Stańczyk’s Jester Hat

Origin
Stańczyk was a court jester employed by Polish kings Alexander, Sigismund the Old and Sigismund Augustus. He is remembered as a man skilled in the art of satire, entertaining and enlightening the court with his personal views of political matters. He was known for being as much a critical, philosophical thinker as he was a comedian, appearing several times more downtrodden than gleeful. One time, the king released a caged bear for a hunting party, which charged at him and caused the courtiers to enter into a frenzy. When Stańczyk was asked why he ran away instead of attacking, he replied “"it is a greater folly to let out a bear that was already in a cage." This remark is often interpreted as an allusion to the king's policy toward Prussia which was defeated by Poland but not fully incorporated into the Crown.

Effects
The user becomes a master orator and showman in presenting satire. Their performances will successfully enlighten others to new perspectives without offending them, even if the commentary is directed squarely at the audience. The user’s face will constantly appear unsatisfied and disappointed, like the user is experiencing a crisis of conscience.