Echoes of Desire
Object
Item Type Object
The compass often points away from what you want but toward what you need—beware its influence.
- Spot Use Dr
- Presence DR14 to discern true craving
Cost
50s
Description
A cracked, tarnished compass with a gilded arrow that flickers erratically, shimmering with a strange, unplaceable light.
Effect
Grants +2 to Presence tests to identify what others truly desire; active only when pointed toward one's own longing.
Hook
The compass often points away from what you want but toward what you need—beware its influence.
Notes
It hums softly when near a strong desire; becomes heavier with each wish unfulfilled.
GM Notes
- Use to reveal NPC motivations or player obsessions.
- May cause characters to pursue dangerous quests driven by obsession.
- Can be cursed, leading to misguided pursuits or madness.