Ichor Blade (BOD)

Born from the enigmatic society of the Yōni-Kai, the Ichor Blade subclass embodies the ancient bond between sorcerer and sentient weapon. Through the mystic rites of communion, these wielders are bestowed with unparalleled power that ripples through the very fabric of the world. As the ritual unfolds, a weapon is transformed, pulsating with the essence of the sorcerer's spirit and will. The weapon becomes an extension of the sorcerer's core values and moral compass in every swing and strike. With each bond forged, the sorcerer wields not just a weapon, but a reflection of their innermost self.

The sorcerers of the Ichor Blade are revered as masters of mystical arts, wielding unfathomable power that bends reality itself to their will. Through the sacred bond between sorcerer and sentient weapon, they harness energies beyond mortal comprehension, unleashing devastating forces upon the world around them. Their presence alone commands respect and awe, while their very existence a testament to the ancient traditions and insurmountable strength of the Yōni-Kai clans.

For those outside the secretive society of the Yōni-Kai, the path to learning the secrets of the Ichor Blade subclass is fraught with challenges and obstacles. The rituals and practices of bonding with a sentient weapon are shrouded in mystery, passed down through generations within the closely guarded circles of the ancient clans. Access to this sacred knowledge is highly restricted, with outsiders seldom granted entry into the inner sanctums where the true power of the Ichor Blade is revealed.

Even for the most dedicated and skilled sorcerers outside the Yōni-Kai clans, unraveling the enigmatic practices of the Ichor Blade requires a level of commitment and perseverance that few possess. The secrets of this arcane power are veiled in layers of esoteric lore and intricate rituals, making them elusive to all but those chosen by the ancient society. To unlock the full potential of the Ichor Blade, one must journey through a realm of shadows, secrets, and the timeless echoes of forgotten ages, navigating a path fraught with peril and uncertainty.

Ichor Blade Features

 

Ichor Magic

Your link to the dark bond allows you to learn spells from the paladin class. When you reach a particular level, you will gain the option to add the spells in the Ichor Table to your list of prepared spells.

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Ichorous Bonding

At 1st level, you forge a mystical bond with your Ichor Blade. As the weapon is infused with your sorcerous power it become sentient and a bonded weapon. 

When wielding the Ichor Blade, you are considered proficient with it. You can use the weapon as a spellcasting focus for your sorcerer spells. Instead of relying on strength or dexterity, you can use your charisma modifier for attack rolls with the Ichor Blade and add your charisma modifier to the damage rolls as well.

As an action, you can perform a ritual lasting 2 hours, which can be completed during a long rest, to change your bonded Ichor Blade. Both your original and new weapon must be within your reach during the ritual. At the end of the ritual, you establish a new bond by touching your new weapon to the Ichor Blade. While on the same plane of existence as your Ichor Blade, you can use a bonus action on your turn to summon it to your hand. Your Ichor Blade cannot have the two-handed or the loading property. 

You can only have one Ichor Blade bonded at a time. If you attempt to bond with a second weapon, your bond automatically switches to the new weapon.

The personality of your Ichor Blade reflects your alignment. The voice of your Ichor blade can only be heard by you telepathically and you must stay within 1 mile of the blade in order to hear it. Otherwise, you nor your blade can communicate with each other.

Here are some example personality traits for the Ichor Blade based on different alignments you can choose from, or you can roll a D4 to decide the personality for your Ichor Blade.

Lawful Good
1. Honorable and noble in its actions.
2. Seeks justice and fairness in all situations.
3. Protects the weak and innocent.
4. Shows respect for authority and rules.

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Neutral Good
1. Compassionate and empathetic.
2. Strives to help others and promote peace.
3. Balances pragmatism with moral goodness.
4. Acts with kindness and generosity.

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Chaotic Good
1. Rebels against injustice and oppression.
2. Values personal freedom and individuality.
3. Fights for the greater good, even if it means breaking rules.
4. Challenges authority and tradition for a noble cause.

