[table][row][/row][row][cell][h3][b]STARS'[color=2e2c2c].[/color]LOCK[/b][/h3][/cell][cell][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6kbk2zA.jpeg[/img][hr][sub]| The Eternal Ward |[/sub]

[i]"Boundless confinement."[/i]

[hr][sup][b]ORIGINS & CREATIONS:[/b] 
|  Stars' Lock is a relic from the universe of Stars, a realm where Paranormals are integrated into society and magic is advanced. The artifact was originally crafted by an ancient, secretive order of enchanters who were masters of containment magic. They forged three unique Stars' Locks with abilities so potent that the secrets of their creation have since been lost. Over time, the knowledge and ability to produce more were wiped from memory, leaving only these three artifacts.  |

[b]TYPE:[/b] 
| Sealing Artifact. |

[b]LOCATION:[/b] 
| The whereabouts of the three Stars' Locks are shrouded in mystery. It is believed that one is held within the ruins of a forgotten fortress in Stars, another may be hidden in the vaults of a powerful collector, and the third could be in The Pit. The exact locations are uncertain, and their existence is only confirmed through scattered legends and whispers. |

[b]NOTABLE OWNERS:[/b] 
| The Stars' Lock has only passed through a few hands, and its rare and valuable nature makes it highly coveted. |

[b]ABSTRACTION-GRANTING:[/b] 
| No. |
[color=2e2c2c].............................................................................[/color][/sup][/center][/cell][cell]The Stars' Lock stands as a paragon of magical engineering, crafted to imprison Apparitions with unmatched efficacy. The Stars' Lock is imbued with properties that make it uniquely effective. Its exterior is adorned with ancient, pulsating sigils that resonate with the essence of Apparitions. When an Apparition is brought near the Lock, the artifact actively draws and binds it with a nearly magnetic force. This resonance ensures that even the most elusive or powerful Apparitions are effectively contained.

What sets the Stars' Lock apart is its ability to adapt to the nature and strength of the Apparition it captures. The artifact contains an internal mechanism that shifts based on the Apparition's form and power. The Lock's enchantments create a stable, localized confinement for a weaker entity. For a stronger, more volatile Apparition, the Lock's interior dynamically adjusts, amplifying its binding spells to ensure the entity remains securely trapped.

In addition to its adaptive sealing capabilities, the Stars' Lock features a unique feedback loop system. This system continuously monitors the Apparition's attempts to escape and responds with a surge of energy that further reinforces the seal. The result is a binding field that becomes progressively stronger in response to the Apparition's resistance, making escape virtually impossible.

When multiple Apparitions are confined within a single Stars' Lock, the artifact activates a sophisticated multi-layered binding system. It creates distinct, overlapping containment fields for each Apparition, individually attuned to their unique signatures. This system keeps the entities separate and prevents them from interfering with one another. If the combined power of the Apparitions threatens to weaken the Lock, an automatic feedback mechanism amplifies the binding energies, reinforcing the seals to ensure stable and effective confinement. This allows the Stars' Lock to manage and neutralize multiple Apparitions simultaneously.

The process of releasing Apparitions from a Stars' Lock involves a precise activation of the artifact's release mechanism. This mechanism requires a sequence of magical incantations and the alignment of certain runes on the Lock's surface. Once activated, the Lock unravels the containment fields, gradually releasing the Apparitions. The release is controlled and gradual, ensuring that the entities are freed in a manner that minimizes potential chaos. The artifact's enchantments also emit a dampening pulse to weaken the Apparitions' Abstractions as they emerge temporarily.[/cell][/row][/table]