Favorite Achaean possession

Talysin

Im curious what everyone's favorite possession is in Achaea. Please provide the dropped, inventory, and examined descriptions to share! May be wise to exclude item numbers, etc.

Talysin's blackjack.

Inventory: a tacky blackjack covered in green glitter.
Dropped: A sparkling pile of fabric and green glitter lies here, resembling a blackjack.
Examined: Sparkling brilliantly in any amount of light, this gaudy blackjack is coated in green glitter. Teardrop-shaped, it has a massive head filled with inexpensive lead shot. The handle is sticky and dirty, consisting of a deflated red balloon wrapped tightly around its base. The stitching around the sides is inconsistent and worn, leaving room for pieces of lead shot to fall through. This blackjack was obviously pieced together in a hurry.
It weighs about 1 pounds and 0 ounce(s).

Sena

Can't really decide between my sceptre (which I haven't thought of a good customisation for yet) or my custom bow.

Appearance: a blackened asymmetrical bow
Dropped: An oddly-shaped bow of blackened wood has been left here.
Examined: This oddly-shaped bow is expertly fashioned from blackened cherry wood and bamboo laminate. At an imposing seven and a half feet in length when strung, this weapon easily surpasses a regular human's height, yet the material renders it almost as light as a regular bow. Drawing the eye immediately is its irregular curvature. With the grip of the bow positioned at two-thirds of the distance from the upper tip, the resulting shape is that of a bow with a longer upper limb than the lower, allowing for ease of horseback and kneeling forms of archery. A string of ramie fibre joins the two ends of the bow, reverse-twisted to provide extra strength and durability for protracted use. Scattered throughout the length of the bow are small patches of scale-like patterns, some resembling fish scales while others resemble snakeskin, delicately etched into the wood with silver leaf.

Appearance: a Sceptre of Renewal
Dropped: A Sceptre of Renewal has been cast aside here.
Examined: Carved from a single branch of deadfall and no longer than two feet in length, this sceptre displays conflicting dual properties. One end is clean and fresh, its surface polished until the grain shines through in rings of gold and tan. The opposite end, however, is dull and dead, showing no colour other than varying shades of grey, where flakes chip freely away from the gnarled surface.
It is fully charged, pulsing faintly with life.
Function: Can be used to fully cure someone else of all afflictions (certain afflictions excluded, can't use it on yourself), takes 2 Achaean days to recharge.

Kinilan

Tough one. You pick up a lot of crap over the years. My favorite though has to be my spyglass that @Taraus gave me.

Inv
A spyglass crafted from salvaged wreckage.

Dropped
A sinister spyglass rolls on the ground here, fallen from the pirate's hand.

Examined
Pieced together by an innovative hand, this portentous spyglass hosts a variety
of disparate materials, each originating from a different source. Crafted from
the salvaged wreckage of sunken vessels, each part serves as testament to the
skill of the captain who sent the protesting bones beneath. The nesting,
graduated tubes that form the lens shaft have been made from several slender
strips of wood, each differing in hue and grain quality. The miniature staves
have been carefully fitted to form the sleek barrel shape, and tiny bands of
copper and brass hold the cylinders together. Like the natural material of the
body, the metals used on the spyglass vary in colour and texture; brightly
polished and glinting in some places, heavily pocked and verdigrised in others.
Three tendril-thin strips of sail canvas have been braided to form a fine rope,
the lanyard fastened to one end of the glass, allowing it to be hung from a belt
or wrist.

Melodie

Ugh I am so bad at this. I like all of my things!

I can narrow it down to two, but I definitely can't do better than that. The necklace from Melodie's angel, Laurette, and the bloodsworn ribbon that returned to Melodie by surprise (which, this isn't the exact copy obviously, I moulded it into an armband for a customisation). First was created by Deucalion (I believe), and second, while based entirely in my own ideas, was designed by the lovely Taraus.


Appearance: a golden necklace with a shimmering crystal orb pendant
Dropped: A golden necklace with a shimmering crystal orb pendant is discarded here.
Examined: Golden chain links make up the majority of this simple, yet elegant necklace. Of moderate weight, the links are somewhat stylized and link together in a complex, woven pattern. The only adornment on the chain is a single, sparkling crystal sphere mounted within a small, white marble rose. Carved to look as if it is fully in bloom, the rose shimmers when moved about, a result of tiny impurities in the stone. The sphere itself gleams gently, a few motes of glowing white light dancing about within it.


