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Bladewind
Master of Realmslore
Netherlands
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 Posted - 15 Nov 2010 : 21:10:39
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As a fencer in real life I have a soft spot for all weapons that use cold steel as their business end. I'd like to compile a list of famous swords in Fearun in this scroll. Swords that have shaped the history of entire realms by their use. One of my PC's is a master swordsman and -smith and he would wax poetic over such things aswell.
So I'd appreciate any help in locating all awesome, epic swords in the Realms.
I know of several from the top of my head.
Amlaruil's Tahlshara
Gareth Dragonsbane's Crusader the Holy Avenger
Kiril Duskmourn's Angul
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Nov 2010 : 22:35:14
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There's these in FR4 The Magister:quote:
Albruin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjatha, The Drinker . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Arbane's Sword of Agility . . . . . . . . 56
Demonbane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ilbratha, "Mistress of Battles" . . . . . 57
Namarra, "The Sword
That Never Sleeps" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shazzellim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
The "Singing Sword" . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Susk, "The Silent Sword" . . . . . . . . 59
Syrar's Silver Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Taragarth, "The Bloodbrand" . . . . . 60
But the usual caveat that fame is almost always a local or regional rather than Faerūnwide thing. |
Edited by - Faraer on 15 Nov 2010 22:36:24 |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 06:48:36
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Personal favorite: Shattering Swords of Coronal Ynloeth
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 06:57:44
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Zaranda Star's Crackletongue
Erevis Cale's Weaveshear |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 07:11:13
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Arclath's sword. I forgot the name. I only remember it starts with 'T.' |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 07:14:30
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Danilo Thann's Singing Sword (no name, but it sings in his own voice, lol!)
Heh. I'm still trying my hand at composing alternative lyrics for the sword's old Turmish battle song enchantment.  |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 20:44:40
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Hadryllis. The Sword that can break the Adamantine Binding...
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
Edited by - Brimstone on 16 Nov 2010 20:47:46 |
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Ruul
Seeker
USA
64 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 20:47:10
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 20:49:07
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| The Greatsword of Impiltur... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
515 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 21:48:20
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1) List of unmentioned swords thusfar:
- The Baneswords (Magic of Faerun pg 141.)
- The Baneblades of Demron (Player's Guide to Faerun pg 120-121)
- The Elfblades of Cormanthyr (Lost Empires of Faerun pg. 157)
2) An entire of host of unique magical swords appears on page 125 through 126 of Player's Guide to Faerun.
3) Erik Scott deBie mentioned the Shattering Swords of Coronal Ynloeth, which are featured on page 126 of Player's Guide to Faerun.
4) In addition, here are the 3.X edition page numbers for some of the weapons listed by Faraer:
Albruin: Champions of Valor pg. 60-61
Arbane's Sword of Agility: Magic of Faerun pg. 168
Ilbratha: Player's Guide to Faerun pg. 126
Namarra: Magic of Faerun pg. 143
Singing Sword: Magic of Faerun pg. 144
Shazzellim: Player's Guide to Faerun pg. 126
Taragarth: Player's Guide to Faerun pg. 126
5) Hadryllis is detailed in Champions of Valor pages 65 and 66. |
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Edited by - Galuf the Dwarf on 16 Nov 2010 21:48:44 |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6648 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 22:57:36
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All of my unique swords! (a.k.a. "Soargar's Legacy")
-- George Krashos |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 23:01:34
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| Doesn't Fox at Twilight have a special rapier? |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
515 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 23:17:28
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quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
All of my unique swords!(a.k.a. "Soargar's Legacy")
-- George Krashos
Any source info on that? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 23:38:50
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| Dragon. I don't remember the issue... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 00:10:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
All of my unique swords!(a.k.a. "Soargar's Legacy")
-- George Krashos
Any source info on that?
See DRAGON #277. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 00:13:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
I'd like to see those, Sage! (and the original lyrics)
Sure thing. I'm not sure about the original lyrics though. They might be a little too "descriptive" for some of the younger folk of Candlekeep.
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
Doesn't Fox at Twilight have a special rapier?
You mean Betrayal? I recall 'twas crafted from hizaghuur metal, and it does have other unusual properties too. So I'd say yes.
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 00:37:07
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No one's mentioned Vindicator yet, eh? Not like it's a sword wielded by a not-quite-dead god or anything.
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
Doesn't Fox at Twilight have a special rapier?
You mean Betrayal? I recall 'twas crafted from hizaghuur metal, and it does have other unusual properties too. So I'd say yes.
That's the one. As for what those special properties are, I haven't yet revealed them all, but the sword is demonstrated to have the properties of what is in 4e a Subtle Weapon (bonus to damage when attacking with combat advantage) or in previous editions is a Sword of Subtlety (3e) or a Shortsword (er, rapier) of Backstabbing (2e).
Other powers as yet undisclosed.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 01:16:06
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Ooh, in that case, now I REALLy want to see them. I'll take a pm, if you prefer to keep it away from the younglings. I love a good raunchy tune....
Be warned, however, I've taken a little inspiration from some of Ed's more "ribald" tunes. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 02:31:39
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Good to know Erik. Thank you.
What was the name of the Sword that Mask was in/or was? Godsbane? |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 03:28:25
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| The Shadovar's darkswords. Cut through virtually anything as if it's mere cloth. |
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Drizztsmanchild
Learned Scribe
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2010 : 09:28:21
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| Titan slayer?(not Godsbane)... I think that was the name of the sword in Prince of Lies. And Mystra also created a sword that Mask possessed that help him defeat The Chaos Hound. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2010 : 16:03:58
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
What was the name of the Sword that Mask was in/or was? Godsbane?
Pretty sure that was Godsbane, indeed, but it's been a while since I read those.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2010 : 22:45:03
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| Sword of Ages (I think that's the name) from Evermeet and the Starym moonblade |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Famous Blades in the Realms
