I'm running a game with new players, and In helping them with their character building I asked them just to think of a concept they would like. One of my players, currently playing a lot of Hi-Fi Rush, only asked to be a rogue that uses a guitar as a weapon; here's what a made for him. he is currently unaware of anything beyond its basic stats.
Axe of Shredding Relic 1
This intricate instrument appears to be a beautifully crafted greataxe with a long wooden handle carved with swirling flame patterns. The deadly axe blade itself resembles a stylized dragonhead, with the two points forming the appearance of an open, roaring maw. Six thin metal strings are strung along the handle, allowing the weapon to be played like a Guitar.
When gripped, the Axe of Shredding thrums with latent power, the strings vibrating gently. Tales suggest a bard and master of Occultic magic originally created the Axe.
Axe Devotion The axe is the product of an artificer’s ambition for perfection; the Disciplined and meticulous study of magic and music has marked this instrument.
Price 3 gp; Damage 1d12 S; Bulk 2
Hands 2
Type Melee/Gear; Category Martial; Group Axe
Activate Perform; Effect The Axe of Shredding is also a functional guitar
Axe of Shredding Relic 5
As the axe of Shedding bonds to a bearer, it will absorb the latent energy of it environment. The axe’s additional abilities will be revealed as the bearer proves themselves worthy.
During downtime, the Axe’s bearer can train on the Guitar with a DC 20 Performance check; the bearer learns the Shredding Solo Action
Shredding Solo
(3 actions)
Target one creature within 30 ft.
You play a blistering solo on the Axe of Shredding. Make a Performance check to Play the Axe of Shredding. The Target creature makes a will save against your Class DC or you Spelllcasting DC whichever is higher.
Critical Success: The creature is unaffected by Shredding Solo.
Success: The Creature is Deafened 1 and Dazzled 1
Failure: The Creature is Deafened 1 and Dazzled 1, and takes sonic damage equal to the result of the Performance Check
Critical Failure: The Creature is Deafened 2 and Dazzled 2, and takes sonic damage equal to the result of the Performance Check
Axe of Shredding Relic 10
After learning the Shredding Solo, the Axe’s bearer can train on the Guitar with a DC 27 Performance check; the bearer learns the Dissonant Chord Action
Dissonant Chord
(2 actions) Target two creatures within 30 ft.
You strike a jarring, dissonant chord on the Axe of Shredding. The Target creatures make a will save against your Class DC or Spellcasting DC whichever is higher.
Critical Success: The creature is unaffected by Shredding Solo.
Success: The Creature is Deafened 1 and Dazzled 1
Failure: The Creature is Stunned 1,
Critical Failure: The Creature is Stunned 2
Axe of Shredding Relic 15
After learning the Dissonant Chord, the Axe’s bearer can train on the Guitar with a DC 34 Performance check; the bearer learns the Dissonant Chord Action
Resonant Feedback
(2 actions) Area 30ft
You prolong a note on the Axe of Shredding, causing it to reverberate on itself, causing pain in hostile creatures nearby. The hostile creatures make a will save against your Class DC or Spellcasting DC whichever is higher.
Critical Success: The creature is unaffected by Resonant Feedback.
Success: The Creature is Deafened 1 and takes 4d8 Sonic Damage
Failure: The Creature is Deafened 2 and takes 8d8 Sonic Damage
Critical Failure: The Creature is Deafened 3 and takes 8d12 Sonic Damage
Axe of Shredding Relic 20
After learning Resonant Feedback, the Axe’s bearer can train on the Guitar; with a DC 34 Performance check; the bearer learns the Cacophonous Crescendo Action
Cacophonous Crescendo
(3 actions) Area 60ft cone
You unleash a thunderous crescendo of sound. All creatures in the cone make a will save against your Class DC or Spellcasting DC whichever is higher.
Critical Success: The creature is unaffected by Cacophonous Crescendo.
Success: The Creature is Deafened 1 Dazzled 1 and takes 5d8 Sonic Damage
Failure: The Creature is Stunned 1 and takes 10d8 Sonic Damage
Critical Failure: The Creature is Stunned 3 and takes 10d12 Sonic Damage
Adventure Hooks
Competing bard colleges believe an esteemed alumnus of their order crafted the Axe, and they seek to add the Axe of Shredding to their collection. The increasing demand attracts ambitious Bards and Rogues who seek to build their reputation by acquiring the relic.
A scaled sorcerer claims the Axe was stolen from his ancestor and demands the party return it as an ancestral heirloom.
A researcher believes the Axe is key to deciphering an ancient manuscript's prophecy about a looming threat. Retrieving it could prevent catastrophe.
Secrets
Polymath Bard, Zep Treble, crafted the Axe. In the relic’s crafting Zep courted competing patrons; he had convinced these patrons he was working on an artifact that could shift the balance of power in their favor. Treble fell before he was able to unweave his tangled weave of bargains. Zep’s spirit is trapped within the Axe. By locking his essence to the Axe Treble, he prevented his patrons from claiming him.
From within the Axe Treble can act as a Polymath Muse for the bearer. At the second level Zep likes to reward cooperative bearers with Archetype dedications.
A master player capable of awakening its power can use it to unleash devastating sonic attacks and magical effects.
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