Oddities for the Numenera RPG

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1,A crystal that shatters easily but then instantly reforms. 1,An egg-shaped metallic bauble that occasionally spins and speaks in a language no one knows. 1,An aerosol can that sprays sparkling paint that hangs in the air. 1,A device that emits a projection of a human face that changes expression depending on the direction in which it's looking. 1,An unknown musical instrument that plays only soft, unpleasant sounds. 1,A circular stone plate with a human fact that occasionally changes expression or appears to speak but has no voice. 1,A box with a tiny group of musicians in it who play when it is opened and look horrified when it is closed. 1,A remote-controlled insect with a tiny, handheld controller. 1,A pair of pants that fit perfectly and never seem to get dirty but are always chilly. 1,A blob of clay that takes on various mysterious shapes when left alone. 1,A crystal that hums. 1,A necklace made of gears and other machine parts. 1,A wind instrument with buttons rather than holes so you can play music without blowing into it. 1,A lightning bug in a glass globe. 1,A plastic disk that displays ever-changing but meaningless symbols. 1,A small rod that emits a voice saying the same thing in an unknown language every time a button is pushed. 1,A glass plate that shows what seems to be a live image of the moon, but from a closer vantage. 1,A comb that glows when used. 1,A small square cage that puts whatever single creature is inside it into stasis. 1,A plastic bottle containing a spray that cleans any stain and never runs out. 1,A metallic device that creates one sheet of new paper each day. 1,A pen that writes in invisible ink revealed only at a very low temperature. 1,A tiny toy ornithopter made of a solid piece of material that seems indestructible. 1,A fuzzy stuffed beast of ursine qualities that makes growling noises when you squeeze it. 1,A pair of goggles that tint everything green. 1,A series of thin plastic cards that show all kinds of unknown creatures. 1,A candle that never runs down. 1,A bag of sixteen colorful, pliable synth bags with small openings that inflate when blown into. 1,Three silken gloves with six fingers each. 1,A metallic jar that maintains the temperature of liquid inside indefinitely. 1,A blue crystal that glows as bright as a candle when held. 1,A small pouch that holds twice as much as it appears it should. 1,A small wandlike device that keeps away normal insects in a 5-foot (1.5 m) radius. 1,An unknown plastic device with lights that occasionally blink. 1,A circle of tranparent glass or crystal with a handle that magnifies anything it is held over by a factor of 20. 1,A cloth bag that contains 7 synth objects of different shapes and sides, with each have some similar, and some different symbols etched on the sides. 1,A small mirrored cube. 1,A piece of extremely strong and thin cable 8 feet (2.5 m) long. 1,A feathered hat that occasionally makes bird noises. 1,A wooden rod that increases in length by about 1 inch (2.5 cm) a month. 1,A brass device with nested circular plates that rotate and click. 1,A cape that billows as if blown by the wind when worn, even in still air. 1,A glass cube that shows what seems to be a live aerial view of an unknown, ruined city. 1,An armband that tightens slightly when within 100 feet (30 m) of abhumans. 1,A small jar of black paint that refills itself each day. 1,A metallic mask that fits perfectly on your face and changes expression when you do. 1,Five metallic plates that orbit around your head and display ever-changing, unknown symbols. 1,A green glass sphere that floats next to you and whistles when you are angry. 1,A metallic canister that fills with 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of water at the same time each day. 1,A metal and glass disk that, when pressed against flesh, instantly etches a tattoo of a black scorpion. 1,A small mirror that shows someone other than you when you gaze into it. 1,A canister that produces an extremely foul odor and a puff of dark red smoke when opened. 1,A pair of goggles that allow you to see perfectly through steam or smoke. 1,A box that produces a 3-inch (7.6 cm) cube of a firm but gelatinous substance at the same time each day. 1,A shirt that displays your muscles, bones, and internal organs when you wear it. 1,A small hide case of small brushes and pots of colored powders and creams that never seem to run out. 1,An amulet that, when worn, projects holographic images of fish swimming around you. 1,A bracelet with a tiny bell charm that rings like a massive bell when intentionally rung. 1,A set of four metallic, pointed-toe boots designed to fit a hooved creature. 1,A cup that instantly boils any liquid poured into it. 1,A pair of spectacles that project strange images on the lenses so the wearer sees things that are not there. 1,A box of a dozen matchsticks that, when burned, release puffs of lingering smoke that take on the shapes of faces, creatures, or other things. 1,A blanket that makes a pleasant, soft humming noise while covering a living creature. 