Spectral Short Sword

== Spectral Short Sword ==
==== Item Level: 15 ====
==== Price: 8,000 gp ====
==== Bulk: 1 ====
==== Damage: 1d6 slashing or piercing ====
==== Group: Sword ====
==== Traits: Agile, Finesse, Magical, Versatile P ====
=== Description ===
The Spectral Short Sword is a masterfully crafted weapon designed for both cutting and thrusting. Its blade is two-edged and tapers to a sharp point, making it equally effective for slashing and stabbing. The hilt is designed with ergonomic ridges for a secure grip, featuring a knobbed end that ensures the wielder’s hand does not slip during combat. The blade emits a faint, ethereal glow, hinting at its magical nature.
=== Abilities ===
* Radiant Strike (Evocation, Divine):
** Activate: (Three Actions) [Command, Interact]
** Frequency: Once per day
** Effect: You call upon the divine energy within the Spectral Short Sword, causing it to burst with radiant light. Make a melee Strike with the Spectral Short Sword. This Strike deals an additional 3d6 radiant damage, and all creatures in a 10-foot radius of the target take 3d6 radiant damage (Reflex DC 30 for half). Undead creatures take an additional 3d6 radiant damage, regardless of their saving throw result.
* Spectral Phasing (Transmutation):
** Activate: (One Action) [Command, Interact]
** Frequency: Once per hour
** Effect: The blade of the Spectral Short Sword becomes incorporeal for one round. While in this state, it can pass through armor and physical barriers, allowing the wielder to ignore any armor bonuses to AC and deal full damage to incorporeal creatures.
* Celestial Guidance (Divination, Divine):
** Activate: (Two Actions) [Command, Interact]
** Frequency: Twice per day
** Effect: You call upon the guidance of celestial beings. For the next minute, you gain a +2 status bonus to attack rolls and saving throws, and your Spectral Short Sword sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. This light is considered daylight for the purposes of overcoming darkness and invisibility effects.
* Eleusinian's Resolve (Abjuration, Divine):
** Activate: (Reaction) [Command]
** Frequency: Once per day
** Trigger: You are reduced to 0 Hit Points.
** Effect: The divine power within the Spectral Short Sword protects you from death. You immediately gain 50 temporary Hit Points and become immune to death effects for 1 minute.
=== Crafting Requirements ===
* Feats: Craft Magic Arms and Armor
* Spells: heal, searing light, phase blade (custom spell), shield other
* Cost: 4,000 gp
=== Lore ===
The Spectral Short Sword is a legendary weapon wielded by the Eleusinian, a guardian chosen by the gods to maintain balance and protect the realm. Forged with divine magic and blessed by celestial beings, it serves as a symbol of hope and justice. The sword's radiant light is said to pierce the darkest of shadows, and its ethereal blade can strike down even the most elusive of foes.
=== Appearance ===
The blade of the Spectral Short Sword glows with a soft, blue light, its surface etched with celestial runes that pulse with energy. The hilt is wrapped in silver and gold filigree, providing both beauty and functionality. The knobbed end of the hilt is adorned with a radiant gem that reflects the light of the blade, adding to its otherworldly appearance.
This wondrous item is a powerful tool for any hero, especially those who draw their strength from divine sources, and its abilities make it a formidable weapon against the forces of darkness.