Sword of Olynthos (Magic Sword)

Emperor Olynthos was renowned for his skill in combat and athletics and his willingness to do anything to win. The sword is yet another example of his hunger for victory. It was enchanted by the wizards of the Academy of the Arcane, and presented to Emperor Olynthos many circles (years) ago. It remains with Emperor Olynthos in his sleep in a crypt beneath the Acropolis, where Olynthos stands as Eternal Guardian of the Milenian Scepter.
The sword of Olynthos is a short sword with a well-honed, iron blade. The handle is also made of iron, wrapped with leather, and fashioned in the shape of an eagle's claw clutching a large ruby (worth 7,500 gp). Written along the blade in Milenian script are runes that translate to: “We call upon Palartarkan that this blade might bring health and victory to our courageous Emperor Olynthos!” Palartarkan is the Immortal patron within the Milenian Empire. By speaking aloud, the Immortal's name, it is possible to invoke the sword's healing power.
The sword has a weapon modifier of +4 on attack and damage rolls. Once a day, it may be commanded to heal the wielder by the same amount of damage it inflicts on the next strike. For example, if the wielder strikes an opponent for 10 points of damage (including all modifiers for Strength and the sword's +4 weapon modifier), the wielder recovers 10 lost hit points. The user cannot gain more hit points than his or her normal maximum. The hit points are not permanently lost by the victim, who may heal normally.
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