I'd say they only get what's listed in the Sentience powers, which is why I always thought those choices suck.
Indeed. Though the lines are almost the same as the intelligent item ones. The only difference is no mention is made of the read magic ability, or the lesser and greater powers. I guess the Legacy is supposed to cover that. Main thing I was after is Special Purpose anyways.
Semi final draft for take 1:
Wordtwister: They say the pen is mightier than the sword. While this statement may be a subject of eternal debate, this +1 Adamantine dagger has a number of advantages over a mundane writing instrument and a mundane weapon both. Even with the legacy within unawakened, possessing the item makes you considerably more skilled at deceiving others and winning battles with words alone as reflected by a +10 competence bonus to Bluff, Diplomacy, Disguise, and Intimidate. Of course, just as every tounge must be contained within the mouth of its owner safely, every blade must be able to be safely stored away... preferably somewhere it won't be found. As such despite being razor sharp, Wordtwister cannot cut its owner. This does not impact its ability to be used as a weapon.
Omen: The aura of subtlety about this weapon renders viewers unable to recognize it as such for a fraction of a second. This does not have any mechanical effect.
Penalty table: 3, 4, 5, or 8. Leaning towards 3 because I can work around -3 all skills and -20 HP the easiest. Still seeking feedback on this section.
Least Legacy: Evade a foe or group of foes whose combined ECL exceeds 10 or your level +5 for at least 1 hour. You may use any means at your disposal to avoid detection, however they must be knowingly attempting to search for you and must intend grievous harm or death to your person. If you are found before 1 hour is up you may try again without having to pay the ritual cost a second time.
Lesser Legacy: You must get out of a fight with a creature or group of creatures with an ECL exceeding yours via wordplay alone. Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate are all acceptable for this. As long as you are able to convince the enemy to not attack you you have met this condition. Within one day after doing so you must begin the ritual.
Greater Legacy: You must attack and defeat a creature or group of creatures whose ECL is equal to or greater than yours. The creatures involved must be a long standing enemy of yours in order to qualify, that is to say there must be substantial proven enmity between you for a period of not less than three months. Unlike the other two challenges, you may have others assist you in this venture, provided you have convinced them to aid you via non magical means such as Bluff or Diplomacy. Once this is done you must perform the ritual and mediate on the nature of vengeance with the item for 24 hours to unlock these abilities.
5: Feather Falling.
6:
7: +1 Warning Adamantine Dagger.
8: Crux of Balance.
9: Creature Compass.
10: Metamagic, Lesser Extend.
11: Cunning.
12: Metamagic (Lesser Reach assuming DM allows this cheaper substitution, otherwise normal Extend and pick a different level 10 ability)
13:
14:
15: Evasion.
16: Intelligent Legacy, Major. (if I can convince the DM to allow a special purpose and related ability, otherwise Web for the half decent save DC and entangle even if they pass)
17:
18: Mind Blank.
19: Shun Death. (new ability, grants immunity to death effects, energy drain, and inflict spells if the DM allows, otherwise Unity of Balance which does exactly the same thing except that it blocks positive and negative planar dominant traits instead of inflict)
20: Freedom of Movement.
