Treasures
The magic of the Fae goes beyond the casting of Cantrips and Unleashing the potency of Dominions. It flows through plants cultured in Faerie realms, items enchanted with fantastic powers, and oathcrafted masterworks that have strange, unique abilities. Many such treasures are common among the Fae -- particularly magic herbs, powders, and rings -- while others are exceedingly rare.
Fae artisans craft new treasures each day, though the legendary relics of the Golden Age far outstrip these trinkets in scope and intensity. While a master craftsman might weave a shawl that enkindles love in all who see it, a conch shell from ancient times might summon devastating storms capable of flattening a city. What follows are some sample Treasures for use in a Fae chronicle, with some suggestions on how to craft new and exotic items.
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Let the User Beware
While the Fae tend to cherish these items, keeping them safe and hidden, some do find their way into the hands of mortals and other supernatural beings. Faerie artifacts, while enchanted with magical powers, require no knowledge of magic to use. A magic ring, for instance, will always charm its wearer whether that person is Fae. human, or other. Faerie treasures are sometimes bestowed on worthy humans for a time, or to pass through a mortal family as heirlooms, these items are closely watched and may be taken back if abused.
Plants, Potions, and Powders
while ordinary plants have properties both harmful and beneficial, those grown in Faerie realms take on truly unusual qualities that the Fae use to wonderous ends. Stories with rings of mushrooms with roots in other worlds have more truth than mortals know though the timing of the harvest impacts the potency of their magic -- and whether they retain any magic at all.
The Fae use magic plants in many ways, such as enchanted apples that put the eater to sleep when bitten, or pipeweed that allows the user to see the invisible. Many herbs find use in draughts and potions meant to evoke special effects, carefully brewed by Fae versed in such art. Similarly such herbs are dried and powdered for a variety of uses. Pouches of powdered "faerie dust" can have various uses, ranging from simple enchantments to horrific poisons.
Rarer ingredients may find their use in Faerie concoctions that may be difficult to acquire.