The Wailing Siren
Item Type Contraband
The music box's haunting tune draws the attention of a restless ghost linked to its melody.
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Effects
- Playing the melody can unsettle witnesses, imposing a -1 bonus on their morale rolls for 1 hour.
- Once per score, the crew can use the box to cast a ghostly illusion or distract enemies.
Description
An ornate brass music box encrusted with tarnished gears and dark, cracked glass, emitting a faint oily glow; it plays melodies that unsettle the soul and linger like a ghost.
Hook
The music box's haunting tune draws the attention of a restless ghost linked to its melody.
Origin
Stolen from a haunted manufactory, hidden beneath layers of eldritch enchantments
GM Notes
- Consider how the unsettling music influences NPCs and environment reactions.
- The ghostly connection could lead to a spectral encounter or quest.
- Use the box’s eerie glow and cracked exterior to evoke a haunted, Victorian-industrial feel.