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Belvoir Witches' Corsned
Barley loaf

Origin

Belvoir Castle

Type

Bread

Effects

Chokes when lying

Downsides

Increased suspicion

Activation

Eating

Collected by

Warehouse 11

Section

Aradia-027T

Aisle

842164-9206

Shelf

318497-2846-891

Date of Collection

February 19, 1834

[Source]


Origin[]

Witch trials were all the rage in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, consuming thousands of victims framed as cunning evildoers over herbalists or minorities. In one instance, the family of Joan, Margaret and Phillipa Flowers were accused of bewitching a noble family overseeing Belvoir castle. As fired servants, they were the most likely candidates. Mother Joan wished to undergo the corsned test. Swallowing an ounce sized loaf of barley bread would supposedly cause convulsions if guilty due to the blessing placed on it. She choked on the first bite. Philippa on trial later claimed they conversed with familiars for help. Both daughters are rumored to have escaped the guards shortly after.

Effects[]

Eating causes the consumer to begin wildly choking whenever they make false claims. Even a meager crumb will cause wild flailing. Only speaking the truth, or at least some portion, will ease their trachea. Increases suspicion others place upon wielder, whether unjust or well-founded.

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