Empower Artifact

Soul Magic (Tier 2)
Mana Cost: 2

Soul Carving (Tier 2)
Requires: Soul Magic 2, Ward 1
Difficulty: 5

Instead of permanently animating a golem, the mage safely splices a tiny fragment of their own soul and grafts it into a weapon or wand. The item awakens with a minor semi-sentience, guiding the user's hand in combat.

System: Roll Willpower + Soul Magic vs difficulty 5.
On success: Instead of permanently animating a golem, the mage safely splices a tiny fragment of their own soul and grafts it into a weapon or wand. The item awakens with a minor...
Each additional success adds duration or intensity.
On failure: mana is lost.