Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

Lore: The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket is a magical artifact that was created by a powerful wizard who lived in the far north. The wizard was known for his mastery of elemental magic and created the blanket to protect himself and his followers from the harsh winter winds. The blanket is made of the finest fur and is imbued with the essence of the northern winds, which provides warmth and protection against cold weather.

Stats:

• The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket is a magical artifact with the following stats:
  • Level: Tier 1
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Type: Clothing
  • Properties: Magical, Warmth, Resistance to Cold, Advantage on Survival Checks in Cold Weather
  • Tags:     Elemental Magic,     Wizard Craft,     Frost Resilience,     Winter Protection,     Arctic Survival,     Enchanted Comfort,     Frostbite Prevention,     Cold Weather Gear,     Elemental Resistance
  • Weight: 4 lb.
  • Cost: 2,000 gold pieces
• Special Abilities:
  • The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket has the following special abilities:
  • Warmth: The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket provides warmth and comfort to the wearer, even in the coldest weather. The wearer gains resistance to cold damage.
  • Resistance to Cold: The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket provides protection against the elements, allowing the wearer to resist the effects of cold weather.
  • Advantage on Survival Checks in Cold Weather: The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket helps the wearer survive in cold weather, providing an advantage on Survival checks made in such conditions.

How to Use: To use the Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket, the wielder must simply wear the blanket. The artifact provides warmth and protection against cold weather, making it a valuable tool for adventurers who must journey through frigid climates. Its advantage on Survival checks in cold weather also makes it useful for those who must survive in such conditions for an extended period. Additionally, the resistance to cold damage makes the Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket useful for characters who may face cold-based attacks in combat.

In the world of Saṃsāra, the Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket would likely be found in various specialized shops, each catering to different needs and markets:

• Arcane Emporiums or Mage Shops:
  • Description: These are shops operated by wizards, enchanters, or other magically inclined merchants. They specialize in magical items, artifacts, and components for spellcasting. The ambiance is often filled with a mystical aura, with shelves displaying arcane tomes, potions, and magical gear.
  • Sale Price: Here, the blanket might be sold at full price, around 2,000 gold pieces, due to its rarity and the value of such a comfort-giving magical item among those who deal with magic.
• Adventurer’s Outfitting Stores:
  • Description: These shops cater to explorers and adventurers, providing gear that aids in survival across Saṃsāra’s diverse and often harsh environments. They might look like a mix of an old-world general store with sections dedicated to magical equipment.
  • Sale Price: Due to the practical nature of the item for survival in cold climates, it might be slightly discounted for regular adventurers, perhaps around 1,800 to 1,900 gold pieces, to encourage sales to those who will venture into the north.
• Luxury Trade Houses:
  • Description: These are high-end shops in wealthy districts or markets, where nobility, wealthy merchants, or treasure seekers might shop. They offer items that are both functional and luxurious.
  • Sale Price: Here, the blanket could be marked up due to perceived exclusivity and luxury, possibly sold at 2,500 to 3,000 gold pieces, especially if it’s presented as a status symbol or a collector’s item.
• Curiosity and Antiquity Shops:
  • Description: These shops are often found in older, less-traveled parts of cities or towns, where collectors of rare and unique items gather. The atmosphere could be dusty and cluttered, with a sense of history permeating the air.
  • Sale Price: In such a setting, the item might be sold for its historical or magical curiosity value, perhaps at a price ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 gold pieces, depending on its story and the owner’s knowledge of its origin.
• Travel and Expedition Agencies:
  • Description: These businesses prepare groups for expeditions to various parts of Saṃsāra, including the cold northern regions. They might not sell items directly but could have them available as part of an expedition package.
  • Cost Inclusion: The blanket might not be sold individually here but included in the cost of a northern expedition package, where the price could be considered part of a broader fee, say 5,000 gold pieces or more for the entire expedition’s equipment and services.
• Auction Houses:
  • Description: For items of significant rarity or value, auction houses in larger cities could hold auctions. These are typically grand events where the elite come to bid on powerful magical items.
  • Starting Bid: The starting bid might be around 1,500 gold pieces, but the final sale price could easily exceed 3,000 or more, depending on interest and competition.

