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Psijic Codex: List of Dead Drops

Author: 
Anonymous

Though they may be hidden well,
I see where these relics dwell.
In order to stop this shadowy theft,
One must go to Summerset.

The Lantern of Lies, with malicious glow,
Can be found by the rocks of Welenkin Cove.
Within the crevice of coral stone,
Where coral crabs have made their home.

The Heart of the Indrik, near water deep,
Lies behind the walls of Cey-Tarn Keep.
Behind trees numbered one and three,
One can find this relic easily.

The relic of compulsive note,
Sits next to a ready boat.
Search the Alinor Dock's rightmost pier,
For the Silver-Tongued Quill sits near.

In Rellenthil, home of players great,
The Unraveling Staff lies in wait.
Beneath a bridge, by gentle creek,
You'll find the relic that you seek.

Near the Rellenthil wayshrine,
Sits a skull without a spine.
The Skull of Minor Cursing hides,
On cliff's edge, near sinkhole wide.

The Shadowcutter Blade was hauled,
By jagged stone and waterfall.
East of the ruins of Ald Mora,
Hides this relic of deadly aura.

The Soulkeeper's Urn was laid to rest,
In a town that's neither east nor west.
Behind Russafeld's grand estate,
You'll find this relic hides in wait.

The Chest of Condemnation overlooks,
One of Ebon Stadmont's burbling brooks.
Seek a broken archway there,
To find this cursed relic rare.

Near the Illumination Academy,
Hides another relic of tragedy.
You'll find the Never-Ending Scroll,
Beside the bridge that has no toll.

Within the ruins of Corgrad Wastes,
The Inescapable Helm awaits.
Look beneath a twisted tree,
Near water flowing from the sea.

Overlooking the coral queen,
In a small forest, so serene,
The Sticky-Fingered Lute shall be,
Hidden near a royal hatchery.

On Northern beach, by waterfall,
Placed against a stony wall,
Beyond where angry gryphons pace,
Hides the Fan of False-Face.

Between a ruined Direnni home,
And a pass of past King's bold,
Near rock knoll, beneath purple leaves,
You'll find the Pillow of Sweet Dreams

Watched by a harmonious monastery,
At the base of the tower, which sits by the sea,
At the end of a wall that holds back the tides,
The Mirror of Fatal Premonition hides.

Beyond the confines of Shimmerene's walls,
Where you can hear seabird calls,
Beside stacked stones with a mossy blush,
Awaits the Monochrome Paintbrush

The Hourglass of Perceived Time,
Waits by Eastern water brine.
Hidden within the forest of coral,
You'll find this relic, so immoral.

Southeast of where a geyser spews,
By the shipwreck of a smuggling crew,
The Jaunt of the Jilted lies in wait,
This relic of horrific gait.

North of the clearing Alaxon'ald,
A relic of great thirst was hauled.
The Ever-Filling Chalice lies,
Behind a beast of feathery hide.

The Chestplate of Desiccation awaits,
Left of Sunhold's mighty gates.
Where white wall meets mossy stone,
Sits this one relic, all alone.

Right outside Artaeum's door,
South of the temple where imps soar,
The Shattering Sword awaits you there,
This tricky relic of fight unfair.

Pillow of Sweet Dreams

Author: 
Honoria Aurrus

Poem by Honoria Aurrus
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Head upon my pillow rest
Sweet dreams play behind my eyes
I long once more for sleep to come
For day would drown me with its lies

My lover lays beside me then
Her smile bright, her skin aglow
Death cannot contain her then
But morning comes and she must go

I will sleep once more
And never wake
My soul this night
Shall take

The Shadowcutter Blade

Author: 
Anonymous

Sermon of Priestess Endunore
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

And so Syrabane crafted the blade and named it Shadowcutter, for it would pierce even unnatural darkness. Eager to show the wonders of his creation, he demonstrated before a friend.

"Here," Syrabane told him, "look upon your shadow on this wall. See as I cleft it in twain."

As his friend stared into the shadow, Syrabane held the glowing blade high. With one mighty stroke he sliced downwards, and an arc of light was pushed forth. And indeed, the shadow was cut in half.

However, the friend crumpled to his knees. Syrabane rushed to the mer's side, but it was too late. The darkness within him, the darkness which belongs to all man and mer, had been cleft in twain as well. His soul had been pierced. And so he was killed.

The Inescapable Helm

Author: 
Ghrash

Journal of Ghrash
Excerpts Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Day 107

I've accepted that this helm may never come off. Tusk it all, but if that isn't the truth. It's proven to be just as indestructible as the dungheap who sold it to me said it was. Tried all manner of blacksmiths, and not one could do a damn thing.

Day 245

Saw another mage today. Like all the others, she seemed interested. Hemmed and hawed, read some of her books. Tried all manner of spells. Nothing happened, of course. She recommended a friend, but I've long since learned to get my hopes up.

Day 487

This tusking itch won't go away. Tried everything. Must have dunked my head in ice water a thousand times this morning alone. Just my luck that inn bed would be covered in lice.

Day 682

This is my last entry. Every time I write and see just how useless everything is, I just—There's no hope for me now. How am I gonna live like this? Who'll want to start a family with someone with a helm stuck to their head? Think I'll join an army or some such. The lower the odds, the better. I'd rather die in battle then live one more day like this.

