Etching Knife

History

Etching Knives were developed long ago by stone giants to carve stone sculptures called Menhirs that retained magical auras they would use to further their goals. The tradition of crafting these stone daggers was passed down to Earth Primals by Stone Giants. Over time the skill of crafting Etching Knives was propagated through the land through trade, and is now a common practice among stone carvers and masons.

Manufacturing process

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The knife's blade is made from stone chipped into the shape of a cutting edge and then strengthened by magic. The enchantments placed on the blade allows the wielder to cut through stone with ease and precision. Handles are often fashioned out of crystals, metals, or woods that conduct magic. This process allows the knife to conduct magic while carving on surfaces.

Significance

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Etching Knives are a common magical focus for carving runic sigils, arcane glyphs, or magical artwork. These knives are preferred by casters with a strong personal connection to rock and stone. They are also often used in the carving of Menhirs.

Item type

Tool

Rarity

Common

Weight

1lb

Dimensions

25x4cm

Base Price

25gp

Raw materials & Components

The blade must be fashioned from rocks with similar or a greater hardness as Sandstone or Quartz, while the hilt and handle can be furnished from any material of the ground or nature. Woods and other types of stone are common choices, but some elaborate blades are fashioned with metals such as gold or iron.

Tools

The blade must be carved by stone carvers or masons, and reinforced by arcane means. Commonly it will require the magics of a druid or giant to strengthen the blade. The hilt and handle differs based on the material used.

Etching Knife

Spellcasting Focus

Common Have access to the Cantrip Mold Earth. Requires Attunement

Finesse, Light

The blade of the knife is comprised of stone chipped into a cutting edge and enchanted to be magically reinforced. The wielder while attuned can use the knife as a Druidic Spell Focus or as an Arcane Spell Focus if they have the cantrip Mold Earth.

Additionally, while attuned the wielder can spend 10 minutes to cast the Mold Earth instead of the normal casting time. When cast in this way colors, and shapes made by the spell last until dismissed by you, or dispelled by Dispel Magic or a similar effect.

Type	Damage	Damage	Range
Simple Melee	1d4	Slashing	Melee

Cost: 25gp
Weight: 1lb