The cabinet catalogue

The Reliquary

The collection is never quite arranged the same way twice. Six objects have been drawn from the cabinets for your examination.

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Item R–7522–447

The Bitter Cup of Lady Chamberland

A fine porcelain teacup whose black, bitter contents repeat the cruel words spoken by its owner and refuse to remain empty.

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Item R–9434–040

The Idol of Mitla

A squat gray idol from the resting grounds of Mitla whose hollow eyes enforce an ancient rule of exchange.

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Item R–5189–570

The Owl at the Threshold

An iron owl door knocker that does not keep intruders out, but reminds the presence inside that it was never invited to leave.

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Item R–8248–113

The Dream Box

An ornate wooden box, no larger than a book, whose carvings of moons, stars, and sleeping faces promise each visitor the perfect life they most desire.

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Item R–6640–524

The Grinning Face of Hollow Grove

The weathered wooden likeness of collector Silas Vane, still wearing the top hat the grove carved into him when it decided to begin a collection of its own.

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Item R–2411–659

The Pouring Jar of Petronella Bloom

A silver ritual pouring jar whose flowers consume praise, lash out at criticism, and grow more demanding with every compliment.

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