The Blighted Glaive

# The Blighted Glaive: Artifact of Malgorth, the Blighted Sage

### I. Introduction

The Blighted Glaive, a malevolent relic of ancient origin, stands as a testament to the twisted artistry of Malgorth, the Blighted Sage. Forged in the crucible of corruption and steeped in the essence of corrupted fey magic, this cursed weapon has become an instrument of decay and despair, wielded by the dark forces that seek to plunge Chromosh into eternal darkness.

### II. History

1. Creation in Darkness: Forged in the depths of the Abyss by the hands of the Blighted Sage himself, the Blighted Glaive's creation was a ritual of unspeakable horror. The essence of corrupted fey creatures and the souls of fallen druids were woven into its very fabric, infusing it with an insatiable hunger for life force and vitality.

2. Malgorth's Enigmatic Design: Malgorth, in his malevolent wisdom, designed the Blighted Glaive to be more than a mere weapon. It became a conduit for his dark magic, a channel through which he could spread decay and blight across the natural world. The glaive's blade, adorned with intricate, writhing thorns, whispered secrets of forbidden knowledge to all who dared listen.

### III. Powers and Abilities

1. Feybane Enchantment: The Blighted Glaive is infused with a potent Feybane enchantment, making it particularly effective against fey creatures. With a single strike, it weakens their connection to the natural world, rendering them vulnerable to the glaive's corrupting influence.

2. Life-Draining Malevolence: Upon contact, the Blighted Glaive drains the life force of its victims, leaving them weakened and withered. It absorbs the vitality of living beings, replenishing its own dark energy with every strike, perpetuating its malevolence.

3. Corrupting Influence: The glaive possesses a corrupting aura, tainting the environment around it. Plants wither, animals flee, and even the bravest warriors find their resolve tested as they draw near. This aura of decay weakens the will of those who oppose its master.

### IV. Current Wielder and Past Masters

1. Current Wielder: Lord Vokarath, Herald of the Blighted Sage Lord Vokarath, chosen by Malgorth himself, currently wields the Blighted Glaive. Under Vokarath's control, the glaive has become a tool of terror, its malevolence magnified by the darkness within the goliath's heart. Vokarath's mastery over the glaive solidifies his position as the Herald of the Blighted Sage.

2. Past Masters: Throughout the ages, the Blighted Glaive has passed through the hands of wicked sorcerers, power-hungry warlords, and fallen druids, each drawn to its dark allure. Many met tragic ends, consumed by the glaive's insidious influence or destroyed by those who recognized the danger it posed.

### V. Conclusion: A Relic of Eternal Decay

The Blighted Glaive remains a potent artifact of devastation, a reminder of Malgorth's malevolence and his desire to corrupt the natural order. In the hands of Lord Vokarath, it has become a weapon of unparalleled destruction, leaving behind a wake of desolation and decay. As long as the Blighted Glaive exists, the world of Chromosh will remain under the shadow of eternal decay, a world forever marked by the touch of the Blighted Sage.

### Item Statblock

#### Blighted Glaive

*Weapon (glaive), legendary (requires attunement)*

The Blighted Glaive is a malevolent weapon crafted by the Blighted Sage, Malgorth, in the darkest depths of Chromosh. This cursed glaive hungers for life force and vitality, draining the very essence of its victims upon contact.

Special Features:

* Feybane Enchantment: The Blighted Glaive is enchanted to be particularly effective against fey creatures. It deals an extra 2d6 necrotic damage to fey creatures.
* Life-Draining Malevolence: Whenever the Blighted Glaive deals damage, the wielder gains temporary hit points equal to half the damage dealt. If the damage is dealt to a fey creature, the wielder gains temporary hit points equal to the full damage dealt instead.
* Corrupting Aura: While attuned to the Blighted Glaive, the wielder emits a corrupting aura in a 10-foot radius. Creatures of the wielder's choice within the aura must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw at the start of their turn or take 1d6 necrotic damage. The aura weakens the resolve of affected creatures, imposing disadvantage on saving throws against fear effects.
* Decay's Embrace: On a critical hit, the target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. If a creature's hit point maximum is reduced to 0 by this effect, the creature dies, its body decaying rapidly.

Curse: Blightbearer's Pact Once attuned to the Blighted Glaive, the wielder is bound by the Blightbearer's Pact, a curse that twists the soul and darkens the heart:

* Blighted Bond: The wielder is bound to the Blighted Glaive, and separation from the weapon causes intense physical and mental anguish. The wielder takes 1d6 psychic damage at the start of each of their turns while not holding the glaive.
* Corrupted Desires: The wielder's desires become twisted, and they are compelled to spread decay and blight. When presented with an opportunity to cause widespread destruction or further the aims of chaos, the wielder must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw to resist succumbing to these urges.
* Tainted Vitality: The wielder's life force becomes tainted. They have vulnerability to radiant damage and resistance to necrotic damage. Additionally, they are unable to regain hit points from healing spells or effects that restore vitality, except for the temporary hit points gained from the Blighted Glaive's Life-Draining Malevolence feature.