Harbinger (greatsword)

Harbinger, previously called Deliverance, was a semi-intelligent greatsword that possessed the essence of a particularly foul demon known by the same name.

Powers
The sword possessed a powerful +3 enchantment along with others powers.

The essence of the demon Harbinger gave the sword the ability to petrify any ogre it struck in battle. The fiend's rage erupted periodically as the sword was wielded, causing explosions of flame to erupt randomly when it struck any foe.

History
Originally known as Deliverance, this magical greatsword once belonged to the great hero known as Trueblood. When the demon called the Harbinger threatened the city of Luskan, Trueblood defeated the fiend and bound it within his sword.

The demon Harbinger spirit corrupted the fabled sword, partially destroying its personality transforming it in a manner that more befit its name.

At some point Harbinger found its way to the region of the Underdark beneath the Lands of Intrigue. As of the, the sword was in the possession of a drow merchant in Ust Natha.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn