Illusion prop

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An illusion prop is an item that triggers a number of magical effects (elemental magic, for instance) that surround a character (e.g. a vortex of scarlet flames) when the item is worn. The effect becomes part of the description when the character is LOOKed at, appearing below features, Teras ash (if applicable), or tattoos/piercings (if applicable), and above the injuries section. There is no mechanical benefit provided by an illusion prop's magical effect; it is for aesthetic purposes only.

A custom illusion prop is a rare, delayed service that must be approved by QC. Event specifics, the offering GM, and any number of other variables, will determine whether only some or all of the messaging (wear message, remove message, and LOOK description) can be customized. Some releases may have more restrictions than others, and there is no guarantee that all of these options will be available for a single customization.

Illusion props premiered in 2017 as prizes found in the magical cubes at Summit Academy. Redeemable elemental certificates were used for custom props, and other items were used for pre-made props.

Analyze

You analyze your silver-edged relic and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.

The creator has also provided the following information:

The silver-edged relic is an Illusion Prop that will project minor illusions around you when worn.  It is set to:

  Adds "Tiny mist-winged butterflies flutter about her form in a showcase of vibrant colors." before the appearance of your health.

You get the distinct impression that the silver-edged relic itself may freely be altered by almost any merchant, but not the illusions that it creates.

You get no sense of whether or not the relic may be further lightened.

Usage

Verb First Third
REMOVE You delicately remove {item}, and {a vortex of scarlet flames} coiling around you disappears. Person delicately removes {item), and {a vortex of scarlet flames} coiling around him/her disappears.
WEAR You carefully {put item on body part}, and {wisps of scarlet flames} begin to coil around you. As Person {puts item on body part}, {wisps of scarlet flames} begin to coil around him/her.

Character Description Placement

Character features
Teras ash (if applicable)
Tattoo and piercings (if applicable)
Illusion prop magical effect
Injuries or "in good shape"
Illusion prop Information
Type Fluff
Feature altering
Item Classification Accessory
Item(s) Applied to Jewelry
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep
Feature(s) Altered Extra line
Customizable Yes
Custom Illusion
Original Release Venue Summit Academy
Original Release Year 2017
Item Verbs
REMOVE WEAR