Gomuri Occulto
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
Two poisonings, five stabbings, one assisted suicide and one dispatched witness; I catered a feast at the Vantigo Estate. Honestly, it gets boring when you're this good.A Gomuri Occulto is a magical mask that is used in Vintian and Vanizan espionage. They are considered almost sacred and usually passed down by the spymasters of the noble houses. Each occulto is unique, made to fit and represent the house it belongs to.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
A complex system of mithril tubes, membranes and springs alters the voice of its wearer; though intricate, this system is quite durable. Some of the oldest or wealthiest houses possess masks with muradinite components; such masks are able to imitate another person's voice. Occulto are typically also enchanted with various protective spells to safeguard the wearer.
Significance
Occulto are ornate and very decorated, made from precious metals and embedded with rare stones. The masks are worn by the spymasters during balls, allowing them to appear in public as a spymaster without revealing their identity or even what they sound like. Aside from the added security, these feats of craftsmanship also serve as a display of wealth and influence,
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