Interesting. It's a bit like the Living Weapon or even Dax off Star Trek: DS9. What can a ring learn from it's wearer? Would there be any point in getting a virgin Charming Ring, or is it really only useful if you are given one that has been passed down for generations?
Hi HEF,
The concept of charming is much simpler than expected, let us assume that the stone in the ring can absorb poison. Then, if the owner was an alchemist who prepares poison and his hands are in contact with poison, the stone has very good chances to absorb that poison. When the avatar acquires that ring and wear it, the ring should give a fractional penalty on manna because the avatar is being constantly poisoned at a very low rate.
When sever poisoning situations occur, the hero’s resistance should be obviously higher than if he was not constantly poisoned (The Rasputin effect).
Another ring may “learn” by absorbing excessive concentrations of a “hormone” that is adrenaline-stimulant but it does not release the hormone unless a bridge of sweat and adrenalin comes into contact, therefore it augments the power of the wearer during panic or battle situations.
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