needed while kneeling. Offensively a targeted draw from a specific plant or remain can yield a reagent for a recipe that creates a short-range irritant or marker once processed in a laboratory. The single-measure capacity prevents over-harvest that might disrupt local balance.
• On the Mistral Uplands and plateau approaches the extractor serves for collecting from hardy surface growth or shallow seeps. Defensive application includes drawing a resilient plant sap that can be used in a field recipe for a protective coating on gear. The compact size allows the action to occur behind a rise without prolonged exposure. Offensively the collected fluid can be reserved for a later crafting step that produces a tool or tonic aiding precision actions. The ley-careful design keeps the extraction from creating noticeable secondary effects in open ground.
• In the coastal districts of Ironfang Harbor and platform areas the extractor operates among structures and limited natural sources. Defensive roleplay centers on collecting any available mineral residue or carried fluid stores for use in maintaining gear integrity during extended observation. The pouch storage and single-action sequence support quick use between other tasks. Offensively reagents gathered earlier can be referenced or combined if a portable crafting opportunity arises. All uses remain within tier one limits the action economy that permits retrieval use and return in one sequence the automatic attunement while held and the purpose of supplying measured reagents for recipe-based crafting without excess disruption.
Perception of Activation:
• User’s Perspective registers as a light steadying along the barrel when Tar-Sef articulation is applied. The needle tip feels more controlled and vibration from unstable ground is reduced during the draw. The graduated chamber shows the rising measure clearly even in low light. Extra-sensory impressions include a brief silver outlining of the insertion point and fluid path visible through the Mind’s Eye and a clear numerical sense of the volume being taken. The contoured grip firms slightly if fingers elongate. The chamber-clear focus produces a short confirming pull as residual fluid is expelled.
• Observer’s Perspective shows the compact tool moving from pouch to hand the needle inserting and a measured amount entering the chamber before the tool is returned. The Tar-Mark sequence may catch faint light during articulation. No large visual or auditory effect occurs. Extra-sensory observers note a minor reduction in local disturbance at the insertion site. Those using true sight perceive a brief ultraviolet trace along the barrel that fades after the draw. The extractor does not alter the wielder’s exposed skin or stance beyond normal one-handed tool use.
• Positives include the precise single-measure draw that supplies reagents for later crafting without excess taking. The steadying articulation allows clean extraction on unstable cavern floors. The single-action retrieval use and return supports fluid incorporation into other tasks. The design minimizes disruption to surrounding ley conditions. The graduated markings remain readable in typical cavern light. The tool stays compact for pouch storage.
• Negatives include the limitation to one measure per activation so that larger volumes require repeated uses. The needle must be properly aligned or the draw may be incomplete. Overlapping articulation with a rapid movement can reduce the steadying effect until the barrel settles. The extra-sensory path outline fades immediately after the draw and leaves a residual lightness in the gripping hand until the next action. Repeated extractions in a short period can temporarily lessen the clarity of the graduated markings until the chamber is cleared.
Recipe for Cavern Fluid Extractor 6284
• Materials needed consist of shadow-hardened metal stock for the body and reinforced needle tip. Material for a graduated chamber that can be marked for volume. Components for a contoured grip with a recessed channel. A short Tar-Mark sequence prepared for the barrel. Sealing compound for the chamber and needle join. A small measure of finishing residue if used in the final set.
• Tools Required include a metal-working bench with clamps. Forming tools for the needle and chamber. An etching or marking stylus for the Tar-Mark and graduated lines. Measuring guides for volume increments. A test medium such as water or sap for draw verification. Basic fastening and sealing implements.
• Skill Requirements call for a minimum of five points in Precision Crafting to form the needle chamber and grip. Three points in Tar-Sef Articulation to set and test the steadying sequence. Two points in related metal or alchemical tool work. Access to a functional workshop. The crafter must produce a tool that draws a precise single measure with reduced vibration.
• Crafting Steps begin with forming the shadow-hardened metal into the compact body and reinforced needle tip. The graduated chamber is fitted and marked with clear volume indicators. The contoured grip is shaped with the recessed channel and joined to the body. The Tar-Mark sequence is applied along the barrel. Seals are set so that the chamber holds without leak. The completed extractor is tested by performing a measured draw from a sample medium while applying Tar-Sef articulation to confirm reduced vibration and accurate volume. Final checks ensure the tool can be stored in a waist pouch and operated in one sequence. The extractor is then ready for use.
Small Needle That Took Only Measured Breath
In the time when the collectors still used the open cup and the metal had only begun to hold a fine point there was a shaper of tools whose hands were called by the old ones the Setter of the Careful Draw. This one worked near the springs and the places where the sap rose and the remains lay after the hunt. The Setter took the hardened metal that would form a narrow tip and the chamber that could show the rising measure and the grip that would fit the changing fingers and the short marks that could steady the hand. These the Setter laid on the flat rock and spoke the clicks that the slow drip made when it met the stone.
