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    Lore: This item is a masterpiece of culinary desperation, created by an alchemist-assassin known only as “Leap.” Tasked with an impossible infiltration that required scaling the wind-swept, unclimbable Zephyrstone spires of a mountain monastery, Leap knew their standard Assassin’s Elixir would not be enough. The elixir granted stealth but not the necessary jumping power, and…

  • Codex of Thunderous Revelation 492

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    Lore: Forged in the crucible of Saṃsāra’s deepest ley-nexus, the Codex of Thunderous Revelation 492 emerged from a forbidden triad-rite. An Anuran master-alchemist, a Wave-kin archaeosavant, and a Shivarath illuminant bound the sacred Book of Illumination into the breech of the Alchemical Quarry Blaster 391, then fused the Agesbound Everflowing Gauntlet 731 as living trigger…

  • Alchemical Ruin Buster Pistol 454

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    From: Lineage 713 of Qosqo Pacha Peak Forged Ascendants Description: A heavy, single-shot firearm that epitomizes Andean steam-and-alchemy technology. The barrel is made of thick, reinforced bronze, and the firing mechanism is a complex assembly of gears and a spring-loaded hammer that strikes a percussion cap filled with a volatile alchemical paste. It does not…

  • Stone Pulse Pistol 047 of the Veinbreaker

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    From: Lineage 417 of the Qosqo Pacha Type: Short-Range Alchemical Firearm (Sidearm)A handheld device of bronze and blackened obsidian tubing, powered by a miniature steam capsule and compressed crystalline dust. When triggered, it emits a burst of kinetic vibration—the same energy that shapes Andean’s terraces.Effects:– Range 40 ft; deals 1d8 force damage on impact.– Once…

  • Triadic Relic 943 of Eternal Concord

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    Lore: In the eternal cycle of Saṃsāra, where the world’s slow Qi pulse harmonizes with the serpentine coil of unmaking and the Coptic chants of unity, the Triadic Relic 943 of Eternal Concord was forged by a reclusive Isekai artisan who communed with the bones of the earth, the flesh of ancient guardians, and the…

  • Phantasmagoria Incense 209

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    From: Chronicleaf 73 A volatile and dangerous mixture that, when burned, does not grant a vision to the user, but instead projects fragmented images of the past into the physical space as disorienting, ghostly apparitions. Ingredients: Activation of Magic and Roleplay: This is a desperate, often tactical, use of Chronicleaf. The character would typically prepare…

  • Dust of Attestation 45

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    From: Chronicleaf 73 A complex alchemical powder created to imbue a mundane object with a psychic echo of its immediate surroundings, allowing it to be “read” by those with the Mind’s Eye. Ingredients: Activation of Magic and Roleplay: This is an act of meticulous craftsmanship. The character must first carefully dry the Chronicleaf leaf over…

  • Seers Infusion of Echoes 118

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    From: Chronicleaf 73 This is the most common and direct use of Chronicleaf: a ritual tea brewed to grant the drinker a fragmented vision of the past specific to the location where the herb was harvested. Ingredients: Activation of Magic and Roleplay: The process is meditative and requires unbroken focus. The roleplaying character would find…

  • Chronicleaf 73

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    Lore Chronicleaf-73 is believed to be a physical manifestation of the world’s memory. Ancient legends from a now-vanished civilization of scribes and historians speak of its cultivation in vast, sacred gardens. These gardens were not chosen for their fertile soil in a traditional sense, but were instead established upon grounds that had witnessed events of…

  • Portable Ember Scribe 825

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    From: Lineage 801 of the Va Korrum This tool is a miniaturized, portable forge designed for intricate fieldwork. It consists of two parts: a reinforced canister worn on the belt and a hose connected to a handheld nozzle. The canister contains a volatile alchemical slurry and a small, magically-stabilized ember from an Emberforge. The nozzle…

  • Volcanic Core Rifle 291

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    From: Lineage 801 of the Va Korrum A heavy, single-shot rifle that embodies Acheulean’s mastery of fire and alchemy. The weapon is built on a stock of petrified, fire-resistant wood and reinforced with dark iron. Instead of a traditional firing mechanism, it features a containment chamber housing a fist-sized, ever-burning chunk of rock from the…

  • Alchemical Catalyst Essence of Acuity CFT912

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    From: Gyre Leaper 771 Following the research of alchemists like Lorian Vane, the nerve clusters of Gyre-Leapers have become a key component in potions and elixirs related to speed and reflexes. Lore The Essence of Acuity is the groundbreaking, and controversial, invention of Master Alchemist Lorian Vane. The formula, designated CFT-912 in his private ledger,…

  • The Alchemists Acuity QST388

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    From: Gyre Leaper 771 Quest Giver: Master Alchemist Lorian Vane, a meticulous and well-funded researcher operating out of a tower in a bustling metropolis. Lorian is on the verge of perfecting a revolutionary new potion, the “Elixir of Reflexive Action,” which promises to grant the imbiber a few moments of preternatural agility and reaction speed.…

  • Mineral Attracting Bait Paste MAB193

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    From: Gyre Leaper 771 A thick, pungent paste crafted from concentrated essences of the specific lichens and mosses that Gyre-Leapers favor, combined with crushed, mineral-rich salts from deep cave formations. This paste is not designed to be eaten in large quantities but rather to emit an irresistible, localized aroma that mimics the creature’s preferred food…

