Sword of Fire

A powerful offensive spell that does precisely what it sounds like, the Sword of Fire is used by the Watch of the Eternal Flame to pursue holy judgement in the name of Mastro, The Eternal Flame, God of the Sun and of Justice.

Effect

Once cast, the Champion gains a temporary weapon they are proficient in. The weapon does damage normal for a weapon of that type, plus 1d6. All damage dealt is Fire damage and is considered magical for the purposes of damaging incoporeal creatures, and carries the Holy Trait. The weapon cannot be disarmed, but charming other mind-affecting spells to lose the character's focus will cause them to lose the spell's effect.

Manifestation

When cast, a pillar of flame weapon is formed in the hands of the caster, as Mastro grants his very essence to his Champions. The form of the weapon seems to be somewhat instinctual, at first. The Eternal Flame knows the form that is best for the caster. Because of the inherent nature of fire, these weapons are typically slashing weapons such as swords. With discipline and training, or for a particularly trained member of the Watch, other weapons may appear, like maces or spears.
There has not, as of yet, been any documentation within the Watch that a ranged weapon or arrows of fire have been formed in this way.

Discovery

The discovery of the spell comes from the middle of the First Age. An orcish member of the Watch was outnumbered but undeterred from defending the innocent from hungry ghosts. Her mundane broadsword was meaningless against the incorporeal beings, and prayed to the God of Justice for help. According to legend, an immense claymore, needing two hands to wield, formed in her hands. With holy, righteous fire, she was able to fight the enemy back; giving the civilians time to flee and escape, before falling to a glorious and sainted death against the wicked.

Related Deity/Higher Power

Mastro, The Eternal Flame

Related Organizations

• The Watch of the Eternal Flame

Material Components

Like most divine magic, the spell contains no material components to cast. The spell only requires genuine faith in Mastro and his cause. The god of judgement can see into one's heart, those without true faith risk his fiery wrath.