Five Objects of Desire

Each of the objects is said to be crafted from a divine body part, given to the craftsman by the gods.

The Crystals of Gokarmo. An unusual formation of pale yellow and milky white crystals, clumped together in what resembles a geode turned inside-out. The Tibetan symbol for “earth” is carved in the bottom of the object. The crystals are said to have been created from the tears of the goddess Gokarmo, a Tibetan earth-mother deity. Holding the crystals allows Earth Vision for 3d minutes. The crystals also triple healing and recovery rates when used in meditation and provide additional protection (GM’s discretion) for those who are deemed worthy by Gokarno of its protection.

The Dagger of Yama. Sacrificial dagger carved from obsidian. The Tibetan symbol for “fire” decorate the hilt of the knife. Said to have been used in numerous human sacrifices, the knife is considered the darkest and most dangerous of the objects. Yama is the Tibetan god of death who presides over a purgatory-like afterworld. Legend has it that Yama gave one of his own ribs to create the knife.

The Wand of Ekadzati. A rod of solid gold, each end tipped with a crystal. Ekadzati, a one-eyed goddess who is the protector of mantras. According to myth, Ekadzati gave one of her eyes to adorn the wand. Its actual powers are unknown, but it is said to convey great power to the one who wields it in magic or battle.

Two remaining object complete the set. Their exact identity and properties are unknown. Some tales refer to a cup, carved from the skull of Hayagriva, representing the element of water. Other legends indicate that a finger, said to be that of Mahākāla, may be the most dreaded and powerful of all the objects, and is somehow associated with the traditional Tibetan elemental metal.