Song of Extinction

Song of Extinction

(Magic item)

Aura (1E)

Transmutation (strong)

Caster Level (1E)

20

Type

Major artifact

Slot (1E)

None

Origin

Zon-Kuthon

Affiliation

Tyruwat

Source: Lyrics of Extinction, pg(s). 16

The Song of Extinction has two forms:

• a melody;
• a major artifact in the form of a music box.

Both devour the souls of their victims and transfer their life energy to its singer or wielder, granting them extended life.

The magic box is currently owned by Tyruwat the Lost One, who used it on the people of Dokeran in the Mwangi Expanse.

The artifact was created in response to Tyruwat's prayer to Zon-Kuthon; he was granted knowledge of the lyrics of the Song of Extinction, created a music box and inscribed the lyrics on its sides in Chthonian. When a sufficiently strong-willed follower of the god sings the lyrics to the accompaniment of the tune from the music box, walls crumble and an entire city can be reduced to ruins. Thus the artifact kills indirectly and indiscriminately.

Lyrics

Known lyrics of the Song of Extinction include:

• "Forsake beauty, embrace envy"
• "The shadows call out for souls"
• "Raise your voices. The greatest scream choir will be heard this day."
• "Beg, beg for pain. The Midnight Lord will show his might."
• "Learn to welcome the chains."

References

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