Augurscythe

**Augersycthe** is a magical weapon wielded by the Drow gunslinger Alton Elenaur, having bartered for the weapon with Perven who first brought the weapon back to Eskarya from Vester village.

The double-bladed scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each scimitar is a masterpiece, and as a result the double-bladed scimitar is an expensive weapon — few though ever have the opportunity to purchase one. A Valenar blade in the hands of a non-elf is generally assumed to have been stolen or looted from a fallen foe, and a Valenar elf might feel entitled to demand its return or challenge the bearer to prove they’re worthy to wield it.

## Research

#### Completed by Perven

Perfectly weighted, the Valenar blade balances perfectly from its centre. Light Elvish steel, engraved with Elvish calligraphy depicting the arcane runes of the School of Divination. Embroidered purple leather wraps the hilt of the blade, a ruby its centre glows, as would an arcane focus. The focus itself, emanates magic of divination to which could be attuned. Upon identification, sight is granted to the holder.

*"It need not be perfect, but the blade must be repaired. I have not the time to return to Rei'Caelora. Do this for me, and quickly. It may just be the last thing you do." words whispered, visions of the blacksmith from where the blade was found. The spruce white locks of the Elf standing in the doorway, mystic eyes set upon the blacksmith. "I will be back at first light. You have my word. Keep it safe".*

An essence of the wielder remains within the blade, a connection forged between steel, spirit and mind. A pull between master and blade, as though each long to be reunited.

#### *Augurscythe, very rare (requires attunement by an Elf)*

The elven steel of this blade is crafted from a mysterious arcane alloy. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While the sword is on your person, you cannot be surprised.

***Spells*.** *Augurscythe has 6 charges to cast spells. As long as the sword is attuned to you and you are holding it in your hand, you can cast Gift of Alacrity (1 charge), Fortune's Favor (2 charges), Augury (2 charges), Divination (4 charges), or Foresight (6 charges). Each night at midnight, Augurscythe regains 1d6 expended charges. If Augurscythe is depleted of all charges, there is a 5 percent chance the arcane focus cracks and the spellcasting magic fades.*

***Mind and Blade.** When attuned to the blade, you joined as one in body and spirit, granting you the grace and finesse of the Valenar blade.*

• Increase your Dexterity or Strength score by 1, to a maximum of 20.

• While wielding a double-bladed weapon with two hands, you gain +1 AC.

• A double-bladed scimitar has the finesse property when you wield it.

***Special.** If you attack with a double-bladed scimitar as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action immediately after to make a melee attack with it. This attack deals 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, instead of 2d4.*