Sword of Bast (Magic Sword)

Few intelligent magical items have a geas cast upon them, since the presence of the geas is revealed instantly to the new owner through the rapport he or she has with the item. However, the sword of Bast is an example of a weapon with a voluntary geas, that is to say, one in which the nature of the restriction or command is revealed to the new owner by the item itself, allowing the prospective owner to decide whether to accept the item and the penalty attached, or to decline it.
The sword of Bast informs the wielder: “I am a simply enchanted sword dedicated to the service of Bast. If you use me, you will find a geas placed upon you- that you may not kill or willingly harm any of the catkind, nor suffer others to do so. Do you accept the geas?”
If the answer is “yes,” the sword waits until the wielder has taken the effect of the geas and then reveals itself in its full majesty. It is +2, +3 vs, lawful evil, +4 vs. followers of Set. No cat ever harms the wielder, and tame felines are friendly. The sword hopes the owner becomes a follower of Bast, but does not coerce. Instead, it confers additional powers on those who pursue a vigorous campaign against Set's followers and minions. There is a 25% chance that it allows the owner to attract a cat familiar: it allows the wielder to move silently on a percentile roll of 99%, and allows the wielder to speak all feline languages.
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Category:Magic Items
Category:Magic Swords
Category:Magic Weapons