Lore: This amulet takes the form of a small, intricately-carved wooden pendant infused with rare herbs and sealed with ancient spells. It is said that an Armenian herbalist of renown, named Anahit, crafted this amulet to help those dealing with the pangs of absence—be it the absence of a loved one, missing home, or even the emptiness one feels when something meaningful is missing in their life.
Stats
- Slot: Neck
- Rarity: Common
- Tier: 1
Roleplay: Characters wearing this amulet may find themselves surrounded by an invisible aura that makes their absence less noticeable. This can make them feel slightly distanced but also offers a unique roleplay opportunity to delve into themes of loneliness, invisibility, and existential emptiness.
Costs
- Gold Cost: 50 gold pieces
- Magic Resource Required: 1 unit of Magic Flow
Magics
- Aura of Absence: When activated, renders the wearer less noticeable, imposing a disadvantage on attempts to detect them for 1 minute.
- Charm of Emptiness: Allows the wearer to temporarily “empty” their mind from distractions, giving them advantage on focus checks for 3 rounds.
- Herb of Sorrow: When crushed and applied, the embedded herb in the amulet can heal emotional pain, granting 1d4 emotional healing.
Tags: Defensive, Emotional Healing, Utility, Emptiness Charm, Void Resonance, Invisibility Aura, Emotional Refuge, Mystical Absence, Subtle Presence, Stealth Focus, Inner Solace, Arcane Cloak, Ethereal Grace
Defensive and Offensive Uses in Different Environments
- In Forests: Using the Aura of Absence, the wearer can blend easily with the natural surroundings, making them harder to track or find.
- In Urban Settings: The Charm of Emptiness can help when trying to pickpocket or stealthily navigate through crowds, as the wearer can focus better on their actions.
- In Emotional Conflicts: The Herb of Sorrow can be extremely useful in settings that require emotional balance or during conflicts that involve psychological warfare.
- In Battle: While not directly offensive, the amulet can be used strategically to avoid enemy detection, giving the wearer the chance to land the first strike or escape from dangerous situations.
By incorporating the essence of Armenian Folk Healing and focusing on the theme of absence, this amulet offers unique opportunities for character development and tactical gameplay.
Perception of the Five Senses
- Sight:
- What is Perceived: The amulet appears as a small, intricately-carved wooden pendant, unassuming but finely crafted.
- Positives: Its modest appearance makes it unlikely to attract unwanted attention.
- Negatives: Its simple design could make it easy to overlook or underestimate its powers.
- Touch:
- What is Perceived: The amulet feels smooth and cool to the touch, with a subtle pulsing sensation when activated.
- Positives: This tactile feedback allows the wearer to know that the amulet’s magic is in effect.
- Negatives: Continuous use might make the wearer reliant on this sensation, leading to potential overuse.
- Smell:
- What is Perceived: The amulet emits a faint, comforting aroma of herbs and ancient woods.
- Positives: The smell can have a calming effect, aiding in concentration.
- Negatives: The scent may be noticeable to creatures with keen olfactory senses, potentially giving away the wearer’s position.
- Taste:
- What is Perceived: While not designed for ingestion, the amulet has a woody, herbal taste if touched to the lips or tongue.
- Positives: This could serve as a last-minute identification of the amulet’s authenticity.
- Negatives: Chewing or swallowing the amulet would deactivate its magic and could be harmful.
- Sound:
- What is Perceived: The amulet is almost entirely silent but emits a faint, harmonious hum when activated.
- Positives: This serves as an auditory confirmation of the amulet’s activation.
- Negatives: Like the scent, this sound may alert perceptive creatures to the wearer’s presence.
Extra-Sensory Perceptions
- Magical Sensing:
- What is Perceived: Those with the ability to sense magic would detect a low, constant aura of arcane energy.
- Positives: Confirms the amulet’s magical nature.
- Negatives: Makes the amulet visible to magical detection methods.
- Emotional Resonance:
- What is Perceived: Users may feel an emotional echo when wearing the amulet, a resonance with past wearers.
- Positives: Can offer solace or guidance in moments of emotional distress.
- Negatives: May also transmit negative emotions or memories, especially if worn continuously.
