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The Stake

weapon (dagger), rare (requires attunement)

This wooden dagger is carved from the heartwood of a sacred oak tree. It has a simple hilt and a sharpened point that can pierce through flesh and bone.

Extra sharp

You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

Splinters

Once per turn when you hit a creature with this weapon, you can choose to deal an extra piercing damage to the target as wooden splinters break off from the dagger and lodge into the wound. The wood regenerates itself after each use.
If the target is a vampire, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the start of your next turn.

Heart Piercer

If you reduce a Vampire to 0 hit points with this weapon or you drive it into the heart of a vampire that is incapacitated in its resting place, the vampire is instantly destroyed.

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Lore

The stake was created by a young druid named Elora, who lived in a secluded grove of oak trees. She had a special bond with the trees, and could communicate with them through her magic. She learned that the trees were ancient and wise, and that they had witnessed many events in the history of the world.

One night, Elora heard a scream from the edge of the grove. She rushed to investigate, and saw a group of vampires attacking a caravan of travelers. She recognized the vampires as members of the Crimson Fang, a notorious clan that terrorized the nearby villages. She also saw that one of the travelers was a paladin of Pelor, the god of the sun and healing. The paladin was fighting bravely, but he was outnumbered and wounded.
Elora decided to help the paladin, and used her magic to summon vines and thorns to entangle and harm the vampires. She also grabbed a branch from one of the oak trees, and used her druidic power to shape it into a dagger. She ran towards the paladin, and threw him the dagger, telling him to use it against the vampires.
The paladin caught the dagger, and felt a surge of divine energy. He realized that the dagger was not an ordinary weapon, but a holy relic blessed by Pelor and the oak trees. He thanked Elora, and stabbed one of the vampires in the heart with the dagger. The vampire shrieked in pain, and turned to dust. The paladin then used the dagger to slay the rest of the vampires, while Elora continued to support him with her spells.
The battle was over, and only Elora and the paladin survived. The paladin introduced himself as Sir Reginald, a knight of the Order of the Sun. He praised Elora for her courage and skill, and asked her where she got the dagger. Elora told him that she made it from an oak branch, and that it was a gift from Pelor and the trees. Sir Reginald was amazed, and said that he had never seen such a powerful weapon before. He asked Elora if he could keep it, as he felt that it was his destiny to wield it.
Elora hesitated, as she felt attached to the dagger. But she also sensed that Sir Reginald was a good and noble man, and that he had a greater purpose in life. She agreed to let him keep it, on one condition: that he would use it only for good, and never harm an innocent creature with it. Sir Reginald swore an oath to honor her request, and thanked her again.
He then asked her if she wanted to join him on his quest to eradicate the Crimson Fang from the land. He said that he could use her help, and that they would make a great team. Elora considered his offer, but decided to decline. She said that she belonged to the grove, and that she had to protect it from any danger. She also said that she trusted him to fulfill his quest, and that she would pray for his success.
They parted ways, with mutual respect and admiration. Sir Reginald continued his journey, carrying the stake with him. He used it to slay many more vampires, earning fame and glory as a vampire slayer. He also named the stake "The Stake", as he believed that it was the ultimate weapon against the undead.
Elora returned to her grove, where she lived peacefully with the oak trees. She often wondered what happened to Sir Reginald, and hoped that he was well. She also felt a connection with The Stake, as if it was still a part of her.
Many years later, Sir Reginald died in battle against the leader of the Crimson Fang. He managed to kill him with The Stake, but not before receiving a fatal wound himself. He died holding The Stake in his hand, smiling at his final victory.

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