Edge of Dreams
2010-01-15, 12:46 AM
Hey folks, need a little help working up details for a cursed weapon, as 4e has precious few examples of cursed items.
Relevant details:
-Some kind of big weapon (bastard sword, greataxe, etc.), haven't decided yet, but doesn't really matter that much
-Party is level 11
-Will be wielded by a corrupted Paladin with the Death Knight template from the DMG, which hopefully the party will kill and loot
-The large gem set in the hilt/pommel is actually the phylactery of a dracolich the party has not yet met, but probably will in a level or two. Disenchanting the weapon will leave the phylactery part of it intact. How they can destroy that as well is yet to be determined.
-The properties of the weapon should be such that it would be tempting to use, but have clear drawbacks. I do not want the party to go "oh, it's cursed and sucks" and get rid of it. I also don't want the party to go "omg it's the best weapon evar who cares about the drawbacks!!!1!!"
-I'd like to maybe have the mechanics represent a corrupting influence on the wielder, a thirst for blood, etc.
Any ideas?
Relevant details:
-Some kind of big weapon (bastard sword, greataxe, etc.), haven't decided yet, but doesn't really matter that much
-Party is level 11
-Will be wielded by a corrupted Paladin with the Death Knight template from the DMG, which hopefully the party will kill and loot
-The large gem set in the hilt/pommel is actually the phylactery of a dracolich the party has not yet met, but probably will in a level or two. Disenchanting the weapon will leave the phylactery part of it intact. How they can destroy that as well is yet to be determined.
-The properties of the weapon should be such that it would be tempting to use, but have clear drawbacks. I do not want the party to go "oh, it's cursed and sucks" and get rid of it. I also don't want the party to go "omg it's the best weapon evar who cares about the drawbacks!!!1!!"
-I'd like to maybe have the mechanics represent a corrupting influence on the wielder, a thirst for blood, etc.
Any ideas?