Appearance: a blood-stained armband of tattered silk
Dropped: A twisted length of stained silk is cast aside, no longer serving as an armband.
Examined: Woven from countless strands of orbweaver silk and just over a yard in length, this once-pristine devotional ribbon now serves as a symbolic armband, tied tightly around the bicep of the wearer. Only faintly resembling its original gleaming white hue, the tattered material now hosts almost gruesome rust-coloured staining, the result of exposure to bloodshed. Just visible through the sanguine discolouration are tiny glimmers of an ornate gold embroidery, giving the piece an occasional sparkle, the barest reminder of its former elegance. The ends are ripped and frayed, the delicate threads of the weave threatening to come entirely unraveled, saved only by the double-knot that fastens the item in place.

Edit: Just realized both of these things are priest-related, weep.

Sobriquet

Easy for me. The quiver I got when @Griffel and I helped Atlantia build the Ivory Tower.

a quiver bearing the crest of the Ivory Mark

Carved from a portion of a mammoth's tusk, hollowed out and polished to a dull shine, this quiver is 

fitted with a thick suede strap that can be comfortably slung across the back. Decorative patterns 

set in gold line the top and bottom of the container, inlaid in flowing, delicate curves. On one 

side of the quiver, at the very centre, the image of a pair of wings arched to form the shape of a 

wreath is carved into the ivory with exquisite detail.

and my pet:

E'thernal, the black crystalline crocodile

A true colossus of the animal world, his large black crystalline body has a mosaic of scales and 

bumps covering the length and breadth of his enormous frame. His massive body is of a deep midnight 

black, as though it was carved from onyx, and the overlap of scales appear almost translucent. 

Wherever its hide meets the light at just the right angle, it reveals a shimmering rainbow of 

colours dancing rhythmically on the surface.  His eyes appear sunken, obscured slightly by the 

ridged outline of the skull, and are a deep, bewitching pearlescent blue in colour, with no 

indication of the direction of sight. Jagged jet-black teeth can be seen protruding from his closed 

mouth, and his four thick-set legs end with wickedly sharp-looking claws. A massive tapered tail has 

three long, scaly ridges, meeting together at the tip. The underside displays a momentary flash of 

an oily rainbow colour as it sways sluggishly from side to side.  His quiet demeanour and seemingly 

apathetic nature do nothing to hide the sheer arrogance and confidence emanating from this behemoth 

of a creature.

I love all my unique decks too, but that Quiver means the most to Sobby and something I am proud of. 

Tharvis

Hrm, from a RP standpoint, that'd be this little thing 

the mark of the Silver wing

Made of lustrous silver, this mark rests upon the back of your left hand, burned into the flesh permanently and scarring the surrounding skin. Warm to the touch, the metal is flexible like quicksilver and allows the hand ligaments to flex and grip without being restricted. The mark depicts the wing of a condor, fully spread with each flight-feather fully detailed down to the individual barbs. The mark serves as a symbol of office for the champion of the Skylord's order.

Ourania

@Scarlatti.

Bluef

I was going to go with my willow-embroidered quiver, slender black bow and the nightmare whose nebulous horsehair makes up the bowstring, but on second thought I think these two items are probably my/Bluef's favourites for RP-reasons:

a long broomstick of ancient ash

A long broomstick of ancient ash floats upon an unseen breeze here.

Fashioned from ancient ash and hollowed completely so that it is nearly weightless, this gnarled broomstick responds to air currents too subtle to detect. Flecks of sage and hyssop petals are strewn across its fine birch bristles. Bound with inky black willow, the gathered twigs at the besom's base shift and stir with the slightest breeze.

a black swan-shaped bindi

A black swan-shaped bindi lies here, barely noticable.