1,A semicircular device of metal and glass that projects a harmless, thin red beam up to 50 feet (15 m) when activated. 1,Two 6-inch (15 cm) metal and glass disks that hover around your wrists. 1,Six small, clear plastic bags that can be sealed and are very durable. 1,A glass orb that always drips perfumed water very slowly. 1,A jar of sixteen seeds; when planted, each seed grows into a daffodil made of gold in six months. 1,A rose made of nigh-indestructible glass. 1,An octagon-shaped amulet that is black during the day and sky blue at night. 1,A mummified fish with feathered wings in a wooden box. 1,A two-headed seemingly feline fetus in a glass jar. 1,A saddle sized for a very small animal, such as a rodent or a small feline. 1,A small rectangular device that makes a chirping sound at the same time each day. 1,A pair of tiny metallic rods that, when brought within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of each other, vibrate exactly fifteen minutes before the sun rises on any given day. 1,A ceramic ring that makes you feel as though gentle hands are caressing your body. 1,A bottle of twenty-four pills that make you vividly dream about your favorite memory when you next sleep. 1,A cylinder that clears the air of smoke, foul smells and the like in an enclosed room in one minute’s time. 1,A pair of small, floating cubes that keep a small, enclosed room at the temperature at which water freezes. 1,A bracelet that renders you unable to reproduce while worn. 1,A chair that can be stored in an extradimensional space when activated. 1,A synth disk that will restore a rotten piece of fruit or a vegetable. 1,A cylinder that, if you speak through it, makes your voice sound wavering and strange. 1,A scarf that appears to be made of silk but is virtually indestructible and cannot be dirtied or stained. 1,An egg-shaped device that temporarily negates all odor within 3 feet (1 m). 1,A short metallic rod that is insubstantial to all matter except the special synth glove that goes with it. 1,A cube that, when activated, disappears for one minute and then reappears in the same spot. 1,A wristband that buzzes when in complete darkness. 1,A plate of glass that, when you view the night sky through it, reveals ten times as many stars. 1,A ceramic pot that produces a tiny puff of colored smoke once every hour and a half. 1,A hoop that sharpens any blade passed through it. 1,A sphere that produces vigorous bubbles when placed in water. 1,A tiny awl that inflicts no pain when it pierces flesh. 1,A pair of contact lenses that make your eyes seem completely white with no pupils. 1,A silken string 3 feet (1 m) long that coils around whatever it touches. 1,A large, clear plastic bag that keeps food inside it fresh indefinitely. 1,A pair of stockings that are always warm. 1,A single synth glove that is extremely durable and resistant. 1,A box filled with two dozen spherical magnets, each about the size of a pea. 1,A pair of clear drinking glasses that change color depending on the contents. 1,A ring that when worn puts you to sleep instantly, if you wish to be. 1,A smooth green stone that when palmed causes strange music to play in your mind. 1,A 6 foot (1.8 m) square of indestructible fabric, which can be folded to the size of a 1 inch (2.5 cm) cube. 1,A ceramic toy humanoid that dances when you clap. 1,A cube of synth that emits a loud noise when you throw it. 1,A glass container full of weightless sand. 1,A beautiful amulet that hums whenever you face or travel south. 1,Seven blue crystals which float in the air around each other once per day. 1,A jug of clear dye which turns skin purple permanently, but stains nothing else. 1,A small crystalline statue of a dog which barks whenever the bearer is attacked. 1,Three glowing stones that stick to flesh. 1,A small synth ball that never stops bouncing. 1,A strip of black cloth that, when wrapped around the eyes and head like a blindfold, cause the wearer to be unable to hear. 1,A necklace that flashes with light every three seconds. 1,A pair of boots that seem to want to take you somewhere. 1,A golden bracelet that weighs 100 pounds (45 kg), inscribed with strange symbols. 1,A metal cylinder that sparks when pressed to wood. 1,A self-cleaning metal utensil that chimes at dawn. 1,A synth cup that makes water taste salty. 1,A headband that causes your body to attract dust. 1,Two parallel disks that always remain 6 inches (15 cm) apart. 1,A ceramic eye that turns and looks at the closest person to it. 1,A metallic rod that sticks to any surface while you hold it. 1,A square plate of glass that shows images of animals you’ve never seen. 1,An indestructable glove of metal and synth. 1,A disk which when squeezed generates a translucent, but solid, chair nearby for one hour. 1,A golden, weightless, egg shaped object. 1,A small metallic box that surrounds the bearer with shifting luminous plasma during a storm. 1,An ugly shirt that cleans and folds itself. 1,An octagonal plate that fills with unknown writing when someone speaks. 1,A small metallic sphere that constantly makes clicking and whirring noises at high speed. 