Purchase Considerations:

• Bartering: In many places, bartering could reduce the cost. An adventurer might trade a rare gem or a unique monster part in exchange for the blanket or part of the payment.
• Seasonal Fluctuations: The price might increase during winter or when expeditions to the north are planned, reflecting demand.
• Cultural Significance: In regions where cold weather is revered or culturally significant, the item might command a higher price due to its symbolic value.

Each shop’s environment and clientele would influence how the Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket is perceived, affecting both its price and the manner of transaction, from straightforward sales to bartered exchanges or auction bids.

The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket can have varied roles in different environments of Saṃsāra, both for defensive and offensive strategies in roleplay:

• Northern, Arctic, or Cold Climates:
  • Defensive Use:
    • Survival: In the harsh northern wilderness or atop icy peaks, the blanket is crucial. Characters can wrap themselves in it to survive extreme cold, preventing conditions like hypothermia or frostbite. This might be roleplayed by describing how the character feels an immediate warmth enveloping them, their breath no longer frosting, and the cold wind seemingly repelled by an invisible barrier.
    • Camping: When setting up camp in cold environments, characters might use the blanket not just for personal warmth but also to line their shelters, creating a more livable space. Roleplay could involve characters discussing the comfort provided by the blanket, making it a central part of their nightly routine.
  • Offensive Use:
    • Ambush: In snowy or icy terrains, the blanket can be used to camouflage oneself against the white landscape, allowing for stealthy approaches or ambushes. Characters might describe pulling the blanket over themselves to blend into the environment, waiting for the perfect moment to strike or to set up traps for unsuspecting enemies.
    • Psychological Warfare: An enemy might see the use of such a blanket as a sign of weakness or vulnerability, which could be a feint, leading them into a trap where the character, actually quite prepared, turns the tables on them.
• Temperate or Mild Climates:
  • Defensive Use:
    • Cold Immunity: Even if it’s not freezing, cold-related hazards (like cold spells or ice traps) could be mitigated. Characters might use the blanket during magical duels or when facing creatures with cold-based attacks, describing how the blanket absorbs or deflects the cold without the character feeling the chill.
  • Offensive Use:
    • Feint of Weakness: A character might pretend to be more affected by a slight chill than they are, using the blanket to appear vulnerable. This could lure opponents into underestimating them or making a strategic error.
• Hot or Desert Environments:
  • Defensive Use:
    • Temperature Regulation: While not its primary use, the blanket could be roleplayed as providing comfort even in heat by regulating body temperature. Characters might talk about how the magic of the blanket keeps them from overheating, using it as a cooling cloth during the day.
  • Offensive Use:
    • Concealment: In deserts where nights can be cold, the blanket could be used to hide from heat-seeking predators or to cover gear that might otherwise be visible from afar due to temperature differences.
• In Social or Political Settings:
  • Defensive Use:
    • Symbol of Heritage or Wealth: Characters from the north or those who have traveled there might wear the blanket as part of their attire to signify their journey, resilience, or wealth. This could be roleplayed in diplomatic settings where one character showcases the blanket as a conversation starter or a symbol of their status.
  • Offensive Use:
    • Distraction: During negotiations or social events, a character could dramatically unfurl or use the blanket in a way that draws attention or distracts others, possibly using this moment to slip something into a conversation or to make a secretive move.
• In Combat or Adventure Scenarios:
  • Defensive Use:
    • Shield: In a pinch, the blanket could be used to shield from cold-based attacks or environmental hazards. Roleplay might include characters describing how they wrap the blanket around themselves or an ally to shield from an incoming ice spell.
  • Offensive Use:
    • Improvised Weapon: While not a weapon per se, the blanket could be used to mislead or entangle. A character might throw it over an enemy’s head to disorient them momentarily or use it to disrupt an opponent’s balance or vision during combat.

Through these scenarios, the Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket becomes more than just an item for warmth; it’s an integral part of the character’s identity, strategy, and interaction with the world of Saṃsāra, whether they’re defending against the elements or using it as part of their offensive tactics in various environments.

