Lore: The Ofuda of Appallment is an enigmatic creation with a mysterious origin. Legends speak of a reclusive scribe who, appalled by the cruelty of the world, crafted this Ofuda to manifest the emotions of shock and dismay. It is said to hold the power to temporarily stun and confound those who bear witness to its magic.
Stats:
- Rarity: Common
- Level Requirement: 1
- Cost: 15 gold pieces
Magics: Appallment Burst: When this Ofuda is activated, it releases a burst of ethereal energy that momentarily appalls and shocks enemies in a 10-foot radius, rendering them stunned for one round. This effect can be used once per day.
Tags:
- Consumable: No (The Ofuda can be used repeatedly as long as it is not destroyed)
- Activation Time: 1 action
- Duration: 1 round
- Additional: Stunning, Crowd Control, Fear-Inducing, Tactical Advantage, Shock Effect, Non-Lethal, Escape Aid
How the item is used: To utilize the Ofuda of Appallment, a character must hold it in their hand and utter the incantation inscribed on the Ofuda. When activated, the Ofuda emits a brief, blinding burst of energy that spreads in a 10-foot radius. All enemies within this area of effect must roll a d20 against a DC of 12. On a failed save, they are stunned for one round, standing shocked and appalled by the magical burst.
The Ofuda retains its magical properties as long as it remains intact. However, it can be destroyed if subjected to significant physical damage or magical attacks.
This Ofuda is suitable for characters who wish to explore the concept of appallment in their roleplay. It can be a valuable tool for gaining the upper hand in combat by incapacitating foes temporarily, allowing for strategic maneuvering or escapes. Its common rarity makes it accessible to level 1 characters, and its unique magical effect can add an interesting twist to your tabletop roleplaying adventures.
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Perception of the Ofuda of Appallment
- Visual Perception: When seen, the Ofuda of Appallment appears as an intricately designed parchment or wooden tablet, covered in chaotic and unsettling characters that seem to writhe and shift. The moment it is activated, a blinding flash of light emanates from the Ofuda, temporarily blinding those who witness it.
- Tactile Perception: Upon touch, the Ofuda feels surprisingly cold and smooth. However, when activated, it emits a slight, eerie vibration, sending shivers down the spine of anyone holding it.
- Auditory Perception: When the Ofuda is activated, it emits an unsettling, high-pitched, discordant tone that resonates through the air, sending chills down the spine of those who hear it.
- Sensory Perception: Some individuals with heightened magical sensitivities claim they can perceive an aura of appallment radiating from the Ofuda when it’s activated. This aura is described as a palpable sense of shock and dismay that can be unsettling to sensitive souls.
Ingredients and Crafting Steps: Creating an Ofuda of Appallment is a delicate and challenging process that requires a skilled scribe with knowledge of both calligraphy and enchantment techniques. The steps involved are as follows:
- Ingredients:
- Parchment or Wooden Tablet: The base material can be either parchment paper or a small wooden tablet, both suitable for crafting Ofuda.
- Special Inks and Pigments: Enchanted inks and pigments that possess the ability to capture and amplify emotions, in this case, the feeling of appallment.
- Rare Crystals: Small, rare crystals imbued with shock and dismay magic are needed to power the burst effect.
- Crafting Steps:
- Prepare the Material: The parchment or wooden tablet is carefully cut into the desired size and shape.
- Inscribe Chaotic Characters: Using the magical inks, the artisan inscribes a chaotic pattern of characters on the surface of the material. These characters are designed to evoke a sense of confusion and dismay.
- Embed Crystals: The rare crystals are carefully embedded into the Ofuda, aligning them with the chaotic characters.
- Enchantment Ritual: The scribe performs an elaborate enchantment ritual, channeling emotions of appallment into the Ofuda. This ritual is essential for infusing the Ofuda with its unique power.
- Activation Seal: The Ofuda is sealed with a protective coating that prevents the magic from leaking out prematurely.
Shops for Buying and Selling:
- The Ofuda of Appallment can be found in specialized magic shops, often hidden away in the darker corners of a city’s marketplace. These shops cater to a unique clientele, including rogues, illusionists, and adventurers who appreciate the unsettling nature of the item.
