Gyrd Háewanes Sténes

Gyrd Háewanes Sténes
General
Slot	Weapon
Weapon type	Scepter
Requirement	Druid Priest Wizard
Soulbound
Unique
Sell value	1,205
Buy value	9,038
Weapon
Combat type	Ranged
Range	10m
Handing	Two-handed
Speed	Fast
Interrupt	0.5 sec (Average)
Damage	10-16
Weapon bonuses
Weapon bonus: Best attack: Uses most efficient damage type
Enchantments
Accurate 4: +15 ; +15% Raw Lash: +20% damage
Points	6 / 14
Possible enchants	Depends on soulbound level
Related
Quests	A Call to Court
Technical
Weapon ID	sceptre_gyrd_haewanes_stenes

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Gyrd Háewanes Sténes is a soulbound scepter in Pillars of Eternity. It can only be used by a Druid, Priest or Wizard.

Description

As with other soulbound weapons, the in-game description of Gyrd Háewanes Sténes is only gradually revealed. The description starts as a single paragraph, and more are added each time the weapon is upgraded.

Level 1

Gyrd Háewanes Sténes, the "blue stone scepter," is remarkable in that is has been shaped from a single sapphire - its only other component is its grip, made of silver bands.

Level 2

Ine Gyrd, the most famous scepter in Aedyr and perhaps all of Eora, is held jointly by the mecwyn and fercönyng as a symbol of royal authority, and is said to carry the souls of early chieftains in its adra head. Though traditionally thought of as symbolic, there have been a few notable times in history when it was put to practical use.

In one such instance, Mecwyn Eleya I had her claim to the throne challenged by an older half-sister claiming to be a legitimate heir. Eleya invited her to court so that people might hear her words with their own ears and judge for themselves. The woman spoke at length and showed a number of sworn documents to those present at court. Eleya summoned her to the throne, and told her that if the chieftains of Ine Gyrd judged her worthy, the mecwyn would abdicate.

Level 3

The woman approached Eleya was told to bow her head to receive the kiss of Ine Gyrd. She did so, and was quickly felled by a barrage of savage blows from the mecwyn. It was the last time her authority was challenged during her reign.

Level 4

In attendance in court that night was Tiryc III, a gréf palatine. So impressed was Tiryc at the many uses of Ine Gyrd that he had an artisan craft him a scepter of his own. He was careful to request that it differ completely in appearance from Ine Gyrd, lest he draw the attention and ire of the mecwyn.

Though Gyrd Háewanes Sténes does not contain the souls of the gréf's bloodline, it does tend to project the authority of the wielder, as the original owner intended.

Acquisition

• Reward for A Call to Court task from Chancellor Warrin in Ducal Palace, First Fires.

Soulbound upgrades

Level	Requirements	Classes	Value	Damage	Enchantments
1	Bind this item to unlock the next level.	Druid Priest Wizard	1,205	10-16	Accurate 4: +15 • +15% Raw Lash: +20% damage
2	Deal 200 Raw damage to enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level.	Druid Priest Wizard	3,005	10-16	Spellchance: Dominate: 10% chance to cast Dominate (10.0 sec, +15 vs. ) on Hits or Crits
3	Deal 1500 damage to enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level OR Deal 300 damage to Paralyzed enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level.	Druid	3,805	10-16	Spellchance: Restore Spiritshift: 20% chance to cast Restore Spiritshift on Hit or Critical Hit. (1 per encounter)
3	Deal 1500 damage to enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level OR Deal 300 damage to Prone enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level.	Priest	3,805	10-16	Spell Holding: Llengrath's Displaced Image: Grants Llengrath's Displaced Image when hit by Crit (2 per encounter)
3	Deal 1500 damage to enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level OR Deal 300 damage to Dazed enemies with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level.	Wizard	3,805	10-16	Spellbind: Gréf's Authority: Grants Gréf's Authority (1 per encounter)
4	Cause the Dominated affliction 15 times with Gyrd Háewanes Sténes to unlock the next level.	Druid Priest Wizard	6,005	12-18	Accurate 6: +21 • +30% Of Resolve 3: +3 Resolve

Behind the scenes

• This item, and the quest it appears in, was added to the base game by the 3.0 patch, which was released simultaneously with The White March - Part II expansion.

Notes

• Since all passive effects from weapons stack in Pillars of Eternity, the Of Resolve 3 enchantment on Gyrd Háewanes Sténes has the uncommon property of stacking with resolve bonuses from other items.