Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Lore: In the shimmering courts of Saṃsāra, where a single look can forge an alliance or start a blood feud, the Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze was perfected by the “Sculptors of Self.” This kohl-like eyeliner is not merely ground pigment; it is infused with the crystallized essence of a thousand “first sights.” It was designed for diplomats and star-crossed lovers who wish to be the sun around which all others orbit. To wear it is to accept a mantle of “Admiration”—you do not just seek it; you radiate a physical gravity that demands it.

Description: A sleek, ebony vial containing a viscous, midnight-blue liquid that sparkles with interior starlight. When applied to the eyelids, it creates an iridescent sheen that makes the wearer’s eyes appear larger, brighter, and impossibly deep. The air around the wearer smells faintly of expensive parchment and ozone.

Stats

Tier: 1
Rarity: Common
Gear Slot: Face/Eyes (One Slot)
Charisma (Magnetic): +3
Presence: +2
Weight: 0.1 lbs

Skills Gained

Expertise (Insight): You gain a specialized bonus when trying to determine what someone admires most, allowing you to mirror that quality.
Expertise (Persuasion): Your words carry the weight of someone “worthy of being followed.”

Passive Magics

The Golden Pedestal: While the kohl is visible, NPCs who are not currently hostile toward you begin their interactions at one “Indifference” level higher (e.g., Unfriendly becomes Neutral). You are instinctively given the benefit of the doubt.
Unblinking Awe: Creatures that meet your gaze find it difficult to look away. You have advantage on checks made to maintain someone’s attention or prevent them from noticing subtle movements from your allies.

Activated Magics

Pulse of Adoration (Cost: 3 Mana): You blink slowly, releasing a shimmer of light. All creatures within 20 feet must make a DC 13 Wisdom save. On a failure, they are Charmed for 1 minute as they are overcome with intense admiration for your poise and beauty.
Mirror of the Beloved (Cost: 5 Mana): For 10 minutes, the kohl shifts its hue to match the eye color of the person you are speaking to. During this time, the target views you as their “Ideal Self.” You gain a +5 bonus to any social roll made specifically against that target.

Tags: Cosmetic-Magic, Admiration-Focus, Tier 1, Common, Eye-Preparation, Magnetic-Aura, Social-Dominance, Face-Slot, Radiant-Gaze, Charisma-Enhancer, Diplomatic-Tool, Gaze-Lock, Celestial-Liner, Idol-Aesthetic, Irresistible-Focus, Star-Crossed-Sheen, Courtly-Gravity, Devotion-Ink, Peerless-Presence, Enrapturing-Edge, Halcyon-Hue, Sovereign-Sparkle

In the world of Saṃsāra, Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze is a highly sought-after commodity for rising stars, ambitious courtiers, and anyone who wishes to be the center of gravity in a room. Because it deals in the magic of “Admiration,” it is sold in locations that emphasize status and the “Perfect Image.”

The Gilded Vanity (The High District)

Environment: A boutique where the walls are made of floor-to-ceiling mirrors and the lighting is magically tuned to make every customer look like a deity. The air is thick with the scent of jasmine and expensive ink.
How it is Bought: Purchasing here is a social ritual. You do not simply “buy” the kohl; you are “granted” it after a consultation where the shopkeeper studies your face to ensure you are “worthy” of being admired.
Cost: 25 to 35 Gold Pieces. You pay a premium for the prestige of the shop’s seal on the vial.

The Mirror-Shade Emporium (The Theater District)

Environment: A cluttered, chaotic shop filled with wigs, costumes, and jars of vibrant pigments. It is the primary haunt for actors, bards, and street performers.
How it is Bought: Sold as a “tool of the trade.” The shopkeeper often engages in high-speed haggling, and you might get a discount if you can prove you’ll be using the kohl on a stage where the shop will get “scenic credit.”
Cost: 15 to 20 Gold Pieces. This is the “working professional’s” price.