When inspected closely, this small insignia appears to be sculpted delicately from obsidian, with tiny intricate details and parchment thinness. The swan is depicted facing forward, wings lifted and stretched to their full extension. The exquisite craftsmanship seems to have rendered each feather in detail in the translucent stone. When pressed to the skin, the insignia bonds instantly, intended to rest just above the space between the brows.

Aodfionn

RIP Conquering Waves.

Anedhel

Anedhel's destrier, Roheryn. Bonus points if you catch the reference (Yes, I'm -that- shameless).

Tillie

I really love all the pieces I found for Tillie to wear, and the descriptions people wrote up - but come to think of it, she doesn't have any really momento-esque possessions (Lost Salvation certainly would've been, but ...*weep*)

...Now I want to make well-worn dance shoes or something. 

Shirszae

There are a number of things Shirsz likes a lot for different reasons, but the two things she values the most are probably her harp and the quill that identifies her as a Scarlattan.

Appearance : a consecrated ebon harp enshrined in snow blossoms
Dropped : A heady scent permeates the finely carved quartz of an harp here.
Examined: Possessed of a rare clarity, a handsome shard of black quartz twists into the body of an elegant harp. Delicate veins course through the dark crystal in a crackle of opalescence, fading at the crown to make way for the bell-shaped blooms of a dozen snow blossoms. The tiny flowers trail down the instruments pillar, thinning as they descend: the final floret rests in the open palm of the Muse of Tragedy, her form carved from the column in exquisite detail. Twin portrayals of the Muse of Storytelling coil about the base, depicted in direct opposition: on the left, she exudes a calm, serene disposition, and on the right she displays a markedly tomboyish demeanour. Boasting a pronounced curvature, the neck of the harp bears the reclined form of the Muse of Music, her hand reaching toward a set of gold and crimson strings. Truly unique, the instrument exists as a beguiling work of passion and devotion to the Arts.

Appearance : an iridescent quartz quill wristlet
Examined: Shimmering with a fragile iridescence, the quartz barbs of this calamus fan into curled, puissant lengths. A central inlay of celestite leads to a sharpened writing point, and a golden chain winds around the feather's shaft, enabling the Great Bard's sigil to be worn. Weighting the chain's end, a petite lyre charm boasts a full set of ethereal strings, perfect in miniature. Radiant and colourful, the quill sheds a silvery incandescence on its surroundings, wistfully shedding the imbued artistic essence.

Melodie

I might have to steal "enshrined" for something in the near future, @Shirszae.

Please don't hit me.

Dunn

"medalxxxx"                           a silver medal with crossing swords

Made from solid silver, this round medallion glints in the light. Two crossing 

swords adorns the front of the medal, accompanied by the heraldic arms of the 

Divine Order of Matsuhama below them. Engraved into the metal below the symbols 

is the number "567".

It weighs 6 ounce(s).

@Tanris gave this to me awhile back before he *sniff* left us. He won it in a Matsuhama tournament. Love you, bro.

Jhui

Clementius made this for the winner of a bandersnatch way back in the day that I won.

"packxxxx"          a pack woven from the leaves of Yggdrasil

Delicate threads of silvery mithril have been threaded through slender pinnate leaves of emerald 

green, plucked from the uppermost branches of the World Tree itself, to form this pack. The bag 

shimmers lightly along its surface, giving it a dew-touched appearance. Tiny red berries hang from 

the knapsack in bundles. Woven from the bark of the Tree, the pack's straps are sewn on with the 

same shining thread, and an oaken buckle on each allows the band to be adjusted. An ornate, swirling 

pattern has been embossed in auburn on the main flap of the bag.

It weighs 5 ounce(s).



Maya made this because she felt sorry for me when I won a spin on the wheel and got a lump of coal for being on the team that won the first ever 'party duel' when they were introduced

coal73312           a misshapen lump of coal upon a slender mithril chain

This misshapen lump of coal appears good for not very much, not even flames. It dangles from the end 

of a slender mithril chain as testament to someone's ill luck, the gleaming, lovely metal causing 

the coal to appear even more unattractive in contrast.

It weighs about 1 pounds and 4 ounce(s).

It will reset to you.


