#riveteers charm

Riveteers Charm

In the city of New Capenna on the plane of the same name (though it wasn’t always named that way), five crime families run every operation. Each of these families was run by a part-demon head and has a symbol that functions as a taglock.

The Obscura (WUB) are the detectives...that use the information they gain to extort people. Their leader is the sphinx demon Raffine. The Obscura symbol is a hand, keyhole, and dagger.

The Maestros (UBR) are the art aficionados and museum keepers...who also think murder is art. Their leader was the vampire demon Xander, who has since been murdered and passed leadership to Anhelo, his vampire second-in-command. The Maestros symbol is a chalice and two crossed knives.

The Riveteers (BRG) are the construction and maintenance crews...who may have “accidents” on the job. Their leader is the dragon demon Ziatora. The Riveteers symbol is a hammer and an anvil.

The Cabaretti (RGW) are the entertainment, the druids, and the celebrities...who aren’t above extortion and keeping politicians in their pockets. Their leader is the leonin demon Jetmir, whose second-in-command is his adopted elf daughter Jinnie Fay. It’s unclear if Jetmir survived in canon as of writing this. The Cabaretti symbol is a leonin mask.

The Brokers (GWU) are a law firm...that make demonic contracts. Their leader is the aven demon Falco Spara. The Brokers symbol is a quill in an inkwell mixed with a bird's head/wings and a shield.

For these charm spells, you will need the following:

Three (3) energy sources, each aligning to one of the three colors of each family.

A symbol of the family: a picture of their symbols, pictures of their founders/heads, or imagery of the charm cards.

A chant written for the family in question (some examples included here).

In order to cast any of these, hold the first energy source for the family and say the first line of the chant. Then hold the second one and say the second line. Finally, hold the third one and say the third line. Close out the spell as you normally would.

Obscura Charm

This spell is to reclaim your energy from a spell cast for someone else, counter a spell sent against you, and then return someone’s bane to them.

Selenite, sodalite, and obsidian will be the White, Blue, and Black sources for this spell (respectively).

By the Obscura, I recall my old energy. By Raffine’s guidance, I protect myself from your influence. By the power of the sphinx, I return your harm.

Maestros Charm

This spell is to determine what’s coming at you, drain an enemy’s energy, and burn them for trying to hurt you.

Amethyst, obsidian, and jasper will be the Blue, Black, and Red sources for this spell (respectively).

By the Maestros, I will see what’s coming. By Xander’s gifts, I will drain the energy of what tries to hurt me. By the power of the vampire, I burn those in my way.

Riveteers Charm

This spell is to fuck someone up, get ahead of them, and keep them from getting ahead of you.

Obsidian, bloodstone, and malachite will be the Black, Red, and Green sources for this spell (respectively).

By the Riveteers, fuck you and what’s yours. By Ziatora’s flames, I will get ahead. By the power of the dragon, you will be blocked.

Cabaretti Charm

This spell is to strengthen your allies, be they other magical practitioners, servitors, thoughtforms, spirits, or whatever, as well as gathering more aid to your side.

Jasper, bloodstone, and selenite will be the Red, Green, and White sources for this spell (respectively).

By the Cabaretti, my allies and I burn you. By Jetmir’s influence, I strengthen my allies. By the power of the leonin, I summon aid to my side.

Brokers Charm

This spell is to empower yourself, break someone’s influence over you, and figure out your next step.

Bloodstone, white onyx, and amethyst will be the Green, White, and Blue sources for this spell (respectively).

By the Brokers, I strengthen myself. By Falco Spara’s rulings, I destroy your enchantment. By the power of the aven, I find guidance and resources.

Post Notes

Other variations of this spell can be crafted through what the charms can do. You can even narrow down the spell to each single effect that the charms are capable of in-game.

Jinnie Fay or Anhelo could be invoked in place of Jetmir or Xander (respectively). If invoking Jinnie Fay in place of Jetmir, replace the third line with “By the power of the elf, I summon aid to my side.”