A beating heart artifact. Originally taken from the Sea Hag by Captain Stormeye with promises of prosperity for Brackenford — heart gives power of the sea (good winds, fish harvests). It exerts control over its bearers and is powered by malevolent energy from someone keeping it alive.
Custodians
- Sea Hag — original holder
- Captain Stormeye — took it, kept in a thumping locked chest aboard the Harrow’s Wake. First seen by the party in Session 02.
- Lord Alric — his copy was a separate but related artifact; sat embedded in his breastplate during the Battle for Brackenford in Session 14. The heart artifact was responsible for his unnatural longevity and power.
- Lorien Painbearer — current bearer. The heart sank into his chest with Ilmater’s blessing in Session 15 when Lorien used Lay on Hands to burn the connection between Alric and the heart. He hears the constant howl of trapped souls; Ilmater’s blessing helps dull the suffering.
Properties
- Connects to people in Brackenford — the thickest, strongest line goes towards the manor (per Ruasar’s arcana check in Session 15).
- Holds many, many souls. Some very old — this has been happening for a long time.
- Lorien registers as undead while he carries it. Has a tinge of blue in his eyes.