| Category | Magic Items |
| Type | artifact |
| Enchanter | Arcana |
| Built | 4 Brightstar 1946 DE |
| Location | unknown |
The creation of this legendary artifact resulted in the disappearance of a portion of what was then better known as Sphere 411, a front-line world during the Creation War (1486 DE - 8777 DE). The maker of this magical item, a Covenant general named Arcana, apologized for the incident and promised to monitor "The Great Gash" of Faeglor. However, her attempt to name this area failed, as mischievous rivals succeeded in dubbing it Arcana's Rip.
The mass of earth and rock that once occupied Arcana's Rip now resides within this rod. In an extra-dimensional space, it can be released as a torrential deluge of stone and earth, pulverizing opponents and reducing entire units to scrap. Another power bestowed upon the Rod of Arcane Absolution is the capacity to emulate any other magical weapon.
For the final product, the degree of arcane energy invested in crafting this masterpiece was so immense that none could harness its potent abilities; save perhaps Fog Breaker. Those who attempted to wield its power, including the item's very creator, were violently obliterated as a surge of arcane energy swept over them; thankfully, Arcana had a clone standing by in preparation for this eventuality.
The fabric of The Weave was so easily extracted, nourishing perhaps the realm's most potent and perilous magical artifact. I have little doubt this item will inflict more harm than benefit. Shall we dismantle the substance of Creation, our safeguards, the impetus for the war, to satiate the machinations of these superweapons?
Ptah, from The Trials of the Arcanist - "Super Weapons" The Arcanist Ptah was renowned for his mastery of arcane craftsmanship His ability to forge powerful magical artifacts was unparalleled, and his creations were coveted by mages and warlords throughout the land One such creation was a series of mystical "super weapons" - enchanted armaments imbued with devastating magical properties These legendary weapons were forged using rare and exotic materials, infused with potent spells and incantations The Demon Sword, for example, was a broadsword sheathed in unholy black flames that could incinerate hordes of enemies with a single swipe The Thunderbolt Lances were razor-sharp spears that summoned bolts of lightning to annihilate distant targets The Doomhammer, a massive war maul, could pulverize even the thickest armor with earth-shattering blows Ptah's super weapons were not merely deadly; they were works of art, exquisitely crafted with intricate runes and glowing sigils Many were rumored to possess unique abilities or secondary magical functions The Ice Spear, for instance, could freeze its target solid with a touch, while the Dragonfire Bow could unleash searing projectiles that burned like dragon's breath These legendary armaments were hoarded by the most powerful warlords and sorcerers, who fought bloody battles to claim them Their owners became nigh unstoppable on the field of combat, capable of decimating entire armies with a few decisive strikes The super weapons of Ptah the Arcanist left an indelible mark on the history of the realm, their names still inspiring fear and awe to this day
The Rod of Arcane Absolution was universally regarded by the Arcana as too potent to employ or retain.