Brujería 63 of Harmonious Accompaniment

Lore: Brujería 63 of Harmonious Accompaniment has its roots in an ancient story, where a lonely wanderer seeking purpose met an old brujera skilled in the art of companionship magics. The brujera created this intricate charm infused with essences of herbs, fire, and whispered incantations. It’s said the wanderer was never alone again, always feeling the presence of a kindred spirit. The charm is typically fashioned as a small, hand-carved animal totem wrapped in enchanted leather strips and adorned with minuscule symbols of unity.

Stats

Slot: Amulet
Tier: 1
Rarity: Common

Roleplay: Wearing the amulet imbues one with a sense of companionship and belonging. Even in the loneliest of places, it offers a sense of accompaniment by seemingly filling the surrounding air with warm, soft whispers of encouragement.

Costs

Gold: 50
Materials: 1 charm totem, 2 leather strips, 1 vial of infused oil.

Magics

Active: Use Mind’s Eye to activate the amulet for one hour. While active, gain a +1 bonus to all social interaction checks.
Passive: Feel a constant sense of accompaniment, which grants a +1-morale boost to saving throws when isolated or outnumbered.

Tags: Amulet, Brujería, Social, Mind’s Eye

Defensive Use: In hostile environments, the passive boost from the amulet aids in mental defense, offering a sort of emotional armor. Should one find themselves isolated or outnumbered, the morale boost to saving throws can be the difference between standing strong and succumbing to despair or manipulation.

Offensive Use: While not primarily a weapon, the charm’s ability to bolster the wearer’s social influence can be an offensive asset in situations that rely on negotiation, deception, or intimidation. By focusing the Mind’s Eye, the wearer becomes notably more convincing and can sway outcomes in their favor.

In various settings, such as diplomatic talks or bartering in a market, the active bonus can tip the balance. In social battlefields, whether they are courtly feasts or secretive underworld meetings, Brujería 63 of Harmonious Accompaniment serves as a silent yet powerful ally.

Perception of the Five Senses and Extra-Sensory Perceptions

Sight
- What is Perceived: A small animal totem, intricately hand-carved, wrapped with enchanted leather strips.
- Description: The carving has a rustic but refined look, emitting a subtle magical glow.
- Positives: Invites curiosity and is visually pleasing.
- Negatives: The magical glow may attract unwanted attention in places where magic is distrusted.
Touch
- What is Perceived: Smooth, warm wood and cool, flexible leather strips.
- Description: The amulet feels comfortable to touch, as though it has been perfectly handcrafted to suit the wearer.
- Positives: Adds to the emotional comfort provided by the item.
- Negatives: None.
Smell
- What is Perceived: Aromatic herbs and infused oils.
- Description: The smell is calming, with undertones of lavender and sage.
- Positives: Aromatherapeutic qualities.
- Negatives: The scent might be strong for those sensitive to smells.
Taste
- What is Perceived: Not applicable, as the item is not intended for oral consumption.
- Description: N/A
- Positives: N/A
- Negatives: N/A
Hearing
- What is Perceived: Soft, almost inaudible whispers when activated.
- Description: These whispers are comforting and soothing, like a subtle breeze through a leafy forest.
- Positives: Adds to the overall ambiance of companionship.
- Negatives: Might be distracting in situations requiring intense concentration.
Extra-Sensory Perception 1: Emotional Resonance
- What is Perceived: A warm, comforting presence.
- Description: This ethereal perception elevates the user’s mood.
- Positives: Boosts morale and emotional resilience.
- Negatives: May cause slight disorientation when first experienced.
Extra-Sensory Perception 2: Sense of Direction
- What is Perceived: A pull or guidance towards social interactions.
- Description: Helps the wearer to navigate social labyrinths.
- Positives: Aids in decision-making in social contexts.
- Negatives: The pull may be slightly disconcerting at first.

Recipe for Crafting

Ingredients
- 1 small animal totem, hand-carved from elderwood or another magical wood.
- 2 strips of enchanted leather, preferably from a creature known for its social nature, like a wolf or dolphin.
- 1 vial of infused oil containing lavender, sage, and a drop of moonwater.
Steps
- Prepare the Totem: The totem should be carefully carved with runes or symbols that embody the essence of companionship and harmony.
- Infuse the Leather: Submerge the leather strips in the vial of infused oil for a full moon cycle. Remove and let them dry under a new moon.
- Attune the Totem: Holding the wooden totem, focus your Mind’s Eye on the concept of companionship. This channels the elemental energies into the totem.
- Wrap the Totem: Take the infused leather strips and wrap them around the attuned totem in a spiral fashion while whispering incantations that evoke unity and harmony.
- Final Blessing: Once the totem is wrapped, hold it up to the moonlight and speak a final word of unity to seal the magic within.

The Brujería 63 of Harmonious Accompaniment is now complete and ready to provide its magical benefits.

Tale of Brujería 63: The Lonesome Walker and Whispering Totem

Long ago in cycles unfathomable, there exist lonesome walker. The walker drift aimless, soul quiet like falling leaf in endless forest. Heart yearn something miss, though not comprehend what that something be.

Then, appear elder brujera. She wisdom carrier, her eyes like twin moons shine in endless sky of life. She look upon walker, and heart read transparent like water of purest lake.

“Solitude your garment wear, young one,” speak brujera. “Totem of unspoken words, of presence quiet yet loud, I bestow.”

With olden hands move graceful, yet tired from many suns and moons pass, she craft totem. Totem, animal shape take, leather wind around like serpent spiral. Words of unite and presence whisper she, air fill soft murmur.

Totem gift to lonesome walker. “Not alone now. Always accompany, even when vision deceive. Presence feel, if only listen careful,” said brujera, wisdom her words lace.

Walker totem wear, and like puzzle missing piece find, soul fill warmth, loneliness dissolve. Even when path treacherous, or night sky of stars void, presence never falter, always there.

Totem through time pass, hand to hand, neck to neck. Always whisper, always companion. Lonesome souls less lonesome turn, and path seem less long, less weary.

Moral of Story: Lonesome not forever state. Even in quiet, presence found can be. Totem teaches: in unity and companionship, strength always reside.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu