• This treasure allows the wearer to gain the King-specific ability of the current King, effectively granting them a powerful role-related effect.

• If the King changes (such as through from the Overlord), the wearer immediately gains the new King’s ability.

• The ability is granted as if the wearer were the King, but it does not affect their actual role or position in the game.

• If the wearer is already the King or the King does not have a King ability, the Nine Bestowments have no additional effect. 

• Losing the Nine Bestowments immediately removes the granted ability.

• King-Dependent Strategies:
  If the King has a king ability, it can be a benefit to different characters. Attackers like Lu Bu would benefit from asking for Attacks like Liu Bei. Zhang Jiao would thrive gaining Escapes like Cao Cao.

• False King:
  Yuan Shu already has this ability as one his character abilities.

• Equipment Hoard:
  Some character gain advantages with more equipment like Sun Shangxiang. Although this may not provide much, or any, benefit from its ability, it can still be useful as a piece of equipment for abilities.

The Nine Bestowments are a unique treasure that can shift the course of the game by granting players access to King-exclusive abilities. While this can be a powerful tool, its effectiveness depends on the strength of the current King’s ability. Strategic players will find ways to maximize this effect, especially when the King provides card advantage or damage-enhancing effects. However, it also makes the wearer a target, as gaining the King’s ability can shift the balance of power significantly. Proper timing and awareness of role dynamics are crucial to making the most of this treasure.

The Nine Bestowments were a set of prestigious gifts given to high-ranking officials and generals in recognition of their loyalty and service. These gifts symbolized supreme imperial favor and were often seen as a precursor to the recipient being granted even greater authority, sometimes even the throne itself.

During the late Han Dynasty, the Nine Bestowments were famously given to Cao Cao by Emperor Xian, solidifying his dominance over the court. Later, Sima Zhao also received the Nine Bestowments, paving the way for the establishment of the Jin Dynasty. These rewards represented the ultimate mark of imperial favor, often leading to the rise of new ruling powers.

In Sanguosha, this treasure reflects the historical significance of the Nine Bestowments by allowing its wearer to temporarily assume the King's power, mirroring how historical figures used these gifts as a stepping stone to ultimate authority.