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Celestial Armor Polish

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From: Insect 247 of Luminaura Celestyx

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Celestyx Iridescent Scale Powder
  • 2 oz Moonwater
  • 1 Elemental Nectar Extract

Preparation:

  • In a silver bowl, mix Celestyx Iridescent Scale Powder and Moonwater until a paste is formed.
  • Add Elemental Nectar Extract while whispering an incantation for protection and illumination.
  • Apply to armor using a cloth imbued with celestial energy, polishing until a radiant shine appears.

Lore: The recipe for Celestial Armor Polish has its origins in the first age of Saṃsāra, a time of great magical innovation. Crafted initially by the armorers of the Celestial Forge, a metaphysical realm where the most potent armors and weapons are believed to be made, this polish was designed to protect not just against physical harm, but also against elemental and magical threats. The recipe was jealously guarded until the Dawn of Echoes, a cosmic event that revealed many hidden truths to the world. The Celestyx Iridescent Scale Powder is harvested from the Celestyx Serpents, rare creatures that only appear during celestial alignments. Moonwater is gathered from sacred groves where the moon’s influence is strongest, and Elemental Nectar Extract is a byproduct of the gods’ ambrosia, with each drop embodying raw elemental power.

Appearance for Tier-One Avatar: For a tier-one avatar who successfully creates this polish, the result is a glowing paste that shimmers with all the colors of the twilight sky. When applied to armor, it gives a radiant sheen that seems to make the armor almost ethereal, glowing faintly in dark conditions.

Cost: Due to the rare and potent ingredients required, this polish is expensive. The cost would equate to around 100 gold pieces per ounce of the finished product, placing it in the realm of luxuries that only the more affluent can afford regularly.

Tags: Celestial, Elemental Protection, Light Source, Armor Enhancement

How It Is Served or Offered: Celestial Armor Polish is usually stored in small, intricately designed vials that are themselves works of art. The vials are often made of crystal and sealed with arcane symbols for added protection. The polish is applied using a special cloth imbued with celestial energies, typically offered as part of a high-end armor maintenance kit. When not used for personal armor, these vials are often given as gifts between nobles or presented as offerings at temples to gain favor from celestial beings.

Tale of the Armor That Touched Sky and Earth

Long time before, in sky of stars and ground of life, there lived two beings. One Armor-Maker of Sky, other Earth-Guardian. Both had might but lacked balance. Sky armor so light, it float. Earth armor so heavy, it sink. No harmony between.

One celestial eclipse, Sky-Armor-Maker seek council of moon spirit. Moon Spirit tell of Celestyx Scale, scales of snake that birth only when sky eat itself. Spirit tell, “Mix with water of my domain.” Sky-Maker listen and also mix Element Nectar, the tear of gods. First time, Sky-Maker find balance.

Earth-Guardian hear same in whisper of deep cave from Earth-Mother. Earth-Mother tell secret of Celestial Armor Polish. When Earth-Guardian apply, armor become strong and light.

Finally, Sky and Earth meet. They witness armor that neither float to sky nor sink to earth. Now armor touch sky and kiss earth. Balance find.

Moral of Tale: In balance, sky touch earth and earth touch sky. Extremes find middle, and middle is power.

Activation of the Five Senses and Extra-Sensory Perceptions:

  • Sight: The armor coated with Celestial Armor Polish shines with an ethereal light, casting soft glows in an otherwise dark environment.
    • Positive: Enhanced visibility in dark environments.
    • Negative: The glow might draw unwanted attention.
  • Touch: A subtle vibration is felt by the wearer, resonating in harmony with their own life force.
    • Positive: Sense of balance and stability.
    • Negative: Sensation might be distracting initially.
  • Hearing: A faint celestial humming sound is audible only to the wearer, almost like a calming melody.
    • Positive: Calming effect, reduced stress.
    • Negative: Other subtle auditory cues might be masked.
  • Smell: The aroma of the Celestial Armor Polish resembles that of ozone and fresh rain.
    • Positive: Refreshing and invigorating.
    • Negative: Some may find the smell overpowering.
  • Taste: A metallic tang in the air is perceived, although not directly related to taste.
    • Positive: The tang adds a flavor of urgency and readiness.
    • Negative: Prolonged exposure may be unpleasant.
  • Extra-Sensory Perceptions:
    • Mana Sensing: A heightened awareness of magical energies around.
      • Positive: Improved magical defense.
      • Negative: Increased sensitivity to disruptive magical fields.
    • Time Awareness: A vague sense of the passage of time, allowing for better reaction.
      • Positive: Improved reflexes.
      • Negative: Time distortions become disorienting.

Buffs, Abilities, and Attacks:

  • Armor Enhancement: Increases armor rating by a tier.
  • Elemental Resistance: Offers 50% resistance to elemental attacks.
  • Light Foot: Increased movement speed by 10%.

All buffs and abilities can be stored and activated later as an action. They last for 1 hour once activated.

Size, Traits, Tags, and Other Information:

  • Size: Sufficient for one set of armor.
  • Traits: Elemental Resistance, Armor Enhancement, Light Foot.
  • Tags: Consumable, Magical, Armor-Polish.
  • Cost: High; made from rare ingredients.
  • How it is Served or Offered: The Celestial Armor Polish comes in a small, ornate jar sealed with magic-resistant wax. A small cloth imbued with celestial energy is included for application.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Type: Consumable
  • Uses: 1
  • Effect: Add +10% to your armor’s resistance against magical and elemental damage for one hour.

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Rarity: Rare
  • Type: Consumable
  • Effect: For 1 hour, increase the wearer’s Armor Class by 1 and gain resistance to elemental damage types.

Knave

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Type: Consumable
  • Uses: 1
  • Effect: Armor treated with this polish gains +1 Defense and 50% resistance to elemental damage for 1 hour.

Numenera & Cypher System

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Level: 5
  • Form: Consumable
  • Effect: Increase Armor by 1 and grants resistance to elemental damage types for the next 28 hours.

Pathfinder 2e

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Level: 8
  • Price: 300 GP
  • Usage: Single-use
  • Effect: Increase Armor Class by +1 and resist elemental damage by 5 for 1 hour.

Savage Worlds

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Rarity: Rare
  • Type: Consumable
  • Effect: Adds +1 to Toughness and grants the “Elemental Resistance” Edge for 1 hour.

Shadowrun

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Availability: 10R
  • Cost: 5000¥
  • Type: Consumable
  • Effect: Increase armor rating by 1 and resist elemental damage for 1 hour.

Starfinder

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Level: 8
  • Price: 4000 credits
  • Type: Consumable
  • Effect: Increase EAC and KAC by 1, and resist elemental damage by 5 for 1 hour.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

Celestial Armor Polish

  • Rarity: Rare
  • Type: Consumable
  • Effect: Adds +10% to Armor Points and grants a 50% chance to resist elemental attacks for 1 hour.