Sparks of Joy have existed in Aloria for as long as theatrics and pyrotechnics, created by the Happiness Arken to signify her immediate arrival or departure. Although mundane thespians have attempted to recreate the same effect, no product could ever hope to match the originals. These bundles of dense particulate magic can only be created by the Happiness Arken, and are often gifted to her favored children or performers. Many actors wish for a day when the Arken will bestow a Spark of Joy on them, with some viewing the bestowing of an Artifact as the difference between a master showperson, and an irrelevant bard in a backwater tavern.
Description
Sparks of Joy are classified as an Accessory Artifact, meaning they cannot be wielded at the same time as other Accessory Artifacts by the same owner. Normally stored in a cloth pouch or glass vial, the Spark particles themselves are an otherworldly burgundy and yellow. They shimmer and pour like small diamonds, with an almost musical quality to them as they collide with one another. When dashed against the ground, the many particles combust, sending up a plume of blinding red and yellow light.
Artifact Mechanics
Artifact Mechanics are split between Permanent Mechanics, Sparked Mechanics, and Sparked Combat Mechanics. Permanent Mechanics are always available to the wielder of the Artifact. Sparked Mechanics and Sparked Combat Mechanics are only available if the Artifact has an Artifactspark. Sparked Combat Mechanics are noted separately, because this makes them easier to find, but they are no different from Sparked Mechanics in general. For more information on Artifactsparks, read the Resources Page. For Rules on Artifact ownership, see the Artifacts Page.
Permanent Mechanics
Sparked Mechanics
Sparked Combat Mechanics
Collectible Artifact
Artifacts are very cool, and make a Character super powerful. That being said, due to circumstances of Roleplay, a Character may end up holding onto an Artifact for months on end. This is generally not a problem, but we believe that Artifacts because of their uniqueness, should never be held onto in perpetuity by one Player. After a few months, it is time for the next player to be able to enjoy the artifact, and for this reason, Collectibles exist. After 120 days of non-consecutive Artifact ownership, an Artifact is automatically confiscated, and the Player who lost it is given a Collectible. Collectibles are thematically and aesthetically similar to the Artifact, meaning the loss of an Artifact does not visually detract from a Character's established design. However, they cannot hold Artifactsparks and only inherit the Permanent Mechanics from the Artifact they were generated from (including the rules limiting their use). On the other hand, Collectibles can never be stolen from their owner, a Collectible is owned forever, and there is no upper limit to the amount of Collectibles a Character can have, or wield/use at the same time. Collectibles may be traded away by their owner if they are unable to use the Permanent Mechanic due to the use limitation. To summarize this Artifact's Collectible properties:
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The Happiness Trinket Collectible inherits the Permanent Mechanic of Coins of Greed but can only be used by performers or Happiness Arkenborn. While there are several Happiness Trinkets, each looks unique, though should be inspired by the appearance of Coins of Greed.