Perception of Activation:

• User’s Perspective:
  • Visual: The blanket appears to glow with a soft, ethereal blue light, reminiscent of the aurora borealis. The fur might look as if it’s subtly moving, influenced by the winds it was crafted from.
  • Auditory: A faint, soothing sound like the gentle whispering of wind through pine trees can be heard, instilling a sense of calm and warmth.
  • Tactile: The touch of the blanket feels extraordinarily comforting, like the embrace of a warm breeze. Despite its fur-like texture, it doesn’t prickle or weigh down; instead, it feels weightless and snug.
  • Olfactory: There’s a crisp, clean scent that evokes images of snow-capped mountains and fresh pine, a natural but magical fragrance that’s invigorating.
  • Gustatory: While not directly related to taste, the essence of the northern winds might leave a refreshing, cool sensation in the mouth, akin to the taste of cold, fresh air.
  • Extra-Sensory (ESP):
    • Intuition: There’s a profound sense of security, an intuitive feeling that one is protected from the cold and possibly even from certain types of magical cold attacks.
    • Empathy: Users might feel a connection to the ancient magic of the north, empathy for the creatures of the cold climates, or a sense of the wizard’s protective intent.
• Observer’s Perspective:
  • Visual: Observers might see the person wrapped in the blanket appear slightly blurred or surrounded by a faint aura, suggesting a magical shield or barrier.
  • Auditory: They might hear a gentle whoosh or breeze-like sound around the user, though less pronounced than what the user perceives.
  • Tactile: If an observer touches the blanket while active, they would feel an unusual warmth and perhaps a slight resistance as if pushing against a gentle wind.
  • Olfactory: The scent might be less potent from an observer’s perspective but still noticeable, perhaps reminding them of winter in a distant, almost nostalgic way.
  • Gustatory: Observers would not have a taste-related perception unless they are in very close proximity, where they might experience the same refreshing sensation.
  • Extra-Sensory (ESP):
    • Telepathy: Some observers who are sensitive to magic might sense the protective nature of the blanket, feeling a mild telepathic reassurance or calm emanating from it.
    • Clairvoyance: A clairvoyant might see visions of the northern landscapes or the wizard’s original intent when looking at the activated blanket.
• Positives:
  • Protection: The blanket provides both literal warmth and magical protection against cold, which can be life-saving in harsh environments.
  • Comfort: It offers psychological comfort, reducing stress from cold exposure.
  • Stealth: In snowy environments, it could blend the user into the surroundings, providing a tactical advantage.
  • Cultural or Historical Significance: Owning such an item might grant social or political advantages among those who value magical artifacts or northern heritage.
• Negatives:
  • Visibility: The glow and aura might make the user more noticeable in stealth situations not involving snow or ice.
  • Dependence: Over-reliance on the blanket’s warmth might lead to unpreparedness in situations where the blanket can’t be used.
  • Attraction: It might attract unwanted attention from thieves, collectors, or those seeking to harness its magic for themselves.
  • Magical Drain: Continuous use in extreme conditions might drain its magical energy, requiring recharging or rest periods for reactivation.
  • Emotional Attachment: The user might develop a strong emotional connection to the item, potentially leading to distress if it’s lost or stolen.

