Forged in the Dawn War, when humans defeated the vampire armies
When the First Vampire King Varos fell, the ancient human heroes used his collapse to forge six holy artifacts from his defeated darkness.
These relics contain pure Astra (light) magic, stronger than anything the world now knows.
The ancient texts say:
> "In that age, humans held light in their blood.
But in this age, humans are dim candles—
too weak to hold the Sun's fire."
Because of this, the Radiant Artifacts reject most new-generation humans.
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1. The Suntear Spear
A long golden spear that constantly glows like sunrise.
Creation
Forged from the very light that burned Varos's wings during his fall.
Power
Burns any vampire on touch
Can split a shadow into dust
Creates a barrier of sunlight that nothing dark can cross
Price
Only a warrior with a fearless heart can lift it.
Cowards burn instantly.
Current State
It stands planted in an old battlefield.
No one has moved it in 900 years.
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2. The Dawn Crown
A circlet of white-gold with a radiant gem.
Creation
Formed from the tear of the last Sun Priestess after witnessing humanity's victory.
Power
Allows the wearer to command light spirits
Reveals lies, illusions, and disguises
Vampires cannot look at the wearer
Price
Slowly drains life from the wearer.
Ancient kings wore it for minutes—modern humans may last seconds.
Current State
Locked in a ruined temple filled with traps.
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3. The Purefire Gauntlets
Two gloves etched with runes that glow like molten metal.
Creation
Forged using the ashes of Nightborn vampires burned in holy fire.
Power
Gives superhuman strength
Lets the user punch through magic
Any vampire touched is instantly weakened
Price
The gauntlets burn the user's arms over time.
Ancients used them proudly—modern humans scream in pain.
Current State
Buried deep in a collapsed mountain vault.
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4. The Auric Mirror
A thin, floating mirror that never shows the user—only the truth of the world.
Creation
Made using the polished bones of a vampire seer who betrayed his king.
Power
Shows the past of any object or person
Can trap a vampire's reflection, weakening them
Reveals corrupted magic
Price
Steals a memory from the user each time it is used.
Current State
Hidden by monks in the desert.
Only opens for those with a "clean soul."
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5. The Halo-Shield of Seraphim
A round shield that hums like a choir when danger is near.
Creation
Forged from the final breath of five human saints.
Power
Creates an unbreakable barrier
Can reflect magical attacks
Emits a burst of holy light that blinds vampires
Price
The user must carry the weight of guilt.
The shield becomes heavier the more sins the user holds.
Current State
Used as a sealing stone in an old castle.
Removing it might unseal something terrible.
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6. The Last Light Grimoire
An ancient book with pages that glow softly.
Creation
Written by the original Astra mages after defeating the vampire army.
Power
Contains spells that modern humans can't perform:
Sunstorm
Heart-Purification
Soul Mending
Light Resurrection (for a few seconds)
Price
Anyone who reads from it ages rapidly.
Only ancient humans survived this price.
Current State
The book can only be opened by someone with "Sunblood."
No living human is confirmed to have this.
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Why the New Generation Is Weak
Ancient humans had:
Astra light in their blood
Longer lifespans
More magic power
Stronger emotional resilience
Training since childhood
Modern humans have:
Thin magic blood
Dull instincts
Fear of darkness
Weaker bodies and minds
No connection to the old light