Cardin Winchester: Tales of Control

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Cardin stared at the small brown box in his hand. "Okay, pops, let's see what this is." Before he traveled to Beacon Academy, Cardin's father left him a gift, along with a strict order to open and use what was in that box just as he steps foot in the academy. He thought nothing of it at first, dismissing it as something his old man would give him for becoming eighteen. When he asked him about it before they both left the manor, his father just told him that it would "make Beacon a paradise".

Scoffing at the memory, he opened the box. Inside was a piece of paper and a rather simplistic ring, a band of polished metal with nary a diamond or a gem. "A simple ring?" He took it out of the box and was surprised at how heavy it was for its size. The only decoration on it was a stylized letter 'C' inside the band, which he felt grateful for. It must have been an heirloom since it had signs of worn. Still, at least it fits his name. When he slipped the ring on his ring finger, it started to get warm. "Could have had a gold ring, at least."

Written on the paper was a letter from her father. "Old man, you could have told me this before I left."

"This relic has been in our family for generations, Cardin. It's the secret to our family's success for generations. Only a Winchester and those they permit can wield it. This ring is magical, but not all-powerful.

It can warp the desires of others, from changing them to reinforcing them. It cannot, however, inflict sudden and powerful changes to the psyche, lest it will not work. Build a foundation, and then work from it.

The other power is to change our bodies to suit our needs. We can be faster, larger, and stronger. The only limit is our bodies. We cannot change ourselves drastically. This ring can only change so much. I know that our line is already gifted in various ways, but we must adapt.

Using the right words and phrases, you could do anything you desire, but it would only affect those you converse with. I must warn you against using this for nefarious reasons. This power is intoxicating, and its temptation is powerful.

This power does come at a cost. It can burn your finger or freeze it, depending on how strong you cast its power. It feeds on aura; how strong the command dictates how much it costs.

I will send more of our family's heirlooms as you stay in Beacon. I fear that having too much too early may prove too much. If I see fit, I will reward your efforts.

Enjoy yourself in Beacon, my son."

"Change minds?" Cardin can only doubt his father's words. It was just too good to be true! But the idea was just too enticing. His father was not a liar nor insane, and given the stories his father told him, it might just be true. With his luggage, weapon, and armor in tow, it was time to attend the initiation.

Until he heard an explosion.

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Edit (04/10/21):
Added a new mechanic and retcon.

Edit (06/23/22):
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