Grovelthrash (Dormant)
M · Artifact · Requires attunement
Attunement
Description
Grovelthrash is a sentient neutral evil weapon with an Intelligence of 18, a Wisdom of 15, and a Charisma of 19. It has hearing and Darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal, Common, and Infernal.
A covetous named Ciria lives within Grovelthrash. The weapon values material possessions and doling out pain. It compliments its wielder whenever they claim treasure and takes pleasure in harming others.
The warhammer grants the following benefits in its dormant state:
- You can speak, read, and write Abyssal and Infernal.
- You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit with an attack using this warhammer, you can deal an extra Bludgeoning damage to the target. If you do, you take Psychic damage. The warhammer deals double damage to objects and structures.
- While holding this weapon, you have advantage on Wisdom () checks made to discern a lie spoken in a language you understand.
The Arms of the Betrayers advance in power in the same manner as the Vestiges of Divergence. In its dormant state, each of these artifacts has one Artifact Properties; Minor Beneficial Properties property and one Artifact Properties; Minor Detrimental Properties property. When the artifact attains an awakened state, it gains an additional Artifact Properties; Minor Beneficial Properties property and an additional Artifact Properties; Minor Detrimental Properties property. When the item reaches its exalted state, it gains a Artifact Properties; Major Beneficial Properties property. See "Artifact Properties" in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master's Guide for more information.