Lightning Blade (Magic Sword)

Only three of these swords are known to exist. Each is crafted of shining platinum inlaid with golden lightning bolts running down the sides. Ten rounds after the blade has been drawn, or upon the speaking of a command word, the sword glows blue and can discharge a 7-die lightning bolt once a round for up to the next seven rounds. When not aglow, the sword gives a +4 bonus on attack and damage rolls, and a +5 bonus when used against water-breathing creatures. On the round during which the sword begins to glow, the wielder suffers 2d6 points of electrical damage. The wielder suffers 2d6 points of damage each subsequent round until a lightning bolt is released. Once the blade has been drawn, it cannot be sheathed until a lightning bolt is released.
Category:Encyclopedia Magica Magic Items
Category:Magic Items
Category:Magic Swords
Category:Magic Weapons