Latest revision as of 03:19, 1 March 2015

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

Powers

Selu'Kiira

A single large Selu'Kiira, Lyassa's Mantle, has been imbedded in the handle of the sword. Lyassa created and wore the kiira, first linking it to the blade and later merging the two before passing to Arvandor. It has since been filled with memories from each of the sword's wielders. Lyassa's primary desire was to collect songs and lore into the stone to provide future guidance to the Khilat family.

The lore from the stone is directly accessible while holding the sword by the handle with a hand in direct contact with the gem. This generally limits the wielder's access to the knowledge within the gem. Wielder's who wear Kiira linked to the sword gain full access to all the lore stored in the blade. If the Kiira is a Tel'Kiira, it has the added benefit of the connection being tempered by the Tel'Kiira gem. Wearing a Kiira linked to the sword is thought to increase the wearers chances of being accepted for ownership by the moonblade.

Each new sword owner can add additional spells to the thaelkiira, including innate abilities and divine spells, all powered by the spirit incorporated into the kiira through investment of hit points. Further, the mantle spells are available to both the sword and the wielder through the shared spirit bound to the sword, regardless of the distance between them, so long as they remain on the same plane of existence.

Linked Kiira

The sword can be linked to Kiira stones. The link is active so long as the stone is on the same plane of existence and magic doesn't block the access. A Kiira's mind protecting magic doesn't automatically block the link once it has been established.

All knowledge stored in the linked stone, including spells, become available to the sword wielder. Access to information can be immediate if it is recent experience and driven by strong emotion, otherwise it will become part of the stream of the random flow of information typical of Kiiras, with such knowledge becoming completely accessible after a great period of time and acclimation. Knowledge within the Selu'Kiira of the sword often taking precedence over that of linked Kiira.

If the Selu'Kiira or Tel'Kiira is bonded to a member of the Khilat family the link can be established on the command of the sword wielder when within 50' of the Kiira wearer. In the same way that family members are permitted magical access to the mind of the Kiira wearer, the Kiira will offer no resistance to the link. Locked stones are automatically unlocked for the link. The link with the stone cannot be broken, even when the stone passes to a new wearer. Wearing a linked Khilat family Kiira may improve the wearer's chance of being accepted by the moonblade.

If a Selu'Kiira or Tel'Kiira is not of the House of Khilat, the Kiira wearer may allow a bond to be established by his permission. The link can be broken on command by activating the Kiira's mind protecting magic. New owners may not immediately know about a link, but will eventually learn of the connection from memories stored in the gem.

The sword wielder can establish empathic or telepathic communication with any wearer of a linked Kiira. Kiira wearers may likewise communicate with the sword wielder. This telepathic link can be ignored or blocked by either party. Communication over long distances with Kiira wearers can be established. This link can be used for coordinated efforts, including musical and theatrical performances, group spell casting and high magic, and complicated moves in melee combat.

The sword was linked to 5 newly created Tel'Kiira given to important members of the House of Khilat.

The sword is linked to following Kiira gems:

Legend Lore

If knowledge about the person, place, object or magic item was known to any past wielder of the blade, any current or past wearer of a linked Kiira, or either silver dragon, then the current blade owner gains an additional 5% chance of knowing about the topic for every year that the blade has been in his possession. This bonus is added to the wielder's Legend alone skill.

Music

The sword is also imbued with Elven melody that can be called forth on command, but often times the sword sings of its own accord, particularly when its owner is sleeping and dreaming. The music sounds distant and indistinct and may include the sounds of instruments like elven harps and flutes, as well as singing voices, both deep and light, but the words are never clear. The words of the melody can only be heard in the owner’s dreams.  

Spellsinging

Delicate variations in the movement of the blade, both during combat and when simply holding the sword, will serve as somatic components of spell casting as a variant of spellsinging. The wielder must be proficient in Spellsong. Verbal components must still be provided by the wielder, though the sword will serve as accompaniment.

Interactions

Spell-focus - Wearer's of Kiira linked to the blade with open communication with the wielder can cast spells through the blade from any distance. Spells cast through the sword use standard casting times and normal verbal, somatic and material components; though never at the peril of the sword owner without mutual consent.

Selune's Blessing - Enhances the total storage of the Kiira.

Appearance

Rune

Lore - on back.

Feature

A large rainbow tourmaline Selu'Kiira embedded into the handle of the sword. A ring of 3 Sunstones interleaved with 3 deep blue Star Sapphires and 3 cut memory crystals form a band around the handle portion of he pommel piece.

