Weapon

The Withering Spine

Created by Draz

This dagger of blackened bone thrums with eldritch power, its surface etched with profane runes that glow faintly in darkness. The weapon is said to house the bound spirit of a lich, trapped within the blade through ancient necromantic rituals. When wielded, the dagger grants its user the spellcasting abilities of a fifth-level warlock, regardless of their actual class or training. The bearer may cast warlock spells using their choice of ability modifier and can invoke eldritch invocations as if they were a true warlock. Additionally, the dagger allows the user to take bonus actions to use warlock abilities without expending their regular action economy. The bone blade itself deals necrotic damage on hit and whispers temptations and forbidden knowledge to those who carry it. Those who wield The Withering Spine for extended periods report an irresistible pull toward darker magic and forbidden pacts. The weapon requires attunement and demands a price from its user: each day it is carried, the wielder must make a Wisdom saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion. Despite its corrupting influence, many adventurers seek this dagger for the immense magical power it provides in combat.