This hefty steel broadsword
bears a mighty
enchantment. It was originally fashioned
for a demigod of elsewhen, and
eventually
passed into the WORLD OF GREYHAWK™
Setting.
It served well for a short time, all too soon falling into the
hands of the minions of Chaotic
Evil. It has
been in their grasp for a decade or more,
resting in hiding in the Temple of Elemental
Evil,
guarded by the worst of elemental
grues.
Fragarach means "The Answerer."
The sword is of Chaotic Good
alignment.
Any Lawful creature trying to grasp it takes
1-6 points of damage and falls senseless
for
1-10 rounds. A Neutral creature holding it
takes only 1-3 points and swoons for 1-4
rounds. In evil hands, Fragarach has no "to
hit" bonus whatsoever; in Chaotic
Neutral
hands, it will strike but one opponent per
round.
The sword functions perfectly only
for a Chaotic Good user. In such hands, its
+ 4 bonus always operates, and it will strike
as many opponents unerringly as have
struck at its possessor.
Fragarach always
hits all such targets, the + 4 pertaining to
additional damage only. Note, however,
that The Answerer always strikes last in a
melee round. Against evil opponents, the
bonus doubles (to + 8) whenever a natural
20 is rolled for "to hit" determination.
The sword has a hilt of silver and gold
wire, most cunningly wrought. Its guard
and pommel are set with perfect emeralds
(corundum)—7 gems, total value 65,000 gp.
Its scabbard is likewise trimmed with precious metal and decorated
with many gems of green and golden hue, worth another 35,000 gp.