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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Celanthrîm

    Celanthrîma are sometimes known as Orbs of Clairvoyance, or rarely as The Orbs of SightThe name of these orbs come from celon, "falcon," + thrûm, "perception, sight," sometimes thus called a falconspy. A Celanthrîm allows the user to perceive (that is, both see and hear) events at a great distance. The distance at which one can gaze is theoretically infinite, however, the farther away one looks, the greater the force of will and concentration that is required. Operating the Orb is draining, and requires a source of constant spiritual energy. 
    To operate, the user must first position themselves around the Orb in the direction they wish to gaze. Then they must focus on the magnitude of distance they wish to look. Users often prefer to have the Celanthrîm located in a high tower to more easily see into rooms, and over obstacles. The device does not work by simply picturing a location, nor can it look forwards or backwards in time. It also will not automatically follow a moving target, so its focus of gaze must be manipulated manually. Usage of the orb is very complicated and is said to take years of practice to master. 
    Though the first thrûmic orbs to be created are said to have been Celanthrîma, the artisanry needed to craft new falconspies has been lost for many centuries. The closest that a modern artificer can manage are Ulthrûma or Oëthrûma, lesser orbs of listening and sight.
    Legend states that Celanthrîma, when used correctly, may permit the viewer to see into the past or future, but that the art of it's usage as it is now known is broken, or incomplete.

Honey, Pus

    Pus Honey is a type of slime mold that lives in symbiosis with Pus Bees. The slime is green and ooze-like. If left in one spot, it can be seen to move in the direction of shade over the course of several hours, always attempting to escape the light. Consumption of the Honey raw is not advised- particularly during colder months, Pus Bees live within the honey to overwinter, and consumption of live pus bees results in puking sickness. The honey is eaten raw, cooked, or brewed into beverages, to produce hallucinations and psychosis, which may last for several hours. Certain cultures use the honey for this purpose as a part of religious practices.
    The Honey is quite cold hardy, but tolerates heat very poorly. Boiling will kill the honey immediately, and it will begin to sour if left out for more than a couple hours.
    Soured Pus Honey may be processed into Snot Wine. This beverage is considered a delicacy among Hob Goblins. The drink has a more loose, translucent quality to it than the living honey, and is usually somewhat sweetened with sugar. The sour, bitter taste is very off putting, but the alcoholic buzz, mixed with the more mild, mellow psychosis that lingers from the Honey is said to be quite soothing.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Azag Baba

 Also called the Hellgate, this portal to hell began the Demon War when it was opened. Azag Baba was crafted from the forked tongue of Menopherog.

Aptothrûm

    Also known as an Orb of Tactition. Not to be confused with the Osomnuathrîm, which is unique and permits tactition (as well as other subtler sensations) at great distances. Apothrûma, because of their limited range, are not considered terribly useful. Paired with another orb of the same type, two apothrûma can be used like linked ulthrûma or oëthrûma as a device to be used remotely. Joined this way, a user may "feel" the immediate surroundings of the orb at the other end of the link. Although these pairings have certain niche practical uses (one end of the pair disguised as a doorknob, for instance), these devices are most frequently used by lovers. In this application, they are sometimes known as touchstones.

Aäâtoma

    1. (Deity) Aäâtoma is an ancient god of the highelven culture. The rare stem aäâtua in this usage likely means "unyielding" or perhaps "incorruptible." Aäâtoma is known for having a mighty weapon, which bore the same name as he. (see def. 2.) It is the blade Aäâtoma and it's wielder who slice open the belly of the earth each morning to set the dawn free.
    Aäâtoma is an integral part of the mythical cycle of the sun. Swallowed by the great mouth Ŵm, the sun lies all night in the belly of the underworld, until it is cut free in the morning by Aäâtoma, the blood of the earth casting the sky red.

    2. (Weapon) Aäâtoma is the weapon wielded by the mythological figure that shares its name, Aäâtoma. (see def. 1.) It is sometimes described as a greatsword, or in other myths as a sickle. The weapon is said to be indestructable, unable to be bent, chipped, or dulled, so that Aäâtoma, its weilder, may go on gutting the earth each morning for the day to begin.