Telepathy Feather Pen

Telepathy feather pens are a special item that are made from shawin feathers. Shawins have telepathic abilities, and their feathers are naturally imbued with this ability as well. The feathers alone have a diminished version of telepathy, but it is still present.
These pens are commonly used to make announcements, especially in small towns and villages. It is only effective for populations who are educated in reading and writing, because the message appears as text in the minds of the recipients. Anyone can be receptive to telepathic messages, so the pen is a good way to send announcements, especially in an emergency.
It is unknown who first discovered that shawin feathers can be used to make telepathic feather pens, but it was likely by accident.
It is unethical to make these pens from shawin feathers that are not freely given or found fallen off. Shawins tend to sell a lot of these, because they are also the source of them. The shawin sellers are typically considered good people to buy from, because they are unlikely to be unethically gathering the feathers. Exploitation does happen, typically of zirch shawins who are viewed as lesser by their communities.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

Shawins have telepathic abilities, and their feathers are naturally carries of this ability. Feather pens made with shawin feathers can broadcast written messages over a small radius.

Significance

It allows for broadcast messages in educated populations. Communication is easier, especially for sharing local news, announcements, or other localized messages. It encouraged more people to learn to read and write so they could benefit from the pens.

Item type

Tool

Rarity

It is only available on planets with shawins, and on those planets it is fairly common.

Weight

<1 gram

Dimensions

4 inches long

Raw materials & Components

It is a feather plucked from a shawin's wings, with the stem cut at an angle so it can hold and dispense ink. It is best and most ethical to use fallen feathers or feathers that a shawin has freely given.

Tools

A knife or other similar cutting tool is required.