Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers

Lore: The Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers is an artifact known to have been crafted by an adept Brujo who had isolated himself from society due to an unbearable weight of abandonment he had experienced throughout his life. This Brujo poured his own solitude into a wax candle, enchanting it with the essences of various herbs and incantations. The candle’s soft glow is said to be imbued with the power to both ward off and attract energies, according to the needs and emotional state of its wielder.

Stats:

Weight: 0.5 lbs
Size: Small, fits in one hand
Durability: Once lit, lasts for 6 hours
Slot: Can be equipped in one slot or carried in a pouch
Tier Level: 1

Roleplay: The holder of this item may feel an overwhelming sense of solitude but also an inexplicable power that comes from self-reliance. It’s ideal for characters dealing with abandonment issues, making their struggles and triumphs a central part of their journey. Interaction with NPCs and other party members may be influenced by the aura of solitude that emanates from the item, giving a chance for in-depth roleplay regarding feelings of isolation or abandonment.

Costs:

Gold: 10 GP
Materials: Made of a unique blend of waxes and infused with herbs such as sage, lavender, and mugwort
Crafting Time: 2 hours under a new moon for optimal enchantment

Magics:

Spellcasting: “Whispers of Solitude”: Once per long rest, the user can light the candle and speak an incantation, after which they can ask a yes-or-no question to the spirits. The flame flickers in response: brighter for ‘yes,’ dim for ‘no.’
Divination: “Path of the Lonesome”: Enables the user to perceive hidden traps or doors, as the spirits guide their senses.
Healing: “Soothing Isolation”: When lit, grants +2 temporary hit points for a duration of one hour to the person who lights it.

Tags:

Common Rarity
Consumable (but only when lit)
Elemental: Fire

Offense: The item can be used offensively by channeling its magical energies into a focused area, enhancing the power of any spells cast by the user. For instance, a combat spell could gain a slight boost in its potency when cast near the candle. Alternatively, the “Whispers of Solitude” could be used to gain tactical information from the spirits, giving the player an advantage in an upcoming battle.

Defense: Defensively, the Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers can be used to create a warding circle. When lit and placed in a circle of salt, it creates a zone where the user is resistant to psychic and elemental damage. Its divination magic can also detect the presence of hidden dangers, providing a form of passive defense against traps or ambushes. Finally, the “Soothing Isolation” healing aspect can provide a small buffer of temporary hit points, offering a layer of protection in hostile environments.

Perception of the Five Senses:

Sight:
- What is Perceived: A soft, otherworldly glow emanating from the flame, surrounded by subtle wisps of colored smoke.
- Description: The flame of the candle produces a gentle glow that seems to almost pulsate, giving the sense that the candle is “alive” in some way.
- Positives: Enhances visibility in dark environments; attracts attention.
- Negatives: Could potentially give away your location to enemies or draw unwanted attention.
Smell:
- What is Perceived: A blend of sage, lavender, and mugwort mixed with the scent of burning wax.
- Description: The aroma is deeply calming and meditative, inducing a trance-like state.
- Positives: Helps to focus the mind; may produce a calming effect.
- Negatives: Overwhelming scent might alert sensitive creatures or people with heightened senses of smell.
Sound:
- What is Perceived: A subtle, almost inaudible whisper when the flame flickers.
- Description: The sound is like a soft murmur that occurs when the candle’s magic activates.
- Positives: Acts as an auditory indicator that the magical properties are in effect.
- Negatives: May be disconcerting or eerie for those not expecting it; could distract in quiet situations.
Taste:
- What is Perceived: N/A (Not advised to ingest).
- Description: —
- Positives: —
- Negatives: Consumption is highly discouraged due to magical properties.
Touch:
- What is Perceived: A warm, slightly tingling sensation when holding the candle.
- Description: The sensation extends beyond the expected warmth from a flame, seeming to vibrate slightly in the hand.
- Positives: Reinforces the notion of its magical properties; adds an extra layer of sensory experience.
- Negatives: Prolonged contact may cause minor magical disorientation; not suitable for those with sensitivity to magical artifacts.

Extra-Sensory Perceptions:

Sixth Sense (Intuition):
- What is Perceived: An inexplicable pull toward or away from certain directions or choices.
- Description: When holding the candle, users often report feeling guided or influenced in their decision-making.
- Positives: May help guide towards favorable outcomes.
- Negatives: Might foster dependency on the candle for decision-making; could lead to confusion if conflicting intuitions occur.
Aura Perception:
- What is Perceived: Visible energy patterns or auras surrounding living beings.
- Description: When the candle is lit, some users report seeing the auras of people and creatures around them.
- Positives: Offers an additional layer of information about others; potentially revealing their emotional state or intentions.
- Negatives: Can be overwhelming; might expose more information than the user is comfortable knowing.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
- A candle made of beeswax or tallow (preferably hand-molded)
- Fresh sage leaves
- Fresh lavender buds
- Fresh mugwort leaves
- Salt (preferably sea salt)
- A parchment inscribed with incantations
- A piece of moonstone or obsidian
- Natural twine
Steps:
- Candle Preparation: Begin by molding your beeswax or tallow into a small, handheld candle.
- Herb Infusion: Grind the sage, lavender, and mugwort together in a mortar and pestle.
- Salt Circle: On a flat surface, create a circle using sea salt.
- Inscription Placement: Place the parchment inscribed with incantations inside the salt circle.
- Stone Activation: Charge a piece of moonstone or obsidian under a new moon and place it atop the parchment.
- Binding: Roll the freshly molded candle in the ground herbs, making sure they adhere to the surface.
- Twine Wrapping: Wind a piece of natural twine around the herb-coated candle three times, binding the herbs and candle together.
- Magical Infusion: Light the candle briefly within the salt circle to infuse it with the incantations and the energy of the stone.
- Sealing: Extinguish the flame and let the candle cool. Store it in a cloth bag until ready for use.

This artifact should be crafted under the influence of a new moon for the optimal harnessing of its magical properties.

The Fable of the Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers

In past times stretched so far, memory itself might falter, lived Brujo, lonely by design and circumstance. In cavern dwell, apart from village hubbub, apart from shared laughter and woe. Himself, a forsaken child, a forgotten mate, a missing piece in community fabric. Whence came loneliness, he embraced; whence came abandonment, he claimed.

One evening, in the dark of moon absent from sky, Brujo sought solace. In cave, he chant. Around him, mixtures of herbs and smoke dance. At center, he placed wax of bees and fire of flame. Whispers, like those from beyond veil, emerge as tongues of candle flicker. He imbue into candle his solitude, his abandonment. Candle shone, like star through shadow, and Brujo knew: he made artifact, powerful and lonesome as he.

But what to do? World filled with souls equally lonely, equally abandoned. Brujo ponder, then decide. He placed Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers at crossing roads, where paths many meet, yet none stay. A sign he left, for those with eyes to see: “Take, if lonesome be your heart; light, if abandoned be your soul.”

Travelers many pass, yet few take. Then came wanderer, eyes hollow, steps burdened. He saw sign, took candle. That night, flame lit, whispers heard. Not alone, he felt. Guided, he was. From that moment, no more wanderer wandered alone. For in his solitude, he found council; in his abandonment, he found purpose.

And so goes tale of Brujería 72 of Lonesome Whispers. Found by one, yet meant for many. Created in isolation, yet serves to connect. A beacon, small but steady, guiding lonesome souls through life’s tenebrous corners.

Moral of the Story: In depths of solitude and caverns of abandonment, even the loneliest of souls can craft a light to guide another.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu