Radiant Arms

Top 2 Character Backgrounds Likely to Have Connections to Radiant Arms

1. Acolyte

   • Reason: Acolytes who share Oltamara’s devotion to Mitra or a similar cause of righteousness would naturally connect with Radiant Arms. They might seek weapons to aid in their holy quests or find common purpose in preparing for the coming conflict between good and evil.

2. Soldier

   • Reason: Soldiers, especially those with noble intentions or in service of a righteous cause, would be drawn to Oltamara’s shop for its reputation of providing finely crafted and sometimes enchanted weapons to worthy heroes.

Reasons Characters May Visit Radiant Arms

1. Seeking Enchanted or Custom Weapons for a Noble Quest
   Characters on a righteous mission or who have proven their worth might visit Radiant Arms to acquire high-quality or magical weapons. Oltamara’s discerning nature ensures that only those she deems virtuous will gain access to these exceptional tools of war.

2. Joining Oltamara in Her Fight Against the Cult of Dagon
   Characters investigating the Cult of Dagon or aligned with efforts to thwart their dark plans might find Oltamara an invaluable ally. Her knowledge of the cult and her collaboration with Yonkers provide crucial resources for unraveling the cult’s schemes.

3. Proving Their Worth for Retorter or Earning Oltamara’s Trust
   Heroes who dream of wielding legendary artifacts might attempt to prove themselves worthy of Retorter, the Sword of Answering. They may also aim to earn Oltamara’s trust by aiding her in her mission to arm Seregon’s defenders and push back the darkness looming over the city.

She won't sell anything magical to anyone she determines has ill intent or is evil. She will only sell magical weapons to those she considers heroes. She will offer a discount to good aligned heroes.

She carries Retorter, a legendary Sword of Answering she received from her Diva teacher. She is not trying to sell this sword, but will sell it to the right hero. She plans to use it herself in the end of days. 

List of Magical Weapons

Uncommon Magical Weapons

1. Venomfang Dagger
   Weapon (Dagger), Uncommon

   • Properties: On a hit, the target takes an additional 1d6 poison damage. The dagger has 3 charges, which can be used to coat the blade in poison (recharges at dawn).
   • Market Price: 750 gp
   • Preferred Price: 500 gp

2. Blazing Crossbow
   Weapon (Light Crossbow), Uncommon

   • Properties: The bolts fired from this crossbow deal an additional 1d4 fire damage. Its magical flame is harmless to the wielder and ignites only upon firing.
   • Market Price: 800 gp
   • Preferred Price: 535 gp

3. Moonlit Rapier
   Weapon (Rapier), Uncommon

   • Properties: This elegant rapier glows faintly with silvery light. It deals an additional 1d6 radiant damage to undead creatures.
   • Market Price: 1,000 gp
   • Preferred Price: 670 gp

Rare Magical Weapons

1. Frostbite Axe
   Weapon (Battleaxe), Rare

   • Properties: This axe deals an additional 1d6 cold damage. On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have their movement halved until the end of their next turn.
   • Market Price: 6,000 gp
   • Preferred Price: 4,020 gp

2. Thundercrash Maul
   Weapon (Maul), Rare

   • Properties: On a hit, the maul emits a thunderous boom, dealing an additional 1d8 thunder damage. Once per short rest, it can release a Thunderwave (2nd level) centered on the wielder.
   • Market Price: 7,000 gp
   • Preferred Price: 4,690 gp

3. Vampiric Longsword
   Weapon (Longsword), Rare

   • Properties: On a critical hit, the wielder regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
   • Market Price: 8,000 gp
   • Preferred Price: 5,360 gp

4. Stormcaller Bow
   Weapon (Longbow), Rare

   • Properties: This bow can create its own ammunition (lightning arrows) that deal an additional 1d6 lightning damage. Once per long rest, it can cast Call Lightning (5th level) centered on a target.
   • Market Price: 9,000 gp
   • Preferred Price: 6,030 gp

5. Shadowpiercer Spear
   Weapon (Spear), Rare

   • Properties: This spear deals an additional 1d8 necrotic damage to creatures in dim light or darkness. It grants the wielder darkvision out to 60 feet.
   • Market Price: 5,500 gp
   • Preferred Price: 3,685 gp

6. Flametongue Shortsword
   Weapon (Shortsword), Rare

   • Properties: When activated (bonus action), the blade ignites in magical flames, dealing an additional 2d6 fire damage.
   • Market Price: 7,500 gp
   • Preferred Price: 5,025 gp

7. Dagger of Wounding
   Weapon (Dagger), Rare

• Properties: On a hit, the target takes 1 point of necrotic damage at the start of each of their turns until they are healed. This effect stacks with additional hits.
• Market Price: 6,500 gp
• Preferred Price: 4,355 gp

1. Dragon’s Claw Scimitar
   Weapon (Scimitar), Rare

• Properties: This scimitar deals an additional 1d6 damage of the dragon’s associated type (choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison upon crafting).
• Market Price: 8,500 gp
• Preferred Price: 5,695 gp

1. Lightdrinker Greatsword
   Weapon (Greatsword), Rare

• Properties: This blade deals an additional 1d8 radiant damage to fiends or undead. While attuned, the wielder gains resistance to necrotic damage.
• Market Price: 10,000 gp
• Preferred Price: 6,700 gp

1. Basilisk Fang Blade
   Weapon (Shortsword), Rare

• Properties: On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be restrained as their skin begins to petrify.
• Market Price: 8,000 gp
• Preferred Price: 5,360 gp

Legendary Magical Weapon

1. Eclipse Blade
   Weapon (Greatsword), Legendary (Requires Attunement)

• Properties:
  • +3 Weapon: You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
  • Solar and Lunar Powers: The blade shifts between radiant and necrotic energy depending on the wielder's will. Once per turn, the wielder can choose to deal an additional 3d10 radiant or 3d10 necrotic damage on a hit.
  • Eclipse Nova (Recharge 6): As an action, unleash a 30-foot-radius explosion of both radiant and necrotic energy. All creatures within range must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6d10 radiant and 6d10 necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much on a success.
• Market Price: 250,000 gp
• Preferred Price: 167,500 gp

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