The Crimson Hourglass
Blood Artifact
Item Type Blood Artifact
This hourglass's sands begin to turn black whenever a powerful blood bond is broken nearby.
Properties
- Allows user to gauge blood potency and freshness within a 50-foot radius
- Can siphon a small fraction of vitae from a willing or bound subject once per night
Description
A sleek obsidian hourglass filled with ever-shifting scarlet sand, marking the ebb of vitae within its bearer.
Hook
This hourglass's sands begin to turn black whenever a powerful blood bond is broken nearby.
History
Crafted in renaissance Italy, passed through the hands of several Toreador and Lasombra, whispering secrets of expired pacts and faded bloodlines.
GM Notes
- Useful for vampires tracking rival feedings or betrayals.
- Can be a bargaining chip between factions seeking blood superiority.
- The color shift can foreshadow upcoming conflict or reveal hidden alliances.