[table][row][/row][row][cell][h3][b]APPARITION-REPLICA[/b][/h3][/cell][cell][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/4fDIbca.jpeg[/img][hr][sub]| A Faded Echo of Power |[/sub]

[i]"The struggle of those who dare challenge the shadows."[/i]

[hr][sup][b]ORIGINS & CREATIONS:[/b] 
| The Apparition Replica emerged from the desperate hands of a group of aspiring Artificers inspired by the tales of the legendary Apparition Killer. Lacking the skills and materials to forge a true artifact, they crafted this blade using ordinary steel and rudimentary enchantments. While their hearts were in the right place, the Replica lacked its progenitor's grand legacy and potent magic. |

[b]TYPE:[/b] 
| Apparition Bane Sword. |

[b]LOCATION:[/b] 
| It's on Elysium Island in the Elite's artifact vault. |

[b]NOTABLE OWNERS:[/b] 
| [b]Kayla:[/b] A young Adept who attempted to defend her home from minor Apparition threats, only to find the Replica insufficient.

[b]Rowan:[/b] An Adept who saw the Replica as a stepping stone to greatness but quickly abandoned it after realizing its limitations.

[b]Blake Schmidt:[/b] Who got suckered into thinking it to be the [i]actual[/i] Apparition Killer by Emily G. Reed. He keeps it in his vault, thinking it's his ultimate weapon. |

[b]ABSTRACTION-GRANTING:[/b] 
| No. |
[color=2e2c2c].............................................................................[/color][/sup][/center][/cell][cell]The Apparition Replica, while inspired by the original, is a far cry from the true power of the Apparition Killer. The blade itself is crafted from ordinary metal, adorned with simple engravings that evoke the ancient runes of its legendary predecessor but lack any actual power. Instead of manifesting as a versatile weapon, the Replica remains a basic sword with minor enchantments.

Upon striking an Apparition, the Apparition Replica emits a faint, flickering light and soft wail that momentarily stuns the Apparition. This effect does not inflict any real damage; instead, it stuns the Apparition, causing its form to flicker as if struggling to maintain its cohesion.

The stunning effect is brief, typically lasting only a few seconds, but compelling enough to daze the Apparition long enough to take further action against it. During this time, the spirit becomes disoriented, unable to manifest its abilities or focus on its intended actions entirely. Weaker Apparitions may be trapped in a state of confusion for longer, while stronger Apparitions will quickly regain their composure and recover from the stun effect.  Despite this, the brief window of vulnerability created by the Replica can be a strategic advantage in combat, allowing the wielder to press the attack or reposition themselves before the Apparition regains its full capabilities. 

Interestingly, unlike its original counterpart, the Apparition Replica can physically strike humans and Aberrations, delivering tangible blows. However, the effects of its enchantments - specifically the stunning ability - do not apply to them, making the Replica a more versatile weapon in its wielder's hands, albeit inferior when confronting true spirits. [/cell][/row][/table]