Self explanatory

staffxxx            the Staff of Nicator

About six feet long and made of the finest golden wood, the Staff of Nicator is a legendary magical 

item. Given to Nicator upon his consolidation of power in the city of Seleucar years ago by Sarapis 

Himself, it has wondrous powers that increase the very potency of the bearer's body. Intricate 

carvings wreathe half the staff, while the other half has been polished to a smooth sheen. Jewels 

adorn the head of the staff.

It weighs about 5 pounds.

It bears the distinctive mark of Jhui.

It will reset to you.

Flair

For a long time I had an arrow that a Naga shot at me in the Revolution days in an attempt to assassinate Flair. @Santar stole it from me. Now I've got nothing.

Talysin

Flair said:

For a long time I had an arrow that a Naga shot at me in the Revolution days in an attempt to assassinate Flair. @Santar stole it from me. Now I've got nothing.

Man, fuck that guy.

Flair

Talysin said:

Flair said:

For a long time I had an arrow that a Naga shot at me in the Revolution days in an attempt to assassinate Flair. @Santar stole it from me. Now I've got nothing.

Man, fuck that guy.

Nah, Santar brings a sense of excitement and danger to the game that is fun. I should have had selfishness up

Talysin

I was just being a general bandwagoner :P. Was for lulz!

Gaia

I got very excited by the title of this thread, thinking I was about to stumble onto a collection of Achaea's most famous (for all the wrong reasons) possession stories.

Sadness. To keep it on track, however!

a blowpipe of petrified sap

Rich, golden amber curls into a slender blowpipe, ethereal glyphs dancing across the translucent 

mineral with an eerie, ghostly light. Wrapping below the mouthpiece, thin straps of leather loop 

across the instrument and secure at the tip, allowing for a reliable hold. Bands of preserved nettle 

and dried wheatgrass cling to the glistening stem, twisting into gnarled, natural knots.

Strata

Talysin said:

Talysin's blackjack.

Dunn said:

"medalxxxx"                           a silver medal with crossing swords

Jhui said:

staffxxx            the Staff of Nicator

We already know Dunn and Jhui might be a hot topic - but Talysin should probably join A-Team to complete the tri-fecta. Ya'll can then bop, touch staffs, and cross swords all you want. I didn't mention earrings because 5 sets are automatically assigned to all new A-Team members.

Ourania

Hm. items. I have hundreds (literally), and I love them all, as they mostly came to me as gifts from players and Gods alike. These are a few I cherish.

A beloved gift from Babel.

a skein of utterly black thread

Woven of the fur of the Hounds of Chaos that howl from the Void, this thread has the ability to bind something to the end of times. Absorbing light, the strands wrap around a shard of pure Chaos, containing the unusual power to the owners will.

From Neraeos when Kastalia died.

a star-like teardrop pendant

A teardrop-like pendant that glows with the bright intensity of a star, this jewel is on a delicate silver chain. Though bright and beautiful, the jewel is cold to the touch and continually drips drops of salty water onto the wearer, as if it were crying.

A player losing a bet and having to give up a moment of their life.

a thread of fate curling about Her wrist

Woven from the pure, unadulterated fate of a single mortal, this golden thread shines with a soft lambence that cuts through even the darkest of shadows. The tendril of destiny coils and uncoils with a soft, slow motion reminiscent of seaweed floating in the deepest sea, as though stirred by unseen currents of time. It is naught but an arm's length long, a uniform amber in colour.

Bluef

Gaia said:

I got very excited by the title of this thread, thinking I was about to stumble onto a collection of Achaea's most famous (for all the wrong reasons) possession stories.

We should totally make this happen too.

Melodie

Oh man @Ourania, I remember that little series of things happening with you and Nerry when Kastalia died and he was about to bit, and you two wove in that constellation. That was beautiful.

All the feels.

Taraus

To see not one, but two, of my designs in this thread really makes me happy. I really love the craft/creating aspect of things in Achaea, and knowing that I've had a positive effect on other players' and their memories pleases me to no little end.

... as for what my favorite(s) is(are), well...

You have 663 items and no gold.

It's gonna take me awhile to sort through this crap.

