Sword of Temperance

== Sword of Temperance: Legendary Artifact ==
Item Level: 20
Category: Weapon (Warhammer)
Usage: Held
Bulk: 2
Price: Priceless (Artifact)
=== Description ===
The Sword of Temperance is a +5 warhammer, its head and haft adorned with intricate engravings of balanced scales and other symbols representing moderation and balance. The warhammer’s strikes are deliberate and precise, reflecting the principle of temperance. The weapon exudes an aura of calm and control, encouraging its wielder to maintain balance in all things.
==== Activation ====
Activate: Command (1 action)
=== Properties ===
# Balanced Strike (Evocation): The Sword of Temperance ensures that each strike is perfectly balanced. Once per day, the wielder can make an attack roll with this weapon, treating it as if they had rolled a natural 20 on the die. This reflects the weapon's embodiment of perfect moderation and balance.
# Restoring Balance (Abjuration): Once per day, the Sword of Temperance allows its wielder to nullify one harmful condition affecting them. This could be any condition, such as poison, paralysis, confusion, or fear. The wielder must speak a command word while gripping the warhammer, and the condition is immediately removed, restoring balance to the wielder’s body and mind.
# Moderated Fury (Transmutation): When the wielder of the Sword of Temperance takes damage, they can choose to reduce the damage by half, once per day. This ability reflects the warhammer's power to moderate even the most intense situations, allowing the wielder to maintain composure and continue fighting effectively.
# Equilibrium Aura (Abjuration): The Sword of Temperance emanates an aura of balance within a 30-foot radius. All allies within this area gain a +2 circumstance bonus to saving throws against effects that cause extreme emotional states, such as rage or despair. This aura helps maintain a sense of calm and equilibrium among those who fight alongside the wielder.
# Tempered Might (Evocation): The warhammer's strikes are imbued with a tempered might that avoids excess. The wielder can choose to deal non-lethal damage without any penalty to their attack rolls. This ability allows the wielder to subdue opponents without resorting to unnecessary violence, embodying the principle of temperance.
# Measured Resolve (Divination): The Sword of Temperance grants its wielder a +2 status bonus to Wisdom-based skill checks and saving throws. This bonus reflects the wielder's enhanced ability to approach situations with a clear and measured mind, making wise decisions even under pressure.
# Harmonizing Strike (Transmutation): The warhammer can be used to strike the ground and create a harmonic wave of energy that calms all creatures within a 20-foot radius. Once per day, the wielder can activate this ability, causing all hostile creatures in the area to make a Will save (DC = 10 + half the wielder's level + their Wisdom modifier). On a failure, the creatures are calmed, unable to take aggressive actions for 1 minute.
=== Usage ===
The Sword of Temperance is a formidable weapon for those who value balance, moderation, and control. Its abilities provide both offensive power and defensive resilience, allowing the wielder to maintain equilibrium in the heat of battle. This weapon is particularly suited for leaders, guardians, and anyone who seeks to uphold the virtues of temperance and measured action.
The balanced scales and symbols of moderation engraved on the warhammer serve as constant reminders of the importance of maintaining balance in all aspects of life.
=== Special Crafting Requirements: ===
The Sword of Temperance must be forged in a place where balance and moderation are observed, such as a temple dedicated to the principles of equilibrium or a serene mountain retreat. The materials must include elements that symbolize balance, such as stones from a naturally balanced rock formation or metal forged from a blend of different, perfectly harmonized alloys. The wielder must undergo a ritual of temperance, fasting and meditating for several days to attune their mind and spirit to the warhammer's powers before it fully awakens as a legendary artifact.