Singing Sword
Ed Greenwood

A silver bastard sword that sings constantly (and loudly!) while
drawn. It is +3, but this may be temporarily negated by magical
Silence. While the song is heard, the bearer of this sword is infused
with a sense of confidence and excitement, and never checks
morale. The song confers upon the bearer immunity to Charm,
Command, Confusion, Fear, Friends, Repulsion, Scare, and Suggestion. 
Emotion cast on the bearer will evoke only a Rage result
(focused on the spell caster!). The sword’s song can still Shriekers
and negate the song effects of Harpies, but a Bard can easily negate
its power by singing a counter-harmony. The sword’s song can
entrance intelligent creatures of up to 2 hit dice (not including
Undead or creatures from other planes). If such creatures fail to save
vs. spells, they are subject to a Suggestion from the sword’s bearer.

X.P. value: 1,600; G.P. value: 10,000.


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