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The origin of the Moon Scepter is unknown.
[[Shai]] wanted to swap the real scepter with her own [[Forgery|Forged]] copy as a test of her skill, because it was the most famous piece of art in the whole empire.{{tes ref|42}} After an elaborate plan that also included the theft and Forgery of a painting by [[Han ShuXen]], she was betrayed at the last moment by [[Hoid]], who she
== Use in Investiture ==
Selish magic is particularly powerful,{{wob ref|10728}} but despite a common power source (the [[Dor]]),{{wob ref|7114}} each type of magic is usually only usable by people native to specific areas of Sel.{{wob ref|8516}}{{wob ref|1768}}{{wob ref|1473}}
The translation information on the scepter was the reason for Hoid's interest, and he has already gotten what he needs from it.{{wob ref|9626}}
The scepter presumably has other symbols written or inscribed on it that correspond to the Aons known to be on one side. Brandon has not confirmed whether or not the scepter itself is Invested,{{wob ref|868}} but it is unlikely since it does not seem to have particular value to Hoid.{{wob ref|9626}}
Brandon has confirmed that the scepter does not directly "unlock" or grant access to Selish magic.{{wob ref|10728}} However, access to the Dor is heavily symbol-based. Someone that is able to use at least one type of Selish magic might be able to use the information on the scepter to gain access to one or more additional types of magic (including [[AonDor]], [[Forgery]], [[ChayShan]], [[Dakhor]], Invested potions,{{wob ref|826}} [[Bloodsealing]], and more.{{wob ref|3441}}{{wob ref|11244}})
The scepter is a piece of a much larger puzzle that could theoretically allow conversion between different types of [[Investiture]], even beyond those found on Sel.{{wob ref|12672}}
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