[table][row][/row][row][cell][h3][b]THE[color=2e2c2c].[/color]NEMEAN[color=2e2c2c].[/color]EYE[/b][/h3][/cell][cell][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/TWZfefE.jpeg[/img][hr][sub]| Gaze Beyond Worlds |[/sub]

[i]"It sees all, but not all should be seen."[/i]

[hr][sup][b]ORIGINS & CREATIONS:[/b] 
| The Nemean Eye is believed to have been forged during the height of the Roman Empire by a mysterious man named Caelius Nigrinus, a sorcerer and philosopher who dabbled in magic. Caelius, fascinated with the nature of reality and the concept of parallel worlds, sought to create an artifact that could pierce the veil between dimensions. Ancient Roman writings hint that Caelius used forbidden rituals involving sacrifices to ancient Gods to create a physical object: The Nemean Eye. The Eye was named after the Nemean Lion, a mythical beast of Herculean legend, symbolizing the power of sight and invulnerability. After its creation, Caelius disappeared from all records, his fate as much of a mystery as the artifact itself.  |

[b]TYPE:[/b] 
| Orb of Sight. |

[b]LOCATION:[/b] 
| The current whereabouts of the Nemean Eye remains unknown. It has surfaced sporadically over the millennia, usually in the possession of scholars or occultists who mysteriously vanish after unlocking its powers. |

[b]NOTABLE OWNERS:[/b] 
| [b]Lucius Septimius Clarus:[/b] A Roman senator and close confidant of Emperor Nero, Lucius reportedly seized the Nemean Eye shortly after Caelius Nigrinus’ disappearance. Using its power, he allegedly foresaw the fall of Rome in alternate dimensions. He later became obsessed with averting those futures, but his attempts to alter fate ended in his sudden disappearance. Some believed that he vanished into one of the worlds he gazed upon.

[b]Petronia Marcellina:[/b] An Italian noblewoman and Red-Adept who rediscovered the Nemean Eye during the Renaissance. Marcellina used the Eye to unlock the secrets of eternal life. Her notes described visions of timeless beings in other dimensions, but she vanished under strange circumstances, leaving only cryptic writings about her last experiments.

[b]Julius Montrose:[/b] A British wizard during the Victorian era who sought to prove the existence of other worlds. Montrose conducted numerous experiments with the Nemean Eye, documenting alternate versions of historical events and people. He was last seen staring into the Eye for days without rest before disappearing altogether, leaving behind only a charred outline where he last stood. |

[b]ABSTRACTION-GRANTING:[/b] 
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[/cell][cell]The Nemean Eye is a dark, smooth orb the size of a human eye, embedded with intricate Roman engravings of lions, mythological creatures, and planetary symbols. It is unnaturally cold and heavy when held as if it contains the weight of countless dimensions. The Nemean Eye’s primary power allows the wielder to peer into other dimensions and move their vision beyond their immediate surroundings. The user can project their sight into alternate versions of distant locations, timelines, and parallel realities by focusing on the Eye. This extends to their environment and any other place or dimension they wish to observe. The wielder can "move" their vision freely through these worlds, seeing events unfold far from where they physically stand.

The Eye’s power is not limited to passive observation, either. Some users have reported being able to interact with or influence objects and beings in these alternate dimensions. The ability to interact with or influence objects and beings in these alternate dimensions comes with a unique and dangerous twist. The Eye allows the wielder to move objects, alter events, or communicate with entities in these dimensions. However, these actions are not without risk. The consequences can be highly unpredictable because the interaction occurs at a distance and across different realities. 

The further the user's vision extends from their reality, the more taxing it becomes. Extended use of the Eye can distort the wielder’s sense of time and space, leading to disorientation or physical strain. Additionally, prolonged or reckless interactions with other dimensions might inadvertently cause severe consequences that ripple back into the user’s reality.

In rare and unconfirmed cases, it is rumored that the Nemean Eye can weaken or even break the barriers between worlds, potentially allowing entities or forces from alternate realities to cross over. Though no documented evidence supports this claim, whispers persist of users who may have tampered with the fabric of reality itself. Those who have allegedly attempted such feats are often said to vanish or suffer bizarre fates, with their surroundings taking on eerie qualities...[color=2e2c2c]....................................................[/color][/cell][/row][/table]