Starforged Blade

== Starforged Blade ==
Weapon Type: Greatsword
Item Level: 16
=== Description: ===
The Starforged Blade is a majestic greatsword with a blade that gleams like the night sky. Its blade is forged from a unique and radiant meteorite metal, and it features a crossguard adorned with intricate celestial patterns. The hilt is wrapped in fine, dark leather, and at the pommel, a small, polished star sapphire is embedded. When wielded under the night sky or in areas of pure darkness, the blade emits a soft, celestial glow.
=== Properties and Abilities: ===
# Starry Strike (Major): When wielded by someone attuned to the Starforged Blade, the weapon draws upon the power of the stars to enhance its attacks.
#* Celestial Critical: Upon landing a critical hit with the Starforged Blade, the wielder can choose to deal an additional 4d6 damage of a type matching the celestial bodies (e.g., fire for a "red star" critical, cold for a "blue star" critical).
#* Guiding Light: Once per day, the wielder can invoke the blade's celestial essence to gain a +4 insight bonus on an attack roll, making it nearly impossible to miss their target.
# Cosmic Harmony (Major): The blade resonates with the harmonious energies of the cosmos, allowing its wielder to harness celestial forces.
#* Starlit Resilience: While wielding the Starforged Blade, the user gains a +4 enhancement bonus to their saving throws against spells and effects with the darkness descriptor.
#* Cosmic Attunement: The wielder can cast "Haste" as a 3rd-level spell once per day, gaining increased speed and combat prowess.
# Astral Empowerment (Minor): The Starforged Blade is attuned to the astral plane, making it particularly effective against extraplanar and celestial creatures.
#* Astral Bane: The blade deals an additional 2d6 damage to extraplanar creatures, such as outsiders and celestial beings.
#* Planar Ward: Once per day, the wielder can activate the blade to create a protective aura that grants a +2 bonus to AC and saves against attacks and spells from extraplanar or celestial sources.
=== Drawbacks: ===
The Starforged Blade's celestial powers are closely tied to the night sky and its celestial bodies. It loses its celestial enhancements during daylight hours or when used in areas of bright light.
== Role-Playing Considerations: ==
Wielding the Starforged Blade signifies a connection to celestial forces and the cosmos. The wielder may be seen as a chosen champion of the stars, tasked with protecting the realm from extraplanar threats and dark celestial beings.
=== Adventure Hooks: ===
# The Starforged Blade is prophesized to play a pivotal role in preventing a cosmic cataclysm that threatens the world. The party must find the blade's current wielder, who has mysteriously disappeared, and ensure its use in averting the disaster.
# A cult of dark celestial beings seeks to corrupt the Starforged Blade and use it to summon malevolent celestial entities to the material plane. The party must stop the cult's nefarious plans and safeguard the blade.
# An ancient astronomical observatory holds clues to unlocking the Starforged Blade's full potential. The party embarks on a quest to decipher the celestial charts and harness the blade's celestial powers.
The Starforged Blade is not only a formidable weapon but also a symbol of celestial connection and cosmic harmony in your Pathfinder 2E campaign. Its history, powers, and role in the story can offer unique opportunities for adventure, intrigue, and epic battles.