Success or Death.
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
SPECIAL FEATURES
Strengths:
[*]Force-nullifying effects (Ysalamiri, Voidstone, etc) makes the item inert (see above).
DESCRIPTION
The Nyâshnitwa is a square piece of silk, most commonly a deep red colour. Woven into the red is a pattern that thread lines the outer rim of the fabric and at each corner, reaches in towards the centre. At the centre, there is a corresponding pattern spreading out towards the corners in a four pointed star shape. Looking closely, the pattern is Escher-esque in its attention to detail, and it features a myriad of interlocking humanoid figures. The star shape at the centre resembles an ancient symbol of the dark side. Hidden in the patter, among the interlocking humanoids and the subtle sith imagery is a series of runes that specifies and consolidates the cloth's power.
When the Nyâshnitwa was made, Darth Ophidia gathered a representative from each of the known shapeshifting species. Some were taken from their homes, others bought on the slave markets, one even volunteered (Despite not knowing what for). Each one was ritually sacrificed and their blood drained into a basin, along with various alchemical elements, in which Ophidia soaked the shell spider silk fabric. Then, for three days and nights, Ophidia meditated upon the process and channelled the dark side of the Force into the cloth. She tweaked and applied the Sith Alchemy formulae for ordinary Masking, followed by a ritual of consolidation to lock the specific effect of masking into the cloth. After the three days of vigil were done, she continued to consolidate the effect with daily consolidation rituals. With this thorough process, she was convinced the alchemy would not only be imbued, but properly concentrated for perfect results When the fabric was properly imbued, she had it dyed with norris root dye from Almar; a red dye known to strengthen the garment against energy-based weapons such as blasters.
Using the Nyâshnitwa is faster and simpler than traditional masking. The wearer drapes the cloth over their head concentrates upon the form they wish to take. The stronger their concentration and more accurate their imagination is, the better their disguise will be. One improvement the Nyâshnitwa presents above ordinary masking is that the wearer will not be disfigured by violently losing their mask. Though, it may damage the cloth. The user must wear the cloth on their person to keep the mask alive, however, its simple form offers many options in way of wearing it: One may wrap it around oneself as a sash, or perhaps let it drape over one's shoulders like a shawl. With such a basic shape, only imagination sets the limit.
When the Nyâshnitwa is removed or the wearer placed outside of the Force (by the use of Ysalamiri, Voidstones, etc), it begins a rapid process of decay. For about five minutes the mask will be fine. For the next five, it will begin to pale and wrinkle, before it finally cracks at the ten minute mark. When faced with Force Lightning and Force Light, the disguise will crack and peel off proportionally to the power and accuracy of the hit.
Two unintended, but fortunate, side effects of the Nyâshnitwa's process were: Imbued with the dark side, the cloth became strong enough to withstand most of what the mundane can muster. To tear it is a mighty challenge. Still, it does not do well as armour. Secondly, a minor masking effect can be applied to the cloth itself. If turned over while thinking of a specific colour, it may change its main hue. With this effect, one may avoid the cloth itself being what gives away one's disguise.
- Intent: To create a nifty artefact for Darth Ophidia.
- Image Source: [X]
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source:
Sith Alchemy - Mask (Sith Alchemy)
- Shell spider silk
- Norris root dye
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Darth Ophidia.
- Model: N/A
- Affiliation: Darth Ophidia
- Modularity: No
- Production: Unique
- Material:
Shell spider silk. - Norris root dye
- Alchemical components.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Mask: The primary power and function of this artefact is to imbue the wearer with the ability to change their physical appearance. This change is not a mental or optical illusion, but creates a seamless second skin for the wearer to walk in; the wearer will look, feel, and smell like the form they intend to take. While this item expertly changes one's physical appearance, it does not change one's presence in the Force and will be dispelled by direct blasts of pure light or dark Force-energy (Sith lightning or Force Light) as well as removing or otherwise destroying the fabric.
- Adaptable: Shaped as a piece of square cloth, the Nyâshnitwa can be worn in a multitude of ways: Sash, shawl, scarf, cape, cowl, to mention some. As a bi-product of imbuing it with a masking effect, one may will it to change colours. However, the pattern will remain unchanged.
- Durable: Shell spider silk is known to be strong enough to deflect vibroblades and certain blasters. When dyed with norris root dye and then imbued with Sith Alchemy, this fabric became virtually indestructible by mundane means. It is not an effective piece of armour, as it does not absorb concussive force, but it may grant some preliminary protection against vibroblades, weak blaster, or the glancing blow of a lightsabre.
