Sun-scepter

“…and for each lie the subject shall receive a blow with the scepter. Should the subject deny the lie, repeat the blow until the subject confesses. The accused may be reminded, with a whip, to answer truthfully, before receiving another blow with the sun-scepter.”
-Valerian Helswin, addressing the Sun Legion

The golden sun-scepter is the unmistakable symbol of Blessed Ones of Praios. They have red velvet grips and are decorated with symbols pleasing unto Praios, such as the wheel of the sun or images of griffons. This sanctified item fills its bearer with the pride of the King of Gods. Ownership is granted only to Blessed Ones of Praios.

Though the scepter is intended to be a ceremonial item, it also serves as a weapon. A heavy blow with its prongs can inflict serious wounds, though the sun-scepter is ill-suited for combat in general.

“Magical beings, including mages, are particularly susceptible to a sanctified sun-scepter.”

— Mirhiban al’Orhima, Tulamydian fire mage

“That is probably directed at the Daughters of Satuaria. The Church of Praios was never squeamish in that regard.”

— Rowena of the Transweal, Bornish cat witch

Technique	Damage	P+T	AT/PA	Reach	Weight	Length	Cost	Complexity
Impact Weapons	d6+3	STR 14	0/–1	medium	1.25 stn 2.5 lbs	70 hf/cm 28 inches	250 S	complex (2 AP)

Note: Sanctified (Praios); only Blessed Ones of Praios may purchase weapons sanctified by Praios.

Weapon Advantage: Receive a +1 bonus to PA during the day. Sun-scepters inflict +1 DP against beings that have AE.

Weapon Disadvantage: Receive a -1 penalty to AT during the night. Subtract 1 from DP when attacking targets with armor of PRO 4 or greater.