Calathangas

Calathangas was a unique +1 enchanted short sword that inflicted lycanthropy upon its victims, turning them into wererats.
==Description==
The rat blade possessed an extremely sharp, steel blade set into a rather plain hilt, adorned with a moonstone.
==Powers== 
Those who were struck a non-lethal blow by the sword had a chance of being inflicted with wererat lycanthropy. In addition, the wielder could summon and control a horde of rats, or a small number of giant rats.
==History==
The first noted appearance of Calathangas in Faerûn was in the hands of the Battledalesman warrior Rathinor in the late 13 century DR. In the years when the Dalelands were hit with a devastating plague, Rathinor fell in combat while driving off a band of thieves. It disappeared for about 15 years, before a peasant sold it to a ruthless soldier named Xerastos, for the price of six sheep. Xerastos' renown as a combatant grew quickly, due in no small part to his prowess with the cursed blade. A decade later, Calathangas exchanged hands again as Xerastos was killed by a paladin who sought to destroy the then-infamous blade. Unfortunately, the paladin fell ill before completing his quest and the sword had not been encountered since.
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===References===
Category:Short swords
Category:Melee weapons
Category:Magic weapons
Category:Weapons
Category:Plus-1 items
Category:Magic items
Category:Steel items
Category:Items from Battledale
Category:Items from the Dalelands
Category:Items from North Faerûn
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril
Category:Items from the Eastern Heartlands