Lore: In the tapestry of Saṃsāra’s endless stories and diverse practices, the Brujería 762 of Acceptance stands as a token of harmonious unity. Crafted by Ixtel, a renowned Brujo, the item is said to foster acceptance and understanding among beings. Its creation was inspired by the Celestial Alignment, a rare event that opens the Mind’s Eye of even the most mundane creatures.
Stats:
- Type: Amulet
- Tier: 1
- Slot: Neck
- Rarity: Common
- Material: Silver chain with a pendant containing a preserved Brujo eye
- Weight: 0.5 lbs
- Magical Properties: Grants the ability to cast “Circle of Acceptance” once per long rest.
Roleplay: While wearing this amulet, the user radiates an aura of acceptance and mutual understanding, subtly affecting the judgments and initial perceptions of those nearby. This influence is particularly effective in resolving conflicts and engaging in diplomatic negotiations.
Costs:
- Gold Cost: 120 gold pieces
- Crafting Time: One week
- Components: One Brujo eye, a silver chain, and a flask of Elemental Water
Magics: Circle of Acceptance: Once per long rest, the user can cast a 15-foot radius circle that lasts for 1 minute. Any creature inside the circle gains advantage on Persuasion checks and Wisdom saving throws.
Tags: Magic, Brujería, Amulet, Acceptance, Diplomacy, Tier 1
Defense and Offense in Different Environments:
- Defense:
- Urban: Can be used to ease tensions in public disputes or avoid confrontation.
- Wilderness: Calms potentially aggressive wildlife, making them less likely to attack.
- Underground: Effective in diplomatic engagements with subterranean creatures.
- Offense:
- Urban: Use the amulet to sway the crowd’s opinion, leading to better positioning for an ambush.
- Wilderness: Manipulate territorial creatures into attacking your enemies instead of you.
- Underground: Sow discord among enemy ranks by making them accept false information, leading them into traps or weakening their formation.
Perception of the Five Senses:
- Sight:
- What is perceived: The silver chain reflects light with a soft glow, while the Brujo eye in the pendant has a mesmerizing, almost liquid-like swirl of colors.
- Description: Enchanting and surreal, with a harmonious blend of metallic and organic elements.
- Positives: Its unique appearance can serve as a conversation starter or distract an enemy.
- Negatives: The eye may be unsettling to some individuals, causing unease or mistrust.
- Touch:
- What is perceived: The chain is smooth and cool to the touch, while the eye pendant feels slightly warm and pulsating.
- Description: Comfortable to wear but gives an uncanny feeling due to the warmth of the eye.
- Positives: Comfortable against the skin, which allows long periods of wear.
- Negatives: The pulsating eye can be distracting or unsettling.
- Smell:
- What is perceived: A faint scent of sage and other herbal essences.
- Description: Calming and slightly aromatic.
- Positives: The calming smell can relieve stress or tension.
- Negatives: Individuals sensitive to smells might find it off-putting.
- Taste:
- What is perceived: N/A
- Description: The item is not designed to be tasted.
- Positives: N/A
- Negatives: N/A
- Sound:
- What is perceived: A low, almost inaudible hum when activating its magical properties.
- Description: Soft and mystical.
- Positives: The hum can alert the user when the magic is activated.
- Negatives: The sound might alert enemies to the use of magic.
Extra-Sensory Perceptions:
- Aura Perception:
- What is perceived: A pale blue aura of calming energy.
- Description: Peaceful and inviting.
- Positives: Can reveal the amulet’s magic to those who can perceive auras.
- Negatives: Might attract unwanted attention from beings sensitive to magical auras.
- Sixth Sense/Intuition:
- What is perceived: A feeling of interconnectedness with others while wearing the amulet.
- Description: A subtle sense of unity or empathy.
- Positives: May help in understanding others’ motives or feelings.
- Negatives: Could be overwhelming in emotionally charged situations.
Recipe:
- Ingredients:
- One Brujo eye, preserved in elemental water
- One silver chain, about 18 inches long
- A flask of Elemental Water
- A piece of parchment with the “Circle of Acceptance” spell inscribed on it
- Steps:
- Begin by cleansing the workspace with sage to purify the environment.
- Place the Brujo eye in a bowl and pour Elemental Water over it, allowing it to soak for an hour.
- While the eye is soaking, use the time to inscribe the “Circle of Acceptance” spell onto a piece of parchment.
- Take the silver chain and place it in a circle around the bowl containing the Brujo eye.
- Carefully take the Brujo eye out of the bowl and attach it to the silver chain, making sure it is secure.
- Hold the parchment over the amulet and chant the words of the “Circle of Acceptance” spell, imbuing the amulet with its magical properties.
- Once the parchment burns away naturally, the amulet is complete and ready for use.
Legend of Eye See, Eye Accept
Long past times, in days mist-filled, people roam. Many hearts, like leaves, scattered. Amongst tribes, one sage, old in wisdom but young in spirit, speak of acceptance. This sage, wise yet lonely, bear amulet: “Brujería 17 of Acceptance”. Amulet with eye, watchful and knowing, eyes can’t lie.
Villagers wonder. Why this object sage keep? Eye look not only out but inside, show sage the hearts. He sees loves, hates, fears. No secrets from eye. People uneasy. Think curse. Some avoid sage.
One moonlit night, village faces threat. Beasts from shadow, sharp fangs, come to claim. Sage stand, amulet glow. Words whispered, villagers and beasts halt. Eye glow more, calming sea in storm. Beasts retreat, villagers clap, but still uneasy. Magic strong but strange, like foreign tongue.
Moral: Eye of Acceptance teach, true sight not only of world but also of self and others. Understand leads to peace. But beware, understanding sometimes fear before acceptance.
Suggested conversion to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Amulet
- Uses: 5
- Effect: Gain insight into others’ motivations; +1 to Psychology rolls for 10 minutes
- Sanity Loss: 0
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Wondrous Item, common (requires attunement)
- Effect: Once per short rest, gain advantage on Insight checks for 10 minutes
- Charges: 5
Knave
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Object
- Uses: 5
- Effect: +1 to checks related to understanding or empathizing with others for 10 minutes
- Slots: 1
Numenera & Cypher System
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Cypher
- Level: 1
- Effect: Adds +1 to Intellect-based perception tasks for 10 minutes
- Usage: One-time
Pathfinder 2e
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Item 1
- Usage: held in 1 hand; Bulk L
- Effect: +1 circumstance bonus to Perception checks to sense motive for 10 minutes
- Activate: 1 action
Savage Worlds
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Magical Item
- Effect: +1 to Notice rolls involving intent for 10 minutes
- Charges: 5
Shadowrun
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Magical Item
- Effect: +1 to Assensing tests for 10 minutes
- Charges: 5
Starfinder
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Level: 1
- Type: Hybrid Item
- Effect: +1 insight bonus to Sense Motive checks for 10 minutes
- Capacity: 5
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Brujería 17 of Acceptance
- Type: Trinket
- Effect: +10% to any Fellowship-based skill tests for the purpose of understanding or perceiving others’ intentions for 10 minutes
- Uses: 5