Lore: This mystical feather is said to have been plucked from the rare birds that Baba Yaga keeps around her magical hut. These birds are imbued with the essence of acceptance, often helping wanderers adapt to the mystical environments they find themselves in when they’re near Baba Yaga’s dwelling. This feather allows the bearer a measure of this same power.
Stats:
- Slot: Amulet
- Rarity: Common
- Tier: 1
- Weight: Negligible
Roleplay: The feather whispers soft, incomprehensible words when worn, subtly influencing the reactions of people and creatures in its proximity. When engaging in diplomatic encounters or tense situations, the character may find that others are more willing to accept them, or at least tolerate their presence.
Costs:
- Market Value: 100 gold pieces
- Material: Feather magically reinforced, woven into a leather string as an amulet.
Magics:
- Adaptability: Gain a temporary boost to social interactions, adding a +1 to Diplomacy or Charisma checks for one hour, once per day.
- Aura of Acceptance: Creatures within a 10-foot radius are less likely to initiate an attack. Does not affect creatures already engaged in combat.
Tags: Magical, Social, Defensive, Acceptance
Defense and Offense in Different Environments:
- Defense: The Aura of Acceptance makes it useful in potentially avoiding initial combat in social settings, negotiations, or while traveling through hostile territory.
- Offense: While not designed for direct combat, the Adaptability feature could be used to gain an advantage in situations that require a diversion or a diplomatic approach to lower the defenses of enemies.
By leveraging these traits effectively, the bearer can navigate a wide variety of circumstances, making it a versatile piece in any adventurer’s arsenal.
Perception of the Five Senses and Extra-sensory Perceptions
- Sight
- What is Perceived: A simple feather, but with iridescent shades that shift subtly.
- Description: The feather displays a myriad of colors, appearing almost ethereal.
- Positives: Visually appealing, draws attention but not overly flashy.
- Negatives: Its shifting colors might distract some individuals, making them suspicious.
- Smell
- What is Perceived: A faint aroma of fresh earth and woodland.
- Description: The smell is subtle, but noticeable when held close to the nose.
- Positives: Calming and grounding, conducive to peaceful interactions.
- Negatives: The earthy scent might be unappealing to some.
- Taste
- What is Perceived: Not applicable; the feather is not meant for consumption.
- Description: N/A
- Positives: N/A
- Negatives: N/A
- Touch
- What is Perceived: Surprisingly soft and warm to the touch.
- Description: The feather feels almost alive, resonating with the skin.
- Positives: Comforting, may reduce stress when held.
- Negatives: Some may find the feather’s warmth unsettling.
- Hearing
- What is Perceived: Soft, indistinct whispers when worn.
- Description: Words are not discernible, but the tone is calming.
- Positives: Creates a sense of focus and peace.
- Negatives: Could potentially be distracting in situations requiring acute hearing.
- Extra-sensory Perceptions
- Magic Sensing: An aura of subtle enchantment surrounds the feather.
- Empathy: A feeling of acceptance and openness when in proximity to the feather.
Recipe for Crafting Baba Yaga’s Feather of 17 Acceptance
- Ingredients
- One naturally molted feather from a bird dwelling near Baba Yaga’s hut.
- A leather string, soaked in moonlight for one full night.
- Essence of Acceptance – a potion made from herbs like lavender, chamomile, and the tear of a willing donor who embodies acceptance.
- Ink derived from ethereal flora for the inscription of magic runes.
- Steps
- Preparation: Lay all ingredients on a table covered with a cloth of pure silk, under the light of a waxing moon.
- String Soaking: Submerge the leather string in the Essence of Acceptance for one hour.
- Rune Inscription: Carefully inscribe runes onto the feather using the ethereal flora ink. The runes should symbolize acceptance and unity.
- Infusion Ritual: Place the feather on the soaked leather string. Chant an incantation that speaks to openness and receptivity. This should be done for exactly 17 minutes.
- Binding: Tie the leather string to create a loop, thus making it an amulet. As you tie the knot, focus your intention on acceptance and diplomacy.
- Final Blessing: Hold the completed amulet aloft, dedicating it to the spirit of Baba Yaga and asking for her blessing to infuse it with her unique magic.
- Sealing the Magic: Keep the amulet in a box made of elderwood for one night to let the magic settle.
After these steps, Baba Yaga’s Feather of 17 Acceptance is ready for use.
The Legend of Feather Making Acceptance of Seventeen
Long ago, before memory times, person with spirit true did venture forest deep. Woods of mystery, they say, dwelling of Baba Yaga, holder of magics. Quester, full of questions and seekings, did go to her house, the one on chicken-leg stilts.
“Yaga of Baba,” say Quester, “I want peaceful talk, know the ways of harmony. What can gift me this?”
Old Baba Yaga, eyes like unmeasured cosmos, did pluck feather from bird-song of her yard. “Take, take, feather of seventeen ways,” she say.
With feather, Quester in hand did venture back to village. Conflicts and strife all around, but feather worn, whispers soft. People listen, not with ears, but with hearts. Arguments grow small, hearts grow wide. Feather makes acceptance, makes open doors and open souls.
But beware! Feather not just kindness maker. If ill will carry, feather make ill will grow. Like sword, feather can heal or cut, depends on hands it lays.
So goes the story of the Feather Making Acceptance of Seventeen.
Moral of the Story: Feather or sword, matters not. It is spirit of holder that makes harm or heal. Choose well spirit, then all things can be of good use.
Suggested conversion to other systems:
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
- Type: Wondrous item
- Rarity: Common
- Slot: Neck
- Requirements: Attunement
- Effect: Grants +1 to Charisma checks and saves when interacting with creatures in a non-hostile manner.
- Roleplay: The wearer feels a gentle sense of acceptance emanating from the feather.
Pathfinder 2e
- Type: Talisman
- Level: 1
- Rarity: Common
- Price: 4 gp
- Activate: Free action
- Effect: Gain a +1 circumstance bonus on Diplomacy checks for 10 minutes.
- Roleplay: A calming energy floods the wearer when the feather is activated.
Call of Cthulhu
- Type: Enchanted Object
- Sanity Loss: 0/1d3 when activated
- Effect: +10% to Persuade skill for the next 3 hours.
- Roleplay: A sense of unnatural calmness descends upon the wearer.
Knave
- Type: Amulet
- Value: 30 silver pieces
- Bulk: 1
- Effect: +1 to rolls requiring social interaction.
- Roleplay: The feather enhances the wearer’s natural charisma.
Numenera & Cypher System
- Type: Cypher
- Level: 1
- Form: Feather Amulet
- Effect: Provides an asset for one task involving social interaction.
- Roleplay: Feelings of empathy are heightened.
Savage Worlds
- Type: Magical Trinket
- Cost: 50 gp
- Effect: +1 Charisma for the purpose of Persuasion rolls.
- Roleplay: Wearer feels more agreeable and open-minded.
Shadowrun
- Type: Magic Talisman
- Availability: 4
- Cost: 500¥
- Effect: +1 die to social tests for 30 minutes.
- Roleplay: Sense of peace and calm aids in negotiations.
Starfinder
- Type: Magical Gear
- Level: 1
- Price: 100 credits
- Effect: +1 to Diplomacy checks for 1 hour.
- Roleplay: Wearer becomes more receptive to others’ feelings.
Warhammer Fantasy
- Type: Talisman
- Rarity: Common
- Cost: 20 Gold Crowns
- Effect: +5% to Charm Skill.
- Roleplay: Enhances the wearer’s sense of diplomacy and social grace.