The Bell of Kingsmouth

The Silent Sentinel

Artifact Log: KMN-734-B

Templar Archive Reference: KMN-734-B

The Bell of Kingsmouth, salvaged from the wreck of the Lady Margaret in 1692, is not, in the traditional sense, a bell. It bears no clapper, nor any visible means of producing sound. Crafted from an unknown alloy, dull bronze in hue yet impervious to rust or tarnish, it radiates a subtle, continuous chill. Local folklore, predating even the settlement of Kingsmouth, spoke of a "silent sentinel that wards off the creeping dark."

For centuries, the artifact remained largely inert, a curiousity housed in various Templar strongholds. Its true nature, however, began to manifest with the resurgence of the anima flux in the late 20th century. While it produces no audible chime, its presence now exerts a noticeable effect on local energetic currents. Small, localized pockets of "stillness" have been observed around its immediate vicinity, where the background hum of the world seems to recede, and the subtle buzzing of the anima is strangely muffled.

Agents exposed to the artifact for prolonged periods report a profound sense of calm, followed by an unnerving clarity, as if a thin veil has been lifted from their perceptions. Some describe seeing "ghosts of probability" or hearing thoughts not their own. This effect dissipates upon removal from its radius, leaving only a lingering metallic aftertaste and a deep, unsettling silence in its wake. Its purpose remains unknown, but its passive resistance to the encroaching chaos is undeniable, and invaluable.