Dagger of the Blood Covenant
Rare, Weapon
Rarity Rare
Item Type Weapon
Value 501-5,000 gp
Its true powers are unlocked through acts of sacrifice—what will your players risk for its dark blessing?
- Attunement Requirements
- Requires a blood sacrifice to activate
- Requires Attunement
- Yes
Properties
- Piercing Damage +1
- Once per long rest, the wielder can perform a ritual sacrifice to invoke a Blood Ritual—temporarily gaining advantage on attack rolls and damage for 10 minutes.
- Requires a blood sacrifice (a drop of blood) to activate its special ability.
Description
A slender, darkened blade with runes glowing faintly along its blade, stained with a persistent crimson hue.
Hook
Its true powers are unlocked through acts of sacrifice—what will your players risk for its dark blessing?
History
Forged in the clandestine forges of the Shadow Coven, this dagger is used in forbidden rites to bind souls and empower dark entities.
Quirk
The dagger pulses faintly whenever nearby blood is spilled.
GM Notes
- The dagger's blood ritual can be disrupted or thwarted by anti-magic fields or divine interference.
- The dagger's glowing runes fade if not used in acts of bloodshed within a week.