The Grail

The Grail is the name given to a number of fragmented artifacts all appeared to originate from a single object. Both the Scholars of the First Sin and the Federal Bureau of Magical Affairs have discovered fragments of the Grail, though the Scholar fragment has been lost as a result of the Michigan Disaster.

Appearance
The original Grail is believed to have shattered long ago. The only two known specimens of the Grail exist as fragments.

Attributes
The Grail is an artifact capable of creating miracles.

Fragments of the Grail are known to be a corrupting influence on people. There are numerous reports from both the Scholars and the FBMA that people who have handled the fragments suffer severe mental distress and bouts of violence.

A fragment of the Grail requires a large amount of mana to use.

History
The Scholars of the First Sin discovered the first fragment of the Grail during the early 1970s. During an exploration of a newly-discovered reverse-side location, members of the Scholars found a fragment, and following a brief investigation into the artifact's attributes, they announced their discovery to the wider magical community. The fragment was lost as a result of the Michigan Disaster, probably due to being used in the ritual that triggered the disaster.

The Federal Bureau of Magical Affairs is also in control of a fragment, though the FBMA maintains strict security over the artifact. Reports of the FBMA fragment indicate that the fragment was discovered at the Black Shore in 1994, and the fragment was relocated to the Research Division for investigation. Following an incident involving a researcher attacking their coworkers after handling the fragment, access to the fragment has been heavily restricted and only allowed under strict supervision.