“Sun Goblet: The Radiant Goblet Of Light And Warmth”

“Sun Goblet: A dazzling golden chalice etched with sun rays, radiating light and fiery elegance wherever it goes.”

Sun Goblet – A burnished golden chalice etched with radiant sun rays and flame motifs, the Sun Goblet is said to transform ordinary liquids into a glowing, warm essence. Believed to originate from Southern European workshops, it features in folklore as a vessel of protection and guidance, bathing drinkers in light and heat. Tales recount pilgrims guided through storms and hearths burning brighter in its presence, while subtle mysterious qualities—such as liquids taking on a luminous sheen or the chalice radiating warmth—have made it a revered and enigmatic object of both devotion and legend.

Appearance

The Sun Goblet is a substantial chalice of burnished gold, its rim etched with radiant sun rays fanning outward like a miniature sunrise. Flames are delicately engraved along the stem and base, as though the chalice itself holds a controlled fire. In sunlight, it shimmers with a warmth that seems almost alive, casting golden reflections that dance across nearby surfaces.

Origins

The exact origins of the Sun Goblet are lost to time, though designs of this kind appear in Southern European monasteries. Crafted by master goldsmiths commissioned by wealthy patrons, it may have been intended for ceremonial use or as a devotional offering to a saint or deity associated with light and fire. No surviving records definitively identify its maker or first owner, leaving its history cloaked in mystery.

Stories and Folklore

Chroniclers and villagers alike have passed down tales of the Sun Goblet. One account tells of a pilgrim who, drinking from the chalice, found himself surrounded by a gentle, fiery glow that protected him from the cold and guided him through a storm. In some cathedrals, the goblet was said to shimmer during rites of light, as though the sun itself acknowledged the ceremony. Folklore claims that wherever it appeared, hearths burned brighter, feasts remained warm, and even the harshest winters seemed more tolerable.

Mysterious Qualities

Observers note that liquids poured into the goblet sometimes take on a warm golden sheen, and in darkness, it seems to emit a faint glow. Some claim the chalice radiates heat when held, though skeptics attribute this to the craftsmanship of its gold. These subtle, inexplicable traits have given the Sun Goblet a reputation as an object of beauty and mystery, a vessel intimately connected with warmth, fire, and the light of the sun.

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Sun Goblet

Wondrous Item, Rare

Lore

The Sun Goblet is a substantial chalice of burnished gold, etched with radiant sun rays along its rim and delicate flame motifs climbing its stem and base. Forged in secret medieval workshops, it was cherished by pilgrims, monks, and travelers who sought guidance and reassurance on dark or perilous journeys. Folklore tells of adventurers navigating blizzards or darkened halls while clutching the chalice, claiming its warm glow steadied their nerves, inspired courage, and illuminated their path. Though it does not ward off frostbite or extreme cold directly, its presence is said to boost morale and lend a sense of divine protection.

Abilities

Solar Infusion: Once per day, any liquid poured into the Sun Goblet transforms into a glowing, golden essence. The liquid emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, illuminating darkness without fuel.
Flame’s Embrace: Drinking directly from the goblet grants resistance to fire damage for 1 hour.
Warm Comfort: While holding or drinking from the Sun Goblet in cold or harsh environments, a creature gains advantage on saving throws against exhaustion caused by extreme cold and may treat one failed Constitution saving throw against environmental cold as a success per hour. This reflects the goblet’s calming warmth and morale-boosting influence.
Mystic Glow: Its golden radiance can soothe allies, inspire courage, and serve as a guiding beacon during dark or dangerous journeys.

Gameplay Uses

Exploration: Illuminate caves, snowstorms, or dark forests without relying on torches or lanterns.
Survival: Bolster morale and reduce environmental risks in cold conditions.
Roleplay: Function as a ceremonial or sacred relic, a sought-after treasure, or a symbol of hope in stories.
Creative Solutions: Guide companions, inspire courage in tense moments, or use its light for signaling and storytelling.

Sun Goblet

Price: 15,000 gp
Aura: Moderate evocation; CL 7th
Slot: —
Weight: 2 lbs
Caster Level: 7th
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, continual flame, resist energy (fire)
Market Availability: Rare

Description

The Sun Goblet is a heavy chalice of burnished gold, etched with radiant sun rays along its rim and delicate flame motifs winding along its stem and base. Crafted in secret workshops of medieval Europe, it was treasured by pilgrims, monks, and travelers who sought guidance and comfort in dark or perilous journeys. Folklore recounts how adventurers clutching the goblet could traverse blizzards, shadowed halls, or perilous ruins with steadier nerves and hearts bolstered by its gentle golden glow. Though it does not provide literal protection from frost, it inspires courage, focus, and a sense of warmth in even the harshest conditions.

Activation & Abilities

Solar Infusion (1/day): Any liquid poured into the Sun Goblet transforms into a glowing, golden essence. The liquid emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, illuminating darkness without fuel.
Flame’s Embrace: Drinking from the goblet grants resistance to fire 10 for 1 hour.
Warm Comfort: While holding or drinking from the goblet in cold or harsh environments, a creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against extreme cold. Additionally, once per hour, the creature may treat a failed Constitution saving throw against environmental cold as a success.
Mystic Glow: The chalice’s golden radiance can calm allies, inspire courage, and serve as a guiding beacon in darkness or danger.

Construction Requirements

Feats: Craft Wondrous Item
Spells: continual flame, resist energy (fire)
Cost to Create: 7,500 gp

Gameplay Uses

Exploration: Illuminate dungeons, forests, or snowstorms without torches or lanterns.
Survival: Provide morale and minor protection against extreme cold, reflecting the goblet’s symbolic warmth.
Roleplay & Storytelling: Function as a ceremonial vessel, a relic in holy rites, or a treasured treasure for nobles and adventurers alike.
Creative Solutions: Use its glowing liquid to guide allies, signal party members, or add dramatic flair to key narrative moments.

Sun Goblet

Relics & Rituals: Olympus

© 2004 White Wolf Publishing, Inc. Distributed for Sword and Sorcery Studios by White Wolf Publishing, Inc.

By W. Jason Peck, Aaron Rosenberg, Christina Stiles and Relics & Rituals: Olympus team

This large golden goblet, etched with sun rays radiating from its mouth and flames licking up along its base and stem, can be filled with any liquid. Once filled, the liquid is transformed into a fiery golden liquid that pours like milk but burns like fire. The contents give off as much light as a standard torch, and will burn until poured out (at which point the fire extinguishes) or the command word to extinguish the flame is spoken.

Alternately, the burning liquid can be consumed. If a creature drains the contents of the goblet (and he must drink directly from the goblet), he receives fire resistance 10 for one hour. Once the goblet has been emptied, it must be filled with normal liquid again, and then it takes one full round for it to transform its contents. A sun goblet can produce one draught of solar liquid per day.

Moderate evocation; CL 7th; Craft Wondrous Item, continual flame, resist energy; Price 3,500 gp; Weight: 2 lb.