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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Mask of Gold and Lead empowers a ritualist with the ability to transmute raw materials. The mask itself is almost always metallic in nature, often set with jewels. All the materials used to make it are repeatedly purified in baths of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and some of the finest masks are said to be constructed with substances that have been themselves subjected to alchemical transformations. | The Mask of Gold and Lead empowers a ritualist with the ability to transmute raw materials. The mask itself is almost always metallic in nature, often set with jewels. All the materials used to make it are repeatedly purified in baths of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]], and some of the finest masks are said to be constructed with substances that have been themselves subjected to alchemical transformations. It is rare to find a Mask of Gold and Lead that does not incorporate [[Xun]], the rune of transformation, often on the forehead of the mask. The rune is often concealed, however - worked into a decorative design, or inscribed on the inside of the mask. While the mask usually covers the entire face, another common design is that of a lower face mask (covering the mouth, nose and chin), often with simple filters incorporated to protect the wearer when they interact with dangerous substances. | ||
In [[Wintermark]], the [[Kallavesi]] favour masks in the form of ravens or magpies (for their connection to the Imperial virtues of [[wisdom]] and [[prosperity]]), while [[Varushka|Varushkan]] mystics prefer masks in the shape of squirrels or bees - both ''Silver Squirrel'' or ''Golden Bee'' are names associated with this magical item. In both [[the Brass Coast]] and [[Highguard]], specially prepared veils weighted with [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]] and coloured with [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]] are employed, wrapped around the face and head either as a shroud or a tagelmust. | |||
These talismans are sometimes referred to as an "Alchemists Refrain". While they usually take the form of masks, a few of these [[Category:Foci|foci]] are crafted in the form of a jewelled brooch depicting a pestle and mortar, cauldron or alembic (or a squirrel or bee, for Varushkan ritualists). A very few rare examples of actual tools exist - an inscribed metal flask or set of scales intended for ritual use in measuring or alchemically treating the target materials. | |||
As with all the magical masks, these foci are used to grant additional power to perform [[rituals|ritual]] magic. In this case, the ''Mask of Gold and Lead'' empowers the [[The_Eight-spoked_Wheel]] and [[The_Retrograde_Wheel]] rituals. Both rituals deal with the magical transmutation of one material into another. | |||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 2 March 2015
Description
The Mask of Gold and Lead empowers a ritualist with the ability to transmute raw materials. The mask itself is almost always metallic in nature, often set with jewels. All the materials used to make it are repeatedly purified in baths of beggar's lye, and some of the finest masks are said to be constructed with substances that have been themselves subjected to alchemical transformations. It is rare to find a Mask of Gold and Lead that does not incorporate Xun, the rune of transformation, often on the forehead of the mask. The rune is often concealed, however - worked into a decorative design, or inscribed on the inside of the mask. While the mask usually covers the entire face, another common design is that of a lower face mask (covering the mouth, nose and chin), often with simple filters incorporated to protect the wearer when they interact with dangerous substances.
In Wintermark, the Kallavesi favour masks in the form of ravens or magpies (for their connection to the Imperial virtues of wisdom and prosperity), while Varushkan mystics prefer masks in the shape of squirrels or bees - both Silver Squirrel or Golden Bee are names associated with this magical item. In both the Brass Coast and Highguard, specially prepared veils weighted with dragonbone and coloured with iridescent gloaming are employed, wrapped around the face and head either as a shroud or a tagelmust.
These talismans are sometimes referred to as an "Alchemists Refrain". While they usually take the form of masks, a few of these are crafted in the form of a jewelled brooch depicting a pestle and mortar, cauldron or alembic (or a squirrel or bee, for Varushkan ritualists). A very few rare examples of actual tools exist - an inscribed metal flask or set of scales intended for ritual use in measuring or alchemically treating the target materials.
As with all the magical masks, these foci are used to grant additional power to perform ritual magic. In this case, the Mask of Gold and Lead empowers the The_Eight-spoked_Wheel and The_Retrograde_Wheel rituals. Both rituals deal with the magical transmutation of one material into another.
Rules
- Form: Ritual Masks (Talisman).
- Effect: Gain 1 rank for The Eight-Spoked Wheel and The Retrograde Wheel rituals
- Materials: Crafting a Mask of Gold and Lead requires three measures of beggar's lye, four measures of dragonbone and nine measures of iridescent gloaming. It takes one month to make one of these items.