Cyric's Sword (Magic Sword)

Although it resembles a short sword of dancing +2, this chaotic evil weapon is intelligent and has powers almost on the level of an artifact. Its origin and purpose remain a mystery.
If directed to parry, the sword hurls back any weapon it contacts, regardless of weapon velocity or wielder's strength.
The sword has vampiric abilities. On any killing blow, the sword can drain all the blood and life energy of its victim. This causes the sword to glow a bright rose red. If the sword has not drained a victim in 24 hours, it gradually wanes in color.
If it desires, the blade can release drained life energy to heal or revive its wielder (but no one else). It cannot be forced to do this; the sword also keeps the wielder comfortable in extreme heat and cold.
The sword can speak with its user telepathically. It has an Intelligence of 17 and an Ego of 10. The sword has other powers determined by the DM.
This weapon's principal drawback is a curse that causes blood lust in the wielder. Also, as with many objects of powerful evil, the item gradually preoccupies its owner's mind. The wielder eventually grows paranoid, obsessed with the sword, and knows no peace if the sword is taken away.
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