Chalice of Elemental Purity

From: The Harmonium Faith

Lore: Said to have been a gift from Akiura to her most devoted followers, this chalice has the ability to purify any liquid placed within it.

The Chalice of Elemental Purity is an artifact deeply embedded in the annals of The Harmonium Faith. Legend has it that Akiura, the deity of balance, once bestowed this unique chalice upon her most pious followers as a token of her favor. This chalice holds a transformative power: it can purify any liquid to its most elemental form. When a liquid is poured into the chalice, its molecular structure is rewritten by arcane energies to bring it to its purest, most elemental state. This extraordinary ability extends to nullifying any toxins or poisons in the liquid, making it not just pure but also safe for consumption or utilization.

Properties:

• Purifies water or any other liquid to its most elemental form.
• Can neutralize poisons and toxins.

Symbols: A chalice engraved with dualistic symbols of fire and water.

Specific Level One Stats and Skills:

• Type: Wondrous Item
• Slot: Held or Stowed
• Tags: Purification, Detoxification, Divine Vessel, Elemental Harmony, Alchemical Sanctification, Sacred Relic, Etherwoven Purity, Cleansing Artifact, Harmonium Legacy, Ritual Chalice, Arcane Detoxification, Transcendent Filtration
• Requirements: No specific requirements, although a higher Wisdom stat could intuitively make better use of the chalice.

Attributes and Characteristics:

• Skills Affected: Alchemy, Medicine, Survival
• Effects:
  • Purifies water or any other liquid to its most elemental form.
  • Can neutralize poisons and toxins in a liquid.

Cost:

• Market Value: Very high, potentially priceless due to its unique abilities.
• Barter Equivalent: Exclusively traded for major favors or extraordinary items.

Symbols: The chalice is engraved with dualistic symbols representing fire and water, a nod to its divine creator Akiura.

Where and How It Might Be Sold: Given its sacred origin and powerful abilities, the Chalice of Elemental Purity is not typically found in regular markets or shops. It might be held by high-ranking members of The Harmonium Faith or be a part of a temple’s sacred relics. If one were to change hands, it would likely be through secretive, high-stakes bartering among the elite or as a reward for a monumental quest. It could also potentially be won in a divine contest set forth by Akiura herself.

Environment and Use in Combat: The Chalice of Elemental Purity is generally not a combat item but can be a significant asset in survival scenarios or during quests. In a combat setting, it might be used to quickly purify a poisoned water supply, thereby affecting the conditions of the battle. It could also be employed to neutralize poisoned weapons or traps set by enemies. Given that the chalice purifies to the “elemental form,” its ability could extend to breaking down magical or elemental liquids that might otherwise be hazardous.

Perception of the Five Senses

• Sight:
  • What is Perceived: A finely crafted chalice with intricate engravings.
  • Description: The chalice shimmers with a metallic luster and features engravings that depict dualistic elements of fire and water.
  • Positives: The visual splendor of the chalice is mesmerizing and suggests its divine origin and sacred purpose.
  • Negatives: Its highly distinctive appearance could attract unwanted attention or make it a target for theft.
• Touch:
  • What is Perceived: A smooth yet substantial feel.
  • Description: The chalice feels cool and smooth to the touch, yet there’s a weight to it that suggests it is not a mere decorative item.
  • Positives: The quality of its craftsmanship can be felt, reinforcing its holy nature.
  • Negatives: The weight may make it less convenient to carry around for extended periods.
• Smell:
  • What is Perceived: A neutral, clean scent.
  • Description: The chalice emits no scent of its own but can neutralize odors from liquids placed within it.
  • Positives: Its odor-neutralizing quality adds to its purification properties.
  • Negatives: None apparent.
• Taste:
  • What is Perceived: Purity of any liquid consumed from it.
  • Description: Liquids imbibed from the chalice taste purer, cleaner, and more “elemental” than their original form.
  • Positives: Amplifies the sense of the liquid’s purity, enhancing rituals or ingestion.
  • Negatives: The change in taste may be startling or unexpected for those unprepared.
• Hearing:
  • What is Perceived: A soft, harmonious resonance when struck or filled.
  • Description: A subtle, almost musical tone can be heard when the chalice is filled, moved, or gently struck, as if reverberating with divine energy.
  • Positives: The sound further lends a sense of sanctity and divine presence to the chalice.
  • Negatives: The unique sound might be identifiable and attract attention.

Extra-sensory Perceptions

• Aura Perception:
  • What is Perceived: A balanced, calming aura.
  • Description: Sensitives and those attuned to the magical spectrum may perceive an aura of equilibrium around the chalice.
  • Positives: Reinforces the sense of divine balance and purity.
  • Negatives: Highly magical aura could make it detectable to those using divination or similar magics.
• Magical Resonance:
  • What is Perceived: A deep well of purifying energy.
  • Description: Those capable of sensing magical energies would find that the chalice resonates with both purifying and neutralizing powers.
  • Positives: Offers insight into the chalice’s capabilities and alignment with The Harmonium Faith.
  • Negatives: Could be overwhelming to those sensitive to elemental or divine energies.

