Staff of Vaka
“We stand on the precipice of change. The world fears the inevitable plummet into the abyss. Watch for that moment, and when it comes do not hesitate to leap. For it is when we fall, we learn whether we can fly.” - Unknown
Upon gaining the trust of Gil, The Radiant, the Staff levitates in the air, and bursts once again. As the fire subsides, a figure stands in it's wake with the Staff in hand. The Sunscourge stands, still bound to the staff, but whole again. A beautiful golden staff, with flowering branches atop it, golden roots extending from the base, and a small perch along the side. Oðr smiles and transforms into a small Brass Dragon that perches on the Staff as it floats down into your hand.
While attuned, this staff may be used as an arcane focus, granting a +3 on attack and damage rolls. Additionally, you may change the form of the Staff at will, reducing it from it's full size into the a small lapel pin on your armor. The pin takes the shape of a red cardinal giving a thumbs up.
Originally wielded by Josephine Silverhand, First Oracle of Nature after the death of Vaka. Used by Josephine to revive the destroyed woodlands of Valakadyn by creating Nimloth, The Root of All Trees. Ultimately stolen from Nimloth by Oðr, Sunscourge and used in the battle of Sunfall that ultimately led to him being fused with the Staff. Discovered years later by the ranger Hjallborn Darroch, he used it as he and the Team of Many Things attempted to reunite the Artifacts of Vaka and revive the Goddess. During the Battle of Newbiggin, as the party was nearly killed by Mystra, Gil sacrificed himself to save the Team and their allies, destroying the Staff and the entire city of Newbiggin in the process. Several years after the Aetherscourge began, the Staff was rediscovered within the core of Nimloth. Hjallborn claimed it once again, but all traces of its former inhabitant are gone.
Dormant - Staff of the Fallen Cardinal
Show Dormant FeaturesThis staff consists of a long wooden body made of gnarled tree bark, with roots extending from the base that gives it the ability to stand freely. Atop the staff is a small ring shape grown out of the wood where a Cardinal bird perches.
While attuned, this staff may be used as an arcane focus, granting a +1 on attack and damage rolls.
The Fallen Cardinal
This staff is a sentient staff controlled by the DM, with 1000 non-healable HP. The staff takes all damage the user does while equipped. While attuned, both the staff and the wielder are vulnerable to fire damage. When the user is affected by fire damage or takes more than 30 damage in a single hit, the Staff surges in retaliation (See Hjallbörn Tables ). Roll a d10 on the Fuck You Table as the listed effect takes hold. When the user or the staff are affected by strong emotions, such as during combat (or at player/DM discretion), the Staff will surge with magical energy. Roll a d20 on the Emotional Surge Table as the listed effect takes hold. As a bonus action, shout a command to the staff as the Cardinal flies out to do your bidding. May be subject to Emotional Surge depending on the action and the mood of the staff.Everything But The Kitchen Sink
This staff has 10 charges. As an action, you may expend charges to cast the following spells. Regain all expended charges after a long rest. When expending a charge, Roll a d20. On a 1-5, roll a d100 on the Wild Magic Surge Table.- Conjure Animals - 1 charge
- Daylight - 1 charge
- Dispel Magic - 2 charges
- Polymorph - 3 charges
- Commune with Nature - 3 charges
- Mass Cure Wounds - 4 charges
- Heal - 5 charges
Awakened - Staff of the Dark Phoenix
Show Awakened FeaturesAfter reaching zero hit points, the staff explodes in a fireball, dealing 2d100 fire damage to all creatures within 100ft. Stuck in the ground in it's place is a staff of dark, almost black metal. The base transforms from the tree roots into a sharp point. The ring at the top now resembles a large open semi-circle. Perched atop is a large Phoenix that takes the place of the Cardinal. The Phoenix gains his memories back, but may or may not reveal this depending on his relationship with Hjallbörn.
While attuned, this staff may be used as an arcane focus, granting a +2 on attack and damage rolls.
