Jean Parisot de Valette’s Sword Sheath

Origin
Jean Parisot de Valette was a French nobleman and 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta, from 21 August 1557 to his death in 1568. As a Knight Hospitaller, joining the order in the ‘Langue de Provence’, he fought with distinction against the Turks at Rhodes. As Grand Master, Valette became the Order's hero and most illustrious leader, commanding the resistance against the Ottomans at the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, sometimes regarded as one of the greatest sieges of all time.

As a result of the Order's victory he gained much prestige in Europe, but he declined the offer of a cardinal's hat in order to maintain independence from the papacy. This has been attributed to his sense of modesty and his humility as a warrior monk. In his personal life, he is known to have had an illegitimate son with a mistress and possibly a daughter with another.

Effects
Gives the wielder extreme bravery, allowing them to face unfavorable situations without anxiety or fear. Their attitude and work ethic will allow them to ascend to a higher rank or controlling power. User will be forced into a leadership position, even if they don’t want it. The user will go on a run of affairs, which may result in the birth of illegitimate children.