#Western Spear/Polearm Divine Treasures, 5 Kinds

#§ 5 Divine Treasures

#45-02-01. Lance of Longinus (Lance of Longinus)

Scent: The spear of the Roman centurion Longinus, who pierced the side of Jesus crucified on the cross. Stained with Christ's blood. A Catholic relic.

Basic: yari

Techniques:

Technique	Type	Energy	Check	Effect	Limit
Holy Strike	[Kata]	4	Courage+Spearmanship >= Defense+2	6 Wounds; against yoma/demon-folk, on a Critical Hit, an instant-death check (00-05 §10: on Critical Hit + Divine Treasure grade + Incorporeal/yoma/demon-folk only = 3 conditions)	1 session, 1 time

Blessing [aptitude]: +3 extra when used by a PC of Catholic Faith (yoma only).
Curse [aptitude]: when used by a non-faithful PC, effect halved and qi-exhaustion for 1 combat (00-05 §9: single-breath limit -1).
Devotion: emphasizes Catholic Faith. Christ-thought permanently.

Approach: scenario reward (Catholic campaign). Public domain.

#45-02-02. Gungnir (Gungnir, the Spear of Odin)

Scent: The spear of Odin in Norse myth. When thrown, it never misses. Inscribed with runes.

Basic: yari

Techniques:

Technique	Type	Energy	Check	Effect	Limit
Gungnir Throw	[Kata]	4	Courage+Spearmanship >= 11 (automatic)	4 Wounds; automatic hit (no evasion); on a Critical Hit, an instant-death check (00-05 §10: Critical Hit + Divine Treasure grade + 1 combat 1 time = 3 conditions)	1 session, 1 time

Blessing [aptitude]: automatic recovery after a throw (returns to the PC's hand).
Curse [aptitude]: after use, for 1 session, use of other weapons -1 (subordinated to the spear).
Devotion: Norse faith or Ragnarok thought.

Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.

#45-02-03. Brionac (Brionac, fictional — a Celtic-myth spear)

Scent: The spear of the god Lugh in Celtic myth (altered name). Fires lightning. Once drawn, it is not sheathed until its thirst is sated.

Basic: yari

Techniques:

Technique	Type	Energy	Check	Effect	Limit
Lightning Discharge	[Kata]	5	Courage+Spearmanship >= Defense+2	6 Wounds; -3 extra to all enemies in 1 zone	1 session, 1 time

Blessing [aptitude]: usable N times per 1 session (curse accumulation 1 per N uses). Beyond the Energy cost, an accumulation limit applies.
Curse [aptitude]: after use, the defeat of 1 enemy is forced (if none, the PC enters exhaustion on the next round — 00-05 §2). The curse's intensity increases with accumulated use.
Devotion: Celtic faith. Acceptance of violence.

Approach: a hazardous scenario reward. Altered name (a variant of Celtic myth).

#45-02-04. Mikael's Lance (Mikael's Lance)

Scent: The spear the archangel Michael used when he banished Satan. A Catholic holy weapon.

Basic: yari

Techniques:

Technique	Type	Energy	Check	Effect	Limit
Angel's Strike	[Kata]	4	Courage+Spearmanship >= enemy's Wisdom+1	5 Wounds; on a Critical Hit, an instant-death check (00-05 §10: Critical Hit + Incorporeal/evil-spirit/demon only + 1 combat 1 time = 3 conditions)	1 session, 1 time

Blessing [aptitude]: with Catholic Faith + the Renown Title "Friend of Angels," Energy -1.
Curse [aptitude]: when used by a non-faithful PC, after exhaustion on the next round (00-05 §2), loss of 1 Wounds for 1 session.
Devotion: Catholic Faith and angel thought.

Approach: the 19-02-01 Catholic Exorcism license + a Renown Title. Public domain.

#45-02-05. Halberd of the Emperor (Halberd of the Emperor)

Scent: The ceremonial polearm of the Holy Roman Emperor. A ceremonial and political symbol. The standard of the imperial guard.

Basic: yari (variant — axe blade + spearhead)

Techniques:

Technique	Type	Energy	Check	Effect	Limit
Imperial Escort	[Kata]	3	Courage+Spearmanship >= Defense+1	4 Wounds; protects 1 royal/imperial NPC	1 combat, 1 time

Blessing [aptitude]: Intimidation +2 in a royal/imperial setting.
Curse [aptitude]: -1 in a commoner setting (overly formal).
Devotion: loyalty to the imperial/royal house.

Approach: appointment to the Holy Roman imperial guard. Public domain.

"The spear reaches farther than the sword. But a Divine Treasure spear reaches farther still — all the way to the seat of myth."