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Minion 347 of the Orb of Lustrous Whispers

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Item Appearance: The Orb of Lustrous Whispers is a palm-sized sphere made of iridescent crystal that appears to contain swirling shadows. The orb seems to pulsate with a soft, rhythmic glow, as if it were alive.

Minion Appearance: Summoned from the Orb of Lustrous Whispers, Minion #347 manifests as a large spectral wolf with fur that shimmers in hues of silver and blue. Its eyes emanate a calm, knowing intelligence.

Stat Modifiers:

  • Strength: +4
  • Agility: +3
  • Intelligence: +2
  • Wisdom: +5

Skills:

  • Perception: High
  • Stealth: Moderate
  • Tracking: High
  • Animal Empathy: Exceptional

Size: Large

Speed: 40 ft.

Armor: Ethereal Armor equivalent to Tier 3, offering moderate protection from both physical and magical attacks.

Gear: None (it is a spectral entity).

Weapons: Ethereal Claws capable of tearing through both material and magical defenses.

Tools: Ethereal fangs that can lock onto ethereal or magical substances, like capturing an enemy spell and dissipating it.

Tags: Ethereal, Spectral, Animal, Minion

Behavior: Minion #347 exudes an air of sagely wisdom and acts in a highly strategic manner during combat. It takes the initiative to flank enemies and prefers to go for critical disabling attacks rather than brute force. It acts in perfect unison with its summoner, showcasing an advanced level of Animal Empathy that allows it to instantly understand and calm natural and magical beasts encountered, often making hostile animals non-aggressive or even cooperative.

Magics They Can Use:

  • Ethereal Howl: A magical howl that can disorient enemies and give allies a temporary boost in morale.
  • Moonlit Cloak: Creates a protective barrier around an ally or itself for a short duration.
  • Spectral Leap: Can instantaneously move to a location within a 30-foot radius once per round.
  • Animal Empathy Enchantment: Can channel its deep emotional resonance to pacify or communicate with animals. Particularly effective on magical beasts.

Roleplay Emphasis on Animal Empathy: In roleplay scenarios, Minion #347’s unique prowess in Animal Empathy often becomes a focal point. It has the ability to defuse tense situations involving wild or magical beasts, making it an invaluable asset during quests or missions in animal-infested terrains. Its empathic abilities can unveil new pathways in the story, such as revealing secret animal trails, deciphering messages from animal scouts, or even acquiring animal allies. Summoners often feel this connection deeply, and may become more introspective about their own relationship with the natural world and its sentient beings. Ethical implications, such as the moral appropriateness of using such a sentient being for combat, are commonly explored. Minion #347, in its spectral wisdom, sometimes even communicates its own feelings or perspectives, adding another layer of ethical and emotional depth to its summoning.

Perception of Activation:

