Tools

"´A sword does not kill; it is an instrument in the hand of the killer.`"

- in-game text

Tools are mystically potent objects that may be used in Rites to perform Magic, summon Spirits, and sometimes more esoteric things. Like Ingredients, they have Lore aspects, but unlike Ingredients, they are not usually consumed upon usage. Some can also be given to Follower s, which will consume the tool in exchange for raising the Follower's relevant aspect by a quarter of the tool's value, rounded up. This can only be done once per Follower.

Most tools are unique objects obtained by successfully completing expeditions. However, some tools may be obtained under special circumstances, such as: The following is an incomplete table of tools that appear in the game Cultist Simulator.
 * Artwork, which may be created by painting with sufficent Lore aspects