Bastard sword

Bastard swords were a type of sword that fell in-between longswords and greatswords.
==Description==
Bastard swords had a longer grip than a one-handed sword and a shorter blade than a greatsword for extra precision in the strike. It was also more powerful than a longsword due to its increased weight.
==Weaponology==
Bastard swords were martial weapons normally used two-handed, but could also be wielded with just one. Though they required extra training to use effectively with a single hand.
==History==
Bastard swords first became available in the Netheril Empire in .
==Notable bastard swords==
* Fatal Touch, the bastard sword of Kelemvor.
* Ever Watchful / Vindicator, the bastard sword of Helm, Gedrin Thalavar and Kalen Dren.
* The Moonsword of Eilistraee.
* The acidic burst bastard sword of Graz'zt.
* Keryvian, one of the Baneblades of Demron, believed to be the most powerful.
==Appendix==
===Gallery===
Masterwork bastard sword.png|A masterwork bastard sword from Northwest Faerûn.
===Appearances===
:;Adventures
::Treasure Hunt • The Color of Ambition
:;Video Games
::Pool of Radiance • Secret of the Silver Blades • Gateway to the Savage Frontier • Treasures of the Savage Frontier • Descent to Undermountain • Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance • Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder • Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
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===References===
Category:Bastard swords
Category:Swords
Category:One-handed weapons
Category:One-handed swords
Category:Two-handed weapons
Category:Two-handed swords
Category:Melee weapons
Category:Martial weapons
Category:Slashing weapons
Category:Weapons
Category:25-49 gold pieces
Category:Exotic weapons