MacGuffin

I waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant it.

The strongly-desired item that a person longs for. It's the sole motivation for their adventurous strife, but the story doesn't go over exactly why they want the MacGuffin. The MacGuffin is usually something that has value to more than the single person who sets out for, like a priceless gem, powerful weapon, or prestigious accessory, so others might race them for it. If the MacGuffin has been sought after more than one person, they're expected to meet up with each other at the location of the MacGuffin and fight for it 2-4-1 style.