{"title":"Taskbar","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour things the Bureau puts out:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASK\u003c\/b\u003e (product_type = task): commissions posted by other people — knocking in the house, knocking at midnight, stale energy in an old house. You can take one directly, or post your own (a deposit goes to the steward first, and it goes up once reviewed).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE LIBRARY\u003c\/b\u003e (product_type = book \/ tutorial): 9 eastern texts, 9 western texts, plus the archive tutorials — the annotated Exorcism Sutra, Basic Qi Practice, Compass Rhymes, Roman Exorcism Rubrics, the Sigil Volume… all document work and re-set transcripts.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOBJECTS\u003c\/b\u003e (product_type = object): soul-suppressing bell, compass, talisman paper, ink marking line, pocket watch, voice recorder, peach wood sword, bronze sword, cross — archive drawings and notes on use.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUPPORT\u003c\/b\u003e (product_type = support): voluntary — power, a lamp and tape, plus a one-year observer card. No physical item, no service, no change of access; where the money goes is written on each listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking a task is a sign-up: nothing is paid and nothing is promised until the steward confirms. What you take goes into your pack (cart) and can be settled together later. Finish your intake on the personal file page first. Every listing states what you get, how long delivery takes, and what we do and do not do.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prop-zhenhunning","title":"Soul-Suppressing Bell · 1 piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn old brass bell with a clapper worn down by a fraction. When archived by the Observatory, it was documented with its design, dimensions, and ringing methods—once the bell sounds, three things must be done: determine the direction, judge the distance, and record the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eObject Design\u003c\/b\u003e: Front view + cross-section + dimension annotations (A4, PDF; ready to print or take to a craftsman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBell-Ringing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The rhythm and breathing techniques for the Three-Ring Method (for direction) \/ Seven-Ring Method (for timekeeping), plus the four most common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSerial Number Card\u003c\/b\u003e: The ID number corresponding to your card, handwritten, PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Roles\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaman (Chumaxian), Night Watchman; can also be kept as an item for other roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent to your email within 3 business days after placing your order (please provide your email in the order notes). Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are archived records and replica designs from the Observatory; they are not magical artifacts and no supernatural effects are promised. Think of this as an exercise in \"following the rules.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502969655488,"sku":"UV-P-0001","price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/6054c61aea43d2c5b9ac73446a090071.png?v=1792142978"},{"product_id":"prop-luopan","title":"Brass Compass · Twenty-Four Mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe compass dial is made of brass, with the twenty-four mountains meticulously divided. 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Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchival materials and imitation diagrams are not intended for predictions, medical advice, or investment recommendations. The most important part is the interpretation chart—filling it out is more useful than reading ten books of incantations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502969688256,"sku":"UV-P-0002","price":18.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/660f48c86e09c7ec598e8815da2da231.png?v=1792142980"},{"product_id":"prop-zhusha-fuzhi","title":"Cinnabar talisman paper · One stack","description":"\u003cp\u003eTalisman paper is a consumable; it comes in stacks of twelve, so there’s no need to worry if a drawing is ruined. The Observation Bureau has provided twelve common talisman patterns, starting with the most basic Mind-Calming Talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e12 Talisman Patterns\u003c\/b\u003e: Each pattern includes one finished diagram + one stroke breakdown diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInstructions for Starting and Finishing Strokes\u003c\/b\u003e: Stroke order, pressure, and when to lift the brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOne Notice\u003c\/b\u003e: What not to write, where not to post them, and how to dispose of them after completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSuitable Identities\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaoist practitioners, Miao region hex-masters; also commonly kept by funeral workers and night watchmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmailed within 3 business days (PDF, A4 format, ready for direct printing and tracing). Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchived material for practice and self-reference purposes only. No effectiveness is guaranteed, and it does not replace medical or legal procedures. Three key strokes have been intentionally omitted from the patterns—the Bureau does not disclose those, so be wary of buying fakes elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502970376384,"sku":"UV-P-0003","price":7.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/8b4630854d29a5e23367f7a428bd8695.png?v=1792142983"},{"product_id":"prop-modouxian","title":"Ink marking line · 1 roll","description":"\u003cp\u003eInked lines are not very practical in modern cities, so the Observation Bureau has replaced \"lines\" with three more functional methods: sticking, wrapping, and hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eKnot Pattern Diagrams\u003c\/b\u003e: Three commonly used knotting methods, with step-by-step illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor and Corner Sealing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Which four corners to start with, how long is enough, and when a restart is mandatory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUnraveling Reminders\u003c\/b\u003e: Which end to start from when finishing—get this step wrong, and all previous work is wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSuitable Identities\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrave robbers, funeral practitioners; clockmakers and forensic pathologists also use it for marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent via email (PDF) within 3 working days. Digital delivery, no logistics required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchived data and procedural instructions. Do not practice at your neighbor's doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502970409152,"sku":"UV-P-0004","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/98c2e5e51f7cc1f595e49a48ce288fcf.png?v=1792142985"},{"product_id":"prop-huaibiao","title":"Stopped Pocket Watch · Gilded","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe watch stopped at 11:47, though no one knows 11:47 on which day. 