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Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker
Artifacts
Name	Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker
Origin	Emperor Allestrain I
Type	Weapon

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Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker, is one of the many weapons of Emperor Allestrain I of Regalia, a legendary large longsword. Sangria was one of Emperor Allest's most remarkable weapons, on account of its size and design, and in many ways became tied to his reputation as an undefeated champion both on the battlefield and in the arena. Sangria is considered one of Unionism's weapons, as it led the charge against the Pagan armies of the Skaggers while Allest made war with them. It was the Skaggers eventually who defeated and killed Emperor Allest, after which the weapon was used as a trophy among them. Eventually, the weapon disappeared from the historical narration, until it reappeared in Regalia, either by divine hands or because the weapon was rumored always to seek the worthy to wield it for the faith.

Description

Sangria is classified as a Weapon Artifact, meaning it cannot be wielded at the same time with other Weapon Artifacts by the same owner. Sangria is a longsword in design, though because Allest was large and the weapon was made to fit his proportions, it is sometimes thought of as a greatsword in the hands of an average or short person. The weapon has a strongly reflective opalescent sheen, Unionist iconography, and sacred prayer linens wrapped around the handle that would traditionally be used to embalm the dead before cremation.

Artifact Mechanics

Artifact Mechanics are split between Permanent Mechanics, Sparked Mechanics and Sparked Combat Mechanics. Permanent Mechanics are always available to the wielder of the Artifact. Sparked Mechanics and Sparked Combat Mechanics are only available if the Artifact has an Artifactspark. Sparked Combat Mechanics are noted separately, because this makes them easier to find, but they are no different from Sparked Mechanics in general. For more information on Artifactsparks, read the Resources Page. For Rules on Artifact ownership, see the Artifacts Page.

Permanent Mechanics

Sangria allows its wielder to use a Deity-Form Transformation, which transforms their body into that of a divine God-like superhuman warrior in appearance, larger, stronger, and faster, clad in classical gladiatorial armor as a champion of the Gods. This change counts as a Transformation but does not count as a Disguise (which is pointless anyway due to Artifact ownership rules). Also while using this Transformation during Divinium summoning, Unionist Gods will treat the wielder as one of them which unlocks additional dialogue options.

Sparked Mechanics

Sangria's wielder can choose 3 Free Packs from the following Categories: Paladin Point Buy, Melee Point Buy, or Training Point Buy.
Sangria allows its wielder to summon Firebrand, a God-like avatar of the Unionist god Brand onto the battlefield during Calendar-planned Combat Scenarios, like Temple Raids, Aelrrigan Vault Raids, or Clandestine Base Raids. Firebrand will be portrayed by a Staff member and fights with the power of two Characters with their own set of Abilities. Firebrand will fight until reduced to 0 HP, or until Sangria's wielder reaches 0 HP. Firebrand also does not take a participant slot.
Sangria grants the wielder access to Allest's Sanctuary, a pocket dimension (instance Region) castle in the City of Regalia (Contact Staff to move it). They can also let others in (willingly), no one else can break in without permission. While within the Sanctuary, they can suspend (not remove, just pause) the effects of any player-applied Curses, including Custom Kit Prized Curses. Curse effects immediately re-activate as soon as the individual exits the Sanctuary.
Sangria as a weapon was used to make war, and hunt down non-believers who refused the authority of the Regalian Empire. Sangria grants the wielder +2 Attack Stat (breaking Cap up to 11) while using Attack Emotes on those of the following Religions: Fornoss, Minor Faiths, Evolism. Additionally, even when not attacking Characters of these faiths, the wielder's Attack Dice Roll Minimum is set to 3.

Collectible Artifact

Artifacts are very cool, and make a Character super powerful. That being said, due to circumstances of Roleplay, a Character may end up holding onto an Artifact for months on end. This is generally not a problem, but we believe that Artifacts because of their uniqueness, should never be held onto in perpetuity by one Player. After a few months, it is time for the next player to be able to enjoy the artifact, and for this reason, Collectibles exist. After 120 days of non-consecutive Artifact ownership, an Artifact is automatically confiscated, and the Player who lost it is given a Collectible. Collectibles are thematically and aesthetically similar to the Artifact, meaning the loss of an Artifact does not visually detract from a Character's established design. However, they cannot hold Artifactsparks and only inherit the Permanent Mechanics from the Artifact they were generated from (including the rules limiting their use). On the other hand, Collectibles can never be stolen from their owner, a Collectible is owned forever, and there is no upper limit to the amount of Collectibles a Character can have, or wield/use at the same time. Collectibles cannot be traded in, though some Events may ask for their sacrifice, destroying the Collectible. To summarize this Artifact's Collectible properties:

When this Artifact is exchanged for a Collectible, the Artifact seeks new piety for its cause, leaving behind a Sanctus Blade.
The Sanctus Blade Collectible inherits the Permanent Mechanic of the Artifact.
While there are several Sanctus Blades, each looks unique, though should be inspired by the Artifact.

