Javelin of lightning

A javelin of lightning was a magical weapon that could be thrown.

Description
When the wielder threw it and spoke a command word, the weapon transformed into a bolt of lightning. It could be thrown up to 120 feet (37 meters). Each creature in the path of the target was affected, unless they managed to dodge the bolt. The lightning bolt turned back into a javelin when striking the target, and delivered a high amount of lightning damage.

Notable owners
Several adventurers wielded such an item. The more well-known of them included:
 * Thunderstorm, a powerful human nomad.
 * Vhazror, an orc barbarian.
 * Raulothim, an ancient emerald dragon who lived on the isle of Axard.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Treasure Hunt • Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave
 * Video games
 * Menzoberranzan • Ravenloft: Stone Prophet
 * Board Games
 * Betrayal at Baldur's Gate