Aryo, Bane of the Risen
Aryo is a powerful two-handed hammer forged from mithril and imbued with an intelligent spirit dedicated to eradicating the reanimated dead. Enchanted to triple its effectiveness against the undead, the weapon is able to sense their presence and immobilize them. In the midst of large swarms of the undead, Aryo can emit powerful waves of energy that both heal the living and harm the dead. As an immobile weapon, however, Aryo seeks a like-minded individual to carry it and help it fulfill its purpose.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
Aryo unknowingly contains a fragment of its creator's soul and even bears his name. The creator's intense hatred of the undead was so profound that it imbued his weapon with a similar sentiment. After his death, the hammer became sentient and took on a life of its own.
History
Aryo's backstory tells of a tragedy in which his family was brutally slaughtered by an army of undead led by a lich. This event drove Aryo to dedicate his life to destroying the awakened dead in any form. He forged a great mithril hammer and proclaimed it the Bane of the Risen. Similarly, Zelu's backstory reveals that the weapon was created by Aryo's rival in an attempt to surpass Aryo's weapon. In a duel to compare their ultimate weapons, Zelu delivered the final blow that killed both competitors. However, their shared devotion and hatred for their respective causes allowed their souls to live on in their respective weapons. With no memory of their previous lives, the weapons discovered their true purpose through the powers imbued within them.
Significance
Aryo is one of two intelligent artifacts prophesized to doom the world. Aryo's role in the prophecy is to slay the risen and the resurrected.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Rarity
Aryo is a completely unique weapon that was created not by design, but by accident.
Weight
7 lbs.
Base Price
429,040 gp
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