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 {{Info Artifacts
-|image           = SangriaSplash.png
+|image           = L25,R1,C1,Sangria,visible,Normal,255.png
 |name            = Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker
 |origin          = Emperor [[Allestrain I]]
-|tier  = Legendary Tier III
+|type            = Weapon
 |}}
-Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker is the legendary claymore of the God Emperor Allest of [[Unionist]] Faith, renowned for its glory and use at the hands of a legendary combatant. Initially forged by his direction, Sangria saw nearly only victory in the hands of Allest, until his demise. The blade was taken from Allest's corpse, and paraded as a trophy, until it was stolen for its value. The blade passed many hands before it reached the Regalian Archipelago again, brought to Vultaro by a staunch Unionist. From there, the blade was taken on a Pilgrimage to the Holy City. Sangria is a legendary artifact amongst Unionists, especially those who dedicate themselves to Allest, believing that the blade enacts his will in the modern day.
+Sangria, Blessed Blade of the Glory-Seeker, is one of the many weapons of Emperor Allestrain I of Regalia, a legendary large longsword. Sangria was one of  Emperor Allest's most remarkable weapons, on account of its size and design, and in many ways became tied to his reputation as an undefeated champion both on the battlefield and in the arena. Sangria is considered one of Unionism's weapons, as it led the charge against the Pagan armies of the Skaggers while Allest made war with them. It was the Skaggers eventually who defeated and killed Emperor Allest, after which the weapon was used as a trophy among them. Eventually, the weapon disappeared from the historical narration, until it reappeared in Regalia, either by divine hands or because the weapon was rumored always to seek the worthy to wield it for the faith.
-==Origins==
+==Description==
-Sangria's origins are somewhat well-recorded, as its first appearance in history was in the hands of the God Emperor Allest, who was said to have it forged to unique and (at the time) strange specifications. During Allest's life, it was nearly synonymous with him, and predominantly found use in the subjugation of [[Nordskag]] by the God Emperor. After the God Emperor's death, the sword passed along many armies and collectors, some who wished to quickly discard of it as they found, in their hands, it did not live up to the legends of Allest's might.
+Sangria is classified as a Weapon Artifact, meaning it cannot be wielded at the same time with other Weapon Artifacts by the same owner. Sangria is a longsword in design, though because Allest was large and the weapon was made to fit his proportions, it is sometimes thought of as a greatsword in the hands of an average or short person. The weapon has a strongly reflective opalescent sheen, Unionist iconography, and sacred prayer linens wrapped around the handle that would traditionally be used to embalm the dead before cremation.
-==Appearance==
+==Artifact Mechanics==
-Sangria is a large claymore (though it changes shape to suit the user’s preference as a melee weapon, its default is a claymore). The claymore’s blade has been hammered to rippling, many-folded perfection and tempered so masterfully that its near-opalescent surface shines a distinctly violet color in some angles of light, and a menacing red in others. It was said that those Allest brandished it against would see red upon it if he intended to slay them, and see violet if he were to show them mercy, though this is entirely hearsay as the steel’s color is a purely mundane facet of its metalwork. The cross guard has been wrapped many times over with sacred linens typically reserved for wrapping Unionist dead before their cremation, still smelling faintly of funerary perfumes. Dead within its center is a golden eye, set with a silver pupil, connecting to the red leather-bound handle. From the pommel hangs a rosary composed of many beads carved from knuckle bones: each knuckle bone taken from a person the blade has cut down, severed from their hand with it, and having their name and a prayer for their soul etched into the polished bone.
+Artifact Mechanics are split between Permanent Mechanics, Sparked Mechanics and Sparked Combat Mechanics. Permanent Mechanics are always available to the wielder of the Artifact. Sparked Mechanics and Sparked Combat Mechanics are only available if the Artifact has an Artifactspark. Sparked Combat Mechanics are noted separately, because this makes them easier to find, but they are no different from Sparked Mechanics in general. For more information on Artifactsparks, read the [[Resources#Artifacts|Resources]] Page. For Rules on Artifact ownership, see the [[Artifacts]] Page.
+===Permanent Mechanics===
+* Sangria allows its wielder to use a Deity-Form Transformation, which transforms their body into that of a divine God-like superhuman warrior in appearance, larger, stronger, and faster, clad in classical gladiatorial armor as a champion of the Gods. This change counts as a Transformation but does not count as a Disguise (which is pointless anyway due to Artifact ownership rules). Also while using this Transformation during Divinium summoning, Unionist Gods will treat the wielder as one of them which unlocks additional dialogue options.
+===Sparked Mechanics===
+* Sangria's wielder can choose 3 Free Packs from the following Categories: Paladin Point Buy, Melee Point Buy, or Training Point Buy.