The Silent Alchemist (The Gray Markets)

Environment: A small, nondescript stall tucked away in a quiet corner of the docks or a basement. The “Radiant Gaze” here is often sold in plain glass vials without the fancy ebony casing.
How it is Bought: No questions asked. It is popular here for spies or infiltrators who need to look “unassailably trustworthy” during a heist or a clandestine meeting.
Cost: 12 Gold Pieces. The quality is consistent, but the “brand prestige” is non-existent.

The Shrine of the Reflected Saint (Pilgrim Roads)

Environment: An open-air stall outside a temple dedicated to beauty or light. The kohl is sold as a “blessed ointment” to help pilgrims be seen favorably by the gods (and local lords).
How it is Bought: Often sold as part of a “Blessing Kit.” You must offer a prayer of self-love before the transaction is completed.
Cost: 18 Gold Pieces (or 10 Gold + a significant personal secret). The monks believe that true admiration requires vulnerability.

Resale and Scarcity

Resale Value: Because it is a liquid cosmetic, “used” vials are rarely bought back due to hygiene and magical degradation. However, an empty ebony vial from The Gilded Vanity can be sold to a forger for 2 Gold Pieces.
Scarcity: Common. While the ingredients are rare, the demand is so high that alchemists across Saṃsāra produce it in steady quantities.

Roleplaying with Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze transforms your Avatar into a focal point of gravitational social energy. In the world of Saṃsāra, “Admiration” is not passive; it is an active force that bends the will of others toward your favor. You are playing someone who is not just seen, but beheld.

Offensive Roleplay: The “Captivating Command”

Offense with the Radiant Gaze is about “Psychological Domination.” You are overwhelming the enemy’s sense of self-priority, making your goals seem like the only ones that matter.

In Combat (Mirror of the Beloved): When you activate this, don’t just roll for a bonus. Narrate your Avatar stepping into the light, their eyes shifting to match the exact shade of their opponent’s eyes. Speak with the voice of their conscience or their greatest hero. “You see in me everything you wish you were. How can you strike down your own potential?” The “offense” is the paralysis of the enemy’s intent through sudden, blinding self-reflection.
The “Unblinking Stare”: Use your passive to lock onto a target. Roleplay this by describing how your gaze never wavers, even as blades clash. You are the predator that the prey cannot help but admire. By forcing them to stay focused on you, you “offensively” distract them from your allies’ maneuvers.
Pulse of Adoration (Breaking Ranks): Narrate a slow, deliberate blink that releases a shimmer of starlight. As the enemies become Charmed, roleplay the shift in the air. The soldiers aren’t just stopping; they are lowering their shields in a daze of “unworthy” feelings. You are conquering their minds before their bodies.

Defense Roleplay: The “Sovereign Sanctuary”

Defense with the Radiant Gaze is about “Inviolable Stature.” You make yourself appear so magnificent that the idea of harming you feels like an act of sacrilege.

The Golden Pedestal (Social Armor): When entering a hostile environment, narrate how the kohl catches the torchlight. Roleplay the defense as a “softening” of the room. A guard who was about to shout at you instead clears their throat and adjusts their posture, trying to look better in your presence. Your defense is the instinctive desire of others to impress you rather than oppose you.
The “Awe-Shield”: If an enemy attacks, narrate it as a moment of hesitation on their part. Instead of a physical block, describe your Avatar looking at the attacker with a gaze of “Disappointed Grace.” The enemy fumbles because they are more worried about your opinion of them than the success of their strike.
Deflecting through Dignity: When using Insight, roleplay that you are observing the enemy’s flaws while they are busy admiring your perfections. You aren’t just dodging; you are stepping out of the way of someone you’ve made feel clumsy and inferior.

