The head of this maul is a spherical cage of heavy steel bands, inscribed with glowing orange arcane sigils. Inside the cage, a fire elemental has been bound, creating an ever-burning flame.
The maul sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius, and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Attacks with this weapon deal an additional 3 (1d6) fire damage, and flammable objects struck by it are set on fire.
Sentience
The fire elemental bound to the weapon is named Flamma. It is true neutral and has an Intelligence of 8, Wisdom of 13, and Charisma of 10. It speaks Ignan in a voice that takes on the crackle of the raging flame.
Personality
Flamma is hungry for fire essences. It is indifferent to the damage its desire can cause, as long as it is fed. It has some control over the intensity of its flame, with it being the largest and most violent when Flamma is angry or upset.
Upgrade: If Flamma is fed with a rare fire essence, the weapon gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls. If it is then stoked with a very rare fire essence, the bonus increases to +2. Finally, if Flamma is allowed to gorge on a legendary fire essence, the bonus increases to +3.