Recipe for Crafting a Blanket of Northern Warmth

• Materials Needed:
  • Fur: The pelts of at least five frost-resistant creatures like polar bears, arctic foxes, or snow wolves. These must be in pristine condition.
  • Essence of the Northern Wind: This can be captured in a vial using a spell like Capture Essence during a particularly strong northern windstorm.
  • Enchanted Thread: Silver or gold thread enchanted with the spell Endure Elements.
  • Crystal of Warmth: A rare crystal that absorbs heat and radiates it slowly, often found in the heart of volcanoes or enchanted by fire mages.
  • Mana Crystal: To store and channel the magical energy required for the enchantment.
  • Frostflower Petals: To bind the essence of cold with warmth, these must be from the rare Frostflower, which blooms only under a full moon in winter.
• Tools Required:
  • Needles and Awls: Made from bone or magically resistant materials to handle the enchanted thread.
  • Loom or Frame: A large enough frame or loom to work with the fur and thread without damaging the magical properties.
  • Mortar and Pestle: For grinding the Frostflower petals into a fine powder.
  • Focus Crystal: To help concentrate the magical energies during the enchantment process.
• Skill Requirements:
  • Mastery in Leatherworking or Tailoring: To expertly work with the fur and create a durable, comfortable blanket.
  • Advanced Arcana: Knowledge of elemental and protective magics to imbue the blanket with its powers.
  • Herbalism or Alchemy: To properly prepare the Frostflower petals.
• Crafting Steps:
  • Preparation: Fur Tanning: Tan the fur carefully to maintain its natural warmth properties. This step requires time, patience, and a gentle touch to not destroy the fur’s quality.
  • Capturing the Essence: Travel to a northern region during the peak of winter, and cast Capture Essence to trap the northern winds in a vial. This requires not only the spell but also a deep understanding of the wind’s nature.
  • Enchanting the Thread: Use Endure Elements to enchant the thread, weaving resilience against cold directly into the fabric of the blanket.
  • Crafting the Blanket: Lay out the fur on the loom or frame. Begin sewing with the enchanted thread, creating a pattern that will hold the essence of the wind. This step is both a physical craft and a magical ritual, requiring focus to intertwine the magic into the weave.
  • Incorporating the Crystal of Warmth: Place the Crystal of Warmth at the center of the blanket under a section of fur, sewing it securely. This crystal will act as the blanket’s heart, providing constant, magical warmth.
  • Binding the Essence: Grind the Frostflower petals into a fine powder. Sprinkle this powder over the blanket while reciting an incantation that binds the essence of cold with warmth. This paradoxically enhances the blanket’s protective qualities against all forms of cold.
  • Enchantment Process: Use the Mana Crystal to channel a complex enchantment spell that combines the essence of the wind, the warmth from the crystal, and the protective qualities of the enchanted thread. Focus on concepts of warmth, protection, and comfort, visualizing these properties infusing every inch of the blanket.
  • Final Activation: Conclude the crafting by activating the blanket with a spell or ritual that seals all the magical elements together. This could involve lighting the Mana Crystal to surge power through the blanket, activating its magical properties.
  • Curing and Testing: Allow the blanket to rest for a night under the stars in a cold environment to cure. Test its effectiveness by exposing it to cold, ensuring it provides warmth and resistance as intended.

Note: This crafting process could take several weeks or even months, depending on the crafter’s skill, the availability of materials, and the alignment of natural phenomena needed for capturing essences.

Warmth Keeper of the North

Once upon a time, in the land of icy breaths and eternal frost, there lived a sage of great power, known among the folk as the Wind Whisperer. This sage, with hair as white as the snow and eyes like the deep blue ice, commanded the very essence of the Northern Winds.

Legend has it, in the era when the frost gripped the world in an unyielding embrace, the people of the North were in dire straits. The cold was a relentless foe, claiming many lives from both the young and the old. It was then, the Wind Whisperer, moved by the plight of his kin, embarked on a journey to commune with the spirits of the wind.

For forty nights and forty days, the Whisperer sat atop the highest peak, where the cold was most bitter, and the winds most fierce. Here, he wove magic into the fur of the great beasts of the North, creatures whose very essence was tied to the cold yet radiated warmth within their being.

The Wind Whisperer took the fur and, with thread spun from the first light of dawn, created a blanket. But this was no ordinary blanket; it was imbued with the very soul of the Northern Winds. With each stitch, he whispered ancient words, binding the wind’s warmth into the weave, making it a shield against the biting cold.

When the blanket was complete, the Wind Whisperer bestowed it upon his people, saying, “Let this be thy shield against the cold’s kiss, a warmth that never wanes, for it carries the heart of the North.”

The blanket, now known as the Warmth Keeper of the North, became a symbol of hope. It was passed from generation to generation, each keeper adding their own tale of survival and warmth to its legacy.

However, with time, the blanket was lost to the annals of history, stolen by the winds themselves, some say, or hidden away by a jealous frost giant. But its legend lived on, whispered in the cold, telling of a time when magic and man worked hand in glove to defy the elements.

