Sword of the Seventh Dawn
| Artifact Name | Sword of the Seventh Dawn |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Blade of the Seventh Dawn, Seventh Dawn |
| Relic Type | Legendary Artifact — Sword |
| Associated Faith | Church of the Flame |
| Associated Deity | Rath |
| Associated Order | Order of the Glittering Scales |
| Known Bearer | Grandmaster Lyria Sunsworn |
| Location | Usually wherever the Keeper of the Light is present |
| Status | Active; borne in service to the Keeper |
| Symbolism | Dawn, judgment, radiant truth, and the shield of lawful fire |
Overview
The Sword of the Seventh Dawn, sometimes called the Blade of the Seventh Dawn, is a radiant holy sword associated with Grandmaster Lyria Sunsworn of the Order of the Glittering Scales. It is one of the most visible relic-weapons of the Church of the Flame, carried not as a symbol of conquest, but as a final warning to any who would threaten the Keeper of the Light.
The blade is most often seen at the Keeper's side during processions, councils of high risk, coronations, sacred judgments, and travel beyond Thronstadt. In addition to its function as an actual weapon, the weapon serves as the badge of office for the Order of the Glittering Scales.
Appearance
The Sword of the Seventh Dawn is a broad, luminous blade of gold-white radiance. Its guard is wrought in sunburst and draconic motifs, reflecting the gold-dragon identity of the Glittering Scales. When drawn, the weapon sheds a dawnlike glow, bright enough to catch on armor, banners, and stone as though sunrise has entered the room early.
Known Powers
- Functions as a +3 magic sword.
- On a hit, the sword deals an additional 2d8 radiant damage.
- While attuned, the wielder gains a vigilance-like benefit, gaining advantage on initiative checks or saves made resist magical sleep.
- When the wielder inflicts a critical hit, the target must make a DC 18 Con saving throw or be blinded until the end of the wielders next turn.
- The sword may shed bright sunlight in a 60ft radius when commanded.
Current Bearer
The sword is currently borne by Grandmaster Lyria Sunsworn, Grandmaster of the Glittering Scales and de facto bodyguard of the Keeper of the Light.
Lyria rarely draws the Sword of the Seventh Dawn without cause. When she does, most witnesses understand that negotiations have reached their final margin.
History
The exact origin of the Sword of the Seventh Dawn remains uncertain. Some traditions claim it was forged by relic-smiths of the Church, while others hold that it was sanctified after the War of Emberlight as a weapon of penitence and renewed vigilance. A minority of knightly lore suggests that the blade may be older still, tied to an early Keeper, a gold dragon, or a lost oath of the first Glittering Scales.
Whatever its origin, the sword's modern identity is inseparable from Grandmaster Sunsworn and her service to the Keeper.