Scythe of the Cosmos (5e Equipment)

Weapon (Great Scythe), Legendary (Requires Atunement) The Scythe of the Cosmos has what could only be described as a miniaturized version of space in the shape of it's blade, but the stars in it oddly move toward the center being pulled into the dark orb that appears black but has rings of light spiraling around it in every other angle. The purpose of this weapon is to find a new owner to be the "Reaper of the Cosmos", when you are attempting to attune with this weapon you must have either a strong resistance to being coerced or you may fall prey to the weapon destined to cause much death across the universe. To attune to this weapon you must roll a Constitution and Wisdom saving throw. These are the results of the rolls: 20+: Constitution, You take no damage; if you rolled a nat20 undo affects of all other Constitution results, and going to full heath gaining 5d8 temporary hit points. Wisdom, You commune perfectly with the weapon gaining proficiency with scythes; if you rolled a nat20 you are not able to be charmed or put to sleep by undead sources when holding this scythe. 19-11: Constitution, You take 2d10 Necrotic, reducing you hit point maximum by said damage.* Wisdom, You are simply attuned and won't have to try again. 2-10: Constitution , You take 4d10 Necrotic, reducing you hit point maximum by said damage.* Wisdom, You are simply rejected and will have to try again. 1-: Constitution, You take 6d10(10d10 if nat1) Necrotic damage, reducing you hit point maximum by said damage.* Wisdom, You are rejected by the weapon partially corrupting your soul(if you so choose you may lower your alignment closer to chaotic or evil) you must try to attune again, a nat1 will have you lose control of your body as the weapon attempts to cleave the souls of anyone near by. if the user is knocked out or the weapon knocked out of the users hand they go to normal. While attuned to the item, you gain the following benefits: Spatial Rending. As an action you are able to slash you scythe in any direction, when you do space and time warp moving either yourself in that direction or someone in said direction to you. The range is far as you can easily see. Soul's Presence. You have an innate ability to sense living creature with in 20 feet of you. Universal Storage. You may use the black hole part of the scythe as a storage device only those who are attuned may access. effects are undone after a long rest*

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