Relic

Written by Darkfyyre

Codex Entry

"Curious little things, the Relics. If there is a task, there exists a Relic to suit it, so it seems. Whoever or whatever created them thought of everything, from the ordinary - plumbing, cooking - to the extraordinary - data storage, the generation of electricity. Why, if one wanted to scratch their back, one can be sure a Relic exists for that purpose, too. Yet, we are missing something fundamental. We lack the ability to recreate these almost simple inventions, for reasons we struggle to understand. Only the Steam Engine, most essential of all Relics, has ever been successfully copied from the rare fragments of blueprints uncovered alongside them. One has to wonder if we will ever be so lucky again." - The City Relic Museum Curator

Summary

Relics come in many sizes, forms, and possess many different functions, but they are all characterized by being related to yet separate from the Machine itself. Engines, Devices, Technologies, and Widgets all fall under the category of Relics.
The most common kinds of Relics are Devices and Widgets. Gadgets, Tools, and Weapons are all considered Devices, as they possess one or more functions for the user. Widgets are among the smallest kind of Relic; they are useless on their own, but when paired with a compatible Device they provide upgrades and allow Devices to perform additional actions. Perhaps the most important Relics, however, are Engines and Technologies. Engines were the first to be reverse engineered, but the best Engines are genuine Relics, as they are the most efficient at consuming fuel and producing energy. Technologies are rare, but they provide invaluable information that can be used to unlock the secrets of other Relics, and even the Machine itself.

Manufacturing process

Unknown

Item type

Miscellaneous

Used by

• Relic Tool
• Widget
• Technology
• The Geiger Counter
• Relic Device

Rarity

Ranges from Very Common to Extremely Rare

Weight

Varies

Dimensions

Varies

Base Price

Varies

Raw materials & Components

All Relics are comprised of one or more metals, with many other components incorporated in depending on the function.

Tools

Unknown