A cursed berserking sword was a sword that bore a curse that sent its wielder into a bloodthirsty frenzy during the heat of battle.[1][2]
Description[]
Cursed berserking swords could come in the form of longswords, broadswords, short swords, bastard swords, or two-handed swords.[3] Upon examination, the sword appeared to be a normal yet potent magic sword.[1][2]
Powers[]
A cursed berserking sword bore a mighty enchantment that made it tempting to wield, however when the blade was drawn in battle, it affixed itself into the wielder's hand and sent them into a blind battle rage. They were driven to fight and kill whatever creature or person was closest to them, only stopping once they themselves were slain or if nothing else was left alive within 60 feet (18 meters).[1][2]
Even after this berserk state had passed, the curse rendered the wielder unable to relinquish the sword. A wielder could only be freed of the sword with the use of an exorcise, remove curse, or wish spell.[1][2]
Reputation[]
Cursed berserking swords could be found in both Faerûn[4] and Zakhara.[5]
It was rumored that the natural gem magic of diamonds could protect someone from the mind-influencing effects of a cursed berserking sword.[6]
Notable Cursed Berserking Swords[]
- Enduval, which came to rest in the Pyramid of Amun-Re as of the mid–14th century DR.[7]
- Helmspitter, a massive and sentient two-handed sword that came to rest in the horde of Storm, a young red dragon in the North.[8]
- One of the bandit kings of the Chieftains in Gold wielded a cursed berserking longsword, which earned him a warlike reputation. Upon his death, the blade was interred with him in the Tombs of Deckon Thar.[4]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 166. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Template:Cite book/Cite book/Dungeon Master Guide 2nd edition (revised)
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 124. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Steve Perrin (December 1988). “The Tombs of Deckon Thar”. In Scott Martin Bowles ed. Lords of Darkness (TSR, Inc.), p. 27. ISBN 0-88038-622-3.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (August 1992). Land of Fate (Fortunes and Fates). (TSR, Inc), p. 57. ISBN 978-1560763291.
- ↑ Michael Lowrey (March 1984). “The many facets of gems”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #83 (TSR, Inc.), p. 13.
- ↑ Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman, Philip Meyers, Peter Rice, William John Wheeler (May 1987). Desert of Desolation. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 50–51. ISBN 978-0880383974.
- ↑ Steve Kurtz (September/October 1993). “Into The Silver Realm”. In Barbara G. Young ed. Dungeon #43 (TSR, Inc.) (43)., p. 59.