Mages of an ancient order once discovered a method of harnessing dragon souls into vessels. Bringing these vessels into their lab for further study, the mages experimented with manipulating the dragon souls and bending them to their will. This resulted in the ability to create a spell in which, the user summons a blade made of pure soul energy. Different dragon souls produced different results. When a dragon soul was successfully controlled and contained, it was then given to a powerful mage. Any practitioner of magic who received such a gift, would perform a ritual. This involved the mage partaking the soul of a dragon and merging it with his/her body. Once the ritual was complete, the mage could now summon the spirit blade at will.
Red Dragon Spirit Blade: User will summon a fiery red energy blade that deals 1d10 fire damage. When striking a target, fire will also leap from the blade unto a nearby creature of your choice within 5ft. The target will receive fire damage equal to your spellcasting ability modifier. (players should take caution when wielding the soul of a red dragon. These dragons in particular, were prone to be violent, aggressive, and almost uncontrollable. Partakers of this soul, will constantly have to suppress their emotions. )
Black Dragon Spirit Blade: User summons a foul and disgusting black energy blade that deals 1d10 necrotic damage. When striking a target, players must roll a 1d20. If the player rolled a 13 or higher, then the blade will siphon 1d6 life essence from a target unto the player. (black dragons by nature are cruel, cunning creatures. One must not be weak of heart, or even of a good alignment to partake of this soul. Its foul aura is enough to drive away those pure hearted and good natured. Take caution as the evil energies being emitted from this blade tend to attract undead creatures.)
Green Dragon Spirit Blade: User summons a poisonous green energy blade that deals 1d10 poison damage. when striking a target, players must roll a 1d20. If successfully rolling a 15 or higher, the creature will become paralyzed until the beginning of their next turn. (green dragons were the most cunning and crafting of all dragons. What they lacked in brute strength, they made for it with intellect and manipulation. Partakers of this soul will gain the ability to utilize poisons against their enemies, and enjoy a sudden boost in strategic thinking. Overtime partakers of this soul become more cunning, manipulative, and tactical. Take caution as this soul may cause partakers to eventually become paranoid and delusional.)
Blue Dragon Spirit Blade: User summons a blue electric, pulsating energy blade that deals 1d10 lightning damage. it is often said that thunder comes after lightning, and this is also true with the blue dragon spirit blade. When striking a target, it will take 1d6 thunder damage. (In conjunction with their powers of lightning and thunder, blue dragons were often boastful and prideful. Partakers of this soul will experience a boost in confidence and self assurance, but must not let their pride or arrogance overtake them.)
when learning this spell for the first, players must pick one of the souls as mentioned above. Overtime players will begin to master the art of blade summoning, and the dragon soul will ever so slowly permanently bind to the user. This may result in changes to personality, mood, and overall demeanor.
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