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.

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