Spear of Destiny

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type:

Polearm; relic-tier spear

rarity:

rare

material:

pattern-welded steel head; prismatic core; ash haft with brass inlay

length:

210–230 cm

weight:

2.1–2.6 kg

origin:

Vesper Quay

handling:

Two-handed reach; precise thrust

legality:

Restricted; licensed bearers only

Description

• Head: Long, leaf-thrust profile with shallow midrib; flanked by small wing lugs to catch blades; socket houses a faintly luminescent prismatic core.
• Haft: Straight ash pole, oval at the grip for indexing; brass line-inlays form a minimalist compass motif along the forward third.
• Collar: Braided brass ferrule with riveted keeper pins; discreet ring anchors for travel lashings.
• Balance: Slightly forward-weighted for decisive thrusts; counterweighted butt-spike for stance and close pivots.
• Telltales: The core brightens when the bearer sets a clear objective; dulls with wavering intent. False pieces lack the steady rim glow.

Type / Category

• Category: Polearm; martial weapon; bonded relic.
• Role: Precision thrusts; line control; authority symbol during bonded seizures by the Silver Ledger.
• Bearers: Select Harbor Wardens under Ilex Marr; occasionally escorted by bonded brokers like Scillia Doge.

Stats / Effects

• Damage: 1d8–1d10 piercing (system-dependent); versatile reach.
• Line-Bearing: When the bearer declares a single objective, gain advantage on the first navigation, tracking, or pursuit check toward that objective until rested.
• Resolve Point: If the bearer holds ground for an ally, first forced-move against the bearer each scene is reduced by one step.
• Anchor Mark: Butt-spike planted for a full count grants nearby allies minor steadiness against shove or surge effects.
• Clarity Gate: If the bearer’s aim is conflicted or changes mid-scene, the core dims and all Spear effects suspend until a short refocus.
• Provenance Seal: Recognized by Counting House registries; presenting it at a bonded counter confers authority advantage with Silver Ledger clerks.

Usage / Crafting / Requirements

• Proficiency: Polearms proficiency recommended; trained wardens undergo stance and pursuit drills along Vesper Quay.
• Operation: Set a clear objective verbally or by firm intent; keep hands on the indexed oval for best effect; plant the butt-spike to establish an Anchor Mark.
• Maintenance: Oil steel; wax the ash haft; check keeper pins; never overheat the prismatic core during repairs.
• Issuance: Stored under seal at the Counting House; loaned under writ to Harbor Wardens by order of Ilex Marr.
• Restrictions: Unauthorized carry is a high fine and forfeiture; seizures logged by a Hall Guard contingent.

Lore / Background

• Ledger Record: Entered into bonded inventory after the Lantern Truce; associated with high-stakes tariff seizures and contested salvage from Breaker’s Shelf.
• Quay Rumor: Crews claim the spear “leans” toward the shortest, safest path when raised at crossroads near the Slickstone Arches.
• Gray-Market Interest: The Gutter Syndic has floated bounties for a look-alike; copies fail the clarity response and exhibit uneven balance.
• Broker Notes: Figures like Scillia Doge cite its presence to cool tempers during ledger disputes, as the spear’s bearer acts under bonded authority.

Image Gallery

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The Spear of Destiny presented at a bonded seizure on Ledger Pier

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A female broker inspecting the spear’s prismatic core under quay lamps

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Wardens drilling with the relic before a pursuit along the Slickstone Arches runs

Related Characters / Mobs / Scenes

• Characters: Ilex Marr; Scillia Doge
• Mobs: Hall Guard
• Scenes: Vesper Quay; Counting House; Slickstone Arches; Breaker’s Shelf

Variants

• Dock-Haft Variant: Shortened haft for tight pier work; reduced reach; faster stance changes.
• Shrine-Haft Variant: Ceremonial finish with heavier brass collar; loses Line-Bearing effect outside formal processions.
• Drill Pole: Blunt head and padded butt for training; no relic effects; used by Hall Guard recruits at Vesper Quay.