_The Sacred Sword of Dame [[Sapphira]]_ **Type:** Longsword (Legendary, requires attunement by a Paladin of [[Perserphina]]) **Owner:** Dame [[Sapphira]], High Flamebearer of the [[Iron Ray Order]] **Rarity:** Legendary **Alignment:** Lawful Good **Sentience:** Yes (Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 18) – Flamebrand is a sentient weapon --- ### Overview **Flamebrand** is the sacred sword of Dame [[Sapphira]], blessed by [[Perserphina]] herself during [[Sapphira]]'s ascension to High Flamebearer. Forged in the divine fires beneath Emberhold Bastion and quenched in a vial of sacred water gathered from a Daughter of Serenity ritual pool, the blade radiates warmth and clarity. It is not only a weapon, but a guide—a voice of mercy and judgment that speaks only to those truly devoted to the path of balanced justice. --- ### Physical Description - **Blade:** A flawless silver-white edge with a faint inner glow of orange-gold flame - **Hilt:** Braided white and red leather over silver, with the sunburst of [[Perserphina]] etched at the crossguard - **Pommel:** Shaped like a flame rising from a sunstone gem, warm to the touch - **Aura:** Emits bright light in a 20 ft. radius and dim light for another 20 ft. while attuned --- ### Weapon Stats - **Base Damage:** 1d8 slashing (versatile 1d10) - **Bonus:** +3 to attack and damage rolls - **Additional Effects:** - Deals an extra 2d6 radiant fire damage to undead, fiends, or slavers - Grants advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened - Can cast _flame strike_ once per long rest (DC 18) --- ### Sentience and Personality **Flamebrand** is calm, wise, and speaks with a feminine voice that echoes like a steady flame. It encourages restraint, redemption, and clarity of purpose. While it can be stern toward evil, it prefers nonlethal solutions when available. - **Voice Tone:** Measured and warm, like a candle in still air - **Personality Traits:** Protective, nurturing, idealistic - **Motivations:** To guide the wielder in bringing both justice and healing to the world --- ### Special Properties - **Judgment Flame (Recharge 5–6):** When [[Sapphira]] reduces a creature to 0 HP, she can choose to ignite the enemy’s spirit in a burst of radiant fire. All enemies within 15 ft. must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn. - **Sanctified Touch:** When [[Sapphira]] lays the flat of the blade on an ally, they may end one disease, condition, or curse as if by _greater restoration_. Usable 1/day. - **True Light:** Flamebrand can detect lies once per long rest (as _zone of truth_, no concentration required, DC 18). --- ### Lore and Legacy According to temple scripture, Flamebrand was forged during a rare solar convergence prophesied by the Flamebound Scrolls. It is believed that [[Perserphina]]’s own flame descended into the forge, choosing [[Sapphira]] as its bearer. Some whisper that if [[Sapphira]] were ever to fall, Flamebrand would go dormant until found by a worthy successor—a new Flamebearer destined to continue the oath. --- ### Quote (from Flamebrand) > _"Let your blade rise only when your heart is steady. For the fire burns clearest when the soul is calm."_