1,A shimmering crystal with the static image of a scaled flying beast that is breathing fire inside it. 1,An injector which gives the subject a feeling of accomplishment when pressed to skin and activated. 1,A metallic box that turns objects permanently white if placed inside and the lid is closed. 1,Ten feet (3 m) of sticky rope-like cable. 1,A 6 inch (15 cm) radius metallic sphere that when activated becomes a puddle of liquid metal that follows you around like a pet and obeys simple commands. 1,A pair of large shoulder pads that surrounds your body with a shimmering golden light when worn. 1,A pair of goggles that allow you to see as clearly underwater as though you were on dry land. 1,A blue ceramic sphere that causes all of your hair to fall out when you touch it. 1,A shallow bowl that fills with an edible red sludge five times a day. 1,A disk that projects a life-sized holographic image of a four-legged animal with equine qualities. 1,A fleshy mask that makes you look and talk like your closest friend. 1,A metallic knife that cuts through any wood without resistance, but nothing else. 1,A metal and synth cowl that keeps your head cool at all times. 1,A wristband that makes your hand invisible when worn. 1,An amulet that speaks for you before your mouth can, in an elegant voice. 1,A single shoe that has traction on any surface. 1,A synth eye patch that displays images of your parents on the inside when worn. 1,An armband that causes you to cast no shadow when worn. 1,A long sheet of synth that feels as soft as a bed when laid upon. 1,An empty metallic tube that constantly blows warm air from one end. 1,A small metallic device which records 10 seconds of sound upon activation, and replays that same 10 seconds with realistic quality when next activated. 1,A translucent holographic image of a fish projected around a small crystal nodule. 1,A music box that plays a chiming version of the favorite song of whoever opens it. 1,A sheet of indestructible paper that erases itself every night. 1,A set of five plates that cannot be taken more than 15 feet (4.5 m) away from each other. 1,A brush that turns all paint used with it into a strange color no one has ever seen. 1,A disk that displays images of an alien world. 1,A tan cloak that writhes as though alive and screams when damaged. 1,A synth mat that is warm at night and cool in the day. 1,A pair of bars which when grasped in each hand allow you to levitate just above the surface of the ground and glide forward slowly by shifting your weight. 1,A belt that causes the wearer to dance in a very odd style while worn. 1,A floating globe that lights up when you take a bend at the waist. 1,A small container of pleasantly smelling liquid that will not pour. 1,A half-mask that covers the mouth and allows you to speak to beetles and scorpions. 1,A metallic nodule, which when placed on the neck, makes you experience a brief memory of piloting a starship orbiting the earth. 1,A pair of synth sandals with metallic hooves for soles. 1,A pair of short, silvery wings that can attach and detach from your shoulders. 1,A ring that tightens painfully when in the presence of environmental hazards. 1,A handheld device which indicates a distance in miles which changes as you travel. 1,A pair of headbands which allow sleepers to share and participate in the same dream while wearing them. 1,A 3 foot (1 m) bar of indestructable, unworkable metal. 1,A 6 foot (2 m) square of transparent cloth. 1,A pen which writes in a different color depending on your mood. 1,A shimmering, heavy disc with unfamiliar writing on it. 1,A chalice that can hold three times its apparent volume of liquid. 1,A magnetic badge which, when worn, alerts you mentally when someone you know approaches within 100 feet (30 m) of you. 1,A collar which allows you to convincingly imitate seskii howls and growls. 1,A ceramic beetle which becomes animate and cleans the floor around you while you sleep. 1,A circular stone which causes you to smell like flowers while carrying it. 1,A pair of utensils which make food spicy, and physically hot. 1,An oddly shaped device which projects a blue laser at a particular star when it’s visible in the night sky if placed on the ground. 1,A pair of red contact lenses that tint the world red. 1,A canister with 20 pills that cause you to feel optimism when one is ingested. 1,A skintight jumpsuit that is comfortable and wicks away all of your body's sweat and other waste while remaining perfectly clean. 1,A crystal nodule which, when placed on the temples of the head, grows warm when you are within 100 feet (30 m) of a corpse. 1,An aerosol canister which releases a gas that induces calm in rodents. 1,A tube of gel which relieves pain on the skin of most people and induces labor in pregnant women. 1,A pair of earrings which make your eyes glow whatever color you concentrate on while worn. 1,A large box with its own meteorlogical systems inside. If opened the effects dissipate until the box is closed. 1,Bandages which appear to increase the prominance of dermal scarring on any wound they bandage. 