Flaming weapon questions

[Black Leviathan]

Originally Posted by Dalin

This is interesting. Would intent matter at all? Could you, for example, choose to use it to whittle some wood without having it burst into flame? Could a thief put it between their teeth while climbing a rope?

Yeah, I don't see how whittling could be interpreting as not-using it so you're going to have some crispy woodwork. And even if a sword held in your teeth isn't being "used" it's still a blade that was just on fire, you're gonna burn your mouth. Also flaming swords create some light. I think if you're being sneaky you need to keep it sheathed.