Mythcarver

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Mechanics & Inner Workings

Weapon (longsword), legendary (requires attunement by a bard)
Dormant State

• The wielder gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon.
• The weapon has the finesse property, allowing the wielder to use either their Strength or Dexterity modifier for the weapon's attack and damage rolls.
• Whenever the wielder targets an ally with Bardic Inspiration, the wielder gains advantage on attacks with this weapon until the end of their turn.

Awakened State

• The bonus to attack and damage rolls increases to a +2. In addition, targets damaged with this weapon take an additional 1d6 force damage.
• Whenever the wielder uses Bardic Inspiration to affect an enemy while wielding this blade, that enemy has disadvantage on their next saving throw.

Exalted State

• The bonus to attack and damage rolls increases to a +3.
• The wielder can use an action to let the spirit of the sword overtake them momentarily. They make four melee attacks with this sword, then gains one level of exhaustion. This ability can't be used again until the wielder finishes a long rest.

Item type

Unique Artifact