The Veil of the Hidden Eye
Artifact
Item Type Artifact
The investigator acquires the lantern to uncover hidden truths in a forsaken estate, but it begins to show them thing...
- Is Mythos
- Yes
- Sanity Cost
- 1d8
Properties
- Reveals invisible or hidden entities and writings when lit
- Projects faint, disturbing images in the immediate vicinity
- Cannot be used in total darkness without endangering the user
Description
A weathered, translucent lantern with an opaque, crystalline glass that pulses faintly with an unnatural light, seemingly shifting in color and shape when unobserved.
Hook
The investigator acquires the lantern to uncover hidden truths in a forsaken estate, but it begins to show them things they'd rather forget.
Mythos Connection
Bound to an eldritch watcher from beyond the stars that lurks just outside reality
GM Notes
- Each use reveals increasingly unsettling images and entities.
- The lantern’s glow distorts, hinting at cosmic horrors when toggled.
- Be cautious: prolonged use can threaten the user’s sanity.