The Restricted List of Noble Artifacts

Author: 
Anonymous

It is fitting that only persons of noble birth take glory in the refined enchantments of these devices, and not that peasants, or rabble, or animals, or merchants take nor touch them, that they might take harm thereby, being coarsened and vulgarized by such ill-use.

The BattleAxe of Noble Red Wisdom bears enchantments enhancing the skills of DESTRUCTION, and casts the spell of Teleport.
The BattleAxe of Noble Swiftblade bears enchantments enhancing the skills of SHORTBLADE, and casts the spell of Jumping.
The Broadsword of Noble Leaping grants benefits in the disciplines of JUMPING, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Jumping.
The Broadsword of Noble Unseen Wisdom grants benefits in the disciplines of THAUMATURGY, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Medium Cure Health.
The Claymore of Noble Fleetness affords some abilities in the arts of RUNNING, and casts the spell of Running.
The Claymore of Noble Unknown Wisdom affords some abilities in the arts of MYSTICISM, and casts the spell of Major Cure Health.
The CrossBow of Noble Sureflight affords some abilities in the arts of MISSILE, and casts the spell of Medium Shield.
The Dagger of Noble Stalking grants benefits in the disciplines of STEALTH, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Minor Cure Health.
The Dagger of Noble Green Wisdom grants benefits in the disciplines of RESTORATION, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Minor Shield.
The Javelin of the Noble Dolphin bears enchantments enhancing the skills of SWIMMING, and casts the spell of Medium Cure Health.
The LongBow of Noble Smiting grants benefits in the disciplines of BLUNTWEAPON, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Medium Shield.
The Longsword of Noble Surprise bears enchantments enhancing the skills of BACKSTABBING, and casts the spell of Major Cure Health.
The Longsword of Noble Golden Wisdom bears enchantments enhancing the skills of ALTERATION, and casts the spell of Minor Cure Health.
The Mace of the Noble Horny Fist affords some abilities in the arts of HANDTOHAND, and casts the spell of Teleport.
The Short Sword of the Noble Swimmer affords some abilities in the arts of SWIMMING, and casts the spell of Medium Cure Health.
The Short Sword of Noble Silver Wisdom affords some abilities in the arts of ILLUSION, and casts the spell of Medium Shield.
The ShortBow of Noble Deep Biting bears enchantments enhancing the skills of AXE, and casts the spell of Minor Shield.
The WarAxe of Noble Hewing grants benefits in the disciplines of LONGBLADE, and, when striking a target, casts the spell of Running.

The Ever-Filling Chalice

Author: 
Anonymous

Carved Inscription
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Whoever shall drink from this chalice will know a great thirst. They shall indulge their craving, never ending. And then they shall drown upon its sweet waters.

Mirror of Fatal Premonition

Author: 
Anonymous

Final Testament of Tandyefae
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

It happened. It happened, it happened. The scar. The scar on my cheek, it's there. There, on my cheek, and now I know that my end is soon. I'm going to die.

I knew I should have never looked into that mirror, but my curiosity was too great. I thought for sure I would look back to see an old man, but the eyes that stared back were the same. Only eighty years old and staring back at my own death. The only difference—that scar on my cheek.

I thought I was being careful. No fencing, no riding, no strenuous activities. But yesterday, at the market, I tripped over a cobblestone. Of all the blasted things! And now the scars there, and—I'm going to die. The mirror knew, the mirror saw, and so marks my death.

I want my family to know I love them so very much, but there's no escaping my fate. Please, if you have any common sense, destroy that mirror. Before it destroys you.

Skull of Minor Cursing

Author: 
Anonymous

Sales Pitch of Anonymous Khajiiti Merchant
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Now, we all have someone we do not like, yes? Not hate, of course, just someone who has done you a disservice perhaps. Wronged you in some way. You do not wish death upon them, but a little inconvenience? A little trouble? Well, this one has what you need!

This Skull of Minor Cursing does it all. Severe foot fungus! Moderately uncomfortable nightmares! Incurable hiccups! Guaranteed to make your intended victim hopping mad. And for a fair price, too.

The Silver-Tongued Quill

Author: 
Thieves Guild Master Laisif

Missive of Thieves Guild Master Laisif
Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Orzdurg,

We have to cancel the plan. That skeeving mage has done us real dirty. You would think our previous threats would be enough, but there we go. Next I see him, I'll make sure to acquaint him with the sharp end of my axe. For now, just know that the quill's useless, at least for our needs.

Our troubles with the darn thing are twofold. First, the mage never told us that whoever used the quill would also believe what they wrote! Which hey, perhaps we could work around, if we had any control with what was written. It's a tricky enchantment, whatever it is. Had to tie down the last two fools who attempted to write with it. The quill convinced one to jump off a tall roof, and the other to—well, let's just say it's getting creative. Rather not repeat it.

I'd say we should throw the cursed thing in a river, but it could prove to be worth something to someone. I'll try to get a client stupid enough to buy such a thing. There's always collectors for this stuff, you just got to know where to look.

The Soulkeeper's Urn

Author: 
Anonymous

Carved Inscription
Translated and Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir

Warning: Dangerous spirits contained within. Take ceremonious precautions before opening. Warding spells to be applied every seven moon cycles. Handle with care. Do not wash with hot water.