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:|:The Ring of Ovas'goth:|:
The Ring of Ovas'goth was said to have been an extraordinary artifact created under the dark powers of a nameless Sith lord.
He was simply called the 'Overlord' or 'Ovas'goth' in a more primitive and darker tongue of the ancient Sith.
Through dark Sith Alchemy and other heinous rituals, the Ring was formed for the purpose of destroying the Sith Lord's rivals and enemies.
But in an ironic twist, it was the very ring he created that ended his life...
DescriptionThe Ring of Ovas'goth was said to have been an extraordinary artifact created under the dark powers of a nameless Sith lord.
He was simply called the 'Overlord' or 'Ovas'goth' in a more primitive and darker tongue of the ancient Sith.
Through dark Sith Alchemy and other heinous rituals, the Ring was formed for the purpose of destroying the Sith Lord's rivals and enemies.
But in an ironic twist, it was the very ring he created that ended his life...
The Ring was forged from strange and very rare lightsaber-resistant metal ore that took a more golden hue. It was plain and looked like just another ring for the purpose of keeping it's powers secret and discreet. There is an indentation in the ring meant to hold a memory crystal belonging to Ovas'goth himself, but it is missing. However, if one were to draw blood from another creature (or themselves) while wearing it, an inscription engraved in High Sith will glow reading, 'Suffering shall feed the Shadow, Death shall never sate it's Hunger, Hunger shall give it Power, Power shall bring more Suffering'. However, if a Force User aligned with the Dark Side becomes the rightful owner of the Ring and draws blood or kills another being, the inscription has an added verse to it's dark parable;
'Suffer until you become Shadow, O Master Mine.'
The artifact also seems to have a bit of it's own personality that follows the ideals on it's inscription. Those that refuse to wear it will find that it grows heavier to carry for every day it goes without being properly worn on the finger. This weight has been described to feel as heavy as carrying half the bearer's own body weight. As it grows heavier, the whispers grow louder and more overwhelming, goading for the bearer to wear the Ring and use it's power. It only wishes for it's Master to bask in the blood of their fallen enemies, though it is not opposed to the spilling of it's own owner's blood.
Another strange quirk worthy of note, is that the Ring only bows to the one who killed it's previous Master. It will simply refuse to work under someone who merely stole it and it is very covetous of it's master's use. However, if the Ring is in the possession of someone other than it's Master, it will still continue to grow heavier and heavier until it is returned to it's rightful Master. This weight has been known to be so severe that it makes it very tiresome to exert one's self after seven days.
The ruthless taunting and temptation that comes from the ring also carries a toll over the bearer's soul. The longer it goes without using the ring, the more easily it becomes for the bearer to fall to the Dark Side. This would lead to a chaotic and gruesome lineage of fallen owners and new Masters, as it has been passed down from one bloody hand to another.
It is said that the only way to destroy the Ring is for the Master to willingly destroy it in a ritual using Sith Alchemy.
Usage and Abilities
Offensive Property: The Ring, as a whole, has two charges per PvP and/or PvE thread. One charge can give the Master the benefits of both the Strength and Durability powers that come with using the Force Enhancment ability without the physical and mental strain that comes with it. This charge lasts for two posting rounds. Once a charge is used, it takes one posting round after a recovery post to use another charge, making it two rounds before one can use the Ring again. Once all charges have been used, it functions like a normal ring.
Drawbacks: After using a charge, the Ring will begin to drain the Master's might, mind, and soul by means of the Force Drain ability equal to the Master's power level. This will result in the Master wasting one posting round directly after the charge is expended to recover from the Ring's appetite. This effect can only be bypassed if the Master kills someone before the charge is expended.
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The Ring requires minimal concentration through the Force to use, and as such, carries a very small and easy-to-miss trace. It should be dually noted that only PCs of the rank of Sith Lord or higher can unlock the Secondary or Passive Properties. These effects can only be utilized by the Master of the Ring if they are wearing it. It must be stated before a fight that the Master is wearing the Ring. If the Master of the ring falls at the hands of another PC/NPC, that PC/NPC becomes the new Master. If the Master dies without their life being ended by another PC/NPC, the ring waits for someone to kill another being while wearing it. That being will then become the new Master.
Intent
This is a Site Lore article that I wanted to create to slowly force my PC ( @Faen Akatosh ) to succumb to the Dark Side that was acquired in this thread. He doesn't know of the properties of the Ring yet, but will slowly find out more about it as he plunges deeper into the Dark Side. I also wanted to make a fairly powerful artifact with a High-Risk and High-Reward playstyle that can lead to lines and lines of old bloodied Masters with the rising of new ones. It also takes a bit of inspiration away from both the Elder Wand in Harry Potter as well as the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings.
