Brujería 37 of Adoration – GearAscendancy.com

Lore: Crafted by the renowned curandera Doña Esmeralda, the Brujería 37 of Adoration serves as an embodiment of love, loyalty, and emotional warmth. Imbued with the magic of rose petals, amethyst, and wax from a lavender candle, the item is encased in a small, ornate locket. It is said that Doña Esmeralda created this magical item to assist young lovers in courting and securing the affections of their beloved. Over time, the item has also found use among soldiers and adventurers who find that its enchantments have both defensive and offensive applications.

Stats

Slot: Necklace
Rarity: Common
Tier: 1

Roleplay: When worn, the locket emits a faint aroma of roses and lavender, attracting positive attention and endearing the wearer to those around them. The locket’s charm can smooth social interactions and bolster negotiations. During rituals, ceremonies, or gatherings, the wearer may receive special attention and favor from the crowd, making it easier to form alliances or gather information.

Costs

Gold: 50 gp
Materials: Rose petals, amethyst, lavender candle wax, copper chain for the locket
Crafting Time: 2 days

Magics: Adoration Aura: While wearing the locket, the user emits an aura in a 10-foot radius that makes them appear more trustworthy and likable. Gain advantage on charisma-based checks against non-hostile creatures within this radius.

Tags: Love, Charisma, Emotional, Aura

Defensive Use: The adoration aura can defuse tense situations and turn potential conflicts into peaceful interactions. The wearer is less likely to be targeted in social confrontations or petty disputes. This can reduce the likelihood of ambushes or surprise attacks in urban or socially complex environments. It can also be used to pacify wild creatures, making it valuable in natural settings.

Offensive Use: While not directly a weapon, the locket can be used offensively to manipulate situations to the wearer’s advantage. By gaining the trust of an enemy, one can extract information, gain a favorable position, or even encourage foes to turn against each other. Although it does not cause physical damage, its potential for emotional manipulation can break down the unity among enemy ranks or lead adversaries into traps.

Perception of the Five Senses and Extra-sensory Perceptions

Sight
- What is Perceived: A copper locket with intricate engravings, containing a faintly glowing amethyst.
- Description: The locket is visually appealing, drawing eyes with its delicate craftsmanship and magical luminescence.
- Positives: Catches attention easily; boosts the wearer’s overall allure.
- Negatives: The locket’s eye-catching nature might make it a target for thieves.
Sound
- What is Perceived: A soft, harmonious hum when opened.
- Description: The hum is almost like a quiet love song that resonates softly, harmonizing with the surrounding sounds.
- Positives: Calming; aids in focus and emotional connection.
- Negatives: Might distract or alert enemies in situations that require silence.
Smell
- What is Perceived: A blend of roses and lavender.
- Description: The scent is romantic and comforting, reminiscent of a love potion.
- Positives: The aroma can diffuse tension and elicit feelings of warmth.
- Negatives: The fragrance may be too strong for some, causing mild discomfort.
Taste
- What is Perceived: Not applicable, as the item is not meant to be ingested.
- Description: N/A
- Positives: N/A
- Negatives: N/A
Touch
- What is Perceived: A warm, velvety texture when worn.
- Description: The locket feels like a comforting embrace when it touches the skin.
- Positives: Enhances the wearer’s emotional well-being; soothing.
- Negatives: Prolonged contact may cause slight dependency on the item for emotional comfort.
Extra-Sensory Perceptions
- What is Perceived: A sense of emotional warmth and security.
- Description: The locket exudes a subtle, psychic comfort, like an emotional blanket.
- Positives: Helps in emotional regulation and stress relief.
- Negatives: Might dull the wearer’s alertness and instinctual caution.

Recipe: How It Is Made

Ingredients
- A small piece of amethyst
- Rose petals from three fully bloomed roses
- Wax from a lavender candle
- A copper chain and locket casing
- A vial of enchanted water (for purification)
Steps
- Purification: Start by purifying all the ingredients with enchanted water, ensuring they are free from any external magical influences.
- Engraving: Using a fine chisel, engrave the copper locket casing with symbols of love, trust, and charisma.
- Herbal Infusion: Place the rose petals in a bowl and chant the incantation of adoration, imbuing them with the magic of love.
- Wax Melting: In a separate container, melt the lavender candle wax while reciting a second incantation focused on emotional warmth.
- Amethyst Charging: Hold the amethyst under moonlight and chant a third incantation, filling it with the essence of trust and loyalty.
- Assembly: Place the charged amethyst inside the engraved locket and sprinkle it with the infused rose petals.
- Wax Sealing: Pour the melted lavender wax over the rose petals and amethyst, sealing them within the locket.
- Chain Attaching: Attach the locket casing to the copper chain.
- Final Blessing: Wear the locket and perform a final incantation, connecting its magical properties to your aura.
- Activation: To activate the locket, close it and wear it around your neck, allowing its magic to meld with your aura.

The Brujería 37 of Adoration is now complete, ready to help its wearer navigate both the complexities of love and the intricacies of conflict.

The Wandering Minstrel and the Locket of Irresistible Charms

Long past days, in hamlets obscure and of little fame, circulated words of peculiar repute. A minstrel by moniker Julian did possess Brujería 37 of Adoration, an object of exquisite wonder. In musical performances, people in droves swayed, not merely by notes of melodies but by aura invisible but palpable. All beings, great and small, perceived Julian in grandeur and divine disposition.

The minstrel moved between realms, his melodies transcending not merely space but spirits. Wherever footsteps led, accolades adorned, friendships flourished like spring after a barren winter, and bitterest rivalries melted as ice under a blazing sun. It was as if Julian spoke in tongues, not of mouth but of essence, a symphony of soul that no one could resist.

In course of time, an emperor by name Lucius, whose ears caught whispers of Julian’s fame, demanded a private performance. At the day’s decline, the minstrel played before royalty, enchantment filling the air. Lucius, under thrall, offered Julian riches immeasurable for the locket that rendered him irresistible.

The minstrel paused, pondering fate’s precarious turn. Finally, he assented, giving Lucius Brujería 37 of Adoration in exchange for a coffer of gold and gems. However, not long after, Lucius found that friendships became hollow, alliances rang false, and even love seemed a mere shadow of its former self. Bereft of the locket’s aura, Julian still held a fondness among people, for his true essence was good. Meanwhile, Lucius grew ever lonelier, the locket’s charm standing as a haunting reminder of what was not genuine.

Moral of the Story: The enchantment of appearance or material grants but a fleeting influence; it is the allure of one’s true spirit that endures through ages.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu