Xyronium Cosmic Censer

From: Xyronium

Lore: The Cosmic Censer is a revered artifact crafted from the rare and mystical Xyronium metal. It is believed to have been forged during an era of cosmic alignment when the boundaries between the mortal realm and celestial planes were thin. The censer’s creation involved a fusion of ancient smithing techniques and sacred rituals performed by skilled artisans and divine practitioners.

According to ancient texts and religious scriptures, the Cosmic Censer was bestowed upon chosen priests and mages as a tool to facilitate their connection to the divine. The incense burned within the censer is said to release ethereal energies that resonate with the celestial realms, allowing those who partake in sacred rituals to commune more closely with their deities and channel divine power.

Use: The primary purpose of the Cosmic Censer is to enhance the effects of blessings, prayers, and sacred rituals. By burning special incense within the censer, it creates an atmosphere charged with divine energies, facilitating clearer connections to the celestial forces and amplifying the effects of spiritual practices. It is commonly utilized in religious ceremonies, rituals, and important occasions where the intervention of higher powers is sought.

Tier One Stats:

• Divine Amplification: When the Cosmic Censer is used in conjunction with blessings, prayers, or sacred rituals, the effects are amplified, providing a +2 bonus to the effectiveness of these actions. This can manifest as increased healing, stronger divine protection, or heightened communication with deities.
• Spiritual Attunement: The censer enhances the user’s ability to attune themselves to the divine and perceive subtle celestial influences. It grants advantage on Religion and Insight checks related to divine or celestial matters.
• Cleansing Aura: When the incense is burned within the censer, it emits a purifying aura that can dispel minor curses, banish weak undead, or ward off malevolent spirits within a small radius.

Skills gained: The proper utilization of the Cosmic Censer requires knowledge and proficiency in religious practices, divine rituals, and the specific traditions of the associated faith. Skills such as Religion, Arcana, or Divine Magic would be beneficial for understanding the rituals, selecting appropriate incense, and performing the ceremonies with precision.

Preparation: The preparation of the Cosmic Censer involves several steps to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with divine energies:

• Xyronium Crafting: Skilled artisans, often working closely with religious orders, forge the censer using Xyronium metal. They meticulously shape and engrave the metal to create a sacred and aesthetically pleasing vessel capable of containing the burning incense.
• Sacred Incense: Special incense is created using rare herbs, resins, and aromatic ingredients known for their connection to celestial realms and divine powers. The mixture is carefully crafted and blessed by priests or mages of the associated faith.
• Blessing and Consecration: Once the Cosmic Censer and the sacred incense are prepared, they are subjected to rituals of consecration and blessings performed by high-ranking clergy or individuals with deep spiritual authority. These rituals imbue the censer with the ability to resonate with divine energies and amplify the effects of prayers and rituals.
• Maintenance and Cleansing: To maintain the potency of the Cosmic Censer, periodic cleansing rituals may be required. This involves purging any negative or residual energies that may have accumulated within the censer, ensuring its continued effectiveness in facilitating divine connections.

Cost: Due to the rarity of Xyronium and the intricate craftsmanship involved in its creation, the Cosmic Censer is considered a valuable and coveted artifact. The cost of obtaining a Cosmic Censer can vary depending on the availability of Xyronium, the reputation of the craftsmen, and the significance of the associated faith. A standard Cosmic Censer could be priced at around 500 to 1000 gold pieces, although rare or intricately designed versions may fetch much higher prices.

Process: To acquire a Cosmic Censer, characters would need to seek out skilled artisans known for their mastery of Xyronium crafting. This might involve visiting renowned temples, sacred workshops, or mystical enclaves where the secrets of creating the censer are guarded. The character may be required to demonstrate their devotion, undergo tests, or fulfill quests to gain the trust and permission necessary to obtain or commission a Cosmic Censer.

Tags:

• Sacred Artifact: The Cosmic Censer is considered a sacred artifact within the associated faith or religious order, and its misuse or desecration may have severe consequences.
• Divine Connection: The censer strengthens the connection between mortal beings and the divine, allowing for more potent prayers, blessings, and spiritual experiences.
• Ritual Focus: The Cosmic Censer serves as a focal point in religious ceremonies, guiding and amplifying the channeling of divine energies.
• Celestial Resonance: The censer is attuned to the celestial planes, capable of resonating with celestial beings or attracting their attention in specific circumstances.
• Additional: Divine Conduit, Purifying Aura, Ethereal Incense, Sacred Focus, Mystic Artifact, Celestial Harmony, Spiritual Catalyst, Blessed Resonance, Ritual Empowerment, Cosmic Attunement

The Cosmic Censer’s significance extends beyond its material properties, carrying a sense of spiritual awe and reverence. Its use can profoundly impact the faith and beliefs of those who wield it, fostering a deeper connection to the divine and serving as a symbol of the faithful’s devotion.

The sale of the Cosmic Censer recipe and its components is usually limited to specific locations and individuals with a strong affiliation with the associated faith or religious order. These locations could include sacred temples, monastic libraries, or mystical enclaves where the secrets of divine craftsmanship and rituals are preserved. The recipe might be passed down through generations within religious families or closely guarded by high-ranking clergy and sages.

Selling the recipe may require proving one’s devotion, loyalty, or worthiness to the religious order. Characters seeking to acquire the recipe would need to engage in quests, perform acts of service, or demonstrate profound knowledge and understanding of the associated faith. This ensures that the recipe remains in the hands of those who will use it responsibly and uphold the sanctity of the Cosmic Censer.

As for the components of the recipe, Xyronium is a rare and precious metal, typically found in sacred or mystical locations tied to celestial energies. Characters may need to embark on quests or explore ancient ruins to acquire Xyronium in its raw form. The lunar herbs used in the creation of the incense may be found in secluded moonlit groves, high-altitude regions near celestial observatories, or through trade with alchemists specialized in rare and exotic herbs.

The end results of the Cosmic Censer are used primarily within religious and ceremonial contexts. It serves as a focal point in sacred rituals, including prayers, blessings, and rites dedicated to the associated faith’s deities or celestial entities. The censer is often used by priests, mages, or devout individuals seeking a closer connection to the divine and a deeper understanding of cosmic forces.

Within religious environments, the Cosmic Censer becomes a centerpiece during important ceremonies and sacred gatherings. It is often placed upon altars or carried in processions, enveloping the surroundings with a fragrant aroma and a radiant aura. The heightened spiritual attunement and amplified effects of prayers and blessings facilitated by the censer are believed to invoke divine favor, guidance, and protection.

Outside of religious contexts, the Cosmic Censer may also attract the attention of collectors, scholars, and individuals with an interest in mystical artifacts. It can become an object of desire for those seeking to harness its unique properties or delve into the secrets of divine craftsmanship. However, acquiring and using the Cosmic Censer outside of religious or ceremonial purposes may carry moral and spiritual implications, as it is intended to be used with reverence and respect for the associated faith’s traditions and beliefs.

The Smoke That Bridged the Stars

Long before the sun knew its place and the moon wandered lost among the void, there was a time of great stillness. Mortals, yearning for the warmth of divine guidance, prayed in silence, their voices lost in the vastness of the heavens. It was during this age that the artisan-priestess Elanthra sought to create a vessel capable of carrying mortal prayers to the celestial realms.

Elanthra traveled to the Peaks of Echoing Light, where the rare metal Xyronium lay buried beneath the star-touched earth. For nine years, she forged the Cosmic Censer under the pale glow of the celestial alignments, her hammer strikes echoing with hymns learned from dreams. She bound her soul to the censer, whispering ancient rites that no living ear could fully understand.

Upon completion, the censer emitted smoke unlike any other—soft and radiant, it curled upward in spirals, forming shapes of constellations and sacred symbols. When Elanthra lit the first incense, the heavens trembled, and celestial beings descended to hear the prayers of mortals for the first time. It is said that the censer’s ethereal smoke bridged the realms, allowing voices of the faithful to be carried into the divine expanse.

In time, the Cosmic Censer became a relic of great reverence, used only by the purest hearts. Yet, those who burned incense without true faith found the smoke clinging to them, revealing their inner deceit to all who watched. Legends claim the censer still carries the prayers of the faithful to the heavens, and its smoke shapes the will of celestial beings who continue to guide mortals.

Moral of the Story: True devotion is a flame that cannot be kindled by false intentions, for the divine answers only those who burn with sincerity.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Description: A sacred artifact used in rituals to amplify divine connections and banish otherworldly threats.
• Effects:
  • Divine Amplification: +20% to Occult and Religion rolls when used in sacred rituals or ceremonies.
  • Cleansing Aura: When activated, dispels minor curses and banishes weaker supernatural entities within 10 yards.
  • Spiritual Resonance: Grants +1d6 to POW rolls during divine or summoning rituals.
• Drawback: Prolonged use can attract otherworldly attention, resulting in an increased chance of Mythos encounters.

Blades in the Dark

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Load: 1 (Light).
• Effect:
  • Ritual Focus: Grants potency when performing rituals involving celestial or spiritual entities.
  • Cleansing Aura: Once per score, emit a divine aura that forces nearby supernatural foes to make a Resolve roll or withdraw.
  • Divine Connection: Gain +1d when Attuning to the ghost field for celestial or divine interactions.
• Drawback: Using the censer for extended periods increases supernatural entanglements, complicating scores involving spirits or occult forces.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Item Type: Wondrous Item, Rare
• Attunement: Required (Cleric, Paladin, or Druid).
• Properties:
  • Divine Amplification: Provides a +2 bonus to Religion checks and improves the effects of Bless, Prayer of Healing, or similar spells by +1 additional target.
  • Cleansing Aura (Recharge 5–6): When activated, emits a 10-foot radius aura that dispels curses and turns undead with CR 1 or lower (DC 15 Wisdom save).
  • Spiritual Resonance: Once per long rest, grants advantage on a saving throw against a magical or divine effect.
• Drawback: Activating the aura causes a bright glow that can reveal the wielder’s position for 1 minute.

Knave

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Encumbrance: 1 slot
• Effects:
  • Sacred Focus: Grants a +2 bonus to rolls involving divine rituals, blessings, or communing with celestial forces.
  • Purification Aura: When incense is burned, banishes weak undead or dispels minor magical effects within a 15-foot radius.
  • Spiritual Aid: Grants advantage on WIL saves made during sacred ceremonies or interactions with divine entities.
• Drawback: If used without reverence or proper ritual, the censer may produce a faint, distracting glow, imposing disadvantage on Stealth rolls.

Fate Core

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Aspect: “A Vessel of Divine Harmony”
• Invokes: Enhance rituals, banish spirits, and strengthen divine connections.
• Compels: Attracts celestial or infernal attention; the censer’s glow may draw unwanted notice.
• Stunts:
  • Purifying Aura: Once per scene, create an advantage to dispel curses or banish minor spirits within the area.
  • Divine Amplification: Gain +2 when performing rituals or invoking blessings tied to celestial entities.
  • Ethereal Connection: Spend a Fate Point to gain insight or aid from a celestial being during a critical moment.
• Drawback: Using the censer repeatedly in a short period imposes mental strain, represented by mild or moderate Consequences such as “Overwhelmed by Divine Energy.”

Numenera & Cypher System

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Level: 7
• Effects:
  • Divine Amplification: Adds an asset to tasks involving rituals, blessings, or communion with celestial beings.
  • Cleansing Aura: Once per day, dispels minor curses and banishes entities of Level 3 or lower within Immediate range.
  • Spiritual Resonance: When burning sacred incense, recover 3 Intellect Pool points per hour of meditation.
• Cost (Shins): 2,800
• Drawback: Each use for cleansing or banishment requires an Intellect Defense roll to avoid temporary fatigue (-1 to Intellect rolls for 10 minutes).

