The first attempt on the Dictator of Varanda’s life failed when his stylus left to his defense buying him enough time to draw his dagger and call for help. Two more time, his animated stylus would save him from attempts on his life but it would prove no protection against poison administered by his latest mistress.
Shielding Stylus
These come in many forms from simple reed stylus to dyed quill to decorated fountain pen. But they are something a bureaucrat or a politician can keep close to hand without attracting attention.
