Gear - Attach to X

[gator7870]

do items always come into play attached to a character?

[marjanovich]

no, only items with the text "Attach to Character" (aka gears) are required to be directly connected to a creature. Other Items are more like Board Enchantments.

Edit, LucienofShadow: See 'Attach to X' in the keyword section of the rules.