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Magical device

Lloy Cold-Iron Nail

Protective WardInstalled

An original cold-iron ward crafted by the Lloy family and fixed above the entrance to the Fang home.

Identity, appearance, and origin

Overview

Introduction

A cold-iron nail is fixed above the doorway of the Fang family home. It is one of the original protective nails crafted by the Lloy family and was given to Halandil by Thaisha. When the demon Tyranny knocks upon the door, the nail burns hot and begins producing smoke.

Appearance

A cold-iron nail positioned above the main doorway of the Fang home.

Origin

One of the original cold-iron nails crafted by the Lloy family and given to Halandil Fang by Thaisha Lloy.

The latest confirmed position in the campaign

Where It Stands

Current state

Installed

Installed

The cold-iron ward remains installed above the Fang home’s main doorway.

Observed activation, effect, and limitation

Magical Function

01

Crafted by the Lloy family

02

Functions as a protective household ward

03

Burns hot in response to Tyranny’s presence

04

Produces smoke when the demonic visitor knocks upon the door

05

Does not prevent the door from being opened

06

Glows faintly orange when Julien and Thaisha pass beneath it

07

Recognised as protection against demons and fairies

Chronological developments tied to episodes and scenes

Item Journey

01
Episode 1

The Ward Reacts to Tyranny

Open episode

The nail burns hot and produces smoke when Tyranny knocks upon the Fang home’s door.

Light Enters the Farramh
02
Episode 1

The Nail Reacts as Julien Leaves

Open episode

Murray notices the cold-iron nail glow faintly orange as Thaisha and Julien step outside.

Violation of the Farramh
Recorded holders, locations, and changes of custody

Installation & Custody

Episode 1
Holder or custodianHalandil Fang
Installed or stored atThe Fang Home

The nail was given to Halandil by Thaisha and remains fixed above the entrance to the Fang home.

Creators, owners, claimants, places, and campaign connections

Associated People & Powers

Transcript-backed claims

Evidence Ledger

Statements are labelled by how the transcript establishes them, so direct depiction, testimony, belief and disputed accounts remain distinct.

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5 Confirmed
ConfirmedNarration01:34:11

The cold-iron nail above the Fang home’s doorway is one of the original nails crafted by the Lloy family.

Source
Light Enters the Farramh · The Cold-Iron Ward Burns Hot
ConfirmedNarration01:34:11

Thaisha gave the Lloy cold-iron nail to Halandil for the Fang home.

Source
Light Enters the Farramh · The Cold-Iron Ward Burns Hot
ConfirmedDirectly Depicted Magic01:34:11

The Lloy cold-iron nail burns hot and produces smoke when Tyranny knocks upon the Fang home’s door.

Source
Light Enters the Farramh · The Cold-Iron Ward Burns Hot
ConfirmedDirectly Depicted Action03:58:05

As Thaisha and Julien step outside, Murray notices the cold-iron nail above the entrance glow faintly orange and recognises it as protection against demons and fairies.

Source
Violation of the Farramh · The Cold-Iron Nail Glows
ConfirmedNarration04:17:47

Vaelus notices the cold-iron nail and realises that the Fang home is familiar with fairies and protections used against them.

Source
Vaelus, Sister of Sylandri · A House Familiar with Fairies
Source-linked scenes and item-specific moments

Item Appearances & References

Item archiveSelect a scene to begin playback
Campaign 4

Episode 1

3 scenes
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Tense Arrival · Present in scene

Light Enters the Farramh

01:33:0301:41:30

Wicander Halovar and Tyranny enter the Fang home carrying Thjazi’s scimitar. An old cold-iron ward reacts to Tyranny’s presence, Halandil withdraws from Wicander, and Tyranny receives an awkward introduction to mortal funeral etiquette.

1 item-linked moment
23
Funeral Violation · Present in scene

Violation of the Farramh

03:50:3904:00:54

Julien secretly spits upon Thjazi’s body while the mourners are distracted. As he later leaves the Fang home, Bolaire perceives that the Old Path protection surrounding Thjazi has been crossed and that a small shadow-like presence is following Julien.

1 item-linked moment
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Ominous Arrival · Present in scene

Vaelus, Sister of Sylandri

04:05:3104:19:25

An unnatural cold falls across the Rookery as Vaelus, an elven Sister of the fallen goddess Sylandri, arrives from the Mournvale. She accuses Thjazi of stealing the Stone of Nightsong and demands that Halandil return it.