faerie charms
These charms are elegant articles shaped like exotic flowers in an Art Nouveau style. They are wrought in a flexible silvery material that scintillates under moonlight. Each is slightly smaller than a human hand, and fitted with a pin, such that it may be attached to a garment like a brooch. Although the type of flower depicted is the the same, each one can be identified as a uniquely crafted piece.
Although the flowers are strange and beautiful on their own, they are also marked with Faerie magics that are unmistakable to any Fae beings. They seem to impart no actual magical effect, but those with ties to any Faerie Court (and most especially the Unseelie Court) will immediately recognize them as royal tokens, and be obligated by the obscure laws of their kind to show some modicum of courtesy to the wearer.
The flowers will not necessarily shield the wearer in situations of open hostility or warfare, but it is inherently understood that the bearer is, in principle, under the grace of the White-Gold Throne, and should be treated with respect.
In practical terms, most Common Fae will refrain from subjecting the bearer of a Moonflower to thieving, waylaying, trickery, or the capricious enchantments that are typical of their relationships with mortals. A flower-bearer may even ask for favours or guidance, and can expect (mostly) truthful answers to questions. However, a Fae being who is unhappy or resentful about the situation may find other ways to mislead or confuse while still complying with the protocols of the Moonflowers.
More potent Fae spirits or nobility may treat the Moonflowers like a letters of recommendation or safe passage. They may provide a degree of diplomatic consideration, or an entry point for negotiation. However, the intricacies of Faerie court etiquette are often indecipherable to outsiders, so caution should always be exercised to avoid insult.
Magic: Partial
Owner: PARTY
Obtained: Chapter 13 - REALM of the MOONFAE
from the vaults of the White-Gold Palace
