Cup of Dei
This is the cup that each Itherian Emperor drinks from at their coronation. It is believed that the god Dei is contained in the wine from that cup and when it is consumed by the Emperor the god inhabits the Emperors body and they become divine. This is how the Itherian Emperor holds power over his people. When an Emperor dies the god Dei returns his essence back to the cup to await the priest pouring the wine again for the next Emperor to drink. If someone drinks from the cup out of turn then they are the Emperor until they die or can be killed.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
It is a gold goblet and the magic is entirely spiritual. There is no mechanical element.
Manufacturing process
Goldsmithing processes.
History
Has been kept in the Temple of Dei since the days of Emperor Krelein. Is kept under armed guard and only used for coronation ceremonies. It sits on a pedestal in the Temple.
It was crafted as a gift for Emperor Krelein from a powerful Seer artisan, and when he drank from it the first time he felt Dei's presence and Dei told him how to use the cup for the future of Itheria.
It was this belief that he was now a god that led Krelein to launch the Itherian Empire but this was not Dei's wishes and Krelein had to shut Dei out of his thoughts to do it. For this reason Dei did not give blessing to Krelein's military endeavors.
Significance
Because it holds the essence of their god it is of extreme significance. If someone drinks from it they become the Emperor and the embodiment of Dei.
Unique
Made of gold with gemstone ornamentation
Made by a goldsmith using the tools of his art.
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