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Lawful Neutral
1. Upholds order and maintains balance.
2. Values rules and traditions above all else.
3. Acts with discipline and self-control.
4. Strives for impartiality and fairness.

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True Neutral
1. Balanced and impartial in its decisions.
2. Maintains an unbiased perspective.
3. Seeks harmony and equilibrium in all things.
4. Adapts to different situations with ease.

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Chaotic Neutral
1. Embraces unpredictability and chaos.
2. Acts on whim and self-interest.
3. Values personal freedom above all else.
4. Doesn't conform to societal norms or expectations.

 

 

Condition of Tradition

At 1st level, through rigorous training and difficult conditioning, you have gained proficiency with medium armor and light armor.

Bolsting Smite

At 1st level your link to the dark bond allows you to learn spells from the paladin class. When you reach a particular level, you will gain the option to add the spells in the Ichor Table to your list of prepared spells.

Ghastly Transformation

At 6th level the bond between wielder and blade has become stronger and as a result it has gone through a mystical transformation and gained a more ethereal appearance. The combat potential between you and your blade has finally awakened allowing you to strike foes with deadly accuracy.

You no longer need to hold your Ichor Blade as it hovers, gains a flying speed of 30 feet and can make an attack towards one creature within 5ft of it using your attack action. The Ichor Blade is magical for the purposes of resisting damage. If you make an attack action with your Ichor Blade, you can make a second attack with it once per turn. If your attacks hit, you can add an amount of bonus force damage equal to your proficiency bonus. 

Additionally, your Ichor Blade can attack a creature on the ethereal plane even if you are on a different plane of existence as long as they are within the range of you and your Ichor Blade. 

Eyes of the Veil

At 6th level, nothing can truly hide from your sight as you can expend your sorcerous power to see into the ethereal veil.

You can expend a number of your sorcery points to see into the ethereal plane for a limit amount of time out to 30 feet. Each sorcery point is equal to 1 minute. 

 

Bolsting Smite

At 6th level your link to the dark bond allows you to learn spells from the paladin class. When you reach a particular level, you will gain the option to add the spells in the Ichor Table to your list of prepared spells.

Sentient Assault

At 14th level the bond shared between you and your Ichor Blade is equal to that of two wise warriors dominating the battlefield together. Your blade knows all of your tactics and how to compliment them with grace and precision. Immediately after you take the attack action on your turn with your Ichor Blade, you can spend a number of sorcery points to make another melee attack with your Ichor Blade (Minimum increment of 2). 

(Example: 2 sorcery points = 1 Extra attack, 4 sorcery points = 2 Extra attacks)

 

Master's Retreat

At 14th level you can harness the deep connection between yourself and your Ichor Blade to momentarily bend space and teleport with swift precision. As a bonus action, as long as you are within 30 feet of your Ichor Blade, you can teleport, magically swapping places with it. You can do this a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus.

Bolsting Smite

At 14th level your link to the dark bond allows you to learn spells from the paladin class. When you reach a particular level, you will gain the option to add the spells in the Ichor Table to your list of prepared spells.

Rejuvenating Destruction

At 18th level, the bond between you and your Ichor Blade is like that of family ties. Your Ichor blade will do whatever it can to keep you alive. When you reach 0 hit points, using your reaction, you can expend the all or the remaining number of sorcery points available to bolster your Ichor Blade as it flies back to you, if it isn't within 5 feet of you already. Each creature within a 20-foot radius must make a dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC, taking an amount of D6 force damage equal to the number of sorcery points spent on a failure as your Ichor Blade explodes in a brilliant display of willpower and devastating magic or taking half as much on a success. 

Additionally, after your Ichor Blade has sacrificed itself in this manner you regain your maximum number of hit points and spell slots back. Your movement speed is 0 until the start of your next turn. 

 

Bolsting Smite

At 18th level your link to the dark bond allows you to learn spells from the paladin class. When you reach a particular level, you will gain the option to add the spells in the Ichor Table to your list of prepared spells.