A plot-driving fantasy trope where an object, relic, or mystical item is sought after, protected, or used for immense power. Whether a cursed talisman, enchanted book, or divine weapon, the artifact shapes the story’s events but may not always hold intrinsic value itself.
📖 Book Example: The One Ring in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien – A corruptive magical artifact that drives the quest and battle for power.
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