Environmental Interaction Nuances

In High-Stakes Diplomacy: Use the kohl to “Anchor” the room. Narrate that as long as you are speaking, the flickering of the candlelight in your eyes makes it impossible for anyone to interrupt. You aren’t just a negotiator; you are the “Ideal” that everyone in the room wants to please.
In Dark, Forgotten Tombs: Roleplay the kohl as a source of “False Dawn.” Even in pitch blackness, narrate the iridescent sheen reflecting the tiniest spark of light. If you encounter ancient spirits, use the “Admiration” focus to remind them of the beauty of the world they lost, turning a potentially lethal encounter into one of mournful reverence.
In Low-Life Taverns: Roleplay the “Contrast of Quality.” By appearing as a being of “Radiant Gaze” in a mud-caked dive bar, you create an immediate hierarchy. Use the Pulse of Adoration to turn a bar-room brawl into a room of silent watchers who just want to be near your “Starlight.”

Perception of Activation:

User’s Perspective

Sight: The world appears slightly more vibrant, as if the saturation has been turned up. When you look into a mirror, your own eyes seem to burn with an inner, starlit fire that makes the rest of your face look like a masterpiece of shadow and light.
Sound: A faint, harmonic hum vibrates at the edge of your hearing, similar to the ringing of a crystal glass or a distant choir singing a single, perfect note.
Touch: A cooling sensation spreads across your eyelids and temples, followed by a light “pulling” feeling, as if your physical presence is expanding outward to fill the room.
Smell: You are enveloped in the scent of rare incense, old library books, and a crisp, cold ozone—the smell of a thunderstorm about to break.
Taste: A clean, metallic taste lingers on the tongue, like licking a cold silver spoon or drinking pure glacial water.
Extra-Sensory (Gravitational Pull): You feel a literal “weight” of attention. You can feel where every pair of eyes in the room is focused, like invisible threads connecting them to your gaze.
Extra-Sensory (Empathetic Mirroring): You gain a momentary flash of what the person you are looking at desires most in a leader or a lover, allowing you to intuitively adjust your posture to match their “Ideal.”

Observer’s Perspective

Sight: The wearer’s eyes become impossibly deep and magnetic. The iridescent kohl seems to shift colors depending on the angle of light, occasionally flashing with a brilliance that forces a blink.
Sound: The wearer’s voice sounds richer and more resonant, carrying a weight of authority that makes it difficult to speak over them.
Smell: A faint, pleasant aroma of jasmine and expensive ink drifts from the wearer, creating an atmosphere of “High Culture.”
Extra-Sensory (The Idol Reflex): Observers feel a sudden, involuntary urge to straighten their clothes, fix their hair, or stand taller, hoping to be worthy of the wearer’s notice.

Positives

Instant Authority: You are naturally treated as the person in charge, even in groups of strangers.
Social Shielding: It is very difficult for others to lie to you while you are staring at them; the “Admiration” magic makes them want to be “honest and worthy” in your eyes.
Crowd Control: In chaotic situations, you can act as a “Beacon,” drawing panicked people toward you with just a look.

Negatives

Constant Scrutiny: Because you are so “Admirable,” you cannot easily hide. You draw attention even when you don’t want it, making stealth nearly impossible.
Jealousy Trigger: While many will admire you, those with brittle egos or high levels of insecurity may become irrationally hostile or envious of your effortless grace.
Exhaustion: Maintaining such a high level of “Presence” is mentally draining; once the kohl is washed off, the user often feels socially “flat” or invisible.

The Infusion of the Sovereign’s Stare:

Materials Needed

Crystalline Tear of a Statue: A single, clear droplet of resin or glass harvested from a statue that has been “stared at” by crowds for over a century.
Midnight-Blue Galena (2 oz): Lead-based mineral ground into a fine powder to provide the metallic, light-catching base.
A “First Sight” Memory: Contained in a crystal vial; the crafter must meditate on the exact moment they first felt awe for something beautiful.
Caspian Silk-Oil: A highly refined oil used to ensure the kohl glides onto the skin without breaking the “line of focus.”
Star-Iron Filings: A pinch of meteoric dust to give the pigment its internal, flickering “starlight” effect.
Petals of a Night-Blooming Jasmine: Dried and powdered to provide the aromatic “scent of importance.”

