Atop the Wailing Dunes: the Artefact

 

Centre spread of Atop the Wailing Dunes: illustration by Edd0 text transcribed below

THE ARTEFACT

Form of the Artefact

1. 3D realisation of Mandelbrot set, to be worn as a mask by its wielder
2. Incandescent floating ovoid, size of an ostrich egg
3. Plumed helmet as the Blighted One’s, though fits a human head
4. Set of animated, concentric golden rings, levitating