Aretí and Dóxa

* Aretí
* Dóxa

Aretí and Dóxa were a pair of glassteel scimitars, bound to Mayfair Biverne and possessed the ability to emanate magical energy. In the Tabaxi language, "Aretí" translates to "virtue," while "Dóxa" signifies "glory."

## Description

### Appearance

Aretí and Dóxa are scimitars of standard size, each adorned with golden hilts crafted from glassteel, having a translucent appearance. Although they possess subtle distinctions, their magic imbues the blades with a spectrum of colors when activated. The blades are telescopic, allowing them to be stored at roughly half-length within the scabbard and extending to their full length once drawn.

These scimitars are highly durable, with durability akin to steel, enabling them to slash through armor plates without displaying any noticeable signs of wear on their blades. Their blades were stronger than iron but only half as heavy.

According to Mayfair, due to how expensive glassteel is worth in Sylcyne, her swords are incredibly expensive.

## Weapon Information

In battle, Aretí and Dóxa were created to swiftly strike, slice, dice, and even impale enemies. Crafted from glassteel, these swords were hard to spot from afar, imposing a -4 penalty on spot checks when not infused with magic. It's transparency was mostly a decorative curiosity rather than a tactical advantage.

### Magic Use

Upon activation through sheer willpower, Aretí and Dóxa could tap into raw, concentrated magic. However, there was a danger of the blades fracturing during combat, forcing Mayfair to sheathe the hilt and affix a new blade to restore their integrity.

The scimitars are shown to contain fire, ice, radiant, necrotic, and acid magic.

* **Red** - Fire Magic; Mayfair has been shown to use fire magic in a variety of ways:
	+ **Fire Projectiles** - Mayfair can shoot fireballs from her swords.
	+ **Fire Wave** - On multiple instances, Mayfair was seen sending a horizontal wave of fire toward her enemies and objects.
	+ **Fire Barrier** - When both blades are fully ignited into flames, rather than being one direct color, they can form a spherical barrier of fire that extends in a 15 ft radius.

* **Blue** - Ice Magic; Mayfair has been shown to use ice magic in a variety of ways:
	+ **Ice Crystals** - First seen utilizing this technique on a tree to set out a fire, Mayfair has shown the capability to create a wall of ice crystals on the ground. She displays the strategy of using a wall of ice to trap an opponent multiple times. She also uses ice crystals as projectiles.
	+ **Ice Sheet** - Mayfair is capable of forming a thin sheet of ice on the ground.
	+ **Ice Barrier** - When both blades are completely turned into ice, rather than being one direct color, they can form a spherical barrier of ice that extends in a 15 ft radius.

* **Yellow** - Radiant Magic; Mayfair has been shown to use radiant magic in a variety of ways:
	+ **Barriers** - Mayfair can create physical barriers that give off yellow hued shockwaves upon being struck.
	+ **Regeneration** - Unconventionally, Mayfair utilized radiant magic to heal only herself. She was able to seal or cauterize wounds, purify infections, and reduce swelling. It was unable to slow bleeding or fix internal wounds such as broken bones.

* **Purple** - Necrotic Magic
	+ **Infection** - Upon contact with the skin, this necrotic substance can induce a lethal infection, inflicting continuous pain on the affected individual. Failure to treat within an hour will result in rapid skin decay.

* **Green** - Acid Magic
	+ **Acid Splash** - Both swords can spew out acid in a 15 ft radius.

## History

Forged in 1479 DR, Aretí and Dóxa were crafted by an unnamed merchant in Sylcyne. Given to her by her father, Eztli Biverne, at a young age, Mayfair was entrusted with these dual swords and given the honor of naming them. Eztli began Mayfair's swordsmanship training when she turned sixteen. When she was sent off to school in Hreinngar, she brought her swords at the age of eighteen.

Upon graduating at twenty-two, Mayfair dedicated herself to a career in monster hunting, relying on her swords every step of the way. Even now, as a member of the Black Reach Monster Hunters, Mayfair continues to wield Aretí and Dóxa.