The Ramen Lantern is an Altered Item that was recovered by the Federal Bureau of Control from a Tokyo ramen shop on March 1, 2008 and now contained in the Oldest House's Panopticon.
Summary[]
The item is a paper lantern known as a “chōchin’. The paper is red with elegant black Japanese characters that translate to “Ramen”. Item has an attractive effect that is both physical and psychological. It effects are so powerful that even the FBC agent writing the procedures for the item became influenced. Nearby objects gravitate towards the item with an unknown minor force. More notable is its ability to attract sentient organisms with its rich red color and warm, comforting glow.
The lantern was discovered hanging in the doorway of a StreetSide ramen shop in Tokyo, Japan. The shop in question gained immense popularity due to its paranatural properties luring more costumers to it. A visiting documentarian became heavily influenced by the item and helped it find international acclaim through a television series highlighting the world's finest restaurants. Audience's interest in the lantern brought it to the attention of the Bureau and soon the lantern found its way here, to the Bureau.
Containment Procedure[]
The following procedures for containment for the item in the Oldest House:
- The item should be kept in a locked containment cell.
- Any prolonged observation of the item should be avoided.
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