This magic item for Dungeons & Dragons is a sword enchanted with the power of a red dragon. The Flame of the Phoenix grows in power with its wielder, eventually unlocking the red Chromatic Armor.
Flame of the Phoenix
Weapon (longsword), rare [Tier 2]
(requires attunement)
Damage: 2d6+1 slashing
Weight: 6 lbs.
Properties: Heavy, Two-Handed
The red chromatic blade is larger than the other four blades and glows with an inner flame. It contains the soul of Chyronaxiar, an ancient red dragon.
You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
Flaming Blade. You can use a bonus action to make the blade erupt in flames. These flames shed bright light in a 40-foot radius and dim light for an additional 40 feet. Any creature struck by the flaming blade takes an additional 1d6+3 fire damage. That creature must also succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take an additional 1d6 fire damage at the start of its next turn. The flame blade remains for 1 minute or until you sheathe the sword. This feature can be used a number of times per day equal to your proficiency bonus.
Fire Resistance. While attuned to the Flame of the Phoenix and holding it, you have resistance to fire damage.
Very Rare [Tier 3] upgrade
When you achieve level 10 while attuned to the Flame of the Phoenix, you have a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it.
The Flame of the Phoenix has 8 charges and regains 1d4 + 4 expended charges each day at midnight.
Spellcasting. You can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC: burning hands (1 charge), fireball (3 charges), or wall of fire (4 charges).
Flame Aura. Once per long rest, you can use a bonus action to create an aura of flames around you for 1 minute. A creature that touches you or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of you takes 2d6 fire damage.
When you find the Ruby Amulet while attuned to the Flame of the Phoenix, you can also use the red Chromatic Armor.
Chromatic Armor. Once per long rest, you can use a bonus action to activate a matching set of power armor from the Ruby Amulet. The Flame of the Phoenix is temporarily attached to the armor, which remains active for 5 minutes before it deactivates and returns to the amulet.
Skyburn
Red Chromatic Armor
Armor (mecha), Tier 3
The red armor is made for melee attacks. While wearing this armor, you gain the following benefits:
· Immunity to fire damage.
· Once per round, you gain advantage on one melee attack roll.
· +2 bonus to AC
· +2 bonus to melee attacks (stacked on other bonuses)
· +10 ft. walking speed, or 60 ft. flying speed
The armor does not require proficiency and does not interfere with your stealth or spellcasting.
Legendary [Tier 4] upgrade
When you achieve level 17 while attuned to the Flame of the Phoenix, you have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it.
The Flame of the Phoenix has 12 charges and regains 1d6 + 6 expended charges each day at midnight.
Fire Breath. You use an action and expend 3 charges to exhale fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
When you find the Dragon Queen airship while attuned to the Flame of the Phoenix and your companions are attuned to the four other Chromatic Blades, together you can form the Chromatic Titan.
Chromatic Titan. Once per day, you can use an action to merge your red chromatic armor with the other four armor and the Dragon Queen airship to form the Chromatic Titan.
The Chromatic Titan’s stats and rules for Mecha vs Kaiju combat will be included in an upcoming project.
Background
The five Chromatic Blades were created by Livi Tombledink after her home was devastated by Tiamat. The gnome mechanist forged the powerful weapons with the help of several magic users including drow matron Maricosa Fiett and the ancient gold dragon Augeris the Broken.
Tombledink enlisted a party of adventurers to help her trap five ancient chromatic dragons within the magic swords. Fueled by the captive dragons within, the Chromatic Blades became legendary tools in the fight against the evil forces of Tiamat.
The red Chromatic Blade was awarded to Lord Khorgerom, the minotaur barbarian who freed his people from the demon lord Baphomet. He dubbed the sword “Flame of the Phoenix” and wielded it his entire reign. It is now hidden deep in the labyrinthine Tomb of the Minotaur King.
More D&D Homebrew
Would you like to see more homebrew D&D magic items, monsters, and spells? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and send us your suggestions!
Subscribe to get free homebrew content for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs delivered to your inbox.