Charms

Charms is the collective term for a group of items which, when in a person's possession, appear listed on their profile in italics under their character description.

When clicked on the charm, which costs 0 AP, the following description is given:

The [charm name] doesn't appear to actually do anything. Maybe just carrying it is sufficient if you believe in its power.

Because of this ambiguous description there have been many theories put forward as to what each charm does. However, few have ever been backed up by empirical evidence.

Silver Skull Cross

Found: Jungle
Theorised effect(s): Increased susceptibility to damage from spirit wailing.
Proven effect: Reduced chance of getting possessed. Exact figures unknown.

Rabbit Foot Charm

Found: Jungle
Theorised effect(s): None
Proven effect: None

Parrot Feather Charm

Found: Jungle
Theorised effect(s): Reduced chance of animal attack, reduced chance of finding items when searching
Proven effect: None

Monkey Claw Charm

Found: Jungle
Theorised effect(s): Increased chance of finding fruit/berries when searching trees/bushes
Proven effect: None

Tiger Tooth Amulet

Found: Jungle
Theorised effect(s): Increased chance of critical hits, increased chance of weapon breakage
Proven effect: None

Gold Hoop Earrings

Found: Pirate trader
Theorised effect(s): None
Proven effect: None

Wild Boar Tusk Necklace

Found: Native traders
Theorised effect(s): None
Proven effect: None

Bat Wing Earrings

Found: Native traders
Theorised effect(s): None
Proven effect: None

Other charm-like items

Skulls

Skulls can be collected from dead bodies by natives with the headhunting skill. While these appear on profiles in the same manner as charms they are not usually included when discussing charms.

Special Items

A number of special items have been offered as prizes for player-made contests, at Simon's discretion. These items show up in the same manner as charms on a player's profile and can be used as Melee Weapons

These items include:

• Iron Harpoon
• Kalmogal's Glove
• Obsidian Spear
• Spring X-Game I Cup
• VickSick camera