- Occult and curiosity shops may also carry the Ofuda of Appallment, attracting those with a fascination for the macabre and bizarre. However, shopkeepers in such establishments often take extra precautions when handling the item due to its disconcerting effects.
- The Ofuda of Appallment remains a relatively rare and niche item, even in magical markets. As such, it might also appear in clandestine black markets, where shady individuals seek to acquire it for purposes less savory than those intended by its creator.
Chronicle of the Ofuda of Appallment
In epochs forgotten by the march of time, when the world was yet untamed and the shadows of the cosmos held sway, there emerged an artifact of peculiar dread, known as the Ofuda of Appallment. This tale, passed down through the whispers of sages and the scribblings of the most clandestine scribes, speaks of a solitary figure, a scribe whose heart was laden with the weight of the world’s iniquities.
This scribe, whose name has been lost to the winds of history, sought to encapsulate the very essence of shock and dismay into a vessel of parchment or wood. In his secluded sanctuary, surrounded by the artifacts of a hundred civilizations, he poured his soul into the creation of this Ofuda, hoping to impart upon it the power to momentarily still the hearts of those who witnessed its might.
The Ofuda, once activated, would unleash a burst of ethereal energy, a confluence of light and sound so intense that it would render even the bravest of warriors momentarily stunned, their minds overwhelmed by the sudden surge of appallment. It was said that this scribe, in his final days, used this very Ofuda to quell a battle that threatened to engulf his homeland in eternal strife.
Legends tell of how, in the heat of conflict, the scribe stood upon a hill, the Ofuda raised high. With a voice that carried the weight of his despair, he spoke the incantation, and from the Ofuda burst forth a light as bright as the sun at its zenith, followed by a sound that seemed to pierce the very fabric of reality. The combatants, shocked and disoriented, ceased their clash, their weapons falling from their hands in the face of such overwhelming dismay.
Thus, the Ofuda of Appallment became not just an instrument of shock but a beacon of peace, a reminder of the power of awe and the fleeting nature of conflict when confronted with the profound.
Moral of the Story: In the heart of darkness and strife, even the most unsettling of forces can serve to bring about moments of peace, teaching us that sometimes, to end violence, one must invoke awe, not wrath.
Suggested conversions to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Type: Magical ArtifactRarity: CommonSanity Cost: 1 point per useActivation: Requires 1 action to activate by speaking the incantation.
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst: Once per day, when activated, this Ofuda emits a burst of energy affecting all within a 10-foot radius. Those within must succeed at a POW check (difficulty set by the Keeper) or be stunned for 1 round, unable to act due to shock.
- Usage: Can be used repeatedly once per day. If subjected to significant damage, it might be destroyed, losing its magical properties.
Blades in the Dark (Latest Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Item Tier: 1Type: Fine, Magical
- Effect:
- Appallment Burst: As an action, when activated, the user can cause all enemies within close range to make a Resistance roll against Stress. Those who fail are considered panicked (stunned) for one action, giving the user a tactical advantage.
- Activation: Requires a standard action to activate, speaking the incantation.
- Drawback: After use, the user gains 1 Stress due to the emotional toll of using such dark magic.
- Notes: Can be used once per score. Must be rested (or not used) for one downtime phase to recharge.
Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Wondrous Item, common
- Description: An intricately designed piece of parchment or wood inscribed with chaotic symbols.
- Properties:
- Appallment Burst. Once per day, as an action, the user can activate the Ofuda by reciting the incantation. All creatures within a 10-foot radius must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn due to overwhelming shock.
- Usage:
- Can be used repeatedly, needing 24 hours to recharge after each use.
- Physical destruction can occur with an attack dealing at least 10 points of damage in one hit.
Knave (Latest Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Item Slot: 1Rarity: Common
- Effect:
- Appallment Burst: By spending an action to activate, the bearer causes all enemies within a 10-foot radius to make a saving throw against shock (use the highest of WIS or CHA). Those who fail are stunned for 1 round, unable to act due to dismay.
