Araut-Kirche, the Living Sword-Maul (Base Form)

[УКР - Араут-Кірхе, Живий Меч-Молот]

Araut-Kirche, as the old Dwarvish runic carving alongside this blade suggests, is a longsword made out of a shard of living stone. It was shaped by the dwarven god of creation and craft, Araut, as a gift to one of his most devout disciples. The word "Kirche" doesn't quite mean anything in the modern Dwarvish language, but it is believed that it might either an old word from the times when gods have yet walked the earth, or perhaps the full name of the god Araut himself. The sword seems crude, with bumps and crags along its stone edge, yet it cuts sharply and maintains perfect balance.

Most of all, what is astonishing about Araut-Kirche is its ability to, on its wielders whim, melt away its long blade and rapidly transform it into a large two-handed maul. The maul is much heavier than the sword, and yet does not burden the wielder any more. While in this form, the runic writing shifts to an ancient prayer text on the face of the maul's giant head.

Even while maintaining a particular shape, the stone exterior of Araut-Kirche keeps changing over time, slowly moving back and forth almost as if there's something hiding within the blade. Thus, the ever-shifting Araut-Kirche earned its name of the Living Sword-Maul.

Evolving. Araut-Kirche is constantly evolving while being used by its wielder. So far, it is only in its Base Form, yet someday it might evolve into a greater weapon.

Trick. Araut-Kirche can be transformed as an action, or as a bonus action after making an attack with it. The two available forms are Sword and Maul.

Sword Form. In this form Araut-Kirche is akin to a regular longsword, dealing 1d8 slashing damage if wielded in one hand, or 1d10 if wielded in two hands. (Versatile)

Maul Form. In this form Araut-Kirche is akin to a regular maul, dealing 2d6 bludgeoning damage. (Heavy, Two-Handed)

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

Notes: paladin who worships the dwarven pantheon, Versatile, Sap