Moral of the Story: Even in the harshest of times, warmth can be found, not just in the fires we light, but in the magic we weave with love and care for one another.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Artifact, Rare 
• Description: A finely crafted blanket of fur, imbued with the essence of the northern winds, offering unparalleled protection against the cold.
• Stats:
  • Sanity: No effect.
  • Damage Bonus: N/A
  • Build: N/A
• Attributes:
  • Warmth: Provides warmth in any cold environment, negating penalties due to cold weather.
  • Cold Resistance: The wearer gains 10% resistance to cold-based damage.
  • Survival Check Bonus: In cold weather, the wearer gains a +20% bonus to Survival rolls.
• Special Abilities:
  • Elemental Shield: Once per session, the blanket can be used to create a magical barrier against a single cold-based attack or environmental hazard, potentially negating it entirely if the Keeper deems appropriate.
• Usage:
  • Players must spend at least one Luck point to attune to the blanket’s full protective abilities for the session.

Blades in the Dark

The Blanket of Northern Comfort

• Tier: 1
• Type: Gear (Rare)
• Description: This artifact, made from the fur of mythical northern beasts, provides warmth and a touch of elemental protection.
• Stats:
  • Quality: Fine
  • Effect: Special
• Abilities:
  • Heat: When used, it counts as a place of safety, allowing stress recovery as if in a controlled environment during downtime.
  • Cold Protection: Grants a reduced effect on cold-related harm or environmental hazards.
  • Mystical Insight: Once per score, invoke the blanket’s magic to gain a vision or insight about the current job, providing a clue or advantage.
• Usage:
  • Must be attuned by spending a downtime action to connect with its magical essence.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Wondrous Item, Rare
• Description: A blanket made of rare fur, shimmering with the magic of the northern winds, designed to protect from cold.
• Properties:
  • Attunement: Required
  • Weight: 4 lbs.
• Abilities:
  • Warmth: You have resistance to cold damage.
  • Cold Weather Survival: You have advantage on saving throws against effects caused by cold environments and on checks made to endure cold conditions.
  • Elemental Infusion: Once per long rest, you can use the blanket to cast the Protection from Energy spell (cold damage only) without using a spell slot.
  • Dropping the Blanket: If the blanket is not worn or carried, it loses all magical properties until it is picked up again by the attuned user.

Knave

Blanket of the North

• Item Level: 3
• Type: Protective Gear
• Description: A fur blanket that seems to ripple with the essence of the northern winds, offering warmth and protection.
• Stats:
  • Slot: Any slot that can accommodate a blanket.
• Abilities:
  • Warmth: Reduces any cold damage taken by half.
  • Cold Resilience: You treat cold environments as if they were one temperature level warmer for the purpose of survival and effects.
  • Wind’s Whispers: Once per day, you can use the blanket to ask a question about the environment or a nearby creature, receiving a brief, cryptic answer from the winds themselves.
• Usage:
  • When you equip the blanket, it automatically attunes, providing its benefits. However, if you exceed your item slot limit, you start taking damage as per the game’s rules on over-encumbrance with magical items.

Fate Core

Aspect: The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Type: Gear (Magical)
• Description: A mystical blanket that whispers the ancient songs of the North, providing warmth and protection.
• Aspects:
  • Elemental Warmth: You can invoke this to gain an advantage in cold environments or against cold-based attacks.
  • Frost’s Friend: Create an advantage when dealing with creatures or situations related to cold or ice.
  • Stunts:
  • Cold Immunity: Once per session, you can reduce any cold-based damage you would take to zero.
  • Survive the Winter: You gain a +2 on Overcome rolls related to surviving in cold weather or navigating frozen landscapes.
• Usage: To use the blanket, you must spend a fate point to activate its magical properties for a scene.

Numenera & Cypher System

The Blanket of Northern Essence

• Level: 2
• Form: Clothing
• Description: A blanket crafted from the fur of mythical northern creatures, holding the essence of cold winds.
• Abilities:
  • Warmth: (Constant) Grants you +1 asset against cold environments or cold-based attacks.
  • Resistance to Cold: (Constant) You are trained in defense against cold.
  • Survival Aid: (Action) You may roll to gain an asset on any task related to survival in cold weather once per day.
  • Elemental Insight: (Action, Depletion: 1 in d6) Gain a vision or insight related to your current situation, relevant to cold or northern elements.
• Intrusions: The GM might introduce Intrusions where the blanket’s essence reacts unexpectedly, perhaps drawing in cold for a brief, chilling effect.