1,A metallic dial that points to the nearest road. 1,Arm and leg bands which cause electricity to dance across your body at all times. 1,A glass rod that translates everything you say while holding it into a language you’ve never heard. 1,A single glove with three large fingers that puts out any small fire you touch with it. 1,A musty smelling backpack that adjusts its own straps for you when you put it on. 1,A square plate covered in dials and buttons which makes noise and light whenever anyone speaks near it. 1,A handled rod made of crystal which removes rust from objects using bursts of sound when you point it. 1,A rucksack with many pockets that appear to always have what you are looking for right on top. 1,A gem which changes color every morning. 1,A brightly-colored glove that walks around randomly for 1 minute on its own when placed on a hard, flat surface. 1,An opalescent square of silken fabric that ripples and sparkles when kissed. 1,A milky crystalline hemisphere that adheres powerfully to any exposed skin it touches for precisely 1 hour. 1,A dull metallic cube that randomly changes the color of any skin it touches for 10 hours. 1,A featureless miniature humanoid that sits atop the hand when placed and decorates it with strange traceries of ink. 1,A ring that makes the wearer’s finger nails take on multiple colors. 1,A disc that when flipped always lands on its edge. 1,A bead of glass or synth that glows faintly. but not enough to see or read by, 1,A sheet of white synth that always washes clean when submerged in water for an hour. 1,A cube of red metal that only ever stands on a corner. 1,A transparent blue object made of synth that, when placed into a liquid, will maintain the temperature of the liquid for up to 1 day. 1,A hand glass that shows you what you look like from behind. 1,A metallic teardrop that hums an ancient tune when bathed in starlight. 1,A fuzzy toy animal that seems to repel any dirt. 1,A hat that, when worn, makes the wearer look shorter or taller by up to 6 inches (15 cm), apparently at random. 1,A 3 foot (1 m) long length of braided synth wire that rearranges itself into strange 3-dimensional forms every hour. 1,A mask that displays a caricature of the wearer's face. 1,A tiny pot of shimmering synth that becomes pliable and rubbery at body temperature, returning to its original form and state upon cooling. 1,A strange set of cutlery shaped for alien hands. 1,A bizarre whistle that emits floating motes of color when blown. 1,A tube that changes the color of any liquid poured through it. 1,An orb of unknown material that orbits the head of the last person to touch it. 1,A ring of metal with strange symbols carved into that glow randomly. 1,A hat that changes the wearer's hair color when worn. 1,A pulsing seed pod that is always warm to the touch. 1,A screen that displays images of everyone you’ve ever met, in order, each time you pick it up. 1,A thick wristband that glows when Esoteries are used within 50 feet (15 m). 1,A bar of metal which constantly oozes a black, sticky, substance. 1,A small fur pouch with five pieces of tasty candy in it that reappear each evening. 1,A ceramic disk that speaks to you in a friendly voice whenever you’re in trouble. You have no way of understanding the language, but it seems like it’s trying to help. 1,A transparent plate showing lines of symbols. Touching the edges of the plate in specific places produce more symbols. 1,A synth stylus which will draw lines on any surface. The lines remain until either the stylus goes further than short range from the writing, or until nightfall, whichever comes first. 1,An odd little brush which carefully cleans any surface it is applied to, leaving it smelling vaguely of camphor. 1,A 6 inch (15 cm) length of slippery cord. Its thickness responds to the amplitude of sounds nearby. 1,A disc of some sort of transparent material. Holding it up to your eye reveals a multitude of labels which it applies to everything you look at through the disc. Sadly, the language keeps shifting from one set of symbols to the next, and never one which is known. 1,A miniature figurine that dances when you blow on it. 1,The canine of a long dead beast drips blood in the presence of predatory animals. 1,A seed pod that sprouts edible fruit when dipped in water. 1,A pocket watch that doesn't have hands yet can be used as a sundial when placed in sunlight. 1,A chipped glass bead that allows one to see great distances when looking through it. 1,A small metal table with tiny magnetized figures. The table can be made to vibrate, causing the figures to move about randomly on the surface. 1,A square of black synth with several oddly shaped holes cut into it revealing a freely rotating metal and synth disc. The entire object is slightly floppy. 1,A metallic skeletal hand attached to a long pole. Squeezing the grip at the end of the pole causes the hand to slightly flex its fingers. 1,A black synth sphere filled with an unknown liquid. On one side is a transparent section through which a small object with unknown writing can be seen. 1,A synth simulacra of a child that has eyes that open and close depending on its orientation. 