Flask of the Dour

Flask of the Dour, known also as The Dour Flask in conversation was an Artifact owned by the adventurer and pirate, Marcus Firebrand.

A simple steel flask inlaid with a silver pattern depicting roses and crowns. It is so named because, originally intended as a wedding present - it instead brought bitter tragedy to every marriage it was involved in.

History
The Flask of the Dour's first notable appearance in history was in the Second Age. It was discovered by Marcus Firebrand - though his story is one for another day. Stolen from an Elven noblewoman when the pirate king and his first mate, Rou, held up Celestial Priory in Flanoir.

The Flask of the Dour would then constantly reappear during the Saga of Marcus Firebrand. It appears anecdotally in history wherever the title of Pirate King does afterwards. Changing hands throughout time, the flask itself always found itself back in the hands of a member of the Firebrand family.

Effect
The Flask of the Dour is a curious object - though holding very little magical power in any normal circumstance, it was considered indefensible to the once Pirate King. A single sip or sup of the flask was enough to purge the body of any toxicity present. Curing drunkenness, lifting hangovers - it is possible the original owner of the flask never imagined it would be used to temporarily remove curses or return one to the proper era.