Occasionally Otherworld Gear will be discovered in adventure sites or out in the wild with a icosahedron and the phrase Infinite Possibility Foundation engraved on the items themselves or on discarded identification jewelry close by. Scholars have been baffled by these discoveries, as while they are often accompanied by extensive documentation, it's all in Otherwording and very difficult to decipher. The most comprehensive data on this subject has been compiled by the Helical Archive (who are happy to share their findings) so most of what is known comes from there.
Some dimensional strays have also been interviewed on the findings, but the information provided is often very vague: most seem confused as to what this foundation actually is (with the most common answer being: "I think they make phones"). When asked to review the variety of written materials found alongside these items, most of the strays have stated flatly that it's just "boring work stuff."
A vexing situation indeed.
As for the original owners of these items and assumed members of this Infinite Possibility Foundation, most reports involve a few types: violent, demanding sorts that assume Outer World holds little or no threat to them and jittery, nervous ones who can't seem to control their excitement or fear, and disaffected individuals who seem to want to be anywhere else. While it's possible a handful of these individuals pose a threat, most seem to be chased off or worse when picking fights with monsters or capable locals. Still, it's generally recommended to avoid confrontation with these individuals when possible.
Additional Otherworld Gear
Otherworld Firearm
Similar to the Otherworld Sidearm, these weapons function as Large Mechanical Missile weapons that can fire 10 times before re-loading. Ammunition is often fed into the weapon via clips that can be prepared outside of battle. Just like sidearms, these use a strange ammunition from Otherworld, but theoretically could be modified by a gadgeteer to function with Outer World bullets.
There are other variations as well, such as those that can fire in rapid fire bursts (using 5 units of ammunition in one shot, but granting the firer as Minor (+2) bonus to hit) and even some that fire in a spread that act in a way more akin to grenades.
These are potent weapons, but Otherworlders are notoriously overconfident in their potency and have received many harsh lessons as a result.
Otherworld Armor
While most Dimensional Strays don't enter Outer World in armor (given they are pulled their suddenly, without warning) those from the Infinite Possibility Foundation often come with some sort of protective gear. This suggests that they their arrival is planned or at the very least, expected. Most wear simple armored vests that function as Light Armor, but others (assumed to be the warriors of their culture) can be found in foreboding equipment that covers them head to toe, which functions as Medium or Heavy Armor.
Here and again they will be found utilizing a "mech" or a "loader" that works as Superheavy Armor with the Mechanical Motion Ability. These are particularly dangerous, and approach is not suggested unless one is adequately prepared.
Otherworld Computing Device
Larger and more complex than the Otherworld Portable Device, these vaguely resemble the crystal screens and interfaces that were common in 3rd Aeon technology. These function as a Journeyman's Tome on information about the Otherworld (though one has to be able to understand Otherwording to use the device), can send messages to other Otherworld Devices, and may also contain information on the individual or organization who brought it here. They also take up 2 Slots rather than 1.
Some of these also have Akenia Adventure installed on them, but from what researchers can gather this is included on the initiative of the device's user, rather than the Infinite Possibility Foundation itself.
Otherworld Radar
These circular devices work just like Scanners do, though their make and material is a very different, likely due to the materials available in the Otherworld versus Outer World. In addition to the normal functions of a Scanner, they are also show certain points in a different color. While the exact significance of these points has not been determined, it seems to allow for dimensional transference if one of these radars is brought to it. Presumably, this would bring the holders to a location controlled by the Infinite Possibility Foundation. This has not been confirmed for two reasons, however:
A) These points seem to vanish or at least lose their potency after a short time, usually within a few hours
and
B) As a result of A, no one foolish curious enough to actually try this has had an opportunity to do so.
Notes on Infinite Possibility Operatives
Most
members of the organization have stats equal to that of the various
follower types (Custrel, Scholar, etc) except tweaked a bit to fit
Otherworld sensibilities (Solider and Researcher, as an example.
Otherworld Histories can also give a good example of the sorts of gear
and purviews they might have, should you need them.
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