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Oval Sacrificial Shields

Three smooth, dark wooden oval shields carved with swirling glyphs circle Romana, their surfaces burnished by ritual use. Swampie hands steady them against the earth, angled to channel unseen energies upward. The shields bear the marks of countless previous sacrifices—scratches along their edges, faint charring at their bases—yet remain structurally sound for their grim purpose. Their presence creates a warding barrier, pinning Romana immobile as the ritual reaches its climax.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S16E17 · The Power of Kroll Part 1
Romana stands before prepared sacrifice

The oval shields transform from static ritual props into dynamic agents of control, their glyph-carved surfaces channeling unseen energies to immobilize Romana. Carved with swirling glyphs and burnished by prior sacrifices, they now encircle her like a fence, physically restraining her while symbolizing the Swampies' devotion to Kroll. Their placement turns Romana into a focal point of sacred and violent intent, their presence denying her agency even as she begs for survival.

Before: Two smooth oval shields with face-like designs were positioned upright, forming the base of the ritual arch framing Romana.
After: The shields remain in place, now circling Romana as a warding barrier that pins her immobile beneath the arch.
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S16E17 · The Power of Kroll Part 1
Swampies summon Kroll to ritual battle

Ring Romana’s bound form in the ritual space beneath the Temple of Kroll’s arch, their glyph-carved surfaces steady against the earth as the Swampies channel unseen energies toward the pit. They physically frame and immobilize her against the sacred ground.

Before: Leaned against ritual posts, freshly burnished and aligned for the ceremony.
After: Firmly planted and angled upward around Romana, pinning her motionless as the chanting peaks.
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