New SubmissionsIn roleplaying,combat items of legendary origins often cross the paths of adventurers. Yet, once in a while, they might just encounter particular items whose use are completely commonplace but nevertheless have whimsical, controversial or unexpected origin(s) that are either real or attributed to them through folklore and gossip. This is the compilation of such humble but unusual items, of which an excellent example can be found here
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Name of item (type of item if not obvious from name or if name unknown)
Description- physical description, aura, reputed powers
The Origin(s)- preferable if put in one blockquote
Current whereabouts
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0xpThe Needles of Zhi and Wu (Acupuncture Needle)
Description:
A set of acupuncture needles ordinary in every way except that they are of a green colour as if made of jade, rumoured to be so potent in healing properties that even revival of the dead are achievable.
The Origin:
These needles are the tools of trade of Bian Que, the miracle doctor of the Era of Spring and Fall. It was rumoured that Bian Que is in fact the offspring of the Goddess of Mercy and is a divine entity himself. According to such sources, these needles have developed direct healing qualities themselves as a result of prolonged contact with Bian Que with his godly presence pervading this set of tools.
Current whereabouts:
Unknown- Immediately following the end of the Era of Spring and Fall comes the Period of the Warring States, a time of turmoil accompanied by many refugees of wars fleeing the Dragon Empire for more peaceful outlying regions. It was speculated that Bian Que and his family might have been among such refugees.
Note: This is historical fiction since it is genuinely recorded in Chinese history that there was a miracle working doctor known as Bian Que active during what is known as the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Period.
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