Clarent, The Traitor Sword

Weapon (longsword) very rare (requires attunement

This blade was once beautiful and ceremonial before it was stolen by a knight who used it to slay his own king. Corrupted by the evil acts for which it was used, the sword is now powerful, but dangerous, containing a malevolent consciousness which seeks to gain power over it's wielder.

Attacks and damage rolls with Clarent are made with a +2. Attacks made with Clarent deal an additional 1d8 necrotic damage. Additionally, the weapon has 5 charges. You may expend a charge for one of the following effects.

as a bonus action, you may expend a charge to cast the Mist Step spell.

As part of an attack, you may expend a charge. On a successful hit, the target must make a constitution save or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

As an action, you may expend a charge to send a crescent of dark energy forward, making a ranged weapon attack dealing 1d8 slashing damage and 1d8 necrotic damage.

As an action, you may expend a charge, slamming the blade into the ground at your feet causing a shockwave in all directions. all creatures within 20 ft. must make a dexterity save (DC 15) or be knocked prone.

The weapon regains 1d4+1 charges at dawn.

Clarent is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. For as long as you are effected by the curse, you refuse to part with the sword. If you roll a natural 1 on an attack made with Clarent, you must make a DC 15 wisdom save or become possessed by the sword for 1 minute. While possessed you may make another will save on your turn to either escape the possession, or prevent the Clarent spirit from taking actions. If you fail 5 Wisdom saves to escape the possession, your mind is lost and your body belongs to the spirit within the sword.

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