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Tasked to destroy the [[Vampire]] [[Velkaarn]]. Also known as the ''Bane of the Ancients'' by [[vampire]]s, this dagger detects any such being within 500 ft. by throbbing. Should the [[Diamond of the Sun]] be returned to its notch within the Bloodknife, the dagger can produce a [[sunburst]] [[spell]] thrice per day with the dagger as the focal point.<ref name="VRA p. | Tasked to destroy the [[Vampire]] [[Velkaarn]].<ref>[[Castle of the Undead]] p.</ref> Also known as the ''Bane of the Ancients'' by [[vampire]]s, this dagger detects any such being within 500 ft. by throbbing. Should the [[Diamond of the Sun]] be returned to its notch within the Bloodknife, the dagger can produce a [[sunburst]] [[spell]] thrice per day with the dagger as the focal point.<ref name="VRA p. 54-55">[[VRA]] p. 54-55</ref> | ||
When wielded by a [[character]] of [[Good]] [[alignment]], it can destroy vampires with a single strike. When a Good character first takes possession of the object, a [[wolf]] is made intelligent (as per an [[awaken]] [[spell]]) and joins with the possessor as a friend and companion. In the hands of an [[Evil]] character, it can be used to take in the [[soul]]s of the [[Living]] and strengthen the wielder.<ref name="VRA p. | When wielded by a [[character]] of [[Good]] [[alignment]], it can destroy vampires with a single strike. When a Good character first takes possession of the object, a [[wolf]] is made intelligent (as per an [[awaken]] [[spell]]) and joins with the possessor as a friend and companion. In the hands of an [[Evil]] character, it can be used to take in the [[soul]]s of the [[Living]] and strengthen the wielder.<ref name="VRA p. 54-55">[[VRA]] p. 54-55</ref> | ||
The Bloodknife is the subject of much [[myth]] and [[legend]], including a [[prophecy]] in the [[Ancient Tales of the Vistani]].<ref name="VRA p. | The Bloodknife is the subject of much [[myth]] and [[legend]], including a [[prophecy]] in the [[Ancient Tales of the Vistani]].<ref name="VRA p. 54-55">[[VRA]] p. 54-55</ref> | ||
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Tasked to destroy the Vampire Velkaarn.[1] Also known as the Bane of the Ancients by vampires, this dagger detects any such being within 500 ft. by throbbing. Should the Diamond of the Sun be returned to its notch within the Bloodknife, the dagger can produce a sunburst spell thrice per day with the dagger as the focal point.[2]
When wielded by a character of Good alignment, it can destroy vampires with a single strike. When a Good character first takes possession of the object, a wolf is made intelligent (as per an awaken spell) and joins with the possessor as a friend and companion. In the hands of an Evil character, it can be used to take in the souls of the Living and strengthen the wielder.[2]
The Bloodknife is the subject of much myth and legend, including a prophecy in the Ancient Tales of the Vistani.[2]
Sources
The Bloodknife first appeared in Castle of the Undead and received a game writeup in Van Richten's Arsenal.
References
Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue
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Bloodknife, The Bloodknife |
