Magic Item: Duur’kala Shaarat, a singing magical sword from the old dhakaani empire. (link to the song in the post)
My players found an ancient Dhaakani scimitar in the ruins of Ja'Sharaat (old Sharn), and when the bard touched it, the blade started to sing an ancient song in goblin language.
Duur’kala Shaarat
It was a scimitar of a Duur'kala, a hobgoblin dirge singer from the ancient Dhakaan Empire. The item requires attunement and provides the following bonuses to an attuned bard:
- +1 to spell attack and DC
- You can use the scimitar as a spellcasting focus
- Regain 1 use of bardic inspiration, once used, can't be used again until next dawn
Right now, the item is dormant, and it has greater powers that the bard can only receive if they know goblin language and sing with the sword together.
I didn't figure out the greater power just yet, but I got so inspired on the topic that I wrote a Dhakaani battle song in goblin.... XD
AI Disclaimer: I'm not a musician, and I have always looked up to those who can sing or make music by touching an instrument. So, with a lack of such talent, I used Suno AI to convert my readable lyrics into something my players can actually listen to.
You can listen to the song and read the lyrics (Goblin - English) here: https://vilminus.notion.site/Dar-Sharaat-366aa43c0e6380b889fce35bce0f1356
Hope you like it.
For the power this item provides for those who understand goblin, I would read your ideas!