Malfeasance (5e Equipment)

Weapon (longsword), very rare A sword made of an enchanted black steel, this weapon weapon constantly exudes a trail of shadows when wielded and swung. It is a magical longsword deals an extra 1d4 necrotic damage on a hit. The Seething Heart. When this weapon deals necrotic damage, it gains 1 Taken Charge for each damage dealt. All unspent Taken Charges are lost on each dawn. Explosive Shadow. On a successful hit, you may consume any number of Taken Charges, this weapon deals a bonus 1d4 of necrotic damage for each Taken Charge consumed and it deals damage equal to the number of Taken Charges consumed to you. “ To an Old Friend... Yes, I wrote you a note. I want you to burn this in your memory. If you're wielding this blade, I've already told you all this and more. But I want you to keep it fresh in mind. I want you to have this. You may need it. You and I have done a lot together in this life, and I hope and pray we'll get to do a lot more. It'll be a lot safer with you wearin' one of these. It's the culmination of a lot of things. Long time ago I set out to find a replacement for a weapon I lost. This will never be that, but to me, it's better. We built it together. And all of us, with this in hand? Even that Man should have pause. Maybe we can't out-smart him. Maybe he can't be run through. But if we all take our shot together? We don't have to beat him to it. He'll die, too. Remember this. For when the day comes. —Drifter, to Dr. Guarn ”

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