  • Sight:
    • When the Orb of Lustrous Whispers is activated, the swirling shadows within it coalesce into a form resembling a wolf’s head before bursting into a myriad of shimmering light particles. These particles swirl around, converging to materialize Minion #347 in its spectral wolf form.
    • Description: A mesmerizing light show that evolves into the solid form of the minion.
    • Positives: The visual cues provide clear confirmation of successful activation.
    • Negatives: The striking visual effect may draw unwanted attention in situations requiring stealth.
  • Sound:
    • A haunting melody of whispers gradually crescendoes into a howl as the orb is activated.
    • Description: The ambient whispers evolving into a howl.
    • Positives: Adds an auditory layer to the ritualistic aspect of summoning, reinforcing the bond between summoner and minion.
    • Negatives: Much like the visual effects, the howl could alert nearby enemies.
  • Touch:
    • The orb grows cold and then warm again in the summoner’s palm, mimicking the ebb and flow of life energy as the minion is conjured.
    • Description: A temperature fluctuation in the orb.
    • Positives: Provides a tactile confirmation of the summoning process.
    • Negatives: Sudden temperature changes might be uncomfortable for some summoners.
  • Smell:
    • A faint aroma of fresh earth and rain permeates the air around the orb, filling the summoner’s nostrils.
    • Description: Earthy and refreshing scent.
    • Positives: Serves to center and calm the summoner, enhancing focus.
    • Negatives: Might trigger allergies or sensitivities in some individuals.
  • Taste:
    • While not directly affecting taste, the air seems to thicken slightly, leaving a mineral-like aftertaste.
    • Description: A subtle, earthy aftertaste in the mouth.
    • Positives: Adds a layer of sensory immersion to the summoning ritual.
    • Negatives: The taste might be unpleasant or distracting for some.
  • Extra-Sensory Perceptions:
    • Aura Sensing: The summoner may feel a rush of ethereal energies mingling with their own aura.
      • Description: A tingling sensation around the summoner.
      • Positives: Signifies the successful blending of energies required for summoning.
      • Negatives: Overly sensitive individuals might find the sensation overwhelming.
    • Empathic Link: A brief yet deep emotional connection forms between the summoner and Minion #347.
      • Description: An emotional surge resembling the depths of camaraderie.
      • Positives: Strengthens the bond and understanding between the summoner and minion.
      • Negatives: Emotional feedback might be intense, risking temporary emotional imbalance for the summoner.

Through these perceptions, the summoner can garner a more layered understanding of the complexities involved in summoning Minion #347 via the Orb of Lustrous Whispers.

Crafting Recipe for the Orb of Lustrous Whispers

  • Materials Needed:
    • 1x Obsidian Sphere (6-inch diameter)
    • 1x Shadow Essence Vial
    • 1x Luminous Gemstone (moonstone or opal)
    • 5x Silver Ingot
    • 3x Mystic Feathers (from a magical bird)
    • 1x Blessed Water (1 liter)
    • 1x Essence of Whispering Willow
  • Tools Required:
    • Alchemist’s Crucible
    • Runecrafting Kit
    • Smith’s Hammer and Anvil
    • Enchanting Quill
    • Gem-setting Tweezers
    • Ritual Circle
    • Arcane Lens
  • Skill Requirements:
    • Alchemy Level 4
    • Runecrafting Level 5
    • Blacksmithing Level 3
    • Enchanting Level 6
    • Elemental Manipulation Level 2
  • Crafting Steps:
    • Preparation of Materials:
      • Cleanse the obsidian sphere with blessed water, ensuring it’s free of residual energies.
      • Melt the silver ingots into a liquid state using the alchemist’s crucible.
    • Runecrafting:
      • Use the runecrafting kit to inscribe the sphere with glyphs of summoning and containment. The inscription should be precise; any error could result in malfunction.
    • Alchemy and Essence Blending:
      • Carefully blend the Shadow Essence, Essence of Whispering Willow, and Mystic Feathers in the alchemist’s crucible. This forms the activation elixir.
      • Apply the elixir gently onto the inscribed runes using the enchanting quill, causing them to absorb the liquid and glow faintly.
    • Gem-setting:
      • Use gem-setting tweezers to carefully embed the luminous gemstone into the top of the obsidian sphere.
      • Seal the gemstone’s setting with a few drops of blessed water, solidifying its link with the orb.
    • Metalwork:
      • Fashion a silver casing for the sphere using the smith’s hammer and anvil, making sure to leave space for the gemstone at the top.
      • Attach the casing to the sphere, reinforcing its structural integrity.
    • Elemental Infusion:
      • Employ elemental manipulation to combine elemental fire and water, producing steam. Channel this steam through the arcane lens, focusing it onto the sphere to activate the magical components within.
    • Final Enchantments:
      • Cast a sealing enchantment using the enchanting quill to finalize the orb’s functions and ensure its durability.
      • Complete the crafting process within a ritual circle to imbue the orb with a final layer of protective magics.
    • Quality Check:
      • Examine the Orb of Lustrous Whispers through the arcane lens to ensure all magical properties are correctly aligned and functional.

