Banner of the Moon
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Banner of the Moon

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The Banner of the Moon is a sacred relic, a symbol of the Dwarven Kingdom's unyielding strength and its divine connection to Amaryllis, The All-Mother, Queen of the Night. According to Dwarven legend, the banner was a gift from Amaryllis herself, woven from the moonlight and the stars by the goddess in the earliest days of the Dwarven Kingdom. It is said that Amaryllis blessed the banner with her eternal love and protection, ensuring that those who carry it into battle would never falter, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Banner of the Moon first appeared during the Great Darkening, when the Dwarves were threatened by shadowy beings emerging from deep within the earth. As their forces waned and morale crumbled, the Dwarven King, Velmor Stormforge, prayed to Amaryllis for guidance. That night, under the light of a full moon, the goddess sent a vision of the banner to Velmor, instructing him to raise it in battle. The next morning, the banner appeared in the royal armory, glowing with celestial light. When Velmor raised it, the Dwarven warriors felt the warmth of Amaryllis’ love and courage surged through them. Against impossible odds, they triumphed.

Through centuries of conflict, including the Empire-Tír War, the Banner of the Moon has anchored dwarven forces in battles where they faced overwhelming numbers. The banner is a reminder of the Dwarves' resilience, their connection to the divine, and their enduring faith in Amaryllis. It is believed that as long as the banner stands, the Dwarves cannot be defeated, for Amaryllis watches over her children.

The Banner of the Moon is a masterwork of divine and dwarven craftsmanship. The fabric is a deep midnight blue, representing the night sky, embroidered with silver starlight and a large crescent moon symbolizing Amaryllis. Along the edges are celestial runes said to be written in the hand of the goddess herself. The banner glows faintly under any moonlight, and its light becomes brighter during full moons, when Amaryllis’ power is strongest. The staff is made from darkwood, reinforced with mithril, and topped with a silver crescent moon, radiating a soft, divine glow.

Properties

Amaryllis’ Blessing: While the banner is unfurled and within 60 feet of the bearer, all allies gain resistance to necrotic damage and have advantage on saving throws against fear. The banner emits dim light in a 30-foot radius and bright light in a 10-foot radius, resembling the soothing glow of moonlight.

Light of Love: Once per long rest, the bearer can invoke Amaryllis' divine power as an action. For 10 minutes, all allies within 60 feet of the banner cannot be frightened or charmed and gain temporary hit points equal to the bearer’s Charisma modifier + proficiency bonus at the start of each of their turns. Additionally, they gain advantage on attack rolls during this time.

Enduring Vigil: As long as the banner is raised, the bearer and all allies within 60 feet are immune to the frightened condition. If an ally within this range drops to 0 hit points, they can drop to 1 hit point instead once per short or long rest.

Moonlit Wrath: Under the light of a full moon, the banner's power intensifies. Allies within 60 feet deal an additional 1d6 radiant damage on all attacks for 1 minute. This ability can be used once per long rest. Unbreakable by Mortal Hands. The Banner of the Moon is indestructible by non-magical means and can only be destroyed by a god or an event of divine magnitude.

Curse: The banner cannot be wielded by those who have forsaken love or abandoned their comrades in battle. Any bearer who has betrayed their allies or fled from combat in dishonour will find themselves cursed with Amaryllis’ disfavour: they suffer disadvantage on all attack rolls and saving throws, and their dreams will be haunted by visions of their cowardice until they redeem themselves.