# Canticle of the Profane

<div class="visibility-toggler" id="bkmrk-item-type-magical"><div class="section-title">**Item type** Magical</div></div><div class="visibility-toggler" id="bkmrk-rarity-the-canticle-"><div class="section-title">**Rarity** The Canticle of the Profane is a unique item.</div></div><div class="visibility-toggler" id="bkmrk-raw-materials-%26-comp"><div class="section-title">**Raw materials &amp; Components** The Canticle of the Profane requires three unique magic items to be brought together:  
**<u>Consumption:</u>** A greatsword with a blood red blade that is said to bleed an enemy dry with a single cut.  
**<u>Grasp of Death:</u>** An amulet shaped like half a skull (the symbol of The Betrayer) which is said to allow its user control of undead beings.  
<u>**The Bleeding Heart:**</u> A dark red gemstone that pulses like a heartbeat. It is said that the gem can make its bearer immortal.</div></div><div class="section-title" id="bkmrk-"></div>### Mechanics &amp; Inner Workings

<div class="section-title" id="bkmrk-the-canticle-of-the-"><div class="visibility-toggler" id=""><div class="section-payload">The Canticle of the Profane is made up of three individual magic items brought together, though only two are public knowledge. Less than five individuals alive today know that there are Three Canticles.</div></div></div>### Significance

<div class="section-title" id="bkmrk-the-canticle-of-the--1"><div class="visibility-toggler" id=""><div class="section-payload">The Canticle of the Profane is believed to have been used by a Sovereign vampire to expand his power and ascend into an Exalted form. However, there is belief among vampires that a vampire who knows the proper rituals can harness the power of The Betrayer and create a Prime Blooded vampire under their control.</div></div></div>