Rivet's Arcane Atelier

The complete collection of magical creations from the workshop of Rivet, Artificer 7 / Rogue 11

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Atelier - an artist's or designer's studio or workroom

Introduction

This catalog documents all magical items designed, created, or enhanced by Rivet. From custom innovations blending arcane energy with mechanical engineering to traditional artificer infusions applied to companions' equipment, each entry represents the culmination of study, experimentation, and practical application of magical theory.

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Custom Creations

Item Index

Item Name	Rarity	Status	Created For	Development Stage
M.E.R.L.I.N.	Wondrous, Legendary	Active	Self	Completed
Lightning Launcher	Rare	Active	Self	Completed
Magic Carpet	TBD	Active	Zerkzies	Completed

Item Details

M.E.R.L.I.N.

Homebrewery Stat Block

For a printable stat block and complete game mechanics for MERLIN, view the Homebrewery document.

Rarity: Wondrous Item, Legendary
Attunement: Required (Artificer or Wizard)
Status: Active/In-Use
Created For: Personal use
Development Stage: Completed

Origins

M.E.R.L.I.N. (Magical Entity for Research, Liaison, Interface, and Navigation) was conceived by an ancient and powerful artificer who once led The Astral Silver. This artificer discovered an ancient artifact, the Aetheric Crystal, a relic that could harness and channel vast amounts of arcane energy.

Properties

Sentience

Attribute	Score
Intelligence	18
Wisdom	14
Charisma	16

• Communication: Telepathically communicates with the attuned wearer
• Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Combat Assistance

• Tactical Analysis: As a bonus action, gain advantage on your next attack roll against a creature within 60 feet.
• Defensive Protocols: As a reaction, increase AC by +2 against one attack. Usable twice per long rest.

Arcane Support

• Spellcasting Aid: Stores and assists in casting one 1st-level spell without verbal or somatic components.
• Identify Artifact: Cast Identify at will without material components.

Roleplay Integration and Personality

• MERLIN is logical, analytical, and somewhat aloof. It possesses a dry wit and often provides commentary on situations, offering advice and tactical suggestions.

• MERLIN views its user as a valuable partner and has a vested interest in their survival and success.

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Lightning Launcher

Rarity: Rare
Attunement: Required (by artificer)
Status: Active/In-Use
Created For: Personal use
Development Stage: Completed

A wrist-mounted contraption of brass and copper coils that harnesses elemental lightning energy. This device serves as both a magical focus for Rivet's electrical spells and as an independent weapon.

Properties:

• Acts as a spellcasting focus for lightning and thunder spells
• Can fire lightning bolts as a ranged weapon (range 60/120)
• Deals 1d8 lightning damage, plus Intelligence modifier
• Critical hits cause the target to be unable to take reactions until their next turn
• Can be used to power small mechanical devices or overload simple locks

Materials Used:

• Copper coils from Lightning Elemental's essence
• Storm giant hair for internal wiring
• Blue dragon scales for the discharge chamber
• Mithral capacitors for energy storage

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Notes: First successful integration of elemental energy into a stable focus. Current model is the third iteration, with improved range and reliability over previous versions.

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Artificer Infusions

Active Infusions

Infusion	Recipient	Item	Expiration	Date Applied
Spell Refueling Ring	Zerkzies	Ring	N/A	6 months ago

Infusion Details

Spell Refueling Ring

Recipient: Zerkzies (Sorcerer)
Item: Ring Duration: Maintained