For many cycles the Setter worked. The tip was drawn fine and reinforced so that it would enter without tearing wide. The chamber was marked so that the eye could see when the single measure was reached. The grip was shaped with the channel so that the fingers could lengthen and the tip would still hold true. The marks were set along the side so that a spoken click would quiet the small shaking on uneven ground. When the tool was given to a young collector the collector drew it from the waist and took the measure from the spring. The water rose to the mark and no more. The ground around the place stayed as it had been. The tool stayed and the chamber could be cleared for a different fluid.
Other hands tried the shaping. Some made the tip too wide and the draw took more than the mark. Some left the chamber unmarked and the collector could not tell when to stop. Some set the marks in the wrong order and the steadying did not come so that the tip shook and the place was disturbed. These tools were set in the side hollows where the unused fluids gathered and no one carried them. The Setter watched. Only when new hands repeated the drawing and the marking and the shaping in the same order did the Setter allow another tool to leave the rock.
The word of the small needle that took only the measured breath moved through the hollows and to the workshops. A collector used one and brought the precise sap that the recipe required without leaving the tree weakened. A worker near the bog used one and took the mineral water to the mark so that the spring continued as before. Each time the single measure was enough and the surrounding flow stayed balanced.
Then a group in a deep hollow thought the tool could be made to take faster and more than the mark. They widened the tip and they removed the clear lines and they spoke the clicks louder. The tool they made filled quickly. They gave it to their busiest collector and sent the collector to a rich spring. The draw took far past the old measure. The ground around the place shifted and the ley that had run there grew thin. The collector returned with a full chamber but the spring did not rise the same the next day. The tool remained in the hand and the collector did not draw cleanly again from that site.
The others found the tool and carried it to the upper rock where the Setter had worked. They spoke no more clicks over it. From that day the shapers used only the measure of tip chamber and mark the Setter had used. They taught the young ones to stop at the line and to clear the chamber after and never to ask the needle to take more than the single breath the recipe required or to shake the place where the fluid rose.
The tool that had taken too much was left on the rock. Later when the workshops were many and the air-ships passed above the mountains the rock was still there. Travelers said that if one stood close a faint resistance would be felt in any small needle held nearby and that the resistance warned of any attempt to draw past the mark or to disturb the ground beyond the careful measure. None carried the tool. The story was told whenever a new extractor was finished so that the hands which formed the tip would remember the measure of the single breath.
The moral of the story is that the small needle which takes only the measured breath will serve only while the hands that make it keep to the first measure and do not ask the tip to draw more than the marked line or the ground to give what would thin the flow that remains.
Suggested conversions to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu Seventh Edition Adaptation
Measured Draw Syringe
This item is a compact one-handed tool for extracting small volumes of fluid. While held it grants a bonus die on any Science Biology or relevant skill roll made to collect a precise sample from a plant remain or water source. Once per scene the wielder may spend a point of Luck to steady the needle and guarantee a clean single-measure draw without additional disturbance. The extractor has 4 hit points and is destroyed if reduced to zero. It counts as a small piece of equipment and may be drawn used and stowed in one action if kept in a pouch. Collected fluids may be used as reagents in later crafting or research at the Keeper’s discretion. Benefits apply only while held.
Blades in the Dark Adaptation
Careful Extractor
This is a fine quality compact tool that provides +1d to any Tinker or Study roll made to collect a measured reagent from a natural source. The device is held in one hand and includes markings for volume. While equipped the wielder may push themselves on a precise extraction without additional stress. Once per score the wielder may activate the steadying marks to ignore the first level of complication from unstable ground or delicate sources. The item has a quality rating of fine and follows standard gear rules. It occupies minimal load and may be stored in a pouch. Collected materials can support downtime crafting projects.
Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Adaptation
Graduated Fluid Syringe
Wondrous item common. This one-handed tool allows the wielder to extract a single precise measure of liquid from a plant creature remain or environmental source as an action. While held the wielder has advantage on any Intelligence Nature or Wisdom Survival check made to identify or collect such a fluid. Once per short rest the wielder may use a bonus action to steady the needle guaranteeing the draw succeeds without alerting nearby creatures through excess disturbance if the check would otherwise succeed. The item has AC 10 and 8 hit points. It is destroyed at 0 hit points. It weighs 1 pound and may be drawn and stowed as part of the extraction action. Benefits apply only while held. Extracted fluids can serve as material components or crafting ingredients.
