Aegis-fang was the weapon of Wulfgar, son of Beornegar, of the Tribe of the Elk.[2]
Description[]
The head of this beautiful, cold-forged weapon was made from mithral, and the shaft was made from adamantite. A diamond coating was magically adhered to the entire weapon after its forging. The head was engraved with magical inscriptions, which were covered by the symbols of the dwarven gods Dumathoin,[3] Moradin, and Clangeddin Silverbeard.[4]
Aegis-fang was a cumbersome weapon, but was perfectly balanced for Wulfgar. Any person under 6 feet and 5 inches (2 meters) in height and without considerable strength would have a hard time wielding it properly.[5]
Power[]
Aegis-fang was specifically attuned to its wielder Wulfgar and would magically return to his hands upon his telepathic command.[6] In the hands of anyone else, the weapon would merely function as a warhammer with a generic +3 enchantment.[1]
History[]
After Wulfgar's servitude to Bruenor Battlehammer was complete, the dwarf-king forged Aegis-fang for his adopted son as a special gift.[2]
Wulfgar trained extensively with his new weapon.[7] He used it in two battles against dragons — Ingeloakastimizilian (Icingdeath)[8] and Haerinvureem (Shimmergloom) — both with triumphant results. The battle against Icingdeath was directly ended by Aegis-fang, when Wulfgar threw it into a large icicle, which fell, piercing the dragon's heart.
He also used it in a battle beside Drizzt Do'Urden and Bruenor when they were victorious in their brutal fight against the balor Errtu.[9]
In 1365 DR, Josi Puddles stole Aegis-fang, selling it off to the pirate captain Sheila Kree. The weapon was later recovered when the Companions of the Hall tracked down and defeated the pirate.[10]
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External links[]
Aegis-fang article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 120. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 09. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (July 2003). The Thousand Orcs. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 68. ISBN 978-0786929801.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 116. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 147. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 130. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (March 2005). The Crystal Shard. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 210. ISBN 0-7869-1606-0.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (August 1997). Passage to Dawn. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 27, pp. 324–326. ISBN 978-0786907502.
- ↑ R. A. Salvatore (September 1999). The Spine of the World. (TSR, Inc), p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-1418-1.