Brightblade (Magic Sword)

This two-handed sword is among the finest weapons ever crafted by dwarves for humans. Rumored to be over 2,900 years old, the Brightblade remains keen and vital, showing no wear from the long wearying ages. Legends regarding the sword remain few, lost with the death of the last of the Brightblades.
In the time of Vinas Solamnus, a warrior named Berthel defended a lone dwarf traveler from the savagery of bloodthirsty hobgoblins. As a reward, the dwarf noble crafted a beautiful shining sword for his savior. The sword bore the name of the Brightblade.
In the years that followed Berthel wielded the Brightblade in the service of Vinas Solamnus during the Rose Rebellion. Afterward Berthel's son Bedal took up the honor, and proved himself as heroic as his father. He singlehandedly defended a strategic pass from fierce desert nomads.
The Brightblade continued in the service of Berthel's line until its owner was slain and it was lost to ogres. After the Cataclysm, a descendant of Bedal's, Bayard Brightblade, recovered his family's sword which he then passed on to Galen Pathwarden di Caela Brightblade, his adopted son. Although Galen's beginnings were humble, he became known as a knight of great virtue and prowess.
Through history the sword passed to Emelin Brightblade, grandsire of Sturm, and thence to Angriff Brightblade. The sword was lost during the peasant rebellion called the Outcrying, but Sturm at last reclaimed his heritage when he came of age and faced down Lord Wilderness' challenge of the heart. The Brightblade defended Sturm to the last, when he fell at the High Cleric's Tower during the War of the Lance. The sword's current location is unknown.
The Brightblade is a two-handed sword +3 of dwarven make. It resists rust and corrosion and its edges never lose their sharpness. Strong dwarven runes of protection cover it, forbidding those unworthy to use it. Only those of noble heart, virtue, and courage can command its full powers. If used by one of dark purpose, weak beliefs, or evil will, it will shatter, and may only be restored by the grace of the gods.
The sword's runes of friendship and peace grant the wielder +2 to all response checks from others. Further, this two-handed sword has the speed and swiftness of a long sword. Finally, the Brightblade can summon light and provide protection from evil once a day.
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