Knave Second Edition Adaptation
Single Measure Extractor
This is a one-handed tool that occupies one inventory slot when stored. While held the wielder adds their Intelligence modifier to checks made to collect a precise fluid sample. Once per day the wielder may spend an action to perform a clean measured draw that yields one usable reagent portion. The item has 4 item hit points and is destroyed if reduced to zero. Repair costs half the original value. The extractor may be kept in a pouch and functions only while held. Collected reagents can be used in crafting during downtime or rest.
Fate Core Adaptation
Marked Draw Tool
This is an aspect-bearing compact extractor that may be invoked when the wielder is collecting a precise fluid sample. The tool is held in one hand. While equipped it provides a free invoke once per session on any Crafts or Investigate roll made to obtain a measured reagent. The wielder may spend a fate point to guarantee a clean single-measure draw without added complication. The item has a stress track of one box. If marked it is damaged and loses the free invoke until repaired with a Crafts overcome. Repair requires a scene and materials. Collected fluids can be used as aspects or resources in later crafting scenes. The tool follows normal equipment rules.
Numenera and Cypher System Adaptation
Graduated Needle Cypher
Level 1 cypher. This compact tool depletes on a roll of 1 on a d6 after each use of the active steadying. While held it grants an asset on any Intellect task made to collect a measured fluid from a plant remain or environmental source. As an action the wielder may activate the markings to perform a clean single-measure draw that yields one portion of reagent. The item occupies one hand and one equipment slot when stored. Benefits end if the tool is no longer held or is depleted. Collected reagents can be used in crafting numenera or other tasks. Recharge is not typical for a cypher but a similar artifact version could be repaired with appropriate components.
Pathfinder Second Edition Adaptation
Precision Fluid Extractor
Item 1 held tool. This one-handed device allows the wielder to extract one precise measure of liquid as an Interact action. While held the wielder gains a +1 item bonus to Nature or Survival checks made to identify or harvest fluids. Once per day the wielder may use a single action to steady the tool and automatically succeed on a fluid collection check that would otherwise require a roll provided the source is accessible. The item has Hardness 2 and 6 Hit Points. It is destroyed at 0 Hit Points. It has a Bulk of L. Extracted fluids can be used as crafting ingredients. Benefits apply only while held.
Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Adaptation
Steady Syringe
This is a compact tool that occupies minimal space. While held the wielder gains a +1 bonus to Science or Survival rolls made to collect a fluid sample. Once per session the wielder may spend a Benny to perform a clean measured draw that yields one usable reagent portion without a roll if the source is present. The item has Toughness 2 for targeting purposes and is destroyed if it takes a Wound. Repair requires a Repair roll and materials. Collected reagents can support later crafting or healing attempts. The tool occupies one hand while in use and follows standard equipment rules.
Shadowrun Sixth World Adaptation
Precision Extractor
This is an Availability 4 item with a cost of 400 nuyen. It is a compact one-handed tool. While held the wielder gains a +2 dice pool bonus to any Biotechnology or related test made to collect a measured fluid sample. As a Simple Action once per scene the wielder may steady the needle to perform a clean single-measure draw that yields one portion of reagent. The item has a Structure rating of 2 and is destroyed if reduced to zero. It may be kept in a pouch and drawn used and stowed in one action. Collected fluids can be used as reagents in crafting or medical tests. Benefits apply only while held.
Starfinder Adaptation
Measured Syringe Tool
This is a level 1 technological item with a bulk of L. While held the wielder gains a +1 insight bonus to Life Science or Survival checks made to harvest fluids. As a standard action once per day the wielder may activate the tool to extract one precise measure of liquid that can serve as a crafting component or medicinal reagent. The item has 6 hit points and hardness 1. It is destroyed at 0 hit points. It weighs 0.5 pounds and may be drawn and stowed as part of the extraction action. Benefits apply only while held.
Traveller Second Edition Adaptation
Graduated Sampler
This is a piece of equipment with a cost of Cr 100 and a mass of 0.2 kg. While held the wielder gains a DM+1 on any Science or Survival check made to collect a fluid sample. Once per day the wielder may use the tool as a minor action to perform a clean measured draw yielding one portion of usable reagent. The item has 3 hits and is destroyed at zero. Repair requires a basic Mechanic check. It occupies minimal space and may be stored in a pouch. Collected materials can support later crafting or medical tasks. Benefits require it to be held.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fourth Edition Adaptation
Careful Draw Needle
This is a Poor quality compact tool with an Encumbrance of 0. While held the wielder gains a +10 bonus to any Lore or Outdoor Survival Test made to collect a fluid. Once per day the wielder may spend an Action to perform a measured extraction that yields one usable reagent portion. The item has 3 Wounds and is destroyed at zero. Repair requires a simple Trade Test. It may be kept in a pouch and functions only while held. Collected reagents can be used in crafting or alchemy during downtime.