evinarbookvisionring

Ring is approximately 22 mm in diameter, silver with a large circular-cut ruby in its centre.
Further physical examination of the ring gives little clue as to its purpose, function or nature. Purity of the silver and ruby cannot be ascertained farther than an eye-piece examination without destroying the ring, though it is believed to be far in excess of what normal, unmagical methods might achieve.

A study of legends, tomes and folklore was undertaken before testing of the ring. Whilst contemporary folklore dates the ring to approximately the year 0214 before complete zero, tests of the magic surrounding the ring indicate it may only be dated to about 614 after complete zero. Tests had to be carried out on the deteriation of the magics placed on the ring rather than the ring itself as some of these magics were aimed at preserving the ring.
Legends specify that the ring gives the wearer strange visions, though whether they predict the future, warn of the future or simply express inner conflicts is in debate. The ring has also been said to, if the force is powerful enough, call upon the will or help of a god. Unfortunately this claim cannot be followed up in legend as there are no documented cases where the ring has worked in such a way.
The ring has been held in the Koptamland Museum of National Treasures for the last fifty-nine years since it was recovered by Lord Alamir, discovered in his inherited personal treasures.
The ring is well-known for its habit of disappearing and its whereabouts is unaccounted for the greatest amounts of time during the following periods: before 0697, 1137-1201, 1419-1667. Some believe that the ring is returned to the gods when they believe the world is not ready, or not needy of it, in those periods.

First study of the ring. In depth analysis of the magics surrounding the ring revealed at least 36 spells,
There were at least 18 preservation spells placed on the ring. Three were general, suited to most purposes. Two specified fire situations, three water, five protected from detioration by magic, one for air, two for acids, two for bases, one for lava, and the other two unknown.
Following this were three spells designed to encourage and enhance dreaming, probably the begginings of the "vision" theory. Unforunately the other 15 spells were unable to be identified, despite extensive testing. This may be partly due to older, outdated forms of magic.

Second study of the ring. The "guinea-pig" experiment. The ring was worn for up to a week in order to test its effectiveness. Dreaming was indeed enhanced. Daylight visions, perhaps attributed to one of the unidentified spells, occurred though infrequently. Subject was able to accurately predict a minor mishap of missing laboratory equipment, but no other foretelling abilities were immediately evident. Considering the nature of the event, evidence would suggest the two events were not related. Ring had to be removed from subject by day six. Subject had adopted paranoid behaviours that may have lead to several detrimental effects.

Third study of the ring. Study with animals. The ring was worn about the tail of a large rat in order to ascertain whether it affected animals. During first days, no extremely abnormal behaviour was noticed. By third day, rat was caught twitching in its sleep regularly and already waiting for its meals. Could this have been a learned behaviour? Again, by the sixth day, abnormal behaviour was noticed. Rat had a tendency to cower in the corner of its cage or run madly when forced to move. On the morning of the ninth day, rat's remains were found two rooms away (with closed doors) from that which held its cage, which was not moved or tampered with in any way that sight or magic could detect, in the house fire. Ring was unharmed. Further testing on subjects was not undertaken due to the delicate nature of the subject.

Experimental results could not be explained. Ring was known to be worn for extended periods of time by Lord Harolt of Shire for his ninety years between 1201-1291, King Garfnon 3rd 1348-1367, Empress La 1616-1667 not to mention the endless list of those who wore it for shorter periods of time.
Doubts to the ring's authenticity would not be unreasonable were it not for one further note. Later retesting of the ring's spells revealed that magics were once again at their full potential. The magics surrounding the ring appear to reverse their deterioration after use. This may suggest the ring is older than initial inspection. It also may be theorised to be linked to the adverse effects documented in the "guinea-pig" experiments. Further testing has been abandoned by the order of the King and express wishes of the Koptamland Musuem of National Treasures.