Trilliana

While not overly special... my favorite things were from Lady Selene's Order

a clear crystal pendant

The transparent depths of this heavy crystal pendant contain a delicate web. It draws the eye to its intricate twists and turns of spider's silk, fascinating the beholder with its beautiful simplicity. Hanging upon the thin threads are glistening drops of dew from a long ago misty morning, frozen in time beneath the smooth surface. The name 'Selene' is etched in a feminine, flowing script near the bottom of the crystal, signifying the Love that She feels for each of Her children.


And this was something Naomh and Selene worked on together (There's one planted at Trilli's fishing spot because @Phaestus was awesome and consoling after Selene got smushed)

a silver-dusted selily

Each of the six white petals of this exotic flower shimmer as if dusted by magic. A faint sheen of silver speckles over the delicate blossom as the petals curl back on themselves in full bloom. At the centre of the flower, three stamen jut proudly out, tipped in striking black, and the selily, like its name-sake, is a beautiful sight to behold.


The only other things that I would mention would be the engagement ring and wedding band @Yerf designed for Trilli, they're perfect

Eld

The obvious:
Brave Heart

Forged from a crimson-tinged alloy of the finest steel and copper, this blade exhibits a slight curve along its length, accentuated by a runed groove carved into the metal. The thick tang is encased by a grip of red leather in an intricate cross-hatch pattern. Rounding off the grip is a square pommel fashioned from sapphire, affording perfect balance to this masterfully crafted weapon.                             

At the base of the blade is a thin band of unknown metal that suffuses the sword with a soft icy glow.        

For custom stuff, I don't have much, but probably most fond of said sword's home:

a lacquered ebony scabbard with silver inlay            

Crafted of fine ebony finished with a smooth layer of lacquer, this scabbard is curved in the Kashari style to accommodate the blade of a Blademaster. Silver inlay decorates its throat: on one side, a lotus blossom with three petals falling down the scabbard's length, on the other side, a waxing crescent moon with three stars. A polished steel dragon encases the tip; its head and neck stretch up the outside of the scabbard's curve while its tail and wings wrap around to enclose the scabbard's length.

Grandue

For coming in dead last at an archery contest that Clementius held a LONG time ago. I was the only person who participated that didn't have Chivalry or Subterfuge (was a Druid). Clementius blamed the arrow.

A crooked arrow.

This finely carved arrow bears a distinctive curve along its length which renders it quite useless 

as a projectile. Feathers bound with cat-gut comprise its fletching, and sharpened steel its head.

It has 15 months of usefulness left.

It weighs 8 ounce(s).

Jacen

The only custom items I have, and it was a gift from a mentor who went well out of her way to teach me.

a Sensei's black linen robes

Crafted from atrous linen, these robes are designed to wrap regally around the well-toned form of a martial artist. The band collar extends halfway up the neck and is trimmed in slender golden piping, which drops downward along the robe's opening to its termination at mid-calf. The wrists are styled with comfortably fitted cuffs while loose sleeves billow around the arms, allowing for comfort without hindering movement and flexibility. The robes fasten shut along the right side of the torso with silk knots the same aurulent hue as the piping, extending from shoulder to waist. Upon the back of the robes, an ornate sragon is embroidered in deep, sanguineous thread, its fearsome head prominent between the wearer's shoulder blades while the body sinuously coils beneath.

It weighs about 3 pounds and 0 ounce(s).

It is on the light side, offering some protection from the cold.

It bears the distinctive mark of Miyada, a retired Stormshaper (a denizen).

I think it's just a set of Ashuran robes with non-decay slapped on it, but I honestly don't know. Regardless, it is my most prized possession.

Trey

Hands down it's the ingot from a several RL month-long story where Trey learned how to forge artefact weapons from Phaestus. It's the last of the meteoric ore that I used to make my rapiers. Will probably work it into my fullplate description once I get one I feel like blowing my free customisation on.

- a steel ingot

- A rough bar of steel about two feet in length, five inches thick, and three 

inches deep, the exterior of this solid length of metal is covered with dents 

where it has suffered the repeated ministrations of a forge hammer. No 

impurities are visible on the surface of the steel, except for a faint blue 

tinge that mars its otherwise flawless metallic lustre.

It weighs about 5 pounds.

Sobriquet

@talysin Not a fan of that blackjack, sorry