Tag: Brass
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Item 512 of the Arcane Engram Codex
Lore: In the magically saturated atmosphere of Saṃsāra, a newly possessed avatar’s mind is a volatile space, highly susceptible to the memory-wiping effects of TGA (Transient Global Amnesia). The Spark-Wrights of the island-nation Tyrus engineered the Engram-Codex to solve this. By integrating low-grade soul crystals with clockwork binding, they created a physical hard-drive for the…
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Item 314D of the Resonant Faith Focus
In the industrial-divine complex of Saṃsāra, faith is not merely a spiritual state but a measurable energy flow. The Resonant Faith-Focus was engineered by the High-Church Technomancers of Tyrus to allow newly possessed Tier 1 avatars to stabilize their connection to the divine conduits of the world without overwhelming their still-integrating souls. Lore: During the…
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Item 7732 of Agitated
Lore The origin of this item is linked to a frantic clockmaker from the floating city-states who suffered from a perpetual fear of being late. He crafted the first version of this item using gears salvaged from a steam-engine that had been struck by a chaotic magic storm. The gears never stopped spinning, and the…
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Item 9231 of Aggressivity
Lore The origins of this item are found in the steam-choked fighting pits of the southern island nations. It was crafted by a disgraced military engineer who sought to weaponize the sheer adrenaline of the front lines into a wearable focus. He realized that in the world of Saṃsāra, magic is the power of thought,…
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Item 742 of the Relentless Vanguard
Lore In the bustling foundries of the island nation of Tyrus, the heat of the steam-forges is often matched only by the temper of the smiths. Item 742 was forged during a period of civil unrest where the local miners felt the guild was not providing adequate protection against subterranean feral pests. The smiths responded…
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Item 712B of Adventurous Wanderlust
Lore: In the early years of the Industrial Age, a group of Halflings from the island country of Lathandus sought to capture the “itch” of a new journey. They realized that while steam-powered airships were efficient, they lacked the raw connection to the soil and wind. Forged from the brass off-cuts of a decommissioned Zeppelin…
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Item 482A of Undying Adoration
Lore: During the Bloom of Lathandus in the year 8422a, a young clockwork apprentice from the island of Selnus sought to capture the feeling of first sight. Using a fragment of a Tier 1 magic crystal and a series of delicate brass magic circuits, he crafted this locket to resonate with the wearer’s pulse. It…
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Folk 732 of the Verdant Thimble
Lore: The Verdant Thimble is a small, brass-colored cap intended to be worn over a finger or a small claw, depending on the anatomy of the avatar. It was first crafted by the hedge-witches of the Warming weeks who believed that the life force of the world could be concentrated through the simple act of…
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Mane 505 of Accounting
Lore The Mane 505 is commonly referred to in the Banking Districts of the Savannah as the “Auditor’s Weave.” In the early days of the Great Trade, the Leo-folk and Equine-kin discovered that a simple contract was often ignored by debtors who respected only physical power. To bridge the gap between the quill and the…
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Leg 337 of Accounting
Lore: The Leg 337 is officially known as the “Travel-Expense Tracker (Model 337).” It was originally commissioned by the Courier’s Guild of the Floating Isles to settle disputes over mileage pay. Before its invention, couriers would exaggerate the distance walked to claim higher wages. The Guildmasters hired a circle of Law-Mages to create a garter…
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Humps 812 of Accounting
Lore: The Humps 812 are a specialized set of “Ledger-Harnesses” originally forged in the steam-presses of the Copper Dunes. They were created for the Bison-Clerks who managed the supply lines for the Great Railway Expansion. The “812” designation refers to Section 8, Paragraph 12 of the Merchant’s Law: “That which is carried must be tallied.”…
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Horns 409 of Accounting
Lore: The Horns 409 are a specific model of “Cranial Ledger-Caps” manufactured in the foundry-cities of the Iron Coast. They were originally designed for the minotaur clerks of the Great labyrinthine banks, who needed to keep their hands free for handling heavy coinage while simultaneously performing complex interest rate calculations. The number “409” refers to…
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Head 812 of the Balanced Ledger
This item appears as a structured, charcoal-grey scholar’s cap or circlet, featuring a row of tiny, rotating brass dials along the brow and a translucent, amber-tinted monocle that drops over the left eye. Lore The 812 Series was commissioned by the Ministry of Equilibrium for their field auditors. In Saṃsāra, where every action creates a…
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Hand 339 of the Balanced Ledger
