Scale Cleaver

Scale Cleaver was an enchanted sword originating in Chult.

Description
A very well-forged long sword, it was adorned with intertwining symbols from the language of its elven creators, which told of its origin and purpose.

History
This sword was crafted by a rare elven people living in marshes within the jungles of Chult in order to aid them in their age-old battles against the lizard men.

Powers
Normally a +1 long sword, it became more powerful, rising to +5, against all foes covered in natural scales—not only lizardfolk, but also lizards, snakes, fish, and dragons, and even those wearing armor made of natural scales.

Background
Scale Cleaver was created by Dean Martino of New York for a contest held in Polyhedron #70 to answer the question "What kind of magic sword is our cover's beauteous warrior wielding?" in reference to the cover art by Clyde Caldwell (a piece titled ""Babette the Barbarian – Dragon's Blood"). Presented in Polyhedron #76, Scale Cleaver was a runner-up alongside many other swords. It was reprinted in Encyclopedia Magica Volume IV.