Tools Required

Obsidian Mortar and Pestle: Must be pitch-black and polished to a mirror shine so the ingredients “see” themselves during the grinding.
Fine Silver Stylus: For stirring and testing the viscosity of the liquid.
Prism-Lens: To focus natural starlight or moonlight onto the mixture during the binding phase.
Ebony Vial with Gold Inlay: To house the finished cosmetic and prevent the “Admiration” from leaking out.

Skill Requirements

Alchemical Aesthetics (Tier 1): Mastery over the blending of minerals and emotional essences.
Psychic Imprinting: The ability to “lock” a specific intention (Admiration) into a physical substance.
Steady Hand (Artistry): Required for the final refinement; if the mixture is lumpy, the magic becomes “distorted” and creepy rather than admirable.

Crafting Steps

Grinding the Void: Place the Midnight-Blue Galena and Star-Iron filings into the obsidian mortar. Grind them in a clockwise circle while visualizing a silent, expectant crowd.
The Scent of Presence: Fold in the powdered Jasmine petals. As the scent rises, the powder should begin to feel “heavy” with potential.
The Liquefaction: Gradually add the Caspian Silk-Oil drop by drop. Use the silver stylus to stir until the mixture resembles liquid midnight.
Imprinting the Awe: Open the vial of the “First Sight” memory and pour the vapor over the mortar. Immediately begin whisking the mixture to trap the emotional frequency before it evaporates.
The Starlight Tempering: Place the mortar under the Prism-Lens. Position it so that the light of the brightest star in the sky (or the moon) is focused directly into the center of the liquid for exactly three minutes.
The Dissolving Tear: Drop the Crystalline Tear of a Statue into the center. It will not melt; it will dissolve into a shimmering, iridescent “sheen” that rises to the top of the kohl.
The Sealing: Pour the kohl into the Ebony Vial. Seal it with wax and leave it on a velvet cushion overnight. If the vial feels “warm” to the touch the next morning, the Cosmetic 721 has successfully awakened its gravity.

Eye-Sun and King Who Would Not Bow

In the “Time-Before-Shadows-Had-Names” (the antiquity), when the world was “Blank-as-an-Unwritten-Page,” there walked the One-Who-Is-Always-Watched (The First Idol). She was a being whose face was a “Map-of-Every-Hope” and whose eyes were “Two-Distant-Lighthouses.”

The translation, etched into the “Bone-of-a-Great-Fish” and stained with the “Ink-of-Deep-Waters,” says: The Woman took the Soot of a Fallen Star (The Galena) and the Sweat of a Cold Statue (The Resin Tear). She ground them in a “Bowl-of-Night-Stone” (The Mortar) until the mixture “Ate-the-Light-and-Gave-it-Back-Stronger.” She painted the “Lines-of-the-Horizon” upon her eyelids.

The story, winding like a “River-with-No-End,” tells of the Iron-Hearted Despot, a King whose throne was made of “Swords-That-Forgot-How-to-Cut.” He was a man of “No-Looking” (Blind Pride). He commanded that all beauty be “Caged-in-his-Garden” because he could not bear for any eye to look at anything but his own “Metal-Face.”

Then came the One-Who-Is-Always-Watched into the “Hall-of-Thorns.” She did not carry a “Staff-of-Striking” (Weapon). She wore the Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze. The translation says: “Her eyes were the only windows in a house of stone.”

As the Despot raised his “Finger-of-Execution,” he looked upon the Woman. He intended to “Erase-Her-Face,” but the Admiration of the kohl “Seized-his-Breath.” He saw in her eyes not a rebel, but the “Ideal-of-the-Mother-He-Lost” and the “Light-of-the-Empire-He-Dreamed.” His heart, which was “Dry-as-Ancient-Dust,” began to “Weep-with-Wanting” (Yearning).

