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Mechanics · Updated 2026-05-22

Items and Wonders

Devices, talismans, artifacts, fetishes, relics — definitions, not a shopping list. KoNY item list until we steal it.

  • items
  • fetishes
  • talismans

Until BBC publishes its own list, use the Kings of New York magic item list. Examples below are education, not a catalog.

Vampires may not benefit from Mage Wonders / True Magic items or Treasures. Items that mimic printed thaumaturgy, necromancy, or other-splat gifts are not allowed.

TermUsed byStyleExample
DeviceTechnocracyLooks like technologyEnergy gun, cyber-arm
TalismanTraditional magesLooks magicalWand, amulet, staff
ArtifactAny mageAncient and powerfulExcalibur, Holy Grail
FetishWerewolvesSpirit-boundKlaive, spirit knife
RelicVariousHoly or cursedTrue Cross fragment

Talismans

Created by mages (usually through Wonder). Hold Quintessence and cast specific Effects.

TalismanWhat it doesAppearance
Wand of FireFireballs or walls of flameOrnate wood or metal wand
Cloak of ShadowsInvisibility or shadow manipulationDark, flowing cloak
Amulet of ProtectionArmor or wards against magicNecklace with runes or crystals
Ring of TeleportationShort-range teleportSimple ring with a glowing gem
Staff of HealingHeals wounds or cures diseaseWooden staff with carved symbols
Orb of ScryingRemote viewingCrystal ball or glowing sphere

Artifacts

Unique, potent, often created long ago by mages, gods, or other powers.

ArtifactWhat it does
ExcaliburCombat enhancement
The Holy GrailHealing, immortality, or divine power
The Spear of DestinyCan kill immortals or grant great power
The Book of NodAncient vampire lore and prophecy
The Eye of HazimelScrying and mind control
The Silver Sword of the FaeExtremely deadly against supernaturals

Fetishes

Contain a bound spirit. Activated by spending Gnosis. Vampires using Spirit Manipulation fetishes replace Gnosis 1-for-1.

Spirit Manipulation: Entrap Ephemera items need staff approval. Carrying more than 5 fetishes may draw Umbrood attention. PCs may only gain benefits from one fetish per chop.

Relics

Holy, cursed, or spiritually significant. Often tied to faith, the dead, or ancient powers.

See also