# The Artifact

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">WIP Ideas:</span>  


**Origin and Condition:**

- - The artifacts originate from a <span style="background-color: rgb(185, 106, 217);">vanished</span> civilization.
    - They are damaged and partially broken.
    - Their magic is "bleeding out" and affecting the environment uncontrollably.

**Function in the Past:**

- - - <span style="background-color: rgb(185, 106, 217);">**Not yet decided:**</span>
            - Could have been used for entertainment (e.g., magical shows).
            - Might have served as "pet-friendly" helpers in daily life.
            - Could have been tools for training or magical education.

**Loss of Control:**

- - **When:** After the disappearance of the civilization.
    - **Why:** <span style="background-color: rgb(185, 106, 217);">The artifacts were no longer maintained or controlled.</span>
    - **Consequences:**
        - Magic becomes unstable and dangerous.
        - Some creatures flee from the effects, while others might be unknowingly influenced.

**Role of the Players:**

- - <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(185, 106, 217);">Players act as a "link" between the artifacts by absorbing their magic.</span>
    - Goal: To stabilize the magic or neutralize it entirely.