Crafting the Chalice of Elemental Purity

• Materials Needed:
  • One pound of platinum ingots – for the chalice structure.
  • Elemental Essence of Fire – approximately 2 ounces.
  • Elemental Essence of Water – approximately 2 ounces.
  • Moonstone and Sunstone gemstones – one each, for ornamentation.
  • One vial of Sacred Spring Water – for purification rites.
  • A single feather from a Phoenix – optional, for enhanced purification properties.
• Tools Required:
  • Alchemist’s Lab – for handling elemental essences.
  • Blacksmith’s Forge – for molding and shaping the platinum.
  • Gem Setting Tools – for placing gemstones.
  • Enchanting Circle – for imbuing magical properties.
  • Ritualistic Dagger – for inscribing divine symbols.
• Skill Requirements:
  • Master-level Blacksmithing – for crafting the platinum structure.
  • Expert-level Alchemy – for handling elemental essences.
  • Expert-level Gemcraft – for setting the Moonstone and Sunstone.
  • Master-level Enchanting – for imbuing the chalice with magical properties.
• Crafting Steps:
  • Purification of Platinum: Melt the platinum ingots in the forge and pour the molten metal into a chalice mold. Once cooled, submerge it in Sacred Spring Water.
  • Elemental Infusion: Using the Alchemist’s Lab, carefully infuse the platinum with Elemental Essence of Fire and Elemental Essence of Water. The balance between the two should be perfect to maintain the chalice’s dual nature.
  • Inscribing Symbols: Once the elemental infusion is complete, inscribe the dualistic symbols of fire and water onto the chalice using a ritualistic dagger.
  • Gem Setting: Place the Moonstone and Sunstone in pre-carved settings on opposite sides of the chalice using the Gem Setting Tools. Perform a minor enchantment to bind them to the chalice.
  • Final Enchantments: Place the chalice within an Enchanting Circle and channel divine energy to imbue it with its purification and detoxification abilities. Optionally, add the Phoenix feather during this stage for enhanced properties.
  • Ritual of Activation: Finally, fill the chalice with Sacred Spring Water and utter the prayer to Akiura to activate its magical properties. Once the chalice glows with a divine light, it is complete and ready for use.

The Fable of the Chalice of Elemental Purity

In an epoch long past, yet ever imprinted in the collective memory, there resided a humble village suffering from the ravages of a mysterious plague. The water had turned poisonous, and the hearth fires brought not warmth but perilous fumes. Desperate for succor, the villagers beseeched their gods, pleading for relief from their trials.

Hearing their desperate cries, Akiura, the Goddess of Fire and Water, took pity upon the mortals. Yet instead of directly intervening, she decided to gift her most ardent devotees with an artifact that could alleviate their plight. This artifact was a chalice, crafted by celestial artisans under Akiura’s scrutinizing gaze.

Taking the chalice, she imbued it with dualistic elemental essences, her very domains, and sent it to the mortal realm. The high priest of the village, a man of pure spirit and unwavering devotion to Akiura, dreamt of the chalice’s location and attributes. Waking up, he led a group of acolytes to the exact place he saw in his dream, where they unearthed the mystical chalice.

Returning to the village, the high priest used the chalice to purify the poisoned water. Instantaneously, the murky liquid cleared, and the formerly noxious fumes from their fires became comforting warmth. Drinking the newly purified water and feeling the benign flames, the villagers found themselves cured, their strength restored, their spirits lifted.

The chalice became the village’s most revered relic, a symbol of their salvation, and an artifact forever sacred to the faithful of Akiura. Its miraculous story was told and retold, its tale transcending generations, its significance immortalized in the annals of village lore.

Moral of the Story: The moral tale borne from the chalice’s existence holds that divine benevolence comes not only through direct intervention but also through empowering mortals to overcome their struggles. Thus, in harmony of action and intent, do the mortal and the divine find mutual respect and fulfillment.

Suggested conversion to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu

• Properties: Purifies liquids; neutralizes poisons.
• Sanity Loss: 0
• Skill Used: Occult 40%
• Usage: Single action

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

• Item Type: Wondrous Item
• Rarity: Rare
• Properties: When a liquid is poured into the chalice, it becomes purified. Neutralizes poisons. Requires attunement.
• Weight: 1 lb

Knave

• Type: Tool
• Properties: Purifies liquids, neutralizes poisons.
• Rarity: Rare
• Weight: 1 slot

Numenera & Cypher System

• Level: 4
• Form: Metal chalice
• Effect: Purifies one liter of liquid, neutralizes poisons.

Pathfinder 2e

• Item Level: 6
• Price: 300 gp
• Usage: Held in one hand; Interact action to purify liquid.
• Bulk: L

Savage Worlds

• Item Type: Magical Relic
• Properties: Purifies water; removes toxins. +2 to resist poison effects.
• Weight: 1 lb

Shadowrun

• Device Rating: 3
• Essence Cost: N/A
• Attributes: Purifies liquids, neutralizes toxins.

Starfinder

• Item Level: 5
• Price: 2,500 credits
• Capacity: Single-use (recharges with a long rest)
• Usage: Standard action to purify liquid.

Warhammer Fantasy

• Type: Talisman
• Rarity: Rare
• Rules: Once per day, can purify liquid and neutralize poisons. Add +10 to any save against poisons.