Adventurer's Blade
weapon (any sword), uncommon (requires attunement)
This sword is a faithful companion for any adventurer. It has a simple but elegant design, with a smooth metal blade and a leather-wrapped handle. The handle has a slot that can hold a single gemstone, which can be activated to produce different effects. The sword adapts to the wielder’s style and preferences, changing its form and features as it is upgraded. The sword feels comfortable and natural in the wielder’s hand, as if it was made for them.
Upgrading
The Adventurer's Blade can be upgraded by using artisan tools and materials, at the DM’s discretion. Each upgrade increases the rarity of the item and unlocks new features.Gemstone
This sword has a slot in its handle that can hold a single gemstone, worth at least 25 gp. To add or replace a gemstone, you must make a tool check using jeweler’s tools or tinker’s tools. The DC is 12 for jeweler’s tools or 15 for tinker’s tools.While the gemstone is in the slot, you can use a bonus action to activate its effect, unless the table below says something else. You can use this feature once per day, and it recharges at dawn.
The type of gemstone determines the effect of the activation. The following table lists gemstones and their effects:
| Gemstone | Effect |
|---|---|
| Emerald | You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls for the next minute. |
| Ruby | You deal an extra fire damage on your next hit with this weapon. |
| Sapphire | When you activate the gem you cast the spell |
| Diamond | When you are targeted by a spell of 2nd level or lower, you can use your reaction to activate the gem and absorb it. The spell has no effect on you, and you can cast it using the same spell slot level, spell save DC, spell attack bonus, and spellcasting ability as the original caster. You must use this feature before the end of your next turn, or the spell is lost. |
| Pearl | You can cast the spell. |
| Ametrine | When you activate the gem you can switch places with an ally within 30 feet of you. |
Credits
This item was created as a welcome gift for my Patreon supporter Mike Ross, who also came up with the core concept of the item.Lore
The Adventurer’s Blade was created by a legendary artificer named Zara, who was the daughter of a god and a mortal. Zara inherited her father’s divine power and her mother’s human curiosity. She was fascinated by the power and diversity of gemstones, and she wanted to create a weapon that could harness their potential. She also wanted to create a weapon that could adapt to any situation and any wielder, a weapon that could grow and evolve with its owner.Zara spent years researching and experimenting with different metals, alloys, and gemstones, until she finally crafted her masterpiece: a sword with a slot in its handle that could hold a single gemstone. The sword was enchanted with a complex magic that allowed it to change its form and features according to the gemstone inserted in the slot. The sword also had a subtle magic that bonded it to its wielder, making it feel comfortable and natural in their hand.
Zara named her creation the Adventurer’s Blade, and she decided to test it herself. She embarked on a journey across the world, seeking new challenges and discoveries. She used her sword to fight monsters, explore dungeons, and solve mysteries. She also collected different gemstones along the way, and experimented with their effects. She upgraded her sword several times, using her artificer skills and materials she found or bought.
Zara became famous for her exploits and her sword. She was admired by many adventurers, who wanted to learn from her or acquire her weapon. She was also envied by many enemies, who wanted to steal or destroy her weapon. Zara was always ready for adventure, but she was also cautious and secretive. She never revealed the secrets of her sword to anyone, and she always kept it close to her.
One day, Zara disappeared without a trace. No one knows what happened to her or her sword. Some say she died in a dangerous quest, and her sword was lost or buried with her. Some say she retired in a hidden place, and her sword is still with her. Some say she ascended to her father’s realm, and her sword went with her.
The Adventurer’s Blade became a legend, a myth, a dream. Many adventurers have searched for it, but none have found it. Some believe it still exists somewhere in the world, waiting for a worthy wielder. Some believe it is gone forever, and only stories remain.
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