Strengths:
- The Mask effect is extremely convincing. Discerning its use based on physical features alone is near impossible.
- Changing forms with the Nyâshnitwa is quick, easy and slightly safer than applying an ordinary Mask effect. Even if the mask dies, one will not become (more) disfigured.
- Shell spider silk is a very tough material to begin with. Tightly spun, dyed with norris root dye and imbued with Sith Alchemy, it is made even sturdier. It will turn away most blades and blasters, and even withstand glancing blows from a lightsabre.
- Does not alter presence in the Force, only physical appearance.
- The change is restricted to relatively similar body types as the wearer (Same amount of limbs and approximately the same mass) and does not necessarily grant species-specific powers (i.e: Umbarran nightvision, Epicanthix mind shield, Firrerreo rapid healing etc).
- While sturdy, the fabric is soft and does little to dampen concussive force. Being shot by a heavy blaster or whacked with any object will still hurt and likely injure the wearer. Slugthrowers and explosives are highly effective in this instance.
- Force Light (and Sith Lightning) will weaken the item's effect and a direct blast will damage it.
Direct blasts of Force Light or powerful Sith Lightnings stands a chance of dispelling any masking currently in effect and may reveal the wearer's true form. - If the cloth is removed, destroyed or otherwise made inert, the disguise will quickly 'die' and peel off, revealing the wearer's true form.
[*]Force-nullifying effects (Ysalamiri, Voidstone, etc) makes the item inert (see above).
DESCRIPTION
The Nyâshnitwa is a square piece of silk, most commonly a deep red colour. Woven into the red is a pattern that thread lines the outer rim of the fabric and at each corner, reaches in towards the centre. At the centre, there is a corresponding pattern spreading out towards the corners in a four pointed star shape. Looking closely, the pattern is Escher-esque in its attention to detail, and it features a myriad of interlocking humanoid figures. The star shape at the centre resembles an ancient symbol of the dark side. Hidden in the patter, among the interlocking humanoids and the subtle sith imagery is a series of runes that specifies and consolidates the cloth's power.
When the Nyâshnitwa was made, Darth Ophidia gathered a representative from each of the known shapeshifting species. Some were taken from their homes, others bought on the slave markets, one even volunteered (Despite not knowing what for). Each one was ritually sacrificed and their blood drained into a basin, along with various alchemical elements, in which Ophidia soaked the shell spider silk fabric. Then, for three days and nights, Ophidia meditated upon the process and channelled the dark side of the Force into the cloth. She tweaked and applied the Sith Alchemy formulae for ordinary Masking, followed by a ritual of consolidation to lock the specific effect of masking into the cloth. After the three days of vigil were done, she continued to consolidate the effect with daily consolidation rituals. With this thorough process, she was convinced the alchemy would not only be imbued, but properly concentrated for perfect results When the fabric was properly imbued, she had it dyed with norris root dye from Almar; a red dye known to strengthen the garment against energy-based weapons such as blasters.
Using the Nyâshnitwa is faster and simpler than traditional masking. The wearer drapes the cloth over their head concentrates upon the form they wish to take. The stronger their concentration and more accurate their imagination is, the better their disguise will be. One improvement the Nyâshnitwa presents above ordinary masking is that the wearer will not be disfigured by violently losing their mask. Though, it may damage the cloth. The user must wear the cloth on their person to keep the mask alive, however, its simple form offers many options in way of wearing it: One may wrap it around oneself as a sash, or perhaps let it drape over one's shoulders like a shawl. With such a basic shape, only imagination sets the limit.
When the Nyâshnitwa is removed or the wearer placed outside of the Force (by the use of Ysalamiri, Voidstones, etc), it begins a rapid process of decay. For about five minutes the mask will be fine. For the next five, it will begin to pale and wrinkle, before it finally cracks at the ten minute mark. When faced with Force Lightning and Force Light, the disguise will crack and peel off proportionally to the power and accuracy of the hit.
Two unintended, but fortunate, side effects of the Nyâshnitwa's process were: Imbued with the dark side, the cloth became strong enough to withstand most of what the mundane can muster. To tear it is a mighty challenge. Still, it does not do well as armour. Secondly, a minor masking effect can be applied to the cloth itself. If turned over while thinking of a specific colour, it may change its main hue. With this effect, one may avoid the cloth itself being what gives away one's disguise.
