Silver Apple

Katiba Scarlett Dargent never goes anywhere with her Silver Apple, that she tosses up and down in a gesture that is simultaneously carefree and calculating. The properties of the apple are still mostly unclear, although it has two magic auras, one hidden inside the other one.

Decoy Aura

The outer layer of the apple is a Faint Enchantment aura, that disguises the apple as a harmless children's toy with the properties of an Alluring Apple (although most of the time such apples are golden rather than silver). The apple, when dropped, draws the attention of the nearest hostile creature, within 20ft, forcing it to make a DC13 Will save or be paralysed as if by a Hold Person spell. Unlike a standard Alluring Apple, the Silver Apple is not consumed when used in this way.

Deeper Aura

The apple also has a strong aura that is being concealed by the Decoy Aura. The properties of this deeper aura are as yet unknown, but it appears to be something dangerous that probably should not be in the hands of a nine-year-old child.

Item type

Magical

Current Holder

Scarlett Dargent

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Interview Excerpts: Do you like being the centre of attention?

RESPONSES

Masons

"Certainly it allows for optimum application of my personal strengths."
-- Subvizier Aloysius Mason.

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Dargent-Laureats

"It gives me a chance to prove myself."
-- Vizier Victor Dargent-Laureat.
"Not really."
-- Viziera Satine Dargent-Laureat.

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Ironsides

"Means I’m doing something right!"
-- Vizier Balthazar Ironside.
"Uh."
-- Subvizier Agamemnon Ironside.
"Not in this place."
-- Katib Menelaus Ironside.
"Only in a fight."
-- Katiba Britomart Stargazer-Ironside.

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Stargazers

"Never been bothered one way or t’other."
-- Vizier Leopold Stargazer.
"Barely."
-- Viziera Andromeda Stargazer.
"Well, so long as they’re noticing the hair."
-- Subvizier Pollux Stargazer.
"Only in a fight."
-- Subviziera Britomart Stargazer-Ironside.
"I do not. There is more than one reason I so often hide in the observatory."
-- Katib Castor Stargazer.
"I would rather throw myself off the library."
-- Katiba Cassiopeia Stargazer-Greenskin.

"Yyyeesss."
-- Bartleby.

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Dargents

"Perhaps, if the attention is respectful or afraid."
-- Vizier Richard Dargent.
"I don’t think I can help it, darling."
-- Viziera Guinevera Dargent.
"It gives me a chance to prove myself."
-- Subvizier Victor Dargent-Laureat.
"Not really."
-- Subviziera Satine Dargent-Laureat.
"Only if it's voluntary."
-- Katib Hugo Dargent.
"That doesn’t happen much with two older brothers, but I don’t mind it that way."
-- Katiba Scarlett Dargent.

"No, it makes it harder to strike when everyone’s looking at you."
-- Lindie Asklepa.
"I... used to. But, well - when I'm the centre of attention, then that probably means something's gone wrong again."
-- Connie Furr.
"Only for brushing."
-- Voltaire.

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Carterholds

"Only on my terms."
-- Katiba Rouge Carterhold.

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Bakerstreets

"I’ve learned you can usually see more from a distance."
-- Vizier Cobbler Bakerstreet.
"...[shake]..."
-- Subviziera Diana Bakerstreet-Underhand.
"No other way to be, my guy."
-- Katib Cody Bakerstreet.
"Not how I work, mate."
-- Katiba Wiggin Bakerstreet.

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Underhands

"...[shake]..."
-- Katiba Diana Bakerstreet-Underhand.

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Baharats

"I do, even though it makes it more difficult to slip away. I am an elf of contradictions, I suppose."
-- Ex-Subvizier James Baharat.

"I don’t know. I always seem to be whether I want it or not, so it’s hard to judge."
-- Beautiful Baharat Guard.
"On the stage, yes. I can do without it everywhere else."
-- Martini.

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Brasseyes

"Makes things fun."
-- Katiba Grimoire Brasseyes.

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Darktusks

"Sure. What kind of dumbfuck question is that?"
-- Mirze Rifi Darktusk.

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Greenskins

"I do not at my age."
-- Vizier Kronk Greenskin.
"I would rather throw myself off the library."
-- Subvizier Cassiopeia Stargazer-Greenskin.

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Jackalslicers

"If only I did, my role would be an easier one."
-- Viziera Atkin Jackalslicer.
"Not the centre, no."
-- Katib Fennec Jackalslicer.

"Everyone is stupid. Doesn’t care about them."
-- Stubby.

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Shajaras

"I don’t tend to feel the need to seek it out, but it is an experience I enjoy."
-- Vizier Hali Shajara.
"You’ve seen some of my outfits, haven’t you?"
-- Viziera Cassilda Shajara.

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Brambleites

"Better all eyes be distracted by me than left to wander towards those less adept at defensive swordplay!"
-- Bugsby Cottontail.
"I... used to. But, well - when I'm the centre of attention, then that probably means something's gone wrong again."
-- Connie Furr.
"I do, even though it makes it more difficult to slip away. I am an elf of contradictions, I suppose."
-- James Baharat.
"On the stage, yes. I can do without it everywhere else."
-- Martini.
"Seems… risky."
-- Vulpix.
"Very much not."
-- Warren Furr.
"On occasion. It’s a little gratifying when the kids are pleased to see me when I return home with the spoils from my scouting trips. And sometimes it’s fun to go to the Dwarven taverns above - they don’t see many rabbits up there."
-- Winnie Furr.

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Patchwork Empire

"Just for long enough to tear things apart, and then I know when to slip away."
-- Pairaka.

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Undergazette

"That ain’t how I operate."
-- Krona Tailfeather.
"No, it makes it harder to strike when everyone’s looking at you."
-- Lindie Asklepa.
"Nah, people tend to scream at me."
-- Tito.

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Yvette & her Handmaidens

"Would I wear this corset if I didn’t?"
-- Yvette, the Courtesan.
"The trick people don’t realise is that it’s like the eye of a sandstorm: the centre is where you have control and safety."
-- Yvette Vixois.
"Just for long enough to tear things apart, and then I know when to slip away."
-- Pairaka.