  • Wind Whisper Bolas WWB082

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    From: Gyre Leaper 771 A specialized ranged weapon for catching Gyre-Leapers, often used by “Catchers” in coordinated drives. Unlike traditional bolas, the Wind-Whisper Bolas consists of three spherical weights, each about the size of a fist, connected by strong, thin “Zephyr-Cord” woven from elemental air-silk. The weights themselves are not lead or stone, but hollow…

  • Sanctified Deceivers Kit 909

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    Lore This satchel was born from an era of intrigue, during a shadow war between celestial agents and fiendish cults that had infiltrated the mortal realm’s powerful alchemist guilds. It was crafted by a Deva in mortal guise, an operative known only as “The Chemist,” who needed a tool for a holy inquisitor operating deep…

  • Geode Splitter Hand Axe 645

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    From: Lineage 831 of Geode Vein This is not merely a weapon but a symbol of Anuran heritage, upgraded with the pinnacle of Abbevillian ingenuity. The axe head is crafted from a single piece of sharpened and magically hardened basalt, designed for both durability and a keen edge. Its primary function is as a perfectly…

  • Alchemical Quarry Blaster 391

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    From: Lineage 831 of Geode Vein A heavy, single-shot ranged weapon that speaks to the industrial and pragmatic nature of its creators. The Quarry Blaster is a stout, carbine-like firearm made of iron and bronze, too heavy and cumbersome for a less sturdy avatar to wield effectively. It does not fire a simple projectile; instead,…

  • Alchemical Field Assay Kit 113

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    From: Lineage 831 of Geode Vein This apparatus is the essential tool for Marn’s prospecting mission. It is a compact, heavily-built kit housed in a bronze-reinforced case made from the hardened hide of a basalt-carapaced beast. When opened, it unfolds to reveal a meticulously organized set of instruments for material analysis. The kit includes a…

  • Silent Watcher’s Dumpling 954

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    From: Whispercap Spore Bloom 713 The Silent Watcher’s Dumpling is a Tier 1 consumable that provides a sudden, intense vision of a past event, using its starchy shell to ground the user and reduce the psychic backlash. This magical food is a marvel of culinary enchantment, designed to deliver a potent dose of insight in…

  • Seers Savory Preserve 667

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    From: Whispercap Spore Bloom 713 The Seer’s Savory Preserve is a unique Tier 1 consumable that allows you to control the intensity of a psychic vision by consuming different amounts. This alchemical condiment is a masterpiece of preservation, designed to hold the fleeting memories of a Whispercap in perfect stasis. It’s the preferred tool of…

  • Broth of Quiet Reflection 212

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    From: Whispercap Spore Bloom 713 This culinary creation is more of a meditative ritual than a simple meal. It’s designed to unlock the secrets of a Whispercap Spore-Bloom without the psychic shock of consuming it raw, making it a favored tool for those who seek clarity over chaos. Lore The recipe for the Broth of…

  • Elixir of the Echoing Truth 409

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    From: Whispercap Spore Bloom 713 Description: This elixir is a shimmering, silvery liquid held within a small, light-proof ceramic vial sealed with dark blue wax. When gently agitated, faint motes of cool, blue-white light swirl within, reminiscent of the original fungi’s bioluminescence. The liquid is completely odorless and has a texture like cool, clean water,…

  • Dreamweaver 713 of the Restless Sand

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    Lore: Among the scattered isles, there are whispers of the first peoples, those who walked Saṃsāra before the great reincarnation brought souls from the multiverse. These aboriginals did not build great cities of steam and steel but lived in harmony with the ebb and flow of magic. Their understanding of the world was not through…

  • The Path of Transmutation

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    In the world of Saṃsāra, a prominent faith practiced on the island nation of Fauresmith is known as The Path of Transmutation. It is centered on the worship of a single, impartial deity of creation and innovation. Deity: Vaulan, the Shaper Vaulan is not a god of kings or harvests, but of the sacred process…

  • Claws 734 of the Probable Outcome

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    Lore: In the sprawling metropolises and bustling trade ports of Saṃsāra, risk is a commodity as valuable as any precious metal. Every ship that sails the endless ocean, every airship that braves the roaring winds, and every adventuring party that delves into forgotten ruins represents a complex equation of investment versus potential ruin. It is…

  • Ear 112 of the Prompter

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    Lore: The genesis of this unassuming magical device lies not with performers, but with their critics. It is said that the first Prompter was commissioned by a notoriously anxious playwright living in a vast, subterranean megacity. Desperate to know the true, unfiltered reaction of his audience during a premiere, he hired a psycho-resonant alchemist to…

  • Amulet of the Zephyr 742 of the Geochemical Veil

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    Lore: In the sprawling archipelago of Saṃsāra, where islands drift in and out of existence like whispers on the wind, the Amulet of the Zephyr 742 of the Geochemical Veil was forged by a reclusive alchemist named Eryndor, a reborn soul from a world of molten stone and crystalline caverns. Eryndor, whose memories carried the…

  • Vodou 919 of the Barons Tasting Cup

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    Lore: Among the first souls to arrive in Saṃsāra from the world known as Earth were practitioners of the Vodou faith from Haiti. One such soul was a revered Manbo named Celestine, whose specialty was not in crafting charms for love or war, but in healing the afflictions of the belly and spirit. In her…

  • TCM 820 of the Tinderbox of the Inner Spark

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    Lore The wandering healers and herbalists of Saṃsāra often travel through harsh, unforgiving environments where a warm fire can mean the difference between life and death. Lacking the brute strength of adventurers, they developed a method of fire-starting that relied not on friction or flint, but on the principles of internal balance. They created small…