Naimes Ahn-Dross
Character
Naat Naa'taylir Talisman
Image Source: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/146/8/5/aztec_treasures___la_hija_del_jefe___talisman_by_joannawatracz-d7jta74.pngIntent: To create an item that originated in Companion Esk that aids in the mental clarity of those who possess it and imparts a defense against illusions.
Development Thread: N/A; if desired I can site the thread I am having Naimes discover and purchase the item in though.
Manufacturer: Alistair Leon; Scientist of the Minds Eye (Companion Esk, NPC Denizen)
Model: N/A
Affiliation: Companion Esk
Modularity: None
Production: Semi-Unique (5)
Material: Kasha Crystal, Assorted Metals, Lenses, Gears
Description: The Naat Naa'taylir Talisman's were discovered on planet NW-3 in the Companion Esk system by Naime's ahn-Dross created by the Inventor Alistair Leon who claimed he had studied the minds eye and had discovered a way to pierce illusion and mental obstruction with his talents. The Talisman's were the pinnacle of his inventing career which by all accounts had only seen minor success otherwise.
The Talisman's themselves are a metallic frame each with a Kasha Crystal as the epicenter and several lenses overlapping that along with gears and various other miniscule moving parts hidden within the shell. There are small dials on the back of the talisman which can be used to focus the different lenses over the Kasha Crystal inside to varying degrees and a switch that will lock them in place once the desired attunement is reached. In terms of weight the talisman's are relatively light. They are often worn around the neck or can be carried easily fitting into the palm of whomever is holding them.
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Naat Naa'taylir Talisman's, which roughly translates into True Seeing Talisman's, impart exceptional clarity onto their owners drawing on the natural ability of the Kasha Crystal to clear the mind of distractions. It allows its wearer to focus even in the face of distractions and threats or in the heat of combat. A Naat Naa'taylir Talisman's greatest boon however is that it imparts the ability to see through illusions, even those created by the force, via the level of clarity it bestows.
The science behind this involves the use of the various lenses that are focused over the Kasha crystal and used to amplify its natural qualities to greater heights and therefore enhanced mental clarity. Sunlight, or any other source of bright direct light, is used to attune and unlock the properties of the crystal for the talisman when the light filters through the lenses that have been focused.
Drawbacks include the need to power the talisman with light. A full day of focused light to attune and unlock the innate power of the Kasha crystal will bestow half that in an amount of time for the talisman to function. Once its allotted time expires the talisman must be attuned again. Also, the talisman's are sturdy but can easily be destroyed by a blow from anything from a ballistics round to a blaster bolt; it makes no difference.
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Strengths
-Imparts an enhanced level of focus and mental clarity to its owner. This is effective in combat and when fatigue would otherwise impair the mental clarity of the wearer.
-Allows the wearer to pierce illusions created via mundane means and Force Illusion, an extension of the core Mind Trick power.
-Unable to penetrate the illusions created by the White Current however may sense something off about them.
Weaknesses
-Is not effective against Force Cloak, the specialized form of illusions manifest by the White Current or the racial ability of the Croke unless otherwise stated above.
-The Talisman's are durable however a blow from a lightsaber, ballistic round or blaster bolt is sufficient enough to cause damage that would render the talisman useless until repaired.