This item manifests as a fingerless glove made of reinforced, ink-stained vellum and silk, featuring a brass-rimmed abacus built directly into the back of the hand. Lore The “339 Series” was developed by the Guild of Final Settlements, an organization that believes the universe is a mathematical equation that must never result in a remainder.…
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Claws 492 of the Shifting Scavenger
The Claws 492 of the Shifting Scavenger appear as reinforced, articulated brass caps that slide over an avatar’s natural talons or nails. They are connected by thin, glowing magic circuits that pulse with a faint amber light, ebbing and flowing like the weather patterns of Saṃsāra. These caps are not solid but are composed of…
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Monocle of the Flux-Seer 305
From: Lineage 942 of the Vitreous Weaver Description: A single, circular lens housed in a housing of blackened iron and brass. It is worn over the right eye and held in place by a thin, leather-wrapped wire that curls behind the ear. The lens is made of polished sapphire glass. Properties: This item acts as…
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Resonant Cuirass 812
From: Lineage 942 of the Vitreous Weaver Description: This chest piece is crafted from a lattice of reinforced alchemical brass and silver-thread mesh. It does not cover the entire torso, allowing the glowing internal magic circuits of the Weaver to remain visible. It is designed to stabilize the “silver fire” within the avatar’s core. Properties:…
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Druze 312 of the Veiled Essential
Lore: In the complex theological landscape of Saṃsāra, the Druze 312 of the Veiled Essential is a curious artifact given to initiates who struggle with the weight of the “Universal Intellect.” Druze mysticism teaches that the divine is hidden (Batin) and requires deep contemplation to understand. This item was created by a confused hermit who…
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Astrology 303 of Alteration
Lore: Astrology 303 was charted during the “Year of the Water Monkey,” a celestial period known for its erratic weather and shifting coastlines. In the floating markets of Saṃsāra, this item was crafted for those who view “Self” as a clay to be molded rather than a stone to be polished. The 303 is a…
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Aural Kinetic Scribe 159
From: Lineage 813 of the Tide Forged Scholarchs As a historian, Lyra-Vael must often make perfect copies of fragile texts and large-scale architectural layouts. This is the tool for that task. The scribe is a portable apparatus that unfolds from a leather satchel into a delicate brass tripod. Atop the tripod sits an orb with…
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Dream Water Chronometer 681
From: Lineage 813 of the Tide Forged Scholarchs This apparatus is an indispensable tool for Lyra-Vael’s research into the past. It is a handheld device about the size of a thick tome, crafted from polished ironwood and brass. Its face is a complex array of rotating dials, pressure gauges, and a large, central crystal lens.…
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Wild 131 of The Flaw Finders Loupe
Lore: In a world where magic is defined by the perfection of its conduit, Wild Magic is seen as a catastrophic failure. But one eccentric gemcutter, a man named Kaelen who lived in a dusty workshop in one of Saṃsāra’s sprawling megacities, saw it differently. He believed that the flaws in a crystal were not…
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SureFlow Elemental Steam Valve Model K77
From: Hearth and Home Automata Works 117 Description & Function: The Model K-77 is a robust and reliable manual valve designed for regulating the flow of elemental magic-steam in low-to-medium pressure domestic or light industrial systems. Constructed from heavy-gauge copper and brass, it features a finely threaded spindle, a heat-resistant ceramic gland packing, and a…
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Precision Gear and Cog Set 308
From: Hearth and Home Automata Works 117 Description & Function: This is a standardized set containing twelve meticulously crafted clockwork gears, primarily made from hardened brass, with some larger cogs optionally available in specially treated ironwood for lighter-duty applications. The gears range in size from a nail’s breadth to a small handspan, featuring common tooth…
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Emberforge Flame Kissed Ladle 639
From: Emberforge Culinary Works 528 Lore:Crafted in the fiery forges of the Emberforge Culinary Works 528 on the Isle of Sizzling Hearth, the Emberforge Flame-Kissed Ladle 639 is a cherished tool across Saṃsāra, born from the ingenuity of Torvald, the factory’s salamanderfolk founder. Torvald, inspired by his past life as a blacksmith in a medieval…
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Emberforge Ever Sharp Knife 314
From: Emberforge Culinary Works 528 Lore:Forged in the fiery workshops of the Emberforge Culinary Works 528 on the Isle of Sizzling Hearth, the Emberforge Ever-Sharp Knife 314 is a beacon of precision and bravery for the cooks of Saṃsāra. The knife was born from a need for reliable tools in the kitchens of Kharis, where…
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Emberforge Self Heating Cauldron 927
From: Emberforge Culinary Works 528 Lore:Crafted in the fiery halls of the Emberforge Culinary Works 528 on the Isle of Sizzling Hearth, the Emberforge Self-Heating Cauldron 927 is a testament to the ingenuity and courage of Saṃsāra’s Industrial Age. The cauldron was first created during a time of great need, when a volcanic eruption disrupted…