Waste Translocator

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Waste Translocator

Device Level: Low level enchantment.
Usage: Common in households and basic facilities.
How it works:

1. Collection: Users would deposit their waste into a designated receptacle connected to the Waste Translocator.
2. Activation: To activate the device, a simple command word or touch is used.
3. Translocation: The device utilizes a 2nd-level spell to safely transport the waste to a predefined disposal site, which could be located outside the building or in a designated waste management area.
4. Disposal: At the disposal site, the waste is harmlessly released and disintegrated, rendering it odorless and untraceable.
5. Recharge: The Waste Translocator may require periodic recharging by a skilled mage or artificer, making it a cost-effective and sustainable solution for waste removal.

Item type

Miscellaneous

Ingredients/Components:

• A Clean Receptacle: A container for collecting waste. This can be made of ceramic, wood, or other suitable materials.
• A Small Crystal Vial: This vial is used to store a magical essence that powers the device.
• A Set of Glyph Stones: Engraved with runes and symbols that facilitate the translocation process.
• A Focus Rod: A wooden or metal rod that serves as a catalyst for the spell.
• A Hollow Metal Tube: This tube connects the receptacle to the disposal site.
• Enchanting Materials: These include powdered gemstones and magical herbs for creating the enchantment.

Construction Steps:

1. Prepare the Receptacle: Ensure the receptacle is clean and free of any residue.
2. Engrave the Glyph Stones: Carefully engrave the glyph stones with the necessary magical symbols and runes.
3. Assemble the Device: Attach the hollow metal tube to the receptacle and position the glyph stones in a circular pattern around the tube's opening.
4. Store Magical Essence: Fill the small crystal vial with the magical essence, which can be obtained from a mage or an alchemical supplier.
5. Enchant the Device: With the focus rod, cast the 2nd-level Translocation spell to bind the device to the vial of magical essence. The glyph stones will activate as the enchantment takes hold.
6. Test the Device: Ensure the device is functioning properly by placing a small amount of waste in the receptacle and activating it with the command word or touch.

Estimated Cost:
The estimated cost of creating a Waste Translocator can vary depending on the availability of materials and magical resources in your world, but here's a general estimate:
Clean Receptacle: 5 gold pieces. Small Crystal Vial: 10 gold pieces. Glyph Stones: 15 gold pieces. Focus Rod: 8 gold pieces. Hollow Metal Tube: 3 gold pieces. Enchanting Materials: 20 gold pieces. Labor Costs: 40 gold pieces (for a skilled mage or artificer to cast the enchantment). Total Estimated Cost: 101 gold pieces.