Exotic Trait - Soul Reaper's Embrace:

• Description: The scythe, known as "Necrospine," is infused with the essence of the afterlife. Its eerie design, with a spine-like handle and an almost organic, corroded blade, speaks to its connection with the realm of the dead.

• Effects:

  1. Soul Harvesting: Upon striking a living being, the Necrospine can harvest fragments of the victim's soul, storing them within the corroded blade. The more souls it collects, the more powerful it becomes.

  2. Ethereal Edge: The corroded and organic-formed blade can phase partially into the ethereal plane, allowing the wielder to strike incorporeal entities and beings existing between realms.

  3. Skull Sentinel: The skull at the back of the blade serves as a spectral sentinel. It can sense nearby entities, living or undead, and alert the wielder to their presence.

  4. Soul Rejuvenation: In dire situations, the wielder can release stored soul fragments from the Necrospine, temporarily gaining enhanced speed, strength, and resilience.

• Drawbacks:

  1. Soul Resonance: The constant presence of harvested souls can affect the wielder's psyche, leading to haunting dreams, visions, and occasional lapses in focus.

  2. Ephemeral Corrosion: The organic nature of the blade makes it susceptible to a slow, creeping corrosion. Extended use of the scythe accelerates this process, requiring careful maintenance to prevent decay.

  3. Skull's Whispers: The skull at the back occasionally whispers insights, warnings, or cryptic messages. While potentially helpful, these whispers can also be unsettling or distracting.

  4. Ethereal Instability: Phasing the blade into the ethereal plane carries a risk of instability. Improper usage might temporarily trap the weapon between realms, leaving the wielder vulnerable.