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This is the second of the six custom-made magic items for my new adventure, Wintry Blast. While the Ring of the Fiery Covenant was inspired by combining two Magic cards together, this sword was the result of a single card. In that single, simulated pack of Ice Age that I used as the basis for this entire adventure, I pulled the card Rally. Rally is an interesting card in that it ONLY appears in Ice Age. So many other cards get reprinted in a later set (some dozens of times), but not this one.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I like to consider the whole card when I'm trying to convert it into a D&D element. While the mechanics and flavor text of Rally are purely defensive in nature, the word rally inspires something offensive. I didn't find a use for this card in my adventure until I got to the point of needing loot for the dragon's hoard (in case the cover of Wintry Blast doesn't give it away, there's a dragon involved). I was acutely aware that I had yet to plant any magical weapons in my adventure. What better time to take care of a few birds with a single stone? The inspiration for this sword's mechanics came partly from bardic inspiration and partly from the battle master's maneuvers. I've played both a bard and a battle master and I know how rewarding it is to assist your party with a little extra nudge. I also know that the thrill of a critical hit or landing a devastating spell can inspire (or rally) the players at the table. Just when people may be souring on an encounter going poorly, the dice fall their way and shift the momentum. That's what this sword represents. The art for this sword was created by the amazing Dean Spencer. Check out his work at DriveThru RPG or on his Patreon page. You can also find him on Twitter @DeanSpencerArt.
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