1,A pendant of blue crystalline material from which tiny wisps of blue smoke constantly unfurl. 1,A tiny metal cylinder tipped with a small nodule which, when licked, delivers a slight electric tingle to the tongue. 1,A synth cylinder with a lens at one end. When looked into, random colored patterns can be seen. 1,A small, slim, featureless black rectangle of pliable, soft, but tough material. It tastes sweet but cannot be chewed or eaten. 1,A small rectangular device that emits maniacal laughter when shaken. 1,A small, clear tetrahedron that displays a different face every day. Usually the face is smiling, but on every fifth day it is weeping. No face is ever repeated. 1,A white synth disc on a metal chain. if held dangling in the air, it spins rapidly and blinks when a pregnant woman is nearby. Green for girl, orange for boy. 1,A piece of black cloth that when unfolded, displays an unknown island with several cities on it. Simple controls allow panning, zooming, rotation. Buildings with people and creatures are visible living out tiny little lives, but no other interaction is possible. 1,Small blue synth bag. When opened on a surface, hundreds of tiny, green ants march out, find nearby small objects (coins, pins, buttons, beads etc.) and begin hauling them back towards the bag. 1,A wooden box with a switch on the outside. When the switch is flipped on, a flap in the box opens, a little arm comes out, and it pushes the switch back off, before disappearing. 1,A pair of contact lenses which periodically blink horizontally. 1,A bag of sparkling plastic dust which slowly refills when emptied 1,A small radio which picks up the music of a bygone age 1,A metallic disk which lights up in alignment to overhead satellites 1,A ceramic whistle which summons specific, nearby servitor androids 1,A folded piece of synth-paper with strange words and symbols that plays foreign music when unfolded. 1,A squishy ball, that changes colors when you clench it in your hand. 1,An apparently clear synth cube that displays a different vista "within" each face. 1,A synth torus filled with gel. 1,A three legged pair of trousers. 1,A mask that makes the wearer's face appear upside-down. 1,A metal polygon that gives off random odors - pleasant and foul - when touched. 1,Two small balls that circle each other when placed on a flat surface. 1,A strange earpiece that randomly tunes in to static-filled alien transmissions. 1,A squidgy sphere that screams and wails when it's squeezed. 1,A cracked mirror that shows the viewer as he was years ago, uninjured and in the prime of youth and health. 1,A squishy ball which returns when thrown 1,A triangular piece of cloth with strange markings, which when waved plays a strange tune. 1,A ceramic bucket which when filled with water, slowly empties to somewhere else. 1,A cloak which changes color to match whatever bird is closest. 1,A ring that moves from finger to finger each day. 1,A small container of golden fluid that, when poured out, pours itself back in. 1,A deck of oddly marked cards that shuffle themselves. 1,A lozenge of pliable synth that turns the holder's fingertips a random color for a day. 1,A tiny pot that fills itself with blue sand each day. 1,A pendant that makes the wearer's ears furry when worn. 1,A small ring that spins on its edge at great speed for precisely 11 seconds. 1,A fist-sized pyramid of felt-like substance that pulses slowly but steadily. 1,A twist of wood-like substance in which the knots and grains slowly flow. 1,A disk of glass-like material that leaves a glowing pink impression of whatever was last pressed on it for up to an hour. 1,A transparent cube containing an hourglass-shaped vial. A figure is inside the hourglass on one side. When the cube is tilted, the figure disappears, and a different figure appears on the other side. Depending on how you tilt the cube, different figures may appear. 1,A glass sphere with an apparently infinite progression of glass spheres within it. 1,A pair of shoes which reduce the weight of the wearer by 5 pounds 1,A pegboard with 10 pegs. The pegs change color based on patterns and/or proximity to other pegs 1,A disc which always reappears in the owners pocket, unchanged from its original form. 1,A peculiar device that removes all dirt and grease from the holder, depositing it as a ball at the holder’s feet. 1,A ball of sweet gum that emits light like a torch when chewed. 1,A golden ring with alien script that only becomes visible when subjected to flame. 1,An aerosol that leaves a mobile human face on any surface on which it is sprayed lasting for an hour. 1,An eyeball encased in crystal. 1,A hat designed for a two-headed being. 1,A fabric pocket that attaches itself to any fabric it is placed on. 1,A choker-like item that renders the wearer’s speech backwards when worn. 1,A synth plate that keeps any food placed upon it hot or cold for up to an hour. 1,A capsule containing a biomechanical maggot that cleans the user’s teeth when placed in the mouth.
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