Corrupted Dawnsword

Corrupted Dawnsword
Creators	The Observer Alypia
Contributors	Gardeford
Other Name(s)	Corr. Dawnsword
Information
Item Type	Weapon
Slot	Primary Offhand
Weapon Class	1H (Light)
Class Type	Melee
Price	800
Has Special Effect?	Yes
Is Unique?	Yes
Tags	Bladed
Stack Limit	1
Version Added	0.4.38

Stats
Armor	-10	Armor Penetration	10
Evasion	-	Ward	-10
Accuracy	10	Critical Chance	10
Focus	-10	Initiative	-

Damage & Resistances
Damage Category		PHYSICAL
Damage	Type	Resistances
15	Penetrating	-
22	Blight	-

“	Like, is it in the legends that the Dawnsword can be corrupted, that it changes itself to suit its wielder, that it actually has a mind and will of its own? Sanders certainly didn't tell you anything about that when he was briefing the both of you; something like that would certainly have been pertinent information.	”
—The Champion, to Liaden

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Description

The pride and joy of the Order of the Oriflamme — or rather, it was. Casual inspection suggests that it's little more than an elaborate sword hilt with far too much gilding, but upon activation by the wielder a blade of burning, blood-red light bursts forth from the guard, dripping malice and capable of cleaving through metal with ease. Guard and pommel alike gleam with an unnatural, menacing light; the sword itself has undoubtedly developed a taste for blood.

Holding it, the sensation emanating from the weapon is palpable: the desire for strength, battle and power. Might makes right in this world, and one should not be so squeamish as to acknowledge that truth and exploit it.

Special Effect: When wielded, this weapon grants the Sword Soul ability.

Conditions

The Champion must have the Dark Knight (Corruption 75+) personality to equip the sword.

Special Effect

Allows for the user to equip and use the Encounter power, Sword Soul. The item must be equipped for the user to use the power.

Acquisition

• Obtained when a Dark Knight Champion takes the Dawnsword, instead of Liaden, to finish off the Incubus Blackguard during the events of High Ground.

Usage

While the Dawnsword or Corrupted Dawnsword is equipped or in the Champion's inventory, there are instances where specific mentions of the sword is used:

• The Champion executing Queen Alissa during the events of The Demon of Ice^(equipped)
• Similar to the scene in Shadows Over the Sun, entering the Palace of Light with the Corrupted Dawnsword will have Lumia cleanse the sword, or exchange it for the Guldring
  • A warning is provided before entering the palace: "Lumia will not abide the corrupt blade's presence. Keep it in storage if you do not wish for it to be cleansed."

Quest Related

Shadows Over the Sun

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The Corrupted Dawnsword can be cleansed and returned to Lumia in exchange for the Guldring, alternatively the Champion can decide to keep the blade but it will be cleansed into the Dawnsword by her.

Achievements

Through Power, I Gain Victory

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Acquire the Corrupted Dawnsword.

Used By

Godfeaster Shadow Blade (modified)	Incubus Blackguard