Avraxus: The Radiant Storm Blade

The origins of Avraxus are unknown to all but the oldest powers of the cosmos. Legends claim the blade was not forged within any mortal world, nor even within the dominion of the gods, but from a fragment of darkness gathered from the silent gulf that lies between realities. How such a thing came to be shaped into a weapon remains a mystery.

Its hilt is wrought of bronze worked into overlapping dragon-scale patterns, each painstakingly detailed by a craftsman whose name has long been erased from history. The metal never tarnishes, no matter the age of the blade. Those who study it closely often find themselves convinced that the scales subtly shift position when unobserved, though no proof of this phenomenon has ever been found.

The blade itself is forged from a lightless black metal that reflects neither sun nor flame. Along its edge dances a thin line of azure lightning, crackling softly with restrained power. The energy never fades, never consumes the blade, and never seems to draw from any discernible source. When unsheathed, Avraxus emits a distant rumble like thunder heard across an endless sea.

Many have described an unsettling sensation in the weapon's presence. Scholars speak of fleeting feelings of nostalgia for places they have never visited. Priests report half-remembered prayers lingering at the edge of thought. Dreamers tell of standing beneath vast storm-filled skies beside someone they loved dearly, only to awaken unable to recall a single face.

Ancient texts disagree on who first wielded Avraxus. Some name a wandering hero. Others claim it belonged to a forgotten king. A handful of damaged records speak only of a divine champion whose deeds were deliberately removed from history. Whatever the truth, all surviving accounts share one detail: wherever Avraxus appeared, storms followed, and the course of destiny changed.

Even now, the blade feels less like a weapon and more like a memory waiting to be remembered.

 When not in use and sheathed, both the scabbard and Scimitar disappear into an as yet unknown location in the Uinverse between Universes. Its owner may use a free action to summon the scimitar. Outside of combat, it may be summoned and dismissed at will. 

• This weapon is a +3 magical scimitar.

• It sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for another 30 feet.

• The wielder has resistance to Thunder, Lightning and Radiant damage.

  ☀️ Radiant Edge

  When you hit a creature with this weapon, it deals an additional 2d10 radiant damage. Against undead and fiends, this damage increases to 4d10.

  🔥 Lightning Strike (2/Day)

  As a bonus action, you can call a bolt of lightning to strike the blade.

  • All creatures of your choice within 20 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of your next turn and take 4d6 Lightning damage.

  • Creatures that succeed take half damage and aren’t blinded.

    🌞 Stormbringer’s Ward

    Once per long rest, if you are reduced to 0 HP while holding Avraxus, you are immediately stabilized and regain 30 HP at the start of your next turn. A thunderous shockwave emanates from you in a 10-foot radius, dealing 3d6 Thunder damage to hostile creatures in the area.⛈️ Storm's Wrath (Legendary Action)

    Once per long rest, during initiative, the wielder may take one legendary action per round, choosing from:

    • Lightning Slash: Make one weapon attack with the Avraxus.

    • Lightning Step: Teleport up to 30 feet.

    • Thunder Pulse: Emit a pulse of storm energy; one creature within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 16 Strength save or be pushed 15 feet and knocked prone.

     

    Proficiency with a Scimitar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it.

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    This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.

    Nick. When you make the extra attack of the Light property, you can make it as part of the Attack action instead of as a Bonus Action. You can make this extra attack only once per turn.

     

    Notes: Bonus: Magic, Damage, Combat, Finesse, Light, Nick

Proficiency with a Scimitar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it.

Notes: Bonus: Magic, Resistance: Lightning, Resistance: Thunder, Resistance: Radiant, Damage: Lightning, Damage: Radiant, Damage, Combat, Finesse, Light, Nick