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Chapter 13: Magical Items
Scripture, Books
A book is a formal and written document.
Compared to other forms of scripture, a book is a
recent creation. The pages of a book are made of
parchment and bound together. However, unlike a
tome or grimoire, a book may be written about any
miscellaneous material.
01-20 Book of Butchery: Whosoever
begins to read any portion of this
book must make a Hand-Eye Coordination
sub-ability check at TH 24 every time they
flip the page. If failed, the character experiences
a deep paper-cut that causes 1d4 LP
of damage. The contents of this book are
about butchery techniques. It is (1d100 +
100) pages in length. If read entirely, then
the character gains 2 SP toward their dismemberment
skill (see Chap. 8: Skills).
21-40 Book of Fate: Whosoever
reads this book in its entirety must pass a
Common Sense check at TH 24 or believe
that they know their fate. If passed, then
the book has no effect on the character.
41-60 Book of Proverbs: Whosoever
reads this book in its entirety will gain
1d10 points in Wisdom. The book is (1d100
+ 100) pages in length. The effect of this
book functions only once per character.
61-80 Caster-fury Tales: This literary
work is about a group of priests of
different faiths who travel together by happenstance
to the same destination. There is
a tale for each traveler. If read in its entirety,
then the character gains 1 point in their
Sanguine temperament.
81-100 Yayraaeeefunduhfukk’s
Book of Iboniks: Whosoever reads this
book will lose 1 point from each sub-ability
of Intelligence for each page read. However,
for each page that is read, the character
acquires a 1% cumulative chance of realizing
that they are losing Intelligence. The
contents of the book explore cultural issues
between ogres and the society in or near
which they live.
Scripture, Codexes
A codex is an ancient book, though it may
also consist of unbound sheets in manuscript form.
A codex is distinct from a scroll. Codexes are often
highly valued.
01-25 Codex of Chaos: Whosoever
reads this codex will lose all Ethicality
points regarding their disposition, and become
unethical. Next, the character will take
the codex and flee civilization and all contact
with other sentient creatures. The character
will behave randomly until the end of
their days, and will reread this codex until
they go blind.
26-50 Codex of Climax: This codex
only functions for a female reader. If a
literate female reads this codex, then she will
learn how to have an orgasm. She will experience
an increase of 1d100 points of Debauchery,
and value this book above all other
possessions. The enlightened female will
avidly pursue sex with every male within reason,
even at the expense of her marriage.
51-75 Codex of Control: Whosoever
reads this codex will gain control over
all sentient creatures within 1d10 feet while
holding this codex above their head. Thereafter,
the character will guard the codex with
their life. Characters within range must pass
a Drive sub-ability check at TH 21 each
round in order to be unaffected.
76-100 Codex of Creation: Whosoever
begins to read this codex will be unable
to stop reading until it is finished. The
reader will learn every detail of the creation
of the universe, world, and gods. Thereafter,
the character will refuse to discuss the
subject of creation for the rest of their life.
Upon natural death, not murder or suicide,
the character will become immortal. However,
if they are decapitated, they will permanently
die. Otherwise, their body will not
decay and they will live as long as the earth.
This particular type of codex cannot be destroyed
by any means.
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