# Artifact Descriptions

## BLACK BLOOD

A large vial filled with an oily and sticky black substance.

It is said this liquid was gathered from a tainted spring in the depths of the earth. Those who drink it gain a peculiar ability: when killed, their spirit will not return to the stream of souls that permeates the world. Instead, they will retain their conscience and remain bound to the land of the living.

Why anyone would choose such a fate remains a mystery, however...

## DEAD MAN'S ZENIT

It resembles an ancient gold coin, save for the skull on its back. Easily lost or misplaced, this unassuming gold coin appears worn by age. Many who see the shining skull on its flip side would laugh it out as a coinsmith's prank, but old sailors would urge them to let the thing sink to the bottom of the ocean: an old legend tells of an indestructible golden coin whose bearer may command an army of ghostly pirates in exchange for their own soul.

## FINAL FEATHER

This beautiful feather shines with the colors of the rainbow. Countless scholars have debated the nature and origin of this forearm-sized feather but were unable to find an answer. Only two things are certain: it's the last of its kind, and several legends suggest it can be crushed into a light powder that can resurrect a recently fallen creature.

Up until now, no one has gathered the courage to put that legend to the test, especially because it would mean destroying the feather.

## HELM OF THOUGHTS

Fashioned from the skull of an unknown beast, this helm is surprisingly light. Whoever wears this artifact can effortlessly sense the surface thoughts and emotions of surrounding people. By focusing their attention and using an action, the wearer can read the thoughts of a specific living creature. While using the dreadful power of this artifact, the target only feels a faint tingling sensation at the base of their skull, unaware that their mind is being read.