The Silver Object
Summary
The Silver Object is a small, oblong shiny silver item that functions as a supernatural prison. Discovered in Session 11, the object contains The One-Handed Entity, a tall, blonde, one-handed being who claims to have been "trapped long ago by the hubris of man." When anyone makes physical contact with the object, their vision goes black and they are pulled into a shared supernatural void where they can interact with the imprisoned entity. The Mayor of New Smoke attempted to destroy it immediately upon finding it, indicating she recognizes its dangerous nature.
The object exerts powerful supernatural effects on those who touch it, causing them to lock up and be unable to release their grip. It possesses an exceptionally strong "bandwidth" capable of overpowering even Safia's AI implant, pushing back against scanning attempts and forcing the scanner into the vision instead of returning data.
Properties
The Silver Object is physically small and oblong in shape, with a shiny silver surface. Its primary function is containment—it serves as a prison for The One-Handed Entity.
Supernatural Effects:
- Vision Pull: Anyone who touches the object has their vision immediately go black and is pulled into a shared supernatural void
- Physical Lock: Those holding the object become gripped onto it, unable to let go voluntarily
- AI Resistance: The object's bandwidth is strong enough to push back against technological scanning attempts, as demonstrated when Safia attempted to scan it and was pulled into the vision rather than receiving scan data
- Shared Space: Multiple people touching the object simultaneously experience the same vision and can see each other within the supernatural void
- Entity Communication: The trapped entity can speak with those pulled into the vision, ask them questions, and even silence them
Physical Resilience: The mayor's attempt to stomp on and destroy the object suggests it may require specific methods to be damaged or destroyed, though the outcome of this attempt in Session 11 is not specified.
History
Session 11
The Mayor of New Smoke discovered the Silver Object while searching the pockets of The Thunderhog Leader after he was rendered unconscious. Upon finding the small, oblong shiny silver object, she immediately attempted to stomp on it and destroy it, demonstrating prior knowledge of its significance or danger.
Sucks attempted to grab the object before the mayor could crush it. Upon making contact, Sucks's vision immediately went black and was pulled into a supernatural void where The One-Handed Entity appeared—a tall, blonde, one-handed being who claimed to have been "trapped long ago by the hubris of man." Sucks became gripped onto the object, unable to release it.
Safia attempted to scan the Silver Object with her AI implant. Rather than receiving scan data, Safia felt the object push back against the scan. The object's bandwidth overpowered her implant, and her vision went black as she was pulled into the same supernatural space where Sucks had been drawn.
Vasso and Cat also made contact with the object during the session, experiencing the same vision-pull effect. The entire party was drawn into the shared supernatural void, where they could see each other and interact with the trapped entity. The entity demonstrated the ability to silence people within this space and questioned them about their desires and loyalty.