+* Sangria allows its wielder to summon Firebrand, a God-like avatar of the Unionist god Brand onto the battlefield during Calendar-planned Combat Scenarios, like Temple Raids, Aelrrigan Vault Raids, or Clandestine Base Raids. Firebrand will be portrayed by a Staff member and fights with the power of two Characters with their own set of Abilities. Firebrand will fight until reduced to 0 HP, or until Sangria's wielder reaches 0 HP. Firebrand also does not take a participant slot.
+* Sangria grants the wielder access to Allest's Sanctuary, a pocket dimension (instance Region) castle in the City of Regalia (Contact Staff to move it). They can also let others in (willingly), no one else can break in without permission. While within the Sanctuary, they can suspend (not remove, just pause) the effects of any player-applied Curses, including Custom Kit Prized Curses. Curse effects immediately re-activate as soon as the individual exits the Sanctuary.
+* Sangria as a weapon was used to make war, and hunt down non-believers who refused the authority of the Regalian Empire. Sangria grants the wielder +2 Attack Stat (breaking Cap up to 11) while using Attack Emotes on those of the following Religions: Fornoss, Minor Faiths, Evolism. Additionally, even when not attacking Characters of these faiths, the wielder's Attack Dice Roll Minimum is set to 3.
-==Artifact Abilities and Specials==
+==Collectible Artifact==
-===Abilities===
+Artifacts are very cool, and make a Character super powerful. That being said, due to circumstances of Roleplay, a Character may end up holding onto an Artifact for months on end. This is generally not a problem, but we believe that Artifacts because of their uniqueness, should never be held onto in perpetuity by one Player. After a few months, it is time for the next player to be able to enjoy the artifact, and for this reason, Collectibles exist. After 120 days of non-consecutive Artifact ownership, an Artifact is automatically confiscated, and the Player who lost it is given a Collectible. Collectibles are thematically and aesthetically similar to the Artifact, meaning the loss of an Artifact does not visually detract from a Character's established design. However, they cannot hold Artifactsparks and only inherit the Permanent Mechanics from the Artifact they were generated from (including the rules limiting their use). On the other hand, Collectibles can never be stolen from their owner, a Collectible is owned forever, and there is no upper limit to the amount of Collectibles a Character can have, or wield/use at the same time. Collectibles cannot be traded in, though some Events may ask for their sacrifice, destroying the Collectible. To summarize this Artifact's Collectible properties:
-Sangria is a Tier III Legendary Artifact, meaning it is one of the greatest Artifacts in the world.
+* When this Artifact is exchanged for a Collectible, the Artifact seeks new piety for its cause, leaving behind a Sanctus Blade.
-{| class="wikitable"
+* The Sanctus Blade Collectible inherits the Permanent Mechanic of the Artifact.
-|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
+* While there are several Sanctus Blades, each looks unique, though should be inspired by the Artifact.
-! Ability Name
-! Ability Type
-! Ability Range
-! Ability Description
-! Modifiers
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2dca0;" | Greater Void Immunity
-| Constant Passive
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Greater Void Immunity | The user is immune to any (non Racial) Ability or Special from a Void Mage, Void Silven, Vampire, Crimson Witch, Void God, Void Arken, or Void Artifacts. This Immunity generally only applies to Abilities & Specials targeting the user.
-}}
-| N/A
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2dca0;" | Blessed Armament
-| Instant Power
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Varied | Varied Range means that the Range is dependent on the way this Ability is used as per defined rules in the description.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Blessed Armament | When wielding Sangria, the user has 4 Blessed Armamament Charges represented as golden levitating weapons around them. Each Blessed Armament can be consumed to perform 1 Ranged Weapon Pack, without the wielder having a ranged weapon, with the levitating weapon becoming the shot. This can be any combination of using 1 Ranged Weapon Pack multiple times, or different ones once, etc. Blessed Armament stacks reset during the Server Restart. Range and effects apply as from descriptions on the Ranged Weapon Point Buy page.
-}}
-| N/A
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2dca0;" | Blessed Defense
-| Constant Passive
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Blessed Defense| This Ability requires that the wielder of Sangria still has at least 1 Charge of Blessed Armament remaining. So long as one or more Charges remain, the user is immune to any Ranged Weapon Point Buy and Firearms Point Buy Mundane Techniques. These Mundane Techniques can still be used on them, but are instantly deflected by the levitating weapon(s). If the user has no Charges left, this Ability does nothing and they can be hit as normal.
-}}
-| N/A
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f2dca0;" | Hallowed Ground
-| Healing Power