After following these crafting steps with the required skills and materials, one should have successfully recreated the Orb of Lustrous Whispers. It’s crucial to ensure each step is performed with the utmost precision to guarantee the orb’s efficacy in summoning Minion #347.

Tale of the Whispering Globe that Calls Shadows

Long ago, beyond memory’s edge, dwelt great magus by name of Elandrial. Mighty his powers, endless his lore. Had he the Whispering Globe, ancient, dark, splendid. In deepest cave he hid, studying sphere’s secret words.

Sphere dark as night but shine like star. Whisper it did, soft voices in wind. Words from elsewhere, places of shadow and gleam. Many an adventurer sought, into cave they enter, but no return. Elandrial stood unchallenged, orb’s power fearsome, all feared.

But small child appear, Olinara her name, pure of heart, vision clear. To Elandrial she said, “Sphere you must release, enchain souls no more.” Magus laughed, waves of shadow loosed. Child stood fast, not retreat, not afraid. She whispered, words soft but mighty, language of heart, language of light.

Sphere quiver, shake, tremble in magus hand. Voices inside freed, ascended to luminance. Elandrial weakened, power broken. Olinara took sphere, imbue it with light. Whispering Globe change, not only shadow, but light also. Balance it found, rest it did in young hand.

Moral of Story: Light and shadow, in balance they must be. Power unearned corrupts, but innocent heart redeems.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Magical Artefact
  • Skill Requirement: Power roll 60%
  • Effects: Once per day, summons a Minion with abilities similar to the summoner. The Minion lasts for a number of rounds equal to 1/10 of the summoner’s POW.

Blades in the Dark

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Arcane Implement
  • Quality: Tier-based
  • Effect: During a downtime, summon a Minion of equal Tier to assist in a single Score. The Minion acts independently and has stats mirroring the summoner.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Wondrous Item, legendary
  • Requirements: Attunement
  • Effects: Once per long rest, use an action to summon a Minion with stats equivalent to the summoner. The Minion lasts for a number of rounds equal to the summoner’s proficiency bonus.

Knave

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Artifact
  • Requirements: Magic-User Level 3
  • Effects: Summon a Minion for a number of turns equal to your level. The Minion has equivalent stats to the summoner.

Fate

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Mystical Object
  • Aspect: “Channeler of Hidden Realms”
  • Stunt: Once per session, summon a Minion with skills and stunts that mirror your own.

Numenera & Cypher System

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Cypher/Artifact
  • Level: Tier-based
  • Effect: Activate to summon a Minion with stats equivalent to the summoner. The Minion persists for a number of rounds equal to the artifact’s level.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Wondrous Item (Magical)
  • Rarity: Legendary
  • Activation: One Action (Interact)
  • Effects: Once per day, summon a Minion with abilities mirroring the summoner’s. The Minion lasts for a number of rounds equal to the summoner’s level.

Savage Worlds

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Arcane Relic
  • Rank: Seasoned
  • Power Points: 3
  • Range: Smarts x2
  • Duration: 3 (1/round)
  • Effect: Summons a Minion with attributes and skills equal to the summoner.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Magical Focus
  • Force: Level-based
  • Activation: Simple Action
  • Effects: Summon a Minion with attributes equal to the summoner’s for a number of Combat Rounds equivalent to the Force of the focus.

Starfinder

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Mystic Relic
  • Level: Item Level-based
  • Usage: 1/day
  • Effect: Summon a Minion with stats mirroring the summoner’s. The Minion lasts for a number of rounds equal to the item level.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Psionic Artifact
  • Tech Level: N/A (Magical)
  • Effects: Activate to summon a Minion with characteristics and skills equal to the summoner for a duration based on the summoner’s PSI score.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (4th Edition)

Minion Caller of Samsara

  • Type: Arcane Object
  • Rarity: Unique
  • Requirements: Channeling Test
  • Effects: Summon a Minion with attributes and skills equal to the summoner. The Minion exists for a number of rounds equal to the Degrees of Success on the Channeling Test.