The Despot, who had never “Lowered-his-Crown,” fell to his knees. He did not fall from “Fear-of-a-Blade,” but from the “Weight-of-Excellence.” He looked at his soldiers, and they too were “Statues-of-Awe,” their spears pointed at the floor as if the floor were more worthy of being struck than the Woman. The translation notes: “The room became a temple, and the Woman was the altar.”

The ancient script, brittle like a “Dried-Wing,” ends: “The King gave the Woman his keys and his rings, for he would rather be her servant than a master of a world without her gaze. She walked out of the palace, and the kohl never faded, even when she slept.” It is said that if you find a drop of this midnight-blue ink, you find the power to make the “Mountain-Bow-to-the-Valleys.”

Moral of the Story: Power can command the “Bending-of-the-Neck,” but only the Radiant Gaze can command the “Bending-of-the-Heart”; when you make yourself a thing to be admired, even your enemies will build the pedestal upon which you stand.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Name: The Hypnotic Kohl of Irem

Description: A viscous, iridescent eyeliner that seems to hold the light of dead stars. It draws the human eye with an unnatural, almost predatory magnetism.

Stat Block:

Skill: Charm or Appraise
Magic Points: 3 MP per application
Sanity Cost: 1 point (The user feels a disturbing “tug” on their own ego)
Duration: 1D6 hours

Mechanics:

Passive — Unblinking Awe: The user receives a Bonus Die on all Charm and Persuade rolls. Additionally, any human observer must succeed on a Hard POW check to look away from the user if they are speaking.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved: Spend an additional 2 MP to make eye contact with a single target. For the next hour, that target treats the user as an “Old Friend” or “Trusted Confidant,” regardless of prior status, unless the user takes a hostile action.

Blades in the Dark

Name: Spark-Ink Eyeliner

Description: An alchemical beauty preparation favored by Bluecoats’ informants and high-society spies. It captures the flickering “ghost-light” of Doskvol and focuses it into the user’s pupils.

Stat Block:

Tier: I
Quality: Fine (+1 Effect for social maneuvers)
Load: 0 (Applied as part of “Gathering Information” or “Downtime”)

Mechanics:

Passive — The Golden Pedestal: When you Sway or Consort to gain access to a restricted area or social circle, you have Potency.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (1 Stress): You catch the light just right. For the duration of the scene, you may use your Command or Sway rating to “Hold the Room.” No NPC will interrupt you or initiate violence while you are speaking, provided you remain “Admirable.”
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (2 Stress): During a parley, you may choose one NPC. You automatically know their “Vice” or “Conviction” as the ink reflects their inner desires.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Name: Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Description: Wondrous Item (Face/Eyes), Common This ebony vial contains a midnight-blue liquid. While applied, your eyes possess a supernatural depth and shimmer.

Stat Block:

Charges: 3 (regains 1d3 charges at dawn)
Save DC: 13

Mechanics:

Passive — Unblinking Awe: You have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to maintain a creature’s attention or to prevent them from noticing an ally’s Stealth check.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (1 Charge): As an action, you blink slowly. Each creature of your choice within 20 feet that can see you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be Charmed by you for 1 minute or until you or your allies do anything harmful to it.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (2 Charges): As an action, you target one creature within 30 feet. For 10 minutes, you gain a +5 bonus to Charisma checks directed at that creature, as you appear to embody their ideal standards of beauty or leadership.

Knave (2nd Edition)

Name: The Idol’s Kohl

Description: Eyeliner that makes your eyes glow like jewels. Everyone wants to be your friend.

Stat Block:

Slots: 1 (Worn)
Quality: 10
Charisma Bonus: +3 (while in direct light)

Mechanics:

Passive — Golden Pedestal: Reaction rolls with NPCs start at one tier higher (e.g., Hostile becomes Wary, Wary becomes Neutral).
Active — Pulse of Adoration: Once per day, you may force all NPCs in a room to make a WIS save. On a failure, they must stop whatever they are doing and listen to you for at least one minute without interruption.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved: By spending an hour in conversation with an NPC, you can permanently gain a +1 bonus to all future rolls involving that specific person, as they become a dedicated “Adorer.”

