Thnktfthbx/Orb

Orb of Quickened Light</b>
Artifact •
Sphere of Oricalcum set in a silver setting on a decorative chain
Activation: 3 motes

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This very simple, un-adorned sphere of Orichalcum held in a band of silver is an example of one of the simplest artifacts ever made by the Solars. Based on the most fundamental bond between a Solar Exalted and the Sun, this artifact acts as a sort of conduit for sunlight. Originally it acted as a sort of battery, storing up vast quantities of light and releasing it in a spectacular fashion, often permanently blinding even those who were prepared and closed their eyes or turned away. Now, after great age and a mishap in recharging it from an artificial source (a tower of blinding light found in Chiaroscuro), it’s powers are much more limited. When a Solar infuses the amulet with their essence, it responds with a burst of pure sunlight, dazzling the eyes of the unwary.

Activation costs 3 motes of essence. In the instant the essence is spent all onlookers within a 30-foot distance who are looking at the solar (easily achieved by a yell or gesture or any other means of attracting attention) become blind for a round as the sunshine overwhelms their senses, and then suffer a –1 penalty for any action requiring sight in the following round due to the spots dancing in their eyes.

Because of their affinity for, and close bond to, the sun, any Solar Exalted exposed to the effects of this flare of brilliance (such as allies improperly warned or unwise enough to ignore a warning) can roll their Stamina+Resistance at a difficulty of 2 to avoid the consequences of the experience, though the flash would still be a distraction.