Pathfinder 2e

Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Item 4
• Category: Worn (Clothing)
• Description: This finely crafted blanket of fur provides protection against the cold and carries a piece of the northern magic.
• Traits: Magical, Cold Resistance
• Usage: Worn; Bulk: L
• Abilities:
  • Cold Resistance: You gain resistance 10 to cold damage.
  • Endure Elements: You always benefit from an endure elements spell (cold only) while you wear the blanket.
  • Survivor’s Aid: Once per day, you can grant yourself or an adjacent ally a +2 status bonus to their next Survival check related to cold weather.
• Activation: Interact (Command); Frequency once per day

Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE)

The Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Type: Mystic Item
• Description: A magical blanket that keeps the cold at bay and holds the whispers of the northern winds.
• Stats:
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Weight: 4 lbs.
  • Cost: 2,000 gold pieces (if applicable)
• Special Abilities:
  • Cold Resistance: Grants +2 Armor against cold-based attacks.
  • Warmth: You are immune to penalties from cold weather and gain the Environmental Resistance (Cold) Edge effect.
  • Survival Boost: Once per session, you or an ally can reroll a Survival skill check related to cold weather survival.
  • Elemental Whisper: As an action, you can learn one fact about your environment or a nearby danger, related to cold or the supernatural once per session.
• Usage:
  • Activation requires a Spirit roll at -2; on a success, the blanket’s properties are active for 1d6 hours.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Type: Gear
• Rarity: Rare
• Rating: 12
• Availability: 12RCost: 20,000¥
• Description: A mystical artifact that provides exceptional warmth and protection against the cold.
• Attributes:
  • Essence Cost: None, but requires attunement.
  • Capacity: None
• Abilities:
  • Thermal Regulation: Grants 12 dice for resisting cold damage or effects.
  • Survivalist: +3 dice to Survival Tests in cold environments.
  • Elemental Echo: Once per run, the blanket can be used to cast an Area Spell to counteract cold effects or create a temporary shelter from the cold.
• Notes: The blanket must be worn to provide its benefits. It can be attuned by spending 10 minutes in meditation with the item.

Starfinder

Blanket of the Northern Winds

• Item Level: 6
• Type: Magic Item
• Slots: 1 (worn)
• Description: A blanket woven from the fur of mythical northern beasts, imbued with elemental magic.
• Price: 4,000 credits
• Abilities:
  • Cold Resistance: Grants resistance 10 to cold damage.
  • Heater: Provides an aura of warmth, negating penalties from cold environments within a 10-foot radius.
  • Survival Aid: Once per day, grant yourself or an ally within the aura a +4 bonus to Survival checks related to cold weather survival.
• Activation: As a standard action, the wearer can activate the elemental echo ability to gain a single piece of environmental or survival knowledge.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Warmth of the Northern Winds Blanket

• Type: Environmental Gear
• Tech Level: 9 (due to magical nature, can be adjusted)
• Cost: Cr 10,000
• Weight: 2 kg
• Description: An ancient artifact from a technologically advanced civilization, designed to protect against the cold.
• Abilities:
  • Cold Adaptation: Grants +2 to Endurance checks to resist cold.
  • Thermal Insulation: Reduces the impact of cold by two environmental severity levels.
  • Elemental Lore: Once per session, the user can ask the GM a question about the environment or lore related to cold or ancient civilizations, gaining a helpful insight.
• Usage: The blanket must be worn to provide its benefits. Its magical properties require no power source but need to be “harmonized” with the user through a 10-minute ritual.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition

The Blanket of Northern Whispers

• Type: Magical Item
• Tier: 3
• Cost: 2000 Gold Crowns
• Encumbrance: 4
• Description: A relic from the far north, this blanket offers protection against the chill winds of the Old World.
• Qualities:
  • Cold Resistance: Gain +10 to resist effects from cold environments or cold-based attacks.
  • Endure Elements: The wearer treats cold environments as if they were one level less severe.
  • Wisdom of the Winds: Once per session, the bearer can use the blanket to gain a vision or insight about a cold-related threat or location, granting a fortune point for the next test related to cold survival or interaction with northern creatures.
• Activation: Requires a prayer or incantation to the spirits of the wind, taking one round to activate the item’s protective and informative abilities.