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The watch truly existed, the schematics are recreations, and the story ends here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502970441920,"sku":"UV-P-0005","price":24.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/bdb620cb67b7e37ba5013b551affa0de.png?v=1792142988"},{"product_id":"prop-luyinbi","title":"Standard Issue Voice Recorder · Bureau of Observation Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Observatory has rigid recording protocols: start recording upon arrival, do not stop until leaving, and the first task upon return is to complete the logging form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRecording Workflow Card\u003c\/b\u003e: Arrival \/ Positioning \/ Recording \/ Completion—what to do at each of the four steps (can be adapted to your specific voice recorder model).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAudio Logging Form\u003c\/b\u003e: Three columns for Timestamp + Event + Queries; printing and filling it out by hand is fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA Note of Caution\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not speak impulsively when you hear something; do not wear headphones during playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJournalists, forensic investigators; also applicable for field researchers and oral historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent to your email within 3 business days (PDF, includes printable workflow card). Digital delivery; no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis document covers processes and methodology; it does not involve any supernatural claims. Please comply with local laws regarding the recording of others' privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502970474688,"sku":"UV-P-0006","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/3fdf770a4aa962544a921b77e2afa587.png?v=1792142991"},{"product_id":"prop-taomujian","title":"Peach Wood Sword · Three Feet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA three-foot peach wood sword with an old nick on its spine. The Observation Bureau has kept records of its dimensions, grain, and hanging instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSword Design Drawings\u003c\/b\u003e: Scaled three-view drawings + specifications on wood and grain (hand this directly to a craftsman if you are having one made).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: How to handle it during plum rain, heating, and exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOrientation Page\u003c\/b\u003e: Which wall to hang it on, which direction it should face, and its positioning relative to the bed and door—all explained on one page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Users\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversal. Ghost riders and night watchmen usually require two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmailed within 3 business days (PDF, printable). Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are archived designs and instructions, not a magical artifact. The most practical purpose of hanging it is to remind yourself to finish what needs to be done every time you look up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502970507456,"sku":"UV-P-0007","price":27.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/689881c8f406232feee4fcee730fc197.png?v=1792142993"},{"product_id":"course-liuyao-rumen","title":"Tutorial: Hexagram Divination for Beginners (Liu Yao, Lesson 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first introductory course of the Observation Bureau. No mysticism, just a straightforward process you can complete yourself in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e12 Illustrated Lessons\u003c\/b\u003e: The complete chain of casting a hexagram → mapping the hexagram → identifying the relevant deity → interpreting good or bad fortune → review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e3 Complete Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e: Finding lost items, waiting for news, and running errands (all recorded from the initial question).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHexagram Casting Chart\u003c\/b\u003e: One A4 sheet—just copy it for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose with zero prior knowledge who want to walk through the process themselves. No foundation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent via email within 3 working days after purchase (PDF, approx. 60 pages). Future updates will be sent for free. Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course content is for traditional cultural and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, investment, or legal advice, and no specific outcomes are guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502971195584,"sku":"UV-C-0001","price":18.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/337b966da50c6726597fd2473623a6ed.png?v=1792142996"},{"product_id":"course-dangan-xiefa","title":"Tutorial: How We Write an Archive Entry","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery clue collected by the Observation Bureau must be archived, and the format is something that comes with practice. This guide covers \"how to write,\" not \"what to write.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e8 illustrated lessons\u003c\/b\u003e: How to fill out the five fields—time, location, individuals, items, and areas of uncertainty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e3 blank templates\u003c\/b\u003e: Clue card \/ Field report \/ Handover form (ready for printing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBefore-and-after comparisons\u003c\/b\u003e: Two ways of writing about the same event and where the differences lie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose who love to document things, field researchers, and anyone who has submitted contributions to the Observation Bureau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent to your email within 3 business days (PDF + printable templates). This is a digital delivery; no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurely methodological. Please obtain consent before writing about others' affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502971228352,"sku":"UV-C-0002","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3649\/4272\/files\/7c4fd05a1ababa31b212685202859a05.png?v=1792142998"},{"product_id":"course-zhentaiyangshi","title":"Tutorial: True Solar Time and Casting the Four Pillars by Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Observatory uses \u003cb\u003eTrue Solar Time\u003c\/b\u003e for chart calculation: first adjust clock time based on the longitude of the birthplace, then account for the equation of time, and finally determine the Four Pillars. 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Digital delivery, no shipping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis focuses on methodologies and algorithms, not predictions. 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