Bishop's Cleaver - Magic Item (Premium Supplement) (Patreon)

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♔ 🪓♟️Crafted within the sprawling cog-driven realms, the Bishop's Cleavers have always held an aura of mystery. These axes, symbolic of the intricate strategies of the vast battlefield games that have captured the intrigue of realms beyond, resonate with the essence of strategy and precision.

The bishop constructs, known for their agility and sharp tactics on these vast battlefields, have often been armed with these treasured handaxes. Rumors persist of these figures, who move with purpose and intent, echoing the very essence of the chess-like games that have become a pinnacle of challenge and strategy in the cog-driven realms.

As tales of the Cleavers spread throughout the realms, they became symbols of prestige and power. It wasn't just the tales of single champions that mesmerized listeners but the idea of wielding an axe imbued with the prowess of the legendary bishop constructs. Over time, these Cleavers became treasured tools for many warriors and strategists, each hoping to capture a fragment of the game's strategic essence.

The influence of the Bishop's Cleavers continued to grow as more and more warriors sought them, becoming an emblem of strategy and power, cherished by those in the know. The axes, while resonating with the grandeur of the ancient game, also whisper tales of the vast, intricate battlegrounds and the relentless strategy of the bishop constructs. ♔ 🪓♟️

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Bishop's Cleaver

Weapon (handaxe), rare (requires attunement)

Infused with the methodical precision of cog-driven realms, this axe, bearing a blade that mirrors the elegant curves of a bishop, invokes ancient magics.

The axe has 5 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. While you are attuned to the axe, you gain access to the following abilities:

Bishop's Gambit. When you throw the axe and the target is at least 10 feet away from you, you can state the command word and expend 1 charge as part of the attack. The axe then deals an additional 1d6 force damage to the target upon a hit.

Castling Maneuver. If you have executed the Bishop's Gambit, you have the option to spend an additional charge. As a bonus action, you can choose to rapidly move to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the axe's landing point. This swift relocation doesn't provoke opportunity attacks and doesn't count against your movement for the turn.