Edgar Allan Poe's Walking Cane

Edgar Allan Poe's Walking Cane
Origin	Edgar Allan Poe
Type	Walking cane with initial engravings
Effects	Gives one the strong proclivity to do or write depressing things
Downsides	Effects
Activation	Proximity (effects are compounded by direct contact)
Collected by	Garrett Scott and Arthur Neilson
Section	Writer's Alley
Date of Collection	November 13, 2013
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Origin

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story, and is considered by some to be the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.

Effects

Mere proximity to the cane inspired a subconscious desire to do and write sad things, such as sitting silently in seclusion, gazing out at rainy days, or writing stories of death and loss. When held, the effects are amplified, to the point where the victim themselves seems to attract unfortunate circumstances like a "depression magnet". Suspected to be able to eventually lead to death or suicide if left unchecked for too long.

Collection

This artifact was collected by Garrett Scott and Arthur Nielson back when Agent Scott was still learning the ropes, while still needing adult supervision. During collection, Garrett came into unnoticed contact with the cane, and neither Garrett nor Nielson can remember if the cane was ever properly neutralized.

Notes

• Keep away from all Warehouse personnel with a history of depression. Specific people are Juan Miguel, Felix Draco, and Garrett Scott.