A broad, jagged axehead of black iron, its haft stained with blood.
It is said to be possessed by the spirit of a mighty warlord who stood unconquered even in death. He succumbed to his wounds yet remained standing, and the enemy forces, unaware of his demise, were so shaken by his unflinching, horrible stare that they sounded a retreat while they already had victory within their grasp.
Fearless Axe
This axe bears the blessing of courage and valour. It grants immunity to fear and advantage on Trauma rolls. Once you win a number of battles equal to twice your level while wielding the axe, it transforms into the Fearsome Axe.
Should you ever retreat from battle or otherwise prove a coward, though, it transforms into the Fearful Axe.
This axe bears the blessing of courage and valour. It grants immunity to fear and advantage on Trauma rolls. Once you win a number of battles equal to twice your level while wielding the axe, it transforms into the Fearsome Axe.
Should you ever retreat from battle or otherwise prove a coward, though, it transforms into the Fearful Axe.
Fearsome Axe
This axe bears the blessing of blood and glory. It has all the benefits (and drawbacks) of the Fearless Axe, plus whenever a fear effect* successfully affects your enemies**, you channel their fear and can either heal d4 hp, or deal d4 damage to any creature in sight, no Save.
Fearful Axe
This axe bears a curse of disgrace and cowardice. You automatically suffer from any fear effect that happened near you, even if you weren't the target***, and take d4 Stress. You will never voluntarily ditch the axe, though, and always wield it in combat, even if the situation would call for eg. ranged weapons. If anyone tries to take the axe from you by force, you immediately Crack.
However, if you manage to land a killing blow regardless, the axe will transform into the Fearless Axe.
This axe bears the blessing of blood and glory. It has all the benefits (and drawbacks) of the Fearless Axe, plus whenever a fear effect* successfully affects your enemies**, you channel their fear and can either heal d4 hp, or deal d4 damage to any creature in sight, no Save.
Fearful Axe
This axe bears a curse of disgrace and cowardice. You automatically suffer from any fear effect that happened near you, even if you weren't the target***, and take d4 Stress. You will never voluntarily ditch the axe, though, and always wield it in combat, even if the situation would call for eg. ranged weapons. If anyone tries to take the axe from you by force, you immediately Crack.
However, if you manage to land a killing blow regardless, the axe will transform into the Fearless Axe.
*) Including when they fail a Morale roll.
**) Only once per effect, so affecting an individual is the same as affecting a whole group.
***) The wizard casts cause fear on some orcs, the fighter tries to intimidate the lonely kobold, the child shouts "Boo", etc.
**) Only once per effect, so affecting an individual is the same as affecting a whole group.
***) The wizard casts cause fear on some orcs, the fighter tries to intimidate the lonely kobold, the child shouts "Boo", etc.
This is really nice! Almost a half-cursed weapon? I can see it working well, especially since there is an easy way to break the curse, just go and kill something with it! But now it's more of a benefit to you so you'll keep ahold of it, just a bit longer...
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