- Limitations:
- Can only be activated once per day. After use, it must rest for 24 hours before it can be used again.
- Physical destruction is possible if subjected to significant attack, determined by the referee.
- Additional Notes: If the Ofuda is destroyed, all effects cease, and the item must be crafted anew to regain its magical properties.
Fate (Core)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Aspect: “Burst of Dread”Type: Magical Artifact
- Stunts:
- Appallment Burst: Once per session, when you activate the Ofuda, you can force all enemies within close range to make an Overcome action against an opposition set by your Will. Those who fail are stunned for one exchange, unable to act due to shock.
- Activation: Requires a free action to activate by speaking the incantation.
- Notes: Can be used once per session. Must be recharged or not used for a session to reactivate.
Numenera & Cypher System
Ofuda of Appallment
- Level: 1Type: ArtifactForm: A small, inscribed piece of material.
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst (Depletion: 1 in 1d6): As an action, the user can activate this artifact to cause all creatures within immediate range to make a difficulty 1 Intellect Defense roll. Those who fail are stunned for one round, unable to take actions due to the shock.
- Usage: Can be used once per day. Roll for depletion after each use; if it depletes, it needs to be recharged or replaced.
Pathfinder (2nd Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Item Level: 1
- Price: 15 gp
- Type: Magical, Consumable (reusable)
- Activate [one-action] (Command); Frequency once per day; Effect You trigger an Appallment Burst, causing all enemies within a 10-foot burst to attempt a Will save (DC 12). On a failure, they are stunned 1 for 1 round, overwhelmed by shock.
- Notes: The Ofuda can be reused after a daily rest. Physical destruction can occur if the item takes 10 or more points of damage in a single hit.
Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Item Type: Magical ArtifactRarity: Common
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst: Once per session, the bearer can activate this item with an action, speaking the incantation. All enemies within a Small Blast Template must make a Spirit roll or be Shaken due to the overwhelming shock. If Shaken, they lose their next action.
- Activation: Requires one action.
- Notes: The Ofuda needs to rest for a session before it can be reactivated. If destroyed (at the GM’s discretion, typically requiring a significant damaging event), its effects are lost, and it must be recreated.
Shadowrun (6th Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Type: Magical FocusForce: 1Availability: 4Cost: 15 nuyen
- Attributes:
- Device Rating: 1
- Essence Cost: 0
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst: When activated (requires an action and a Magic + Willpower [3] Test), this Ofuda emits a shockwave of dismay within 10 meters. All targets in the area must make a Willpower + Intuition (3) Test or be stunned for one Combat Turn, unable to act due to the shock.
- Usage: Can be used once per day. If destroyed (Armor 0, Structure 1), it loses its magical properties.
Starfinder (2nd Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Level: 1Price: 15 creditsType: Magic Item
- Activation: As a standard action, speak the incantation to activate.
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst: Creates a burst in a 10-foot radius where all enemies must succeed at a Will saving throw (DC = 12 + the user’s key ability modifier) or be stunned for 1 round, overwhelmed by shock and dismay.
- Usage: Can be used once per day. The item needs 24 hours to recharge after use. Physical destruction requires an attack dealing at least 10 damage to the object.
Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Tech Level: TL1 (Magic)Cost: Cr15
- Effect:
- Appallment Burst: Once per day, activating this item as a Minor Action causes all within 3 meters to make an End (Endurance) check (DM -2); those who fail are stunned for one round, unable to act due to the shock.
- Usage: Must be recharged (or not used) for 24 hours after each use. Destroying the Ofuda could potentially be done by any attack that exceeds its Armor 0.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (4th Edition)
Ofuda of Appallment
- Rarity: CommonCost: 15 Silver Shillings
- Type: Magical Item
- Effects:
- Appallment Burst: As an Action, the bearer can activate the Ofuda by reciting the incantation, causing all within 2 yards to attempt a Willpower Test (Difficulty: Challenging +10). On failure, they are stunned for one round, unable to act due to appallment.
- Usage: Can be activated once per day. Needs 24 hours to regain its magical charge. If subjected to significant damage or specific anti-magic spells, the Ofuda can be destroyed, losing its effects.