Peshore e Drejtësisë - Justice Scaleblades

Translated into Common, these blades are known as Scales of Justice or Justice Scaleblades. They are the preferred weapon of the Knights of the Two Judges, the Holy Order dedicated to Kreshnik-Ilir and Bardhyll-Kejsi, Gods of the Draconic Pantheon. While the swords are most commonly associated with these knights, some examples of them exist in the hands of collectors around the world. These Scaleblades are rarely a cause for concern amongst the Knights, as only Dragonkin or an individual with a Draconic bloodline can use their power. However, there have been instances where Knights will take back swords that are being misused by their current owners, or where the sword's original owner (for whom they are specially crafted) is still alive.

Scaleblades are typically hand-and-a-half longswords with a wider-than-average blade of approximately 4 and 1/2 inches and being significantly heavier than most blades of their type. Both the blade and grip are patterned with dragonscales, while the crossguard is shaped like the arms of a set of weighing scales. The colours of the swords vary depending on which of the Dragon Gods the Knights follow: black and red for Bardhyll-Kejsi, or purple and white for Kreshnik-Ilir. Very rarely, Scaleblades are made sized for Kobolds.

The Scaleblades are exceedingly sharp and tough, infused with magic to increase their potency. They have the ability to create a Circle of Truth or can be used to subtly detect lies by pointing the blade downward and focusing on the target, then watching the crossguard to see if it moves. If it does, it means that a lie has been detected. Each sword is also able to cast the Light spell.

History

Scaleblades were created by the Knights of the Two Judges to aid them in their quests to bring justice to the land after the attempt of the Draconic Interloper, Ythrynaar, to rebuild the world in his own "perfect" image. Disgusted that Fisdragua would have been part of this atrocity, the Knights crafted the first swords with the help of the Dragon Gods of Justice, before the Pantheon retreated to their less-accessible Realm of Kupë Qiellore. They then used the swords to hunt down "betrayers to the Pantheon" and enact justice on behalf of the Gods. Once that quest was done, the swords continued to be used as weapons and symbols of honour and justice throughout the following Ages.

Each sword is crafted by a Master Swordsmith with the assistance of the individual that will be using it. When a wielder dies, swords that can be retrieved are returned to the forges within the Halls of the Two Judges to be melted down and reused. Swords that cannot be retrieved are not generally chased down, as the limitations on who can wield the swords make them relatively safe. However, there have been instances where the Knights have had to intervene and reclaim lost swords.

Significance

Justice Scaleblades are considered the Signature Weapon of the Holy Order, the Knights of the Two Judges. They can only be wielded by Dragonkin (typically Fisdragua) or by those of Draconic Bloodline.

Item type
Weapon, Melee
Rarity

Rare

Weight
6lbs
Dimensions
60" total length; 52" blade
Base Price
4750 GP

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