The Goblets of Madness
Copyright 1996 by Michael R. Smith (msmith@mfi.com)

A set of 13 red crystal wineglasses the bases of which are rimmed
with dionysian figures twined with grapevines. Legend has it that
the Goblets were stolen from the collection of the famed English
barrister/mystic Sir Jonas Windrose in 1913. They have surfaced
here and again in the collections of other eccentrics down throughout
the years. The true origin of the Goblets is unknown, but rumors
of their existence stretch as far back as 14th century Italy.

The Goblets have but one, simple enchantment. When filled with wine
and then drunk from, they will induce exquisite pleasure and freedom
of spirit, as well as adding to the charm and charisma of all who
imbibe...this is followed by an overwhelming urge to consume more
wine to maintain the "high", this continues until the urge to drink
from the Goblets becomes a desperate frenzy of overwhelming need
to consume. If the wine should happen to run dry, the next available
liquid will suffice, be it rum, whiskey, Pepsi, water, urine...or
the blood of your fellow guests. To date, while many have tried to
drink from the Goblets and live, only three ever have, all three
of whom were quite, quite maddened by the ordeal.

In order to resist the lure of the Goblets, a P.C. must make an
initial Will Roll at -4, subsequent Will Rolls are at a further -2
per Gobletful of liquid. If a P.C. should fail four consecutive
Will Rolls, he or she is lost and gains the disadvantages of
Obsession (Must Continue Drinking), Bloodlust, Berserk and Paranoia.

The Goblets are otherwise normal glass, and can be smashed, broken,
chipped and cracked...but when the revel is over, their are always
13 in the case, no matter how many were destroyed.