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{{WeaponPage
{{WeaponPage|<!-- See here for tips on how to use this template: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Template:WeaponPage -->
| image = Longsword +1 Icon.png
| image = Longsword PlusOne Icon.png
| controller icon = Longsword +1 Unfaded.png
| description =  
| icon = Longsword +1 Unfaded Icon.png
| quote = The drow inscription on this blade appears to have been recently carved. It translates to: 'Though I have to leave you, I will dance forever in Eilistraee's Light.'
| description = {{rare|Phalar Aluve}} is a rare +1 [[Longswords|Longsword]] that can be made to [[Phalar Aluve: Shriek|Shriek]] or [[Phalar Aluve: Sing|Sing]], granting nearby allies or enemies a bonus to [[Attack Rolls]] or damage or damage rolls, depending on the choice.
| category = martial <!-- martial or simple -->
| quote = The Drow inscription on this blade appears to have been recently carved. It translates to;{{Q|'Though I have to leave you, I will dance forever in Eilistraee's Light.'}}
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| category = martial
| handedness = versatile <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| melee or ranged = melee
| type = Longswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| handedness = versatile
| type = Longswords
| rarity = rare
| rarity = rare
| enchantment = +1 <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| enchantment = +1
| damage = 1d8 +1 <!-- Must follow the strict format XdY + Z, with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage = 1d8 + 1
| damage type = Slashing <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| damage type = Slashing
| versatile damage = 1d10 +1 <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| versatile damage = 1d10 +1
| extra damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| range m = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in meters. -->
| range ft = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in feet. -->|<!-- Following are yes/no properties, which MUST BE EMPTY if you mean "no"!  Never actually type "no"! -->
| ammunition =
| finesse = yes
| finesse = yes
| heavy =
| light =
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 1.35
| weight kg = 1.35
| weight lb = 2.7
| weight lb = 2.7
| price = 250
| price = 250
| special = * [[Performance]] +1
| uid = S_UND_SwordInStone_SwordReward
* '''Phalar Aluve: Melody:''' The sword hums in anticipation, ready to burst into maddening shrieks or bolstering song. You can use one of the following class actions once per [[Short Rest]]
| uuid = 6d0d3206-50b5-48ed-af92-a146ed6b98f2
** '''Phalar Aluve: Shriek:''' The sword Shrieks. All enemies within 6m of range have a 1d4 penalty to Charisma, Wisdom and Intelligence Saving Throws. Affected creatures receive an extra {{DamageText | 1d4 | Thunder}} damage. The sword will stop Shrieking if unequipped.
| special = * {{Skill|Performance}} +1
*** {{InfoBlob|{{action}}}}
{{SpellAction|Phalar Aluve: Melody}}
*** {{Range | self}}
*** {{AOE | m=6 | ft=20 | Radius}}
*** {{Duration | 5}}
*** Recharge: [[Short Rest]]
** '''Phalar Aluve: Sing:''' The sword sings a melody. All allies within 6m of range have a 1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Charisma, Wisdom and Intelligence Saving Throws. The sword will stop singing if unequipped.
*** {{InfoBlob|{{action}}}}
*** {{Range | self}}
*** {{AOE | m=6 | ft=20 | Radius}}
*** {{Duration | 5}}
*** Recharge: [[Short Rest]]
| weapon actions = Lacerate, Rush Attack, Pommel Strike
| weapon actions = Lacerate, Rush Attack, Pommel Strike
| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the weapon, if it's a special one. -->
| where to find = Embedded inside a rock in the [[Underdark]] at {{Coords|116|-192}}
This weapon can be found stabbed into a rock in the [[Underdark]] (X:116, Y:-192) and can be freed by passing either a:
| notes =
* DC 15 [[Ability Check|Strength]] check to yank it from the stone.
* The sword can be freed by passing either a:
* DC 15 [[Ability Check|Religion]] check to learn how to release the magic holding it in place.
** DC 15 [[Ability Check|Strength]] check to yank it from the stone.
Alternately, a Cleric of Eilistraee can release the sword without needing an ability check.
** DC 15 [[Ability Check|Religion]] check to learn how to release the magic holding it in place.
** Paladins can pass a DC 10 [[Ability Check|Religion]] check (with advantage) to consider what the appropriate ritual for releasing the sword is. If successful, a Paladin can perform the ritual or use their oath to prove their worth (DC 10 [[Ability Check|Charisma]] check).
** Clerics of [[Eilistraee]] can release the sword without needing an ability check.
** Spilling blood on the sword outside dialogue also releases it. It is possible to make one party member hit another, or perform [[Blood Sacrifice]] if having the [[Ritual Dagger]], to cover the sword in a [[Blood Surface]]. This will make it light up, so it can be pulled out without any ability check.
* Longswords do not regularly have the Finesse property; Phalar Aluve is special in this regard. The only other example is {{SmRarityItem|Larethian's Wrath}}.
* Phalar Aluve is Drow language. Phalar means 'battle-marker' or 'grave', and Aluve means 'I/we leave you'.
| bugs = * The {{DamageText | 1d4 | Thunder}} damage does not trigger effects requiring {{DamageText| |Thunder}} damage on items such as [[Hat of Storm Scion's Power]] or [[Gloves of Belligerent Skies]] regardless of whether the character triggering the damage has the items or is the character activating [[Phalar Aluve: Shriek]]; [[Reverberation (Condition)|Reverberation]] will not apply.  This is because the thunder damage dealt to the enemy is from a passive effect placed ''on'' the enemy, rather than originating from the attacker which is necessary to trigger such items.
** This effect is changed in ''Honour'' difficulty, and functions as expected.
}}
}}


