Weapon

The Golden Dagger

Created by Draz

This exquisite dagger gleams with an otherworldly golden radiance, its blade etched with ancient runes that writhe like living flame. When wielded, the weapon radiates intense heat, and those who hold it feel the presence of a vast and terrible intelligence dwelling within its metal. The dagger grants its wielder proficiency with flame magic and the ability to cast *scorching ray* and *flame strike* once per day each. Any creature struck by this blade takes an additional 2d6 fire damage, and the wielder gains resistance to fire damage while holding it. However, the dagger's true nature as a vessel for a captured celestial essence comes with a price—each time the wielder casts a spell through it, they must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or suffer one level of exhaustion as the entity within feeds on their vitality. The dagger whispers temptations and strategies to its wielder, granting advantage on Charisma checks to deceive or manipulate others. Those attuned to the weapon report experiencing vivid dreams of soaring through cosmic voids and witnessing the fall of mighty beings. The Golden Dagger requires attunement and cannot be willingly released by its wielder until a greater restoration spell is cast upon them.