The Hourglass of Echoed Despair
Item Type Object
It quietly measures emotional decay, revealing hidden despair in those who dare to look.
- Is Scroll
- No
- Spot Use Dr
- Presence DR14 to examine
Cost
50s
Description
A tarnished, blackened hourglass with cracked glass and no sand inside; it pulses faintly with a dull, oppressive hum.
Effect
Reveals the lingering weight of unspoken sorrows; d4 psychic damage on contact, victims lose 1d6 Morale unless they succeed on Presence DR14.
Hook
It quietly measures emotional decay, revealing hidden despair in those who dare to look.
GM Notes
- Use as a plot device to uncover lost memories or hidden weakness.
- Can be cursed: using it may drain the user's morale or sanity.
- Encounters might involve the entity guarding the hourglass, a despair-imbued guardian.