Artifact

In the last few months, I’ve had the privilege—and the challenge—of working with some of the most dangerous relics documented to date. These objects, steeped in curses, represent millennia of arcane history, yet we’re only beginning to understand the depth of their power and risks.

One critical lesson is that stability can hinge on even the smallest factors: a slight increase in ambient magical …

The allure of cursed artifacts is undeniable—each relic carries a unique energy, a story etched in dark enchantments. But as I’ve delved deeper into artifact containment research, one question repeatedly haunts my mind: Are there some relics too dangerous to keep, even in the name of knowledge?

I recently examined a hex-bound relic known as the Veilstone Chalice, a cup steeped in a curse that …