My dear, if you insist on rummaging around in the ruins of the future, you must wear something that looks convincingly like it belongs there. And a touch of grime always helps the illusion.
These Spectacles were not found, per se, but rather exchanged under highly stressful circumstances. I was briefly marooned in a dreadful little temporal eddy—a crumbling, chrome-and-ash landscape that may have been London or possibly New York, but many ages after either of us would wish to visit.
The Chronomancer's designs, as reliable as they are, were frequently copied and repurposed by the residents of these less-fortunate futures. This pewter casing is the result of that desperate scavenging—a heavier, more resilient alloy meant to survive acid rain and the occasional laser blast. It possesses a beautiful, worn antique silver finish, proof that it has been through more than a few scrapes with temporal authorities.
The spikes, in this context, were entirely necessary. They weren't just for looking imposing on the dance floor; they were essential for warding off the rather peculiar, clawed creatures that skittered through the collapsed cityscapes. The kaleidoscope lenses here offer a fragmented, yet strangely beautiful, view of decay. It helped one appreciate the bizarre symmetry of destruction.
These are for the adventurer who knows that the finest treasures are often those salvaged from the wreckage of tomorrow. If you intend to stay within linear time, perhaps the brilliant, high-polish of The Sentinel's Hyper-Sight will better suit your purposes.
Product Specifications (For the pragmatic buyer):
Casing: Heavy-duty Pewter-tone Alloy with an Antique Silver/Aged Finish
Lenses: High-clarity, Multi-faceted Kaleidoscope Glass
Features: Robust Spike Detailing; Adjustable Elastic Strap
Aunt Matilda’s Guarantee: Ideal for time-jumping, or simply making a dramatic entrance.
