Ye Olde Shoppe of Magicks – Relic of Radiant Ascension

Wondrous Item (holy symbol, medallion), legendary (requires attunement by a Paladin)
(This relic grows in power as the Paladin gains levels.)

Appearance:
A luminous six-pointed medallion forged of silver and blessed crystal, suspended from a chain of polished steel.
Its blue and white facets shimmer like living starlight, forming a pattern reminiscent of the Star of David—a symbol of divine unity and balance. Within its core, faint celestial script glows whenever its bearer channels holy power. When wielded in battle, threads of silver light ripple outward like radiant veins through armor and weapon alike.

Base Properties (Level 1–4) — “The Pilgrim’s Light”

• Functions as a holy symbol.
• Grants a +1 bonus to attack rolls made with divine smite or spell attacks using the medallion.
• Once per long rest, you can cast Bless without expending a spell slot.
• Whenever you use Lay on Hands, the target regains an additional +1 hit point per Paladin level (up to the normal pool limit).

Flavor: The medallion hums softly when healing is bestowed, like distant angelic harmonics.

Empowered Faith (Level 5–9) — “The Crusader’s Sigil”

• Bonus increases to +2.
• When you use Divine Smite, add +1d8 radiant damage.
• Once per long rest, as a bonus action, you may radiate Inspiring Brilliance: You and allies within 10 feet gain temporary hit points equal to your Charisma modifier + half your Paladin level (rounded up).
  The aura lasts 1 minute or until you are incapacitated.
• Your Radiant Ward (Channel Divinity feature) also grants +1 to saving throws against undead or fiends’ abilities.

Sanctified Ascension (Level 10–15) — “The Saint’s Beacon”

• Bonus increases to +3.
• Once per long rest, you may unleash Beacon of Renewal as an action:
  A burst of blue-white light restores 2d8 + your Charisma modifier HP to up to three creatures of your choice within 20 feet.
  Undead and fiends in the area take the same amount as radiant damage (no save).
• When you finish a long rest, you may regain one additional expended spell slot of 1st or 2nd level.
• Allies within 10 ft gain +1 to damage rolls while you remain conscious.

Avatar of Light (Level 16–20) — “The Ascendant Star”

• Bonus increases to +4.
• While attuned, you are permanently under the effects of Protection from Evil and Good.
• Once per long rest, you can invoke Radiant Apotheosis:
  For 1 minute, your body shines with celestial flame.
  You gain flight (30 ft), immunity to radiant damage, and resistance to necrotic damage.
• Allies within 30 feet deal an extra +1d8 radiant damage on weapon attacks and regain 5 HP whenever they score a critical hit.

Your healing abilities emit a chorus of divine resonance audible across the battlefield.

Flavor: At the height of Radiant Apotheosis, the medallion’s facets unfold like wings of light, forming a blazing six-pointed star that casts no shadow.

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