Forged from the still-burning chains that once bound Azael beneath Nessus, this artifact flickers with shards of divine flame and infernal runes. It pulses with a promise: power in exchange for unbroken oaths.
✨ Properties
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Chains of the Oathbound. While attuned, you gain advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, or magically restrained.
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Soulflame Brand. As a bonus action, you can brand a creature you can see within 60 ft. For 1 hour, you always know the direction to the branded creature, and you have advantage on attack rolls against them.
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Flame of Broken Promises. Once per long rest, when a creature you can see within 30 ft. breaks a promise or lies to you, they take 8d10 radiant damage and are restrained by spectral chains until the end of their next turn (no save).
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Devouring Judgement. When you reduce a branded creature to 0 HP, you can choose to absorb part of their soul. If you do, you regain 6d10 hit points and have advantage on all attack rolls until the end of your next turn.
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Cursed Will. If you ever willingly break an oath or promise you’ve sworn while attuned, the chain ignites you in soulflame. You take 12d10 radiant and psychic damage, no save, and can’t benefit from the item’s powers for 7 days.
The Chain of the Bound Flame hums with the unfinished judgment of the Exarch of Oaths. It demands honesty, loyalty, and retribution — but it does not forgive.
This chain remains among the molten chains and embers of Azael's broken form. It calls to the one whose hatred set the Nine Hells aflame, offering them one last binding promise: to never break their word again--or burn.
Notes: Promise to never break an oath
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