The Amulet of Ravenkins is a rare and powerful artifact that has been shrouded in mystery and mythology for centuries. It is said to possess magical properties and is believed to bring good luck and protection to its wearer. According to ancient legends, the amulet was created by a powerful wizard who had the ability to communicate with ravens. These intelligent creatures were known for their ability to warn of impending danger and bring messages from the spirit world. The wizard used their feathers and enchanted them with his magical abilities, creating the Amulet of Ravenkins. The amulet is often depicted as a small pendant or charm, featuring a raven in flight or perched on a branch.
Regarding the Morninglord/Mother Night split, I think it kinda makes more sense to make it Ravenia/Baba Lysaga more than Barov/Ravenia. Barov was a scumbag, if you look at what he did with the dusk elves under Rahadin's entry. (The dusk elf displacement/genocide didn't start with Strahd. )
The Lesser Evil wrote Regarding the Morninglord Mother Night split, I think it kinda makes more sense to make it Ravenia Baba Lysaga more than Barov Ravenia. The trauma experienced by the remainder of the state religion after the wedding and the slaughter of it s leadership in attendance led to a schism in the church, with the Ravenkin rejecting Mother Night as the cause of this calamity, which in itself was a seismic event, as the Ravenkin believed the Raven Queen to be their creator, and worshiping only Andral.
The amulet is often depicted as a small pendant or charm, featuring a raven in flight or perched on a branch. It is usually made of silver or another precious metal, adorned with intricate carvings and symbols. Some versions also incorporate gemstones or feathers, further enhancing its mystical appeal.
Therianthropy
The most famous example being the lycanthropes or "werewolves", the disease family known as therianthropy causes the inflicted to shift from humanoid form into an animal form under certain conditions. Most strains have two types of victims: those born with it and those who were infected later in life. The "natural" therianthropes are able to control their shifting and could infect others. Many natural were-beings are feared as a direct result of werewolves and their violent habits. The infected or inflicted therianthropes are typically forcibly shifted when a particular event happens, such as a full moon for a werewolf, but some versions do have similar levels of control to the natural ones (practice time being the only true barrier).
Transmission & Vectors
Blood and spit of someone born with the condition are the usual vectors, but magicians have long mastered replicating the process used to make one so curses manifesting as the disease are common enough.
Causes
The exact beginnings of the disease are debated. Some cite sources saying it was a curse put on a person who shamed the gods with just as many claiming it to be a gift. Generally, the idea of it having been both with a combination of other things is considered the truth.
Symptoms
An "allergy" to silver, healing so quickly from non-silvered non magical damage that it essentially never occurred, slight altering of personality in infected, and (of course) an ability to shift (completely and partly) into an animal without a spell.
Treatment
A creature born with the disease cannot be healed of it completely, but any wealthy or connected enough victim can have a mage create or find an amulet that cancels out the worst of the symptoms.
Post by The Lesser Evil » Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:59 am
Believers in the power of the amulet claim that wearing it can provide protection against negative energies, evil spirits, and even physical harm. It is said to act as a shield, deflecting any negative influences or psychic attacks directed at the wearer. In addition, the amulet is believed to enhance intuition and psychic abilities, making the wearer more attuned to the spiritual realm. Legend also suggests that the amulet can bring good fortune and success in various areas of life. It is believed to attract wealth, prosperity, and abundance, as well as foster creativity and inspiration. Some people wear the amulet during important events or rituals to enhance their chances of success and achieve their goals. While the amulet's powers remain largely mystical and unproven, it has gained popularity among spiritual seekers and collectors of ancient artifacts. Many people value the amulet for its aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. It is often worn as a personal talisman or kept as a cherished keepsake. Whether one believes in the magical properties of the Amulet of Ravenkins or not, its allure and mystery continue to captivate the imagination. As long as there are legends to be told and people seeking protection and good fortune, the amulet will remain an intriguing and coveted artifact in the realm of magic and mythology..
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