**Type:** Sacred Relic Weapon **Wielded By:** [[Dame Solenya Marras|Dame Solenya]] Marras (Current), formerly Justin McCloud **Location:** Kept within [[the Green Citadel]] when not in use --- ### Origin and History Forged during the Age of the First Trials by the divine smiths of the Great God, the **Knight Warrior Sword** was a gift to **Justin McCloud**, founder of the [[Bronze Warriors]]. The blade was enchanted in a sacred ritual involving divine fire, celestial stone, and the breath of a silver dragon. It is believed the sword contains echoes of the divine voice, resonating with the Oath of Justin itself. Following Justin's death, the blade was passed down through the ages to warriors deemed worthy by divine vision or Council decree. Its current wielder, **[[Dame Solenya Marras|Dame Solenya]] Marras**, was chosen after singlehandedly defending a temple of [[Perserphina]] against a demonic incursion during the Storm of Screaming Ash. This event was initially kept a closely guarded secret by the Council as they quietly investigated the unusual surge in demonic activity. Over time, further appearances of demons across various regions of Solare revealed a darker truth—these incursions were linked to the resurgence of [[Anam|the Withered One]]. --- ### Powers and Abilities The Knight Warrior Sword is a **Holy Avenger** of legendary power, enhanced by custom divine properties. **Weapon Type:** +3 Greatsword (or Longsword if wielded one-handed) **Damage Type:** Radiant and Slashing **Base Abilities:** - Functions as a Holy Avenger (DMG), granting +3 to attack and damage rolls. - Deals an additional 2d10 radiant damage to evil-aligned creatures. - Grants the wielder and allies within 30 feet advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects. **Unique Properties:** - **Flame of the Oath:** Once per long rest, the wielder can invoke the sacred fire of the Oath. For 1 minute, all attacks made by the wielder deal an extra 1d10 fire damage, and enemies that hit the wielder take 10 radiant damage in return. - **Shield of Virtue:** As a reaction, the wielder can raise the sword to project a radiant shield, giving all allies within 10 feet resistance to all damage until the start of the wielder’s next turn. Usable twice per long rest. - **Voice of the Founder:** The sword may speak in the voice of Justin McCloud during times of moral crisis, granting the wielder advantage on Persuasion or Insight checks once per day. --- ### Symbolic Significance The Knight Warrior Sword is more than a weapon—it is a living relic of the order’s divine mission. Its presence on the battlefield is said to bolster morale, inspire hope, and drive back the corrupt. Many believe it holds a fragment of Justin McCloud’s soul, guiding its bearer in moments of peril. The sword is never wielded lightly. To carry it is to shoulder the burden of the Oath, to live as both blade and judge in a world that walks the line between salvation and ruin.