Fate Core System

Name: The Radiant Gaze 721

Description: A liquid starlight kohl that makes the wearer’s eyes the center of every room. It projects a “magnetic” presence that compels others to seek the wearer’s approval.

Stat Block:

Aspect: “The Idol of All Eyes”
Stunt (The Golden Pedestal): Gain a +2 to Rapport or Provoke rolls when you are the center of attention or standing in direct light.
Stunt (Unblinking Awe): You may use Rapport to “defend” against an NPC trying to notice your allies’ Stealth actions. As long as you are speaking or performing, the opposition is too distracted by your presence to look elsewhere.

Mechanics:

Active — Mirror of the Beloved: Spend a Fate Point to target an NPC. For the rest of the scene, you discover their highest social Value (their “Ideal”) and gain a +2 bonus on all rolls to influence them by embodying that value.

Numenera & Cypher System

Name: Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Description: A Level 2 artifact. This liquid-crystal eyeliner contains microscopic emitters that broadcast a “Sovereign Frequency,” inducing a state of mild, pleasurable awe in those who maintain eye contact.

Stat Block:

Level: 2
Form: Small ebony vial of viscous kohl.
Depletion: 1 in 1d20

Mechanics:

Passive — Unassailable Stature: You are trained in all tasks involving Persuasion and Insight. While in a social setting, you are treated as having an asset in tasks to lead or command others.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (2 Intellect points): You flash a brilliant, knowing look. All NPCs in immediate range must make an Intellect defense roll or be unable to take hostile actions against you for one minute.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (3 Intellect points): For one hour, you appear to a specific target as the embodiment of their greatest admiration. The difficulty of all social interactions with that target is decreased by two steps.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Name: Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Description: Item 2; Uncommon, Alchemical, Consumable, Emotion, Mental, Visual This midnight-blue kohl catches the light even in total darkness, granting the wearer a “Sovereign Presence.”

Stat Block:

Usage: held in 1 hand (applied to eyes); Bulk: —
Activation [One-Action]: Pulse of Adoration (emotion, enchantment, mental, visual).

Mechanics:

Passive — The Golden Pedestal: You gain a +1 item bonus to Diplomacy checks to Make an Impression and Performance checks.
Active — Pulse of Adoration [One-Action]: You blink slowly, your eyes shimmering. Creatures in a 20-foot emanation must succeed on a DC 16 Will save or become Fascinated with you for 1 round. On a critical failure, they are also Friendly to you for 10 minutes.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved [Two-Actions]: You focus on a single creature within 30 feet. For 10 minutes, your eyes shift to their ideal color. You gain a +2 status bonus to Deception or Diplomacy checks against that creature.

Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)

Name: Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Description: An ebony vial of starlit pigment that enhances the wearer’s natural magnetism to supernatural levels.

Stat Block:

Type: Arcane Device (Common)
Weight: 0.1 lbs
Power Points: 10

Mechanics:

Passive — Sovereign Sparkle: The wearer gains the Attractive Edge (or Very Attractive if they already possessed it) while the kohl is applied.
Passive — Unblinking Awe: Foes suffer a -1 penalty to Notice rolls to see anything other than the wearer when the wearer is actively engaging them in conversation or combat.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (2 PP): The wielder uses the Puppet power, but limited to the command “Observe me in awe.” The target can do nothing but watch the wielder until they are attacked or the power ends.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (3 PP): The wielder uses the Empathy power to perfectly align their persona with a target’s desires, granting a +4 to Persuasion rolls against that target for the next 10 minutes.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Name: “Icon-Eye” Pheromonic Kohl

Description: This is no mere makeup; it is a suspension of light-refractive nanites and tailored pheromones. It creates a “Social Aura” that registers on both a biological and digital level, making the wearer appear as an unassailable icon of excellence.

