This gilded shortsword is branded with the 4 suits of cards on the pommel, as well as on the blade itself.

Gambler's Bluff: While attuned to this blade, you have advantage on deception checks made in games of cards.

Lucky Number 7: This weapon scores a critical strike on a roll of 7 or 20.

Empowerment: As a bonus action, you can choose to empower the blade with powerful magic. The empowerment lasts for 1 minute and recharges after a long rest. You can choose which empowerment the blade benefits from on the table below, or roll a d4 to decide at random

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1. Diamonds: The blade deals an extra 1d8 radiant damage. If you strike a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or become blinded until the end of your next turn.

2. Spades: The blade deals an extra 1d8 acid damage. If you strike a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution save. On a failed save, the creature's speed is reduced to 0 and it loses the ability to take reactions until the end of your next turn.

3. Clubs: The blade deals an extra 1d8 thunder damage. If you strike a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is thrown back 15 feet, and is knocked prone upon landing

4. Hearts: The blade deals an extra 1d8 necrotic damage. If you strike a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution save. On a failed save, the creatures max HP is reduced by the amount of necrotic damage taken. Upon a successful draining of a creature's hit points, you may expend a bonus action immediately after the attack to regain hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.

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You have a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

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

Notes: Bonus: Magic, Advantage: Deception, Requires Attunement, Damage, Combat, Finesse, Light, Vex