<h2> Notes </h2>
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* The {{DamageText | 1d4 | Thunder}} damage doesn't seem to trigger effects requiring {{DamageText| |Thunder}} damage on items like [[Hat of Storm Scion's Power]] or [[Gloves of Belligerent Skies]] - regardless of whether the character triggering the damage has the items or the character activating [[Phalar Aluve]] - the [[Reverberation (Condition)|Reverberation]] stacks don't apply. The [[Ring of Spiteful Thunder]], however, '''is''' triggered if the target had stacks of [[Reverberation (Condition)|Reverberation]] applied - at least when worn by the character triggering the damage. ''(as of 4.1.1.3648072)''
Phalar Aluve Gallery A.webp|Phalar Aluve lodged in its stone
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[[Category:Sources of Slashing damage]]
[[Category:Sources of Thunder damage]]

Latest revision as of 06:09, 13 February 2025

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Phalar Aluve is a rare +1 Longsword that can be made to Shriek or Sing, granting nearby allies or enemies a bonus to Attack Rolls or damage or damage rolls, depending on the choice.

Description Icon.png
The Drow inscription on this blade appears to have been recently carved. It translates to;
“
'Though I have to leave you, I will dance forever in Eilistraee's Light.'
 „

Properties

One-handed damage
D8 Physical.png 1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesSlashing
Two-handed damage
D10 Physical.png 1d10 + 1 (2~11) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesSlashing
Details
Longswords Longswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
 Versatile
Finesse Finesse
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 1.35 kg / 2.7 lb
Price: 250 gp
UID S_UND_SwordInStone_SwordReward
UUID 6d0d3206-50b5-48ed-af92-a146ed6b98f2

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Phalar Aluve: Melody Phalar Aluve: Melody ()
The sword hums in anticipation, ready to Sing Sing or Shriek Shriek. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Lacerate Lacerate ()

Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleed Bleed.

Rush Attack Rush Attack ()

Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them Off Balance Off Balance.

Pommel Strike Pommel Strike ()

Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly Daze Daze them.

Where to find

  • Embedded inside a rock in the Underdark at X: 116 Y: -192

Notes

  • The sword can be freed by passing either a:
    • DC 15 Strength check to yank it from the stone.
    • DC 15 Religion check to learn how to release the magic holding it in place.
    • Paladins can pass a DC 10 Religion check (with advantage) to consider what the appropriate ritual for releasing the sword is. If successful, a Paladin can perform the ritual or use their oath to prove their worth (DC 10 Charisma check).
    • Clerics of Eilistraee can release the sword without needing an ability check.
    • Spilling blood on the sword outside dialogue also releases it. It is possible to make one party member hit another, or perform Blood Sacrifice if having the Ritual Dagger, to cover the sword in a Blood Surface. This will make it light up, so it can be pulled out without any ability check.
  • Longswords do not regularly have the Finesse property; Phalar Aluve is special in this regard. The only other example is Larethian's Wrath.
  • Phalar Aluve is Drow language. Phalar means 'battle-marker' or 'grave', and Aluve means 'I/we leave you'.

Bugs

  • The 1d4 Damage TypesThunder damage does not trigger effects requiring Damage TypesThunder damage on items such as Hat of Storm Scion's Power or Gloves of Belligerent Skies regardless of whether the character triggering the damage has the items or is the character activating Phalar Aluve: Shriek; Reverberation will not apply. This is because the thunder damage dealt to the enemy is from a passive effect placed on the enemy, rather than originating from the attacker which is necessary to trigger such items.
    • This effect is changed in Honour difficulty, and functions as expected.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Phalar Aluve lodged in its stone

    Phalar Aluve lodged in its stone

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