Acena Sikala

History:
Every member of the upper ranks of the Order of Shadows is given a magically paired set of weapons upon taking their final oaths. Both the oaths and the weapons are called the "The Unbroken Chain", and represent the duty of all members to continue fighting for and passing on the mission of the order.

The weapons themselves often vary, although the most common choice is a matched set. Short swords (often stylized), hand axes, and sickles are by far the most common, although one prominent member of the Order carried a Scimitar and short sword.

The bearer of a set of Acena Sikala becomes proficient with its use. The bearer can also throw one of their weapons and summon the thrown weapon back to their hand as long as they hold they other.

As a part of the magical bond between bearer and weapon, once the bearer dies the weapons become inert. All magical power is lost, and while the weapons will function as normal, if one is taken away from the other, it will always reappear by its partner.

There is currently no known way to pass the bond of the Acena Sikala from one person to another. This mystery is of particular interest to modern scholars, because many believe that according to Olan's account that the hero Spire carried one of these weapons sets. His age and known past make it unlikely he was a member of the Order of Shadows, but some evidence point to either his father, mother, or both being members.

Magical properties:
"Minor Properties:"Unbreakable"Major Properties:"grants +1 to +3 to attack and damage rolls

Bearer gains proficiency in the weapons use

Bearer gains the Two-weapon fighting style

Counts as a monk weapon when wielded by a Monk

Finesse

Thrown 20/60 (as long as one weapon is still held by the bearer)

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