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Hallowed Ground| This Ability allows the user to stab the weapon into the ground and kneel. While kneeling, a magical solid Barrier projects around them that only has enough space for them and their weapon. This Barrier protects them from any harm, but not from Abilities that can break barriers (Mundane Techniques that break Barriers do not work against this Ability.) While in this stance, the user is healed fully, regardless of even dismemberment, but is immobile for 3 minutes. If the barrier is somehow broken, the healing effect is Cancelled, and any healing done is reverted, while this Ability is put on a 1 hour cooldown. If the healing completes, it is also put on a 1 hour cooldown. Even though the wielder of Sangria is immune to Void-based Abilities, the barrier is not. If a Void Ability dictates a barrier breaking or being pass-through, it applies to the barrier, even if the wielder is immune. This barrier of this Ability can only be broken once per fight, meaning it can only be countered once per combat scene.
-}}
-| N/A
-|-
-|}
-===Specials===
-* '''Artifact Twice-given:''' This Artifact is a Twice-given Artifact, meaning a second user must be registered as co-owner. This co-owner will wield the Artifact when they are online and the main wielder is offline. The Artifact can be stolen from the second owner. It is not possible to change co-owner after choosing.
-* '''Artifact Shapeshifting:''' The Artifact has a natural form described in the Appearance description, but can take the shape of any Weapon the user prefers, except for Ranged or Firearms Weapons. This mechanic cannot be done mid-combat to gain an advantage through the changing shape of the Weapon.
-* '''Artifact Mindwall:''' The Artifact protects the wielder's mind from foreign influences. While carrying or wielding the Artifact, the user is immune to Control Powers or any other Ability or Mechanic that affects the mind of the user, changed it, or subjects them to any form of foreign control or puppeteering.
-* '''Artifact Durability:''' Artifacts are immune to Physical or Magical damage, meaning the item can never be destroyed, degraded, aged, de-aged, corroded, corrupted, or damaged and blunted. Greater entities such as deities however can damage Artifacts. Additionally, the user is also immune to any Abilities or Mechanics that would disarm them.
-* '''Artifact Housebound:''' Artifacts have special rules applied to them when a Noble Family has possession of the Artifact. Their Noble Estate becomes a valid Raid-target pursuant the same rules applying to the Fae Sepulchre, and a Raid can be initiated against their estate with the intention of stealing the Artifact. Servants owning Artifacts counts as family ownership.
-* '''Sangria's Reputation:''' Sangria is one of the most holy Weapons among Unionists. Anyone who is the wielder of Sangria unlocks more favorable responses and potential responses that would not normally be available from Dogmatic Unionist people (not Evintarian, Vultragon, or Emended) across the Regalian Empire.
-* '''Sangria's Trueheart:''' Sangria empowers the wielder, but only true Unionists. While the Weapon and its normal Abilities can still be used by non-believers, only those who worship the Everwatcher, any Unionist schisms, will receive +2 Strength that can break the 7 Proficiency Point Limit, but does not grant additional Point Buy.
-* '''Sangria's Whispers:''' Sangria carries a partial will of its own. While it is not quite conscious in its own right, if the wielder has a natural disposition towards guilt, conscience, empathy, the Weapon will start speaking to them in their mind and encouraging them to feel these more strongly.
-* '''Sangria Shape:''' Sangria can impart visual changes to the user, either while using its abilities, while just wielding it, or passively. Such aesthetics are including but not limited to: Golden lines on the body, golden glowing eyes, a golden halo behind the head, golden glowing hands, white illuminating aura, echoing voice. For more, inquire with Lore Staff.
-==Lingering Blessing of Sangria==
-Tier III Artifacts have lingering effects on their hosts, if the hosts have been identified by Lore Staff as "Honorable Users", a definition somewhere between properly using the Artifact beyond self-gain and for community betterment, and also not powergaming with it. A Lingering Curse or Blessing will remain with the host until they retake the Artifact, after which all effects are immediately removed. The following effects are given to the host:
-===Specials===
-* '''Artifact Hunger:''' This Artifact has thoroughly manifested in the person's mind that they have a permanent tracking Ability on the current owner of the Artifact. Wherever this new owner is, this person can track them down know where they are even if they use a disguise or shapeshift. This effect is cancelled if the new owner of the Artifact is also an Honorable User, in which case they cannot track the Artifact owner.
-* '''Artifact Heritage:''' This user has a lingering power that once belonged to the Artifact, but that they can now use independently of the Artifact. When they re-take the Artifact, this does not stack as all lingering Blessing effects are removed when they retake the Artifact. The specific Ability of Sangria that is given by the Lingering Curse is Hallowed Ground.
-* '''Artifact Memory:''' This user no longer owns the Artifact, but are still recognized as an Honorable user of the Artifact and worthy of its legacy. For this Artifact, it means the now ex-owner still has lingering favor from Dogmatic Unionists across the Regalian Empire in Progressions and the wider world.
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