Votokīshai

Dīyal sat his son down. "Badnīl, you know that with your marriage to Shania we hope you can unite the tribes."
"Of course, tovaush."
"To do so, you must be able to demonstrate your leadership. While you are quite capable of this on your own, as I've seen time and again, I have something that will help."
Dīyal turned and lifted an ornate box from beneath his chair. He carefully opened the box, revealing a two foot long rod of a golden metal, ornately carved, with magic runes along the length. It was topped with a large pinkish crystal that seemed to have a faint glow.

The Votokīshai /voʊtoʊˈkiːʃaɪ/, or staff of leadership, is a magical rod or wand passed from generation to generation through the line of Badnīl Qau, ending up in his hands for most of his life. Its origins are lost to time.
The staff is currently located in a vault in Īyonī.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

The influence magic contained within the staff confers charisma and leadership abilities to the wielder, multiplying their natural abilities. The more charismatic the wielder is, the greater the increase.

Manufacturing process

Unknown. It was most likely constructed during the First Age, possibly by one of the wizard kings.

Significance

Badnīl Qau used the Votokīshai to great effect in unifying the Kaushan nomadic tribes and forming the Kingdom of Kiŗaun.

Item type

Religious / Ritualistic

Related ethnicities

• Kaushan

Rarity

Unique

Weight

1.5 lb

Dimensions

2 feet long, ¾ inch diameter. Crystal is 2 inches in diameter.

Raw materials & Components

Made of finely crafted Fonujajo, topped with a beautifully cut joto crystal.