#Western Spear/Polearm Divine Artifacts, 5 Kinds
#§ 5 Divine Artifacts
#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/majin, on a Critical Hit, an instant-death check (00-05 §10: on Critical Hit + Divine Artifact grade + Incorporeal/yoma/majin 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 (hit automatic, Critical-Hit check only) | 4 Wounds; ignores Defense and Evasion entirely (automatic hit); on a Critical Hit, an instant-death check (00-05 §10: Critical Hit + Divine Artifact 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.
- Note: since the hit is automatic, the roll (Courage+Spearmanship) functions only as the check that triggers a Critical Hit (double + success).
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; -1 Wound extra to all enemies in 1 zone (-2 on a Critical Hit). The area portion is 1 session, 1 time | 3 times per 1 session (when 3 uses are reached, sealed until the scenario ends; curse accumulation 1 per use) |
- Blessing [aptitude]: no cost up to 1 stage of curse accumulation (from accumulation beyond that, the curse manifests). The use limit and accumulation are governed by the Limit column.
- 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 (up to 3 times).
- 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 Wound 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 Artifact spear reaches farther still — all the way to the seat of myth."