Scepter of Ages

== Scepter of Ages ==
Artifact (Scepter), Legendary (requires attunement)
Price: Not for sale
Damage: 1d8 bludgeoning
=== Special Abilities ===
* Time's Embrace: When you attune to the Scepter of Ages, you gain the ability to manipulate time to a limited extent. As an action, you can cast the Haste spell on yourself without expending a spell slot. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
* Temporal Strike: While attuned to the scepter, you can channel its temporal energies to deliver a devastating blow. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using the scepter, you can choose to activate Temporal Strike. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 4d8 force damage and be stunned until the end of your next turn. If the target succeeds on the saving throw, it takes half damage and isn't stunned. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining expended uses at dawn.
* Aegis of Eternity: As a reaction when you are targeted by a harmful spell or magical effect, you can use the Scepter of Ages to ward yourself from the ravages of time. You gain advantage on the saving throw against the effect, and if you succeed, you take no damage or other ill effects from the spell or effect. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1), regaining expended uses at dawn.
Appearance: The Scepter of Ages is an exquisitely crafted scepter made from a polished silver metal that seems to shimmer with a faint, otherworldly glow. Adorning its length are intricate engravings that depict scenes of celestial bodies, historical events, and moments frozen in time. At the head of the scepter is a brilliant gemstone that radiates a soft, pulsating light reminiscent of the shifting sands of an hourglass.
Origin: The origins of the Scepter of Ages are shrouded in mystery and legend. Some say it was a gift from the gods themselves, a tool created to help mortals navigate the currents of time. Others claim it was forged by a legendary archmage who sought to harness the very essence of time for their own purposes. Regardless of its true origin, the scepter is believed to hold fragments of the past, present, and future within its intricate designs.
The Scepter of Ages has been wielded by kings, scholars, and heroes throughout the ages, its power and potential known to only a select few. Those who possess the scepter are said to become attuned to the ebb and flow of time, gaining insights and abilities that transcend the limitations of mortal existence. However, the scepter's true nature remains a tantalizing enigma, inviting those who seek its power to unravel the mysteries of existence itself.