Khilat Moonblade - Aviel

Dates: -8,406 to - DR (years)

Powers

Dancing

The wielder has benefits similar to Articus's Melee Manager. The Speed function only works while the sword in held for hand to hand combat, though it may be used to throw the blade.



• The sword always strikes first in a melee round, even though some magic effect might have otherwise slowed the wielder’s speed or reaction time.
• The wielder’s attacks per melee round are increased by one place; 1 attack per round is increased to 3 attacks every 2 rounds, etc.
• An additional attack is gained for every 5 levels gained above 5th level.
• Armor class is enhanced one place.
• Rolls for initiative and surprise are better by -1.

Blur

During hand to hand combat, the blade itself routinely shifts back and forth through time with the appearance of a blur spell, making it difficult to parry with a -2 penalty. When the blade sheds light while in the dark, this creates a strobe like effect. This effect can be disconcerting to the inexperienced wielder who may watch the blade in combat instead of feeling and becoming one with the blade. 



Haste

Once per day, the sword can cast Haste to affect up to 12 allies within 40’ for 15 rounds.

Time Stop

Alternately, the sword can cast Time Stop, causing all creatures, objects and spells within a 15’ radius shimmering sphere to freeze in time. The sword wielder gains 1d3 rounds to perform actions within the sphere. During the Time Stop a large hummingbird often appears within the sphere of effect. Once the Time Stop spell has completed, the sword will not be able to use the powers of speed, Haste or Time Stop for one month.



Appearance

Rune

Owl - on back. 


Feature

Two owl wings of silver, gold and bronze extend from each side of the ricasso. The feathers are sharp and separated at the outer edge. In long sword form, the tines are 4 inches wide for a 10 inch wingspan. On the back side of the ricasso, the body of the owl is worked onto the blade in silver, gold and bronze work with two golden tiger's eye gemstones framed in platinum circles appearing like the owl's face. 


Rite

Lady Aviel requested that three of Eilistraee's Sword Dancers bless her sword with a Sword Dance. Lady Aviel called a Moonbeam down into their midst while each dancer danced and cut themselves upon the blade to cover it in their blood and gain Eilistraee's favor on the moonblade. Once the blade began to glow with the goddess's moonfire, Lady Aviel lifted the blade into the air with telekinesis while the priests combined their powers in Spellsong to cast Bladedance upon it. As Lady Aviel bound her spirit to the blade, a Gust of Wind blew through the dancers and the illusory form of an owl passed from her to the blade.