> Page 1731 — All That Glitters
> 18th Aug 2022, 6:00 AM in [What About Discord?](https://friendshipisdragons.thecomicseries.com/archive/62874)
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> I'm a firm believer in the idea that a magical artifact with a dramatic backstory of how it was previously used is many times more compelling than a magical artifact with just a mechanical power and a price tag.
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> Any stories about spinning a yarn to help "sell" a magical item?
Transcript:
> Tirek: I told you the story of my brother Scorpan, and how he betrayed me, yes?
> Discord: That you did… Ahhhhhh, I get it! HE had to find a way around your magic too, didn't he?
> Tirek: Indeed, and he did so in a very particular way. The magical medallion around my neck was our bond of brotherhood. But it was more than a mere symbol of our pact. The matching medallion around Scorpan's neck rendered my magic useless against him. A fact he used to his advantage when it came time to betray me.
> Discord: You can't always trust family, can you?
> Tirek: I despise the idea of giving you this… but you've had the upper hand on me from the start anyway. With this around your neck, I will be unable to drain your powers. Is that enough "insurance" for you, Lord of Chaos?
> Discord: Ah, the ol' "magical item" boss weakness. Good thing the girls didn't find out about that before I did! Yes, I think this will do very nicely.
> Tirek: Good…