Rite

Lady Lyassa gathered three of Angharradh's Circle Singers representing Aerdrie Faenya, Hanali Celanil, and Sehanine Moonbow holding sunstones, three Minstrel's of Corellon Larethian holding star sapphires and two other Sister's of the Veiled Choir holding memory stones from the Veiled Cantoria.

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+Dates: -8,406 to - DR (years)
 =Powers=
-== Moonblade ==
-The sword is +2 to hit and damage with properties similar to the  [http://www.nj-pbem.com/data/Gods/humangods/Sel%FBne.htm Moon Blade] spell.  The sword can shift between metal and moon light, and can alter its size from 1-5 feet in length and can assume any standard sword form in that range including a dagger, short sword, long sword, bastard sword and great-sword. It wields as a short sword with regard to encumbrance, weight, speed factor and ease of use, and always gains the Elven racial short sword benefit. Anyone proficient in any of its forms is proficient with this blade. The sword's shape can be changed at will, taking as little as half a second to resize; and the sword will often do so during combat if its wielder is proficient in more than one of its forms. Transforming between shapes restores the weapon to perfection, removing any nicks or damage; effective even when shattered and all the pieces are in physical contact.
-When melee is engaged, silvery moonfire baths the blade making it effective against creatures only hit by +4 or better weapons. Its strike drains vitality or life force causing an additional 4 points of damage. Undead are visibly wounded by the moonfire; their substance boils away from its touch, and they suffer double damage (weapons base+magic bonus+4 times 2) per blow.   On a successful strike against an opponent, the moonglow temporarily scrambles their magic. On the round after being hit, victims cannot cast spells or call on any spell-like abilities. Existing spells cease to function for the round, and magical items wielded by the victim do not function either.
+== Selu'Kiira ==
+A single large Selu'Kiira, [[Lyassa's Mantle]], has been imbedded in the handle of the sword. Lyassa created and wore the kiira, first linking it to the blade and later merging the two before passing to Arvandor. It has since been filled with memories from each of the sword's wielders. Lyassa's primary desire was to collect songs and lore into the stone to provide future guidance to the Khilat family.
-=== Motes of Moonlight ===
-seven times a day, the sword can generate 50 glowing silvery motes of pale moonlight which remain in place for up to 2 hours unless dismissed early or negated by magical means. The motes can form a line extending 150' or a 30' radius circle. Priests of Eilistraee, Sehanine and Selune standing among the motes are treated as if they were standing in the light of a full moon. The wielder can also detect Elven spirits within the area of motes, including those contained in objects, magic items, animals, plants or free roaming. The Moonfire blessing of Selune increases the mote count to 75 in a radius of 45' or line of 220' for a duration of 3 hours.
+The lore from the stone is directly accessible while holding the sword by the handle with a hand in direct contact with the gem.  This generally limits the wielder's  access to the knowledge within the gem. Wielder's who wear Kiira linked to the sword gain full access to all the lore stored in the blade. If the Kiira is a Tel'Kiira, it has the added benefit of the connection being tempered by the Tel'Kiira gem. Wearing a Kiira linked to the sword is thought to increase the wearers chances of being accepted for ownership by the moonblade.
+Each new sword owner can add additional spells to the thaelkiira, including innate abilities and divine spells, all powered by the spirit incorporated into the kiira through investment of hit points. Further, the mantle spells are available to both the sword and the wielder through the shared spirit bound to the sword, regardless of the distance between them, so long as they remain on the same plane of existence.
+=== Linked Kiira ===
+The sword can be linked to Kiira stones. The link is active so long as the stone is on the same plane of existence and magic doesn't block the access. A Kiira's mind protecting magic doesn't automatically block the link once it has been established.
+All knowledge stored in the linked stone, including spells, become available to the sword wielder. Access to information can be immediate if it is recent experience and driven by strong emotion, otherwise it will become part of the stream of the random flow of information typical of Kiiras, with such knowledge becoming completely accessible after a great period of time and acclimation. Knowledge within the Selu'Kiira of the sword often taking precedence over that of linked Kiira.
+If the Selu'Kiira or Tel'Kiira is bonded to a member of the Khilat family the link can be established on the command of the sword wielder when within 50' of the Kiira wearer. In the same way that family members are permitted magical access to the mind of the Kiira wearer, the Kiira will offer no resistance to the link.  Locked stones are automatically unlocked for the link. The link with the stone cannot be broken, even when the stone passes to a new wearer. Wearing a linked Khilat family Kiira may improve the wearer's chance of being accepted by the moonblade.