The Phoenix
This staff is a sentient staff controlled by the DM, with 250 HP. The staff takes all damage the user does while equipped. The staff naturally heals 1d6/round which it shares with the user. While attuned, both the staff and the wielder are resistant to fire damage and radiant damage. Once The Phoenix drops to zero hit points, the staff explodes in a large fireball that deals 2d100 damage in a 100ft radius, spell sculpted to protect the user an up to 10 allies of The Phoenix's choice. Current HP: 1000.""Emotionally Volatile""
When the user is affected by fire or radiant damage, or if the user takes more than 30 damage in a single hit, the Staff surges in retaliation. Roll a d10 on the Fuck You Table as the listed effect takes hold. When the user or the staff are affected by strong emotions, such as during combat (or at player/DM discretion), the Staff will surge with magical energy. Roll a d20 on the Emotional Surge Table as the listed effect takes hold.Through Thick and Thin
As a bonus action, shout a command to the staff as the Phoenix flies out to do your bidding. May be subject to Emotional Surge depending on the action and the mood of the staff. Additionally, the staff may act randomly of it's own accord. Nobody tells Gil what to do.Blessing of the Phoenix
While attuned, this Staff permanently grants you the effects of the spells Speak with Animals/Plants, Water Walk, Tree Stride, and Control Flame.Everything But The Kitchen Sink
This staff has 15 charges. As an action, you may expend charges to cast the following spells. You may upcast spells cast with the staff by expending additional charges, one per level. Regain all expended charges after a long rest. When expending a charge, Roll a d20. On a 1-5, roll a d100 on the Wild Magic Surge table.- Daylight - 1 charge
- Conjure Animals - 2 charges
- Dispel Magic - 2 charges
- Fireball - 2 charges
- Wall of FIre - 3 charges
- Immolation - 3 charges
- Polymorph - 3 charges
- Widogast's Web of Fire - 3 charges
- Mass Cure Wounds - 4 charges
- Heal - 5 charges
- Transport via Plants - 6 charges
- Fire Storm - 6 charges
- Sunburst - 7 charges
Exalted - Staff of Vaka
Óðr, Sunscourge
This staff is a sentient staff controlled by the DM, with 250 HP. Now reborn in his original godly visage, Óðr prefers the name Gil, and the form of a red cardinal, as he says it's "unassuming" (as if he could be unassuming at any given moment). Gil takes all damage the user does while equipped. He naturally heals 2d12/round which he shares with the user. While attuned, both Óðr and the wielder are immune to fire and radiant damage. Once Óðr drops to zero hit points, the staff explodes in a large fireball that deals 20d20 damage in a 300ft radius, spell sculpted to protect the user and up to 10 allies of Óðr's choice. The Staff remains after this explosion, void of all charges. As the sun rises the following day, Óðr reappears, and the Staff regains all charges. Current HP: 500.""Emotionally Volatile""
When the user is affected by fire or radiant damage, or if the user takes more than 30 damage in a single hit, the Staff surges in retaliation. Roll a d10 on the Fuck You Table as the listed effect takes hold. When the user or the staff are affected by strong emotions, such as during combat (or at player/DM discretion), the Staff will surge with magical energy. Roll a d20 on the Emotional Surge Table as the listed effect takes hold. Staff TablesThrough Thick and Thin
As an action, shout a command to the staff as Óðr, Sunscourge flies out to do your bidding. May be subject to Emotional Surge depending on the action and the mood of the staff. Additionally, the staff may act randomly of it's own accord. Óðr is able to cast one spell of each level per day, resetting at moonrise.Weave Expansion
Enables casting of spells greater than 9th level.Wreath of Flame
While attuned, the user gains one Legendary Resistance. Expended resistance regenerates after a long rest.Blessing of the Sun
While attuned, this Staff permanently grants you the effects of the spells Speak with Animals/Plants, Water Walk, Tree Stride, Control Flame, and Freedom of Movement. While attuned, you may cast the spell Investiture of Flame at will, and gain a permanent fly speed of 60ft.Everything But The Kitchen Sink
This staff has 25 charges. As an action, you may expend charges to cast the following spells. On a short rest, roll a d20 and regain that many charges. Once you regain charges in this way, you may not do so again until you finish a long rest. Regain all expended charges after a long rest. When expending a charge, Roll a d20. On a 1-5, roll a d100 on the Wild Magic Surge table.- Conjure Animals - 1 charge
- Daylight - 1 charge
- Dispel Magic - 2 charges
- Fireball - 2 charges
- Wall of FIre - 3 charges
- Immolation - 3 charges
- Polymorph - 3 charges
- Widogast's Web of Fire - 3 charges
- Greater Restoration - 5 charges
- Mass Cure Wounds - 4 charges
- Heal - 5 charges
- Sunbeam - 5 charges
- Transport via Plants - 6 charges
- Fire Storm - 6 charges
- Sunburst - 7 charges
- Cruel Sun - 20 charges
