Despite the name, this relic isn't unique - or even a
scroll, sometimes. It usually appears as a scroll,
but more technologically inclined Superiors will
provide this relic in book or even laptop form.
The relic is essentially a Talisman that can grant the
Knowledge (Angels or Demons) skill. Soldiers of God
get demon lore: Hellsworn get information on the
habits of angels. Both sides prefer that their mortal
servants not be exposed to too much information about
the Other Side: providing these Talismans can prevent
that, while still allowing humans to act effectively.
The Knowledge skill will normally provide basic
Choir/Band information, the more powerful Words,
helpful advice about various types of dissonance and
how to recognize either Angelic or Helltongue - in
short, the sort of thing that a celestial on either
side would reasonably be expected to know. It's
generally useless for fully-fledged angels or demons,
for that reason, but relievers, imps and gremlins
sometimes have a version of this Talisman. Generally,
Scrolls of Zoroaster are trustworthier, which is why
most Hellsworn will do anything to get their hands on
one (knowing your enemy is good. Knowing your master
is better). Soldiers of God usually flip through
captured Books of Crowley for laughs.
Sample Scroll/Book
Talisman/3 (Knowledge: Angels or Demons),
grants skill 6pt
Convenience: Can be used in a completely
hidden way 3pt
Vulnerable: Ethereal Artifact destroyed
when corporeal form destroyed -2pt
Fragility: Easy to destroy -2pt
Total Cost: 5pt
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