Draxalon

Draxalon, also known as Defender of Feminine Virtue, was an enchanted sword that could only be wielded by women.

History
The wizard Eriel forged Draxalon in the mid-to-late 11 century DR as a gift for her fighter sister, Diana. For many years, Diana would use her Defender in battle.

However, when Diana went adventuring in the ruins of Myth Drannor, both she and the sword were lost.

Powers
A long sword +3, the wielder of this sword could gain the benefit of haste once a day. It could only be used by a female, and in fact a male could not even lift the sword.

Background
Draxalon was created by Thuong Pham of California 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, Draxalon was a runner-up alongside many other swords. It was reprinted in Encyclopedia Magica Volume IV.