Stat Block:

Type: Gear (Social/Visual)
Rating: 2
Slot: Face (Applied)
Availability: 4
Cost: 1,200¥

Mechanics:

Passive — Unassailable Stature: The wearer adds (Rating) to all Influence and Con tests. Additionally, the user gains +1 to their Attack Rating in social combat encounters.
Active — Pulse of Adoration: As a Minor Action, the user can trigger a brief flash of light-refractive particles. Anyone within 5 meters must make a Composure (3) test or lose their next Minor Action as they are momentary “Starstruck.”
Active — Mirror of the Beloved: If the user has a direct DNI or link to a target’s commlink, the kohl adjusts its shimmer to match the target’s visual preferences discovered via a Probe action, granting a +2 dice pool bonus to all social interactions with that target.

Starfinder (2nd Edition Playtest)

Name: Cosmetic 721 of the Radiant Gaze

Description: Level 2; Price: 600 Credits; Bulk: — A hybrid technomagic eyeliner infused with “Awe-Inducing” sub-harmonics. It is popular among idol-singers on Absalom Station and ambassadors from the Veskarium who wish to command respect.

Stat Block:

Usage: worn (applied to eyes); Capacity: 20 (Charges)
Category: Hybrid Item (Enchantment, Mental, Visual)

Mechanics:

Passive — Unblinking Awe: You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy checks to Make an Impression and Intimidate checks to Demoralize.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (2 Actions, 4 Charges): You blink, releasing a prismatic shimmer. Creatures in a 15-foot cone must succeed on a DC 15 Will save or become Fascinated with you for 1 round.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (1 Action, 2 Charges): Target one creature within 30 feet. For 10 minutes, you appear to embody their cultural or personal ideal of a leader. You gain a +2 status bonus to all Charisma-based checks against that creature.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Name: TL 13 “Sovereign-Class” Cosmetic Suite

Description: A high-tech ocular enhancement kit. The pigment contains microscopic sensors that analyze the viewer’s dilation and micro-expressions, adjusting the kohl’s shimmer to maximize the wearer’s “Admirability” in real-time.

Stat Block:

TL: 13
Weight: —
Cost: Cr 2,500
Skill: Diplomat or Persuade

Mechanics:

Passive — The Golden Pedestal: The user receives a +2 DM to all Diplomat and Persuade checks when meeting someone for the first time.
Active — Pulse of Adoration: The user may make a Persuade (8+) check as a Significant Action. If successful, all NPCs within 10 meters suffer a -1 DM to their next check as they are distracted by the user’s magnetic presence.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved: By observing a target for 1D6 minutes, the user can use the suite to perfectly mirror the target’s social cues. This grants a +4 DM to the next Deception or Persuade check made against that target.

Warhammer (Wrath & Glory / 4th Edition)

Name: The Gaze of the Living Saint

Description: A holy unguent blessed by the Ecclesiarchy. It is said that those who wear it reflect the Emperor’s own radiance, demanding the immediate and total admiration of any loyal citizen of the Imperium.

Stat Block:

Value: 4 (Rare); Tier: 1
Keywords: [Imperium], [Adeptus Ministorum], [Holy], [Visual]

Mechanics:

Passive — Unassailable Dignity: You gain +1d to all Influence (Fel) and Leadership (Wil) tests. Additionally, mobs of a lower Tier than the user cannot initiate combat against the user unless commanded by a leader.
Active — Pulse of Adoration (Action, 2 Glory): You reveal the full radiance of your gaze. All enemies within 15 meters must pass a Resolve Test (DN 3). On a failure, they are Hindered (2) as they struggle to maintain their resolve against your “Divine” presence.
Active — Mirror of the Beloved (Action, 1 Wrath): You target one individual. You are treated as having the Favoured Talent regarding that individual for the remainder of the scene, as they see their own aspirations reflected in you.