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Item Type: Wondrous Item, Rare
• Traits: Divine, Aura, Magical
• Effects:
  • Divine Focus: Provides a +2 item bonus to Religion checks and Ritual checks.
  • Cleansing Aura: Once per day, dispel curses and banish undead with a CR of 4 or lower within a 15-foot radius (DC 20 Will save).
  • Spiritual Harmony: Allies within 10 feet gain a +1 bonus to saving throws against magical effects while incense is burning.
  • Sacred Incense: Grants a +2 circumstance bonus to Heal or Blessing rituals performed within the aura.
• Price: 7,000 gp
• Drawback: Burning incense for more than 1 hour causes the censer to dim, reducing its effectiveness by half until it is re-consecrated through a day-long ritual.

Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Type: Sacred Artifact
• Effects:
  • Divine Aura: Once per session, dispel a curse or banish undead within a Large Burst Template.
  • Ritual Amplifier: Gain +2 to Faith rolls when performing divine rituals.
  • Blessing Resonance: Allies within 6 inches gain a +1 bonus to Spirit rolls while incense is burning.
  • Cleansing Wave: As an action, emit a purifying wave that reduces the Toughness of ethereal or undead creatures by 2 for one round.
• Weight: 3 lbs.
• Cost: $2,500
• Drawback: After using the Cleansing Wave, the user must make a Vigor roll (–2) or suffer a level of Fatigue due to spiritual exertion.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Type: Magical Artifact
• Effects:
  • Divine Amplification: Provides +2 dice to Ritual Spellcasting and Arcana rolls involving purification or celestial forces.
  • Cleansing Aura: Once per day, dispel curses and banish spirits of Force 4 or lower within 10 meters.
  • Spiritual Resonance: Allies within a 5-meter radius gain a +1 dice pool bonus to Willpower tests while the censer is active.
• Availability: 18F
• Cost: ¥25,000
• Drawback: Activating the censer attracts astral attention, increasing the chance of hostile spirit encounters by 20% for the next 24 hours.

Starfinder

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Item Level: 12
• Type: Magic Item (Sacred Artifact)
• Effects:
  • Blessed Aura: Allies within 20 feet gain a +2 bonus to Will saving throws against fear or mind-affecting effects.
  • Cleansing Wave: Once per day, emit an aura that dispels curses and banishes undead with CR 4 or lower (DC 18 Will save).
  • Divine Resonance: Provides a +2 bonus to Mysticism checks related to rituals or celestial entities.
• Bulk: L
• Price: 20,000 credits
• Drawback: Burning incense in the censer creates a visible, glowing aura, reducing Stealth by 5 for the duration of the effect.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Type: Religious Artifact
• Effects:
  • Divine Connection: Grants DM+2 to Leadership or Persuade rolls during religious ceremonies or interactions with celestial beings.
  • Cleansing Aura: Once per day, negate the effects of a minor curse or banish incorporeal entities with Effect 6 or lower.
  • Spiritual Aid: Allies within 10 meters gain DM+1 to morale or Willpower-related rolls while the censer is active.
• Tech Level: 13
• Cost: Cr. 45,000
• Drawback: Using the censer for banishment or cleansing reduces the user’s Endurance by 1 for 24 hours due to spiritual strain.

Warhammer (4th Edition)

    Name: Xyronium Cosmic Censer

• Type: Magical Artifact
• Effects:
  • Purifying Aura: Allies within 10 yards gain +1 SL to Leadership and Cool Tests when resisting fear or supernatural effects.
  • Divine Cleansing: Once per day, dispel curses and force all undead or ethereal beings within a 15-yard radius to pass a Willpower Test (–10) or flee.
  • Spiritual Harmony: Gain +10 to Pray or Lore (Celestial) Tests while using the censer in rituals.
• Encumbrance: 0
• Availability: Very Rare
• Drawback: Prolonged use of the censer in combat situations causes 1 Fatigue point due to the spiritual energy required.