Whispered Ledger

This dagger has a darkened blade of black steel that drinks in light rather than reflecting it. Thin glimmers of shadow seep from the fuller like smoke caught in a cold wind, curling around the edge whenever it is drawn. Its guard is shaped like a thick crimson hand, as though made from congealed blood lacquered into a polished sheen, and the pommel is a pointed, book-like wedge etched with tiny, unreadable sigils. The weapon feels unnaturally cool in the grip, and the air around it seems to dim by a shade whenever its blade tastes the air.