Self-Guarding Phlebotinum: Difference between revisions

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For some reason or another, you can't get to the [[McGuffin]] because it produces a forcefield or has a forcefield surrounding it. Possibly due to it being a [[Loyal Phlebotinum]] or [[Empathic Weapon]]. Maybe there is an enchantment upon it that causes it to repel a certain type of being, such as demons, or maybe it's a curse that will let you touch the object but causes adverse side effects, such as death.

== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==

* In ''[[Inuyasha]]'', the sword Tessaiga has a barrier around it that prevents demons from touching it. Humans and half-demons can touch it without pain, however.

 

== [[Literature]] ==

* The eponymous Silmarils from ''[[The Silmarillion (Literature)|The Silmarillion]]'' burned any evil creature touching them, such as Morgoth and Carcharoth, while sparing the good-aligned heroes such as Beren and Earendil. Becomes a plot point late in the book, when two remaining sons of Feanor (Simarils' creator) finally get their hands on their "heirloom"--only to find that the Simarils reject and burn them, [[He Who Fights Monsters|after all they have done to get them back]].