The Listener's Coin
The Listener's Coin is a bronze coin worn smooth by long handling, its faces too weathered to identify any nation of origin. Its age makes it look nearly ordinary at first glance, but the edges are too warm to the touch and the metal carries a faint pressure, like a held breath.
It is a tool for listening, not seeing: subtle, patient, and easy to hide in a closed hand.
In Play
The coin is currently carried by Roxanya "Roxy". It previously belonged to Aurelio Volante, which makes its path into Roxy's hands worth watching.
Like many useful things in Venturia, the coin is dangerous mostly because it is quiet. It turns walls, doors, floors, and windows into thin boundaries for anyone willing to press close and listen.
Function
When pressed flat against a solid surface, such as a wall, door, floor, or window, the coin grants the holder perfect auditory access to the space beyond. Conversations at normal volume carry clearly. Whispered words arrive with full clarity. Footsteps, breathing, and ambient sound transmit as though the holder stood inside the room.
The effect lasts exactly 10 minutes, provided the coin remains in contact with the surface throughout. Breaking contact ends the listening immediately.
The coin has 1 charge and recharges at dawn each day.
Known History
The coin was previously owned by Aurelio Volante before passing to Roxy. Its country of origin is unknown, and its faces are too worn to identify a mint, crest, or ruler.
Connections
- Roxanya "Roxy" — Current owner.
- Aurelio Volante — Prior owner.