The blade of the High Priestess was the sacrificial dagger of High Priestess Hekta Szind of Sschindylryn in the late 15th century DR.[1][note 1]
Description[]
The blade had a curved point and many barbs angled backwards, ensuring that it would tear apart the victim when pulled from a wound.[1]
Powers[]
The dagger bore a number of enchantments that improved its ability to inflict gruesome wounds, as well as being able to drain the willpower from and paralyze the victim when struck. It also helped channel magical power for the user.[1]
History[]
The High Priestess Hekta carried the blade during the Sschindylryn invasion of Eveningstar in the Darkening, when she conspired to steal the Thread of the Weave and gift it to Lolth. She used the blade to perform countless dark and bloody rituals while she had it, and was eventually defeated at the Temple of Lolth atop the Sschindylryn Ziggurat.[1]
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Notes[]
- ↑ Menace of the Underdark, Shadowfell Conspiracy, and their associated adventure packs can be placed within the period of 1484–1485 DR. This is based upon the ongoing Darkening (1484–1485 DR), and the Netherese events explicitly taking place at the same time as the drow invasion.
Magic of Myth Drannor is dated to 1374 DR, as it takes place during Ilsevele Miritar's Elven Crusade.
The Haunted Halls of Eveningstar appears to be set prior to the misadventures of the Swords of Eveningstar in 1348 DR.
The Mines of Tethyamar reflects the Rage of Demons in 1487 DR.
Mask of Deception is tied to the Tyranny of Dragons event in 1489 DR.
A Study in Sable and Search and Rescue are not tied to any particular events but can be assumed to be set in the 1480s DR as well due to the surrounding context.