Artwork for Obsidian Staff Of Radiant Light

Weapon

Obsidian Staff Of Radiant Light

Created by AncientSeer17

This elegant staff is carved from pure jet black obsidian and pulses with an otherworldly luminescence that shifts between crimson and azure hues depending on the wielder's nature and intent. The shaft is wrapped in obsidian spirals that seem to dance upward toward the crown, where a brilliant crystalline orb radiates with contained magical energy. Ethereal tendrils of pure light extend from the orb's surface, creating an aura that illuminates the surrounding area in a soft, protective glow. The staff grants its wielder the ability to unleash devastating beams of radiant light that can pierce through darkness and shadow, or alternatively, to conjure spheres of brilliant radiant energy that explode with the force of an inferno. Beyond its offensive capabilities, the staff possesses remarkable healing properties, allowing the wielder to mend wounds and cure ailments through the application of its restorative light. The obsidian material seems to absorb ambient magical energy, growing warmer and more vibrant as it channels power through the wielder's hands. Those who carry this staff report a profound sense of connection to both light and shadow, as if the weapon itself bridges two opposing forces. The staff requires attunement and is particularly favored by those who walk the line between healing and destruction, making it a coveted artifact among adventurers of noble purpose.

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Creation type
Weapon
Shared by
AncientSeer17
Connected worlds
0
Detail fields
8
Profile sections
1
Artwork images
3

Details

Type
staff
Rarity
legendary
Damage
2d10
Damage type
radiant
Range
60
Properties
two-handed, special
Weight
4
Price
1500

Effects

Radiant Beam

As an action, the wielder can unleash a beam of radiant light that deals 4d10 radiant damage to a target within range. The target must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking half damage on a successful save. This effect can be used once per short rest.

Healing Light

The wielder can use an action to touch a creature and restore 3d8 hit points. This ability can be used three times per long rest.

Ball of Radiance

As an action, the wielder can conjure a ball of radiant energy that explodes in a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d6 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. This effect can be used once per long rest.

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Obsidian Staff Of Radiant Light artwork 3

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