+If a Selu'Kiira or Tel'Kiira is not of the House of Khilat, the Kiira wearer may allow a bond to be established by his permission. The link can be broken on command by activating the Kiira's mind protecting magic. New owners may not immediately know about a link, but will eventually learn of the connection from memories stored in the gem.
+The sword wielder can establish empathic or telepathic communication with any wearer of a linked Kiira. Kiira wearers may likewise communicate with the sword wielder. This telepathic link can be ignored or blocked by either party. Communication over long distances with Kiira wearers can be established. This link can be used for coordinated efforts, including musical and theatrical performances, group spell casting and high magic, and complicated moves in melee combat.
+The sword was linked to 5 newly created Tel'Kiira given to important members of the House of Khilat.
+The sword is linked to following Kiira gems:
+==== Legend Lore ====
+If knowledge about the person, place, object or magic item was known to any past wielder of the blade, any current or past wearer of a linked Kiira, or either silver dragon, then the current blade owner gains an additional 5% chance of knowing about the topic for every year that the blade has been in his possession. This bonus is added to the wielder's Legend alone skill.
+== Music ==
+The sword is also imbued with Elven melody that can be called forth on command, but often times the sword sings of its own accord, particularly when its owner is sleeping and dreaming. The music sounds distant and indistinct and may include the sounds of instruments like elven harps and flutes, as well as singing voices, both deep and light, but the words are never clear. The words of the melody can only be heard in the owner’s dreams.
-=== Cone of Moonlight ===
+=== Spellsinging ===
-Once per day, the sword can project a Cone of Moonlight that extends to 50’ with a 20' width. It reveals shape changed or polymorphed creatures, forcing them to their true form on a failed save, otherwise outlining them. The cone negates all electrical attacks in its path. The Moonfire blessing of Selune increases the extent from 50' to 70'.
+Delicate variations in the movement of the blade, both during combat and when simply holding the sword, will serve as somatic components of spell casting as a variant of spellsinging. The wielder must be proficient in Spellsong. Verbal components must still be provided by the wielder, though the sword will serve as accompaniment.
 == Interactions ==
+* [[Khilat Moonblade - Oloros | Spell-focus]] - Wearer's of Kiira linked to the blade with open communication with the wielder can cast spells through the blade from any distance. Spells cast through the sword use standard casting times and normal verbal, somatic and material components; though never at the peril of the sword owner without mutual consent.
+* Selune's Blessing - Enhances the total storage of the Kiira.
 = Appearance =
 == Rune ==
-Moon - on front.
+Lore - on back.
 == Feature ==
-A layer of silver over a wider layer of blue mithral plating on the sword's cutting edge creates a halo effect around the darkmetal blade core. The moonglow of the blade comes from the shiny halo area and the moonstone. Near the base of the blade, a couple of inches above the cross guard, the blade is flared in a circle with the image of the moon. Imbedded in the blade to be visible from both sides, just below the moon circle, is a 1/2 inch round clear moonstone that always displays an image of the moon in its current phase.
+A large rainbow tourmaline Selu'Kiira embedded into the handle of the sword. A ring of 3 Sunstones interleaved with 3 deep blue Star Sapphires and 3 cut memory crystals form a band around the handle portion of he pommel piece.
 = Rite =
-Lord Elian gathered 3 Starsingers and 7 Knights of the 7th Order of the Seven Sacred Mysteries, along with the silver dragon Khilat. The ceremony was held in an ancient moon temple high in the Star Mounts, under a bright full moon and clear sky in a field of Motes of Moonlight and a Moonbeam spell. Using a quart of Khilat's dragon blood, the Starsingers called Moonfire onto the alter to bathe Lord Elian and the sword. Each of the knights called forth [http://www.nj-pbem.com/data/Gods/humangods/Sel%FBne.htm Moon Blade] spells in the shapes of their preferred swords and dubbed Lord Elian and the sword which absorbed each of the seven magic blades. Lord Elian cast Detect Spirits at the same moment his own spirit was bound to the blade and he watched it pass into the moonstone.
+Lady Lyassa gathered three of Angharradh's Circle Singers representing Aerdrie Faenya, Hanali Celanil, and Sehanine Moonbow holding sunstones, three Minstrel's of Corellon Larethian holding star sapphires and two other Sister's of the Veiled Choir holding memory stones from the Veiled Cantoria.