Recipe for Crafting the Armenian Folk Healing 33 of Absence
- Ingredients:
- One piece of ancient wood, about 2 inches in diameter
- A pinch of dried sage, lavender, and chamomile
- One vial of magic flow
- Silk thread imbued with magic
- A small chisel for carving
- Steps:
- Wood Preparation: Take the piece of ancient wood and smooth it using fine sandpaper until it’s evenly textured.
- Herbal Infusion: In a mortar, mix the dried sage, lavender, and chamomile. Grind it into a fine powder.
- Carving: Using the chisel, carve intricate designs onto one side of the wooden piece. Make sure to leave a small cavity.
- Herb Placement: Carefully place the fine herbal powder into the cavity.
- Sealing: Use a few drops of magic flow to seal the cavity.
- Thread Work: Take the magic-infused silk thread and create a loop through a hole at the top of the wooden piece, securing the thread with a strong knot.
- Activation: To activate the amulet, focus on it and channel a unit of magic flow, envisioning the powers you wish it to hold.
- Finalizing: Once activated, the amulet is ready for use. Store it in a silk pouch until it’s ready to be worn.
Through this process, you will have crafted the Armenian Folk Healing 33 of Absence, a powerful amulet that embodies the essence of Armenian folk healing and addresses the complex theme of absence.
Tale of Amulet and the Void Soul
Long ago, ancient time, Anahit, maker of healing, craft small wood thing. She look at stars, feel lonely wind, listen to soul-cries. World big, but hearts small. Many people lost, missing something. Anahit think, “How fix hollow? How fill emptiness?”
She take old wood, older than mountains. Carve twisty lines, like roots and rivers. Herbs from three places, she grind. Place them into tiny hole in wood. Seal with breath of world—magic flow. Wood thing awaken, born anew. “You will be absence-filler,” she say.
Man, name not known, stumble on wood thing, hanging from ancient tree. His heart heavy, like rock in deep river. Take wood thing, put around neck. First feel strange, then like return home. He wander, no purpose, now purpose clear. People look, not see him. He understand. His absence less hurtful, less painful.
Man live, wander, then one day meet woman, her eyes like endless night. She see him, truly see. “Why you not invisible?” he ask. Woman smile, “I too wear absence-filler, made by Anahit.” Man understand. Both absence, yet present.
Man and woman walk together, still lonely but less. Wood thing on their necks sing quiet song, song of being and not being.
Moral: Absence make hollow, but also make room for new fillings. Sometimes absence not lack, but space for find what truly belong.
Conversion to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu
- Type: Amulet
- SAN Cost: None
- Effects: +10% on Stealth and Sanity checks for 10 minutes after activation
- Notes: Can be activated once per day
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
- Type: Wondrous Item (Amulet)
- Rarity: Common
- Requires Attunement: Yes
- Effects: Grants disadvantage on Perception checks made to detect you, and you have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks for 1 minute.
- Activation: Bonus Action
- Usage: Once per long rest
Knave
- Type: Necklace
- Effects: +1 to Defense and +2 to Focus rolls.
- Usage: Once per day
Numenera & Cypher System
- Type: Cypher
- Level: 1
- Effects: For the next 28 hours, gain an asset for tasks related to stealth and emotional manipulation.
Pathfinder 2e
- Type: Talisman
- Level: 1
- Price: 50 gp
- Activate: Free Action; Frequency once per day
- Effects: Grants the user a +1 status bonus to Stealth and Diplomacy checks for 1 minute.
Savage Worlds
- Type: Magical Item
- Cost: 50 gold
- Effects: Grants +1 to Stealth and Spirit rolls for 3 rounds when activated.
- Activation: Requires 1 Power Point
- Usage: Once per day
Shadowrun
- Type: Magical Item (Talisman)
- Availability: 4
- Cost: 500¥
- Effects: +2 dice pool modifier for Stealth and Composure tests for 1 minute.
Starfinder
- Type: Mystical Item
- Level: 1
- Price: 50 credits
- Effects: +1 circumstance bonus to Stealth and Sense Motive checks for 10 minutes.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
- Type: Trinket
- Availability: Rare
- Effects: +10% to Stealth and Willpower tests for 1 minute.
- Usage: Once per day