Hornblade (Magic Sword)

This is a magical weapon with a sickle-like blade resembling some sort of animal horn. Hornblades range in size from that of a knife to somewhat less than the length of a short sword. Even a close inspection is 90% unlikely to reveal it as anything other than a piece of horn, to feet in length, set in some sort of handle or grip. If magic is detected, a hornblade radiates faintly of enchantment magic. However, if the proper pressure is applied in the correct spot, a curved blade of great strength and sharpness springs out.
The small versions (knife and dagger size) are usually enchanted to +1 or +2, and the largest version (scimitar size) commonly has a bonus of +2 or +3. Smaller hornblades can be thrown, and the bonus applies to both attack and damage rolls.
Any character class permitted to use sickle weapons can use a hornblade. The possessor can use it with proficiency, providing he or she has proficiency with the appropriately sized weapon (knife, dagger, or scimitar).
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