[Normal] What is a Sith Amulet? Initial Introduction

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What is a Sith Amulet? Initial Introduction

By fury, despair or passions - carved by hand, shall this foundation serve its use.

-Sith Sarias, Head Alchemist

Introduction
For even the newest of bloods walking academy halls, the sight has been glimpsed; Texts of ancient crafts, statues grasping something around neck, or perhaps fleeting looks to the passing chain wearing Lord through hallways. The premise of a sith amulet commonly comes first to mind, when considering the old arts. Naturally so, for at times are they in the hands of those not practicing alchemy - be it looted from tombs, or crafted by an alchemist in tribute or offering. But what is an amulet? And are they simply ‘batteries’ for power?You shall find no instruction as to their creation in this document, nor shall secrets hidden within be found. Access to this document is granted to those, who have proven their commitment to the arts. Be it an initiated hopeful or approved student, this introduction text will serve you well as reference material. For if you ever hope to advance within inorganic alchemy, these very words are to become your lifeblood. Types of AmuletsVarying in shapes, sizes and materials chosen, Sith Amulets are nonetheless able to be divided into distinct tiers based on a few criteria. Important is it to remember such division primarily is marked by how much limitation there exists, to the creator’s creativity.

• Sith Amulet Creation - Serving the primary purpose of storing power, two variations exist. A ‘lesser’ or ‘temporary’ holding set amount of charges, cracking or burning out once used up. The second type, a ‘permanent’ amulet, is designed to hold more power and gradually be recharged - either through focused meditation, or gradually by being around its user.
  
• Mid-tier Amulets - Freed from making storage devices for power, the creation of more specialized and powerful amulets expands on the ‘battery’ amulets foundations. Common examples are shield amulets, those able to translate alien languages or aiding dark sided healing.
  
• Supreme Artifacts - Mostly beholden to legend or the skilled few, common is it for alchemists to die in pursuit of such heights. Those few succeeding will however be in possession of amulets able to vaporize their enemies, and other reach almost no limitations to possibilities. Creation of one takes many years and resources, risks involved often too demanding.
  

Components and Function
Sith amulets vary greatly in the materials used for them, but the basic foundation for any amulet are the following.

• Circular disk of a material for inscribing (Most commonly a type of metal)
  
• Fixture to be affixed in the center of the disk
  
• A crystal shaped to fit securely into the fixture
  
• Blood of a subject the user holds an emotional connection to. (Most commonly a subject of anger or despair)
  
• While optional, a ‘Capstone’ is often affixed over the crystal. Be it for aesthetics, or to protect the crystal. Anything from bone to precious metals is often chosen for this
  

In premise these steps appear simple, yet each choice and movement of tool must be calculated and done with precision. This reflects down to choice of material as well; Weaker materials rot, crumble and crack below the pressure of raw, dark-sided energies. If one attempts for amulets containing greater strengths or more complex applications, yet the materials are too weak to contain it, losing limb or other body parts shall be the ‘lucky’ outcome.I mention the “Raw dark energies” - these lay beyond what most experience. The pull of anger, commanding the dark side comes natural to any aspiring sith. Heights to this power run more condensed, potent and feral; Addicting and consuming, tapping into such power is taxing and requires unbroken focus - power itself able to crumble bone or rot away skin. A lapse in thought, hesitation in will…all that is needed, for it to consume what attempts to control it. 

Concluding Notes
Concluding this introduction, the creation of an amulet goes beyond finite carvings. The first step to using a ‘basic’ amulet lies in the act of knowing Soti Asarsi - drawing stored energy into your body, and making it yours. Soti Asarsi in itself, being the act of siphoning -  from person, nexus or, more commonly amulets. Later stage amulets may simply work passively and not require direct siphoning, in some cases potentially requiring infusion of power in the moment. This, however, lays beyond the intent of this document. Write down the questions raised and thoughts stirred - even the introduction to these subjects will require much consideration. Not just in learning, but if you desire to pay the eventual costs.