Known only to those with magical talent (and invited guests), the Arcane Auctions are held yearly, usually in different cities. At these auctions, no moral bounds inhibit anything sold- the bones of a widow, shards of a dragon egg, splinters of a saint's sword, secret plans to an abyssal citadel- and by mutual agreement, no party may offer violence to one another, on pain of violent retribution from all parties involved, and then permanent expulsion. Given that this audience typically includes at least three archmages and more than a few celestials and fiends, this retribution is quite a threat.
With a capering Arcanoloth serving as master of ceremonies and hurrying the auctions along, no offer is off the table, so long as it has value to someone. Here are some of the items which might be on offer this year, and the details you would receive at the auction: 1 - The Axe of Xalkux: With blades of jagged green glass and a brass handle, this double-bitted axe glows brightly. Some say this weapon was the weapon that slew the Lich King Xalkux, while others maintain that it was his personal weapon. Either way, this weapon has an aura of strong evocation and necromancy magic and is in near-mint condition. Tested recently on slaves, with a result of three out of three casualties, it has a proven track record of fatality and lethal efficiency. Starting bids beginning at eight soul coins! 2 - Shards of the First Light: A small wooden crate of bright glass shards allegedly broken from the first light of Creation. These pieces can be used as spell components at great value, or you could try gluing them back together, I guess? Those guys up the back from the Prince of Night's court have been eyeing these all day, I'd get in early if you can! 3 - The Sun Helm: Taken from the Solar Asteroth after he was defeated in battle, and he's still looking sore about it over there on the left. As light as a feather, stronger than mithril, and blessed with the the beinons of the Seven Mounting Heavens themselves. Good luck bidding, I'm sure he won't wreak vengeance upon you or generations of your descendants! 4 - The Curse Codex: A tome clad in sheets of bronze and warding runes, this tome allegedly holds the seventy-seven curses of the witch Gornennak. With these, you can level or lift any of the curses detailed. Need to cure your grandfather of the wandering mumps, or change the reason you wake up in the morning, drenched in sweat and blood and other people's gore, Roger? Just get your bids in early and often! 5 - The Godcleaver: This knife was said to have been forged to spill the blood of the gods themselves. Get ready, the Stygian delegation at the back has tried to steal it three times this afternoon already and they've got that look in their lack of eyes that says they'll try again. If you want it, be ready to wear the ire of the deities themselves, but you'll be equipped to defend yourself well. 6 - Thirkaz' Amulet: This is the phylactery of the lich Dread Thirkaz over there, who's still regenerating his body. Holding this might make you able to resist his magic, but he certainly won't be happy about it- in fact, he's sending me a message by telepathy to tell me about the vengeance he'll take right now. Good luck and the gods bless your bid! Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 18 November 2021. Comments are closed.
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